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  • Page 1 Install Drivers Install Programs...
  • Page 2 Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment. Prohibited Do not disassemble Do not touch Power When not used for extended period of time, set your computer to DPMS. If using a screen saver, set it to the active screen mode. Do not use a damaged or loose plug.

  • Page 3: Installation

    Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle. An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage. Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects upon them, which could cause damage.
  • Page 4 Set down the monitor carefully. The monitor could be damaged or broken. Do not place the monitor face down. The TFT-LCD surface may be damaged. Installing a wall bracket must be done by a qualified professional. Installation by unqualified personnel may result in injury. Always use the mounting device specified in the owner's manual.
  • Page 5 Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth. If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean it properly with a dry cloth. A dirty connector can cause an electric shock or fire. Contact a Service Center or Customer Center for interior cleaning once a year. Keep the product's interior clean.
  • Page 6 Do not try to move the monitor by pulling on the wire or the signal cable. This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to the cable. Do not move the monitor right or left by pulling only the wire or the signal cable.
  • Page 7 Keep the volume at a proper level when you use the headphones. Excessively loud volume levels may damage hearing. Keep a proper distance between your eyes and the monitor screen. Sitting too close to the monitor on a continuous basis may damage eyesight. To ease eye strain, take at least a five-minute break after every hour of using the monitor.
  • Page 8 Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Contact a local dealer to buy optional items. Unpacking Monitor Manual Warranty Card User's Guide, Monitor Driver, Quick Setup Guide (Not available in all locations) Natural Color software Cable...
  • Page 9 D-Sub Cable Audio Cable Power Cord Radio Antenna Sold separately DVI Cable Others Remote Control Batteries (AAA X 2) Connerter Front...
  • Page 10 1. MENU 3. - VOL + 6. PIP 7. Power button 8. Power indicator 1. MENU Use this button for open the on-screen menu and exits from the menu screen or closes screen adjustment menu. Moves from one menu item to another vertically or adjusts selected menu values. In TV mode, selects TV channels.
  • Page 11 for long periods. Rear (The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.) 1. Power Connection Terminal 2. PC Connection Termina 3. Component Terminal This product may be used with 100 ~ 240 VAC. Computer Connection Terminal (DVI(HDCP)) Computer Connection Terminal (15 Pin D-SUB) Audio Connection Terminal DVD/DTV right / left audio connection terminal (R/L)
  • Page 12 4. TV / FM RADIO Connection Terminal 5. AV connection terminal 6. EXT(RGB) connection terminal Connecting the Monitor 1. TV Connection Terminal For more information > 2. FM RADIO ANT Connection Terminal 3. Headphone connection terminal (Output) Left(L) / Right(R) audio connection terminal (Input) Video connection terminal (Input) S-Video connection terminal (Input) EXT(RGB) connection terminal...
  • Page 13 Remote Control 1. POWER Use this button to turn the monitor on and off. 2. CHANNEL Selects TV channels in the TV mode. You may use this button in PIP mode as well. 3. +100 Press to select channels over 100. For example, to select channel 121, press "+100", then press "2"...
  • Page 14 8. ENTER Activates a highlighted menu item. 9. FM RADIO Turns on/off FM Radio. In PC/DVI mode, sets only SOUND to FM Radio. In areas where signal is weak, noise may occur while FM radio is broadcast. In general VIDEO SOURCE mode, sets to FM RADIO, turning off the screen. 10.
  • Page 15 POSITION Changing the Position of the PIP window. 26. MAGIC-CH MagicChannel enables you to watch only certain channels. This function is available only in Korea. Connecting the Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Monitor

    Connecting the monitor 1. Connecting to a Computer Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card. 2-1.

  • Page 17: Connecting To Other Devices

    1. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card. Connect the signal cable to the D-SUB port on the Macintosh computer. 2. For older model Macintoshes, you need to adjust the resolution control DIP switch on the Macintosh adapter (optional) referring to the switch configuration table shown on its rear. 3.
  • Page 18 2. Then, start the DVD, VCR or Camcorders with a DVD disc or tape inserted. 3. Select AV or S-Video using the SOURCE button on the monitor's front. 4. Connect the Audio (R) and Audio (L) terminals of a DVD, VCR or Camcorders to the monitor's R and L audio input terminals using audio cables.
  • Page 19 3. Connecting DVD/DTV Set Top Box Connect to the DVD/DTVSet Top Box input if the device has a DVD/DTV connector. You can watch Component simply by hooking up the Component with the monitor as long as the power is on. 1.

  • Page 20: Using The Stand

    Using the Stand This monitor supports various types of VESA-standard bases. You need to either fold or remove the base in use in order to install a VESA base. Folding the base Removing the base 1. Folding the base The monitor may be reclined from 0 to 15 degrees. When fully folded (reclined), the base becomes a handy holder for moving the monitor around.
  • Page 21 Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another. Follow the directions appropriate for the operating system you have. Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. Internet web site : http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ Windows ME 1.
  • Page 22 This monitor driver is under certified MS logo,and this installation doesn't damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor Homepage. http://www.samsung-monitor.com/. 5. Monitor driver installation is completed. When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this monitor.
  • Page 23 5. Click "Update Driver.." and select "Install from a list or.." then click "Next" button. 6. Select "Don't search ,I will.." then click "Next" and then click "Have disk". 7. Click the "Browse" button then choose A:(D:\Driver) and choose your monitor model in the model list and click the "Next"...
  • Page 24 This monitor driver is under certified MS logo,and this installation doesn't damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor Homepage. http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ 9. Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually. 10. Monitor driver installation is completed.

  • Page 25: Microsoft ® Windows ® Millennium Operating System

    the "Finish" button then the "Close" button. ® ® Microsoft Windows Millennium Operating System 1. Click "Start" , "Setting" , "Control Panel". 2. Double click "Display" icon. 3. Select the "Settings" tab and click "Advanced Properties" button. 4. Select the "Monitor" tab. 5.
  • Page 26 Samsung Electronics in association with Korea Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI). This system is available only for Samsung monitors and makes the color of the images on the monitor the same as the printed or scanned images.
  • Page 27 Input Available Mode : PC / DVI Description Source Use to select PC, TV or other external input source connected to the Monitor. Use to select the screen of your choice. • PC • DVI : HDCP supported • TV •...
  • Page 28 : Turn the PIP Screen on or off. 2) Source • PC / DVI / Component : TV / AV / Ext. / S-Video Mode : Select the input source for the PIP. 3) Size : Changing the Size of the PIP window. 4) Position : Changing the Position of the PIP window.

  • Page 29: Auto Adjustment

    2) Internet : Medium Brightness For working with a mixture of images such as text and graphics. 3) Text : Normal Brightness For documentations or works involving heavy text. 4) Custom Although the values are carefully chosen by our engineers, the pre-configured values may not be comfortable to your eyes depending on your taste.
  • Page 30 : Use to adjust the lightness/darkness on the PIP window. TV / AV / Ext. / S-Video / Component Mode Available Mode : PC / DVI Description The Monitor has four automatic picture settings ("Dynamic", "Standard", "Movie", Mode and "Custom") that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Custom, Dynamic, Standard, or Movie.
  • Page 31 Available Mode : PC / DVI Description Mode The Monitor has a built-in high fidelity stereo amplifier. 1) Standard : Choose Standard for the standard factory settings. 2) Music : Choose Music when watching music videos or concerts. 3) Movie : Choose Movie when viewing movies.
  • Page 32 • Manual Store You can scan the frequency ranges available on your FM Radio in your area and store all the channels found manually. - Channel : Choosing the Radio channel through the adjustment of up/down under the current frequency. - Search : The tuner scans the frequency range until the first channel or the channel that you selected is received.
  • Page 33 Sort It's used to exchange the numbers of two channels. Name If channel name information is broadcast when you store the channels either manually or automatically, the names are assigned to the channels directly. You can however change these names or assign new names as required. Due to weak signals or an incorrect antenna configuration, some of the channels Fine Tune may not be tuned correctly.
  • Page 34 (Off, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180) Transparency Change the opaqueness of the background of the OSD. • High • Medium • Low • Opaque If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen Blue Screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background.

  • Page 35: Self-Test Feature Check

    Self-Test Feature Check Check the following items yourself before calling for service. Contact the that you cannot solve by yourself. Self-Test Feature Check Not Supported Mode Maintenance and Cleaning Symptoms & Recommended Actions 1. Self-Test Feature Check Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly.
  • Page 36 Finish. Do not use benzene, thinner or other flammable substances, or a wet cloth. We recommend a Samsung cleansing agent is used to prevent damage to the screen. Never use acetone, benzene or thinner. (They may cause flaws or deformation of the screen surface.) The user will be required to pay costs and related expenses for repair of damages caused by him/her.
  • Page 37 6. Symptoms and Recommended Actions A monitor recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is trouble with the computer or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, noise, Video mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact service center or your dealer.
  • Page 38 Picture rolls vertically. Image is not clear. Picture is blurred. Picture image is unstable and vibrates. Ghost images are shown in the picture. The image is too light or too dark Screen color is inconsistent. Color image is distorted with dark shadows.
  • Page 39 Q & A Question How can I change the frequency? How can I adjust the resolution? How can I set the Power Saving function? How can I clean the outer case/LCD Panel? Check if the power cord is securely connected. Check if a special fluorescent or neon lamp is on in the vicinity.
  • Page 40 General General Model Name SyncMaster 730MW LCD Panel Size 17.0 inch diagonal Display area 370.56(H) x 222.336(V) Pixel Pitch 0.2895(H) x 0.2895(V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 61kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75Hz Display Color 16,194,277 Colors Resolution Maximum resolution SXGA 1280 x 768 @60Hz...

  • Page 41: Preset Timing Modes

    ENERGY STAR Preset Timing Modes Power saving mode EPA/ENERGY 2000 Green Green, Blinking Less than 2W (Off-mode) ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Power off (Power-switch off) Black Less than 2W...
  • Page 42 If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically. However, if the signal differs, the screen may go blank while the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjust the screen as follows. Table 1.
  • Page 43 Broadcasting Systems SECAM-B Iran Iraq Saudi arabia Syria Countries Lebanon Egypt Horizontal Frequency The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is called Horizontal Cycle and the inverse number of the Horizontal Cycle is called Horizontal Frequency.
  • Page 44 Service AUSTRALIA : Samsung Electronics Australia Pty Ltd. Customer Response Centre 7 Parkview Drive, Homebush Bay NSW 2127 Tel : 1300 362 603 http://www.samsung.com.au/ BRAZIL : Samsung Eletronica da Amazonia Ltda. R. Prof. Manoelito de Ornellas, 303, Terro B Chacara Sto. Antonio, CEP : 04719-040...
  • Page 45 Gustavo A.Madero C.P.07700, Mexico D.F. Mexico TEL. 52-55-5747-5100 Fax. 52-55-47 52 02 RFC: SEM950215S98 http://www.samsung.com.mx/ IMPORTADO POR: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS MEXICO. S.A. DE C.V. Saturno NO.44, Col. Nueva Industrial Vallejo Gustavo A.Madero C.P.07700, Mexico D.F. Mexico TEL. 52-55-5747-5100 EXPORTADO POR: Samsung Electronics CO.,LTD.
  • Page 46 Tel. 214 148 114/100 Fax. 214 148 133/128 Free Line 800 220 120 http://www.samsung.pt/ SOUTH AFRICA : Samsung Electronics,5 Libertas Road, Somerset Office Park, Bryanston Ext 16. Po Box 70006, Bryanston,2021, South Africa Tel : 0027-11-549-1621 Fax : 0027-11-549-1629 http://www.samsung.co.za/...
  • Page 47 Terms Dot Pitch The image on a monitor is composed of red, green and blue dots. The closer the dots, the higher the resolution. The distance between two dots of the same color is called the 'Dot Pitch'. Unit: mm Vertical Frequency The screen must be redrawn several times per second in order to create and display an image for the user.

  • Page 48: For Better Display

    This feature allows the viewer to fine-tune the TV channel to obtain the best viewing conditions. The Samsung LCD TV has both automatic and manual channel fine-tuning features to enable the viewer to adjust their desired settings. External Device Input External device input refers to video input from such external video devices as VCRs, camcorders and DVD players, separate from a TV broadcast.

  • Page 49: Product Information (Image Retention Free)

    PRODUCT INFORMATION (Image Retention Free) LCD Monitors and TVs may have image retention when switching from one image to another especially after displaying a stationary image for a long time. This guide is to demonstrate correct usage of LCD products in order to protect them from Image retention.
  • Page 50 The best way to protect your monitor from Image retention is to set your PC or System to operate a Screen Saver program when you are not using it. Image retention may not occur when a LCD panel is operated under normal conditions. Normal conditions are defined as continuously changing video patterns.
  • Page 51 MPR II Compliance European Notice (Europe only) PCT Notice TCO'95-Ecological requirements for personal computers (TCO'95 applied model only) TCO'99-Ecological requirements for personal computers (TCO'99 applied model only) TCO'03-Ecological requirements for personal computers (TCO'03 applied model only) TCO'03 Recycling Information (TCO'03 applied model only) Medical Requirement Mercury Statement (LCD Monitor, LCD TV, DLP Projection TV, Projector for USA only) MPR II Compliance...

  • Page 52: Environmental Requirements

    Why do we have environmentally-labelled monitors? In many countries, environmental labelling has become an established method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the environment.The main problem as far as monitors and other electronic equipment are concerned is that environmentally harmful substances are used both in the products and during their manufacture.
  • Page 53 cadmium. Mercury Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. Mercury damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. TCO'95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than 25 ppm (parts per million) of mercury. It also demands that no mercury is present in any of the electrical or electronics components concerned with the display unit.
  • Page 54 complete environmental criteria document may be ordered from: TCO Development SE-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden Fax: +46 8 782 92 07 Email (Internet): development@tco.se Current information regarding TCO'99 approved and labelled products may also be obtained via the Internet, using the address: http://www.tco-info.com/ Environmental requirements Flame retardants...
  • Page 55 For recycling information for TCO'03 certified monitors, for the residents in the following countries, please contact the company corresponding to your region of residence. For those who reside in other countries, please contact a nearest local Samsung dealer for recycling information for the products to be treated in environmentally acceptable way.
  • Page 56 Mercury Statement (LCD Monitor, LCD TV, DLP Projection TV, Projector for USA only) LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS For details see lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call 1-800-Samsung...

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