Samsung 900S User Manual

Samsung 900S

2

Index

User’s Manual

Main Page On-Screen Display

Safety Instructions Troubleshooting

Natational Check List

Power Q & A

Installation Self-Test Feature Check

Cleaning

Other

Introduction Specifications

Unpacking General Specifications

Front Preset Display Modes

Rear PowerSaver

Bottom

Setup Information

Connecting Your Monitor Service

Installing the Monitor Driver Terms

Automatic Regulatory

—

Manual Natural Color

—

Base Installation Authority

3

Safety Instructions

User’s Manual

Warning / 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

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 may see afterimages due to damage to the flourescent substance on the inside of the
CDT.

● 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 recepticle.

◆ An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage.

● Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy

objects upon them, which could cause damage.

◆ Failure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire.

Power

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.

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.

Set down the monitor carefully.

It could be damaged or broken.

Do not place the monitor face down.

The CRT surface may be damaged.

Do not use the monitor without the monitor stand.

It could break down or cause a fire due to bad ventilation.
If the monitor must be used without the supplied stand, take steps to insure proper ventilation.

Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet.

Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire.

Installation

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 connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean it

properly with a dry cloth.

◆ A dirty connector can cause an electric shock or fire.

● Do not set a glass of water, chemicals or any small metal

objects on the monitor.

◆ This may cause damage, electric shock or a fire.

◆ If a foreign substance gets into the monitor, disconnect the plug

and then contact a service center.

When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the CDT, wipe with a slightly
moistened, soft fabric.

Do not clean Flat monitor with water. Use a water-diluted mild detergent.

(Some detergents contain significant amounts of alcohol-based solvents, which can
damage (color change) or crack the monitor case. The antiglare/anti-static surface coating
on the CDT may also be affected.)

Dilute the detergent (1:10 ratio) with water before using.

Caution : Use a recommended detergent only, as other

surfactants containing large amounts of alcohol,
solvent or other strong substances, can discolor or
crack the monitor or damage the coated CDT

Cleaning

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 and
contact an authorized dealer or service.

◆ This may cause an electric shock or a fire.

● Do not place any heavy objects on the monitor.

◆ This may cause an electric shock or a fire.

● For each hour of looking at the monitor, you should let

your eyes rest for 5 minutes.

◆ This will reduce eye fatigue.

● Do not use or store inflammable substances near the monitor.

◆ This may cause an explosion or fire.

● Do not try to move the monitor by pulling on the wire

or the signal cable.

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

Other

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 away from any magnetic substances.

◆ This may cause discoloring or distortion of the image.

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

Warranty card (Not available in all locations)

User's Guide and Driver Installation CD

Unpacking

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, and grows green
when you are making adjustments.

6. Power button : Use this button to turn the monitor on and off.

Note: 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.

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 port
(video board, video card or graphics card).

2. Power port : Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the
back of the monitor.

3. Tilt/Swivel Base : You can separate the base from the monitor.

Note See Connecting Your Monitor for further information

regarding cable connections.

(The configuration at the back of the moniter

may vary from product to product.)

Rear

Bottom

13

Setup

User’s Manual

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).

3. If you are using a Macintosh computer, connect the cable to a Macintosh adapter, and set

the pins on your adapter(Adapter not included).
A PC-compatible computer does not need an adapter.

4.

Turn on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete.

14

Setup

User’s Manual

Installing the 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 sys
tem 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 here.

Internet web site : http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/

Windows ME/98/95

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.

5. Monitor Driver installation is completed.

15

Setup

User’s Manual

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 Anyway" button.
Then click "OK" button.

16

Setup

User’s Manual

This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation don't damage your system. The certifide
driver will be posted on SAMSUNG Monitor Homepage.

http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/

6. Monitor Driver installation is completed.

17

Setup

User’s Manual

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 sys
tem 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 here.

Internet web site : http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/

Installing the Monitor Driver

Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System

1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM driver.

2. Click "Start" —> "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" Icon.

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

18

Setup

User’s Manual

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

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".

19

Setup

User’s Manual

7. Click the "Browse" button then choose A:(D:\Driver) and choose your monitor model in the model list and
click the "Next" button.

8. 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 Samtron Monitor Homepage.

http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/

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

20

Setup

User’s Manual

10. Monitor driver installation is completed.

Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Operating System

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

1. Choose "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window.

2. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window.

3. Choose A:(D:\Driver) then click the "Open" button and then click "OK" button.

How to install

1. Click "Start" , "Setting" , "Control Panel".

2. Double click the "Display" Icon.

3. Choose the "Settings" tab and then click "Advanced..".

4. Choose "Monitor".

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

installation

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

5. Click "Driver" and then click on "Update Driver.." then click on the "Next" button.

6. 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".

7. Click the "Browse" button then choose A:(D:\Driver).

8. Click the "Open" button, then click "OK" button.

9. Choose your monitor model and click the "Next" button then click "Next" button.

10. 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.

21

Setup

User’s Manual

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" button in the "Monitor Type" area.

6. Choose "Specify the location of the driver".

7. Choose "Display a list of all the driver in a specific location.." then click "Next" button.

8. Click the "Have Disk" button

9. Specify A:\(D:\driver) then click "OK" button.

10. Select "Show all devices" and choose the monitor that corresponds to the one you connected to your

computer and click "OK".

11. Continue choosing "Close" button and "OK" button until you close the Display Properties dialogue box.

(You can get some other screen for warning message or others, then click the appreciate option for your
monitor.)

Microsoft® Windows® 98 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" button in the "Monitor Type" area then click "Next" button.

6. Choose "Display a list of all the driver.." then click "Next" button.

7. Click the "Have Disk" button, then click "browse.." button.

8. Specify A:\(D:\driver) then click "OK" button.

9. The "Select Device" dialogue box will appear. Select "Show all devices" then choose the monitor that

corresponds to the one you connected to your computer and click OK.

10. Continue choosing "Close" button and "O.K" button until you close the Display Properties dialogue box.

Microsoft® Windows® 95 Operating System

First determine the Windows 95 version installed on your computer by right-clicking the My Computer icon on PC
and selecting Properties. The version number is listed under System. Perform the steps for the appropriate version.

Version 4.00.950A

1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, and then double-click "Display" icon.

2. In the "Display Properties" window, click the "Settings" tab and click "Change Display Type".

3. In the "Change Display Type" window, click "Change" and then click "Have Disk".

4. Click "browse.." button and specify A:\(D:\driver) and click "OK".

5. In the Select Device window, click the appropriate monitor model and then click OK.

6. Continue choosing "Close" button and "OK" button until you close the "Display Properties" dialogue box.

22

Setup

User’s Manual

Version 4.00.950B

1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, and then double-click "Display" icon.

2. In the "Display Properties" window, click the Settings tab and then click "Advanced Properties" button.

3. In the "Advanced Display Properties" window, click the "Monitor" tab and then click "Change" button.

4. In the "Select Device" window, click "Have Disk" button.

5. Click "browse.." button and specify A:\(D:\driver) and click "OK".

6. In the "Select Device" window, click the appropriate monitor model and then click "OK".

7. Continue choosing "Close" button and "OK" button until you close the "Display 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 Settings Tab and then click All Display Modes.

3. Select a mode that you wish to use (Resolution, Number of colors and Vertical frequency) and then click OK.

4. 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).

Note: If there is no Mode at All Display Modes, select the level of resolution and vertical frequency by referring
to the Preset Display Modes

Linux Operating System

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

1. Press Enter at the first and the second screen after executing the X86Config file.

2. The third screen is for setting your mouse.

3. Set a mouse for your computer.

4. The next screen is for selecting a keyboard.

5. Set a Keyboard for your computer.

6. The next screen is for setting your monitor.

7. First of all, set a horizontal frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency directly.)

8. Set a vertical frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency directly.)

9. Enter the model name of your monitor. This information will not affect the actual execution of X-Window.

10. You have finished setting up your monitor.
Execute X-Window after setting other requested hardware.

23

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.

Tilt/Swivel Base Installation

Note The base is detachable.

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 snap.

24

Setup

User’s Manual

2. Attaching the Base

25

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.

26

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 seconds after you stop adjusting the setting.

4 Menu( ) button

Use this button to open the OSD and activate a highlighted menu item.

27

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.

You can adjust Brightness and Contrast by clicking the -/+
button while the OSD menu does not appear on the screen.

You can adjust Brightness and Contrast by clicking the -/+
button while the OSD menu does not appear on the screen.

28

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

position of the monitor’s viewing area.

Menu How to adjust

H-Position

V-Position

With the menu off, push the menu button.
Push the - button or + button until the V-Position screen is

displayed.
Push the menu button to open the V-Position adjustment screen.
Use the - and + buttons to change the vertical

position of the monitor’s viewing area.

Follow these instructions to change the Position of
the monitor’s entire display.

User’s Manual

29

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.
Push the menu button to open the H-Size adjustment screen.
Use the - and + buttons to change the Horizontal

Size of the monitor’s viewing area.

With the menu off, push the menu button.
Push the - button or + button until the V-Size screen is displayed.
Push the menu button to open the V-Size adjustment screen.
Use the - and + buttons to change the Vertical

Size of the monitor’s viewing area

User’s Manual

30

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.
Use the - button or + button to adjust the pincushion setting.

Adjust the trapezoid setting when the top or bottom of the
display is too large or small.

Trapezoid

With the menu off, push the menu button.
Push the - button or + button until the Geometry

screen is displayed.
Push the menu button again and then press the - or + button until

the Trapezoid screen appears.
Push the menu button to open the Trapezoid adjustment screen.

Use the - button or + button to adjust the trapezoid setting.

Adjust the rotation setting when the entire display
is tilted left or right.

Rotation

31

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 displayed.
Push the menu button again and then press the - or + button until

the Parallelogram screen appears.
Push the menu button to open the Parallelogram
adjustment screen.

Use the - button or + button to adjust the parallel setting.

With the menu off, push the menu button.
Push the - button or + button until the Geometry

screen is displayed.
Push the menu button again and then press the - or + button until

the Rotation screen appears.
Push the menu button to open the Rotation
adjustment screen.

Use the - button or + button to adjust the rotation setting.

32

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 - button or + button until the Geometry

screen is displayed.
Push the menu button.

Push the - button or + button until the V-Linearity
screen is displayed.
Push the menu button to open the V-Linearity adjustment screen.

Use the - button or + button to adjust the vertical linearity.

With the menu off, push the menu button.
Push the - button or + button until the Geometry

screen is displayed.
Push the menu button again and then press the - or + button until

the Pinbalance screen appears.
Push the menu button to open the Pinbalance
adjustment screen.

Use the - button or + button to adjust the pinbalance setting.

33

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 chosen affects only the language of the

OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the
computer.

Follow these steps to change the language used in the menu.

You can choose one of nine languages.
English,German,French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish,
Russian, Korean.

34

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. To 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 displayed.
Push the menu button again and then press the - or + button until

the H-Moire screen appears.
Push the menu button to open the H-Moire
adjustment screen.

Use the - button or + button to adjust horizontal moiré.

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.

V-Moire

With the menu off, push the menu button.
Push the - button or + button until the Advanced

screen is displayed.
Push the menu button again and then press the - or + button until

the V-Moire screen appears.
Push the menu button to open the V-Moire
adjustment screen.

Use the - button or + button to adjust vertical moiré.

35

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 is displayed.
Push the menu button again and then press the - or + button until

the Video Input Level screen appears.
Push the menu button to open the Video Input Level
selection screen.

Use the - button or + button to select 0.7 V or 1.0 V.

Color temperature is a measure of the “warmth” of the image
colors. The available range is between 6500 to 9300K.

Color Temperature

With the menu off, push the menu button.
Push the - button or + button until the Advanced

screen is displayed.
Push the menu button again and then press the - or + button until

the Color Temperature screen appears.
Push the menu button to open the Color Temperature selection
screen.

Press the - or + button to select 9300K(Bluish colors)
or 6500K(Reddish colors).

36

On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System

User’s Manual

Menu How to adjust

Menu Color

Use this function to see the transparent on - screen display.

Halftone

With the menu off, push the button.
Push the - button or + button until the Advanced

screen is displayed.
Push the button again and then press the - or + button until

the Halftone screen appears.
Push the button to open the Halftone selection screen.

Press the - or + button to select the original on-screen display or the
transparent one.

With the menu off, push the button.
Push the - button or + button until the Advanced

screen is displayed.
Push the button again and then press the - or + button until

the Menu Color screen appears.
Push the button to open the Menu Color selection screen.

Use the - button or + button to select Color 1 or Color 2.

37

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 - button to decrease the screen viewing area.

Use the + button to enlarge the screen viewing area.

Note The monitor may buzz momentarily, the image colors may

change and the image will jiggle for a few seconds.
These effects are normal.

38

On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System

User’s Manual

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.

Menu How to adjust

Degauss

With the menu off, push the menu button.
Push the - button or + button until the Degauss

screen is displayed.
Push the menu button to execute the degauss function.

The degaussing screen will appear.

Note If you have selected “Yes”, all settings listed above will be

reset. All other settings will remain the same.

CAUTION This operation resets all of the data in the user memory

area for the current timing signal.

Use the recall feature to reset these monitor settings to their
original levels: Position, Size, Pincushion, Trapezoid,
Parallelogram, Pinbalance, Rotation, H-Moire and V-Moire.

Recall

With the menu off, push the menu button.
Push the - button or + button until the Recall

screen is displayed.
Push the menu button to open the Recall adjustment screen.
Push the + button to select Yes.

If you don’t want to reset the monitor, use the - button to select No.

39

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 Timing.

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 adjustment screen.
Use the - button to see user control mode and thedefault mode.

Push and hold in the menu button for 10 seconds or more
to Lock the OSD.
(In this case, even if you click the menu button the control
screen will not be printed.)

Push and hold in the menu button for 10 seconds or more
to Unlock the OSD.

OSD Lock/Unlock

Note You can see the frequency(user control mode) used by the user,

the polarity of the operational signals, the default frequency(default mode)
set when you buy the monitor and the resolution level.

40

Troubleshooting

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 login screen)
appears, boot the computer in the
applicable mode (the safe mode for
Windows 95/98/ME/XP/2000)
and then change the frequency of
the video card.(Refer to the Preset

Check the signal cable connection.

Note: If the initial screen (the login

screen) does not appear,
contact a service center or

your dealer.

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 applicable to the monitor.

The monitor is in PowerSave mode.

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

Unlock the OSD by pressing the MENU
button for at least 10 seconds.

Can you see "Sync. Out of Range"
on the screen?

There is no image on the screen.Is
the power indicator on the monitor
blinking at 1 second intervals?

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

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.

Display Modes)

41

Troubleshooting

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 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?

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

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

Has the video card been set properly?

Have you changed the video card or
the driver?

Have you adjusted the resolution or
frequency to the monitor?

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).

The signal from the video card
exceeds the maximum resolution
and frequency of the monitor.

Move the monitor away from
anything that can create a strong
magnetic field.

The screen image can appear to
shake or vibrate at a particular time
of day due to low supply voltage.

Check the signal cable connection.
Make sure the video card is fully

inserted in it's slot.
Reboot the computer.

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

Adjust screen image position and
size using the OSD.

Adjust the resolution and frequency
at the video card.
(Refer to the Preset Display Modes).

42

Troubleshooting

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 Display Modes.

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

Have the Windows colors been set
properly?

For Windows 95/98/ME/XP/2000:
Set the colors properly at the Control
Panel, Display, Settings.

Have you installed the monitor
driver?

Install the monitor driver 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 driver according to
the Driver Installation Instructions.

For Windows 3.1:
Adjust the colors of the screen using
the VGA utility provided by the video
card.

Has the video card been set
properly?

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

Keep the monitor away from any
magnetic products.

Symptom Chek List Solution

43

Troubleshooting

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 adapter
(video) driver and the monitor driver.

4. Check if the scanning ratio of the video screen is set at 75Hz or 85Hz.
(Do not exceed 60Hz when using the maximum resolution.)

5. If you have problems in installing the adapter (video) driver, boot the computer in Safe Mode,
remove the Display Adapter at the “Control Panel, System, Device Administrator" and then
reboot the computer to reinstall the adapter (video) driver.

Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor.

Note If problems repeatedly occur, contact an authorized service center.

44

Troubleshooting

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, depending on the version of the

driver used.
(Refer to the computer or the video card manual for details.)

Windows 95/98/ME/XP/2000: Set the resolution at the Control Panel,
Display, Settings.

Windows 3.1: Change the resolution and the colors
using the VGA Utility provided by the video card.

* Contact the video card manufacturer for details.

Windows 95/98/ME/XP/2000: Set the function at BIOS-SETUP of the
computer or the screen saver. (Refer to Windows/Computer Manual).

Windows 3.1: Set the function using the VGA Utility

provided by the video card.

This is normal as some sound may be generated when the metal case and
the electromagnet, which are installed to block any electromagnetic waves,
interact with each other.

Disconnect the power cord and then clean the monitor with a soft cloth,
using either a plain water.

Do not leave any remains of the detergent nor scratch the case. Do not
allow any water to go inside the monitor.

Question Answer

45

Troubleshooting

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. Turn off both your computer and the monitor.

2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer.

3. Turn on the monitor.

4.Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your
computer and the monitor.

If your monitor is functioning properly, you will see a box with a blue border and red text
inside as shown in the following illustration:
The three boxes inside the border are red, green and blue.

Failure of any of the boxes to appear indicates a problem with your monitor. This box
also appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or
damaged.

If your monitor screen remains blank after using the previous procedure,
check your video controller and computer system; your monitor is functioning properly.

Self-Test Feature Check

Self-Test Feature Check

46

Troubleshooting

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 influence the quality and other features of the monitor.

1. If there are any woofer speakers near the 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.

3. Degauss the monitor if any devices were removed from the area.

A monitor recreates visual signals received from the PC. Therefore, if there is trouble with the PC or the video card, this can
cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, noise, Sync. Out of Range, etc. In this case, first check the source
of the problem, and then contact a service center or your dealer.

Judging the monitor's working condition

If there is no image on the screen or an "Sync. Out of Range" 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.

Warning Messages

Environment

Userful Tip

Self-Test Feature Check

47

Specifications

User’s Manual

General

Model Name Samsung 900S

Picture Tube

Type 19" (48cm) Full square type (45.8cm viewable)
Deflection angle 90°
Dot Pitch 0.22mm (Horizontal)
Screen type Silica coated with anti-electronic properties (TCO : Multilayer coating)

Medium-short persistence phosphor.

Maximum Resolution

1600 Dots, 1200 Lines

Active Display

Horizontal 13.85 ± 0.12 inch (352 ± 3 mm)
Vertical 10.39 ± 0.12 inch (264 ± 4 mm)

Synchronization

Horizontal 30 ~ 86 kHz
Vertical 50 ~ 160 Hz

Input Signal, Terminated

Analog 0.7 Vpp positive at 75 ohms
Separate Sync TTL level, positive or negative

Display Color

Unlimited

Maximum Pixel Clock

135 MHz

Power Supply

AC 100 ~ 240V ± 10%, 60Hz/50 Hz ± 3Hz

Power Consumption

120W (Maximum), 100W (Nominal)

Dimensions (WxDxH)

440 x 454 x 455 mm (with base)

Weight

20.0 kg

Plug and Play Capability

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.

General Specifications

48

Specifications

User’s Manual

Preset Display Modes

Display Mode

Horizontal Frequency

(kHz)

Vertical 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 85.061 56.250 +/+
VESA, 1024 x 768 60.023 75.029 78.750 +/+
VESA, 1024 x 768 68.677 84.997 94.500 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 1024 79.976 75.025 135.000 +/+

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

The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen
horizontally is called Horizontal Cycle and the inverse number of the Horizontal
Cycle is called Horizontal 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 called
Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate. Unit: Hz

49

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 a key on the keyboard. For energy conservation, turn your monitor
OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for long periods. The PowerSaver
system operates with a VESA DPMS compliant video card installed in your computer.
Use a software utility installed on your computer to set up this feature.

State

Normal Operation

Poweer- off mode EPA/ ENERGY 2000

Power Indicator Green Green, Blinking

Power Consumption 100W (Nominal) Lass than 3W

120W (Maximum)

This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR compliant and ENERGY2000 compliant
when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPMS functionality.
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

R

R

R

Information

User’s Manual

Service

U.S.A. :

Samsung Computer Products Customer Service
400 Valley Road, Suite 201, Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856
Tel. : [phone], 1-800-SAMSUNG
(1-800-726-7864)
Fax. : [phone]

http://samsungusa.com/monitor/

CANADA :
Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.
7037 Financial Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6R3
Tel. : 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)
Fax. : [phone]

http://www.samsung.ca/

PANAMA :

Samsung Electronics Latinoamerica( Z.L.) S.A.
Calle 50 Edificio Plaza Credicorp, Planta Baja
Panama
Tel. : [phone]
Tel : [phone](FAST)

http://www.samsung-latin.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/

COLOMBIA :
Samsung Electronics Colombia
Cra 9 No 99A-02 Of. 106
Bogota, Colombia
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: (571) 618 - 2068

http://www.samsung-latin.com/
e-mail : [e-mail]

PERU :

Servicio Integral Samsung
Av.Argentina 1790 Lima1. Peru
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

http://www.samsungperu.com/

GERMANY :
TELEPLAN Rhein-Main GmbH
Feldstr. 16
64331 Weiterstadt
T. 06151/957-1306
F. 06151/957-1732
* DM 0,24/MIN.

http://www.samsung.de/

ITALY :

Samsung Electronics Italia S.p.a.
Via C. Donat Cattin, 5
20063 Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI)
Servizio Clienti: 199.153.153

http://www.samsung-italia.com/

United Kingdom :

Samsung Electronics (UK) Ltd.
Samsung House, 225 Hook Rise South
Surbiton, Surrey KT6 7LD
Tel. : [phone]
Fax. : [phone]
< European Service Center & National Service >
Stafford Park 12 Telford, Shropshire, TF3 3BJ
Tel. : [phone]
Fax. : [phone]

http://samsungservice.co.uk/

AUSTRALIA :
Samsung Electronics Australia Pty Ltd.
Customer Response Centre
7 Parkview Drive, Homebush Bay NSW 2127
Tel : [phone]

http://www.samsung.com.au/

ESPAÑA :

Samsung Electronics Comercial Iberica, S.A.
Ciencies, 55-65 (Poligono Pedrosa) 08908
Hospitalet de Llobregat (Barcelona)
Tel. : [phone]
Fax. : [phone]

http://samsung.es/

THAILAND :

HAI SAMSUNG SERVICE CENTER
MPA COMPLEX BUILDING,1st-2nd Floor
175 SOI SUEKSA VIDHAYA SATHON SOI 12
SILOM ROAD ,SILOM,BANGRAK
BANGKOK 10500
TEL : [phone]
FAX : [phone]

Information

User’s Manual

Service

SOUTH AFRICA :

Samsung Electronics,5 Libertas Road, Somerset
Office Park,
Bryanston Ext 16. Po Box 70006, Bryanston,2021,
South Africa
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]

http://www.samsung.co.za/

SWEDEN/DENMARK/NORWAY/FINLAND :

Samsung Electronics AB
Box 713
S-194 27 UPPLANDS VÄSBY
SVERIGE
Besöksadress : Johanneslundsvägen 4
Samsung support Sverige: 020-46 46 46
Samsung support Danmark : 8088-4646
Samsung support Norge: 8001-1800
Samsung support Finland: 0800-118001
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]

http://www.samsung.se/

FRANCE :

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS FRANCE Service
Paris Nord 2
66 rue des Vanesses
BP 50116 Villepinte
95950 Roissy CDG Cedex
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]

http://www.samsungservices.com/

UKRAINE :

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS REPRESENTATIVE
OFFICE IN UKRAINE
4 Glybochitska str.
Kiev, Ukraine
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
Toll-free 8-800-502-0000

http://www.samsung.com.ua/

HUNGARY :

Samsung Electronics Magyar Rt.
1039, Budapest, Lehel u. 15-17.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

http://www.samsung.hu/

PORTUGAL :

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICA PORTUGUESA S.A.
Rua Mário Dioniso, N º 2 - 1º Drt. 2795-140 LINDA­A-VELHA
Tel. [phone] Fax. [phone]
Free Line 800 220 120

http://www.samsung.pt/

CHILE :

SONDA S.A.
Teatinos 550, Santiago Centro, Santiago, Chile
Fono: 56-2-5605000 Fax: [phone]
56-2-800200211

http://www.sonda.com/
http://www.samsung.cl/

MEXICO :

Samsung Electronics Mexico S.A. de C.V.
Saturno 44 Col. Nueva Industrial Vallejo
Del. Gustavo A. Madero C.P. 07700
Mexico D.F.
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
RFC: SEM950215S98

http://www.samsung.com.mx/

IMPORTADO POR: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.

SATURNO 44 COL. NVA. INDUSTRIAL VALLEJO
DEL. GUSTAVO A. MADERO C.P. 07700
MEXICO D.F. TEL. [phone]
RFC: SEM950215S98

EXPORTADO POR: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO.,LTD.

JOONG-ANG DAILY NEWS BLDG.
7 SOON-WHA-DONG CHUNG-KU,
C.P.O BOX 2775, 1144 SEOUL, KOREA

NETHERLANDS/BELGIUM/LUXEMBOURG :

Samsung Electronics Benelux B. V.
Fleminglaan 12 2289 CP Rijiswijk, NEDERLANDS
Service and informatielijn ;
Belgium :0800-95214, http://www.samsung.be/
Netherlands : 0800-2295214,

http://www.samsung.nl/

51

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

●

Vertical Frequency

The screen must be redrawn several times per second in order to 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, this is regarded as 60 Hz.

In this case, flickering of the screen can be detected. To avoid this problem,
there is a Flicker-free Mode using a vertical frequency over 70 Hz.

●

Horizontal Frequency

The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen
horizontally is called Horizontal Cycle. The inverse number of the Horizontal Cycle
is called Horizontal Frequency. Unit: kHz

●

Interlace and Non-Interlace Methods

Showing the horizontal lines of the screen from the top to the bottom in order is called
the Non-Interlace method while showing odd lines and then even lines in turn is
called the Interlace method. The Non-Interlace method is used for the majority of monitors to
ensure a clear image. The Interlace method is the same as that used in TVs.

●

Plug & Play

This is a function that provides the best quality screen for the user by allowing
the computer and the monitor to exchange information automatically. This monitor
follows the international standard VESA DDC for the Plug & Play function.

●

Resolution

The number of horizontal and vertical dots used to compose the screen image is called 'resolution'.
This number shows the accuracy of the display. High resolution is good for performing multiple tasks
as more image information can be shown on the screen.

Example: If the resolution is 1024 X 768, this means the screen is composed of

1024 horizontal dots (horizontal resolution) and 768 vertical lines
(vertical resolution).

Terms

52

Information

User’s Manual

FCC Information | IC Compliance Notice | MPR II Compliance
European Notice (Europe only) | PCT Notice
TCO'95-Ecological requirements for personal computers (TCO applied model only)
TCO'99-Ecological requirements for personal computers (TCO applied model only)

● FCC Information

User Instructions

The Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement includes the following
warning:

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television receptions, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

User Information

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment. If necessary, consult your dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for additional suggestions. You may find the booklet called How to Identify and
Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems helpful. This booklet was prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission. It is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
DC 20402, Stock Number 004-000-00345-4.

Warning

User must use shielded signal interface cables to maintain FCC compliance for the product.

Declaration of conformity for products Marked with FCC Logo

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (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

Regulatory

53

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 Compliance

This monitor complies with SWEDAC(MPR II) recommendations for reduced electric and magnetic fields.

● European Notice (Europe only)

● PCT Notice

Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), (92/31/EEC), (93/68/EEC)
and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms:

• EN55022:1998 - Radio Frequency Interference

• EN55024:1998 - Electromagnetic Immunity

• EN61000-3-2:1995+A1+A2 - Power Line Harmonics

• EN61000-3-3:1995 - Voltage Fluctuations

• EN60950 - Product Safety.

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.
For 120 Volt applications, use only UL Listed detachable power cord with NEMA configuration 5-15P type (parallel
blades) plug cap. For 240 Volt applications use only UL Listed Detachable power supply cord with NEMA
configuration 6-15P type (tandem blades) plug cap.

54

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 use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and to the further
development of environmentally- adapted electronic products.

Why do we have environmentally-labelled monitors?

In many countries, environmental labelling has become an established method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to
the environment.The main problem as far as monitors and other electronic equipment are concerned is that environmentally harmful
substances are used both in the products and during their manufacture. Since it has not been possible so far for the majority of
electronic equipment to be recycled in a satisfactory way, most of these potentially damaging substances sooner or later enter Nature.

There are also other characteristics of a monitor, such as energy consumption levels, that are important from both the working and
natural environment viewpoints.Since all types of conventional electricity generation have a negative effect on the environment (acidic
and climate-influencing emissions, radioactive waste, etc.) it is vital to conserve energy. Electronic equipment in offices consumes an
enormous amount of energy, since it is often routinely left running continuously.

What does labelling involve?

This product meets the requirements for the TCO'95 scheme, which provides for international environmental labelling of monitors.
The labelling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees),
Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation) and NUTEK (The National Board for Industrial and Technical
Development in Sweden).

The requirements cover a wide range of issues: environment, ergonomics, usability, emission of electrical and magnetic fields, energy
consumption and electrical and fire safety.

The environmental demands concern among other things restrictions on the presence and use of heavy metals, brominated and
chlorinated flame retardants, CFCs (freons), and chlorinated solvents. The product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer
is obliged to have an environmental plan, which must be adhered to in each country where the company conducts its operations policy.
The energy requirements include a demand that the monitor after a certain period of inactivity shall reduce its power consumption to a
lower level, in one or more stages. The length of time to reactivate the monitor shall be reasonable for the user.

Labelled products must meet strict environmental demands, for example in respect of the reduction of electric and magnetic fields,
along with physical and visual ergonomics and good usability.

TCO Development Unit 1996-11-29
On the page this folder you will find a brief summary of the environmental requirements met by this product.
The complere environmental criteria document may be ordered from:
TCO Development Unit
S-11494 Stockholm
Sweden
Fax: [phone]
E-mail (Internet): [e-mail]
Current information regarding TCO'95-approved and labelled products may also
be obtained via the Internet, using the address:
http://www.tco-info.com/
TCO'95 is a co-operative project between(3 logos)

55

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 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. Flame retardants have been found in human blood and researchers fear
that disturbances in foetus development may occur.

● TCO'95 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than 25 grams must not contain organically bound chlorine and
bromine.

Lead

Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and capacitors. Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses,
causes lead poisoning.

● TCO'95 requirement Permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed.

Cadmium

Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the colour generating layers of certain computer displays. Cadmium damages the
nervous system and is toxic in high doses.

● TCO'95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than 25 ppm (parts per million) of cadmium.
The colour-generating layers of display screens must not contain any cadmium.

Mercury

Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. Mercury damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses.

● TCO'95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than 25 ppm (parts per million) of mercury.

It also demands that no mercury is present in any of the electrical or electronics components concerned with the display unit.

CFCs (freons)

CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards and in the manufacturing of expanded foam for packaging. CFCs
break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere, causing increased reception on Earth of ultraviolet light
with consequent increased risks of skin cancer (malignant melanoma).

● The relevant TCO'95 requirement: Neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the manufacturing of the product or its packaging.

Congratulations!

You have just purchased a TCO'99 approved and labelled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for
professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and also to the further development of
environmentally adapted electronics products.

This product meets the requirements for the TCO'99 scheme which provides for an international environmental and quality labelling
labelling of personal computers. The labelling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO(The Swedish Confederation of
Professional Employees), Svenska Naturskyddsforeningen(The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation), Statens
Energimyndighet(The Swedish National Energy Administration) and SEMKO AB.

● TCO'99-Ecological requirements for personal computers (TCO applied model only)

56

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 adaptation of goods and services to
the environment. The main problem, as far as computers and other electronics equipment are concerned, is that environmentally
harmful substances are used both in the products and during their manufacture. Since it is not so far possible to satisfactorily recycle
the majority of electronics equipment, most of these potentially damaging substances sooner or later enter nature.

There are also other characteristics of a computer, such as energy consumption levels, that are important from the viewpoints of both
the work (internal) and natural (external) environments. Since all methods of electricity generation have a negative effect on the
environment (e.g. acidic and climate-influencing emissions, radioactive waste), it is vital to save energy. Electronics equipment in offices
is often left running continuously and thereby consumes a lot of energy.

What does labelling involve?

The environmental demands has been developed by Svenska Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation).
These demands impose restrictions on the presence and use of heavy metals, brominated and chlorinated flame retardants,
CFCs(freons)and chlorinated solvents, among other things. The product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged
to have an environmental policy which must be adhered to in each country where the company implements its operational policy.

The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and/or display, after a certain period of inactivity, shall reduce its power
consumption to a lower level in one or more stages. The length of time to reactivate the computer shall be reasonable for the user.

Below you will find a brief summary of the environmental requirements met by this product. The complete environmental criteria
document may be ordered from:

TCO Development

SE-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden

Fax: [phone]

Email (Internet): [e-mail]
Current information regarding TCO'99 approved and labelled products may also be obtained via the Internet, using the address:

http://www.tco-info.com/

Environmental requirements

Flame retardants
Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. Their purpose is to prevent, or at least to
delay the spread of fire. Up to 30% of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances. Most flame retardants
contain bromine or chloride, and those flame retardants are chemically related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs. Both
the flame retardants containing bromine or chloride and the PCBs are suspected of giving rise to severe health effects, including
reproductive damage in fish-eating birds and mammals, due to the bio-accumulative* processes. Flame retardants have been found in
human blood and researchers fear that disturbances in foetus development may occur.

The relevant TCO'99 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than 25 grams must not contain flame retardants with
organically bound bromine or chlorine. Flame retardants are allowed in the printed circuit boards since no substitutes are available.

Cadmium**
Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the colour-generating layers of certain computer displays. Cadmium damages the
nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that batteries, the colour-generating layers of
display screens and the electrical or electronics components must not contain any cadmium.

Mercury**
Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. It damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The relevant
TCO'99 requirement states that batteries may not contain any mercury. It also demands that mercury is not present in any of the
electrical or electronics components associated with the labelled unit. There is however one exception. Mercury is, for the time being,
permitted in the back light system of flat panel monitors as today there is no commercially available alternative. TCO aims on removing
this exception when a Mercury free alternative is available.

57

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 reception on earth of ultraviolet light with e.g. increased risks of skin cancer
(malignant melanoma) as a consequence.

Lead**
Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and capacitors. Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses,
causes lead poisoning. The relevant TCO'99 requirement permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed.

* Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within living organisms.
** Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are Bio-accumulative.

58

Information

User’s Manual

Natural Color

•

Natural Color Software Program

One of the recent problems in using a computer is that the color of the images printed out by a printer or other
images scanned by a scanner or a digital camera are not the same as those shown on the monitor.
The Natural Color S/W is the very solution for this problem. It is a color administration system developed by
Samsung Electronics in association with Korea Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI).
This system is available only for Samsung monitors and makes the color of the images on the monitor the
same as the printed or scanned images.
For more information, refer to Help (F1) in the software program.

How to install the Natural Color software

Insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD-ROM Drive. Then, the initial screen of the
program installation will be executed. Click Natural Color on the initial screen to install the Natural Color
software. To install the program manually, insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD-ROM
Drive, click the [Start] button of Windows and then select [Execute].
Enter D:\color\eng\setup.exe and then press the key.
(If the drive where the CD is inserted is not D:\, enter the applicable drive.)

How to delete the Natural Color software program

Select [Setting]/[Control Panel] on the [Start] menu and then double-click [Add/Delete a program].
Select Natural Color from the list and then click the [Add/Delete] button.

59

Information

User’s Manual

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2002 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 contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection

with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

Samsung is the registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.;
Microfoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation; VESA, DPMS and DDCare registered

trademarks of Video Electronics Standard Association;
the ENERGY 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 STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
All other product names mentioned herein may be the tradmarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Authority

Installing the Video Driver

http://www.samsung-monitor.com

http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/(USA only)