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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 551v/551s...
  • Page 2 Index Main Page Safety Instructions Power Installation Cleaning Other Introduction Unpacking Front Rear Bottom Setup Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Video Driver Windows 2000 Other Operating System Tilt/Swivel Base Installation User’s Manual On-Screen Display Troubleshooting Check List Q & A Self-Test Feature Check Specifications General Specifications...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Warning / Caution Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment. Notational Conventions Prohibited Do not disassemble Do not touch Important to read and understand at all times Disconnect the plug from the outlet Grounding to prevent an electric shock User’s Manual...
  • Page 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.
  • Page 5 Safety Instructions Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightening or if it is not used for a long period of time. Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to an outlet. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire. This may cause a fire.

  • Page 6: Installation

    Safety Instructions Installation Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet. Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust. Do not drop the monitor when moving it. Place the monitor on a flat and stable surface. Set down the monitor carefully.
  • Page 7 You can prevent the coated CDT from being damaged or the monitor cabinet from being dissolved, cracked or discolored. You can buy a recommended detergent at any Samsung Service Center. Caution : Use a recommended detergent only, as other surfactants containing large amounts of alcohol,...
  • Page 8 Safety Instructions Other Do not remove cover(or back). No user serviceable parts inside. 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. Do not place any heavy objects on the monitor.
  • Page 9 Safety Instructions Do not move the monitor right or left by pulling only the wire or the signal cable. Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings. Keep the monitor away from any magnetic substances. This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or a fire due to damage to the cable. This may cause an electric shock, fire or injury.
  • Page 10 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. Warranty card (Not available in all locations) User's Guide and Driver Installation CD USB (Option)
  • Page 11 Introduction Front 1. Exit button : Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD. 2,3 Adjust buttons : These buttons allow you to highlight and adjust items in the menu. 4. Menu button : Use this button to open the OSD and activate a highlighted menu item. 5.
  • Page 12 Introduction Rear (The configuration at the back of the moniter may vary from product to product.) Bottom 1. Signal cable : Connect the end of the signal cable to your computer's video port (video board, video card or graphics card). 2.

  • Page 13: Connecting Your Monitor

    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).
  • Page 14 1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM driver. 2. Click "Windows ME/98/95 Driver". 3. Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button. 4. Click the "Install" button in the "Warning" window. http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ (Europe) http://www.samsungmonitor.com/ (USA) http://www.sec.co.kr/ (Korea) http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/...
  • Page 15 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.samsung-monitor.com/. 6. Monitor driver installation is completed.
  • Page 16 2. Click "Start" —> "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" Icon. 3. Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced..". 4. Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ (Europe) http://www.samsungmonitor.com/ (USA) http://www.sec.co.kr/...
  • Page 17 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"...
  • Page 18 Setup 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.samsung-monitor.com/. 9. Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually. 10. Monitor driver installation is completed.
  • Page 19 Setup ® Microsoft Windows 1. Click "Start" , "Setting" , "Control Panel". 2. Double click "Display" icon. 3. Select the "Settings" tab and click "Advanced Properties" button. 4. Select the "Monitor" tab. 5. Click the "Change" button in the "Monitor Type" area. 6.
  • Page 20 Setup 7. Continue choosing "Close" button and "OK" button until you close the "Display Properties" dialogue box. ® Microsoft Windows 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.

  • Page 21: Tilt/Swivel Base

    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.

  • Page 22: Attaching The Base

    Setup 2. Attaching the Base 1. Place the monitor upside-down on a flat work surface. 3. Press the base onto the monitor until the tabs are fully engaged in the slots. User’s Manual 2. Align the tabs on the base with the corresponding slots on the bottom of the monitor.

  • Page 23: Removing The Base

    User’s Manual 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.

  • Page 24: On Screen Display (Osd) Menu System

    User’s Manual On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System...

  • Page 25: How To Adjust

    On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System Menu How to adjust Brightness Adjust the Brightness. With the menu off, push the menu 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.
  • Page 26 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 Push the - button or + button until the H-Position screen is displayed.
  • Page 27 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 Push the - button or + button until the H-Size screen is displayed. Push the menu button to open the H-Size adjustment screen.
  • Page 28 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 Push the - button or + button until the Pincushion screen is displayed.
  • Page 29 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 Push the - button or + button until the Geometry screen is displayed.
  • Page 30 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 Push the - button or + button until the Geometry screen is displayed.
  • Page 31 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 Push the - button or + button until the Language screen is displayed.
  • Page 32 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 Push the - button or + button until the Advanced screen is displayed.

  • Page 33: Video Input Level

    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 Push the - button or +button until the Advanced screen is displayed.
  • Page 34 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 Push the - button or + button until the Zoom screen is displayed.
  • Page 35 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.

  • Page 36: Display Timing

    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 Push the - button or + button until the Display Timing screen is displayed.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 38 Troubleshooting Symptom Chek List Check the monitor configuration to see if it is in Interlace Mode. (Interlace Mode: Vertical frequency 43Hz, 87Hz(i), etc) Are there any magnetic products such as a high voltage wire near by? Is the voltage stable? The screen image can also appear to shake or vibrate if there is a problem with the video card or the computer's main board.
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting Symptom Chek List Are there any magnetic products such as an adapter, speaker or a high voltage wire near 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?

  • Page 40: Check The Following Items If There Is Trouble With The Monitor

    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.
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting Q & A Question How can I change the frequency? How can I adjust the resolution? How can I set the Power Saving function? The monitor makes a sound when it is turned on. How can I clean the outer case/Picture tube? Frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card.

  • Page 42: Self-Test Feature Check

    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.

  • Page 43: Warning Messages

    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.

  • Page 44: General Specifications

    Specifications General Specifications General Model Name Picture Tube Type Deflection angle Dot Pitch Screen type Maximum Resolution 1024 Dots, 768 Lines @68Hz Active Display Horizontal Vertical Synchronization Horizontal Vertical Input Signal Definition Video Signal Sync Signal Display Color Unlimited Maximum Pixel Clock 65MHz Power Supply 90 ~ 264VAC rms, 60/50 Hz ±...
  • Page 45 This monitor can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible system. Interaction of the monitor and computer systems will provide the best operating conditions and monitor settings. In most cases, monitor installation will proceed automatically, unless the user wishes to select alternate settings. SyncMaster 551s 15"(38cm) Full square type (35cm viewable) 90°...

  • Page 46: Preset Display Modes

    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. Horizontal Frequency Display Mode IBM, 640 x 480...
  • Page 47 E Normal Operation Green 70W (Nominal) 80W (Maximum) compliant and ENERGY2000 compliant NERGY Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this product NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. NERGY User’s Manual Poweer- off mode EPA/ ENERGY 2000 Green, Blinking Lass than 3W...
  • Page 48 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.
  • Page 49 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.
  • Page 50 (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesire$ 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 User’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Ic Compliance Notice

    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.
  • Page 52 User’s Manual 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.
  • Page 53 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. These are related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs, which are suspected to give rise to similar harm, including reproductive damage in fish eating birds and mammals, due to the bioaccumulative processes.
  • Page 54 User’s Manual 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.
  • Page 55 User’s Manual 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.

  • Page 56: Information In This Document Is Subject To Change Without Notice

    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.

  • Page 57: Installing The Video Driver

    Installing the Video Driver http://www.samsung-monitor.com http://www.samsungmonitor.com(USA only)

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