SyncMaster 551v/551s
User’s Manual Index Main Page On-Screen Display Safety Instructions Troubleshooting Power Check List Installation Q&A Cleaning Self-Test Feature Check Other Introduction Specifications Unpacking General Specifications Front Preset Display Modes Rear PowerSaver Bottom Setup Information Connecting Your Monitor Service Installing the Video Driver Terms Windows 2000 Regulatory Other Operating System Authority Tilt/Swivel Base Installation 2
User’s Manual Safety Instructions Warning / Caution Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment.
User’s Manual 4 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. 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 use a damaged or loose plug. ◆ This may cause an electric shock or fire.
User’s Manual Safety Instructions ● 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.
User’s Manual 6 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 monitor carefully.
User’s Manual Safety Instructions Cleaning 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.
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 dealer or service. ◆ This may cause an electric shock or a fire. ● Do not place any heavy objects on the monitor.
User’s Manual Safety Instructions ● 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.
User’s Manual Introduction Unpacking Monitor and Stand Power Cord Stand Quick Setup Guide (Some models include a stand attached.) Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
User’s Manual 11 Introduction Front 1. Exit button 2,3 Adjust buttons 4. Menu button 5. Power indicator 6. Power button Note: : : : : Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD. These buttons allow you to highlight and adjust items in the menu. Use this button to open the OSD and activate a highlighted menu item. This light glows green during normal operation, and grows green when you are making adjustments. : Use this button to turn the monitor on and off.
User’s Manual 12 Introduction Rear 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. (The configuration at the back of the moniter may vary from product to product.) Bottom 1.
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 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.
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. z Internet web site : http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ (Europe) http://www.samsungmonitor.com/ (USA) http://www.sec.co.kr/ (Korea) http://www.
Setup Windows XP/2000 1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM driver. 2. Click "Windows XP/2000 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. 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 http://www.
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. z Internet web site : http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ (Europe) http://www.samsungmonitor.com/ (USA) http://www.sec.co.kr/ (Korea) http://www.
Setup 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.
Setup This is your Thi monitor it driver di i under d certifying tif i MS logo,and l d this thi installation i t ll ti don't d 't damage d system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor Homepage http://www.samsung-monitor.com/. 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.
Setup Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Operating System 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Click "Start" , "Setting" , "Control Panel". Double click "Display" icon. Select the "Settings" tab and click "Advanced Properties" button. Select the "Monitor" tab. Click the "Change" button in the "Monitor Type" area. Choose "Specify the location of the driver". Choose "Display a list of all the driver in a specific location.." then click "Next" button.
Setup 7. C Continue choosing "Close"" b button button the "Di "Display 7 ti h i "Cl tt and d "OK" b tt until til you close l th l Properties" dialogue box. Microsoft® Windows® NT Operating System 1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, and then double-click Display icon. 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.
User’s Manual Setup Tilt/Swivel Base Installation 1. Tilt/Swivel Base With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. Note The base is detachable.
User’s Manual Setup 2. Attaching the Base 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. Do not bend the snap. 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.
User’s Manual 21 Setup 3. Removing the Base 5. Squeeze and pull up on the release latch on the base. 6. Push the base toward the back of the monitor and lift up to remove the base. Note The Base will align with the monitor slots in only one position.
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User’s Manual 23 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System Menu How to adjust Brightness Adjust the Brightness. With the menu off, push the menu button. Push the - button or + button until the Brightness screen is displayed. Push the menu button to open the Brightness adjustment screen. Use the + button to increase the brightness or - button to decrease the brightness. Contrast Adjust the Contrast. With the menu off, push the menu button.
User’s Manual 24 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System Menu How to adjust H-Position Follow these instructions to change the Position of the monitor’s entire display. With the menu off, push the menu button. Push the - button or + button until the H-Position screen is displayed. Push the menu button to open the H-Position adjustment screen. Use the - and + buttons to change the Horizontal position of the monitor’s viewing area.
User’s Manual 25 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System Menu How to adjust H-Size Follow these instructions to change the Size of the monitor’s entire display. With the menu off, push the menu button. Push the - button or + button until the H-Size screen is displayed. Push the menu button to open the H-Size adjustment screen. Use the - and + buttons to change the Horizontal Size of the monitor’s viewing area. V-Size Follow these instructions to change the Size of the monitor’s entire display.
User’s Manual 26 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System Menu How to adjust Pincushion Adjust the pincushion setting when the sides of the display are bowed in or bowed out With the menu off, push the menu button. Push the - button or + button until the Pincushion screen is displayed. Push the menu button to open the Pincushion adjustment screen. Use the - button or + button to adjust the pincushion setting.
User’s Manual 27 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System Menu How to adjust Parallelogram Adjust the parallelogram setting when the display is leaning left or right. With the menu off, push the menu button. Push the - button or + button until the Geometry screen is displayed. Push the menu button again and then press the - or + button until the Parallelogram screen appears. Push the menu button to open the Parallelogram adjustment screen. Use the - button or + button to adjust the parallel setting.
User’s Manual 28 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System Menu How to adjust Pinbalance Adjust the pinbalance setting when the sides of the display are bowed towards the left or right. With the menu off, push the menu button. Push the - button or + button until the Geometry screen is displayed. Push the menu button again and then press the - or + button until the Pinbalance screen appears. Push the menu button to open the Pinbalance adjustment screen.
User’s Manual 29 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System Menu How to adjust Language Follow these steps to change the language used in the menu. You can choose one of ten languages. English,German,French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Russian, Polish, or Magyar. Some OSD languages may not appear in some areas. With the menu off, push the menu button. Push the - button or + button until the Language screen is displayed. Push the menu button to open the Language selection screen.
User’s Manual 30 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System Menu How to adjust V-Moire A “Moiré” pattern can appear on your screen, looking like a series of concentric circles or arcs. To eliminate this pattern, use the clear moiré adjustments. With the menu off, push the menu button. Push the - button or + button until the Advanced screen is displayed. Push the menu button again and then press the - or + button until the V-Moire screen appears. Push the menu button to open the V-Moire adjustment screen.
User’s Manual 31 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System Menu How to adjust Video Input Level Some video cards use video signals higher than 1.0V which causes the display to be very bright. For those video cards, use this feature to select the 1.0V Level. With the menu off, push the menu button. Push the - button or +button until the Advanced screen is displayed. Push the menu button again and then press the - or + button until the Video Input Level screen appears.
User’s Manual 32 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System Menu How to adjust Zoom Follow these instructions to get a close-up or a longshot view of the monitor’s viewing area. With the menu off, push the menu button. Push the - button or + button until the Zoom screen is displayed. Push the menu button to open the Zoom adjustment screen. Use the - button to decrease the screen viewing area. Use the + button to enlarge the screen viewing area.
User’s Manual 33 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System Menu How to adjust Degauss The Degauss feature will remove color impurities caused by magnetic fields. You can use this function to turn on the power of the monitor or change the power saving mode to the normal mode. Do not use the Degauss feature more than once within a 30-minute period. With the menu off, push the menu button. Push the - button or + button until the Degauss screen is displayed. Push the menu button to execute the degauss function.
User’s Manual 34 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System Menu How to adjust Display Timing The information on this screen shows Display Timing , User Timing and Factory Timing. With the menu off, push the menu button. Push the - button or + button until the Display Timing screen is displayed. Push the menu button to open the Display Timing adjustment screen. Use the - button to see user control mode and thedefault mode.
User’s Manual Troubleshooting Chek List Note Before calling for service, check the information in this section to see if you can solve the problem 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. Symptom Chek List Solution Is the power cord connected properly? Check the power cord connection and supply.
User’s Manual Troubleshooting Symptom Chek List Solution Check the monitor configuration to see if it is in Interlace Mode. (Interlace Mode: Vertical frequency 43Hz, 87Hz(i), etc) The signal from the video card exceeds the maximum resolution and frequency of the monitor. Are there any magnetic products such as a high voltage wire near by? Move the monitor away from anything that can create a strong magnetic field.
User’s Manual Troubleshooting Symptom Chek List Solution Are there any magnetic products such as an adapter, speaker or a high voltage wire near the monitor? Enter the OSD and perform a 'Degauss'. Is the frequency properly adjusted when checking the Display Timing on the menu? Adjust the frequency properly by referring to the video card manual and the Preset Display Modes. Keep the monitor away from any magnetic products. (The maximum frequency per resolution may differ from product to product.
User’s Manual Troubleshooting 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 after-service for the main board of the computer.) 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.
User’s Manual Troubleshooting Q&A Question How can I change the frequency? Answer Frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card. Note that video card support can vary, depending on the version of the driver used. (Refer to the computer or the video card manual for details.) How can I adjust the resolution? Windows 95/98: Set the resolution at the Control Panel, Display, Settings. Windows 3.1: Change the resolution and the colors using the VGA Utility provided by the video card.
User’s Manual 40 Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check A self-test feature is provided that allows you to check for proper monitor function. If your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark and the power indicator is blinking, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps: Self-Test Feature Check 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.
User’s Manual 41 Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check Warning 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.
User’s Manual Specifications General Specifications General Model Name Picture Tube Type Deflection angle Dot Pitch Screen type SyncMaster 551v 15"(38cm) Full square type (35cm viewable) 90° 0.24mm(Horizontal) Aluminized tri-color phosphor dot trio with black matrix. Anti-doming invar shadow mask.Glare/ESF.
User’s Manual Specifications General Specifications General Model Name Picture Tube Type Deflection angle Dot Pitch Screen type SyncMaster 551s 15"(38cm) Full square type (35cm viewable) 90° 0.24mm (Horizontal) Aluminized tri-color phosphor dot trio with black matrix. Anti-doming invar shadow mask.
User’s Manual 44 Specifications Preset Display Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Display 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. Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) IBM, 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.
User’s Manual Specifications PowerSaver This monitor has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by switching your monitor into a low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. The monitor automatically returns to normal operation when you move the computer's mouse or press a key on the keyboard. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for long periods.
User’s Manual 46 Information Service ● U.S.A. Samsung Computer Products Customer Service 400 Valley Road, Suite 201, Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Tel. : (973)601-6000, 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) Fax. : (973)601-6001 http://samsungmonitor.com/ ● BRAZIL Samsung Eletronica da Amazonia Ltda.R. Prof. Manoelito de Ornellas, 303, Terro B Chacara Sto. Antonio, CEP : 04719-040 Sao Paulo, SP SAC : 0800 124 421 http://www.samsung.com.br/ ● CANADA Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.
User’s Manual Information 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.
User’s Manual 48 Information Regulatory FCC Information | IC Compliance Notice | MPR II Compliance European Notice (Europe only) | PCT Notice TCO'95-Ecological requirements for personal computers (TCO applied model only) TCO'99-Ecological requirements for personal computers (TCO applied model only) ● 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 t
User’s Manual 49 Information 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.
User’s Manual 50 Information ● TCO'95-Ecological requirements for personal computers (TCO applied model only) AB general requirements AB2 Written Eco-document acompanying the products 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 environmentally- adapted electronic products.
User’s Manual 51 Information 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.
User’s Manual 52 Information The requirements cover a wide range of issuse: environment, ergonomics, usability, reduction of electric and magnetic fields, energy consumption and electrical safet 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.
User’s Manual 53 Information 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.
User’s Manual 54 Information Authority Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2001 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
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