Samsung SYNCMASTER 194T User Manual

SyncMaster 194T

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 PowerSaver

Rear Preset Timing Modes

Setup Information

Connecting the Monitor Service

Installing the Monitor Driver Terms

Automatic Regulatory

Manual Natural Color

Installing VESA compliant mounting For Better Display

Image Retention Free

Authority

Notational

Power

Installation

Clean

Other

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

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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.

This may cause an electric shock or fire.

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

z This may cause an electric shock or fire.

Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.

z An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment

damage.

Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects upon them.

z This may cause an electric shock or fire.

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

z This may cause fire.

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

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z 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.

z The monitor may cause injury by falling.

Set down the monitor carefully.

z The monitor could be damaged or broken.

Do not place the monitor face down.

z The TFT-LCD surface may be damaged.

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.

Leave a space for ventilation between the product and the wall.

z Poor ventilation may cause the interior temperature to rise and lead

to fire.

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Power

Installation

Clean

Other

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.

Do not set a glass of water, chemicals or any small metal objects on the monitor.

z This may cause damage, electric shock or fire. z If a foreign substance gets into the monitor, disconnect the plug

and then contact the Service Center.

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

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

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

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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.

Be careful not to let water drip into the monitor or expose the monitor to moisture.

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.

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

z Then contact the Service Center.

Keep the power off when there is thunder and lightening outside, or let the monitor remain unused for an extended period of time.

z The monitor may malfunction, causing 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.

z This 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 use or store inflammable substances near the monitor.

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 utensils, wire or drill bits, or things that catch fire easily, such as pieces of paper or matches, into the vents, the headphone or A/V ports on the monitor.

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

z Always contact the Service Center if foreign substances/objects

enter into the monitor.

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

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

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

Be careful when adjusting the stand angle.

Applying too much force may cause the monitor topple over or fall,

resulting in injury.

z Your hand or finger(s) may get caught between the monitor and the

stand, causing injury.

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

Inappropriate levels of resolution and frequency may damage your eyesight.

19 inch - 1280 x 1024

Sitting too close to the monitor on a continuous basis may damage eyesight.

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

Do not use the monitor where it can be exposed to strong vibrations.

z Exposure to strong vibrations may cause fire and shorten the life of

the monitor.

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

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

electric shock.

Unpacking

Front

Rear

Monitor and Stand

Power Cord

DVI Cable

'DVI-A to D-SUB' Cable

Please make sure the following items are included

with your monitor. If any items are missing,

contact your dealer.

Quick Setup Guide

Warranty Card

(Not available in all locations)

User's Guide and Monitor Drive Natural Color software,

Pro software

Pivot

Unpacking

Front

Rear

1. Auto button

2. Enter button [ ] / Source button

Use this button for auto adjustment.

Activates a highlighted menu item. / Push the 'Source', then Selects the Video signal while the OSD is off. (When the Source button is pressed to change the input mode, a message appears in the center of the screen displaying the current mode -- analog or digital input signal of each DVI-I connector.)

: If you select the Digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the

Note

graphic card's port using the DVI cable.

3. MagicBright button

MagicBright is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching. Currently four different modes are available: Custom, Text, Internet, and Entertain. Each mode has its own preconfigured brightness value. You can easily select one of four settings by simply pressing MagicBright control buttons.

1) Custom

Although the values are carefully chosen by our engineers, the preconfigured 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.

: Normal Brightness

2) Text

For documentations or works involving heavy text.

3) Internet

: Medium Brightness

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

4) Entertain

: High Brightness

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

4. Adjust buttons

5. Menu button / Exit button

6. Power button

7. Power indicator

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

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

Use this button for turn the monitor on and off.

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

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

Note

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

Unpacking

Front

Rear

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

1. Power port

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

2. 1(DVI-I) port

Connect the 'DVI-A to D-SUB' cable or DVI cable to the 1(DVI-I) Port on

the back of your monitor.

3. 2(DVI-I) port

Connect the 'DVI-A to D-SUB' cable or DVI cable to the 2(DVI-I) Port on

the back of your monitor.

4. Pin

Press the button on the bottom rear of the stand in order to lock down the stand. Note : Always have your monitor faced front side down on a level surface (not resting on the stand) before locking it down. Pressing the button while the monitor stand is resting on a flat surface may cause your monitor to topple or fall and cause personal injury and/or damage to the unit.

5. Power on/off Switch

See Connecting the Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.

Note:

Connecting the Monitor

Installing the Monitor Driver Installing VESA compliant mounting

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.

2-1.

Connect the 'DVI-A to D-SUB' cable to the DVI-I port on the back of your monitor.

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

2-2.

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

Connected to a Macintosh.

Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the 'DVI-A to 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.

You may get a blank screen depending on the type of video card you are using, if you connect simultaneously both the 'DVI-A to D-SUB' and DVI cables to one computer.

If you properly connect your monitor using the DVI-I connector but get a blank or fuzzy screen, check to see if the monitor status is set to analog. Press Source button to have the monitor double-check the input signal source.

For the best quality of display,please use a signal cable which Samsung provides.

Connecting the Monitor

Installing the Monitor Driver

Installing VESA compliant mounting

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.

Internet web site : http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ (Worldwide)

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 drive.

2. Click

"Windows ME Driver"

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

button.

"OK"

4. Click the "

" button in the "

Install

Warning

" window.

5. Monitor driver installation is completed.

Windows XP/2000

1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. Click

"Windows XP/2000 Driver"

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

"OK"

button.

4. Click the "

" button in the "

Install

Warning

" window.

5. If you can see following Then click

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-monitor.com/.

6. Monitor driver installation is completed.

"OK"

button.

message

window, then click the

"Continue Anyway"

button.

Connecting the Monitor

Installing the Monitor Driver

Installing VESA compliant mounting

Windows XP | Windows 2000 | Windows Me | Windows NT | Linux

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

z Internet web site : http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ (Worldwide)

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 "

3. Click "

Display

" icon and choose the "

4. Click the "

Properties

" button on the "

Appearance and Themes

Settings

" tab then click "

Advanced..

Monitor

" tab and select "

Driver

" tab.

" Icon.

5. Click "

6. Select "

Update Driver..

Don't search ,I will..

" and select "

Install from a list or..

" then click "

" and then click "

Have disk

" button.

7. Click the " model list and click the "

8. If you can see following message window, then click the "

click "OK" button.

Browse

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

" button.

Continue Anyway

" button. Then

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-monitor.com/.

9. Click the "

" 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 "

2. Click the "

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

How to install

Browse

" button on the "

Insert disk

File Needed

" window.

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

5. Click "

6. Choose "

specific driver

7. Click the "

8. Click the "

9. Choose your monitor model and click the "

10. Click the "

If you can see the " And click the "

Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Operating System

1. Click "

2. Double click "

3. Select the "

" , "

Start

Driver

Setting

Settings

Monitor

Please stop installation

steps continually.

" and then click on "

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

Browse Open

Finish

" , "

Start

Settings

" , "

Control Panel

Display

" then click "

" button, then click "OK" button.

" button then the "

Setting

Display

" Icon.

" tab and then click "

Update Driver..

" and then click "

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

Digital Signature Not Found

" button then the "

" , "

Control Panel

" icon.

" tab and click "

Advanced..

" button.

Advanced Properties

" then click on the "Next" button.

Have disk

" button twice.

" window then click the "

Yes

" button.

"button.

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