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Samsung SyncMaster 173VT Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 173VT / 710VT...
  • Page 2 Main Page Safety Instructions Notational Power Installation Cleaning Other Introduction Unpacking Front Rear Setup Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver Automatic Manual Installing a VESA Base Adjusting Your LCD Monitor On-Screen Display Troubleshooting Check List Q & A Self-Test Feature Check Specifications General Specifications PowerSaver...
  • Page 3 Notational Power Installation Cleaning Other Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment. Prohibited Do not disassemble Do not touch Important to read and understand at all times Disconnect the plug from the outlet Grounding to prevent an electric shock...
  • Page 4 Notational Power Installation Cleaning Other When not used for extended periods 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. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands.
  • Page 5 Notational Power Installation Cleaning Other Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust. An electric shock or fire could result inside the monitor. Do not drop the monitor when moving it. This may cause damage to the product or human body. Place the monitor on a flat and stable surface.
  • Page 6 Notational Power Installation Cleaning Other When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric. Do not spray water or detergent directly on the monitor. This may cause damage, electric shock or a fire. Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth.
  • Page 7 Notational Power Installation Cleaning Other Do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. This may cause an electric shock or a fire. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from it - unplug it immediately and contact an authorized dealer or service This may cause an electric shock or fire.
  • Page 8 Notational Power Installation Cleaning Other Do not place water containers, chemical products or small metal objects on the monitor. This may cause malfunction, an electric shock or a fire. If a foreign substance enters the monitor, unplug the power cord and contact the Service Center Do not use or store inflammable substances near the monitor.
  • Page 9 Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, your dealer Unpacking Front Rear Signal Cable(15 pin D-Sub) User's Guide and Natural Color/ Driver Installation CD Monitor Warranty Card (Not available in all locations) contact Power Cord Quick Setup Guide...
  • Page 10 Unpacking Front Rear 1. Power button 2. Power indicator 3. Auto/Exit button 4. Menu button 5. Adjust buttons Note: See PowerSaver energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for long periods. Use this button to turn the monitor on and off.
  • Page 11 Unpacking Front Rear (The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.) 1. Power port 2. Signal port Note: Connecting Your Monitor Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor.
  • Page 12 Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver Installing a VESA base 1. 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. 2.

  • Page 13: Windows Me

    2. Click "Windows ME Driver" 3. Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button. 4. Click the "Install" button in the "Warning" window. 5. Monitor driver installation is completed. http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/ http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor/ http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ Windows XP/2000...
  • Page 14 5. If you can see following Message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. This monitor driver is under a certified MS logo. This installation will not damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor Homepage http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ 6. Monitor driver installation is completed.

  • Page 15: Windows Xp Operating System

    1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM driver. 2. Click "Start" 3. Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced..". 4. Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/ (Korea) http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor/ http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/...
  • Page 16 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 17: Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000 Operating System

    This monitor driver is under a certified MS logo. This installation will not 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 18: Microsoft ® Windows ® Millennium Operating System

    5. Click "Driver" and then click on "Update Driver.." then click on the "Next" button. 6. Choose "Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver" then click "Next" and then click "Have disk". 7.
  • Page 19 Removing the base Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver Installing a VESA base 1. Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord. 2. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen. 3.
  • Page 20 Adjusting Your LCD Monitor Simply move your mouse over each topic to view information about the on-screen menu. Adjustment Menu • Brightness • Color Temperature • Contrast • Color Control • Image Lock • Language Fine • Halftone Coarse • Menu Position •...
  • Page 21 Before calling for service, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call, the phone number on the Information section or contact your dealer Check List Symptom Q &...
  • Page 22 The screen is out of focus or OSD cannot be adjusted. LED is blinking but no Check List images on the screen. Q & A Self-Test Feature Check There are only 16 colors shown on the screen. The screen colors have changed after changing the video card.
  • Page 23 How can I change the frequency? Check List Q & A Self-Test Feature Check How can I adjust the resolution? How can I set the Power Saving function? How can I clean the outer case/LCD Panel? Question Frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card. Note that video card support can vary, depending on the version of the driver used.
  • Page 24 Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is Check List functioning properly. Q & A Self-Test Feature Check 1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor. 2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. 3.
  • Page 25 A monitor recreates visual signals received from the Computer. Therefore, if there is trouble with the Compyter or Check List the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, noise, Video mode Q & A not supported, etc.
  • Page 26 For example, the no. of TFT LCD pixels that is contained in this product are 3,932,160. Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. SyncMaster 173VT 17.0 inch diagonal 337.92 (H) x 270.336 (V) 0.264 (H) x 0.264 (V)
  • Page 27 General Model Name LCD Panel General Size PowerSaver Preset Timing Display area Modes Pixel Pitch Type Synchronization Horizontal Vertical Display Color 16,194,277 Resolution Optimum resolution Maximum resolution Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog 0.7 Vpp positive at 75 ohms Separate H/V sync, Composite, TTL level positive or negative Maximum Pixel Clock 135 MHz Power Supply...
  • Page 28 For example, the no. of TFT LCD pixels that is contained in this product are 3,932,160. Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 29 ® This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR used with a computer equipped with VESA DPMS functionality. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this product meets the ® ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Power off Green Blinking...
  • Page 30 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. General Preset Timing Modes PowerSaver...
  • Page 31 AUSTRALIA : Samsung Electronics Australia Pty Ltd. Customer Response Centre 7 Parkview Drive, Homebush Bay NSW 2127 Tel : 1300 362 603 Service Center http://www.samsung.com.au/ Terms BRAZIL : Regulatory Samsung Eletronica da Amazonia Ltda. Natural Color R. Prof. Manoelito de Ornellas, 303, Terro B Chacara Sto.
  • Page 32 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 33 Fax 8-044-4906887 Toll-free 8-800-502-0000 http://www.samsung.com.ua/ United Kingdom : Samsung Electronics (UK) Ltd. Samsung House, 225 Hook Rise South Surbiton, Surrey KT6 7LD Tel. : (0208) 391 0168 Fax. : (0208) 397 9949 < European Service Center & National Service >...
  • Page 34 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 Service Center The screen must be redrawn several times per second in order to create and display an image for the Terms...
  • Page 35 MPR II Compliance 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) Service Center Terms MPR II Compliance Regulatory This monitor complies with SWEDAC(MPR II) recommendations for reduced electric and magnetic fields. Natural Color For Better Display Authority...
  • Page 36 Why do we have environmentally labelled computers? 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 computers and other electronics equipment are concerned, is that environmentally harmful substances are used both in the products and during their manufacture.
  • Page 37 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 38 TELEPHONE 973-565-0181 Fax: 973-565-9485 E-MAIL none HOME http://www.bcua.org/Solid PAGE Waste_Disposal.htm 08-545 212 90 23 06 07 40 08-545 212 99 23 06 07 41 info@el-kretsen.se adm@elektronikkretur.no http://www.el- http://www.elretur.no/ kretsen.se/ 49 0 2234 9587 - 0 vfw.info@vfw- ag.de...
  • Page 39 The Natural Color S/W is the very solution for this problem. It is a color administration system developed by 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 40 For Better Display 1. Adjust computer resolution and screen injection rate (refresh rate) in control panel of computer as described below to enjoy the best quality of picture. You can have an uneven quality of picture in Service the screen if the best quality of picture is not provided in TFT-LCD. Terms Regulatory Natural Color...
  • Page 41 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden. Service Center Terms Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential Regulatory damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. Natural Color Samsung is the registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.;...

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