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SyncMaster 743N/743NX/943N/943NX
LCD Monitor
User Manual
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Safety Instructions Notational Note Please read the following safety instructions as they are designed to prevent damage to property and harm to the user. Warning / Caution Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the equipment. Notational Conventions Important to read and under- Prohibited stand at all times Disconnect the plug from the Do not disassemble outlet Ground to prevent an electric Do not touch shock Power When not used for extended
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Safety Instructions Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects upon them, which could cause damage. • This may cause electric shock or fire. Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to one outlet. • This may cause fire. Do not disconnect the power cord while using the monitor. • A surge may be caused by the separation and may damage the mon- itor. Do not use the power cord when the connector or plug is dusty. • If the connector or plug of the power cord is dust
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Safety Instructions Do not place the product on the floor. • Take care, as someone, specifically children may trip over it. TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE, KEEP CANDLES OR OTHER OPEN FLAMES AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES. • Otherwise, this may cause fire. Keep any heating devices away from the power cable. • A melted coating may cause electric shock or fire. Do not install the product in places with poor ventilation, for instance, a bookshelf, closet, etc. • Any increase in the internal
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Safety Instructions Do not spray water or detergent directly onto the monitor. • This may cause damage, electric shock or 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 using a dry cloth. • A dirty connector may cause electric shock or fire. Make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the product. • Otherwise, this may cause electric shock or fire. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet
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Safety Instructions Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal cable. • This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or 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 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 water containers, chemical products or small
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Safety Instructions To ease eye strain, take at least a five-minute break after every hour of using the monitor. Do not install the product on an unstable, uneven surface or a location prone to vibrations. • Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or the person carrying it. Using the product in a location prone to vibrations may shorten the lifetime of the product or may cause the product to catch fire. When moving the monitor, turn off and unplug the power cord. Make sure that a
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Safety Instructions • Keep the angle of the elbow perpendicular. • Keep the angle of the knees at more than 90 degree. Do not let your feet fall up from the floor. Adjust the arm position so that it is below the heart. 7
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Introduction Package Contents Note Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Contact a local dealer to buy optional items. Unpacking Type 1 Monitor & Simple stand Note MagicRotation program can not be provided as Simple Stand does not support Pivot function. Type2 Monitor & HAS stand Manuals Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card User's Guide (Not available in all loca- tions) 8
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Introduction Cables D-Sub Cable Power Cord Others Cleaning Cloth Note This is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature. Your Monitor Initial Settings Select the language using the up or down key. The displayed content will disappear after 40 seconds. Turn the Power button off and on. It will be displayed again. It can be displayed up to three (3) times. Make sure to adjust the resolution of your PC before reaching the maximum count. Note The resolution disp
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Introduction Front MENU button [MENU/ ] Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. Customized Key[ ] You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to your pref- erences. Note You can configure the customized key for a required function via Setup > Cus- tomized Key. Brightness button [ ] When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. >> Click here to see an animation clip Adjust buttons
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Introduction Power button [ ] Use this button for turning the monitor on and off. Power Indicator This light glows blue during normal operation, and blinking blue once as the mon- itor saves your adjustments. 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. Rear Note The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from p
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Introduction Cable holding ring • Fix the cables using the holding ring, as shown in the figure. 12
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Connections Connecting Cables 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. Use a connection appropriate for your computer. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card. • Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub port on the back of your monitor. [RGB IN] Connected to a Macintosh. • Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D-sub connection cable. Note If the monitor
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Connections Using the Stand Monitor Assembly Simple Stand HAS Stand Monitor and Bottom HAS Stand A. Stand Stopper Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 75 mm x 75 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. 14
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Connections Simple Stand HAS Stand A. Monitor B. Mounting interface pad (Sold separately) 1. Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord. 2. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen. 3. Remove two screws and then remove the stand from the LCD monitor. 4. Align the mounting interface pad with the holes in the rear cover mounting pad and secure it with four screws that came with the arm-type base, wall mount hanger or other base. • Do not
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Using the Software Monitor Driver Note 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 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.com/ (Worldwide) Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic) 1. Insert
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Using the Software Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) ® Microsoft Windows Vista™‚ Operating System 1. Insert your Manual CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Click (Start) and "Control Panel". Then, double-click on "Appearance and Personalization". 3. Click "Personalization" and then "Display Settings". 4. C
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Using the Software Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. 6. Click "Update Driver..." in the "Driver" tab. 7. Check the "Browse my computer for driver software" checkbox and click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer". 8. Click "Have Disk...” and select the folder (for example, D:\Drive) where the driver setup file is located, and click "OK". 18
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Using the Software 9. Select the model that matches your monitor from the list of monitor models on the screen, and click "Next". 10. Click "Close" → "Close" → "OK" → "OK" on the following screens displayed in sequence. ® ® Microsoft Windows XP Operating System 19
