Using Your TV as a Computer PC Display | Samsung LN-R1742 guide

Chapter Five

PC DI S P L AY

Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display

How to Set up Your PC Software (Windows only)

The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below.

However, the actual screens on your PC will probably look different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card. Even if your actual screens look different, the same, basic set-up information will apply in most cases.

(If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.)

First, click on “Settings” on the

Windows start menu.

While “Settings” is highlighted, move the cursor so that “Control Panel” is highlighted.

When the control panel screen appears, click on “Display” and a display dialog-box will appear.

Navigate to the “settings” tab on the display dialog-box.

The two key variables that apply to the TV-PC interface are “resolution” and “colors.” The correct settings for these two variables are:

* Size (sometimes called “resolution”) - See page 54, 62

If a vertical-frequency option exists on your display settings dialog box, the correct value is “60” or “60 Hz”. Otherwise, just click “OK” and exit the dialog box.

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Samsung LN-R1742 manual Using Your TV as a Computer PC Display, How to Set up Your PC Software Windows only

Contents

LN-R1742 Precautions When Displaying a Still Image Page Special Features InstallationYour New TV Operation PC Display TroubleshootingAppendix List of Parts List of Features Front Panel Buttons Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TVVOL + Rear Panel Jacks Remote Control If remote control doesn’t work Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Connecting Cable TVSeparate VHF and UHF Antennas Cable without a Cable Box Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels English-9 Connecting a VCR Connecting an S-VHS VCR Component Connecting a DVD Player Turning the TV On and Off Adjusting the VolumeChanging Channels Viewing the Menus Viewing the Display Chapter Four Plug & Play Feature Memorizing the Channels Selecting the Video Signal-source To check the channels stored in memory Storing Channels in Memory Automatic MethodTo select channels over Alternate method ADD and DEL Channels Manual Method To select the Input Source To Edit the Input Source Name Alternate method Using Automatic Picture Settings LEFT/RIGHT Customizing the Picture Using Automatic Sound Settings To select the Sound option Selecting a Menu Language Setting the Blue Screen Mode Adjusting the Color Tone Reduces the differences in volume level among broadcasters Automatic Volume Control Option 1 Setting the Clock Manually Setting the Clock Enter button This feature Setting the On/Off Timer Auto Power Off Sleep timer Setting the Sleep Timer Viewing Closed Captions Setting Up Your Personal ID Number PIN Using the V-Chip How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip TV-MA How to Set up Restrictions Using the ‘TV guidelines’ English-39 English-40 General audience no restrictions Canadian English How to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian English Canadian French How to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian French How to Set up Your PC Software Windows only Using Your TV as a Computer PC Display Adjusting the Screen Quality Changing the Screen Position To Initialize the Screen Position or Color Settings How to Auto Adjust English-49 English-50 English-51 Customizing the Color Chapter Six Identifying Problems Move the computers mouse or press any key on the keyboard Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock Retractable Stand Mounting pad Installing Vesa compliant mounting devices How to assemble the Wall Mount Kit Installing the Wall Mount KitComponents Angle adjustment section of wall-mounted LCD TV How to adjust an angle Using Your TV in Another Country Display Mode Specifications