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SyncMaster 171B/171S/181B/171T/171Q
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User’s Manual Index Main Page On-Screen Display Safety Instructions Troubleshooting Notational Check List Power Q & A Installation Self-Test Feature Check Cleaning Other Introduction Specifications Unpacking General Specifications Front PowerSaver Rear Preset Display Modes Setup Information Connecting Your Monitor Service Installing the Monitor Driver Terms — Automatic Regulatory — Manual Natural Color Installing VESA compliant For Better Display mounting A
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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
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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 e
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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.
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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 monito
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User’s Manual Safety Instructions Installation Do not place the monitor face down. The TFT-LCD surface may be damaged.
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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.
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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 deal- er or service. This may cause an electric shock or a fire. Do not place any heavy objects on the monitor. This
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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.
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User’s Manual Introduction Unparking Monitor and Stand Power Cord Signal Cable Quick Setup Guide Pivot Stand and S/W CD (Option-SyncMaster 171B/181B) Warranty Card (Not available in all locations) User's Guide and Driver Installation CD Please make sure the following items are included (Some models include a stand attached. ) with your monitor. If any items are missing, Please make sure the following items are contact your dealer. included with your monitor. If any item
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User’s Manual Introduction Unparking (SyncMaster 171T) Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. General Monitor and Stand Power Cord Signal Cable DVI Cable (Option) Quick Setup Guide Pivot Stand and S/W CD(Option) Warranty Card (Not available in all locations) User's Guide and Driver Installation CD (Some models include a stand attached. ) For Multimedia model (Option) Please make sure the following
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User’s Manual Introduction Front 1. Auto button : Use this button to auto adjustment direct access. 2. Exit button : Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD. 3,4. Adjust buttons : These buttons allow you to highlight and adjust items in the menu. 5. Menu button : Use this button to open the OSD and activate a highlighted menu item. 6. Power button : Use this button to turn the monitor on and off. 7. Power indicator : This light glows green during normal operation, and blinks gr
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User’s Manual Introduction (SyncMaster 171T) Front Use this button to auto adjustment direct access. 1. Auto button Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD. 2. Exit button If the Exit button is pressed while the OSD menu is off, the Analog and Digital input signal is selected alternately. If the input signal is selected, the OSD showing the currently selected input signal appears while the screen flickers. (The OSD showing the currently selected input signal also appears when the
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User’s Manual Introduction Rear (The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.) 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) Note : See Connecting Your Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.
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User’s Manual Introduction Rear (SyncMaster 171T) (The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.) 1. Power on/off Switch Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on 2. Power port the back of the monitor. 3. Multimedia Stand Power Port Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. 4. DVI Port Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI Port on the back of your Monitor. 5. Signal Port Connect the signal cable t
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User’s Manual Setup 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 signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. 3. Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D-SUB connection cable. 4. In the case of an old model Macintosh, you need to connect the monitor using a special Mac adaptor. 5. Turn on your computer and mo
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User’s Manual Setup (SyncMaster 171T) Connecting Your Monitor Setup-General 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 signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. 3. Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI Port on the back of your Monitor. 4. Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D-SUB connection cable. 5. In the case of an old model M
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User’s Manual Setup (SyncMaster 171T) Connecting Your Monitor Setup-For Multimedia model (Option) 1. Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. 2. Connect a sound cable from the input source (sound card,computer,CD-ROM drive). 3. To listen in privacy,connect headphones here. Multimedia Speaker Stand 1. Speaker Power Code 2. On/Off Volume 3. Bass Control 4. Treble Control 5. Stereo Input Jack 6. Headphone Jack
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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.
