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Samsung SyncMaster 731NPlus User Manual

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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 731NPlus SyncMaster 731NPlus Install driver Install programs...
  • Page 2 SyncMaster 731NPlus Model Notation Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the equipment. Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet...
  • Page 3 Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands. This may cause electric shock or fire. Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle. An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage. (Class l Equipment only.) Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come loose.
  • Page 4 This may cause electric shock or fire. Installation Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center, when installing your monitor in a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, and exposed to chemical substances and where it operates for 24 hours such as at airports, train stations etc.
  • Page 5 Keep any heating devices away from the power cable. A melted coating may cause electric shock or fire. Do not install the product in places with poor ventilation, for instance, a bookshelf, closet, etc. Any increase in the internal temperature may cause fire. Put down the monitor carefully.

  • Page 6: Cleaning And Use

    Do not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners, insecticide, air freshener, lubricant or detergent. Contact the SAMSUNG customer care center or Customer Center for interior cleaning once a year. Keep the product's interior clean. Dust which has accumulated in the interior over an extended period of time may cause a malfunction or fire.
  • Page 7 This may cause electric shock or fire. Refer to a qualified servicing company. If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there is any unusual sound or smell coming from the monitor - unplug it immediately and the Service Center.
  • Page 8 This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire. If a foreign substance enters the monitor, unplug the power cord and contact the Service Center. Keep the product away from combustible chemical sprays or inflammable substances. This may cause an explosion or fire. Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.
  • Page 9 Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or the person carrying it. Using the product in a location prone to vibrations may shorten the lifetime of the product or may cause the product to catch fire. When moving the monitor, turn off and unplug the power cord. Make sure that all cables, including the antenna cable and cables connected to other devices, are disconnected before moving the monitor.
  • Page 10 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life.

  • Page 11: Product Information (Image Retention Free)

    PRODUCT INFORMATION (Image Retention Free) LCD Monitors and TVs may have an image retention when switching from one image to another especially after displaying a stationary image for a long time. This guide is to demonstrate a correct usage of LCD products in order to protect them from Image retention.
  • Page 12 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 13: Package Contents

    SyncMaster 731NPlus Model Package Contents 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 Without Stand Monitor With Stand Monitor & Simple stand...

  • Page 14: Your Monitor

    Warranty Card User's Guide, Monitor Driver, Quick Setup Guide (Not available in all Natural Color software, locations) MagicTune™ software Cable Power Cord D-sub Cable Your Monitor Front...
  • Page 15 MENU button [ ] Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. MagicBright™ button MagicBright™ is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching.
  • Page 16 The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product. POWER port Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. RGB IN port Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub port on the back of your monitor.

  • Page 17: Connecting Cables

    SyncMaster 731NPlus Model Connecting Cables 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. Use a connection appropriate for your computer.
  • Page 18 Monitor and Bottom Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 75 mm x 75 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. A. Monitor B. Mounting interface pad (Sold separately) Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen.
  • Page 19 Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents. Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non-VESA or non-specified wall mount is used or the consumer fails to follow the product installation instructions.

  • Page 20: Monitor Driver

    SyncMaster 731NPlus Model Monitor Driver When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this monitor. Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another. Follow the directions appropriate for the operating system you have.
  • Page 21 This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage http://www.samsung.com/ Monitor driver installation is completed. Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) Windows Vista Windows XP...
  • Page 22 This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage http://www.samsung.com/ Click "Update Driver…" in the "Driver" tab. Check the "Browse my computer for driver software" checkbox and click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
  • Page 23 Click "Close"→ "Close" → "OK" → "OK" on the following screens displayed in sequence. ® ® Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Start" → "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" icon. Click "Display"...
  • Page 24 Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. Click "Update Driver." and select "Install from a list or." then click the "Next" button. Select "Don't search ,I will." then click "Next" and then click "Have disk". Click the "Browse"...
  • Page 25 "OK" button. This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage http://www.samsung.com/ Click the "Close" button then click the "OK" button continually. Monitor driver installation is completed.
  • Page 26 How to install Click "Start," "Setting," and then "Control Panel." Double click the "Display" icon. Select the "Settings" tab and click the "Advanced Properties" button. Choose "Monitor." Case1 : If the "Properties" button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured. Please stop installation Case2 : If the "Properties"...

  • Page 27: Natural Color

    Samsung Electronics in association with Korea Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI). This is only available for Samsung monitors and ensures that the color of the images on the monitor are the same as the printed or scanned images.
  • Page 28 10. When the installation is complete, the MagicTune™ executable icon appears on your desktop. Double-click the icon to start the program. MagicTune™ execution icon may not appear depending on specification of computer system or monitor. If that happens, press F5 Key. Installation Problems (MagicTune™) The installation of MagicTune™...

  • Page 29: Control Buttons

    SyncMaster 731NPlus Model Control Buttons [MENU / ] Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. ] These buttons allow you to adjust items in the menu. [ ] Press this button to activate a highlighted menu item.
  • Page 30 Menu Description When the 'AUTO' button is pressed, the Auto Adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the center. Auto adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming Analog signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically. (Available in Analog mode only) To make the automatic adjustment function sharper, execute the 'AUTO' function AUTO...
  • Page 31 When pressing the MENU button after locking the OSD Menu Description This is the function that locks the OSD in order to keep the current states of settings or prevent others from adjusting the current settings. Locked : Hold down the menu button for more than five (5) seconds to activate the OSD adjustment lock function.
  • Page 32 Menu Description Push the MagicBright™ button to circle through available preconfigured modes. MagicBright™ - Six different modes (Custom/Text/Internet/Game/Sport/Movie) Brightness Menu Description Brightness When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness.

  • Page 33: Osd Function

    OSD Function Picture Brightness Contrast MagicColor Color Tone Color Control Gamma Color Image Coarse Fine Sharpness H-Position V-Position Language H-Position V-Position Transparency Display Time Setup Image Reset Color Reset Information Picture Menu Description Play/Stop You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference.
  • Page 34 Menu Description Play/Stop MagicColor is a new technology that Samsung has exclusively developed to improve digital image and to display natural color more clearly without disturbing image quality. Returns to the original mode. MagicColor Demo The screen before applying MagicColor appears on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor appears on the left.
  • Page 35 Menu Description Play/Stop Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the center using the horizontal control Coarse menu. MENU → → → → → MENU Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after fine tuning, repeat it after Fine adjusting the frequency (clock speed).
  • Page 36 Menu Description Play/Stop You can choose one of nine languages. The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It Language has no effect on any software running on the computer. MENU MENU → → → → → You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor.
  • Page 37 Menu Description Play/Stop Image parameters are replaced with the factory default values. Image Reset MENU → → → → → → MENU Color parameters are replaced with the factory default values. Color Reset MENU → → → → → → MENU Information Menu...
  • Page 38 Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. Information MENU →...

  • Page 39: Check List

    SyncMaster 731NPlus Model Check List Before calling for assistance, 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.
  • Page 40 I cannot see the Have you locked Unlock the OSD by pressing the [MENU / ] button for at On Screen the On Screen least 5 seconds. Display. Display (OSD) Menu to prevent changes? The screen shows Is the screen Check the signal cable connection.
  • Page 41 Some graphic cards may not support your monitor. When you have a problem with the graphic card, visit our website to check the compatible graphic card list provided. http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magictune MagicTune™ Have you changed Download the latest program. The program can be...
  • Page 42 Windows ME/2000 : Set the resolution in the Control Panel → Display → Screen Saver. Set the function in the BIOS-SETUP of the computer. Refer to the Windows / Computer Manual How can I clean the outer case/LCD Panel? Disconnect the power cord and then clean the monitor with a soft cloth, using either a cleaning solution or plain water.
  • Page 43 If there are any sub woofer speakers near the monitor, unplug and relocate the woofer to another room. Remove all electronic devices such as radios, fans, clocks and telephones that are within 3 feet (one meter) of the monitor. Useful Tips A monitor recreates visual signals received from the computer.

  • Page 44: Specifications

    SyncMaster 731NPlus Model Specifications General Model Name SyncMaster 731NPlus LCD Panel Size 17 " Diagonal (43 cm) Display area 337.92 mm (H) x 270.336 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.264 mm (H) x 0.264 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz...
  • Page 45 15pin to 15pin D-sub cable, Detachable Dimensions (W x H x D) / Weight 380.0 x 325.0 x 57.3 mm / 14.9 x 12.8 x 2.2 inch (Without Stand) / 3.25 kg 380.0 x 384.8 x 202.2 mm / 15.0 x 15.1 x 7.9 inch (With Stand) / 3.75 kg VESA Mounting Interface 75 mm x 75 mm (for use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.) Environmental considerations...

  • Page 46: Preset Timing Modes

    ENERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPM functionality. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically.
  • Page 47 Horizontal Frequency The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is called the Horizontal Cycle and the inverse number of the Horizontal Cycle is called the Horizontal Frequency.Unit : kHz Vertical Frequency Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the same image many times per second to display an image to the user.
  • Page 48 SyncMaster 731NPlus Model Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. North America U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com/ca MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com/mx Latin America...
  • Page 49 3260 SAMSUNG(7267864) FRANCE http://www.samsung.com/fr (€ 0,15/min) GERMANY 01805 - 121213 (€ 0,14/Min) http://www.samsung.de HUNGARY 06-80-SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com/hu ITALIA 800 SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com/it LUXEMBURG 0032 (0)2 201 24 18 http://www.samsung.lu NETHERLANDS 0900 20 200 88 (€ 0,10/Min) http://www.samsung.com/nl NORWAY 815-56 480 http://www.samsung.com/no...
  • Page 50 TAIWAN 0800-329-999 http://www.samsung.com/tw VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 http://www.samsung.com/vn Middle East & Africa SOUTH AFRICA 0860 7267864 (SAMSUNG) http://www.samsung.com/za 800SAMSUNG (7267864) U.A.E http://www.samsung.com/mea 8000-4726 Terms Dot Pitch The image on a monitor is composed of red, green and blue dots. The closer the dots, the higher the resolution.

  • Page 51: For Better Display

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