Samsung Syncmaster 710n Quick Start Guide

							 
 
 
Press Preview button on the Color Calibration.  
The above picture will be shown. 
1. Press View Calibrated button to see th e calibration effect which you adjusted.  
2. Press View Uncalibrated button  to see the original image.  
  
 
						

							       Overview      |     Install      |     OSD Mode     |     Color 
Calibration     
|     Uninstall      |     Troubleshooting        
 
 Uninstall 
The MagicTune program can be removed only by us ing the Add or Remove Programs option of the 
Windows Control Panel.  
Perform the following steps remove MagicTune. 
1. Go to [Tusk Tray]  [Start]  [Setti ngs] and select [Control Panel] in the menu. If the program runs on 
Windows XP, go to [Control Pa nel] in the [Start] menu.  
 
2. Click the Add or Remove Programs icon in Control Panel.    
3. In the Add or Remove Programs screen, scroll down to  find MagicTune. Click on it to highlight it.  
 
4. Click the Change/Remove butt on to remove the program. 
 
5. Click Yes to begin the uninstall process.  
 
6. Wait until the Uninstall Complete dialog box appears.  
Visit the MagicTune 
website for technical support for MagicTune,  FAQs (questions and answers) and 
software upgrades. 
 
 
  
 
						

							       Overview     |     Installation      |     OSD Mode     |     Color 
Calibration     
|     Uninstall     |     Troubleshooting        
 
 Troubleshooting 
zMagicTune may not work in case monitor is replac ed or driver of graphic card is updated while 
MagicTune is operating. If so , please restart the system. 
 
 
 Check when MagicTune does not function properly.   
 
* MagicTune feature is found only on PC (VGA) with Window OS that supports Plug and   Play. 
 
 
 
zVisit the MagicTune website for technical support for MagicTune,  FAQs (questions and answers) and 
software upgrades.  
* To check whether your PC is availa ble for MagicTune feature, follow the  
  steps below (When Windows is XP);   
 
Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance ->  System -> Hardware -> Device Manager -> 
Monitors -> After deleting Plug and Play monitor,  find Plug and Play monitor by searching new 
Hardware. 
 
 
 
 
  
 
						

							 
 Before calling for service, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any 
problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call, the phone number on the Information 
section or contact your dealer .
 
 
SymptomCheck ListSolutions
No images on the 
screen. I cannot turn 
on the monitor.Is the power cord connected properly?Check the power cord connection and 
supply.
Can you see  Check Signal Cable  on 
the screen? (Connected using the D-sub cable)  
Check the signal cable connection. 
(Connected using the DVI cable)  
If you still see an (error) message on 
the screen when the monitor is 
connected properly, check to see if the 
monitor status is set to analog.  
Press Source button to have the 
monitor double-check  the input signal 
source.
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 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 Display Modes ) 
Note: If the initial screen (the login 
screen) does not appear,  contact a 
service center or your dealer .  
Can you see Not Optimum Mode 
Recommended mode  1280 x 1024 
60Hz  on the screen? You can see this message when the 
signal from the video card exceeds the 
maximum resolution and frequency 
that the monitor can properly handle.  
 
Adjust the maximum resolution and 
frequency that the monitor can 
properly handle.  
 
If the display exceeds SXGA or 75Hz, a 
Not Optimum Mode. 
Recommended mode 1280 x 1024 
60Hz  message is displayed. If the 
display exceeds 85Hz, the display will 
work properly  but the Not Optimum 
Mode. Recommended mode 1280   
SyncMaster 510T / 710T / 910T 
 
						

							x 1024 60Hz message appears for 
one minute and th en disappears.  
Please change to  the recommended 
mode during this one-minute period.  
(The message is displayed again if the 
system is rebooted.) 
There is no image on the screen.  
Is the power indica tor on the monitor 
blinking at 1 second intervals?The monitor is in PowerSaver mode. 
 
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 
 Source  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 cabl e and then reboot 
the system.
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 th e 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 Display 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 Display 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 Display 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 ME/2000/XP: 
Set the colors properly at the  Control 
Panel  → Display  → Settings . 
Has the video card been set properly?Set the video card by  referring to the 
video card manual. 
There is a message 
that reads 
Unrecognized 
monitor, Plug & Play 
(VESA DDC) monitor Have you installed the monitor driver?Install the monitor dr iver according to 
the  Driver Installation Instructions .
See the video card manual to see if the 
Plug & Play (VESA DDC) function can Install the monitor dr iver according to 
the  Driver Installation Instructions .
 
						

							 
found. be supported. 
 
 
 
 Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor.  
1. check if the power cord and the video cables 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 assemb led the PC, check if the installed the adapter(video) 
driver and the monitor driver.  
4. Check if the scanning  ratio of the video screen is set at 75Hz.  
(Do not exceed 60Hz when using the maximum resolution.)  
5. If you have problems in installin
g the adapter (video) driver, boot the computer in Safe Mode, remove the 
Display Adapter at the  Control Panel→System →Device Admi nistrator and then reboot the 
computer to reinstall the adapter (video) driver.  
 
 If problems repeatedly occur,  contact an authorized service center .
 
 
 Q & A  
QuestionAnswer  
How can I change the frequency?Frequency can be changed by re configuring the video card.  
 
Note that video card support can va ry, depending on the version of the 
driver used. (Refer to the computer or the video card manual for 
details.) 
How can I adjust the resolution?Windows ME/XP/2000 : Set the  resolution at the Control 
Panel →Display →Settings.  
 
* Contact the video card  manufacturer for details.
How can I set the Power Saving 
function?Windows ME/XP/2000 : Set the func tion at BIOS-SETUP of the 
computer or the screen saver. (Ref er to Windows/Computer Manual).  
How can I clean the outer 
case/LCD Panel?Disconnect the power cord and then cl ean the monitor with a soft cloth, 
using either a cleaning solution or plain water.  
 
Do not leave any remains of the dete rgent nor scratch the case. Do not 
allow any water to go  inside the monitor. 
 
 
 Self-Test Feature Check  
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 properly.  
 
 
 
   Self-Test Feature Check 
 
1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor.  
2. Unplug the video cable from  the back of the computer.  
3. Turn on the monitor.   If the monitor is functioning properly, you will see  a box with a border and text inside as shown in 
the following illustration: The three boxes in side the border are red, green and blue.  
 
 
						

							 
 
Failure of any of the boxes to a ppear indicates a problem with your monitor. This box also appears 
during normal operation if the video ca ble becomes disconnected or damaged. 
 
4. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable;  then turn on both your computer and the monitor.  
If your monitor screen remains blank after using the previous procedure, check your video 
controller and computer system; your monitor is functioning properly. 
   
 Warning Messages  
 
If there is something wrong with  the input signal, a message appear s on the screen or the screen 
goes blank although the power indi cator 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. 
 
   
 Environment  
 
The location and the positi on of the monitor may influence the quality and other 
features of the monitor. 
1. if there are any sub woofer speakers near th e monitor, unplug and relocate the woofer to 
another room.  
2. Remove all electronic devices such as radios,  fans, clocks and telephones that are within 3 
feet (one meter) of the monitor.  
   
 Useful Tips 
 
zA monitor recreates visual signals received from the 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 ca se, first check the source of the problem, and then contact a service 
center or your dealer.  
 
zJudging the monitors working condition   
If there is no  image  on  the screen  or  a  Not Optimum Mode,Recommended  mode 1280 x 1024 
60Hz  message comes up, disconnect the cable from the computer while the monitor is still powered on. 
{If there is a message coming up on the screen or if the screen goes white, this means the monitor 
is in working condition.  
{In this case, check the computer for trouble.  
 
						

							 
 Before calling for service, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any 
problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call, the phone number on the Information 
section or contact your dealer .
 
 
SymptomCheck ListSolutions
No images on the 
screen. I cannot turn 
on the monitor.Is the power cord connected properly?Check the power cord connection and 
supply.
Can you see  Check Signal Cable  on 
the screen? Check the signal cable connection.
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 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 Display Modes ) 
Note: If the initial screen (the login 
screen) does not appear,  contact a 
service center or your dealer .  
Can you see Not Optimum Mode 
Recommended mode  1280 x 1024 
60Hz  on the screen? You can see this message when the 
signal from the video card exceeds the 
maximum resolution and frequency 
that the monitor can properly handle.  
 
Adjust the maximum resolution and 
frequency that the monitor can 
properly handle. 
 
If the display exceeds SXGA or 75Hz, a 
Not Optimum Mode. 
Recommended mode 1280 x 1024 
60Hz  message is displayed. If the 
display exceeds 85Hz, the display will 
work properly  but the Not Optimum 
Mode. Recommended mode 1280 
x 1024 60Hz  message appears for 
one minute and th en disappears.  
Please change to  the recommended 
mode during this one-minute period.  
(The message is displayed again if the 
system is rebooted.) 
There is no image on the screen.  The monitor is in PowerSaver mode.   
SyncMaster 510N / 710N / 910N / 512N / 712N / 912N
 
						

							 
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.
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 th e 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 Display 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 Display 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 Display 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 ME/2000/XP: 
Set the colors properly at the  Control 
Panel  → Display  → Settings . 
Has the video card been set properly?Set the video card by  referring to the 
video card manual. 
There is a message 
that reads 
Unrecognized 
monitor, Plug & Play 
(VESA DDC) monitor 
found.  Have you installed the monitor driver?Install the monitor dr iver according to 
the  Driver Installation Instructions .
See the video card manual to see if the 
Plug & Play (VESA DDC) function can 
be supported. Install the monitor dr iver according to 
the  Driver Installation Instructions .
 
 
 
 Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor.  
1. check if the power cord and the video cables 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 assemb led the PC, check if the installed the adapter(video) 
driver and the monitor driver.  
4. Check if the scanning  ratio of the video screen is set at 75Hz.  
(Do not exceed 60Hz when using the maximum resolution.)  
5. If you have problems in installin
g the adapter (video) driver, boot the computer in Safe Mode, remove the 
Display Adapter at the  Control Panel→System →Device Admi nistrator and then reboot the 
computer to reinstall the adapter (video) driver.  
 
 
						

							 
 
 General  
General
Model NameSyncMaster 710T
LCD Panel
Size17 Diagonal
Display area337.92 (H) x 270.336 (V)
Pixel Pitch0.264mm (H) x 0.264mm (V)
Typea-si TFT active matrix
Synchronization
Horizontal30 ~ 81 kHz
Vertical56 ~ 75 Hz
Display Color
16,194,277 Colors 
Resolution
Optimum resolution1280 x 1024@60 Hz
Maximum resolution1280 x 1024@75 Hz
Input Signal, Terminated
RGB Analog , DVI(Digital Visual In terface) Compliant Digital RGB  
0.7Vp-p Positive at 75 ohms 
Separate H/V sync, Composite sync, SO G, TTL level positive or negative.
Maximum Pixel Clock
140 MHz 
Power Supply
AC 90 ~ 264 VAC, 60/50 Hz ± 3Hz
Signal Cable
15pin-to-15pin D-sub cable, detachable 
DVI-D to DVI-D connector, detachable
Power Consumption