Samsung 940B, 940BE, 940N User Manual

Install drivers Install programs

SyncMaster 740B / 940B / 740N / 940Fn / 540B / 940Be / 740T / 940T / 940N

Notational

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

Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times

Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet

Power

Do not touch Grounding to prevent an electric shock

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

Do not use a damaged or loose plug.

z This may cause an electric shock or fire.

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

This may cause an electric shock or fire.

z

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.

A bad connection may cause fire.

z

Installation

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

This may cause an electric shock or fire.

z

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

z This may cause fire.

Be sure to contact an authorized service center, when installing your monitor in a location with the heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, chemical substance and where it operates for 24 hours such as the airport, the train station or etc.

Failure to do so may cause a serious damage to your monitor.

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

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

Do not drop the monitor when moving it.

z This may cause damage to the product or human body.

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

z Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or personal

injury.

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

z Place the product on an even, stable surface, as the product may fall

and cause harm to someone walking by, specifically children.

Do not place the product on the floor.

Someone, specifically children could trip over it.

z

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

z Otherwise, this may cause a 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 internal temperature may cause fire.

Set down the monitor carefully.

The monitor could be damaged or broken.

z

Do not place the monitor face down.

z The TFT-LCD surface may be damaged.

Clean

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

z Installation by unqualified personnel may result in injury.

Always use the mounting device specified in the owner's manual.

z

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

z Poor ventilation may cause an increase in the internal temperature of the

product, resulting in a shortened component life and degraded performance.

When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric.

Do not spray water or detergent directly on the monitor.

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 with a dry cloth.

z A dirty connector may cause an electric shock or fire.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the product.

z Otherwise, this may cause electric shock or fire.

Others

Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and wipe the product using a soft, dry cloth.

z Do not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners,

insecticide, air freshener, lubricant or detergent.

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

Keep the product's interior clean. Dust which has accumulated in the

z

interior over an extended period of time may cause malfunction or fire.

Do not remove cover (or back).

z This may cause an electric shock or fire. z 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.

z This may cause an electric shock or fire.

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

z This may cause malfunction, an electric shock or fire. z Especially avoid operating the monitor near water or outdoors where it

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 an electric shock or fire.

Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightening or if it is not used for a long period of time.

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

Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal cable.

z This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to

the cable.

Do not move the monitor right or left by pulling only the wire or the signal cable.

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

z

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.

This may cause malfunction, an electric shock or fire.

z

z If a foreign substance enters the monitor, unplug the power cord and

contact the Service Center.

Keep the product away from combustible chemical sprays or inflammable substances.

z This may cause an explosion or fire.

Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.

z This may cause an electric shock, fire or injury.

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

It may cause a fire or an electric shock. If an alien substances or water

z

flows into the product, turn the product off, unplug the power connector from the wall outlet and contact service center.

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

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

z

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

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

z Inappropriate resolution may cause undesirable picture quality.

15 inch - 1024 X 768 17,19 inch - 1280 X 1024

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

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

.

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

z Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or personal

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

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

z Failure to disconnect cables may damage it and lead to fire or an electric

shock.

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

z A falling product could cause physical damage even death.

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

Otherwise, this may cause heat emission from the accumulated dirt or

z

degraded insulation, leading to electric shock or fire.

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

z Children may try to climb on the product to retrieve an object. The

product could fall, causing physical damage or even death.

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Unpacking

Type 1

SyncMaster 740B / 940B / 540B

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

If any items are missing, contact your dealer.

Contact a local deale

to buy optional items.

Type 2

Type 3

Monitor & Sim

MagicRotation™ program can not be provided as Simple Stand does not support Pivot function.

Monitor & Pivot stand

le stand Bottom

g

Monitor & Slidin

Stand

Manual

User's Guide,

Quick Setup Guide

(Not available in all

Warranty Card

locations)

Monitor Driver,

Natural Color software,

MagicTune™ software

Ma

icRotation software

Cable

D-sub Cable Power Cord DVI Cable

(option)

Front

MENU button [ ]

MagicBright™ []

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

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

1) Custom

Although the values are carefully chosen by our engineers, the pre-configured values may not be comfortable to your eyes depending on your taste. If this is the case, adjust the brightness and contrast by using the OSD menu.

2) Text

For documentations or works involving heavy text.

3) Internet

For working with a mixture of images such as text and graphics.

4) Game

For watching motion pictures such as a game.

5) Sport

For watching motion pictures such as a sport.

6) Movie

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

>>Click here to see an animation clip

Brightness button []

Adjust buttons [ ]

Enter button [ ] / Source button

When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness.

Adjust items in the menu.

Activates a highlighted menu item. / Push the ' ', then selects the video signal while the OSD is off. (When the source button is pressed to change the input mode, a message appears in the upper left of the screen displaying the current mode -- analog or digital input signal.) Note : If you select the digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the graphic card's DVI port using the DVI cable.

AUTO button

(op

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Use this button for auto adjustment.

Power button [ ]/ Power indicator

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

Rear

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.

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

POWER port

DVI IN port

RGB IN port

POWER on/off Switch

tion

Kensington Lock

See Connecting the Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.

Simple stand Pivot stand / Sliding Stand

Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI port on the back of your monitor.

Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub port on the back of your monitor. Use this button for turn the monitor on and off.

The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place. (The locking device has to be purchased separately. )

For usin

a locking device, contact where you purchase it.

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Unpacking

Type 1

SyncMaster 740N / 940N

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

If any items are missing, contact your dealer.

Contact a local deale

to buy optional items.

Type 2

Type 3

Monitor & Sim

MagicRotation™ program can not be provided as Simple Stand does not support Pivot function.

Monitor & Pivot stand

le stand Bottom

g

Manual

Cable

Monitor & Slidin

Quick Setup Guide

D-sub Cable Power Cord

Stand

Warranty Card

(Not available in all

locations)

User's Guide,

Monitor Driver,

Natural Color software,

MagicTune™ software

Ma

icRotation software

Front

MENU button [ ]

MagicBright™ []

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

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

1) Custom

Although the values are carefully chosen by our engineers, the pre-configured values may not be comfortable to your eyes depending on your taste. If this is the case, adjust the brightness and contrast by using the OSD menu.

2) Text

For documentations or works involving heavy text.

3) Internet

For working with a mixture of images such as text and graphics.

4) Game

For watching motion pictures such as a game.

5) Sport

For watching motion pictures such as a sport.

6) Movie

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

>>Click here to see an animation clip

Brightness button []

Adjust buttons [ ]

Enter button [ ]

AUTO button

Power button [ ]/ Power indicator

When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness.

Adjust items in the menu.

Activates a highlighted menu item.

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.

(op

)

g

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

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

POWER port

RGB IN port

POWER on/off Switch

tion

Kensington Lock

See Connecting the Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.

Simple stand Pivot stand / Sliding Stand

Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub port on the back of your monitor. Use this button for turn the monitor on and off.

The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place. (The locking device has to be purchased separately. )

For usin

a locking device, contact where you purchase it.

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SyncMaster 940Fn

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

Unpacking

Manual

If any items are missing, contact your dealer.

Contact a local deale

Monitor & Pivot stand

to buy optional items.

User's Guide,

Warranty Card

Quick Setup Guide

Cable

'DVI-A to D-sub' Cable Power Cord DVI Cable

(Not available in all

locations)

Monitor Driver,

Natural Color software,

MagicTune™ software

Ma

icRotation software

Front

MENU button [ ]

MagicBright™ []

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

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

1) Custom

Although the values are carefully chosen by our engineers, the pre-configured values may not be comfortable to your eyes depending on your taste. If this is the case, adjust the brightness and contrast by using the OSD menu.

2) Text

For documentations or works involving heavy text.

3) Internet

For working with a mixture of images such as text and graphics.

4) Game

For watching motion pictures such as a game.

5) Sport

For watching motion pictures such as a sport.

6) Movie

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

>>Click here to see an animation clip

Brightness button []

Adjust buttons [ ]

When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness.

Adjust items in the menu.

Enter button [ ] /

(op

)

g

Source button

AUTO button

Activates a highlighted menu item. / Push the ' ', then selects the video signal while the OSD is off. (When the source button is pressed to change the input mode, a message appears in the upper left of the screen displaying the current mode -- analog or digital input signal.) Note : If you select the digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the graphic card's DVI port using the DVI cable.

Use this button for auto adjustment.

Power button [ ]/ Power indicator

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

Rear

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.

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

POWER port

DVI IN port RGB IN port

Power on/off Switch

tion

Kensington Lock

See Connecting the Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.

Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI port on the back of your monitor.

Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. Use this button for turn the monitor on and off.

The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place. (The locking device has to be purchased separately. )

For usin

a locking device, contact where you purchase it.

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p

g

Unpacking

Type 1

SyncMaster 740T / 940T / 940Be

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

If any items are missing, contact your dealer.

Contact a local deale

to buy optional items.

Type 2

Manual

Monitor & Sim

MagicRotation™ program can not be provided as Simple Stand does not support Pivot function.

Monitor & Slidin

le stand Bottom

Stand

g

Quick Setup Guide

(Not available in all

Warranty Card

locations)

Monitor Driver,

Natural Color software,

MagicTune™ software

Ma

icRotation software

Cable

User's Guide,

Front

D-sub Cable Power Cord DVI Cable

(option)

MENU button [ ]

MagicBright™ []

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

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

1) Custom

Although the values are carefully chosen by our engineers,

the pre-configured values may not be comfortable to your eyes depending on your taste. If this is the case, adjust the brightness and contrast by using the OSD menu.

2) Text

For documentations or works involving heavy text.

3) Internet

For working with a mixture of images such as text and graphics.

4) Game

For watching motion pictures such as a game.

5) Sport

For watching motion pictures such as a sport.

6) Movie

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

>>Click here to see an animation clip

Brightness button []

Adjust buttons [ ]

Enter button [ ] / Source button

AUTO button

Power button [ ]/ Power indicator

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

When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness.

Adjust items in the menu.

Activates a highlighted menu item. / Push the ' ', then selects the video signal while the OSD is off. (When the source button is pressed to change the input mode, a message appears in the upper left of the screen displaying the current mode -- analog or digital input signal.) Note : If you select the digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the graphic card's DVI port using the DVI 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.

Rear

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

(op

)

g

POWER port

DVI IN port

RGB IN port

POWER on/off Switch

tion

Kensington Lock

See Connecting the Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.

le stand Sliding Stand

Sim

Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI port on the back of your monitor.

Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub port on the back of your monitor. Use this button for turn the monitor on and off.

The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place. (The locking device has to be purchased separately. )

For usin

a locking device, contact where you purchase it.

SyncMaster 740B / 940B / 540B / 740T / 940T / 940Be

Connecting the Monitor

1.

2-1.

2-2.

2-3.

2-4.

3.

Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet.

Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card. Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub port on the back of your monitor.

[ RGB IN ]

Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card. Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI Port on the back of your Monitor.

[ DVI IN ]

Connected to a Macintosh. Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D-sub connection cable.

In the case of an old model Macintosh, you need to connect the monitor using a special Mac adapter.

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

Using the Stand

y

Monitor Assembl

Monitor and Bottom

Pivot Stand / Sliding Stand

Stand Stopper

A.

Attaching a Base

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

Simple stand

Monitor

A.

Mounting interface pad

B.

Pivot stand

Sliding Stand

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)

Windows ME

1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. Click

"Windows ME Driver"

.

3. Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the

"OK"

button.

4. Click the

5. Monitor driver installation is completed.

Windows XP/2000

1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. Click

3. Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the

"Install"

"Windows XP/2000 Driver"

button in the

"Warning"

window.

"OK"

button.

4. If you can see following message window, then click the Then click

5. Monitor driver installation is completed.

button.

"OK"

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 momepage

http://www.samsung.com/.

"Continue Anyway"

button.

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

4. Click the "

" icon and choose the "

Properties

" button on the "

Settings

" tab then click "

Advanced..

".

Monitor

" tab and select "

Driver

" tab.

5. Click "

Update Driver..

" and select "

Install from a list or..

" then click "

6. Select "

7. Click the " model list and click the "

Don't search ,I will..

Browse

" then click "

" button then choose A:(D:\Driver) and choose your monitor model in the

" button.

".

8. If you can see following " 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 "

" button then click "OK" button continually.

Close

Message

" window, then click the "

Continue Anyway

" button. Then

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 "

2. Click the "

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

How to install

1. Click "

2. Double click the "

3. Choose the "

4. Choose "

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

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

5. Click "

6. Choose "

specific driver

7. Click the "

8. Click the "

9. Choose your monitor model and click the "

10. Click the "

Browse

Start

Monitor

Please stop installation

continually.

Driver

Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a

Browse Open

Finish

" button on the "

" , "

Setting

Display

Settings

".

" and then click on "

" then click "

" button then choose A:(D:\Driver).

" button, then click "OK" button.

" button then the "

Insert disk

" , "

Control Panel

" Icon.

" tab and then click "

" and then click "

File Needed

".

Advanced..

Update Driver..

Close

" window.

".

" then click on the "Next" button.

Have disk

" button then click "

".

If you can see the " And click the "

Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Operating System

1. Click "

2. Double click "

3. Select the "

4. Select the "

5. Click the "

6. Choose "

7. Choose "

8. Click the "

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

10. Select " connected to your computer and click "OK".

11. Continue choosing " dialogue box.

" , "

Start

Settings Monitor

Change Specify the location of the driver Display a list of all the driver in a specific location..

Have Disk

Show all devices

Digital Signature Not Found

" button then the "

Finish

Setting

Display

" , "

Control Panel

" icon.

" tab and click "

" tab.

" button in the "

" button

" and choose the monitor that corresponds to the one you

" button and "OK" button until you close the Display Properties

Close

Monitor Type

" button.

Close

".

Advanced Properties

" area.

".

" window then click the "

" button.

" then click "

Yes

"button.

" button.