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  • Page 1 Install drivers Install programs SyncMaster 913V...
  • Page 2 Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to 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 the active screen mode. Do not use a damaged or loose plug.
  • Page 3 Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle. An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage. Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come loose.
  • Page 4 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. Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or personal injury. Do not place the product on an unstable or small surface area.
  • Page 5 Installation by unqualified personnel may result in injury. 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. Poor ventilation may cause an increase in the internal temperature of the product, resulting in a shortened component life and degraded performance.
  • Page 6 Contact the Service Center or Customer Center for 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 malfunction or fire. Others Do not remove cover (or back). This may cause an electric shock or fire.
  • Page 7 Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet. Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire. Do not place water containers, chemical products or small metal objects on the monitor. This may cause malfunction, an electric shock or fire. If a foreign substance enters the monitor, unplug the power cord and contact the Service Center.
  • Page 8 Do not install the product on an unstable, uneven surface or a location prone to vibrations. 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.
  • Page 9 Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Unpacking Monitor Monitor Bottom Hanger Manual User's Guide, Warranty Card Monitor Driver, Quick Setup Guide (Not available in all locations) Natural Color software, MagicTune™...
  • Page 10 Front Use this button for open the on-screen menu and exits from the menu Menu button [ ] screen or closes screen adjustment menu. MagicBright™ is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment MagicBright™ button [ depending on the contents of the image you are watching. Currently four different modes are available: Custom, Text, Internet, and Entertain.
  • Page 11 unattended for long periods. Rear (The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.) Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the Power port monitor. Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your D-sub 15-pin port monitor.
  • Page 12 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 signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back of your monitor. 2-2.
  • Page 13 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.com/ http://www.samsung.com/monitor http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor (Worldwide) (U.S.A)
  • Page 14 4. If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. 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.
  • Page 15 3. Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced..". 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.
  • Page 16 8. If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. 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.
  • Page 17 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 "Insert disk" window. 2. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window. 3.
  • Page 18 Samsung Electronics in association with Korea Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI). This system is available only for Samsung monitors and makes the color of the images on the monitor the same as the printed or scanned images.
  • Page 19 1. Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. 2. This buttons allows you to adjust items in the menu. 3. This buttons allows you to adjust items in the menu. 4.
  • Page 20 Menu 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. To make the automatic adjustment function sharper, execute the 'AUTO' function AUTO while the...
  • Page 21 Brightness Menu Adjust Brightness. Brightness Brightness 1. Picture Color Tone 2. Color 3. Image Coarse Language 4. OSD Image Reset 5. Setup 6. Information Picture : Description Contrast Color Control Gamma Fine Sharpness H-Position V-Position Color Reset H-Position V-Position Transparency Display Time...
  • Page 22 Menu Adjust the Brightness. Direct Access Feature : When OSD is not on the screen, Push Brightness the button to adjust brightness. Contrast Adjust the Contrast. Color : Menu The tone of the color can be changed and one of four modes Color Tone can be selected - Cool, Normal, Warm and Custom.
  • Page 23 Menu Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the center Coarse using the Horizontal Control menu. Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists Fine even after Fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed).
  • Page 24 Menu Follow these steps to change the language used in the menu. You can choose one of two languages. Language Note:The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu H-Position appears on your monitor.
  • Page 25 Menu Description Information Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen.

  • Page 26: What Is Magictune

    Overview Installation OSD Mode Overview What is MagicTune™? Monitor performance can vary due to the graphics card, host computer lighting conditions and other environmental factors. In order to get the best image on a monitor requires you to adjust it for your unique setting.

  • Page 27: Installation

    Color Overview Installation OSD Mode Uninstall Troubleshooting Calibration Installation 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the MagicTune™ installation file. 3. Select installation Language, Click "Next". 4. When the InstallationShield Wizard window appears, click "Next." 5. Select "I agree to the terms of the license agreement" to accept the terms of use.
  • Page 28 6. Choose a folder to install the MagicTune program. 7. Click "Install." 8. The "Installationation Status" window appears.

  • Page 29: System Requirements

    9. Click "Finish." 10. When the installation is complete, the MagicTune executable icon appears on your desktop. Double-click the icon to start the program. Magictune execution icon may not appear depending on specification of computer system or monitor. If that happens, press F5 Key. Installationation Problems The installation of MagicTune™...
  • Page 30 Windows 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional Hardware 32MB Memory above 25MB Hard disk space above website * For more information, visit the MagicTune...

  • Page 31: Osd Mode

    Overview Installation OSD Mode MagicTune allows for quick accurate tuning of the display with the ability to easily save and use monitor configurations that are best suited for you. OSD mode may appear inconsistent with the explanation in guidance book depending on specification of each monitor. When Pivot is functioning, part of Magictune Program may not operate normally.

  • Page 32: Color Tab Definition

    Allows the user to adjust the screen settings to the desired values. Brightness Contrast Resolution Makes the entire screen brighter or darker. The detailed data of the images in the dark Brightness areas can be lost if the brightness is not adjusted to the proper level. Adjust the brightness for best viewing conditions.

  • Page 33: Image Tab Definition

    Color Tone Color Control Calibration The tone of the color can be changed. Color Tone Warm - Normal - Cool Custom Adjusts of the monitor image color. You can change the monitor color to your desired color. Color Control R- G - B The process through which the colors of your choice are optimized and maintained.

  • Page 34: Option Tab Definition

    Image Setup Position Fine : Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after Fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed). Image Setup Coarse : Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the center using the Horizontal Control menu.

  • Page 35: Support Tab Definition

    Enable task tray menu . - To access the MagicTune menus, click the icon on the [task tray menu]. The menus are not displayed if the [Enable System Tray] is deselected in Preferences [Options] ' [Basic Settings]. Select Language - The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. Source Select will be shown only in dual monitor.

  • Page 36: Color Calibration

    Overview Installation OSD Mode Color Calibration 1. Color Calibration Color Calibration guides you to get optimal color condition for your monitor. Proceed following 5steps for getting optimal monitor color condition . 1. Control "Brightness control bar" for matching the brightness of control patch and the brightness of background pattern 2.
  • Page 37 Press "Preview" button on the Color Calibration. The above picture will be shown. 1. Press "View Calibrated" button to see the calibration effect which you adjusted. 2. Press "View Uncalibrated" button to see the original image.
  • Page 38 Overview Installation OSD Mode Uninstall 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. 1. Go to [Task Tray] ' [Start] ' [Settings] and select [Control Panel] in the menu. If the program runs on Windows XP, go to [Control Panel] in the [Start] menu.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Some graphic cards may not support your monitor. 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...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Before calling for service, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call section or contact your dealer. Symptom No images on the Is the power cord connected screen.
  • Page 41 Some graphic cards may not support your monitor. 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.
  • Page 42 Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor. 1. Check if the power cord and the video cables are properly connected to the computer. 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.
  • Page 43 4. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor. If your monitor screen remains blank after using the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer system; your monitor is functioning properly. Warning Messages 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.
  • Page 44 General General Model Name SyncMaster 913V LCD Panel Size 19 inch Diagonal Display area 372.32 (H) x 301.56 (V) Pixel Pitch 0.294mm (H) x 0.294mm (V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16,194,277 Colors Resolution...

  • Page 45: Environmental Considerations

    31.469 Power saving mode EPA/ENERGY 2000 Green Green, Blinking Less than 1W (Off-mode) ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Vertical Pixel Clock Frequency (Hz) 70.086 Power Switch off Black Less than 1W...

  • Page 46: Horizontal Frequency

    IBM, 640 x 480 31.469 IBM, 720 x 400 31.469 MAC, 640 x 480 35.000 MAC, 832 x 624 49.726 MAC, 1152 x 870 68.681 VESA, 640 x 480 37.500 VESA, 640 x 480 37.861 VESA, 800 x 600 35.156 VESA, 800 x 600 37.879 VESA, 800 x 600...
  • Page 47 Service The address and phone number of the company can be changed without previous notice. AUSTRALIA : Samsung Electronics Australia Pty Ltd. Customer Response Centre 7 Parkview Drive, Homebush Bay NSW 2127 Tel : 1300 362 603 http://www.samsung.com.au/ BRAZIL : Samsung Eletronica da Amazonia Ltda.
  • Page 48 Tel: 01-55-5747-5100 / 01-800-726-7864 Fax: 01-55-5747-5202 / 01-800-849-1743 RFC: SEM950215S98 http://www.samsung.com.mx/ IMPORTADO POR: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS MÉXICO. S.A. de C.V. Vía Lopez Portillo No. 6, Col. San Fco. Chilpan Tultitlán, Estado de México, C.P. 54940 Tel: 01-55-5747-5100 / 01-800-726-7864 EXPORTADO POR: Samsung Electronics CO.,LTD.
  • Page 49 Tel. 214 148 114/100 Fax. 214 148 133/128 Free Line 800 220 120 http://www.samsung.pt/ SOUTH AFRICA : Samsung Electronics,5 Libertas Road, Somerset Office Park, Bryanston Ext 16. Po Box 70006, Bryanston,2021, South Africa Tel : 0027-11-549-1621 Fax : 0027-11-549-1629 http://www.samsung.co.za/...

  • Page 50: For Better Display

    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 Vertical Frequency The screen must be redrawn several times per second in order to create and display an image for the user.
  • Page 51 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 52: Fcc Information

    Federal Communications Commission. It is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock Number 004-000-00345-4. The party responsible for product compliance: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD America QA Lab of Samsung 3351 Michelson Drive, Suite #290, Irvine, CA92612 USA Tel) 949-975-7310...
  • Page 53 MPR II Compliance This monitor complies with SWEDAC(MPR II) recommendations for reduced electric and magnetic fields. European Notice(Europe Only) Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive(89/336/EEC), (92/31/EEC), (93/68/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.

  • Page 54: Environmental Requirements

    There are also other characteristics of a monitor, such as energy consumption levels, that are important from both the working and natural environment viewpoints. Since all types of conventional electricity generation have a negative effect on the environment (acidic and climate-influencing emissions, radioactive waste, etc.) it is vital to conserve energy.

  • Page 55: Cfcs (Freons)

    electronics components concerned with the display unit. CFCs (freons) CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards and in the manufacturing of expanded foam for packaging. CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere, causing increased reception on Earth of ultraviolet light with consequent increased risks of skin cancer (malignant melanoma).
  • Page 56 via the Internet, using the address: http://www.tco-info.com/ Environmental requirements Flame retardants Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. Their purpose is to prevent, or at least to delay the spread of fire. Up to 30% of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances.
  • Page 57 For recycling information for TCO'03 certified monitors, for the residents in the following countries, please contact the company corresponding to your region of residence. For those who reside in other countries, please contact a nearest local Samsung dealer for recycling information for the products to be treated in environmentally acceptable way.
  • Page 58 Mercury Statement (LCD Monitor, LCD TV, DLP Projection TV, Projector for USA only) LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS For details see lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call 1-800-Samsung...

  • Page 59: 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 60 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.

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