SyncMaster 243T User's Manual Index Main Page On-Screen Display 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 User's Manual Safety Instructions Notational Warning/Caution Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment. Notation Conventions 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 User's Manual 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. · 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 recepticle. · 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. · Failure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire. User's Manual Safety Instructions Power · Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightening or if it is not used for a long period of time. · Failure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire. · Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to an outlet. · This may cause a fire. User's Manual Safety Instructions Installation · Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet. · Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire. · 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. · The monitor can cause injury by falling. · Set down the monitor carefully. · It could be damaged or broken. User's Manual Safety Instructions Installation · Do not place the monitor face down. · The TFT-LCD surface may be damaged. User's Manual Safety Instructions Clean When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric. · Do not spray detergent directly on the monitor. · 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 · Do not set a glass of water, chemicals or any small metal objects on the monitor. · · This may cause damage, electric shock or a fire. If a foreign substance gets into the monitor, disconnect the plug and then contact a service center. User's Manual 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. · 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 a fire. · Do not place any heavy objects on the monitor. · This may cause an electric shock or a fire. · For each hour of looking at the monitor, you should let your eyes rest for 5 minutes. · This will reduce eye fatigue. · Do not use or store inflammable substances near the monitor. · This may cause an explosion or fire. User's Manual Safety Instructions Other · 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. · Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings. · This may cause an electric shock, fire or injury. 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. User's Manual Introduction Unparking Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. D-Sub Cable Quick Setup Guide DVI Cable(Option) Warranty Card (Not available in all locations) Monitor and Stand Power Cord User's Guide and Driver Installation CD PIVOT Installation CD (Not available in all locations) User's Manual Introduction Front 1. Auto button 2. Exit button Source button 3. Adjust buttons 4. Menu button 5. Power button Use this button to auto adjustment direct access. Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD. When you push the Source button while the OSD is off, the input source (analog/digital) is alternated. (When you push the Source button to change the input source or turn on the monitor, a message appears in the center of the screen displaying the current input source -- analog or digital.) Note:If you select the Digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the graphic card with a digital port using the DVI cable. These buttons allow you to highlight and adjust items in the menu. Use this button to open the OSD and activate a highlighted menu item. Use this button to turn the monitor on and off.(When the power is turned on, a message appears in the center of the screen displaying the current mode -analog or digital input signal.) This light glows green during normal operation, and blinks green once as the monitor saves your adjustments. 6. Power indicator 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. User's Manual Introduction 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 power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. 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. Stand Height Adjustment 1. Press the top side of the stand and then push the button at the rear bottom of the stand. 2. You can adjust the stand height using this button. Note: See Connecting Your Monitor for further information regarding cable connections. User's Manual Setup Connecting Your Monitor 1. 2-1. 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. Using the D-sub (Analogue) connector on the video card. Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card. Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI Port on the back of your Monitor. 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 Source button to have the monitor double-check the input signal source. 2-2. 3. 4. 5. User's Manual Setup 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. User's Manual Setup 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. User's Manual Setup 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..". User's Manual Setup 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. User's Manual Setup 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. User's Manual Setup 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 the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window. 3. Choose A:(D:\Driver) then click the "Open" button and then click "OK" button. How to install 1. 2. 3. 4. Click "Start" , "Setting" , "Control Panel". Double click the "Display" Icon. Choose the "Settings" tab and then click "Advanced..". Choose "Monitor". Case1: If the "Properties" button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured. Please stop installation Case2: If the "Properties" button is active, click the "Properties" button then follow next steps continually. Click "Driver" and then click on "Update Driver.." then click on the "Next" button. 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". Click the "Browse" button then choose A:(D:\Driver). Click the "Open" button, then click "OK" button. Choose your monitor model and click the "Next" button then click "Next" button. Click the "Finish" button then the "Close" button. If you can see the "Digital Signature Not Found" window then click the "Yes"button. And click the "Finish" button then the "Close" button. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. User's Manual Setup Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Operating System 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Click "Start" , "Setting" , "Control Panel". Double click "Display" icon. Select the "Settings" tab and click "Advanced Properties" button. Select the "Monitor" tab. Click the "Change" button in the "Monitor Type ...