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    SyncMaster 753 DF X / 755DFX / 753DF / 755DF[...]

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    2 Index User ’s Manual Main Page Introduction Power Installation Cleaning Other Unpacking Front Rear Bottom Setup Connecting Y our Monitor Installing the Video Driver T ilt/Swivel Base Installation Safety Instructions Windows 2000 Other Operating System On-Screen Display T roubleshooting Check List Q & A Self-T est Feature Check Specification[...]

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    3 Safety Instructions User ’s Manual W arning / Caution Notational Conventions Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment. 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[...]

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    4 Safety Instructions User ’s Manual ● Do not use a damaged or loose plug. ◆ This may cause an electric shock or fire. 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 m[...]

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    5 Safety Instructions User ’s Manual ● Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightening or if it is not used for a long period of time. ◆ Failure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire. ● Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to an outlet. ◆ This may cause a fire.[...]

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    6 Safety Instructions User ’s Manual Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust. An electric shock or fire could result inside the monitor. Do not drop the monitor when moving it. This may cause damage to the product or human body. Place the monitor on a flat and stable surface. The monitor can cause injury by falling.[...]

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    7 Safety Instructions User ’s Manual ● Do not spray detergent directly on the monitor . ● Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth. ◆ 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. ● If the[...]

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    8 Safety Instructions User ’s Manual ● Do not remove cover(or back). No user serviceable parts inside. ◆ This may cause an electric shock or a fire. ◆ Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. ● If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular ,if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from it - unplug it immediately[...]

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    9 Safety Instructions User ’s Manual ● Do not move the monitor right or left by pulling only the wire or the signal cable. ◆ This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or a fire due to damage to the cable. ● Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings. ◆ This may cause an electric shock, fire or injury. ● Keep the monitor a[...]

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    10 Introduction User ’s Manual Monitor and Stand Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor . If any items are missing, contact your dealer . (Some models include a stand attached.) Power Cord Stand Quick Setup Guide W arranty card (Not available in all locations) User's Guide and Driver Installation CD USB Hub(Optio[...]

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    11 Introduction User ’s Manual 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. Power indicator : This light glows green during normal operation[...]

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    12 Introduction User ’s Manual 1. Power port : Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor . 2.Signal cable :Connect the end of the signal cable to your computer's video port (video board,video card or graphics card). 1. Signal cable : Connect the end of the signal cable to your computer's video [...]

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    13 Setup User ’s Manual Connecting Y our 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). 3. If you are using a Macintosh c[...]

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    When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this monitor. Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another. Follow the directions as appropriate for the operating system you have. Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown h[...]

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    Windows XP/2000 1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM driver. 2. Click "Windows XP/2000 Driver" . 3. Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button. 4. Click the " Install " button in the " Warning " window. 5. If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue [...]

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    When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this monitor. Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another. Follow the directions as appropriate for the operating system you have. Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown h[...]

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    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 t[...]

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    Thi s mon it or d r i ver i s un d er cer tif y i ng MS l ogo,an d thi s i ns t a ll a ti on d on 't d amage 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 com[...]

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    Microsoft ® Windows ® Millennium Operating System 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 " bu[...]

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    7 . C on ti nue c h oos i ng " Cl ose " b u tt on an d " OK " b u tt on un til you c l ose th e " Di sp l ay Properties " dialogue box. Microsoft ® Windows ® NT Operating System 1. Click Start , Settings , Control Panel , and then double-click Display icon. 2. In Display Registration Information window, click Setting[...]

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    19 Setup User ’s Manual 1. Tilt/Swivel Base With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. T ilt/Swivel Base Installation Note The base is detachable.[...]

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    1. Place the monitor upside-down on a flat work surface. 2. Align the tabs on the base with the corresponding slots on the bottom of the monitor. 3. Press the base onto the monitor until the tabs are fully engaged in the slots. 4. Push the base toward the front of the monitor until the release latch clicks into the locked position. Do not bend the [...]

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    21 Setup User ’s Manual 3. Removing the Base Note The Base will align with the monitor slots in only one position. 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.[...]

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    22 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System User ’s Manual 1 Exit ( ) button Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD. 2,3 - , + buttons These buttons allow you to highlight and adjust items in the menu. These buttons are also direct access buttons for the contrast and brightness feature. All menus automatically save your adjustments 3 secon[...]

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    23 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System User ’s Manual With the menu off, push the menu button. Use the + button to increase the brightness or - button to decrease the brightness. Menu How to adjust Brightness Contrast With the menu off, push the menu button. Use the + button to increase the contrast or - button to decrease the contrast. Y ou can [...]

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    24 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System Follow these instructions to change the Position of the monitor ’ s entire display . With the menu off, push the menu button. Push the - button or + button until the H-Position screen is displayed. Push the menu button to open the H-Position adjustment screen. Use the - and + buttons to change the Horizontal[...]

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    25 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System Follow these instructions to change the Size of the monitor ’ s entire display . Menu How to adjust H-Size Follow these instructions to change the Size of the monitor ’ s entire display . V -Size With the menu off, push the menu button. Push the - button or + button until the H-Size screen is displayed. Pu[...]

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    26 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System User ’s Manual Menu How to adjust Adjust the pincushion setting when the sides of the display are bowed in or bowed out Pincushion With the menu off, push the menu button. Push the - button or + button until the Pincushion screen is displayed. Push the menu button to open the Pincushion adjustment screen. Us[...]

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    Adjust the rotation setting when the entire display is tilted left or right. Rotation 27 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System User ’s Manual Menu How to adjust Adjust the parallelogram setting when the display is leaning left or right. Parallelogram With the menu off, push the menu button. Push the - button or + button until the Geometry screen is[...]

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    28 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System User ’s Manual Menu How to adjust Adjust the pinbalance setting when the sides of the display are bowed towards the left or right. Pinbalance Adjust the linearity setting when the display image is compressed at the left, right or top, bottom. V -Linearity With the menu off, push the menu button. Push the - b[...]

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    29 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System User ’s Manual Menu How to adjust Language With the menu off, push the menu button. Push the - button or + button until the Language screen is displayed. Push the menu button to open the Language selection screen. Use the - button or + button to select the language you would like to use. Note The language ch[...]

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    30 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System User ’s Manual A “Moiré” pattern can appear on your screen, looking like a series of concentric circles or arcs. T o eliminate this pattern, use the clear moiré adjustments. Menu How to adjust H-Moire With the menu off, push the menu button. Push the - button or + button until the Advanced screen is di[...]

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    31 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System User ’s Manual Menu How to adjust 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. Video Input Level With the menu off, push the menu button. Push the - button or +button until the Advanced screen[...]

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    32 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System User ’s Manual Menu How to adjust Follow these instructions to get a close-up or a longshot view of the monitor ’ s viewing area. Zoom With the menu off, push the menu button. Push the - button or + button until the Zoom screen is displayed. Push the menu button to open the Zoom adjustment screen. Use the [...]

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    Note The monitor may buzz momentarily, the image colors may change and the image will jiggle for a few seconds. These effects are normal. 33 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System User ’s Manual The Degauss feature will remove color impurities caused by magnetic fields. Y ou can use this function to turn on the power of the monitor or change the pow[...]

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    34 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System User ’s Manual Menu How to adjust The information on this screen shows Display Timing , User Timing and Factory T iming. Display Timing With the menu off, push the menu button. Push the - button or + button until the Display Timing screen is displayed. Push the menu button to open the Display Timing adjustme[...]

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    35 T roubleshooting User ’s Manual Symptom Chek List Solution Is the power cord connected properly? Check the power cord connection and supply. Can you see "No Connection, Check Signal Cable" on the screen? If the power is on, reboot the computer to see the initial screen(the login screen), which can be seen. If the initial screen (the [...]

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    36 T roubleshooting User ’s Manual Symptom Chek List Solution 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. The screen can be unbalanced due to the cycle of the video card signals. Readjust Position by referring to the OSD. Check the monitor configuration to see i[...]

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    37 T roubleshooting User ’s Manual Are there any magnetic products such as an adapter, speaker or a high voltage wire near the monitor? Enter the OSD and perform a 'Degauss'. Is the frequency properly adjusted when checking the Display Timing on the menu? Adjust the frequency properly by referring to the video card manual and the Preset[...]

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    38 T roubleshooting User ’s Manual 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. If you installed a new video card or if you assembled the PC, check if the installed the ad[...]

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    39 T roubleshooting User ’s Manual Q & A 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. Note that video card support can vary, dependi[...]

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    40 T roubleshooting User ’s Manual 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: 1. T urn off both your computer and the m[...]

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    41 T roubleshooting User ’s Manual 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. The location and the position of the monitor may inf[...]

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    42 Specifications User ’s Manual General Model Name SyncMaster 753DFX Picture T ube T ype 17" (43cm) DynaFlat X (40.6cm viewable) Deflection angle 90° Dot Pitch 0.20 mm(Horizontal) Screen type Aluminized tri-color phosphor dot trio with black matrix. Anti-doming invar shadow mask. Multi-layer coated with anti-static Maximum Resolution 1280 [...]

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    43 Specifications User ’s Manual General Model Name SyncMaster 755DFX Picture T ube T ype 17" (43cm) DynaFlat X (40.6cm viewable) Deflection angle 90° Dot Pitch 0.20 mm(Horizontal) Screen type Aluminized tri-color phosphor dot trio with black matrix. Anti-doming invar shadow mask. Multi-layer coated with anti-static Maximum Resolution 1600 [...]

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    4 4 Specifications User ’s Manual General Model Name SyncMaster 753DF Picture T ube T ype 17" (43cm) DynaFlat X (40.6cm viewable) Deflection angle 90° Dot Pitch 0.20 mm(Horizontal) Screen type Aluminized tri-color phosphor dot trio with black matrix. Anti-doming invar shadow mask. Multi-layer coated with anti-static Maximum Resolution 1280 [...]

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    4 5 Specifications User ’s Manual General Model Name SyncMaster 755DF Picture T ube T ype 17" (43cm) DynaFlat X (40.6cm viewable) Deflection angle 90° Dot Pitch 0.20 mm(Horizontal) Screen type Aluminized tri-color phosphor dot trio with black matrix. Anti-doming invar shadow mask. Multi-layer coated with anti-static Maximum Resolution 1600 [...]

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    4 6 Specifications User ’s Manual Preset Display Modes Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) V ertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) IBM, 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 -/- IBM, 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.322 -/+ VESA, 640 x 480 37.500 75.000 31.500 -/- VESA, 640 x 480 43.269 85.008 36.000 -/- VESA, 800 x 600 46.875 75.00[...]

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    4 7 Specifications User ’s Manual Preset Display Modes Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) V ertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) IBM, 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 -/- IBM, 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.322 -/+ VESA, 640 x 480 43.269 85.008 36.000 -/- VESA, 800 x 600 46.875 75.000 49.500 +/+ VESA, 800 x 600 53.674 85.06[...]

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    4 8 Specifications User ’s Manual Preset Display Modes Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) V ertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) IBM, 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 -/- IBM, 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.322 -/+ VESA, 640 x 480 37.500 75.000 31.500 -/- VESA, 640 x 480 43.269 85.008 36.000 -/- VESA, 800 x 600 46.875 75.00[...]

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    4 9 Specifications User ’s Manual Preset Display Modes Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) V ertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) IBM, 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 -/- IBM, 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.322 -/+ VESA, 640 x 480 43.269 85.008 36.000 -/- VESA, 800 x 600 46.875 75.000 49.500 +/+ VESA, 800 x 600 53.674 85.06[...]

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    50 Specifications User ’s Manual 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 [...]

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    51 Specifications User ’s Manual 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 [...]

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    52 Information User ’s Manual ● U.S.A. Samsung Computer Products Customer Service 400 Valley Road, 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. Antoni[...]

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    53 Information User ’s Manual ● 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 ● V ertical Frequency The screen must be redrawn several times per second in order to create and[...]

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    54 Information User ’s Manual FCC Information | IC Compliance Notice | MPR II Compliance Eu r opean Notice (Eu r ope only) | PCT Notice TCO'95-Ecological requir ements for personal computers (TCO applied model only) TCO'99-Ecological requir ements for personal computers (TCO applied model only) ● FCC Information User Instructions The [...]

  • Page 57

    55 Information User ’s Manual ● 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 Compl[...]

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    56 Information User ’s Manual ● 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[...]

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    57 Information User ’s Manual 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 environme[...]

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    58 Information User ’s Manual 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 adapt[...]

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    59 Information User ’s Manual 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 rec[...]

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    60 Information User ’s Manual Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2001 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. 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 contain[...]

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    Installing the V ideo Driver http://www.samsung-monitor.com http://www.samsungmonitor.com(USA only)[...]