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  • Page 1 Samsung 900S...
  • Page 2 Natational Power Installation Cleaning Other Introduction Unpacking Front Rear Bottom Setup Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver — Automatic — Manual Base Installation User’s Manual On-Screen Display Troubleshooting Check List Q & A Self-Test Feature Check Specifications General Specifications...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Warning / Caution Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment. Notational Conventions Prohibited Do not disassemble Do not touch Important to read and understand at all times Disconnect the plug from the outlet Grounding to prevent an electric shock User’s Manual...
  • Page 4 If the size of your monitor is small, or if the same image is present for long periods of time, you may see afterimages due to damage to the flourescent substance on the inside of the CDT.
  • Page 5 Safety Instructions 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. Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to an outlet.

  • Page 6: Installation

    It could be damaged or broken. The CRT surface may be damaged. It could break down or cause a fire due to bad ventilation. If the monitor must be used without the supplied stand, take steps to insure proper ventilation. User’s Manual...
  • Page 7 Safety Instructions Cleaning When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the CDT, 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.
  • Page 8 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 damage to the cable. This may cause an electric shock or a fire.
  • Page 9 This may cause an electric shock, fire or injury. Keep the monitor away from any magnetic substances. This may cause discoloring or distortion of the image. This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or a fire due to damage to the cable. User’s Manual...
  • Page 10 Quick Setup Guide (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. Warranty card (Not available in all locations) User's Guide and Driver Installation CD...
  • Page 11 : Use this button to turn the monitor on and off. Note: 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. User’s Manual...
  • Page 12 (video board, video card or graphics card). 2. Power port : Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. 3. Tilt/Swivel Base : You can separate the base from the monitor.

  • Page 13: Connecting Your Monitor

    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 end of the signal cable to your computer's video port (video board, video card or graphics card).

  • Page 14: Installing The Monitor Driver

    Driver installation is slightly different from one operating sys tem 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.samsungusa.com/monitor/ Windows ME/98/95 1.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 User’s Manual Setup This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation don't damage your system. The certifide driver will be posted on SAMSUNG Monitor Homepage. http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/ 6. Monitor Driver installation is completed.
  • Page 17 Driver installation is slightly different from one operating sys tem 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.samsungusa.com/monitor/ ®...
  • Page 18 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".
  • Page 19 Setup 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"...
  • Page 20 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".
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22 2. In Display Registration Information window, click Settings Tab and then click All Display Modes. 3. Select a mode that you wish to use (Resolution, Number of colors and Vertical frequency) and then click OK. 4. Click Apply button if you see the screen working normally after clicking Test. If the screen is not normal, change to a different mode (lower mode of resolution, colors or frequency).

  • Page 23: Tilt/Swivel Base

    User’s Manual Setup Tilt/Swivel Base Installation 1. Tilt/Swivel Base With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. Note The base is detachable.

  • Page 24: Attaching The Base

    2. Attaching the Base 1. Place the monitor upside-down on a flat work surface. 3. Press the base onto the monitor until the tabs are fully engaged in the slots. User’s Manual 2. Align the tabs on the base with the corresponding slots on the bottom of the monitor.

  • Page 25: Removing The Base

    Setup 3. Removing the Base 5. Squeeze and pull up on the release latch on the base. 6. Push the base toward the back of the monitor and lift up to remove the base. Note The Base will align with the monitor slots in only one position.

  • Page 26: On Screen Display (Osd) Menu System

    These buttons are also direct access buttons for the contrast and brightness feature. All menus automatically save your adjustments 3 seconds after you stop adjusting the setting. 4 Menu( ) button Use this button to open the OSD and activate a highlighted menu item. User’s Manual...

  • Page 27: How To Adjust

    You can adjust Brightness and Contrast by clicking the -/+ button while the OSD menu does not appear on the screen. With the menu off, push the menu Use the + button to increase the brightness or - button to decrease the brightness. Contrast You can adjust Brightness and Contrast by clicking the -/+ button while the OSD menu does not appear on the screen.
  • Page 28 Follow these instructions to change the Position of the monitor’s entire display. With the menu off, push the menu Push the - button or + button until the H-Position screen is displayed. Push the menu button to open the H-Position adjustment screen.
  • Page 29 Follow these instructions to change the Size of the monitor’s entire display. With the menu off, push the menu Push the - button or + button until the H-Size screen is displayed. Push the menu button to open the H-Size adjustment screen.
  • Page 30 Push the menu button to open the Pincushion adjustment screen. Use the - button or + button to adjust the pincushion setting. Trapezoid Adjust the trapezoid setting when the top or bottom of the display is too large or small.
  • Page 31 Parallelogram screen appears. Push the menu button to open the Parallelogram adjustment screen. Use the - button or + button to adjust the parallel setting. Rotation Adjust the rotation setting when the entire display is tilted left or right.
  • Page 32 Push the menu button to open the Pinbalance adjustment screen. Use the - button or + button to adjust the pinbalance setting. V-Linearity Adjust the linearity setting when the display image is compressed at the left, right or top, bottom.
  • Page 33 Push the - button or + button until the Language screen is displayed. Push the menu button to open the Language selection screen. Use the - button or + button to select the language you would like to use. Note The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD.
  • Page 34 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System Menu How to adjust H-Moire A “Moiré” pattern can appear on your screen, looking like a series of concentric circles or arcs. To eliminate this pattern, use the clear moiré adjustments. With the menu off, push the menu Push the - button or + button until the Advanced screen is displayed.

  • Page 35: Video Input Level

    Push the menu button to open the Video Input Level selection screen. Use the - button or + button to select 0.7 V or 1.0 V. Color Temperature Color temperature is a measure of the “warmth” of the image colors. The available range is between 6500 to 9300K.

  • Page 36: Menu Color

    - or + button until the Halftone screen appears. Push the button to open the Halftone selection screen. Press the - or + button to select the original on-screen display or the transparent one. Menu Color With the menu off, push the Push the - button or + button until the Advanced screen is displayed.
  • Page 37 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu System Menu How to adjust Zoom Follow these instructions to get a close-up or a longshot view of the monitor’s viewing area. With the menu off, push the menu Push the - button or + button until the Zoom screen is displayed.
  • Page 38 Recall adjustment screen. Push the + button to select Yes. If you don’t want to reset the monitor, use the - button to select No. Note If you have selected “Yes”, all settings listed above will be reset.

  • Page 39: Display Timing

    Push the menu button to open the Display Timing adjustment screen. Use the - button to see user control mode and thedefault mode. Note 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.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Chek List Note Before calling for service, check the information in this section to see if you can solve the problem yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the phone number on the warranty card, the phone number on the Information section or contact your dealer.
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting Symptom The screen image can also appear to shake or vibrate if there is a problem with the video card or the computer's main board. Is the screen displaying only one color as if looking at the screen through a cellophane paper?
  • Page 42 Has the video card been set properly? Have you installed the monitor driver? See the video card manual to see if the Plug & Play (VESA DDC) function can be supported. Chek List Enter the OSD and perform a 'Degauss'.

  • Page 43: Check The Following Items If There Is Trouble With The Monitor

    2. Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting. (If it does, request an after-service for the main board of the computer.) 3. If you installed a new video card or if you assembled the PC, check if the installed the adapter (video) driver and the monitor driver.
  • Page 44 Windows 3.1: Set the function using the VGA Utility provided by the video card. This is normal as some sound may be generated when the metal case and the electromagnet, which are installed to block any electromagnetic waves, interact with each other.

  • Page 45: Self-Test Feature Check

    Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check A self-test feature is provided that allows you to check for proper monitor function. If your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark and the power indicator is blinking, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps: Self-Test Feature Check 1.

  • Page 46: Warning Messages

    Userful Tip A monitor recreates visual signals received from the PC. Therefore, if there is trouble with the PC or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, noise, Sync. Out of Range, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact a service center or your dealer.

  • Page 47: General Specifications

    20.0 kg Plug and Play Capability This monitor can be installed on any Plug & Play compatible system. Interaction of the monitor and computer systems will provide the best operating conditions and monitor settings. In most cases, monitor installation will proceed automatically, unless the user wishes to select alternate settings.

  • Page 48: Preset Display Modes

    Specifications Preset Display Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Display 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.
  • Page 49 This monitor has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by switching your monitor into a low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. The monitor automatically returns to normal operation when you move the computer's mouse or press a key on the keyboard.
  • Page 50 Information Service U.S.A. : Samsung Computer Products Customer Service 400 Valley Road, Suite 201, Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Tel. : (973)601-6000, 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) Fax. : (973)601-6001 http://samsungusa.com/monitor/ CANADA : Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. 7037 Financial Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6R3 Tel.
  • Page 51 Tel: 36 1 453 1100 Fax: 36 1 453 1101 http://www.samsung.hu/ PORTUGAL : SAMSUNG ELECTRONICA PORTUGUESA S.A. Rua Mário Dioniso, N º 2 - 1º Drt. 2795-140 LINDA- A-VELHA Tel. 214 148 114/100 Fax. 214 148 133/128 Free Line 800 220 120 http://www.samsung.pt/ CHILE : SONDA S.A.
  • Page 52 Terms Dot Pitch The image on a monitor is composed of red, green and blue dots. The closer the dots, the higher the resolution. The distance between two dots of the same color is called the 'Dot Pitch'. Unit: mm...
  • Page 53 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

  • Page 54: Ic Compliance Notice

    UL Listed personal computer with similar configuration. Before making the connection, make sure the voltage rating of the computer convenience outlet is the same as the monitor and that the ampere rating of the computer convenience outlet is equal to or exceeds the monitor voltage rating.
  • Page 55 Since it has not been possible so far for the majority of electronic equipment to be recycled in a satisfactory way, most of these potentially damaging substances sooner or later enter Nature.
  • Page 56 Brominated flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. In turn, they delay the spread of fire. Up to thirty percent of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances. These are related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs, which are suspected to give rise to similar harm, including reproductive damage in fish eating birds and mammals, due to the bioaccumulative processes.
  • Page 57 The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and/or display, after a certain period of inactivity, shall reduce its power consumption to a lower level in one or more stages. The length of time to reactivate the computer shall be reasonable for the user.
  • Page 58 Lead** Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and capacitors. Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses, causes lead poisoning. The relevant TCO'99 requirement permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed.

  • Page 59: Natural Color

    Natural Color Software Program One of the recent problems in using a computer is that the color of the images printed out by a printer or other images scanned by a scanner or a digital camera are not the same as those shown on the monitor.

  • Page 60: Information In This Document Is Subject To Change Without Notice

    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 61: Installing The Video Driver

    Installing the Video Driver http://www.samsung-monitor.com http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/(USA only)

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