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SyncMaster 550v

Color Monitor

Owner’s

Instructions

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Before connecting the AC power cord to an outlet, make sure the voltage designation on your monitor corresponds to the local electrical supply.

Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings. Doing so may create the danger of electric shock.

To avoid electric shock, never touch the inside of the monitor. Only a qualified technician should open the monitor’s case.

Never use your monitor if the power cord has been damaged. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord, and keep the cord away from areas where people can trip over it.

Be sure to hold the plug, not the cord, when disconnecting the monitor from an electric socket.

Openings in the monitor cabinet are provided for ventilation. To prevent overheating, these openings should not be blocked or covered. Also, avoid using the monitor on a bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface. Doing so may block the ventilation openings in the bottom of the cabinet. If you put the monitor in a bookcase or some other enclosed space, be sure to provide adequate ventilation.

Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust.

Safety Instructions

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Do not expose the monitor to rain or use it near water (in kitchens, near swimming pools, etc.). If the monitor accidentally gets wet, unplug it and contact an authorized dealer immediately. You can clean the monitor with a damp cloth when necessary, but be sure to unplug the monitor first.

Place the monitor on a solid surface and treat it carefully. The screen is made of glass and can be damaged if dropped, hit or scratched.

Locate your monitor near an easily accessible AC outlet.

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 center.

High temperatures can cause problems. Don’t use your monitor in direct sunlight, and keep it away from heaters, stoves, fireplaces, and other sources of heat.

Unplug the monitor when it is going to be left unused for an extended period of time.

Unplug your monitor from the AC outlet before any service.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO-USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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Contents

Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

Your New Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Connecting Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

The Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Monitor Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

PowerSaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Display Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Your New Monitor

Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.

Monitor

User’s

Manual

This manual

Display Driver Diskette

(not available in all locations)

Warranty

Warranty card

(not available in all locations)

Stand

Power cord

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Operation

Connecting Your Monitor

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Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.

Signal cable

Connect the end of the signal cable to your computer’s video port. 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.

Power port

Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor.

The Front Panel

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Plug the power cord for the monitor and the power cord for your computer into a nearby outlet.

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

Install the monitor driver

• Ins ert the provided diskette into the

A drive.

• Double click the “install.exe” file.

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Monitor control buttons

All adjustments to the image display are made using these control buttons, including control of the screen display area shape and the display image.

Adjustment buttons

The decrease ( – ) button lowers the value of the selected function. The increase ( + ) button raises the value of the selected function.

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Power indicator

This light glows green during normal operation. It also blinks when a function button is pressed, or while a function setting is being automatically saved.

Power button

Turns the monitor on and off.

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Operation

Monitor Control Buttons

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Press the desired control button once. (Some controls require that two buttons be pressed simultaneously.) See the following tables for descriptions of button functions.

Use the adjustment buttons (+, –) to increase or decrease the adjustment. The power indicator light blinks rapidly when a maximum setting is reached.

Button Control Adjustment Effect

– +

Press Once

Horizontal Position

Horizontal screen position.

– moves screen left

+ moves screen right

Vertical Position

Vertical screen position.

– moves screen down

+ moves screen up

Horizontal Size

Horizontal screen size.

– decreases size of screen image

+ increases size of screen image

Vertical Size

Vertical screen size

– decrease size of screen image

+ increases size of screen image

Pincushion

Straightness of vertical edges.

– curves image inward

+ curves image outward

Trapezoid

Width of top & bottom of screen.

– widens bottom of screen image

+ widens top of screen image

Brightness

Background brightness of screen.

– decreases brightness of screen

+ increases brightness of screen

Contrast

Contrast of screen image.

– decreases contrast of screen image

+ increases contrast of screen image

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Operation

Buttons Control

AND

Press both & Hold for 3 seconds

Parallelogram

Skews screen image.

– skews to left

+ skews to right

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V-linearity

Compression of image on screen.

– compresses bottom of screen

+ compresses top of screen

Pinbalance

Curves of vertical lines.

– curves lines to left

+ curves lines to right

V-moire

Corrects for moiré pattern on screen.

– Vertical moire correction off

+ Vertical moire correction on

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Adjustment Effect

Degauss

Removes color distortion caused by magnetic fields.

Press brightness and contrast buttons once.

Do not use more than once in 30 minutes.

Recall

Returns monitor controls to original settings.

Press and hold trapezoid and contrast buttons for 3 seconds.

User Delete

Resets data in monitor’s memory.

Press and hold pincushion and contrast buttons for at least 5 seconds.

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Note: When you are finished adjusting your monitor using the control buttons, the power indicator light will blink once as the monitor automatically saves your changes.

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Troubleshooting

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 back cover of this manual, or contact your dealer.

There is no screen image.

■ Check to see that both the monitor and the computer are plugged in and turned on (page 2).

Screen image area is lightened but no image appears.

■ Check the signal cable connection between the computer and the monitor (page 2).

The screen image is too light or too dark.

■ Adjust the brightness or contrast settings (page 3).

The screen image is too large or too small.

■ Adjust the size settings (page 3).

The colors are distorted with dark or shadowed areas.

■ Activate the degauss feature (page 4).

The power indicator light blinks every 0.5 or 1 seconds.

■ The monitor is using its power management system (see “PowerSaver” on page 5 ).

There is no screen image and the power indicator light blinks every 0.25 seconds.

■ The input signal frequency is over or under the synchronization range of the monitor, see “Specifications” on page 6.

You need the monitor driver software.

■ Download the driver from the internet at http://www.samsungelectronics.com/support/

downloads/monitor/index.html

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. The PowerSaver system operates with a VESA DPMS compliant video card installed in your computer. Use a software utility installed on your computer to set up this feature.

State

Power Indicator

Normal operation

Green

Power Consumption 75W (maximum)

65W (nominal)

Power saving function modes EPA/NUTEK

Standby mode

Green Blinking

(0.5 sec. interval)

50W (nominal)

Suspend mode

Position A1

Power-off mode

Position A2

Green Blinking

(0.5 sec. interval)

Green Blinking

(1 sec. interval)

Less than 15W Less than 3W

Note: This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR

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compliant and NUTEK compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPMS functionality.

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Specifications

Specification

Picture Tube

Synchronization

Model: SyncMaster 550v

■ 15” (38 cm) Full square type (35 cm viewable)

■ 90˚ deflection ■ Dot pitch : 0.24 mm (H) / 0.14 mm (V)

■ Glare / Silica coated

■ Medium-short persistence phosphor

■ Horizontal:

■ Vertical:

30 - 55 kHz

50 - 120 Hz

■ Unlimited

■ 1024 dots ■ 768 lines

Display Colors

Maximum Resolution

Active Display

Input Signal, Terminated

Maximum Pixel Clock

Power Supply

Power Consumption

Dimensions / Weight

(WxDxH)

Environmental

Considerations

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Horizontal:

Vertical:

Video:

Sync.:

10.5 ± 0.16 inch (267 ± 4 mm)

7.9 ± 0.16 inch (200 ± 4 mm)

Analog 0.7 Vpp positive at 75 ohms

Separate sync, TTL level, positive or negative

■ 65 MHz

■ AC 100 - 240 V ± 10%, 60 Hz / 50 Hz ± 3 Hz

■ 75 W maximum (65 W Nominal)

■ Unit: 14.25 x 15.12 x 15.12 inch / 26.5 Ibs (362 x 384 x 384 mm /12.0 kg)

■ Carton: 17.87 x 19.57 x 17.52 inch / 31.5 Ibs (454 x 497 x 445 mm /14.3 kg)

■ Operating Temperature : 32˚ F ~ 104˚F (0˚ C ~ 40˚C)

Humidity : 10% ~ 80%

■ Storage temperature : -4˚ F ~113˚F (-20˚ C ~ 45˚C)

Humidity : 5% ~ 95%

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Display Modes

Display Mode

IBM, VGA2, 720 x 400

IBM, VGA2, 640 x 480

VESA, 640 x 480

VESA, 640 x 480

VESA, 800 x 600

VESA, 800 x 600

VESA, 1024 x 768

Horizontal

Frequency (kHz)

31.469

31.469

37.500

43.269

46.875

53.674

48.363

Vertical

Frequency (Hz)

70.087

59.940

75.000

85.008

75.000

85.061

60.004

Pixel

Clock (MHz)

28.322

25.175

31.500

36.000

49.500

56.250

65.000

Sync

Polarity (H/V)

–/+

– / –

– / –

– / –

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+/+

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Adjustment, 3

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Brightness, 3

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Connecting your monitor, 2

Contrast, 3

Control, 3,5

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Degauss, 4

Dimensions, 6

Display modes, 6

Driver software, 5

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Frequency, 6

Front Panel, 2

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Horizontal Position, 3

Horizontal Size, 3

Humidity, 6

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Install, 3

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Monitor, 1

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Operation, 2, 3, 4

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Parallelogram, 4

Picture Tube, 6

Pinbalance, 4

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Index

Pixel clock, 6

Power button, 2

Power cord, 2

Power Consumption, 5

Power indicator, 3

Power port, 2

Power Saver, 5

Power Supply, 6

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Recall, 4

Resolution, 6

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Safety, ii

Specification, 6

Signal cable , 2

Stand, 1

Standby mode, 5

Suspend mode, 5

Synchronization, 6

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Trapezoid, 3

Troubleshooting, 5

Temperature, 6

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User Delete, 4

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V - linearity, 4

V - moiré, 4

Vertical Position, 3

Vertical Size, 3

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Warranty, 1

Weight, 6

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Regulatory Information

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:

■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

■ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

User Information

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

004-000-00345-4.

Warning

User must use shielded signal interface cables to maintain FCC compliance for the product.

Declaration of conformity for products

Marked with FCC Logo

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The party responsible for product compliance:

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD

America QA Lab of Samsung

85 West Tasman Drive

San Jose, CA 95134 USA

Tel) 408-544-5124

Fax) 408-544-5191

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 5-15P type (parallel blades) plug cap. For 240 Volt applications use only

UL Listed Detachable power supply cord with NEMA configuration 6-15P type (tandem blades) plug cap.

IC Compliance Notice

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations of ICES-003.

Cet appareil Numérique de classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlemont ICES-003 sur les équipements produisant des interférences au Canada.

MPR II Compliance

This monitor complies with SWEDAC(MPR II) recommendations for reduced electric and magnetic fields.

European Notice

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 (CISPR 22) – Radio Frequency Interference

■ EN50082-1 : 1992 – Electromagnetic Immunity

■ EN60555-2 (IEC555-2) – Power Line Harmonics

■ EN60555-3 (IEC555-3) – Voltage Fluctuations

■ EN60950 (IEC950) – Product Safety.

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U.S.A. :

Samsung Electronics America (SEA)

One Samsung Place

Ledgewood, NJ 07852

Tel. : 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)

CANADA :

Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.

7037 Financial Drive

Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6R3

Tel. : 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)

Fax. : (905) 542-1199

GERMANY :

Samsung Electronics GmbH Samsung-Haus

Am Kronberger Hang 6/65824 Schwalbach/Ts.

Tel. : 06196-66-1134

Fax. : 06196-66-1133

AUSTRALIA :

Samsung Electronics Australia Pty Ltd.

Unit G, 10-16 South Street,

Rydalmere, N.S.W. 2116

P.O. BOX 368

Tel. : (02) 638-5200

ITALIA :

Samsung Electronics Italia SpA

Via C. Donat Cattin,

5-20063 Cernusco sul Naviglio (Mi)

Tel. : 167-010740

PANAMA :

Servicios Samsung (Zona Libre), S.A.

50 and 61 Streets Sta, Cecilia

Bdl. Don Camilo, Panama City

Tel. : (507) 264-0195 or 269-5571

Fax : (507) 269-5568

MEXICO

Samsung Electronics Mexico S.A. de C.V.

Saturno 44 Col. Nva. Industrial Vallejo

Del. Gustavo A. Madero C.P. 07700

Mexico D.F. Tel. 5747-5100

RFC: SEM950215S98

IMPORTADO POR: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.

SATURNO 44 COL. NVA. INDUSTRIAL VALLEJO

DEL. GUSTAVO A. MADERO C.P. 07700

MEXICO D.F. TEL. 5747-5100

RFC: SEM950215S98

EXPORTADO POR: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO.,LTD.

JOONG-ANG DAILY NEWS BLDG.

7 SOON-WHA-DONG CHUNG-KU,

C.P.O BOX 2775, 1144 SEOUL, KOREA

ESPAÑA :

Samsung Electrónics Comercial Ibérica, S.A.

Ciencies, 55-65 (Polígono Pedrosa) 08908

Hospitalet de Llobregat (Barcelona)

Tel. : (93) 261 67 00

Fax. : (93) 261 67 50

UK :

Samsung Electronics (UK) Ltd.

Samsung House, 225 Hook Rise South

Surbiton, Surrey KT6 7LD

Tel. : (0181) 391 0168

Fax. : (0181) 397 9949

<European Service Center & National Service>

Stafford Park 12 Telford, Shropshire, TF3 3BJ

Tel. : (01952) 292 262

Fax. : (01952) 292 033

THAILAND :

Samsung Service Center

729-729/1 JSP Tower Rachadapisek RD.,

Bangpongpang, Yannawa, Bangkok 10120

Tel : (662) 2954508-14

Fax : (662) 2954267

SOUTH AFRICA :

Samsung Electronics South Africa

Somerset Office Park 5 Libertas Road

Bryanston, South Africa

Tel : (27)-11-463-5678

Fax : (27)-11-463-5215

BRASIL :

Samsung Eletrônica da Amazonia Ltda.

R. Prof. Manoelito de Ornellas, 303-2º Andar

Chácara Sto. Antônio • cep : 04719-040

São Paulo • SP

Tel. : (011) 541-8500

Fax : (011) 523-3995, 522-0726

SWEDEN:

Samsung Electronics Svenska, AB

Box 713, S-194 27 Upplands Vasby

Tel.: (468) 590-966-00

Fax : (468) 590-966-50

“As an E NERGY S TAR

®

Partner, SAMSUNG has

E determined that this product meets the

NERGY S TAR

®

guidelines for energy efficiency.”

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