Samsung SyncMaster 940BW Plus User Manual
Samsung SyncMaster 940BW Plus User Manual

Samsung SyncMaster 940BW Plus User Manual

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SyncMaster 940BWPlus / 942BW
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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 940BWPlus / 942BW Install drivers Install programs...
  • Page 2 Notational Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the equipment. Prohibited Do not disassemble Do not touch Power When not used for an extended period of time, set your computer to DPMS. If using a screen saver, set it to active screen mode.
  • Page 3 Do not use a damaged or loose plug. This may cause electric shock or fire. Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands. This may cause electric shock or fire. Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle. An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage.
  • Page 4 Installation Be sure to contact 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.
  • Page 5 Keep any heating devices away from the power cable. 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. Any increase in the internal temperature may cause fire. Put down the monitor carefully.
  • Page 6 Do not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners, insecticide, air freshener, lubricant or detergent. Contact the SAMSUNG customer care center interior cleaning once a year. Keep the product's interior clean. Dust which has accumulated in the interior over an extended period of time may cause a malfunction or fire.
  • Page 7 unusual sound or smell coming from the monitor - unplug it immediately and contact an authorized dealer or the Service Center. 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.
  • Page 8 Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings. 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. This may cause electric shock or fire.
  • Page 9 A 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. Otherwise, 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.
  • Page 10 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 Type 1 Monitor & Simple stand Bottom Type 2 Monitor & Lowest HAS Stand Manual...
  • Page 11 Quick Setup Guide Cable D-sub Cable Front Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to MENU button [ ] the previous menu. MagicBright™ is a new feature providing optimum viewing MagicBright™ environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching.
  • Page 12 3) Internet 4) Game 5) Sport 6) Movie 7) Dynamic Contrast >>Click here to see an animation clip When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust Brightness button brightness. ] Adjust items in the menu. Adjust buttons [ Enter button [ ] / Activates a highlighted menu item.
  • Page 13 (The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.) POWER port 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. DVI IN port Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub port on the back of your RGB IN port...
  • Page 14 Connecting the Monitor 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. Use appropriate connection for your computer. 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.
  • Page 15 Input devices such as digital DVD are connected to the DVI IN terminal of the monitor using the DVI cable. Then, start the DVD with a DVD disc inserted. Select Digital using the SOURCE button. DVI-HDMI cable The HDMI terminal of digital DVD player is connected to the DVI IN terminal of the monitor using the HDMI-DVI cable.
  • Page 16 Monitor and Bottom Lowest HAS Stand A. Stand Stopper Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 75 mm x 75 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.
  • Page 17 Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents. Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non-VESA or non- specified wall mount is used or the consumer fails to follow the product installation instructions.
  • Page 18 4. If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. (Microsoft 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.
  • Page 19 " Continue ". This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage http://www.samsung.com/ 6. Click " Update Driver… " in the " Driver " tab.
  • Page 20 7. Check the " Browse my computer for driver software " checkbox and click " Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer ". 8. Click " Have Disk… " and select the folder (for example, D:\Drive) where the driver setup file is located, and click "...
  • Page 21: Microsoft ® Windows ® Xp Operating System

    ® ® 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.
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23: Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000 Operating System

    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 " Close " button then click " OK " button continually. 10. Monitor driver installation is completed.
  • Page 24: Microsoft ® Windows ® Millennium Operating System

    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.
  • Page 25 Samsung Electronics in association with Korea Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI). This is only available for Samsung monitors and ensures that the color of the images on the monitor are the same as the printed or scanned images.
  • Page 26 1. [ Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu or closes the adjustment menu. 2. [ These buttons allow you to adjust items in the menu. 3. [ ] Press this button to activate a highlighted menu item. 4.
  • Page 27: Auto Pattern

    Menu Description When the ' AUTO ' button is pressed, the Auto Adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the center. Auto adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically. (Available in analog mode only) To make the automatic adjustment function sharper, execute the 'AUTO' AUTO...
  • Page 28 When pressing the MENU button after locking the OSD Menu This is the function that locks the OSD in order to keep the current states of settings or prevent others from adjusting the current settings. Lock : Hold down the menu button for more than five seconds to activate the OSD adjustment lock function.
  • Page 29 MagicBright™ Menu Push the MagicBright button to circle through available preconfigured modes. MagicBright™ - Seven different modes (Custom/Text/Internet/Game/Sport/Movie/Dynamic Contrast) Brightness Menu When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. Brightness Description Description...
  • Page 30 SOURCE Menu Selects the video signal while the OSD is off. SOURCE Brightness Contrast Picture MagicColor Color Tone Color Coarse Fine Image Language H-Position Auto Source Image Reset Setup Information Picture Description Color Control Gamma Sharpness H-Position V-Position Transparency Color Reset V-Position Display Time...
  • Page 31 Menu You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. Brightness [MENU → → You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference. Contrast [MENU → → , Color Description →...
  • Page 32 Menu 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. 1) Off - Returns to the original mode. MagicColor 2) Demo - The screen before applying MagicColor appears on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor appears on the left.
  • Page 33 adjustment may move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the center using the horizontal control menu. Coarse (Available in analog mode only) [MENU → , → Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed).
  • Page 34 [MENU → , You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. H-Position [MENU → , You can change the vertical position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. V-Position [MENU → , Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. Transparency [MENU →...
  • Page 35 [MENU → , → Information Menu Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. Information [MENU → , → MENU] → , → , → MENU] → Description...
  • Page 36: Installation Problems

    Installation Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the MagicTune™ installation file. Select installation Language, Click "Next". When the Installation Shield Wizard window appears, click "Next." Select "I agree to the terms of the license agreement" to accept the terms of use. Choose a folder to install the MagicTune™...
  • Page 37 The MagicTune™ program can be removed only by using the "Add or Remove Programs" option of the ® Windows Control Panel. Perform the following steps remove MagicTune™ . Go to [Task Tray] ' [Start] ' [Settings] and select [Control Panel] in the menu. If the program runs on ®...
  • Page 38 Check List Before calling for assistance, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call Information section or contact your Symptom Check List No images on Is the power cord the screen.
  • Page 39 There is no image on the screen. Is the power indicator on the monitor blinking at 1 second intervals? Is the monitor connected using the DVI cable? I cannot see Have you locked the On the On Screen Screen Display (OSD) Display.
  • Page 40 When you have a problem with the graphic card, visit our website to check the compatible graphic card list provided. http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magictune Download the latest program. The program can be downloaded http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magictune. Reboot the computer after installing the program for the first time.
  • Page 41 If problems repeatedly occur, Q & A Question How can I change the frequency? How can I adjust the resolution? How can I set the Power Saving function? How can I clean the outer case/LCD Panel? Self-Test Feature Check Self-Test Feature Check Warning Messages Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly.
  • Page 42 If there is something wrong with the input signal, a message appears on the screen or the screen goes blank although the power indicator LED is still on. The message may indicate that the monitor is out of scan range or that you need to check the signal cable. Environment The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality and other features of the monitor.
  • Page 43 General General Model Name SyncMaster 940BWPlus / 942BW LCD Panel Size 19 inch (48 cm) Display area 408.24 (H) x 255.15 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.2835 (H) x 0.2835 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 kHz ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 Hz ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7M Resolution...
  • Page 44: Environmental Considerations

    Humidity : 5 % ~ 95 %, non-condensing Power saving mode Blue Blue, Blinking Less than 1 W (Off-mode) ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® Power off (Power button OFF) EPA/ENERGY 2000 Less than 1 W (120 Vac / 220 Vac) ®...
  • Page 45: Preset Timing Modes

    Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically. However, if the signal differs, the screen may go blank while the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjust the screen as follows. Table 1.
  • Page 46 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 BRAZIL 4004-0000 CHILE 800-726-7864 (SAMSUNG) COLOMBIA 01-8000112112 COSTA RICA...
  • Page 47 030-6227 515 3260 SAMSUNG(7267864) FRANCE (€ 0,15/min) GERMANY 01805 - 121213 (€ 0,14/Min) HUNGARY 06-80-SAMSUNG (7267864) ITALIA 800 SAMSUNG (7267864) LUXEMBURG 0032 (0)2 201 24 18 NETHERLANDS 0900 20 200 88 (€ 0,10/Min) NORWAY 815-56 480 POLAND 0 801 801 881...
  • Page 48 THAILAND 1800-29-3232, 02-689-3232 TAIWAN 0800-329-999 VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 SOUTH AFRICA 0860 7267864 (SAMSUNG) 800SAMSUNG (7267864) U.A.E 8000-4726 Terms Dot Pitch The image on a monitor is composed of red, green and blue dots. The closer the dots, the higher the resolution.
  • Page 49 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
  • Page 50: Product Information (Image Retention Free)

    PRODUCT INFORMATION (Image Retention Free) LCD Monitors and TVs may have image retention when switching from one image to another especially after displaying a stationary image for a long time. This guide is to demonstrate correct usage of LCD products in order to protect them from Image retention.
  • Page 51 The best way to protect your monitor from Image retention is to set your PC or System to operate a Screen Saver program when you are not using it. Image retention may not occur when a LCD panel is operated under normal conditions. Normal conditions are defined as continuously changing video patterns.
  • Page 52: Correct Disposal Of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe Only

    Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life.

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