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  • Page 1 Install drivers Install programs SyncMaster 940T / 940Fn...
  • 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 SyncMaster 940Fn 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 HAS Stand Manual User's Guide, Warranty Card Monitor Driver, Quick Setup Guide (Not available in all Natural Color software, locations)
  • Page 11 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 Brightness button When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. ] Adjust items in the menu. Adjust buttons [ Activates a highlighted menu item. Enter button [ ] / Push the ' ', then selects the video signal while the OSD is off. Source button (When the source button is pressed to change the input mode, a message appears in the upper left of the screen displaying the...
  • Page 14 SyncMaster 940T 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 HAS Stand Manual User's Guide, Warranty Card Monitor Driver, Quick Setup Guide (Not available in all Natural Color software, locations)
  • Page 15 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 16 Brightness button When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. ] Adjust items in the menu. Adjust buttons [ Activates a highlighted menu item. Enter button [ ] / Push the ' ', then selects the video signal while the OSD is off. Source button (When the source button is pressed to change the input mode, a message appears in the upper left of the screen displaying the...
  • Page 17 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, DVI IN port on the back of your monitor.
  • Page 18 Using the Stand HAS Stand Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 100 mm x 100 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. Monitor Mounting interface pad (Sold separately) 1. Turn off your 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.
  • Page 19 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 20: Microsoft ® Windows Vista™ 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) Windows Vista When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this monitor.
  • Page 21 " 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 22 8. Click " Have Disk… " and select the folder (for example, D:\Drive) where the driver setup file is located, and click " OK ". 9. Select the model that matches your monitor from the list of monitor models on the screen, and click "...

  • Page 23: 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 24 " 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 25: Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000 Operating System

    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.
  • Page 26 The Natural Color S/W is the very solution for this problem. It is a color administration system developed by 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 Preset Timing Modes in the user guide.
  • Page 27 Color screen will appear. Click on Natural Color in the startup window to install the Natural Color software. To install the program manually, insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD- ROM Drive, click the Windows [Start] button, select [Run...].
  • Page 28 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 29 Using the Stand HAS Stand Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 100 mm x 100 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. Monitor Mounting interface pad (Sold separately) 1. Turn off your 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.
  • Page 30 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 31 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) Windows Vista When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this monitor.
  • Page 32 " 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 33 8. Click " Have Disk… " and select the folder (for example, D:\Drive) where the driver setup file is located, and click " OK ". 9. Select the model that matches your monitor from the list of monitor models on the screen, and click "...
  • Page 34 ® ® 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 35 " 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 36 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.
  • Page 37 The Natural Color S/W is the very solution for this problem. It is a color administration system developed by 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 Preset Timing Modes in the user guide.
  • Page 38 Color screen will appear. Click on Natural Color in the startup window to install the Natural Color software. To install the program manually, insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD- ROM Drive, click the Windows [Start] button, select [Run...].
  • Page 39 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 40: 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 41 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 42 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 43 SOURCE Menu SOURCE Selects the video signal while the OSD is off. 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 Priority V-Position Display Time...
  • Page 44 Menu You can use the on-screen menus to change the Brightness brightness according to personal preference. You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference. Contrast (Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Color Menu Description Intelligent.)
  • Page 45 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. 2) Demo - The screen before applying MagicColor appears on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor appears on the left.
  • Page 46 Menu Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may Coarse relocate it to the center using the horizontal control menu. (Available in analog mode only) Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the Fine frequency (clock speed).
  • Page 47 Menu You can choose one of eight 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 H-Position menu appears on your monitor.
  • Page 48 Menu Description Play/Stop Select Auto Source for the monitor to automatically select Auto Source the signal source. Image parameters are replaced with the factory default Image Reset values. Color parameters are replaced with the factory default Color Reset values. This is a source-switch function according to the priority Priority that the user has set for the source.
  • Page 49 Menu Description Information Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen.
  • Page 50 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 51 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 52 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 53 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 54 SOURCE Menu SOURCE Selects the video signal while the OSD is off. 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 55 Menu You can use the on-screen menus to change the Brightness brightness according to personal preference. You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference. Contrast (Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Color Menu Description Intelligent.)
  • Page 56 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. 2) Demo - The screen before applying MagicColor appears on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor appears on the left.
  • Page 57 Menu Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may Coarse relocate it to the center using the horizontal control menu. (Available in analog mode only) Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the Fine frequency (clock speed).
  • Page 58 Menu You can choose one of eight 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 H-Position menu appears on your monitor.
  • Page 59 Menu Select Auto Source for the monitor to automatically select Auto Source the signal source. Image parameters are replaced with the factory default Image Reset values. Color parameters are replaced with the factory default Color Reset values. Information Menu Description Description Play/Stop...
  • Page 60 Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. Information...
  • Page 61 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 62 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 63: Installation Problems

    Installation 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the MagicRotation installation file. 3. Select installation Language, Click "Next". 4. When the InstallShield Wizard window appears, click "Next." 5. Select "I accept the terms of the license agreement" to accept the terms of use. 6.
  • Page 64 Windows Vista™ Hardware 128MB Memory above(recommended) 25MB Free Hard disk space above Service Packs It is recommended that your System has the latest Service Pack installed. For Windows™ NT 4.0, it is recommended to install Internet Explorer 5.0 and above with Active Desktop component.
  • Page 65 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 66 There is no image on the screen. Is the power indicator on the monitor blinking at 1 second intervals? Connected using the DVI cable? I cannot see the Have you locked the On On Screen Screen Display (OSD) Display. Menu to prevent changes? The screen Is the screen displaying shows strange...
  • Page 67 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 68 5. If you have problems in installing the adapter (video) driver, boot the computer in Safe Mode, remove the Display Adapter at the " Control Panel → System → Device Administrator " and then reboot the computer to reinstall the adapter (video) driver. If problems repeatedly occur, Q &...
  • Page 69 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. 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 70 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 71 There is no image on the screen. Is the power indicator on the monitor blinking at 1 second intervals? Connected using the DVI cable? I cannot see the Have you locked the On On Screen Screen Display (OSD) Display. Menu to prevent changes? The screen Is the screen displaying shows strange...
  • Page 72 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 73 5. If you have problems in installing the adapter (video) driver, boot the computer in Safe Mode, remove the Display Adapter at the " Control Panel → System → Device Administrator " and then reboot the computer to reinstall the adapter (video) driver. If problems repeatedly occur, Q &...
  • Page 74 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. 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 75 General General Model Name SyncMaster 940Fn LCD Panel Size 19 inch(48 cm) Display area 376.32 mm (H) x 301.056 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.294 mm (H) x 0.294 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 kHz ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 Hz ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7 M Resolution...

  • Page 76: Environmental Considerations

    416.6 X 420.6 X 200.0 mm / 16.4 X 16.6 X 7.9 inch (With Stand) / 6.7 kg / 14.8 lbs VESA Mounting Interface 100 mm x 100 mm (for use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.) Environmental considerations Operating Storage Plug and Play Capability This monitor can be installed on any Plug &...

  • Page 77: Vertical Frequency

    Table 1. Preset Timing Modes Horizontal Display Mode Frequency (kHz) IBM, 640 x 350 31.469 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 37.861 VESA, 640 x 480...
  • Page 78 General General Model Name SyncMaster 940T LCD Panel Size 19 inch (48 cm) Display area 376.32 mm (H) x 301.056 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.294 mm (H) x 0.294 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 kHz~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 Hz ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7 M Resolution...
  • Page 79 Humidity: 5 % ~ 95 %, non-condensing Power saving mode Blue Blue, Blinking Less than Less than 38 Watts 1 Watts ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this Power off EPA/ENERGY 2000 Less than 1 Watts ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® guidelines for energy efficiency.
  • Page 80 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 81 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 82 030-6227 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 83 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 84 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 85: 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 86 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 87: 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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