Samsung 171B, 171S, 181B, 171T, 171Q manual Troubleshooting, User’s Manual, Check List, General

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The screen suddenly has become unbalanced.

User’s Manual

Troubleshooting

Check List

General

The screen suddenly has become unbalanced.

Have you changed the video card or the driver?

Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency to the monitor?

Adjust screen image position and size using the OSD.

Adjust the resolution and frequency at the video card.

(Refer to the Preset Display Modes).

The screen can be unbalanced due to the cycle of the video card signals. Readjust Position by referring to the OSD.

The screen is out of focus or OSD cannot be adjusted.

LED is blinking but no images on the screen.

There are only 16 colors shown on the screen. The screen colors have changed after changing the video card.

Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency on the monitor?

Is the frequency properly adjusted when checking the Display Timing on the menu?

Have the Windows colors been set properly?

Has the video card been set properly?

Adjust the resolution and frequency of the video card.

(Refer to the Preset Display Modes).

Adjust the frequency properly by referring to the video card manual and the Preset Display Modes.

(The maximum frequency per resolution may differ from product to product.)

For Windows ME/XP/2000:

Set the colors properly at the Control Panel, Display, Settings.

Set the video card by referring to the video card manual.

There is a message that reads "Unrecognized monitor, Plug & Play (VESA DDC) monitor found".

Have you installed the monitor driver?

See the video card manual to see if the Plug & Play (VESA DDC) function can be supported.

Install the monitor driver according to the Driver Installation Instructions.

Install the monitor driver according to the Driver Installation Instructions.

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Contents SyncMaster 171B/171S/181B/171T/171Q User’s Manual IndexNotation Conventions Safety InstructionsNotational Warning/Caution Do not use a damaged or loose plug PowerDo not connect too many extension cords or plugs to an outlet Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet InstallationThe TFT-LCD surface may be damaged Do not place the monitor face downDo not spray detergent directly on the monitor CleanDo not remove coveror back. No user serviceable parts inside OtherNever insert anything metallic into the monitor openings Unparking IntroductionMonitor and Stand Power Cord Signal Cable Quick Setup Guide Warranty CardPower Cord Unparking SyncMaster 171TSignal Cable DVI Cable Option Quick Setup Guide Pivot Stand and S/W CDOption Warranty CardFront Use this button to auto adjustment direct access Front SyncMaster 171Tthe OSD showing the currently selected input signal appears while the the power saving modeRear Power on/off Switch Rear SyncMaster 171TPower port Signal PortConnecting Your Monitor SetupSetup-General Connecting Your Monitor SyncMaster 171T1. Speaker Power Code 2. On/Off Volume 3. Bass Control Setup-For Multimedia model OptionMultimedia Speaker Stand 4. Treble Control 5. Stereo Input Jack 6. Headphone JackWindows ME 2. Click Windows XP/2000 Driver Windows XP/2000User’s Manual 4. Click the Properties button on the Monitor tab and select Driver tab 9. Click the Close button then click OK button continually Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System How to install 1. Click Start , Setting , Control Panel6. Choose Specify the location of the driver 1. Click Start , Setting , Control PanelMicrosoft Windows Millennium Operating System Linux Operating System Microsoft Windows NT Operating SystemRemoving the base Installing VESA compliant mounting1. Rear cover mounting pad 2. Mounting interface pad Attaching a baseSyncMaster 171B/171S/181B/171Q On-Screen Displayfeature 4. Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD Contrast BrightnessHow to adjust Adjust the BrightnessCoarse Image LockFine V-Position PositionH-Position Color Reset ResetGeometry Reset Color Control Color TemperatureColor Temperature Language Image EffectMenu Halfton Menu PositionV-Position Menu PositionMenu PositionH-Position Display Mode Menu Display TimeOSD Lock/Unlock Auto AdjustmentSyncMaster 171T Brightness On Screen DisplayContrast Adjust the BrightnessCoarse Image LockFine V-Position PositionH-Position Geometry Reset ResetColor Reset Geometry parameters are replaced with the factory default valuesColor Temperature Color TemperatureColor Control Follow these steps to adjust individual R,G,B color controlLanguage Image SizeChange the opaqueness of the background of the OSD HalftoneMenu PositionV-Position Menu PositionH-PositionDisplay Mode Menu Display TimeOSD Lock/Unlock Auto Adjustment1 Push the Auto button 1 Push the Menu button for 5 seconds or more to Lock the OSDCheck List TroubleshootingSymptom SolutionsLED is blinking but no images on the screen The screen is out of focus or OSD cannot be adjustedThe screen suddenly has become unbalanced Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor Answer Question1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor Self-Test Feature CheckEnvironment Self-Test Feature Check Werning MessagesUseful Tips Judging the monitors working conditionResolution SpecificationsInput Signal, Terminated Power SupplyDimensions WxDxH / Weight General Power ConsumptionVESA Mounting Interface Environmental considerationsResolution SpecificationsInput Signal, Terminated Power SupplyGeneral Power Consumption SpecificationsDimensions WxDxH / Weight User’s ManualResolution Multimedia Speaker Stand Resolution SpecificationsInput Signal, Terminated Power SupplyGeneral Power Consumption Power saving mode PowerSaverPower Switch off SyncMaster 171B/171S/171QHorizontal Preset Timing Modes SyncMaster 171BVertical Pixel ClockPreset Timing Modes SyncMaster 171S/171Q/171T Preset Timing Modes SyncMaster 181B Vertical Frequency Horizontal FrequencyInformation ServiceU.S.A BRAZILSOUTH AFRICA ServiceSWEDEN/DENMARK/NORWAY/FINLAND FRANCEResolution TermsDot Pitch Vertical FrequencyFCC Information User Instructions RegulatoryUser Information VCCIPCT Notice MPR II ComplianceEuropean Notice Europe only What does labelling involve? Why do we have environmentally-labelled monitors?AB general requirements Environmental Requirements What does labelling involve?continueLead CadmiumCongratulations Why do we have environmentally labelled computers?Environmental requirements Flame retardants TCO DevelopmentMedical Requirement Classifications How to install the Natural Color software Natural ColorHow to delete the Natural Color software program Natural Color Software ProgramFor Better Display Information in this document is subject to change without notice Authority