Page 1 Install drivers Install programs SyncMaster 740B / 940B / 740N / 940Fn / 540B / 540N / 740T / 940T / 940N / 940Be...
Page 2 Notational 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.
Page 3 Do not use a damaged or loose plug. This may cause an electric shock or fire. 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.
Page 4 Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center, when installing your monitor in a location with the heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, chemical substance and where it operates for 24 hours such as the airport, the train station or etc.
Page 5 Set down the monitor carefully. The monitor could be damaged or broken. Do not place the monitor face down. The TFT-LCD surface may be damaged. Installing a wall bracket must be done by a qualified professional. Installation by unqualified personnel may result in injury. Always use the mounting device specified in the owner's manual.
Page 6 Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth. If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean it properly with a dry cloth. A dirty connector may cause an electric shock or fire. Make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the product. Otherwise, this may cause electric shock or fire.
Page 7 Keep the product away from places exposed to oil, smoke or moisture; do not install inside a vehicle. This may cause malfunction, an electric shock or fire. Especially avoid operating the monitor near water or outdoors where it 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.
Page 8 Do not insert metal objects such as chopsticks, wire and gimlet or inflammable objects such as paper and match into the vent, headphone port or AV ports. It may cause a fire or an electric shock. If an alien substances or water flows into the product, turn the product off, unplug the power connector from the wall outlet and contact If you view a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual image...
Page 9 A falling product could cause physical damage even death. When not using the product for an extended time period, keep the product unplugged. Otherwise, this may cause heat emission from the accumulated dirt or degraded insulation, leading to electric shock or fire. Do not place children’s favorite objects (or anything else that may be tempting) on the product.
Page 10 Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, Contact a local dealer Unpacking Type 1 Monitor & Simple stand MagicRotation program can not be provided as Simple Stand does not support Pivot function. Type 2 Monitor &...
Page 11 Monitor & Sliding Stand Manual Quick Setup Guide Cable D-sub Cable Front User's Guide, Warranty Card Monitor Driver, (Not available in all Natural Color software, locations) MagicTune™ software MagicRotation software Power Cord DVI Cable (option)
Page 12 MENU button [ ] Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. MagicBright™™ MagicBright™™ is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching.
Page 13 Use this button for auto adjustment. AUTO button Use this button for turn the monitor on and off. / Power button [ ]/ This light glows blue during normal operation, and blinks blue Power indicator once as the monitor saves your adjustments. PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions.
Page 14 Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, Contact a local dealer Unpacking Type 1 Monitor & Simple stand MagicRotation program can not be provided as Simple Stand does not support Pivot function. Type 2 Monitor &...
Page 15 Monitor & Sliding Stand Manual Quick Setup Guide Cable D-sub Cable Front User's Guide, Warranty Card Monitor Driver, (Not available in all Natural Color software, locations) MagicTune™ software MagicRotation software Power Cord...
Page 16 MENU button [ ] Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. MagicBright™™ MagicBright™™ is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching.
Page 17 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 Simple stand (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.
Page 18 Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, Contact a local dealer Unpacking Monitor & Pivot stand Manual Quick Setup Guide Cable 'DVI-A to D-sub' Cable SyncMaster 940Fn contact your dealer. to buy optional items. User's Guide, Warranty Card Monitor Driver,...
Page 19 Front Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to MENU button [ ] the previous menu. MagicBright™™ MagicBright™™ is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching.
Page 20 Enter button [ ] / Activates a highlighted menu item. / Source button Push the ' ', then selects the video signal while the OSD is off. (When the source button is pressed to change the input mode, a message appears in the upper left of the screen displaying the current mode -- analog or digital input signal.) Note : If you select the digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the graphic card's DVI port using the DVI cable.
Page 21 Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, Contact a local dealer Unpacking Type 1 Monitor & Simple stand MagicRotation program can not be provided as Simple Stand does not support Pivot function. Type 2 Monitor &...
Page 22 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 23 2) Text 3) Internet 4) Game 5) Sport 6) Movie >>Click here to see an animation clip 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.
Page 24 Simple stand (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 POWER port of the monitor. Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI port on the back of your monitor. DVI IN port RGB IN port Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub port on the back of your...
Page 25 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. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card. 2-1.
Page 26 Monitor Assembly Monitor and Bottom Swivel stand Pivot Stand / Sliding Stand...
Page 27 Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 75 mm x 75 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. Simple stand A. Monitor B. 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 28 SyncMaster 740B / 940B / 540B / 740T / 940T / 940Be 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. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card.
Page 29 Using the Stand Monitor Assembly Monitor and Bottom Pivot Stand / Sliding Stand Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 75 mm x 75 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. A.Stand Stopper...
Page 30 Simple stand A. Monitor B. 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. 3. Remove four screws and then remove the stand from the LCD monitor. 4.
Page 31 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. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card. 2-1.
Page 32 Monitor Assembly Monitor and Bottom Pivot Stand / Sliding Stand A.Stand Stopper Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 75 mm x 75 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.
Page 33 Simple stand A. Monitor B. 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. 3. Remove four screws and then remove the stand from the LCD monitor. 4.
Page 34 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. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card. 2-1.
Page 35 Using the Stand Pivot Stand Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 75 mm x 75 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. A. Monitor B. 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 36 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 http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ Windows ME 1.
Page 37 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 momepage http://www.samsung.com/. 5. Monitor driver installation is completed. Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) Windows XP When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this monitor.
Page 38 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". 7.
Page 39 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 40 1. Click "Start" , "Setting" , "Control Panel". 2. Double click the "Display" Icon. 3. Choose the "Settings" tab and then click "Advanced..". 4. Choose "Monitor". Case1: If the "Properties" button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured. Please stop installation Case2: If the "Properties"...
Page 41 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 42 SyncMaster 540B / 740T / 940T / 940Be 1. [ ]Use this button to open the on-screen menu and exit from the menu screen or close screen adjustment menu. 2. [ ]This button allows you to adjust items in the menu.
Page 43 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 44 Menu After pushing the "MENU" button more than 5 seconds, OSD function is locked (unlocked). Locked You can also adjust the brightness and contrast of the monitor with the OSD adjustment locking feature. MagicBright™ Menu Push the MagicBright button to circle through available preconfigured MagicBright™...
Page 45 Menu When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. Brightness SOURCE Menu SOURCE Selects the video signal while the OSD is off. Brightness Contrast Picture Description Description...
Page 46 Color MagicColor Color Tone Image Coarse Fine Language H-Position Auto Source Image Reset Setup Information Picture Menu You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. Brightness Direct Access Feature : When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness.
Page 47 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. 2) Demo - The screen before applying MagicColor appears on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor appears on the left.
Page 48 : This function is to adjust the vertical size of the MagicZone. The tone of the color can be changed and one of four modes can be selected - Cool, Normal, Warm and Color Tone Custom. (Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Adjusts individual R,G,B color balance.
Page 49 display. V-Position (Available in analog mode only) 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 50 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 51 Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. Information...
Page 52 SyncMaster 740B / 940B 1. [ ]Use this button to open the on-screen menu and exit from the menu screen or close screen adjustment menu. 2. [ ]This button allows you to adjust items in the menu. 3. [ ]Press this button to activate a highlighted menu item. 4.
Page 53 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 54 Menu After pushing the "MENU" button more than 5 seconds, OSD function is locked (unlocked). Locked You can also adjust the brightness and contrast of the monitor with the OSD adjustment locking feature. MagicBright™ Menu Push the MagicBright button to circle through available preconfigured MagicBright™...
Page 55 Menu When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. Brightness SOURCE Menu SOURCE Selects the video signal while the OSD is off. Brightness Contrast Picture Description Description...
Page 56 Color MagicColor Color Tone Image Coarse Fine Language H-Position Auto Source Image Reset Setup Information Picture Menu You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. Brightness Direct Access Feature : When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness.
Page 57 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. 2) Demo - The screen before applying MagicColor appears on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor appears on the left.
Page 58 : This function is to adjust the vertical size of the MagicZone. The tone of the color can be changed and one of four modes can be selected - Cool, Normal, Warm and Color Tone Custom. (Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Adjusts individual R,G,B color balance.
Page 59 display. V-Position (Available in analog mode only) Menu You can choose one of 9 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 60 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 61 Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. Information...
Page 62 1. [ ]Use this button to open the on-screen menu and exit from the menu screen or close screen adjustment menu. 2. [ ]This button allows you to adjust items in the menu. 3. [ ]Press this button to activate a highlighted menu item. 4.
Page 63 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 64 Menu After pushing the "MENU" button more than 5 seconds, OSD function is locked (unlocked). Locked You can also adjust the brightness and contrast of the monitor with the OSD adjustment locking feature. MagicBright™ Menu Push the MagicBright button to circle through available preconfigured MagicBright™...
Page 65 Menu Brightness When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. Brightness Contrast Picture MagicColor Color Tone Color Coarse Fine Image Language H-Position Image Reset Color Reset Setup Information Picture Description Color Control Gamma Sharpness H-Position V-Position Transparency V-Position...
Page 66 Menu Description Play/Stop You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. Brightness Direct Access Feature : When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference.
Page 67 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. 2) Demo - The screen before applying MagicColor appears on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor appears on the left.
Page 68 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 69 Menu Description Play/Stop You can choose one of 9 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 70 Menu Image parameters are replaced with the factory default Image Reset values. Color parameters are replaced with the factory default Color Reset values. Information Menu Information Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. Description Description Play/Stop...
Page 71 1. [ ]Use this button to open the on-screen menu and exit from the menu screen or close screen adjustment menu. 2. [ ]This button allows you to adjust items in the menu. 3. [ ]Press this button to activate a highlighted menu item. 4.
Page 72 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 73 Menu After pushing the "MENU" button more than 5 seconds, OSD function is locked (unlocked). Locked You can also adjust the brightness and contrast of the monitor with the OSD adjustment locking feature. MagicBright™ Menu Push the MagicBright button to circle through available preconfigured MagicBright™...
Page 74 Menu When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. Brightness SOURCE Menu SOURCE Selects the video signal while the OSD is off. Brightness Contrast Picture Description Description...
Page 75 Color MagicColor Color Tone Image Coarse Fine Language H-Position Auto Source Image Reset Setup Information Picture Menu You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. Brightness Direct Access Feature : When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness.
Page 76 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. 2) Demo - The screen before applying MagicColor appears on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor appears on the left.
Page 77 : This function is to adjust the vertical size of the MagicZone. The tone of the color can be changed and one of four modes can be selected - Cool, Normal, Warm and Color Tone Custom. (Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Adjusts individual R,G,B color balance.
Page 78 display. V-Position (Available in analog mode only) 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 79 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 80 Menu Description Information Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen.
Page 81 1. [ ]Use this button to open the on-screen menu and exit from the menu screen or close screen adjustment menu. 2. [ ]This button allows you to adjust items in the menu. 3. [ ]Press this button to activate a highlighted menu item. 4.
Page 82 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 83 Menu After pushing the "MENU" button more than 5 seconds, OSD function is locked (unlocked). Locked You can also adjust the brightness and contrast of the monitor with the OSD adjustment locking feature. MagicBright™ Menu Push the MagicBright button to circle through available preconfigured MagicBright™...
Page 84 Menu Brightness When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. Brightness Contrast Picture MagicColor Color Tone Color Coarse Fine Image Language H-Position Image Reset Color Reset Setup Information Picture Description Color Control Gamma Sharpness H-Position V-Position Transparency V-Position...
Page 85 Menu Description Play/Stop You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. Brightness Direct Access Feature : When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference.
Page 86 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. 2) Demo - The screen before applying MagicColor appears on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor appears on the left.
Page 87 Menu Description Play/Stop 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 88 Menu Description Play/Stop 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 89 Menu Image parameters are replaced with the factory default Image Reset values. Color parameters are replaced with the factory default Color Reset values. Information Menu Information Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. Description Description Play/Stop...
Page 90: Basic Functionality
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 91: 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 Installation Shield Wizard window appears, click "Next." 5.
Page 92 6. Choose a folder to install the MagicTune™ program. 7. Click "Install." 8. The "Installation Status" window appears.
Page 93: 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. Installation Problems The installation of MagicTune™...
Page 94 Windows™ 98 SE Windows™ Me Windows™ 2000 Windows™ XP Home Edition Windows™ XP Professional It is recommended using MagicTune™ in Windows™ 2000 or later. Hardware 32MB Memory above 25MB Hard disk space above * For more information, visit the MagicTune™ website...
Page 95: 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 Rotation is functioning, portion of MagicTune™...
Page 96: Color Tab Definition
- including web images and ones produced by a digital camera or scanner. 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.
Page 97: Image Tab Definition
images by enhancing the brightness, sharpness, saturation, Hue of a certain area on the screen. This offers an easy-to-use interface that highlights the video-playing portion of your multimedia program by automatically detecting and highlight the desired area by dragging. When the mouse cursor is activated( other tasks, right click your mouse, or put the activated cursor ( click.
Page 98: Option Tab Definition
Sharpness Changes the clearance of image. Option Tab Definition You can configure MagicTune™ using the following options. Loads the Preferences Dialog Box. Preferences in use will have an "V" in the check box. To turn on or off any Preference, position the cursor over the box and click. Preferences Enable task tray menu .
Page 99: 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 100 2. Press "View Uncalibrated" button to see the original image.
Page 101 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™...
Page 102: Troubleshooting
Products from other manufacturers may cause errors. Only Samsung products are able to support this feature. An error may occur even when your monitor is manufactured by Samsung but is out of date. Check if your monitor is able to support MagicTune™.
Page 103 As the Highlight program uses the communication lines, please exit the Highlight program before you can access MagicTune™. Some of Samsung CDT monitors support the Highlight feature. When using both the Highlight feature and MagicTune™ simultaneously, conflicts occur, which cause errors.
Page 104 Visit the MagicTune™ and download the installation software for MagicTune™ MAC. 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 105: What Is Magicrotation
This greatly improves the user's productivity allowing him the flexibility to switch between landscape and portrait modes. The MagicRotation Software from Samsung Electronics, Inc. provides the user with a rotation feature (0, 90, 180, 270 orientation) that facilitates the optimum utilization of computer display screen, better viewing and improved user productivity.
Page 106 Overview Installation Interface Uninstall Troubleshooting 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.
Page 107 6. Choose a folder to install the MagicRotation program. 7. Click "Install." 8. The "Setup Status" window appears.
Page 108: Installation Problems
9. Click "Finish." Have to reboot the system in order for the MagicRotation to work properly. 10. When the installation is complete, the MagicRotation executable icon appears on your desktop. Installation Problems The installation of MagicRotation can be affected by the factors such as video card, motherboard and the network environment.
Page 109: System Requirements
movie files properly in 90, 180 and 270 orientations then do the following : Close the application. Select the Orientation (90, 180, 270) you want to view the application. Relaunch the application. In most cases this should fix the problem. 3.
Page 110 Overview Installation Interface When Rotation is functioning, portion of MagicTune™ program may not operate normally. AutoRotation : The screens display will automatically rotate when the monitor is rotated. To execute Auto Rotation, it should be done as below. Please install both MagicRotation and MagicTune™ 3.6 programs in your computer.
Page 111 Rotate to 90 : Display will be rotated 90 degrees from the current angle. Rotate to 180 : Display will be rotated 180 degrees from the current angle.
Page 112 Rotate to 270 : Display will be rotated 270 degrees from the current angle. Hot key : Hot Keys are available by default and can be changed by user. It can be assigned by user directly with keyboard after changing the existing HotKey .
Page 114 Overview Installation Interface Uninstall The MagicRotation program can be removed only by using the "Add/Remove Programs" option of the Windows Control Panel. Perform the following steps to remove MagicRotation. 1. Go to [Task Tray] ' [Start] ' [Settings] and select [Control Panel] in the menu. If the program runs on Windows™...
Page 115: Before You Call Technical Support
Overview Installation Interface Troubleshooting Before You Call Technical Support MagicRotation Software works with the installed "Display Driver" supplied by your Graphic Card Vendor to provide screen rotation capabilities. If the installed "Display Driver" is working incorrectly or has bugs in it, then these bugs would still exist even after MagicRotation Software is installed.
Page 116 SyncMaster 740B / 940B / 540B / 740T / 940T / 940Be Check List 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 Information section or contact your Symptom Check List...
Page 117 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 On Have you locked the On Screen Display. Screen Display (OSD) Menu to prevent changes? The screen shows Is the screen displaying strange colors or just...
Page 118 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. contact an authorized service center.
Page 119 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 120 Environment The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality and other features of the monitor. 1. if there are any sub woofer speakers near the monitor, unplug and relocate the woofer to another room. 2. Remove all electronic devices such as radios, fans, clocks and telephones that are within 3 feet (one meter) of the monitor.
Page 121 Check List 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 Information section or contact your Symptom Check List No images on the Is the power cord screen.
Page 122 There is no image on the screen. Is the power indicator on the monitor blinking at 1 second intervals? The screen shows Is the screen displaying strange colors or just only one color as if looking black and white. at the screen through a cellophane paper? Have the screen colors become strange after...
Page 123 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. contact an authorized service Answer Frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card.
Page 124 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. Self-Test Feature Check 1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor. 2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. 3.
Page 125 1024 60 Hz" message comes up, disconnect the cable from the computer while the monitor is still powered on. If there is a message coming up on the screen or if the screen goes white, this means the monitor is in working condition. In this case, check the computer for trouble.
Page 126 Check List 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 Information section or contact your Symptom Check List No images on the Is the power cord screen.
Page 127 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 On Have you locked the On Screen Display. Screen Display (OSD) Menu to prevent changes? The screen shows Is the screen displaying strange colors or just...
Page 128 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. contact an authorized service center.
Page 129 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 130 Environment The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality and other features of the monitor. 1. if there are any sub woofer speakers near the monitor, unplug and relocate the woofer to another room. 2. Remove all electronic devices such as radios, fans, clocks and telephones that are within 3 feet (one meter) of the monitor.
Page 131 General General Model Name SyncMaster 740B LCD Panel Size 17 " Diagonal (43 cm) Display area 337.92 mm (H) x 270.336 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.264 mm (H) x 0.264 mm (V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 k Hz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color...
Page 132 Black Less than 1 W Less than 1 W (120 Vac / 220 (Off-mode) Vac) ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Power off (Power Switch) Black Less than 0 W...
Page 133 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 134 frequency of this repetition is called Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate. Unit: Hz...
Page 135 General General Model Name SyncMaster 940B LCD Panel Size 19 " Diagonal (48 cm) Display area 376.32 mm (H) x 301.056 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.294 mm (H) x 0.294 mm (V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 k Hz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color...
Page 136 Black Less than 1 W Less than 1 W (120 Vac / 220 (Off-mode) Vac) ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Power off (Power Switch) Black Less than 0 W...
Page 137 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 138 frequency of this repetition is called Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate. Unit: Hz...
Page 139 General General Model Name SyncMaster 740N LCD Panel Size 17 " Diagonal (43 cm) Display area 337.92 mm (H) x 270.336 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.264 mm (H) x 0.264 mm (V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 k Hz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color...
Page 140 Black Less than 1 W Less than 1 W (120 Vac / 220 (Off-mode) Vac) ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Power off (Power Switch) Black Less than 0 W...
Page 141 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 142 frequency of this repetition is called Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate. Unit: Hz...
Page 143 General General Model Name SyncMaster 940Fn LCD Panel Size 19 " Diagonal (48 cm) Display area 376.32 mm (H) x 301.056 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.294 mm (H) x 0.294 mm (V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 k Hz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color...
Page 144 Less than 40 W Dimensions (WxDxH)/ Weight 403.2 x 200.0 x 406.4 mm / 16.0 x 7.9 x 16.0 inch (with Basic Stand) / 5.3 kg VESA Mounting Interface 75 mm x 75 mm (for use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.) Environmental considerations Operating Temperature: 50 °F ~ 104 °F (10 °C ~ 40 °C)
Page 145 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 37.500 VESA, 640 x 480 37.861 VESA, 800 x 600...
Page 146 General General Model Name SyncMaster 540B LCD Panel Size 15 " Diagonal (38 cm) Display area 304.1 mm (H) x 228.1 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.297 mm (H) x 0.297 mm (V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 61 k Hz...
Page 147 Black Less than 1 W Less than 1 W (120 Vac / 220 (Off-mode) Vac) ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Power off (Power Switch) Black Less than 0 W...
Page 148 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 149 General General Model Name SyncMaster 540N LCD Panel Size 15 " Diagonal (38 cm) Display area 304.1 mm (H) x 228.1 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.297 mm (H) x 0.297 mm (V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 61 k Hz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color...
Page 150 Black Less than 1 W Less than 1 W (120 Vac / 220 (Off-mode) Vac) ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Power off (Power Switch) Black Less than 0 W...
Page 151 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 152 General General Model Name SyncMaster 740T LCD Panel Size 17 " Diagonal (43 cm) Display area 337.92 mm (H) x 270.336 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.264 mm (H) x 0.264 mm (V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 k Hz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color...
Page 153 Black Less than 1 W Less than 1 W (120 Vac / 220 (Off-mode) Vac) ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Power off (Power Switch) Black Less than 0 W...
Page 154 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 155 General General Model Name SyncMaster 940T LCD Panel Size 19 " Diagonal (48 cm) Display area 376.32 mm (H) x 301.056 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.294 mm (H) x 0.294 mm (V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 k Hz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color...
Page 156 Black Less than 1 W Less than 1 W (120 Vac / 220 (Off-mode) Vac) ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Power off (Power Switch) Black Less than 0 W...
Page 157 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 158 General General Model Name SyncMaster 940N LCD Panel Size 19 " Diagonal (48 cm) Display area 376.32 mm (H) x 301.056 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.294 mm (H) x 0.294 mm (V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 k Hz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color...
Page 159 Black Less than 1 W Less than 1 W (120 Vac / 220 (Off-mode) Vac) ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Power off (Power Switch) Black Less than 0 W...
Page 160 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 161 frequency of this repetition is called Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate. Unit: Hz...
Page 162 General General Model Name SyncMaster 940Be LCD Panel Size 19 " Diagonal (48 cm) Display area 376.32 mm (H) x 301.056 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.294 mm (H) x 0.294 mm (V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 k Hz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color...
Page 163 Black Less than 1 W Less than 1 W (120 Vac / 220 (Off-mode) Vac) ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Power off (Power Switch) Black Less than 0 W...
Page 164 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 165 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 BRAZIL 0800-124-421 CHILE 800-726-7864 (SAMSUNG) COSTA RICA 0-800-507-7267...
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Page 167 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 168 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 169: 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 170 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 171: 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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