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SyncMaster 940BW/941BW/920BW
Notational
Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the equipment.
Prohibited |
Important to read and understand at all times |
Do not disassemble |
Disconnect the plug from the outlet |
Do not touch |
Ground to prevent an electric shock |
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Power
When not used for an extended period of time, set your computer to DPMS.
If using a screen saver, set it to active screen mode.
The images here are for reference only, and are not applicable in all cases (or countries).
Do not use a damaged or loose plug.
z This may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands.
z This may cause electric shock or fire.
Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.
z An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage.
Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come loose.
z A bad connection may cause fire.
Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects upon them, which could cause damage.
z This may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to one outlet.
z This may cause fire.
Do not disconnect the power cord while using the monitor.
z A surge may be caused by the separation and may damage the monitor.
Do not use the power cord when the connector or plug is dusty.
zIf the connector or plug of the power cord is dusty, clean it with a dry cloth.
zUsing the power cord with a dusty plug or connector may cause electric shock or fire.
Installation
Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center, when installing your monitor in a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, and exposed to chemical substances and where it operates for 24 hours such as at airports, train stations etc.
Failure to do so may cause serious damage to your monitor.
Place your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust.
z Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire inside the monitor.
Do not drop the monitor when moving it.
z This may cause damage to the product or the person carrying it.
Install the monitor base in a showcase or shelf so that the end of the base does not protrude from the showcase or shelf.
zDropping the product may cause damage to the product or the person carrying it.
Do not place the product on an unstable or small surface area.
zPlace the product on an even and stable surface, as the product may fall and cause harm to someone walking by, specifically children.
Do not place the product on the floor.
z Take care, as someone, specifically children may trip over it.
Keep any flammable objects such as candles, insecticides or cigarettes away from the product.
zOtherwise, this may cause fire.A melted coating may cause electric shock or fire.
Keep any heating devices away from the power cable.
z 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.
z Any increase in the internal temperature may cause fire.
Put down the monitor carefully.
z Failing to do so may damage the monitor.
Do not place the monitor face down.
zThis may damage the TFT-LCD surface.The installation of the bracket must be done by a qualified professional.
Installing a wall bracket must be done by a qualified professional.
zInstalling the bracket by unqualified personnel may result in injury.
zAlways 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 inches) for ventilation purposes.
zPoor ventilation may cause an increase in the internal temperature of the product, resulting in a shortened component life and degraded performance.
Keep the plastic packaging (bag) out of children's reach.
zThe plastic packaging (bag) may cause suffocation if children play with it.
Clean
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 onto the monitor.
z 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 using a dry cloth.
z A dirty connector may cause electric shock or fire.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the product.
z 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.
zDo not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners, insecticide, air freshener, lubricant or detergent.
Contact the SAMSUNG customer care center or Customer Center for interior cleaning once a year.
zKeep the product's interior clean. Dust which has accumulated in the interior over an extended period of time may cause a malfunction or fire.
Others
Do not remove the cover (or back).
zThis may cause electric shock or fire.
zRefer to a qualified servicing company.
If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there is any unusual sound or smell coming from the monitor - unplug it immediately and contact an authorized dealer or the Service Center.
z This may cause electric shock or fire.
Keep the product away from places exposed to oil, smoke or moisture; do not install inside a vehicle.
z This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire.
zIn particular, 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 .
z The monitor may malfunction, causing electric shock or fire.
Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightning or if it is not used for a long period of time.
z Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal cable.
zThis 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.
zThis may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to the cable.
Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet.
z Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire.
Do not place water containers, chemical products or small metal objects on the monitor.
zThis may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire.
zIf a foreign substance enters the monitor, unplug the power cord and contact the Service Center.
Keep the product away from combustible chemical sprays or inflammable substances.
z This may cause an explosion or fire.
Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.
z This may cause electric shock, fire or injury.
Do not insert metal objects such as chopsticks, wire and tools or inflammable objects such as paper or matches into the vent, headphone port or AV ports or etc.
zThis may cause electric shock or fire. If an alien substances or water enters the product, turn the product off, unplug the power connector from the wall outlet and contact the Service Center.
When viewing a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual image or blurriness may appear.
zChange the mode to energy saving mode or set a screensaver to a changing picture when away from the monitor for an extended period of time.
Adjust the resolution and frequency to the level appropriate for the model.
zAn inappropriate resolution may cause undesirable picture quality. 19 inch Wide (48 cm) - 1440 X 900
Viewing the monitor continuously at a too close angle may result in damage to your eyesight.
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.
zDropping the product may cause damage to the product or the person carrying it. Using the product in a location prone to vibrations may shorten the lifetime of the product or may cause the product to 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.
zFailure to disconnect cables may damage it and cause fire or electric shock.
Place the product out of children's reach, as they could damage by hanging onto it.
z A falling product may cause injury to the person or even fatality.
When not using the product for an extended period of time, keep the product unplugged.
zOtherwise, this may cause heat emission from the accumulated dirt or degraded insulation, causing electric shock or fire.
Do not place your children's favorite toys or any other objects of interest on the product.
zChildren may try to climb on the product to retrieve an object. The product could fall, causing injury or even fatality.
When lifting up or moving the monitor, do not lift the monitor upside down while holding only the stand.
zThis may cause your monitor to fall, and become damaged or cause personal injury.
Good Postures When Using the Monitor
Try to maintain a good posture when using the monitor.
zKeep your back straight.
zKeep a distance of about 45 ~ 50 cm between your eyes and the monitor screen. Look at the screen from slightly above it, and have the monitor directly in front of you.
zTilt the monitor upwards by 10 ~20 degrees. Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the monitor is slightly below eye level.
zAdjust the monitor angle so that there is no reflected light on the screen.Try to maintain your arms perpendicular to your armpits.
zKeep your arms level with the back of your hands.
zKeep the angle of the elbow perpendicular.
zKeep the angle of the knees at more than 90 degree. Do not let your feet fall up from the floor. Adjust the arm position so that it is below the heart.
Features
RTA Monitor
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.
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RTA On |
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RTA Off |
Deactivates the RTA function so that the panel operates at its original |
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(Note : If you turn the power off and on again after switching RTA off, the RTA function is automatically switched On (Factory Setting)
Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
Contact a local dealer to buy optional items.
Unpacking
Type 1
Monitor |
Bottom |
Type 2
Monitor & Sliding Stand
Manual
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Warranty Card |
User's Guide, |
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Monitor Driver, |
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Quick Setup Guide |
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Natural Color software, |
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locations) |
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MagicTune™ software |
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Cable
D-sub Cable |
Power Cord |
DVI Cable (option) |
Front
MENU button [ ] |
Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to |
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the previous menu. |
MagicBright™ |
MagicBright™ is a new feature providing optimum viewing |
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environment depending on the contents of the image you are |
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watching. Currently six different modes are available: Custom, Text, |
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Internet, Game, Sport and Movie. Each mode has its own pre- |
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configured brightness value. You can easily select one of six |
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settings by simply pressing MagicBright™ control button. |
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1) Custom |
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Although the values are carefully chosen by our engineers, the |
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pre-configured values may not be comfortable to your eyes |
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depending on your taste. |
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If this is the case, adjust the brightness and contrast by using |
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the OSD menu. |
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2) Text |
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For documentations or works involving heavy text. |
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3) Internet |
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For working with a mixture of images such as text and |
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graphics. |
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4) Game |
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For watching motion pictures such as a game. |
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5) Sport |
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For watching motion pictures such as a sport. |
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6) Movie |
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For watching motion pictures such as a DVD or Video CD. |
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>>Click here to see an animation clip |
Brightness button |
When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust |
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brightness. |
Adjust buttons [ ] |
Adjust items in the menu. |
Enter button [ ] / |
Activates a highlighted menu item. / |
Source button |
Push the ' ', then selects the video signal while the OSD is off. |
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(When the ' ' button is pressed to change the input mode, a |
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message appears in the upper left of the screen displaying the |
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current mode -- analog or digital input signal.) |
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Note : If you select the digital mode, you must connect your monitor |
AUTO button
Power button [
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to the graphic card's DVI port or DVD player's DVI Port using the DVI cable or DVD player's HDMI port using the DVI to HDMI cable.
Use this button for auto adjustment.
Use this button for turn the monitor on and off. /
This light glows blue during normal operation, and blinks blue once as the monitor saves your adjustments.
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.
Rear
Simple stand |
Sliding Stand |
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POWER port |
Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back |
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of the monitor. |
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DVI IN port |
Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI port on the back of your monitor. |
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RGB IN port |
Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub port on the back of your |
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monitor. |
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Kensington Lock |
The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system |
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when using it in a public place. (The locking device has to be |
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For using a locking device, contact where you purchase it. |
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ON [ | ] / OFF [O] |
Switch the monitor on and off. |
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See Connecting the Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.
Connecting the 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.
2-1. 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 ]
2-2. 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 ]
2-3. Connected to a Macintosh.
Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D-sub connection cable.
2-4. In the case of an old model Macintosh, you need to connect the monitor using a special Mac adapter (Option).
3.Turn on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete.
Connecting Digital DVD
1. DVI cable
1.Input devices such as digital DVD are connected to the DVI IN terminal of the monitor using the DVI cable.
2.Then, start the DVD with a DVD disc inserted.
3.Select Digital using the SOURCE button.
2.DVI-HDMI cable
1.The HDMI terminal of digital DVD player is connected to the DVI IN terminal of the monitor using the HDMI-DVI cable.
2.Then, start the DVD with a DVD disc inserted.
3.Select Digital using the SOURCE button.
Using the Stand
Monitor Assembly
Monitor and Bottom
Sliding Stand
A. Stand Stopper
Attaching a Base
This monitor accepts a 75 mm x 75 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.
Simple stand |
Sliding Stand |
A.Monitor
B.Mounting interface pad (Sold separately)
1.Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord.
2.Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen.
3.Remove four screws and then remove the stand from the LCD monitor.
4.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.
Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic)
When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this monitor. Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another. Follow the directions appropriate for the operating system you have.
Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here.
z 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)
1.Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2.Click "Windows"
3.Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button.
4.If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. (Microsoft® Windows® XP/2000 Operating System)
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/.
5. Monitor driver installation is completed.
Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual)
Windows XP | Windows 2000 |Windows Me |Windows NT | Linux
When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this monitor. Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another. Follow the directions appropriate for the operating system you have.
Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here.
z 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)
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..".
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".
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 certified MS logo,and this installation doesn't damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/
9. Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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