Samsung 173MP manual Connecting Your Monitor, Connecting to a Computer

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Connecting Your Monitor

Turn on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete.

The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.

1. Connecting to a Computer

1.Connect the power cord to the DC adapter and connect the adapter jack to the DC POWER port on the back of your monitor.

2.Connect the signal cable to the PC Video Connection Terminal on your computer. There are 2 ways to connect the signal cable to your monitor.

Choose one of the followings :

2-1.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.

2-2.Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card.

Connect the DVI Cable(DVI-D + DVI-D) to the DVI Port on the back of your Monitor.

3.Connect the audio cable for your monitor to the audio port on the back of your computer.

4.Connect the power cord insert a plug in a wall outlet.

5.Turn on both your computer and the monitor.

6.You may enjoy clear and quality sound from the computer sound card using the monitor speakers. (You don't need to install any separate speakers for your computer.)

You may get a blank screen depending on the type of video card you are using, if you connect simultaneously both the D-sub and DVI cables to one computer.

If you connect properly your monitor using the DVI connector but get a blank or fuzzy screen, check to see if the monitor status is set to analogue. Press Source button to have the monitor double-check the input signal source.

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Contents SyncMaster 173MP Index Notational Power Do not use a damaged or loose plugUse only a properly grounded plug and receptacle Set down the monitor carefully InstallationDo not drop the monitor when moving it Place the monitor on a flat and stable surfaceKnocked-over antenna may cause injury or an electric shock Do not spray water or detergent directly on the monitor CleaningDo not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet OtherNever insert anything metallic into the monitor openings Be careful when adjusting the stand angleDo not place any heavy objects on the monitor Do not use or store inflammable substances near the monitorKeep all power adaptors apart Keep power adaptor away from any other heat sourceRemove and discard vinyl bag from power adaptor before use Unpacking Menu FrontSource PIPDVD/DTV Terminal Power Connection Terminal 14V DCRear PC Connection TerminalRemote Control Button NamesReplacing Batteries Connecting to a Computer Connecting Your MonitorConnecting AV Devices Connecting DVD/DTV Set Top Box Connecting TVConnecting Headphone Connecting to a MacintoshConnecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver Windows MEClick Windows ME Driver Click Windows XP/2000 Driver Windows XP/2000Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Installing the Monitor Driver Installing the Monitor Driver Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Operating System How to install Click Start , Setting , Control PanelMicrosoft Windows 2000 Operating System Microsoft Windows Millennium Operating SystemLinux Operating System Installing a Vesa Remote Control Sensor User control buttonsControl Buttons Remote Control Buttons Available in TV Mode Only TV / AV / S-Video / DTV Mode P.MODE Picture ModePC / DVI Mode M/B MagicBright 17. S.MODE Sound ModePush the button, the PIP windows signal source changes Direct-Access Features VolumeSource Channel PIP DVI OSD FunctionsInput Control OSDPicture Control Tint TV / AV / S-Video / Component ModeSharpness ColorZoom Cool2 / Cool1 / Normal / Warm1 / Warm2Normal WideMTS Sound ControlIRC Channel ControlSTD HRCChannel 1 Setup ControlCheck before calling for service Self-Test Feature CheckNot supported mode Not Optimum Mode Maintenance and CleaningDisplay Adapter Driver Symptoms and Recommended Actions Problems and Solutions Problems related to InstallationProblems related to Screen Sound is too high pitched or too low pitched Problems related to AudioNo sound Sound level is too lowRemote control buttons do not respond Problems related to Remote ControlQuestion Input Signal, Terminated General SpecificationsDimensions / Weight WxDxH EPA/ENERGY PowerSaverHorizontal Frequency Preset Timing ModesPreset Timing Modes Ntsc Broadcasting SystemsService Center United Kingdom UkraineTerms BtscEiaj VHF/UHF CatvIC Compliance Notice RegulatoryFCC Information User Instructions User InformationPCT Notice Why do we have environmentally labelled computers?MPR II Compliance European Notice Europe onlyCadmium What does labelling involve?TCO Development Environmental requirements Flame retardantsEcology ErgonomicsEnergy EmissionsElkretsen TCO03 Recycling Information TCO03 applied model onlyNatural Color Software Program How to install the Natural Color softwareHow to delete the Natural Color software program Natural ColorFor Better Display For Better DisplayAuthority

173MP specifications

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