Samsung SyncMaster 743DF User manual

SyncMaster 743DF

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Index
User’s Manual
Main Page
Introduction
Power
Installation
Cleaning
Other
Unpacking
Front
Rear
Bottom
Setup
Connecting Your Monitor
Installing the Video Driver
Tilt/Swivel Base Installation
Safety Instructions
Windows 2000
Other Operating System
On-Screen Display
Troubleshooting
Check List
Q & A
Self-Test Feature Check
Specifications
General Specifications
Preset Display Modes
PowerSaver
Information
Service
Terms
Regulatory
Authority

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Safety Instructions
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Warning / Caution
Notational Conventions
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

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Safety Instructions
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● Do not use a damaged or loose plug.
◆ This may cause an electric shock or fire.
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.
If the size of your monitor is small, or if the same image is present for long periods of time,
you may see afterimages due to damage to the flourescent substance on the inside of the
CDT.
● 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.
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● 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.

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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 CRT surface may be damaged.
Do not use the monitor without the monitor stand.
It could break down or cause a fire due to bad ventilation.
If the monitor must be used without the supplied stand, take steps to insure proper ventilation.
Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet.
Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire.
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Safety Instructions
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● Do not spray detergent directly on the monitor.
● Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth.
◆ You can prevent the coated CDT from being damaged or the monitor cabinet from
being dissolved, cracked or discolored.
◆ You can buy a recommended detergent at any Samsung Service Center.
● 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.
When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the CDT, wipe with a slightly
moistened, soft fabric.
Do not clean Flat monitor with water. Use a water-diluted mild detergent.
(Some detergents contain significant amounts of alcohol-based solvents, which can
damage (color change) or crack the monitor case. The antiglare/anti-static surface coating
on the CDT may also be affected.)
Dilute the detergent (1:10 ratio) with water before using.
Caution : Use a recommended detergent only, as other
surfactants containing large amounts of alcohol,
solvent or other strong substances, can discolor or
crack the monitor or damage the coated CDT
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Safety Instructions
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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 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.
● 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.
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● 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.
● Keep the monitor away from any magnetic substances.
◆ This may cause discoloring or distortion of the image.

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Introduction
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Monitor and Stand
Please make sure the following items are
included with your monitor.
If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
(Some models include a stand attached.)
Power Cord
Stand
Quick Setup Guide
Warranty card (Not available in all locations)
User's Guide and Driver Installation CD
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Front
1. Exit button : Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD.
2,3 - ,+ buttons :These buttons allow you to highlight and adjust items in the menu.
4. Menu button : Use this button to open the OSD and activate a highlighted menu item.
5. Power indicator : This light glows green during normal operation, and grows amber
when you are making adjustments.
6. Power button : Use this button to turn the monitor on and off.
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
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1. Power port : Connect the power cord for your
monitor to the power port on the back
of the monitor.
2.Signal cable :Connect the end of the signal cable
to your computer's video port
(video board,video card or graphics
card).
1. Signal cable : Connect the end of the signal cable to your computer's video port
(video board, video card or graphics card).
2. Power port : Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the
back of the monitor.
3. Tilt/Swivel Base : You can separate the base from the monitor.
Note See Connecting Your Monitor for further information
regarding cable connections.
(The configuration at the back of the moniter
may vary from product to product.)
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Connecting Your Monitor
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. Connect the end of the signal cable to your computer's video port
(video board, video card or graphics card).
3. If you are using a Macintosh computer, connect the cable to a Macintosh adapter, and set
the pins on your adapter(Adapter not included).
A PC-compatible computer does not need an adapter.
Note Turn on your computer and monitor.
If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete.

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Installing the Video 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 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.
When you can see the "Digital Signature Not Found"
on your monitor, follow these steps.
1.If the window include your monitor model, then click the "Yes" button.
2.Choose "OK" button on the "Insert Disk" window.
3.Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed"window.
4.Choose D:\Win2000 then click the "Open" button and then click the "OK" Button.
Internet web site : http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ (Worldwide)
http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ (China only)
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Auto Monitor Installation Guide
1. Insert CD-ROM into the driver.
2. Double Click Setup20.exe file on D:\Win2000.
3. Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button.
4. Click the "Install" button in the Warning Window.
5. Click the "OK" button.
If you can see the "Digital Signature Not Found" window then click the "Yes" button.
And click the "OK" button.
Manual Monitor Installation Guide
1. Click "Start", "Setting", "Control Panel".
2. Double Click the "Display" icon.
3. Choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced".
4. Choose "Monitor".
Case 1: If the "Properties" button is inactive, it means your monitor is
properly configured. Please stop installation.
Case 2: If the "Properties" button is Active, Click "Properties" button.
Pleae follow next step continually.
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. Click "Browse" button then choose D:\Win2000.
8. Click the "Open" button,then click the "OK" Button.
9. Choose your monitor model and click the "Next" button then click "Next" button.
10. Click "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.

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Installing the Video 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 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.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ (China only)
Using CD-ROM
1.Insert the CD-ROM into the driver on your computer.
(If it does not run automatically, use Windows Explorer and then double click monsetup.exe
located under the CD-ROM Driver folder.)
2.If you are using Windows 95/98/ME, click Windows 95/98/ME Driver.
3.Click OK after selecting the applicable model.
4.Click Install.
5.If an error message cannot open icm file comes up, select BROWSE.
6.If using Windows 95/98/ME, double click Win9X(E:\ Win9X).
7.Click OK.
Automatic
Manual
Microsoft Windows Millennium Operating System
1. Click Start,Settings,Control Panel, and then double-click Display.
2. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab, and then click Advanced.
3. Click the Monitor tab, and then click Change, Specify the location of the driver, Next.
4. When the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box appears, select "Display a list of all
the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want," and click Next.
5. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM driver, and then click Have Disk.
6. Type d:\ (change the driver letter to match your CD-ROM driver if it is not driver D)
in the Copy manufacturer's files from box, then click OK.
7. Click Next, Next, and then Finish to complete the installation.
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Microsoft Windows 98 Operating System
1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, and then double-click Display.
2. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab, and then click Advanced.
3. Click the Monitor tab, and then click Change.
4. When the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box appears, follow the steps in
the previous paragraph.
Microsoft Windows 95 Operating System
Version 4.00.950A
First determine the Windows 95 version installed on your computer by right-clicking
the My Computer icon on the desktop and selecting Properties.
The version number is listed under System. Perform the steps for the appropriate version.
1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, and then double-click Display.
2. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab and then click Change Display Type.
3. In the Change Display Type window, click Change and then click Have Disk.
4. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM driver, type d:\ (change the driver letter to match your
CD-ROM driver if it is not driver D) in the Copy manufacturer's files from box, and click OK.
5. In the Select Device window, click the appropriate monitor model and then click OK.
Version 4.00.950B
1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, and then double-click Display.
2. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab and then click Advanced Properties.
3. In the Advanced Display Properties window, click the Monitor tab and then click Change.
4. In the Select Device window, click Have Disk.
5. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM driver, type d:\ (change the driver letter to match your CD-ROM
driver if it is not driver D) in the Copy manufacturer's files from box, and click OK.
6. In the Select Device window, click the appropriate monitor model and then click OK.
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Microsoft Windows NT Operating System
1. Click Start, Setting, Control Panel, and then double-click Disply.
2. In Display Registration Information window, click Setting Tab and then click All Display Mode.
3. Select a mode that you wish to use (Resolution, Number of colors and Vertical frequency)
and then click OK.
4. Click Apply button if you see the screen working normally after clicking Test.
If the screen is not normal, change to a different mode (lower mode of resolution,
colors or frequency).
Linux Operating System
To execute X-Window, you need to make the X86Config file,
which is a type of system setting file.
1. Press Enter at the first and the second screen after executing the X86Config file.
2. The third screen is for setting your mouse.
3. Set a mouse for your computer.
4. The next screen is for selecting a Keyboard.
5. Set a Keyboard for your computer.
6. The next screen is for setting your monitor.
7. First of all, set a horizontal frequency for your monitor.
(You can enter the frequency directly.)
8. Set a vertical frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency directly.)
9. Enter the model name of your monitor.
This information will not affect the actual execution of X-Window.
10.You have finished setting up your monitor.
11. Execute X-Window after setting other requested hardware.
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Note If there is no Mode at All Display Modes, select the level of resolution and vertical frequency by
referring to the Preset Display Modes in this guide.

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1. Tilt/Swivel Base
With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
Tilt/Swivel Base Installation
Note The base is detachable.

1. Place the monitor upside-down on a flat
work surface.
2. Align the tabs on the base with the corresponding
slots on the bottom of the monitor.
3. Press the base onto the monitor until the tabs
are fully engaged in the slots. 4. Push the base toward the front of the monitor until the release latch clicks into the locked
position.
Do not bend the snap.
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2. Attaching the Base
Remove the twist-tie before attaching the base to the monitor.