Samsung SYNCMASTER 971P WHITE, SYNCMASTER 971P User Manual

SyncMaster 971P

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

Power

When not used for an extended period of time, set your computer to DPM.

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.

zAn improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage. (Class l Equipment only.)

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 an electric shock or fire.

To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.

z This 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 a malfunction or injury to 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.

TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE, KEEP CANDLES OR OTHER OPEN FLAMES AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES.

z Otherwise, this may cause fire.

Keep any heating devices away from the power cable.

z A melted coating may cause 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.

z This may damage the TFT-LCD surface.

The installation of the 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.

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.

zThis 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 a 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 levels appropriate for the model.

zAn inappropriate resolution may cause undesirable picture quality. 19 inch (43 cm) - 1280 X 1024

Be careful that adapter should not be in contact with water and therefore not be wet.

zThis may cause malfunction, an electric shock or fire.

zDo not use adapter by the waterside or outside particularly when it rains or snows.

zBe careful that adapter should not be wet while cleaning floor with water.

Keep all power adapters apart.

z Failure to do so may cause fire.

Keep power adapter away from any other heat source.

z Failure to do so may cause fire.

Remove and discard vinyl bag from power adapter before use.

z Failure to do so may cause fire.

Always keep power adapter in well-ventilated area.

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.

zA 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.

z Keep your back straight.

Model SyncMaster 971P

List of Features

zMagic Contrast: Implements a deep color contrast of 1500:1 ratio.

zMagic Speed: Provides a clear screen without afterimages with fast response speed of 6ms.

zMagic Stand: Provides a high availability to fit your environmental needs with a height adjustable stand (up to 60mm).

zMagic Rotation: Adjusts screen automatically to fit to monitor angle when it is changed with the Rotation function.

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

Monitor

Manual

	Warranty Card	User's Guide,
		Monitor Driver,
Quick Setup Guide	(Not available in all
		Natural Color software,
	locations)
		AutoRotation software

Cable

'DVI to D-SUB' Cable

Power Cord

DC-Adapter

USB Cable (A-B Type cable)

Others

Cleaning Cloth

Sold separately

DVI Cable

Do not use other cables except the dedicated cables, such as DVI/D-Sub and DVI cables, for the product.

To purchase DVI/D-Sub or DVI cable additionally, contact your local product distributor.

Front

Customized Key

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Power indicator / Power button

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You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to your preferences. (Custom Key functionality)

How to Adjust : MagicTune → Optional → Custom Key →

MagicBright, MagicColor, Auto Setup, Source Select, Color Tone

1) MagicBright

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

>>Click here to see an animation clip

2) MagicColor

MagicColor is a new technology that Samsung has exclusively developed to improve digital image and to display natural color more clearly without disturbing image quality.

>>Click here to see an animation clip

3) Auto Setup

Press this button to self-adjust to the incoming Analog signal. >>Click here to see an animation clip

4) Source Select

Select the video signal. (Analog/Digital) >>Click here to see an animation clip

5) Color Tone

The tone of the color can be changed. >>Click here to see an animation clip

The blue light is on in its normal working condition and blinks when setting the adjustments of the monitor.

Use this button for power the monitor on and off, change the input source, or perform Auto Adjustment.

1) Power On/Off

When you press the power button, the monitor is on/off. >>Click here to see an animation clip

2) Input Source

When you press the power button, the input source may be changed to Analog or Digital, blinking once with blue lihgt.

>>Click here to see an animation clip

3) Auto adjustment

When you press the power button, the Auto Adjustment function is activate, blinking twice with blue light.

(Analog only)

>>Click here to see an animation clip

The buttons to the right of the monitor are touch-sensitive buttons.

Touch a button lightly with your finger.

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.)

Kensington Lock :

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 using a locking device, contact where you purchase it.

DVI :

Connect the DVI terminal of your monitor to your computer using a

DVI/D-Sub cable.

DC 12V :

Connect a power line to a direct current power supply and then plug it into the relevant power port.

UP (USB upstream port):

Connect the UP port of the monitor and the USB port of the computer with the USB cable.

DOWN (USB downstream port):

Connect the DOWN port of the USB monitor and a USB device with the USB cable.

zTo use DOWN (Downstream Port), you have to connect the UP (Upstream Cable ) to the PC.

zMake sure to use the USB cable supplied with this monitor to connect the monitor's UP port and your computer's USB port.

See Connecting the Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.

Samsung SYNCMASTER 971P WHITE, SYNCMASTER 971P User Manual

Model SyncMaster 971P

Connecting the Monitor

1.Connect a power line to a direct current power supply and then plug it into the relevant power port.

2.Use a connection appropriate for your computer.

2-1. Using the D-Sub (analog) connector on the video card.

Connect the DVI terminal of your monitor to the D-Sub terminal of your computer using a DVI/D-Sub cable.

2-2. Connected to a Macintosh.

Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the 'DVI to D-SUB' connection cable.

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

If you properly connect your monitor using the DVI connector but get a blank screen, check to see if the monitor status is set to analog. In this case, turn the Power off and on so that your monitor rechecks the input signals.

Rotating the monitor

(When pivoting the monitor, rotation angle is displayed on screen of the monitor.)

0° 90°

When rotating the screen, make sure to tilt the monitor 45 to 65 degrees so that it does not touch the floor. When tilting the screen backwards, do not tilt it more than 65 degrees.

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 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)

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 Vista™ Operating System

1.Insert your Manual CD into your CD-ROM drive.

2.Click (Start) and "Control Panel". Then, double-click on "Appearance and Personalization".

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