background image

Is the power 
indicator on the 
monitor blinking at 1 
second intervals?

Press a key on the keyboard to activate the monitor and 
restore the image on the screen.  
 

If there is still no image, press the '

' button.  

Then press any key on the keyboard again to activate the 
monitor and restore the image on the screen. 

Connected using 
the DVI cable?

You may get a blank screen if you boot the system 
before you connect the DVI cable, or disconnect and then 
reconnect the DVI cable while the system is running as 
certain types of graphic cards do not send out video 
signals.  
Connect the DVI cable and then reboot the system.

I cannot see the 
On Screen 
Display.

Have you locked 
the On Screen 
Display (OSD) 
Menu to prevent 
changes?

Unlock the OSD by pressing the [

] button for at least 

5 seconds.

The screen shows 
strange colors or 
just black and 
white.

Is the screen 
displaying only one 
color as if looking at 
the screen through 
a cellophane 
paper? 

Check the signal cable connection.  
 
Make sure the video card is fully inserted in its slot.

Have the screen 
colors become 
strange after 
running a program 
or due to a crash 
between 
applications?

Reboot the computer.

Has the video card 
been set properly?

Set the video card by referring to the video card manual. 

The screen 
suddenly has 
become 
unbalanced.

Have you changed 
the video card or 
the driver?

Adjust screen image position and size using the OSD.

Have you adjusted 
the resolution or 
frequency to the 
monitor?

Adjust the resolution and frequency at the video card.  
(Refer to the 

Preset Timing Modes

). 

The screen can be unbalanced due to the cycle of the video card signals. 
Readjust Position by referring to the OSD.

The screen is out 
of focus or OSD 
cannot be 
adjusted.

Have you adjusted 
the resolution or 
frequency on the 
monitor?

Adjust the resolution and frequency of the video card.  
(Refer to the 

Preset Timing Modes

).

LED is blinking but 
no images on the 
screen.

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 Timing Modes

.  

(The maximum frequency per resolution may differ from 
product to product.) 

There are only 16 
colors shown on 
the screen. The 
screen colors have 
changed after 
changing the video 
card.

Have the Windows 
colors been set 
properly? 

Windows XP :  
Set the resolution at the Control Panel 

 Appearance 

and Themes 

 Display 

 Settings.  

 
Windows ME/2000 :  
Set the resolution at the Control Panel 

 Display 

 

Settings. 

Has the video card 
been set properly?

Set the video card by referring to the video card manual. 

Summary of Contents for 275T - SyncMaster - 27" LCD Monitor

Page 1: ...Install driver Install programs SyncMaster 275T...

Page 2: ...ll times Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet Do not touch Ground to prevent an electric shock Power When not used for extended period of time set your computer to DPM If using a scr...

Page 3: ...them which could cause damage This may cause electric shock or fire Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to one outlet This may cause fire Do not disconnect the power cord while using the...

Page 4: ...Do not drop the monitor when moving it This may cause damage to the product or the person carrying it Install the monitor base in a showcase or shelf so that the end of the base does not protrude from...

Page 5: ...e installation of the bracket must be done by a qualified professional Installing the bracket by unqualified personnel may result in injury Always use the mounting device specified in the owner s manu...

Page 6: ...e electric shock or fire Make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the product Otherwise this may cause electric shock or fire Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and wipe the product...

Page 7: ...amaged turn the monitor off and unplug the power cord Then contact the Service Center The monitor may malfunction causing electric shock or fire Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or li...

Page 8: ...enters the product turn the product off unplug the power connector from the wall outlet and contact the Service Center When viewing a fixed screen for an extended period of time residual image or blur...

Page 9: ...ite toys or any other objects of interest on the product Children may try to climb on the product to retrieve an object The product could fall causing injury or even fatality When lifting up or moving...

Page 10: ...e To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reu...

Page 11: ...ave Mode Ex z Turn the power off when using a stationary pattern z Use a Screen saver if possible z Set the Monitor to power off with the PC Display Properties Power Scheme Turn the power off for 4 ho...

Page 12: ...atterns When the LCD panel is operated for a long time with a fixed pattern over 12 hours there may be slight difference in voltage between electrodes that work the liquid crystal LC in a pixel The vo...

Page 13: ...ing items are included with your monitor If any items are missing contact your dealer Contact a local dealer to buy optional items Unpacking Without Stand Monitor With Stand Monitor Sliding Stand Manu...

Page 14: ...ilable in all locations Natural Color MagicTune Cable Power Cord D sub Cable DVI D Cable USB Cable Sold separately S Video Cable RCA Cable Component Cable Speaker package option Speaker RCA to stereo...

Page 15: ...nu 2 Text For documentations or works involving heavy text 3 Internet For working with a mixture of images such as texts and graphics 4 Game For watching motion pictures such as a game 5 Sports For wa...

Page 16: ...essed the Auto Adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the center Auto adjustment allows the monitor to self adjust to the incoming video signal The values of fine coarse and posi...

Page 17: ...speaker to the AUDIO POWER terminal of the monitor USB connection terminal UP USB upstream port Connect the UP port of the monitor and the USB port of the computer with the USB cable DOWN USB downstre...

Page 18: ...in a public place The locking device has to be purchased separately For using a locking device contact where you purchase it Stand Stopper z Remove the fixing pin on the stand to lift the monitor up a...

Page 19: ...your monitor RGB Using the DVI Digital connector on the video card Connect the DVI cable to the DVI HDCP port on the back of your monitor DVI HDCP Connected to a Macintosh Connect the monitor to the M...

Page 20: ...oard and mouse z You can play a file from a media device Examples of media devices MP3 digital camera etc z You can run move copy or delete the files on the storage device Examples of storage devices...

Page 21: ...damaged If you need to separate please pull a little and push to the right MIC SPK Connect the red cable of the cables provided when the speaker was purchased to the audio output terminal at the back...

Page 22: ...nnect it to such input devices as a DVD player a VCR or a camcorder without disconnecting the PC The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product Connecting AV Devices The...

Page 23: ...ox Connect to the DVD DTVSet Top Box input if the device has a DVD DTV connector You can watch Component simply by hooking up the Component with the monitor as long as the power is on Connect the VIDE...

Page 24: ...nd right at an angle of 90 to set the monitor lengthwise The rubber under the stand is to avoid the monitor slide When you try to rotate the monitor in the state of the power cord or cable connecting...

Page 25: ...n off your monitor and unplug its power cord 2 Lay the LCD monitor face down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen 3 Remove four screws and then remove the stand from the L...

Page 26: ...r these kinds of accidents z Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non VESA or non specified wall mount is used or the consumer fails to follow the product installation in...

Page 27: ...r program file at the Internet web site shown below Internet web site http www samsung com Worldwide http www samsung com monitor U S A http www sec co kr monitor Korea http www samsungmonitor com cn...

Page 28: ...E Windows NT Linux Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System Insert your Manual CD into your CD ROM drive Click Start and Control Panel Then double click on Appearance and Personalization Click Persona...

Page 29: ...om Click Update Driver in the Driver tab Check the Browse my computer for driver software checkbox and click Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer Click Have Disk and select the fol...

Page 30: ...screens displayed in sequence Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Insert the CD into the CD ROM drive Click Start Control Panel then click the Appearance and Themes icon Click Display icon and choo...

Page 31: ...Click Update Driver and select Install from a list or then click the Next button Select Don t search I will then click Next and then click Have disk Click the Browse button then choose A D Driver and...

Page 32: ...Samsung Monitor homepage http www samsung com Click the Close button then click the OK button continually Monitor driver installation is completed Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System When you can...

Page 33: ...vices and choose the monitor that corresponds to the one you connected to your computer and click OK Continue choosing Close button and OK button until you close the Display Properties dialogue box Mi...

Page 34: ...will appear Click on Natural Color in the startup window to install the Natural Color software To install the program manually insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD ROM Drive cl...

Page 35: ...it the MagicTune website It is recommended using MagicTune in Windows 2000 or later Uninstall The MagicTune program can be removed only by using the Add or Remove Programs option of the Windows Contro...

Page 36: ...modes Custom Text Internet Game Sports Movie Dynamic CR Digital DVD AV S Video Component Mode The Monitor has four automatic picture settings that are preset at the factory Then press the button again...

Page 37: ...tment allows the monitor to self adjust to the incoming PC signal The values of fine coarse and position are adjusted automatically Available in Analog mode only To make the automatic adjustment funct...

Page 38: ...he current settings Lock Hold down the menu button for more than five 5 seconds to activate the OSD adjustment lock function Unlock Hold down the menu button for more than five 5 seconds to deactivate...

Page 39: ...le through available preconfigured modes Custom Text Internet Game Sports Movie Dynamic CR Digital DVD AV S Video Component Mode The Monitor has four automatic picture settings that are preset at the...

Page 40: ...ing the current mode Analog Digital AV S Video and Component input signal Changing the source is only allowed for external devices that are connected to the monitor at the time PIP Available in Analog...

Page 41: ...scription Play Stop Source List Use to select PC or other external input sources connected to the Monitor Use to select the screen of your choice 1 Analog 2 Digital 3 AV 4 S Video 5 Component MENU Edi...

Page 42: ...mfortable to your eyes depending on your taste If this is the case adjust the brightness and contrast by using the OSD menu 2 Text For documentations or works involving heavy text 3 Internet For worki...

Page 43: ...ilable in Dynamic CR Mode 4 H Position Adjusts the screen location horizontally 5 V Position Adjusts the screen location vertically Coarse Fine Sharpness H Position V Position Auto Adjustment The valu...

Page 44: ...his mode when the surroundings are bright This also provides a sharp image 3 Movie Select this mode when the surroundings are dark This will save power and reduce eye fatigue 4 Custom Select this mode...

Page 45: ...CR Mode MENU 1 Off 2 Intelligent Enhance natural color except skin tone 3 Full Displays both natural skin tones and enhanced colors 4 Demo Displays the improved image on the left and the original on...

Page 46: ...Mode input signal source selected in External Input List and the selected resolution Menu Description Play Stop PIP Turn the PIP Screen on or off You can view a picture from AV S Video or Component th...

Page 47: ...nal is very weak a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture you must set the Blue screen mode to Off Operates only for AV S Vide...

Page 48: ...en the login screen appears boot the computer in the applicable mode the safe mode for Windows ME XP 2000 and then change the frequency of the video card Refer to the Preset Timing Modes If the initia...

Page 49: ...ly Set the video card by referring to the video card manual The screen suddenly has become unbalanced Have you changed the video card or the driver Adjust screen image position and size using the OSD...

Page 50: ...the program for the first time If a copy of the program is already installed remove it reboot the computer and then install the program again You need to reboot the computer for it to operate normall...

Page 51: ...side the monitor Self Test Self Test Feature Check Warning Messages Environment Useful Tips Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning prope...

Page 52: ...computer Therefore if there is trouble with the computer or the video card this can cause the monitor to become blank have poor coloring noise Video mode not supported etc In this case first check the...

Page 53: ...mm V Synchronization Horizontal 30 81 kHz Vertical 56 75 Hz Display Color 16 7M Resolution Optimum resolution 1920x1200 60Hz Maximum resolution 1920x1200 60Hz Input Signal Terminated RGB Analog DVI D...

Page 54: ...seem to be bright sometimes or some of black pixels could be seen This is not from bad quality and you can use it without uneasiness For example the number of TFT LCD sub pixels that is contained in t...

Page 55: ...he video card manual and adjust the screen as follows Preset Timing Modes Display Mode Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz Pixel Clock MHz Sync Polarity H V MAC 640 x 480 35 000 66 667 30 2...

Page 56: ...ntal Frequency Unit kHz Vertical Frequency Like a fluorescent lamp the screen has to repeat the same image many times per second to display an image to the user The frequency of this repetition is cal...

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Page 59: ...create and display an image for the user The frequency of this repetition per second is called Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate Unit Hz Example If the same light repeats itself 60 times per second t...

Page 60: ...WHITE color seem to be bright sometimes or some of black pixels could be seen This is not from bad quality and you can use it without uneasiness For example the number of TFT LCD sub pixels that is co...

Page 61: ...ERGY STAR name and logo are registered trademarks of the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA As an ENERGY STAR Partner Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has determined that this product meets the ENERGY...

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