Samsung SyncMaster 173VT User manual

SyncMaster 173VT / 710VT

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Introduction
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Setup
Connecting Your Monitor
Installing the Monitor Driver
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Installing a VESA Base
Adjusting Your LCD Monitor
On-Screen Display
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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

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When not used for extended periodsof 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.
!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.

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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.
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.
Leave a space for ventilation between the product and the wall.
!Poor ventilation may cause the interior temperature to rise and lead to a
fire.

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When cleaning the monitor caseor the surface of the TFT-LCDscreen, wipewith 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.
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. Dust which has accumulated in the
interior over an extended period of time may cause malfunction or a fire.

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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.
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.
!This may cause malfunction, an electric shock or a fire.

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.
!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 resolution may cause undesirable picture quality.
17 inch - 1280 X 1024
Keep a proper distance between your eyes and the monitor screen.
!Sitting too close to the monitor on a continuous basis may damage
eyesight.
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When moving the monitor, turn the power switch off and unplug the power
cord. Make sure that all cables, including the antenna cable and cables
connecting to other devices, are disconnected before moving the monitor.
!Failure to disconnect a cable may damage it and lead to a fire or an
electric shock.

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Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact
your dealer.
Signal Cable(15 pin D-Sub)
Monitor
Power Cord
User's Guide and Natural Color/
Driver Installation CD
Warranty Card
(Not available in all locations) Quick Setup Guide

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1. Power button Use this button to turn the monitor on and off.
2. Power indicator This light glows green during normal operation, and blinks green once as the
monitor saves your adjustments.
3. Auto/Exit buttonUse thisbutton for auto adjustment direct access./Use thisbuttonto Exit the
active menu or the OSD.
4.Menu buttonUse thisbutton for open the OSD and activate a highlighted menu item.
5. Adjust buttons These buttons allow you to highlight and adjust items in the menu.
Note: See PowerSaverdescribedin the manual for further informationregarding power saving functions. For
energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for long
periods.