Samsung 914V - SyncMaster 19 Inch LCD Monitor User manual

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SyncMaster 914V

Notational
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 an 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.
Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come loose.
zA bad connection may cause fire.
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 protrude from the showcase or shelf.
zDropping the product may cause damage to the product or personal injury.
Do not place the product on an unstable or small surface area.
zPlace the product on an even, stable surface, as the product may fall and
cause harm to someone walking by, specifically children.
Do not place the product on the floor.
zSomeone, specifically children could trip over it.
Keep any flammable objects such as candles, insecticides or cigarettes away
from the product.
zOtherwise, this may cause a fire.
Keep any heating devices away from the power cable.
zA 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.
zAny increase in internal temperature may cause fire.
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.
When installing the product, make sure to keep it away from the wall (more
than 10cm/4inch ) for ventilation purposes.
zPoor ventilation may cause an increase in the internal temperature of the
product, resulting in a shortened component life and degraded performance.
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 may cause an electric shock or fire.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the product.
zOtherwise, this may cause electric shock or fire.
Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and wipe the product using a
soft, dry cloth.
zDo not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners, insecticide,
air freshener, lubricant or detergent.

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.
Others
Do not remove cover (or back).
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.
Keep the product away from places exposed to oil, smoke or moisture; do not
install inside a vehicle.
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. Then contact the Service Center .
zThe monitor may malfunction, causing an electric shock or fire.
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.
Keep the product away from combustible chemical sprays or inflammable
substances.
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.
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 off and unplug the power cord.
Make sure that all cables, including the antenna cable and cables connecting to
other devices, are disconnected before moving the monitor.
zFailure to disconnect cables may damage it and lead to fire or an electric
shock.
Place the product out of children’s reach, as they could damage it by hanging
onto it.
zA falling product could cause physical damage even death.
When not using the product for an extended time period, keep the product
unplugged.
zOtherwise, 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.
zChildren may try to climb on the product to retrieve an object. The product
could fall, causing physical damage or even death.

Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor.
If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
Contact a local deale
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Unpacking
Monitor
Monito
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Bottom Han
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Manual
Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card
(Not available in all locations)
User's Guide,
Monitor Driver,
Natural Color software,
Ma
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icTune™ software
Cable
D-Sub Cable Power Cord

Front
MENU button [ ] Use this button for open the on-screen menu and exits from the menu
screen or closes screen adjustment menu.
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
button.
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
Power button [ ] /
Power indicator
Use this button for turn the monitor on and off./
This light glows green during normal operation, and blinks green once
as the monitor saves your adjustments.
Brightness button [ ] When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness.
Adjust buttons [ ] Use this button for navigate and select menus or adjust the menu items
in the menu screen.
Enter button [ ]/
AUTO button
Activates a highlighted menu item. /
Use this button for auto adjustment.