SyncMaster 173P English > Main > Index Main Page Adjusting your Monitor Magic TuneTM Installation How to use Safety Instructions Notational Power Installation Cleaning Other Troubleshooting Check List Q&A Self-Test Feature Check Introduction Unpacking Front Rear Specifications General Specifications PowerSaver Preset Display Modes Setup Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver Automatic Manual Installing VESA compliant mounting Information Service Terms Regulatory Natural Color For Better Display Authority English > Main > Safety Instructions > Notational Notational Power Installation Clean Other Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment. Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet Do not touch Grounding to prevent an electric shock English > Main > Safety Instructions > Power When not used for extended periods of time, set your PC to DPMS. If using a screen saver, set it to the active screen mode. Notational Power Installation Clean Other 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. 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. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to an outlet. This may cause a fire. English > Main > Safety Instructions > Installation Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust. An electric shock or fire could result inside the monitor. Notational Power Installation Clean Other 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. The monitor can cause injury by falling. Set down the monitor carefully. It 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. English > Main > Safety Instructions > Clean When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric. Notational Power Installation Do not spray water or detergent directly on the monitor. This may cause damage, electric shock or a fire. Clean Other 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. English > Main > Safety Instructions > 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. Notational Power Installation Clean Other 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. Be careful not to let water drip into the monitor or expose the monitor to moisture. This may cause malfunction, an electric shock or a fire. Especially avoid operating the monitor near water or outdoors where it could be exposed to snow or rain. If the monitor is dropped or the casing is damaged, turn the monitor off and unplug the power cord. The monitor may malfunction, causing an electric shock or a fire. Then contact the Service Center. Keep the power off when there is thunder and lightening outside, or let the monitor remain unused for an extended period of time. The monitor may malfunction, causing an electric shock or a fire. Do not try to move the monitor by pulling on the wire or the signal cable. This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or a fire due to damage to the cable. Do not move the monitor right or left by pulling only the wire or the signal cable. This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or a fire due to damage to the cable. Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet. Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire. Do not place any heavy objects on the monitor. Do not use or store inflammable substances near the monitor. This may cause an explosion or fire. Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings. This may cause an electric shock, fire or injury. Do not insert metal objects such as utensils, wire or drill bits, or things that catch fire easily, such as pieces of paper or matches, into the vents or the headphone or A/V ports on the monitor. This may cause malfunction, an electric shock or a fire. Always contact the Service Center if foreign substances/objects enter into the monitor. If you view a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual image or blurriness may appear. Change the mode to energy save or set a screensaver to moving picture when you need to be away from the monitor for an extended period of time. Be careful when adjusting the stand angle. Applying too much force may cause the monitor topple over or fall, resulting in injury. Your hand or finger(s) may get caught between the monitor and the stand, causing injury. Adjust the resolution and frequency to the levels appropriate for the model. Inappropriate levels of resolution and frequency may damage your eyesight. 14,15 inch - 800 x 600 17 inch - 1024 x 768, 17 inch Wide - 1280 X 768 18,19,20 inch - 1024 x 768 / 1280 x 1024 21 inch - 1600 x 1200 Keep all power adaptors apart. Possible fire hazard. Keep power adaptor away from any other heat source. Possible fire hazard. Remove and discard vinyl bag from power adaptor before use. Possible fire hazard. Always keep power adaptor in well-ventilated area. 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. English > Main > Introduction > Unpacking Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Unpacking Front Rear Signal Cable Quick Setup Guide DVI Cable (Sold separately) Monitor Warranty Card (Not available in all locations) Power Cord User's Guide and Driver Installation CD VESA Mounting Bracket Pivot S/W CD DC-Adapter Magic Tune CD English > Main > Introduction > front Unpacking Front Rear 1. Power indicator 2. Power button This light glows green during normal operation, and blinks blue once as the monitor saves your adjustments. Use this button to turn the monitor on and off. Use this button to Auto adjustment feature. Use this button to change input source. Change input source : Keep the Power button pressed for two seconds and then release the button to convert the input signal source into analog or digital format. Auto adjustment : Keeping the Power button pressed for three seconds will activate the Auto Adjust feature with a "beep." Note: See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for long periods. English > Main > Introduction > Rear Unpacking Front Rear (The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.) 1. Power port 2. DVI port 3. D-Sub port Connect the DC Adapter for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet. Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI Port on the back of your Monitor. Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. Note: See Connecting Your Monitor for further information regarding cable connections. English > Main > Setup > Connecting Your Monitor Setup-General Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver Installing VESA compliant mounting 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. 2-1. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card. Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. 2-2. Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card. Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI Port on the back of your Monitor. 3. 4. 5. Connected to a Macintosh. Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D-SUB connection cable. In the case of an old model Macintosh, you need to connect the monitor using a special Mac adaptor. Turn on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. You may get a blank screen depending on the type of video card you are using, if you connect simultaneously both the D-sub and DVI cables to one computer. If you connect properly your monitor using the DVI connector but get a blank or fuzzy screen, check to see if the monitor status is set to analogue. Press Power Button to have the monitor double-check the input signal source. English > Main > Setup > Installing the Monitor Driver Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver Installing VESA compliant mounting 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 as 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/ (Worldwide) http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/ (USA) http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor/ (Korea) http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ (China) Windows ME 1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. 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. Windows XP/2000 1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click "Windows XP/2000 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. If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo,and this installation don't damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor Homepage http://www.samsung-monitor.com/. 6. Monitor driver installation is completed. English > Main > Setup > Installing the Monitor Driver Windows XP Connecting Your Monitor | Windows 2000 | Windows Me | Windows NT | Linux Installing the Monitor Driver Installing VESA compliant mounting 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 as 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/ (Worldwide) http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/ (USA) http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor/ (Korea) http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ (China) Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM driver. 2. Click "Start" --> "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" Icon. 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. 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" button. 8. If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo,and this installation don'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 installationcompleted. Monitor driver installation is is completed. 10. Monitor driver installation is completed. Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Operating System When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps. 1. Choose "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window. 2. Click ...