Samsung SYNCMASTER 913B User Manual

SyncMaster 913N/915N/912T/913T/913B

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

Power

Do not touch Grounding to prevent an electric shock
When not used for 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
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.

Installation

z This may cause fire.
Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center when installing your set in a
location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, and chemical substances, or where it will be operated for 24 hours continuously such as an airport, train station or etc.
Failure to do so may cause serious damage to your set.
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.
A melted coating may lead to electric shock or fire.
z
Do not install the product in places with poor ventilation, for instance, a bookshelf, closet, etc.
Any increase in internal temperature may cause fire.
z
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.
Installing a wall bracket must be done by a qualified professional.
Installation by unqualified personnel may result in injury.
z z Always 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 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.

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 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.
A dirty connector may cause an electric shock or fire.
z
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.
Do not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners,
z
insecticide, air freshener, lubricant or detergent.
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.
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 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 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.
Failure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire.
z
Do not try to move the monitor 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 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 place water containers, chemical products or small metal objects on the monitor.
z This may cause malfunction, an electric shock or fire.
If a foreign substance enters the monitor, unplug the power cord and
z
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.
z It may cause a fire or an electric shock. If an alien substances or water
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.
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.
Adjust the resolution and frequency to the levels appropriate for the model.
z Inappropriate resolution may cause undesirable picture quality.
19 inch - 1280 X 1024
Keep the volume at a proper level when you use the headphones.
z Excessively loud volume levels may damage hearing.
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 connected to other devices, are disconnected before moving the monitor.
z Failure to disconnect a cable 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
z Otherwise, this may cause heat emission from the accumulated dirt or
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

Option 1

SyncMaster 913N

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.
Option 2
Manual
Monitor & Sim
Monitor & Pivot stand
le stand Bottom
g
Cable
Quick Setup Guide
Warranty Card
(Not available in all
locations)
User's Guide,
Monitor Driver,
Natural Color software,
MagicTune™ software,
Ma
icRotataion software

Front

D-Sub Cable Power Cord
1. Menu button [ ]
2. MagicBright button []
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 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 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.
: Normal brightness
3) Internet
For working with a mixture of images such as text and graphics.
4) Entertain
For watching motion pictures such as a DVD or VCD.
>>Click here to see an animation clip
: Medium brightness
: High brightness
3. Brightness button [ ]
2,3. Adjust buttons [ ]
4. Enter button [ ]
5. Auto button
6. Power button
7. 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

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 green during normal operation, and blinks green once as the monitor saves your adjustments.
(The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.)
1. Power port
2. D-sub 15-pin port
3. 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 D-sub cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. 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. )
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Unpacking

SyncMaster 915N

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.
Manual
Cable
Monitor & Sim
Quick Setup Guide
le stand Bottom
Warranty Card
(Not available in all
locations)
User's Guide,
Monitor Driver,
Natural Color software,
Ma
icTune™ software
D-Sub Cable Power Cord

Front

1. Menu button [ ]
2. MagicBright button []
3. Brightness button [ ]
2,3. Adjust buttons [ ]
4. Enter button [ ]
5. Auto button
6. Power button
7. Power indicator
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 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 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) Entertain
For watching motion pictures such as a DVD or VCD.
>>Click here to see an animation clip
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 green during normal operation, and blinks green once as the monitor saves your adjustments.
: Normal brightness
: Medium brightness
: High brightness
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.)
1. Power port
2. D-sub 15-pin port
3. 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 D-sub cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. 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. )
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Unpacking

SyncMaster 912T

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.
Manual
Cable
Monitor & Pivot stand
Quick Setup Guide
Warranty Card
(Not available in all
locations)
User's Guide,
Monitor Driver,
Natural Color software,
MagicTune™ software,
Ma
icRotation software
D-Sub Cable Power Cord DVI Cable

Front

1. Menu button [ ]
2. MagicBright button []
3. Brightness button [ ]
2,3. Adjust buttons [ ]
4. Enter button [ ] / Source button
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 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 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) Entertain
For watching motion pictures such as a DVD or VCD.
>>Click here to see an animation clip
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 '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.) Note : If you select
: Normal brightness
: Medium brightness
: High brightness
5. Auto button
(op
)
6. Power button
7. 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

the digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the graphic card's port using the DVI cable.
Use this button for auto adjustment.
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.
(The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.)
1. Power port
2. DVI port
3. D-sub 15-pin port
4. Power on/off Switch tion
5. 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 D-sub 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. )
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Unpacking

Option 1

SyncMaster 913T / 913B

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.
Option 2
Manual
Monitor & Sim
Monitor & Pivot stand
le stand Bottom
g
y
Cable
Quick Setup Guide
Warranty Card
(Not available in all
locations)
User's Guide,
Monitor Driver,
Natural Color software,
MagicTune™ software,
Ma
icRotation software
Sold separatel

Front

D-Sub Cable Power Cord
DVI Cable
1. Menu button [ ]
2. MagicBright button []
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 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
3. Brightness button [ ]
2,3. Adjust buttons [ ]
4. Enter button [ ] / Source button
5. Auto button
6. Power button
7. 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.
settings by simply pressing MagicBright control buttons.
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) Entertain
For watching motion pictures such as a DVD or VCD.
>>Click here to see an animation clip
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 '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.) Note : If you select the digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the graphic card's port using the DVI cable.
Use this button for auto adjustment.
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.
: Normal brightness
: Medium brightness
: High brightness

Rear

(The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.)
1. Power port
2. DVI port
3. D-sub 15-pin port
4. 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 D-sub cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. 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. )

SyncMaster 913N

1.
2-1.
2-2.
2-3.
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 D-sub cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor.
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.
A
r
Monitor Assembly
Monitor and Bottom
Pivot Stand
Stand Stoppe
Attaching a Base
This monitor accepts a 100 mm x 100 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.
.
Simple stand Pivot stand
Monitor
A.
Mounting interface pad
B.
1. Turn off yo ur 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 screw s 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.

SyncMaster 915N

1.
2-1.
2-2.
2-3.
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 D-sub cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor.
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.
Monitor Assembly
Monitor and Bottom
Attaching a Base
This monitor accepts a 100 mm x 100 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.
Monitor
A.
Mounting interface pad
B.
1. Turn off yo ur 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 screw s 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.

SyncMaster 912T

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 D-sub cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor.
Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card. Connect the DVI cable to the DVI port on the back of your monitor.
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.
Pivot Stand
A
r
Stand Stoppe
Attaching a Base
This monitor accepts a 100 mm x 100 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.
Monitor
A.
Mounting interface pad
B.
1. Turn off yo ur 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 screw s 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.
.

SyncMaster 913T / 913B

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