Samsung 913N - SyncMaster - 19" LCD Monitor User manual

SyncMaster 913N/915N/912T

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
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.
zThis may cause an electric shock or fire.

Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands.
zThis may cause an electric shock or fire.
Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.
zAn improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage.
Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects upon
them, which could cause damage.
zThis may cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to an outlet.
zThis may cause fire.
Installation
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.
Failure to do so may cause a serious damage to your monitor.
Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust.
zFailure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire inside the monitor.
Do not drop the monitor when moving it.
zThis 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 project beyond the showcase or shelf.
zDropping the product may cause damage to the product or personal
injury.
Set down the monitor carefully.
zThe monitor could be damaged or broken.
Do not place the monitor face down.
zThe TFT-LCD surface may be damaged.
Installing a wall bracket must be done by a qualified professional.
zInstallation by unqualified personnel may result in injury.
zAlways use the mounting device specified in the owner's manual.
Install the product keeping a distance of 10 cm from the wall for
ventilation purposes.
zAn overheated product may catch fire.
Clean
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.
zThis may cause damage, electric shock or fire.
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.
zA dirty connector can cause an electric shock or fire.
Contact the Service Center or Customer Center for interior cleaning
once a year.
zKeep the product's interior clean. Dust which has accumulated in the
interior over an extended period of time may cause malfunction or fire.
Other
Do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.
zThis may cause an electric shock or fire.
zRefer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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 service.
zThis may cause an electric shock or fire.
Be careful not to let water drip into the monitor or expose the monitor to
moisture.
zThis may cause malfunction, an electric shock or fire.
zEspecially 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.
zThe monitor may malfunction, causing an electric shock or fire.
zThen contact the Service Center .
Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightening or if it is
not used for a long period of time.
zFailure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal
cable.

zThis 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.
zThis may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to
the cable.
Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet.
zBad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire.
Do not place water containers, chemical products or small metal objects
on the monitor.
zThis may cause malfunction, an electric shock or fire.
zIf a foreign substance enters the monitor, unplug the power cord and
contact the Service Center .
Do not use or store inflammable substances near the monitor.
zThis may cause an explosion or fire.
Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.
zThis may cause an electric shock, fire or injury.
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.
zIt 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 service center.
If you view a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual image
or blurriness may appear.
zChange the mode to energy save or set a screensaver to moving picture
when you need to be away from the monitor for an extended period of
time.
Adjust the resolution and frequency to the levels appropriate for the
model.
zInappropriate resolution may cause undesirable picture quality.

15 inch - 1024 X 768
17,19 inch - 1280 X 1024
Watching the monitor continuously at a too close angle may result in
eyesight damage.
To ease eye strain, take at least a five-minute break after every hour of
using the monitor.
Do not install the product on an unstable, uneven surface or a location
prone to vibrations.
zDropping the product may cause damage to the product or personal
injury. 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 the power switch 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.
zFailure to disconnect the cable may damage it and lead to fire or an
electric shock.

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Quick Setup Guide
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Cable
D-Sub Cable Power Cord
Front
1. Menu button [ ]
Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to
the previous menu.
2. MagicBright button
[]
MagicBright is a new feature providing optimum viewing
environment depending on the contents of the image you are
watching. Currently four different modes are available: Custom,
Text, Internet, and Entertain. Each mode has its own pre-
configured brightness value. You can easily select one of four
settings by simply pressing MagicBright control buttons.
1) Custom
Although the values are carefully chosen by our engineers, the
pre-configured values may not be comfortable to your eyes
depending on your taste.
If this is the case, adjust the Brightness and Contrast by using
the OSD menu.
2) Text : Normal Brightness
For documentations or works involving heavy text.
3) Internet : Medium Brightness
For working with a mixture of images such as text and

graphics.
4) Entertain : High Brightness
For watching motion pictures such as a DVD or VCD.
>>Click here to see an animation clip
3. Brightness button [ ] When OSD is not on the screen, Push the button to adjust
brightness.
2,3. Adjust buttons [ ] Adjust items in the menu.
4. Enter button [ ] Activates a highlighted menu item.
5. Auto button Use this button for auto adjustment.
6. Power button Use this button for turn the monitor on and off.
7. Power indicator
This light glows green during normal operation, and blinks green
once as the monitor saves your adjustments.
See 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
(The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.)
1. Power port Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back
of the monitor.
2. D-sub 15-pin port Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub connector on the back
of your monitor.
See Connecting the Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.