SyncMaster 172B/172T
SyncMaster 172B/172T
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Safety Instructions
Notational
Warning/Caution
Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment.
Notation Conventions
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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.
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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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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.
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???Do not place the monitor face down.
??? The
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Clean
When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the
???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.
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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 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.
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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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Introduction(SyncMaster 172B)
Unpacking
Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
Unpacking
User's Guide and Driver
Installation CD
VESA Mounting Bracket
For Multimedia model (Option)
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Unpacking
Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
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Introduction(SyncMaster 172B)
Front
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.
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Front
1.Auto button
2.Exit button Source button
Use this button to auto adjustment direct access.
Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD.
When push the 'Source' button, then Selects the Video signal while the OSD is off. (When the Source button is pressed to change the input mode, a message appears in the center of the screen displaying the current mode
Note:If you select the Digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the graphic card with a digital port using the DVI cable.
3.Adjust 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 button 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
6. Power indicator This light glows green during normal operation, and blinks green once as the monitor 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.
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Rear
(The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.) 1. Power port
2. Signal port
Note: See Connecting Your Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.
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Rear
(The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.) 1. Power port
2. Signal port
3. DVI port
Note: See Connecting Your Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.
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Setup (SyncMaster 172B)
Connecting Your Monitor
1.Connect the DC Adapter 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
3.Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the
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 monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete.
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Connecting Your Monitor
1.Connect the DC Adapter 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
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
5.In the case of an old model Macintosh, you need to connect the monitor using a special Mac adaptor.
6.Turn on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete.
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Connecting Your Monitor
1.PC sound connection terminal (Input)
2.Headphone connection terminal (Output)
3.Volume
4.To listen in privacy,connect headphones here.
5.Connect a sound cable from the input source (sound
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Attaching a base (Option)
Attaching a base
NOTE: This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mm
Squeeze the folded monitor stand into the VESA mounting bracket. Then fasten it using the four supplied nuts with the monitor, mounting pad and VESA mounting bracket aligned.
1.VESA Mounting Brkt
2.Mounting interface pad
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Setup
When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the
Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here.
z Internet web site :
Windows ME
1.Insert CD into the
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.
Windows XP/2000
1.Insert CD into the
2.Click "Windows XP/2000 Driver".
3.Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button.
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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
6. Monitor driver installation is completed.
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When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the
Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here.
z Internet web site :
Microsoft?? Windows?? XP Operating System
1.Insert CD into the
2.Click "Start"
3. Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced..".
4. Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab.
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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.
8.If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button.
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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
9. Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually.
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.Click "Start" , "Setting" , "Control Panel".
2.Double click the "Display" Icon.
3.Choose the "Settings" tab and then click "Advanced..".
4.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.
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 the "Browse" button then choose A:(D:\Driver).
8.Click the "Open" button, then click "OK" button.
9.Choose your monitor model and click the "Next" button then click "Next" button.
10.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.
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Microsoft?? Windows?? Millennium Operating System
1.Click "Start" , "Setting" , "Control Panel".
2.Double click "Display" icon.
3.Select the "Settings" tab and click "Advanced Properties" button.
4.Select the "Monitor" tab.
5.Click the "Change" button in the "Monitor Type" area.
6.Choose "Specify the location of the driver".
7.Choose "Display a list of all the driver in a specific location.." then click "Next" button.
8.Click the "Have Disk" button
9.Specify A:\(D:\driver) then click "OK" button.
10.Select "Show all devices" and choose the monitor that corresponds to the one you connected to your computer and click "OK".
11.Continue choosing "Close" button and "OK" button until you close the Display Properties dialogue box.
(You can get some other screen for warning message or others, then click the appreciate option for your monitor.)
Microsoft?? Windows?? NT Operating System
1.Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, and then
2.In Display Registration Information window, click Settings Tab and then click All Display Modes.
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).
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 the user guide.
Linux Operating System
To execute
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
10.You have finished setting up your monitor.
Execute
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Brightness
Adjust the Brightness.
1.Push the Menu ( 
) button.
2.Push the Menu ( 
) button to open the Brightness adjustment screen.
3.Use the + button to increase the brightness or - button to decrease the brightness.
Direct Access Feature :
When OSD is not on the screen, Push the + or - button to adjust brightness.
Contrast
Adjust the Contrast.
1.Push the Menu ( 
) button.
2.Push the - button or + button until the Contrast screen is displayed.
3.Push the Menu ( 
) button to open the Contrast adjustment screen.
4.Use the + button to increase the contrast or - button to decrease the contrast.
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Image Lock
Fine
Image Lock is used to fine tune and get the best image by removing noises that creates unstable images with jitters and shimmers. If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Fine adjustment, use the Coarse adjustment and then use Fine again.
1.Push the Menu ( 
) button.
2.Push the - button or + button until the Image Lock screen is displayed.
3.Push the Menu ( 
) button twice to open the Fine adjustment screen.
4.Use the - or + buttons to remove any noise.
Coarse
Image Lock is used to fine tune and get the best image by removing noises that creates unstable images with jitters and shimmers. If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Fine adjustment, use the Coarse adjustment and then use Fine again.
1.Push the Menu ( 
) button.
2.Push the - button or + button until the Image Lock screen is displayed.
3.Push the Menu ( 
) button again and then press the - or + button until the Coarse screen appears. Push the
Menu ( 
) button to open the Coarse adjustment screen.
4.Use the - or + buttons to remove any noise.
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Follow these instructions to change the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display.
1.Push the Menu ( 
) button.
2.Push the - button or + button until the
3.Push the Menu ( 
) button to open the
4.Use the - and + buttons to change the horizontal position of the monitor's viewing area.
Follow these instructions to change the vetical position of the monitor's entire display.
1.Push the Menu ( 
) button.
2.Push the - button or + button until the
3.Push the Menu ( 
) button to open the
4.Use the - and + buttons to change the vertical position of the monitor's viewing area.
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Reset
Geometry Reset
Geometry parameters are replaced with the factory default values.
1.Push the Menu ( 
) button.
2.Push the - button or + button until the Reset screen is displayed.
3.Push the Menu ( 
) button twice to open the
Geometry Reset adjustment screen.
4.Push the + button to select Yes.
If you don't want to reset the monitor, use the - button to select No.
Color Reset
Color parameters are replaced with the factory default values.
1.Push the Menu ( 
) button.
2.Push the - button or + button until the Reset screen is displayed.
3.Push the Menu ( 
) button again and then press the - or + button until the Color Reset screen appears.
Push the Menu ( 
) button to open the Color Reset adjustment screen.
4.Push the + button to select Yes.
If you don't want to reset the monitor, use the - button to select No.
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Color Temperature
Color temperature is a measure of the "warmth"of the image colors.
1.Push the Menu ( 
) button.
2.Push the - button or + button until the Color Temperature screen is displayed.
3.Push the Menu ( 
) button to open the Color Temperature adjustment screen.
4.Press the - or + button to select User Adjusted, Reddish or Bluish.
Color Control
Follow these steps to adjust individual R,G,B color control.
1.Push the Menu ( 
) button.
2.Push the - button or + button until the Color Control screen is displayed.
3.Push the Menu ( 
) button to open the Color Control adjustment screen. Use the - or + button to select R(ed),
G(reen) or B(lue) and Push the Menu ( 
) button.
4.Press the - or + button to adjust the color setting.
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Language
Follow these steps to change the language used in the
menu.
You can choose one of seven languages.
English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Swedish, Russian.
Note : The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer.
1.Push the Menu ( 
) button.
2.Push the - button or + button until the Languages screen is displayed.
3.Push the Menu ( 
) button to open the languages selection screen.
4.Use the - button or + button to select the language you would like to use.
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Menu Position
You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor.
1.Push the Menu ( 
) button.
2.Push the - button or + button until the
3.Push the Menu ( 
) button twice to open the
4.Use the - and + buttons to place the menu in the horizontal position you prefer.
You can change the vertical position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor.
1.Push the Menu ( 
) button.
2.Push the - button or + button until the
3.Push the Menu ( 
) button again and then press the - or + button until the
Menu ( 
) button to open the
4.Use the - and + buttons to place the menu in the vertical position you prefer.
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Menu Display Time
The menu will automatically turn off if no adjustments are made for a certain time period.
You can set the amount of time the menu will wait before it turns off.
1.Push the Menu ( 
) button.
2.Push the - button or + button until the Menu Display Time screen is displayed.
3.Use the - or + buttons to select 5, 10, 20, 50, 200 seconds. 20 seconds is the default value.
Display Mode
You can see the frequency, the polarity of the operational signals and the resolution level.
Note : These screens do not allow any changes to the settings, they are for information only.
1.Push the Menu ( 
) button.
2.Push the - button or + button until the Display Mode screen is displayed.
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Auto Adjustment
Auto adjustment allows the monitor to
1. Push the Auto button.
To make the automatic adjustment function sharper, execute the 'AUTO' function while the AUTO PATTERN is on.
OSD Lock/Unlock
1.Push and hold in the Menu ( 
) button for 5 seconds or more to Lock the OSD.
2.Push and hold in the Menu ( 
) button for 5 seconds or more to Unlock the OSD.
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Brightness
Adjust the Brightness.
1.Push the Menu ( 
) button.
2.Push the Menu ( 
) button to open the Brightness adjustment screen.
3.Use the + button to increase the brightness or - button to decrease the brightness.
Direct Access Feature :
When OSD is not on the screen, Push the + or - button to adjust brightness.
Contrast
Adjust the Contrast.
1.Push the Menu ( 
) button.
2.Push the - button or + button until the Contrast screen is displayed.
3.Push the Menu ( 
) button to open the Contrast adjustment screen.
4.Use the + button to increase the contrast or - button to decrease the contrast.
Note: Not Available This function doesn't work in Digital input.
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Image Lock
Fine
Image Lock is used to fine tune and get the best image by removing noises that creates unstable images with jitters and shimmers. If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Fine adjustment, use the Coarse adjustment and then use Fine again.
1.Push the Menu ( 
) button.
2.Push the - button or + button until the Image Lock screen is displayed.
3.Push the Menu ( 
) button twice to open the Fine adjustment screen.
4.Use the - or + buttons to remove any noise.
Coarse
Image Lock is used to fine tune and get the best image by removing noises that creates unstable images with jitters and shimmers. If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Fine adjustment, use the Coarse adjustment and then use Fine again.
1.Push the Menu ( 
) button.
2.Push the - button or + button until the Image Lock screen is displayed.
3.Push the Menu ( 
) button again and then press the - or + button until the Coarse screen appears. Push the
Menu ( 
) button to open the Coarse adjustment screen.
4.Use the - or + buttons to remove any noise.
Note: Not Available This function doesn't work in Digital input.
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Follow these instructions to change the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display.
1.Push the Menu ( 
) button.
2.Push the - button or + button until the
3.Push the Menu ( 
) button to open the
4.Use the - and + buttons to change the horizontal position of the monitor's viewing area.
Note: Not Available This function doesn't work in Digital input.
Follow these instructions to change the vetical position of the monitor's entire display.
1.Push the Menu ( 
) button.
2.Push the - button or + button until the
3.Push the Menu ( 
) button to open the
4.Use the - and + buttons to change the vertical position of the monitor's viewing area.
Note: Not Available This function doesn't work in Digital input.
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Reset
Geometry Reset
Geometry parameters are replaced with the factory default values.
1.Push the Menu ( 
) button.
2.Push the - button or + button until the Reset screen is displayed.
3.Push the Menu ( 
) button twice to open the
Geometry Reset adjustment screen.
4.Push the + button to select Yes.
If you don't want to reset the monitor, use the - button to select No.
Color Reset
Color parameters are replaced with the factory default values.
1.Push the Menu ( 
) button.
2.Push the - button or + button until the Reset screen is displayed.
3.Push the Menu ( 
) button again and then press the - or + button until the Color Reset screen appears.
Push the Menu ( 
) button to open the Color Reset adjustment screen.
4.Push the + button to select Yes.
If you don't want to reset the monitor, use the - button to select No.
Note: Not Available This function doesn't work in Digital input.
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Color Temperature
Color temperature is a measure of the "warmth"of the image colors.
1.Push the Menu ( 
) button.
2.Push the - button or + button until the Color Temperature screen is displayed.
3.Push the Menu ( 
) button to open the Color Temperature adjustment screen.
4.Press the - or + button to select User Adjusted, Reddish,
Bluish or sRGB
(When you adjust the Brightness and Contrast after sRGB mode is selected, sRGB mode exits.)
Note: Not Available This function doesn't work in Digital input.
But sRGB mode works in Digital input.
Halftone
Change the opaqueness of the background of the OSD.
1 Push the Menu ( ) button.
2Push the - button or + button until the Halftone screen is displayed.
3Push the Menu ( 
) button to open the Halftone selection screen.
4Use the - button or + button to select on or off.
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Language
Follow these steps to change the language used in the menu.
Note : The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer.
1.Push the Menu ( 
) button.
2.Push the - button or + button until the Languages screen is displayed.
3.Push the Menu ( 
) button to open the languages selection screen.
4.Use the - button or + button to select the language you would like to use.
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Menu Position
You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor.
1.Push the Menu ( 
) button.
2.Push the - button or + button until the
3.Push the Menu ( 
) button twice to open the
4.Use the - and + buttons to place the menu in the horizontal position you prefer.
You can change the vertical position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor.
1.Push the Menu ( 
) button.
2.Push the - button or + button until the
3.Push the Menu ( 
) button again and then press the - or + button until the
Menu ( 
) button to open the
4.Use the - and + buttons to place the menu in the vertical position you prefer.
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Menu Display Time
The menu will automatically turn off if no adjustments are made for a certain time period.
You can set the amount of time the menu will wait before it turns off.
1.Push the Menu ( 
) button.
2.Push the - button or + button until the Menu Display Time screen is displayed.
3.Use the - or + buttons to select 5, 10, 20, 50, 200 seconds. 20 seconds is the default value.
Display Mode
You can see the frequency, the polarity of the operational signals and the resolution level.
Note : These screens do not allow any changes to the settings, they are for information only.
1.Push the Menu ( 
) button.
2.Push the - button or + button until the Display Mode screen is displayed.
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Auto Adjustment
Auto adjustment allows the monitor to
1. Push the Auto button.
To make the automatic adjustment function sharper, execute the 'AUTO' function while the AUTO PATTERN is on.
OSD Lock/Unlock
1.Push and hold in the Menu ( 
) button for 5 seconds or more to Lock the OSD.
2.Push and hold in the Menu ( 
) button for 5 seconds or more to Unlock the OSD.
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Troubleshooting
Check List
Before calling for service, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the phone number on the warranty card, the phone number on the Information section or contact your dealer.
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Troubleshooting
Check List
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Troubleshooting
Check List
Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor.
1.Check if the power cord and the cable are properly connected to the computer.
2.Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting.
(If it does, request an
3.If you installed a new video card or if you assembled the PC, check if the installed the adapter(video) driver and the monitor driver.
4.Check if the scanning ratio of the video screen is set at 75Hz or 85Hz. (Do not exceed 60Hz when using the maximum resolution.)
5.If you have problems in installing the adapter (video) driver, boot the computer in Safe Mode, remove the Display Adapter at the "Control Panel, System, Device Administrator" and then reboot the computer to reinstall the adapter (video) driver.
Note: If problems repeatedly occur, contact an authorized service center.
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Troubleshooting
Q&A
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Troubleshooting
Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly.
1.Turn off both your computer and the monitor.
2.Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer.
3.Turn on the monitor.
.
If the monitor is functioning properly, you will see a box with a border and text inside as shown in the following illustration:
The three boxes inside the border are red, green and blue.
Failure of any of the boxes to appear indicates a problem with your monitor.
This box also appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged.
4.Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor.
If your monitor screen remains blank after using the previous procedure,
check your video controller and computer system; your monitor is functioning properly.
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Troubleshooting
Werning Messages
If there is something wrong with the input signal, a message appears on the screen or the screen goes blank although the power indicator LED is still on. The message may indicate that the monitor is out of scan range or that you need to check the signal cable.
Environment
The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality and other features of the monitor.
1.If there are any woofer speakers near the monitor, unplug and relocate the woofer to another room.
2.Remove all electronic devices such as radios, fans, clocks and telephones that are within 3 feet (one meter) of the monitor.
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.
Useful Tips
A monitor recreates visual signals received from the PC. Therefore, if there is trouble with the PC or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, noise, Video mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact a service center or your dealer.
Judging the monitor's working condition
If there is no image on the screen or an "Video mode not supported" message comes up, disconnect the cable from the computer while the monitor is still powered on.
. If there is a message coming up on the screen or if the screen goes white, this means the monitor is in working condition.
. In this case, check the computer for trouble.
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Specifications
General (SyncMaster 172B)
General
RGB Analog, DVI Compliant Digital RGB.
Composite Sync, SOG(cable option),
Separate H/V sync, TTL level positive or negative
Maximum Pixel Clock
140 MHz
Power Supply
AC 90 ~ 264 VAC, 60/50 Hz ?? 3Hz
Signal Cable
Power Consumption
Max. 42W
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight
385 x 216 x 396.3 mm (After installing of Stand) 385 x 56.8 x 324.7mm (After folding the stand)
Weight
4.7 kg (With Basic Stand)
4.7 kg (Multimedia Stand)
VESA Mounting Interface
100 mm x 100 mm (for use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.)
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General (SyncMaster 172B)
Environmental considerations
Plug and Play Capability
This monitor can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible system. Interaction of the monitor and computer systems will provide the best operating conditions and monitor settings. In most cases, monitor installation will proceed automatically, unless the user wishes to select alternate settings.
Dot Acceptable
TFT LCD panel manufactured by using advanced semiconductor technology with precision of 99.999% above is used for this product. But the pixels of RED, GREEN, BLUE and WHITE color seem to be bright sometimes or some of black pixels could be seen. This is not from bad quality and you can use it without uneasiness.
z For example, the number of TFT LCD pixels that is contained in this product are 3,932,160.
Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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General (SyncMaster 172T)
General
RGB Analog, DVI Compliant Digital RGB.
Composite Sync, SOG(cable option),
Separate H/V sync, TTL level positive or negative
Maximum Pixel Clock
140 MHz
Power Supply
AC 90 ~ 264 VAC, 60/50 Hz ?? 3Hz
Signal Cable
Power Consumption
Max. 42W
Dimensions (WxDxH)
385 X 216 X 396.3 mm (After installing of Stand) 385 x 56.8 x 324.7 mm (After folding the stand)
Weight
4.7 kg (With Basic Stand)
4.7 kg (Multimedia Stand)
VESA Mounting Interface
100 mm x 100 mm (for use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.)
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Environmental considerations
Plug and Play Capability
This monitor can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible system. Interaction of the monitor and computer systems will provide the best operating conditions and monitor settings. In most cases, monitor installation will proceed automatically, unless the user wishes to select alternate settings.
Dot Acceptable
TFT LCD panel manufactured by using advanced semiconductor technology with precision of 99.999% above is used for this product. But the pixels of RED, GREEN, BLUE and WHITE color seem to be bright sometimes or some of black pixels could be seen. This is not from bad quality and you can use it without uneasiness.
z For example, the number of TFT LCD pixels that is contained in this product are 3,932,160.
Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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PowerSaver
This monitor has a
This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR?? compliant and ENERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPMS functionality.
As an ENERGY STAR?? Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR?? guidelines for energy efficiency.
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Preset Timing Modes
If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically. However, if the signal differs, the screen may go blank while the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjust the screen as follows.
Table 1. Preset Timing Modes
Horizontal Frequency
The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is called Horizontal Cycle and the inverse number of the Horizontal Cycle is called Horizontal Frequency. Unit: kHz
Vertical Frequency
Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the same image many times per second to display an image to the user. The frequency of this repetition is called Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate. Unit: Hz
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Terms
???Dot Pitch
The image on a monitor is composed of red, green and blue dots. The closer the dots, the higher the resolution. The distance between two dots of the same color is called the 'Dot Pitch'. Unit: mm
???Vertical Frequency
The screen must be redrawn several times per second in order to create and display an image for the user. The frequency of this repetition per second is called Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate. Unit: Hz
Example: If the same light repeats itself 60 times per second, this is regarded as 60 Hz. In this case, flickering of the screen can be detected. To avoid this problem, there is a
???Horizontal Frequency
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The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is called Horizontal Cycle. The inverse number of the Horizontal Cycle is called Horizontal Frequency. Unit: kHz
Interlace and
Showing the horizontal lines of the screen from the top to the bottom in order is called the Non- Interlace method while showing odd lines and then even lines in turn is called the Interlace method. The
Plug & Play
This is a function that provides the best quality screen for the user by allowing the computer and the monitor to exchange information automatically. This monitor follows the international standard VESA DDC for the Plug & Play function.
Resolution
The number of horizontal and vertical dots used to compose the screen image is called 'resolution'. This number shows the accuracy of the display. High resolution is good for performing multiple tasks as more image information can be shown on the screen.
Example: If the resolution is 1024 X 768, this means the screen is composed of 1024 horizontal dots (horizontal resolution) and 768 vertical lines (vertical resolution).
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FCC Information
User Instructions
The Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement includes the following warning:
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television receptions, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
zReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
zIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
zConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
zConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. If necessary, consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. You may find the booklet called How to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems helpful. This booklet was prepared by the Federal Communications Commission. It is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock Number
The party responsible for product compliance:
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD America QA Lab of Samsung
3351 Michelson Drive,
Suite #290, Irvine, CA92612 USA Tel)
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Warning
User must use shielded signal interface cables to maintain FCC compliance for the product.
Provided with this monitor is a detachable power supply cord with IEC320 style terminations. It may be suitable for connection to any UL Listed personal computer with similar configuration. Before making the connection, make sure the voltage rating of the computer convenience outlet is the same as the monitor and that the ampere rating of the computer convenience outlet is equal to or exceeds the monitor voltage rating.
For 120 Volt applications, use only UL Listed detachable power cord with NEMA configuration
VCCI
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
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???IC Compliance Notice
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Cet appareil Num??rique de classe Brespecte toutes les exigences du R??glemont
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MPR II Compliance
This monitor complies with SWEDAC(MPR II) recommendations for reduced electric and magnetic fields.
European Notice (Europe only)
Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), (92/31/EEC), (93/68/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms:
. EN55022:1998 - Radio Frequency Interference
. EN55024:1998 - Electromagnetic Immunity
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. EN60950 - Product Safety.
???PCT Notice
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AB general requirements
AB2 Written
Congratulations! You have just purchased a TCO'95 approved and labelled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and to the further development of
Why do we have
In many countries, environmental labelling has become an established method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the environment.The main problem as far as monitors and other electronic equipment are concerned is that environmentally harmful substances are used both in the products and during their manufacture. Since it has not been possible so far for the majority of electronic equipment to be recycled in a satisfactory way, most of these potentially damaging substances sooner or later enter Nature.
There are also other characteristics of a monitor, such as energy consumption levels, that are important from both the working and natural environment viewpoints. Since all types of conventional electricity generation have a negative effect on the environment (acidic and
What does labelling involve?
This product meets the requirements for the TCO'95 scheme, which provides for international environmental labelling of monitors. The labelling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees), Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation) and NUTEK (The National Board for Industrial and Technical Development in Sweden).
The requirements cover a wide range of issues: environment, ergonomics, usability, emission of electrical and magnetic fields, energy consumption and electrical and fire safety.
The environmental demands concern among other things restrictions on the presence and use of heavy metals, brominated and chlorinated flame retardants, CFCs (freons), and chlorinated solvents. The product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to have an environmental plan, which must be adhered to in each country where the company conducts its operations policy. The energy requirements include a demand that the monitor after a certain period of inactivity shall reduce its power consumption to a lower level, in one or more stages. The length of time to reactivate the monitor shall be reasonable for the user. Labelled products must meet strict environmental demands, for example in respect of the reduction of electric and magnetic fields, along with physical and visual ergonomics and good usability.
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TCO Development Unit
On the page this folder you will find a brief summary of the environmental requirements met by this product. The complere environmental criteria document may be ordered from:
TCO Development Unit
Fax: +46 8 782 92 07
Current information regarding
TCO'95 is a
Environmental Requirements
Brominated flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. In turn, they delay the spread of fire. Up to thirty percent of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances. These are related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs, which are suspected to give rise to similar harm, including reproductive damage in fish eating birds and mammals, due to the bioaccumulative processes. Flame retardants have been found in human blood and researchers fear that disturbances in foetus development may occur. TCO'95 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than 25 grams must not contain organically bound chlorine and bromine.
Lead
Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and capacitors. Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses, causes lead poisoning. TCO'95 requirement Permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed.
Cadmium
Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the colour generating layers of certain computer displays. Cadmium damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. TCO'95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than 25 ppm (parts per million) of cadmium. The
Mercury
Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. Mercury damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. TCO'95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than 25 ppm (parts per million) of mercury. It also demands that no mercury is present in any of the electrical or electronics components concerned with the display unit.
CFCs (freons)
CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards and in the manufacturing of expanded foam for packaging. CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere, causing increased reception on Earth of ultraviolet light with consequent increased risks of skin cancer (malignant melanoma).
. The relevant TCO'95 requirement: Neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the manufacturing of the product or its packaging.
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Congratulations!
You have just purchased a TCO'99 approved and labelled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and also to the further development of environmentally adapted electronics products.
This product meets the requirements for the TCO'99 scheme which provides for an international environmental and quality labelling labelling of personal computers. The labelling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO(The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees),
Svenska Naturskyddsforeningen(The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation), Statens Energimyndighet(The Swedish National Energy Administration) and SEMKO AB.
The requirements cover a wide range of issuse: environment, ergonomics, usability, reduction of electric and magnetic fields, energy consumption and electrical safety.
Why do we have environmentally labelled computers?
In many countries, environmental labelling has become an established method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the environment. The main problem, as far as computers and other electronics equipment are concerned, is that environmentally harmful substances are used both in the products and during their manufacture. Since it is not so far possible to satisfactorily recycle the majority of electronics equipment, most of these potentially damaging substances sooner or later enter nature.
There are also other characteristics of a computer, such as energy consumption levels, that are important from the viewpoints of both the work (internal) and natural (external) environments. Since all methods of electricity generation have a negative effect on the environment (e.g. acidic and
Electronics equipment in offices is often left running continuously and thereby consumes a lot of energy.
What does labelling involve?
The environmental demands has been developed by Svenska Naturskyddsforeningen
(The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation). These demands impose restrictions on the presence and use of heavy metals, brominated and chlorinated flame retardants, CFCs(freons)and chlorinated solvents, among other things. The product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to have an environmental policy which must be adhered to in each country where the company implements its operational policy.
The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and/or display, after a certain period of inactivity, shall reduce its power consumption to a lower level in one or more stages.
The length of time to reactivate the computer shall be reasonable for the user.
Below you will find a brief summary of the environmental requirements met by this product. The complete environmental criteria document may be ordered from:
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TCO Development
Fax: +46 8 782 92 07
Email (Internet): development@tco.se
Current information regarding TCO'99 approved and labelled products may also be obtained via the Internet, using the address:
Environmental requirements
Flame retardants
Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. Their purpose is to prevent, or at least to delay the spread of fire. Up to 30% of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances. Most flame retardants contain bromine or chloride, and those flame retardants are chemically related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs. Both the flame retardants containing bromine or chloride and the PCBs are suspected of giving rise to severe health effects, including reproductive damage in
The relevant TCO'99 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than 25 grams must not contain flame retardants with organically bound bromine or chlorine. Flame retardants are allowed in the printed circuit boards since no substitutes are available.
Cadmium**
Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the
Mercury**
Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. It damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that batteries may not contain any mercury. It also demands that mercury is not present in any of the electrical or electronics components associated with the labelled unit. There is however one exception. Mercury is, for the time being, permitted in the back light system of flat panel monitors as today there is no commercially available alternative. TCO aims on removing this exception when a Mercury free alternative is available.
CFCs (freons)
The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the manufacture and assembly of the product. CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards. CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere, causing increased reception on earth of ultraviolet light with e.g. increased risks of skin cancer (malignant melanoma) as a consequence.
Lead**
Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and capacitors. Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses, causes lead poisoning. The relevant TCO'99 requirement permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed.
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**Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are
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Natural Color
???Natural Color Software Program
One of the recent problems in using a computer is that the color of the images printed out by a printer or other images scanned by a scanner or a digital camera are not the same as those shown on the monitor.
The Natural Color S/W is the very solution for this problem. It is a color administration system developed by Samsung Electronics in association with Korea Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI). This system is available only for Samsung monitors and makes the color of the images on the monitor the same as the printed or scanned images.
For more information, refer to Help (F1) in the software program.
How to install the Natural Color software
Insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the
Enter D:\color\eng\setup.exe and then press the key.
(If the drive where the CD is inserted is not D:\, enter the applicable drive.)
How to delete the Natural Color software program
Select [Setting]/[Control Panel] on the [Start] menu and then
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For Better Display
1Adjust computer resolution and screen injection rate (refresh rate) in control panel of computer as described below to enjoy the best quality of picture. You can have an uneven quality of picture in the screen if the best quality of picture is not provided in
Resolution: SyncMaster 1208 x 1024
Vertical frequency (refresh rate): 60 Hz
2TFT LCD panel manufactured by using advanced semiconductor technology with precision of 99.999% above is used for this product. But the pixels of RED, GREEN, BLUE and WHITE color seem to be bright sometimes or some of black pixels could be seen. This is not from bad quality and you can use it without uneasiness.
For example, the number of TFT LCD pixels that is contained in this product are (3,932,160.)
3When you clean the monitor and the panel outside, please apply the recommended small amount of cleaner by using soft and dry cloth and polish it. Let LCD area not to be forced but to be scrubbed out softly. If excessive force is applied, you can have a stain on it.
4If you are not satisfied with the quality of picture, you can get better quality of picture by executing "auto adjustment function" in display screen that is appeared as window termination button is pressed. If there's still noise after automatic adjustment, use FINE/COARSE adjustment function.
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