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- Page 1 SyncMaster 931C Install drivers Install programs...
- Page 2 Notation 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 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 This may cause fire. Do not disconnect the power cord while using the monitor. A surge may be caused by the separation and may damage the monitor. Do not use the power cord when the connector or plug is dusty.
- Page 4 Do not drop the monitor when moving it. 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 protrude from the showcase or shelf.
- Page 5 The plastic packaging (bag) may cause suffocation if children play with it. Cleaning and Use When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric. Do not spray water or detergent directly on the monitor.
- Page 6 This may cause an electric shock or fire. Refer to a qualified servicing company. If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from it - unplug it immediately and dealer or service.
- Page 7 This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to the cable. Do not move the monitor right or left by pulling only the wire or the signal cable. This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to the cable.
- Page 8 Using the product in a location prone to vibrations may shorten the lifetime of the product or may catch fire. When moving the monitor, turn off and unplug the power cord. Make sure that all cables, including the antenna cable and cables connected to other devices, are disconnected before moving the monitor.
- Page 9 Adjust the LCD screen panel so that the reflection of the illumination is minimized for your comfort. Keep your arms parallel to the floor and lightly place your hands on the keyboard. Position the monitor or chair so that your eyes are slightly higher than the display panel.
- Page 10 can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
- Page 11 Use a Screen saver if possible - Screen saver in one color or a moving image is recommended. Set the Monitor to power off with the PC Display Properties Power Scheme. Suggestions for specific applications Ex) Airports, Transit Stations, Stock Markets, Banks, and Controlling Systems We recommend that you follow set up of your display system program as below: Display Information together with Logo or Moving image cycle.
- Page 12 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.
- Page 13 If you turn the power off and on again after switching RTA off, the RTA function is automatically switched On (Factory Setting) Package Contents Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, Contact a local dealer...
- Page 14 Monitor & Simple stand Manual Gebruiksaanwijzing, monitor stuurprogramma, Natural Snelstart Garantiekaart Color-software, installatiehandleiding (Niet overal verkrijgbaar) MagicTune™-software, Print View Cable Power Cord D-sub Cable Sold separately DVI Cable Your Monitor Front...
- Page 15 MENU button [ ] Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. MagicBright™ button MagicBright™ is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching.
- Page 16 Rear 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. DVI IN port Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI port on the back of your monitor.
- Page 17 Connecting Cables 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. - Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub port on the back of your monitor.
- Page 18 B. Mounting interface pad (Sold separately) Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen. Remove three screws and then remove the stand from the LCD monitor.
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Page 19: Monitor Driver
Monitor Driver When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this monitor. Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another. Follow the directions appropriate for the operating system you have. - Page 20 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/ Monitor driver installation is completed. Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows ME ®...
- Page 21 Select "Don't search ,I will..." then click "Next" and then click "Have disk". Click the "Browse" button then choose A:(D:\Driver) and choose your monitor model in the model list and click the "Next" button. If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK"...
- Page 22 Select the "Settings" tab and click "Advanced Properties" button. Choose "Monitor". Case1 : If the "Properties" button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured. Please stop installation Case2 : If the "Properties" button is active, click the "Properties" button then follow next steps continually.
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Page 23: Natural Color
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. Preset Timing Modes... - Page 24 How to install the Natural Color software Insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD-ROM Drive. Then, the initial screen of the program Natural Color will be executed. Click Natural Color on the initial screen to install the Natural Color software.
- Page 25 The OSD mode allows easy adjustment of monitor settings without taking pre-defined steps. You can access the desired menu item to set with ease. Overview Installation | OSD Mode Installation 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the MagicTune™ installation file.
- Page 26 6. Choose a folder to install the MagicTune™ program. 7. Click "Install." 8. The "Installation Status" window appears.
- Page 27 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™...
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Page 28: Osd Mode
When selected, each tab displays a list of menus. For quick adjustment of the monitor settings, the OSD mode allows easy and convenient access to all tabs and sub-menu items. - Page 29 - 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 30 MagicZone mode will show if the monitor supports the function. Color Innovation function provides optimized color for personal favor to view effectively with WCG-CCFL which was applied to Samsung Electronics for the first time. Color Brilliant : If you select "Brilliant", you can view a more clear and vibrant image.
- Page 31 Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the center using the Horizontal Control menu. Auto Setup : Auto adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically.
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Page 32: Color Calibration
How multiple users can use adjusted color values Definition When monitor is used by multiple users, color values which are adjusted via Color calibration for each users can be saved and used. Up to 5 users can use the saved color values. -
Page 33: 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 34 Make sure to turn OFF Highlight before using MagicTune™. Troubleshooting MagicTune™ may not work in case monitor is replaced or driver of graphic card is updated while MagicTune™ is operating. If so, please restart the system. Symptom...
- Page 35 Visit the MagicTune™ website for technical support for MagicTune™, FAQs (questions and answers) and software upgrades. Visit the MagicTune™ website and download the installation software for MagicTune™ MAC. http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magicTune Download the latest program. The program can be downloaded http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magicTune...
- Page 36 Print Viewer is an application that helps to easily estimate what the printing status will be and this estimation of the printing status is called Soft Proofing. Through simple operations using printer profiles in Print Viewer, you can estimate what the images on the monitor screen will look like when they are printed.
- Page 37 Open file Opens an image file you wish to preview. Side by view Displays both the image displayed on the monitor (called the monitor image) and its printer preview image (called the printer image). View monitor image alone Displays the monitor image only.
- Page 38 If the desired profile does not exist in the list, click the Load Profile icon and select the file. You can locate the display profiles (*.icm or *.icc files) on the CD provided with your monitor. Step 3. Selecting a Printer Profile...
- Page 39 Step 4. Selecting a Light Option Colors may look different on the monitor depending on the illumination (location and luminosity) at your work place. Colors may look different on the monitor depending on the illumination (location and luminosity) at your work place. Daylight: Natural light...
- Page 40 Colors may look different depending on the paper type. Select a type of paper to use. Glossy: Photo printing paper Inkjet: Printing paper specialized for inkjet printers Plain: Common printing paper Step 06. Viewing the Result...
- Page 41 Configure the settings for the display profile, printer profile, light, and paper type, and then click Apply to preview the actual printing colors. Removing the Program You can only remove Print Viewer by using the [Add/Remove Programs] applet. To remove Print Viewer, follow these steps: 1.
- Page 42 Control Buttons [MENU / ] Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. ] These buttons allow you to adjust items in the menu. [ ] Press this button to activate a highlighted menu item. [AUTO] When the 'AUTO' button is pressed, the Auto Adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the center.
- Page 43 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 Analog signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically.
- Page 44 Menu After pushing the "MENU" button more than 5 seconds, OSD function is locked (unlocked). OSD Lock & Unlock You can also adjust the brightness and contrast of the monitor with the OSD adjustment locking feature. MagicBright™ Description...
- Page 45 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 Brightness When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. Description Description...
- Page 46 SOURCE Menu SOURCE Selects the Video signal while the OSD is off. (Analog/Digital) OSD Function Brightness Picture Color Color Innovation Image Coarse Language Setup Auto Source Information Picture Description Contrast Color Control Gamma Fine Sharpness H-Position H-Position V-Position Transparency Image Reset Color Reset V-Position Display Time...
- Page 47 Menu You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. Direct Access Feature : When OSD is not on the screen, Brightness push the button to adjust brightness. >> Click here to see an animation clip →...
- Page 48 Menu Color Innovation function provides optimized color for personal favor to view effectively with WCG-CCFL which was applied to Samsung Electronics for the first time. Brilliant If you select "Brilliant", you can view a more clear and vibrant image Color Innovation Mild If you select "Mild", you can view a more natural...
- Page 49 (clock speed). → → MENU Changes the clearance of image. Sharpness → → MENU Changes the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display. H-Position → → MENU Changes the vertical position of the monitor's entire display. V-Position →...
- Page 50 - 5 sec, 10 sec, 20 sec, 200 sec → → MENU Setup Menu Select Auto Source for the monitor to automatically select the signal source. Auto Source → → → MENU Image parameters are replaced with the factory default values.
- Page 51 Information Menu Description Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. Information → MENU...
- Page 52 (Connected using the DVI cable) If you still see an error message on the screen when the monitor is connected properly, check to see if the monitor status is set to analog. Press SOURCE button to have the monitor double-check the input signal source.
- Page 53 There is a Have you installed Press a key on the keyboard to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen. If there is still no image, press the 'SOURCE' button. Then press any key on the keyboard again to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen.
- Page 54 Visit the MagicTune™ website and download the installation software for MagicTune™ MAC. Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor. Check if the power cord and the video cables are properly connected to the computer.
- Page 55 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.
- Page 56 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.
- Page 57 Specifications General Model Name SyncMaster 931C 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 kHz...
- Page 58 This monitor has a built-in power management system called PowerSaver. This system saves energy by switching your monitor into a low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. The monitor automatically returns to normal operation when you press a key on the keyboard.
- Page 59 VESA 1280 x 960 60.000 Power saving mode Blue Blue, Blinking Less than 1 W (Off-mode) ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Vertical Pixel Clock Frequency (MHz) (Hz) 66.667 30.240 74.551...
- Page 60 VESA, 1280 x 63.981 1024 VESA, 1280 x 79.976 1024 Horizontal Frequency The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is called Horizontal Cycle and the inverse number of the Horizontal Cycle is called Horizontal Frequency. Unit : kHz Vertical Frequency Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the same image many times per second to display an image to the user.
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- Page 63 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...
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