Samsung 731B, 931B, 731BF, 931BF User Manual

SyncMaster 731B / 931B / 731BF / 931BF

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Notation

Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment.

Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times

Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet

Do not touch Grounding to prevent an electric shock

Powe

When not used for extended period of time, set your computer to DPMS. If using a screen saver, set it to the active screen mode.

Do not use a damaged or loose plug.

This may cause an electric shock or fire.

Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands.

This may cause an electric shock or fire.

Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.

An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage.

Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come loose.

A bad connection may cause fire.

Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects upon them, which could cause damage.

This may cause an electric shock or fire.

Installation

Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to an outlet.

This may cause fire.

Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center when installing your set in a location

with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, and chemical substances, or where it will be operated for 24 hours continuously such as an airport, train station or etc.

Failure to do so may cause serious damage to your set.

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

Failure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire inside the monitor.

Do not drop the monitor when moving it.

This may cause damage to the product or human body.

Install the monitor base in a showcase or shelf so that the end of the base does not protrude from the showcase or shelf.

Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or personal injury.

Do not place the product on an unstable or small surface area.

Place the product on an even, stable surface, as the product may fall and cause harm to someone walking by, specifically children.

Do not place the product on the floor.

Someone, specifically children could trip over it.

Keep any flammable objects such as candles, insecticides or cigarettes away from the product.

Otherwise, this may cause a fire.

Keep any heating devices away from the power cable.

A melted coating may lead to electric shock or fire.

Do not install the product in places with poor ventilation, for instance, a bookshelf, closet, etc.

Any increase in internal temperature may cause fire.

Set down the monitor carefully.

The monitor could be damaged or broken.

Do not place the monitor face down.

The TFT-LCD surface may be damaged.

Installing a wall bracket must be done by a qualified professional.

Installation by unqualified personnel may result in injury. Always use the mounting device specified in the owner's manual.

When installing the product, make sure to keep it away from the wall (more than 10 cm/4 inch ) for ventilation purposes.

Poor ventilation may cause an increase in the internal temperature of the product, resulting in a shortened component life and degraded performance.

Cleaning and Use

When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with a

slightly moistened, soft fabric.

Do not spray water or detergent directly on the monitor.

This may cause damage, electric shock or fire.

Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth.

If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean it properly with a dry cloth.

A dirty connector may cause an 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 using a soft, dry cloth.

Do not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners, insecticide, air freshener, lubricant or detergent.

Contact the Service Center or Customer Center for interior cleaning once a year.

Keep the product's interior clean. Dust which has accumulated in the interior over an extended period of time may cause malfunction or fire.

Others

Do not remove cover (or back).

This may cause an electric shock or 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 and contact an authorized

dealer or service.

This may cause an electric shock or fire.

Keep the product away from places exposed to oil, smoke or moisture; do not install inside a vehicle.

This may cause malfunction, an electric shock or fire. Especially avoid operating the monitor near water or outdoors where the monitor could be exposed to snow or rain.

If the monitor is dropped or the casing is damaged, turn the monitor off and unplug the power cord. Then contact the Service Center.

The monitor may malfunction, causing an electric shock or fire.

Disconnect the plug from th e 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 try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal cable.

This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to the cable.

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 fire due to damage to the cable.

Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet.

Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire.

Do not place water containers, chemical products or small metal objects on the monitor.

This may cause malfunction, an electric shock or fire. If a foreign substance enters the monitor, unplug the power cord and contact the

Service Center.

Keep the product away from combustible chemical sprays or in flammable substances.

This may cause an explosion or fire.

Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.

This may cause an electric shock, fire or injury.

Do not insert metal objects such as chopsticks, wire and gimlet or inflammable objects such as paper and match into the vent, headphone port or AV ports.

It may cause a fire or an electric shock. If an alien substances or water flows into the product, turn the product off, unplug the power connector from the wall outlet and contact Service Center.

If you view a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual image or blurriness may appear.

Change the mode to energy save or set a screensaver to moving picture when

you need to be away from the monitor for an extended period of time.

djust the resolution and frequency to the levels appropriate for the model.

Inappropriate resolution may cause undesirable picture quality. 17 inch (43 cm) - 1280 x 1024

19 inch (48 cm) - 1280 x 1024

Watching the monitor continuously at a too close angle may result in eyesight damage.

To ease eye strain, take at least a five-minute break after every hour of using the monitor.

Do not install the product on an unstable, uneven surface or a location prone to vibrations.

Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or personal injury. Using the product in a location prone to vibrations may shorten the lifetime of the product or may catch fire.

When moving the monitor, turn off and unplug the power cord. Make sure that all cables, including the antenna cable and cables connected to other devices, are disconnected before moving the monitor.

Failure to disconnect a cable may damage it and lead to fire or an electric shock.

Place the product out of children's reach, as they could damage it by hanging onto it.

A falling product could cause physical damage even death .

When not using the product for an extended time period, keep the product unplugged.

Otherwise, this may cause heat emission from the accumulated dirt or degraded insulation, leading to electric shock or fire.

Do not place children's favorite objects (or anything else that may be tempting) on the product.

Children may try to climb on the product to retrieve an object. The product could fall, causing physical damage or even death.

Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. 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 reuse of material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.

Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase con tract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

PRODUCT INFORMATION (Image Retention Free)

LCD Monitors and TVs may have image retention when switching from one image to another especially after displaying a stationary image for a long time. This guide is to demonstrate correct usage of LCD products in order to protect them from Image retention.

Warrant

Warranty does not cover any damage caused by image retention. Burn-in is not covered by the warranty.

What is Image retention ?

During normal operation of a LCD panel, pixel image retention d oesn't occur. However, if the same image is displayed for a long time, a slight differe nce in electric charge accumulates between the two electrodes which encase the liqui d crystal. This may cause the liquid crystal to build up in a certain areas of the display. Thus, the previous image is retained when switching to a new video image. All display products, including LCD,are subject to image retention. This is not a product defect.

Please follow the suggestions below to protect your LCD from image retentio n

Power Off, Screen Saver, or Power Save Mode

Ex)

z Turn the power off when using a stationary pattern.

- Turn the power off for 4 hours after 24 hours in use

- Turn the power off for 2 hours after 12 hours in use

z Use a Screen saver if possible

- Screen saver in one color or a moving image is recommended.

z Set the Monitor to power off with the PC Display Properties Power Scheme.

Suggestions for specific applications

Ex) Airports, Transit Stations, Stock Markets, Banks, and Controlling Systems We recommend that you follow set up of your display system program as below:

Display Information together with Logo or Moving image cycle.

Ex) Cycle : Display Information for 1 hour followed by a Display Logo or moving image for 1 minute.

Change the Color Information periodically (Use 2 different colors).

Ex) Rotate the Color Information with 2 colors every 30 minutes.

void using a combination of characters and background color with large

difference in luminance.

void using Grey colors, which can cause Image retention easily.

z Avoid: Colors with big difference in luminance (Black & White, Grey)

Ex)

z Recommended settings: Bright colors with little difference in luminance

- Change the characters color and background color every 30 minutes Ex)

- Every 30 minutes, change the characters with movement.

Ex)

The best way to protect your monitor from Image retention is to set your PC or System to operate a Screen Saver program when you are not using it.

Image retention may not occur when a LCD panel is operated unde r normal c onditions. Normal conditions are defined as continuously changing video patterns. 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 voltage difference between electrodes increases with time, forcing the liquid crystal to lean. When this occurs, the previous image may be seen when the pattern is changed. To prevent this, the accumulated voltage difference must be decreased.

Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406-2 Pixel fault Class II

SyncMaster 731B / 931B

Package Contents

Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor.

Unpackin

Manual

If any items are missing, contact your dealer.

Contact a local dealer to buy optional items.

Monitor

Quick Setup Guide

Cable

Power Cord D-sub Cable

Warranty Card

(Not available in all

locations)

User's Guide, Monitor Driver,

Natural Color software,

MagicTune™ software

Sold separatel

DVI Cable

our Monito

Front

MENU button [ ]

MagicBright™ button []

Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu.

MagicBright™ is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching. Currently six different modes are availabl e: Cus to m, Text, Internet, Game, Sport and Movie. Each mode has its own preconfigured brightness value. You can easily select one of six settings by simply pressing MagicBright™ control button.

1) Custom

Although the values are carefully chosen by our engineers, the

pre-configured values may not be comfortable 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 working with a mixture of images such as text and graphics.

4) Game For watching motion pictures such as a game.

5) Sport For watching motion pictures such as a sport.

6) Movie For watching motion pictures such as a DVD or Video CD.

>> Click here to see an animation clip

Brightness button [ ] When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust bright ness.

Adjust buttons [ ] Adjust items in the menu. Enter button [ ] /

SOURCE button

AUTO button Use this button for auto adjustment.

Power button [ ] Use this button for turn the monitor on and off. Power indicator

See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for long periods.

Rea

>> Click here to see an animation clip

Activates a highlighted menu item. / Push the 'SOURCE', then selects the video signal while the OSD is off. (When the source button is pressed to change the input mode, a message appears in the upper left of the screen displaying the current mode -- analog or digital input signal.)

If you select the digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the graphic card's DVI port using the DVI cable.

>> Click here to see an animation clip

This light glows blue during normal operation, and blinks blue once as the monitor saves your adjustments.

The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.

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

monitor.

DVI IN port Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI port on the back of your monitor. RGB IN port Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub port on the back of your

monitor.

Kensington Lock The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using

it in a public place.

The locking device has to be purchased separately. For using a locking device, contact where you purchase it.

See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections.

SyncMaster 731BF / 931BF

Features

RTA Monito

RTA (Response Time Accelerator) A function that accelerates the response speed of the panel so as to provide a sharper and more

natural video display.

RTA On Activates the RTA function so that the panel operates at a higher response speed than

its original speed.

RTA OFF Deactivates the RTA function so that the panel operates at its original response speed.

If you turn the power off and on again after switching RTA off, the RTA function is automatically switched On (Factory Setting)

Package Contents

Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor.

Unpackin

If any items are missing, contact your dealer.

Contact a local dealer to buy optional items.

Monitor

Manual

Quick Setup Guide

Cable

Power Cord D-sub Cable

Sold separatel

DVI Cable

Warranty Card

(Not available in all

locations)

User's Guide, Monitor Driver,

Natural Color software,

MagicTune™ software

our Monito

Front

MENU button [ ]

MagicBright™ button []

Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu.

1) Custom Although the values are carefully chosen by our engineers, the

pre-configured values may not be comfortable 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 working with a mixture of images such as text and graphics.

4) Game For watching motion pictures such as a game.

5) Sport For watching motion pictures such as a sport.

6) Movie For watching motion pictures such as a DVD or Video CD.

>> Click here to see an animation clip

Brightness button [ ] When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust bright ness.

>> Click here to see an animation clip

Adjust buttons [ ] Adjust items in the menu.

Enter button [ ] / SOURCE button

If you select the digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the graphic card's DVI port using the DVI cable.

AUTO button Use this button for auto adjustment.

>> Click here to see an animation clip

Power button [ ] Use this button for turn the monitor on and off. Power indicator

This light glows blue during normal operation, and blinks blue once as

the monitor saves your adjustments.

Rea

The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.

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

monitor.

DVI IN port Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI port on the back of your monitor. RGB IN port Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub port on the back of your

monitor.

Kensington Lock The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using

it in a public place.

The locking device has to be purchased separately. For using a locking device, contact where you purchase it.

See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections.

SyncMaster 731B / 931B / 731BF / 931BF

Connecting Cables

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.

Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card.

- Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub port on the back of your monitor.

[RGB IN]

Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card.

- Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI Port on the back of your Monitor.

[DVI IN]

Connected to a Macintosh.

- Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D-sub connection cable. If you are using an old model Macintosh, connect the monitor and the Macintosh using a Macintosh

adapter (sold separately). If the monitor and the computer are connected, you can turn them on and use them.

Using the Stand

Monitor Assembl

Monitor and Bottom

Attaching a Base

This monitor accepts a 75 mm x 75 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.

A. Monitor B. Mounting interface pad (Sold separately)

Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the

screen. Remove three screws and then remove the stand from the LCD monitor. Align the mounting interface pad with the holes in the rear cover mounting Pad and

secure it with four screws that came with the arm-type base, wall mount hanger or other base.

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SyncMaster 731B / 931B / 731BF / 931BF

Monitor Driver

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

Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here.

Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic

Windows ME

Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Windows ME Driver". Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button.

directions appropriate for the operating system you have.

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/ (China)

Click the "Install" button in the "Warning" window.

Monitor driver installation is completed.

Windows XP/2000

)

Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Windows XP/2000 Driver". Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button.

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.com/

Monitor driver installation is completed.

Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual

Windows XP | Windows 2000 | Windows ME | Windows NT | Linux

Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System

Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Start" → "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" icon.

Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced...".

Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab.

Click "Update Driver..." and select "Install from a list or..." then click "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 choose your monitor model in the model list and click the "Next" button.

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.com/

Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually.

Monitor driver installation is completed.

Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Operating System

When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps.

Choose "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window. Click the "Browse" button on th e "File Needed" window. Choose A:(D:\Driver) then click the "Open" button and then click "OK" button.

How to install

Click "Start" , "Setting" , "Control Panel". Double click the "Display" icon. Select the "Settings" tab and click "Advanced Properties" button. Choose "Monitor".

Case1 : If the "Properties" button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured. Please

Case2 : If the "Properties" button is active, click the "Properties" button then follow next steps

Click "Driver" and then click on "Update Driver..." then click on the "Next" button. Choose "Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver"

then click "Next" and then click "Have disk". Click the "Browse" button then choose A:(D:\Driver). Click the "Open" button, then click "OK" button. Choose your monitor model and click the "Next" button then click "Next" button. Click the "Finish" button then the "Close" button.

If you can see the "Digital Signature Not Found" window then click the "Yes" button. And click the "Finish" button then the "Close" button.

Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Operating System

Microsoft® Windows® NT Operating System

Linux Operating System To execute X-Window, you need to make the X86Config file, which is a type of system setting file.

stop installation

continually.

Click "Start" , "Setting" , "Control Panel". Double click the "Display" icon. Select the "Settings" tab and click "Advanced Properties" button. Select the "Monitor" tab. Click the "Change" button in the "Monitor Type" area. Choose "Specify the location of the driver". Choose "Display a list of all the driver in a specific location..." then click "Next" button. Click the "Have Disk" button. Specify A:\(D:\driver) then click "OK" button. Select "Show all devices" 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.

Click "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel", and then double-click "Display" icon. In Display Registration Information window, click Settings Tab and then click "All Display Modes". Select a mode that you wish to use (Resolution, Number of colors and Vertical frequency) and

then click "OK". Click "Apply" button if you see the screen working normally after clicking "Test". If the screen is

not normal, change to a different mode (lower mode of resolution, colors or frequency).

If there is no Mode at All Display Modes, select the level of resolution and vertical frequency by referring to the Preset Timing Modes in the user guide.

Press "Enter" at the first and the second screen after executing the X86Config file. The third screen is for setting your mouse. Set a mouse for your computer. The next screen is for selecting a keyboard. Set a Keyboard for your computer. The next screen is for setting your monitor. First of all, set a horizontal frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency directly.) Set a vertical frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency directly.) "Enter" the model name of your monitor. This information will not affect the actual execution of X-

Window. You have finished setting up your monitor.

Execute X-Window after setting other requested hardware.

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