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Samsung 955DF - SyncMaster 955 DF User Manual
Samsung 955DF - SyncMaster 955 DF User Manual

Samsung 955DF - SyncMaster 955 DF User Manual

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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 955DF...
  • Page 2 Main Page On-Screen Display General Highlight Zone Safety Instructions Troubleshooting Notational Check List Power Q & A Installation Self-Test Feature Check Cleaning Other Introduction Specifications Unpacking General Specifications Front Preset Timing Modes Rear PowerSaver Bottom Setup Information Connecting Your Monitor Service Installing the Monitor Driver Terms...
  • Page 3 Notational Power Installation Clean Other Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment. Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet Do not touch Grounding to prevent an electric shock...
  • Page 4 When not used for extended periods of time, set your PC to DPMS. If using a screen saver, set it to the active screen mode. If the size of your monitor is small, or if the same image is present for long periods of time, you may see afterimages due to damage to the Notational fluorescent substance on the inside of the CDT.
  • Page 5 Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet. Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire. Notational Power Installation Clean Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of Other dust. An electric shock or fire could result inside the monitor. Do not drop the monitor when moving it.
  • Page 6 You can prevent the coated CDT from being damaged or the monitor cabinet from being dissolved, cracked or discolored. You can buy a recommended detergent at any Samsung Service Center. If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean it properly with a dry cloth.
  • Page 7 Do not remove cover(or back). No user serviceable parts inside. This may cause an electric shock or a fire. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Notational Power Installation Clean Other If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from it - unplug it immediately and contact an authorized dealer or...
  • Page 8 Keep the monitor away from any magnetic substances. This may cause discoloring or distortion of the image.
  • Page 9 Monitor and Stand Power Cord Unpacking Stand Front Rear Bottom Quick Setup Guide (Some models include a stand attached. ) Please make sure the following items are Warranty Card included with your monitor. If any items are missing, (Not available in all locations) contact your dealer.
  • Page 10 Unpacking Front Rear Bottom 1. Highlight button The Highlight Zone ensures clear images on TVs, video conferencing systems or photos by emphasizing a certain area on the screen. Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD. 2. Exit button 3.
  • Page 11 Unpacking Front Rear Bottom (The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.) Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of 1. Power port the monitor. Connect the signal cable to the video port on your computer, video board, 2.
  • Page 12 Unpacking Front Rear Bottom Connect the signal cable to the video port on your computer, video board, 1. Signal Cable video card, or graphics card. Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of 2.
  • Page 13 Connecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver Base Installation 1. 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. 2. Connect the signal cable to the video port on your computer, video board, video card, or graphics card.
  • Page 14 Follow the directions as appropriate for the operating system you Monitor Driver have. Base Installation Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. Internet web site : http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ (WorldWide) http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/ (USA) http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor/ (Korea) http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/...
  • Page 15 5. If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo,and this installation don't damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor Homepage http://www.samsung-monitor.com/. 6. Monitor driver installation is completed.
  • Page 16 Follow the directions as 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-monitor.com/ (WorldWide) http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/ (USA) http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor/ (Korea) http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/...
  • Page 17 8. If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo,and this installation don't damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor Homepage http://www.samsung-monitor.com/. 9. Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually.
  • Page 18 10. Monitor driver installation is completed. ® ® Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps. 1. Choose "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window. 2. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window. 3.
  • Page 19 option for your monitor.) ® ® Microsoft Windows NT Operating System 1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, and then double-click Display icon. 2. In Display Registration Information window, click Settings Tab and then click All Display Modes. 3. Select a mode that you wish to use (Resolution, Number of colors and Vertical frequency) and then click OK.
  • Page 20 Tilt/Swivel Base Attaching and Removing the Base Connecting Your Monitor With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable Installing the Monitor Driver viewing angle. Base Installation Note: The base is detachable. Attaching the Base 1.
  • Page 21 position. * Do not bend the snap. Removing the Base 5. Squeeze and pull up on the release latch on the base. 6. Push the base toward the back of the monitor and lift up to remove the base. Note: The base will align with the monitor slots in only one position.
  • Page 22: On-Screen Display

    On-Screen Display 1. Highlight button: The Highlight Zone ensures clear images on TVs, video conferencing systems or photos by emphasizing a certain area on the screen. 2. Exit button: Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD. 3.
  • Page 23: How To Adjust

    On-Screen Display Menu How to adjust Brightness/Contrast Adjust Brightness and Contrast. Push the ( ◑ ) or ) button. The brightness/contrast display ◀▶ ▲ ▼ will appear. Push the button to increase the brightness or the button to decrease ▲ ▼...
  • Page 24 On-Screen Display Menu How to adjust Position Follow these instructions to change the Position of the monitor's entire display. Push the Menu( ) button. Push the Menu( ) button to open the Position adjustment screen. Use the buttons to change the vertical position of the monitor's ▲...
  • Page 25 On-Screen Display Menu How to adjust Zoom Follow these instructions to get a close-up or a longshot view of the monitor's viewing area. Push the Menu ( ) button. Push the button or button until the Position/Size screen is displayed. ◀...
  • Page 26 On-Screen Display Menu How to adjust Pincushion/Trapezoid Adjust the pincushion setting when the sides of the display are bowed in or bowed out; adjust the trapezoid setting when the top or bottom of the display is too large or small. Push the Menu ( ) button.
  • Page 27 On-Screen Display Menu How to adjust Linearity Adjust the linearity setting when the display image is compressed at the left,right or top,bottom. Push the Menu ( ) button. Push the button or button until the Geometry screen is displayed. ◀ ▶...
  • Page 28: Clear Moire

    On-Screen Display Menu How to adjust 9300K/6500K Color temperature is a measure of the "Warmth"of the image colors. The available range is between 6500 to 9300K. Push the Menu ( ) button. Push the button or button until the Color screen is displayed. ◀...
  • Page 29 On-Screen Display Menu How to adjust Degauss The Degauss feature will remove color impurities caused by magnetic fields. Do not use the Degauss feature more than once within a 30-minute period. Note: The monitor may buzz momentarily, the image colors may change and the image will jiggle for a few seconds. These effects are normal.
  • Page 30: Video Input Level

    On-Screen Display Menu How to adjust Video Input Level Some video cards use video signals higher than 1.0V which causes the display to be very bright. For those video cards, use this feature to select the 1.0 V Level. Push the Menu ( ) button.
  • Page 31 On-Screen Display Menu How to adjust Language Follow these steps to change the language used in the menu. You can choose one of ten languages. (English,German,French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Russian, Polish ,or Magyar. Polish and Magyar may not be available for some products. ) Note:The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD.
  • Page 32 On-Screen Display Menu How to adjust Highlight This function is to execute or cancel the Highlight Zone. Push the Highlight ( ) button. Push the Menu ( ) button. Push the button or button to cancel, execute or enlarge the entire ◀...
  • Page 33 On-Screen Display Menu How to adjust Size This function is to adjust the size of the Highlight Zone. Push the Highlight ( ) button. Push the button or button to select the Screen Size Adjustment and ◀ ▶ then push the Menu ( ) button.
  • Page 34 On-Screen Display Menu How to adjust Color This function is to adjust the color of the Highlight Zone. Push the Highlight ( ) button. Push the button or button to select the Color Adjustment and then ◀ ▶ push the Menu ( ) button.
  • Page 35 On-Screen Display Menu How to adjust Sharpness This function is to adjust the sharpness of the Highlight Zone. Push the Highlight ( ) button. Push the button or button to select the Sharpness Adjustment and ◀ ▶ then push the Menu ( ) button Push the button or...
  • Page 36 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 the phone number on the warranty card, the phone number on the Information section or contact your dealer.
  • Page 37 Is the screen displaying only Check the signal cable connection. The screen shows one color as if looking at the strange colors or screen through a cellophane Make sure the video card is fully just black and paper? inserted in it's slot. white.
  • Page 38 Tips for Highlight Zone 1. To protect CDT against the screen brightness, the Highlight Zone function persists for three hours and then automatically stops. So please reset it to continue. 2. Once the Highlight Zone has been switched off, you can't select any of the other menus within the Hightlight Zone.
  • Page 39 Question Answer How can I change the frequency? Frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card. Check List Q & A Note that video card support can vary, depending on the Self-Test Feature version of the driver used. Check (Refer to the computer or the video card manual for details.) How can I adjust the resolution?
  • Page 40 Self-Test Feature Check Warning Messages Environment Useful Tips Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. Check List Q & A Self-Test Feature Check 1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor. 2.
  • Page 41 1 If there are any woofer speakers near the monitor unplug and relocate the woofer to another 1. If there are any 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 42 General Model Name SyncMaster 955DF Picture Tube General Type 19"(48cm) DynaFlat (45.8cm viewable) PowerSaver Preset Timing Deflection angle 90 ° Modes Dot Pitch 0.20mm (Horizontal) Screen type Aluminized tri-color phosphor dot trio with black matrix. Anti-doming invar shadow mask. Multi-layer coated with anti-static Maximum Resolution 1600 Dots, 1200 Lines Active Display...
  • Page 43 This monitor is EPA E compliant and ENERGY2000 compliant NERGY when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPMS functionality. TAR ® As an E Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this product NERGY TAR ® meets the E guidelines for energy efficiency. NERGY...
  • Page 44 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 45 U.S.A. : Samsung Computer Products Customer Service 400 Valley Road, Suite 201, Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Tel. : (973)601-6000, 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) Service Fax. : (973)601-6001 http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/ Terms BRAZIL : Regulatory Samsung Eletronica da Amazonia Ltda. Natural Color R. Prof. Manoelito de Ornellas, 303, Terro B Authority Chacara Sto.
  • Page 46 175 SOI SUEKSA VIDHAYA SATHON SOI 12 SILOM ROAD ,SILOM,BANGRAK BANGKOK 10500 TEL : 0-2635-2567 FAX : 0-2635-2556 SOUTH AFRICA : Samsung Electronics,5 Libertas Road, Somerset Office Park, Bryanston Ext 16. Po Box 70006, Bryanston,2021, South Africa Tel : 0027-11-549-1621 Fax : 0027-11-549-1629 http://www.samsung.co.za/ UKRAINE : SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE IN UKRAINE 4 Glybochitska str.
  • Page 47 Tel. 01 57 47 51 00 Fax. 01 57 47 52 02 RFC: SEM950215S98 http://www.samsung.com.mx/ IMPORTADO POR: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. SATURNO 44 COL. NVA. INDUSTRIAL VALLEJO DEL. GUSTAVO A. MADERO C.P. 07700 MEXICO D.F. TEL. 5747-5100 RFC: SEM950215S98 EXPORTADO POR: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO.,LTD.
  • Page 48 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 Service Vertical Frequency Terms The screen must be redrawn several times per second in order to create and display an image...
  • Page 49 Federal Communications Commission. It is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock Number 004-000-00345-4. The party responsible for product compliance: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD America QA Lab of Samsung 3351 Michelson Drive, Suite #290, Irvine, CA92612 USA Tel) 949-975-7310...
  • Page 50 équipements produisant des interférences au Canada. MPR II Compliance(Except SyncMaster 551v) This monitor complies with SWEDAC(MPR II) recommendations for reduced electric and magnetic fields. European Notice (Europe only) Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), (92/31/EEC), (93/68/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
  • Page 51 both in the products and during their manufacture. Since it has not been possible so far for the majority of electronic equipment to be recycled in a satisfactory way, most of these potentially damaging substances sooner or later enter Nature. There are also other characteristics of a monitor, such as energy consumption levels, that are important from both the working and natural environment viewpoints.
  • Page 52 TCO'95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than 25 ppm (parts per million) of mercury. It also demands that no mercury is present in any of the electrical or electronics components concerned with the display unit. CFCs (freons) CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards and in the manufacturing of expanded foam for packaging.
  • Page 53 Current information regarding TCO'99 approved and labelled products may also be obtained via the Internet, using the address: http://www.tco-info.com/ Environmental requirements Flame retardants Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. Their purpose is to prevent, or at least to delay the spread of fire. Up to 30% of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances.
  • Page 54 Good visual ergonomics and image quality in order to improve the working environment for the user and to reduce sight and strain problems. Important parameters are luminance, contrast, resolution, reflectance, colour rendition and image stability. Energy Energy-saving mode after a certain time-beneficial both for the user and the environment Electrical safety Emissions Electromagnetic fields...
  • Page 55 For more information, refer to Help (F1) in the software program. 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 installation will be executed. Click Natural Color on the initial screen to install the Natural Color software.
  • Page 56 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Electronics Service Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden. Terms Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or Regulatory consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. Natural Color Authority Samsung is the registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.;...

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