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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 920BM Install drivers...
  • 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 DPM. 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

    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 connected to other devices, are disconnected before moving the monitor. Failure to disconnect cables may damage it and cause fire or electric shock. Place the product out of children's reach, as they could damage by hanging onto it. 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.

  • Page 10: 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 11 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 12 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 Without stand Monitor With stand Monitor & Simple Stand Manual...

  • Page 13: Menu Button [Menu/ ]

    Warranty Card/ Registration Quick Setup Guide (Not available in all locations) Cable RGB Cable DVI Cable (option) Front Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to MENU button the previous menu. [MENU/ ] MagicBright™ is a new feature providing optimum viewing MagicBright™...
  • Page 14 watching. Currently six different modes are available: Custom, Text, Internet, Game, Sport and Movie. Each mode has its own pre- configured brightness value. You can easily select one of six settings by simply pressing MagicBright™ control button. 1) Custom 2) Text 3) Internet 4) Game 5) Sport...
  • Page 15 (The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.) (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.
  • Page 16 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 a connection appropriate for your computer. 2-1. 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 17 Using the Stand Monitor Assembly Monitor and Bottom 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.
  • Page 18 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 19 Samsung Monitor homepage http://www.samsung.com/. 5. Monitor driver installation is completed. Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) Windows Vista Windows XP When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this monitor.
  • Page 20 " 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 21: Microsoft ® Windows ® Xp Operating System

    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 22 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 23 " 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 24 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 25 frequency by referring to the Linux Operating System To execute X-Window, you need to make the X86Config file, which is a type of system setting file. 1. Press Enter at the first and the second screen after executing the X86Config file. 2.
  • Page 26 1. [MENU/ 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. Press to self-adjust the incoming PC signal automatically.

  • Page 27: Auto Pattern

    Menu Description When the ' AUTO ' button is pressed, the Auto Adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the center. Auto adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically. (Available in analog mode only) To make the automatic adjustment function sharper, execute the 'AUTO' AUTO...
  • Page 28 When pressing the MENU button after locking the OSD Menu This is the function that locks the OSD in order to keep the current states of settings or prevent others from adjusting the current settings. Lock : Hold down the menu button for more than five seconds to activate the OSD adjustment lock function.
  • Page 29 MagicBright™ Menu Push the MagicBright button to circle through available preconfigured MagicBright™ modes. - Six different modes (Custom/Text/Internet/Game/Sport/Movie) Volume Menu When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust volume. Volume Description Description...
  • Page 30 SOURCE Menu Selects the video signal while the OSD is off. SOURCE Brightness Contrast Picture Color Tone Color Control Color Coarse Fine Image Language H-Position Auto Source Setup Information Picture Description Gamma Sharpness V-Position Image Reset Color Reset H-Position V-Position Transparency Display Time...
  • Page 31 Menu You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. Brightness → [MENU→ You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference. Contrast → , [MENU→ Color Description → , →...
  • Page 32 Menu The tone of the color can be changed and one of four modes can be selected - Cool, Normal, Warm and Custom. - Makes whites bluish. Cool Normal - Keeps whites white. Color Tone Warm - Makes whites reddish. Custom - Select this mode when you want to adjust the image according to your preferences.
  • Page 33 → [MENU→ , Changes the clearance of image. Sharpness → [MENU→ , Changes the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display. H-Position (Available in analog mode only) → [MENU→ , Changes the vertical position of the monitor's entire display. V-Position (Available in analog mode only) →...
  • Page 34 → [MENU→ , Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. Transparency → [MENU→ , The menu will be automatically turned off if no adjustments are made for a certain time period. You can set the amount of time the menu will wait before it Display Time is turned off.
  • Page 35 Menu Description Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. Information [MENU → , → MENU]...

  • Page 36: Check List

    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 No images on the Is the power cord connected screen.
  • Page 37 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 Screen Display. Display (OSD) Menu to prevent changes? The screen shows Is the screen displaying only one...
  • Page 38 There are only 16 Have the Windows colors been set colors shown on the properly? screen. The screen colors have changed after Has the video card been set changing the video properly? card. There is a message Have you installed the monitor that reads driver? "Unrecognized...

  • Page 39: Self-Test Feature Check

    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 40 Useful Tips A monitor recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is trouble with the computer or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, noise, Video mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact the Service Center Judging the monitor's working condition...
  • Page 41 General General Model Name SyncMaster 920BM LCD Panel Size 19 inch (48 cm) Display area 376.32 ( H ) x 301.056 ( V ) Pixel Pitch 0.294 (H) x 0.294 (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 Hz ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7M...
  • Page 42 Temperature : -4 °F~140 °F (-20 ℃~ 60 ℃) Humidity: 10 % ~ 80 %, non-condensing Power saving mode Blue Blue blinking Less than 1 watts ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® Power off (Power button OFF) EPA/ENERGY 2000 Less than 1 watts ®...

  • Page 43: Preset Timing Modes

    Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically. However, if the signal differs, the screen may go blank while the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjust the screen as follows. Horizontal Display Mode Frequency...

  • Page 44: Contact Samsung Worldwide

    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 45 030-6227 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 46: For Better Display

    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 47 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 48: 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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