Samsung CF21MSBU-XBM User Manual

Main > Index

Main Page On-Screen Display

Safety Instructions Troubleshooting

Notational Check List

Power Q & A

Installation Self-Test Feature Check

Cleaning

Other

Introduction Specifications

Unpacking General Specifications

Front Preset Timing Modes

Rear PowerSaver

Bottom

Setup Information

Connecting Your Monitor Service

Installing the Monitor Driver Terms

Automatic Regulatory

Manual Natural Color

Base Installation Authority

Notational

Power

Installation

Clean

Other

Main > Safety Instructions > 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

Do not touch Grounding to prevent an electric shock

Notational

Power

Installation

Clean

Other

Main > Safety Instructions > Power

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

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periods of time, you may see afterimages due to damage to the
fluorescent substance on the inside of the CRT.

Do not use a damaged or loose plug.

This may cause an electric shock or fire.

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

This may cause an electric shock or fire.

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Use only a properly grounded plug and recepticle.

An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment

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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.

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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.

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

This may cause a fire.

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Notational

Power

Installation

Clean

Other

Main > Safety Instructions > Installation

Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet.

Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire.

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

An electric shock or fire could result inside the monitor.

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Do not drop the monitor when moving it.

This may cause damage to the product or human body.

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Place the monitor on a flat and stable surface.

The monitor can cause injury by falling.

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Set down the monitor carefully.

It could be damaged or broken.

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Do not place the monitor face down.

The CRT surface may be damaged.

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Do not use the monitor without the monitor stand.

It could break down or cause a fire due to bad ventilation.

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If the monitor must be used without the supplied stand, take steps

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to insure proper ventilation.

Notational

Power

Installation

Clean

Other

Main > Safety Instructions > Clean

When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the CRT, 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 CRT may also be affected.)

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

Do not spray detergent directly on the monitor.

Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth.

You can prevent the coated CRT from being damaged or the

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monitor cabinet from being dissolved, cracked or discolored.
You can buy a recommended detergent at any Samsung Service

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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.

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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.

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

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and then contact a service center.

Notational

Power

Installation

Clean

Other

Main > Safety Instructions > Other

Do not remove cover(or back). No user serviceable parts inside.

This may cause an electric shock or a fire.

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Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

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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.

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Do not place any heavy objects on the monitor.

This may cause an electric shock or a fire.

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For each hour of looking at the monitor, you should let your eyes
rest for 5 minutes.

This will reduce eye fatigue.

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Do not use or store inflammable substances near the monitor.

This may cause an explosion or fire.

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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

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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 a fire due to

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damage to the cable.

Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.

This may cause an electric shock, fire or injury.

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Keep the monitor away from any magnetic substances.

This may cause discoloring or distortion of the image.

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Main > Introduction > Unpacking

Unpacking

Front

Rear

Bottom

Monitor and Stand

(Some models include a stand attached. )

Please make sure the following items are

included with your monitor. If any items are

missing,

contact your dealer.

Power Cord

Stand

Signal Cable

Quick Setup Guide

Warranty Card

(Not available in all locations)

User's Guide and

Driver Installation CD

Unpacking

Front

Rear

Bottom

Main > Introduction > Front

1. Information button

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.

2. Exit button

3. Adjust buttons

4. Menu button

5. Power indicator

Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD.

These buttons allow you to highlight and adjust items in the menu.

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

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

6. Power button

See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving

Note:

Use this button to turn the monitor on and off.

functions. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when
leaving it unattended for long periods.

Unpacking

Front

Rear

Bottom

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

1. Power port

2. Signal port

3. BNC Connectors

Main > Introduction > Rear

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 connector on the back of
your monitor.

Connect the signal cable to the BNC signal port on the back of your
monitor.

See Connecting Your Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.

Note:

Unpacking

Front

Rear

Bottom

Main > Introduction > Bottom

1. Signal port

2. Power port

3. Tilt/Swivel Base

Connect the signal cable to the video port on your computer, video board,
video card, or graphics card.

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

You can separate the base from the monitor.

Connecting
Your Monitor

Installing the
Monitor Driver

Base Installation

Main > Setup > 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 signal cable to the 15-pin D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. Connect
the signal cable to the video port on your computer, 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. Connect the signal cable to the BNC signal port on the back of your monitor/computer.

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

Main > Setup > Installing the Monitor Driver

Connecting Your
Monitor

Installing the
Monitor Driver

Base Installation

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 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.samsung-monitor.com/ (Europe)

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http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/ (USA)
http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor/ (Korea)
http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ (China)

Windows ME

1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM driver.

2. Click "Windows ME 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.

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.

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.samsungusa.com/monitor/.

6. Monitor driver installation is completed.

Main > Setup > Installing the Monitor Driver

Connecting Your
Monitor

Installing the
Monitor Driver

Base Installation

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 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.samsung-monitor.com/ (Europe)

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http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/ (USA)
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 certifying MS logo,and this installation don't damage your
system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor Homepage

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

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.

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

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.

Please stop installation

steps continually.

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.