Samsung 920BM - SyncMaster - 19" LCD Monitor User manual

Install drivers
SyncMaster 920BM

Notational
Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to
the equipment.
Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times
Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet
Do not touch Ground to prevent an electric shock
Power
When not used for an extended period of time, set yourcomputer to DPM.
If using a screen saver, set it to active screen mode.
The images here are for reference only, and are not applicable in all cases (or countries).

Do not use a damaged or loose plug.
zThis may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands.
zThis may cause electric shock or fire.
Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.
zAn improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage.
(Class l Equipment only.)
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 electric shock or fire.
Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to one outlet.
zThis may cause fire.
Do not disconnect the power cord while using the monitor.
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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.
zIf the connector or plug of the power cord is dusty, clean it with a dry
cloth.
zUsing the power cord with a dusty plug or connector may cause electric
shock or fire.
To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out
from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily
operable.
zThis may cause electric shock or fire.

Installation
Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center, when installing your monitor in
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.
zFailure to do so may cause electric shock or fire inside the monitor.
Do not drop the monitor when moving it.
zThis may cause damage to the product or the person carrying it.
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 the person
carrying it.
Do not place the product on an unstable or small surface area.
zPlace the product on an even and stable surface, as the product may fall
and cause harm to someone walking by, specifically children.
Do not place the product on the floor.
zTake care, as someone, specifically children may trip over it.
TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE, KEEP CANDLES OR OTHER OPEN
FLAMES AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES.
zOtherwise, this may cause 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 the internal temperature may cause fire.
Put down the monitor carefully.
zFailing to do so may damage the monitor.
Do not place the monitor face down.
zThis may damage the TFT-LCD surface.The installation of the bracket
must be done by a qualified professional.
Installing a wall bracket must be done by a qualified professional.
zInstalling the bracket 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 10 cm/4 inches) 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.
Keep the plastic packaging (bag) out of children's reach.
zThe plastic packaging (bag) may cause suffocation if children play with
it.
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 onto 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 using a dry cloth.
zA dirty connector may cause 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 SAMSUNG customer care 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 a malfunction or fire.
Others
Do not remove the cover (or back).
zThis may cause electric shock or fire.
zRefer to a qualified servicing company.
If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there is any

unusual sound or smell coming from the monitor - unplug it immediately
and contact an authorized dealer or the Service Center.
zThis may cause 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 a malfunction, electric shock or fire.
zIn particular, avoid operating the monitor near water or outdoors where
the monitor 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 electric shock or fire.
Disconnect the plug from the outlet during storms or lightning or if it is
not used for a long period of time.
zFailure to do so may cause 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 a malfunction, 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 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.
zThis may cause electric shock or fire. If an alien substances or water
enters the product, turn the product off, unplug the power connector
from the wall outlet and contact the Service Center.
When viewing a fixed screen for an extended period of time, residual
image or blurriness may appear.
zChange the mode to energy saving mode or set a screensaver to a
changing picture when away from the monitor for an extended period of
time.
Adjust the resolution and frequency to the level appropriate for the
model.
zAn inappropriate resolution may cause undesirable picture quality.
19 inch (48 cm) - 1280 X 1024
Keep the volume at a comfortable level when using the headphones.
zExcessively loud volume level may damage hearing.
Viewing the monitor continuously at a too close angle may result in
damage to your eyesight.
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 the person
carrying it. Using the product in a location prone to vibrations may
shorten the lifetime of the product or may cause the product to 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.
zFailure 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.
zA 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.
zOtherwise, this may cause heat emission from the accumulated dirt or
degraded insulation, causing electric shock or fire.
Do not place your children's favorite toys or any other objects of interest
on the product.
zChildren may try to climb on the product to retrieve an object. The
product could fall, causing injury or even fatality.
When lifting up or moving the monitor, do not lift the monitor upside
down while holding only the stand.
zThis may cause your monitor to fall, and become damaged or cause
personal injury.
Good Postures When Using the Monitor
Try to maintain a good posture when using the monitor.
zKeep your back straight.
zKeep a distance of about 45 ~ 50 cm between your eyes and
the monitor screen. Look at the screen from slightly above it,
and have the monitor directly in front of you.
zTilt the monitor upwards by 10 ~20 degrees. Adjust the monitor
height so that the top of the monitor is slightly below eye level.
zAdjust the monitor angle so that there is no reflected light on
the screen.Try to maintain your arms perpendicular to your
armpits.
zKeep your arms level with the back of your hands.
zKeep the angle of the elbow perpendicular.
zKeep the angle of the knees at more than 90 degree. Do not let
your feet fall up from the floor. Adjust the arm position so that it
is below the heart.

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.
Warrant
y
Warranty does not cover any damage caused by image retention.
Burn-in is not covered by the warranty.
What is Ima
g
e retention ?
During normal operation of a LCD panel, pixel image retention doesn't occur. However,
if the same image is displayed for a long time, a slight difference in electric charge
accumulates between the two electrodes which encase the liquid crystal. This may
cause the liquid crystal to build up in a certain areas of the display. Thus, the previous
image is retained when switching to a new video image. All display products, including
LCD,are subject to image retention. This is not a product defect.
Please follow the suggestions below to protect your LCD from image retention
Power Off, Screen Saver, or Power Save Mode
Ex)
zTurn the power off when using a stationary pattern.
zUse a Screen saver if possible
zSet the Monitor to power off with the PC Display Properties Power Scheme.
- Turn the power off for 4 hours after 20 hours in use
- Turn the power off for 2 hours after 12 hours in use
- Screen saver in one color or a moving image is recommended.
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Ex) Airports, Transit Stations, Stock Markets, Banks, and Controlling Systems
We recommend that you follow set up of your display system program as below:
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Information to
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Ex) Cycle : Display Information for 1 hour followed by a
Display Logo or moving image for 1 minute.
Chan
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Use 2 different colors
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.
Ex) Rotate the Color Information with 2 colors every 30 minutes.
Avoid using a combination of characters and background color with large
difference in luminance.
Avoid using Grey colors, which can cause Image retention easily.
zAvoid: Colors with big difference in luminance (Black & White, Grey)
Ex)
zRecommended settings: Bright colors with little difference in luminance
- Change the characters color and background color every 30 minutes
Ex)
- Every 30 minutes, change the characters with movement.

Ex)
The best way to protect your monitor from Image retention is to set your PC or
S
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Image retention may not occur when a LCD panel is operated under normal conditions.
Normal conditions are defined as continuously changing video patterns. When the LCD
panel is operated for a long time with a fixed pattern (-over 12 hours-), there may be
slight difference in voltage between electrodes that work the liquid crystal (LC) in a
pixel. The voltage difference between electrodes increases with time, forcing the liquid
crystal to lean. When this occurs, the previous image may be seen when the pattern is
changed.
To prevent this, the accumulated voltage difference must be decreased.
Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406-2 Pixel fault Class II

Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor.
If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
Contact a local deale
r
to bu
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o
p
tional items.
Unpacking
Without stand
Monito
r
With stand
Monitor & Sim
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le Stand
Manual

Quick Setup Guide
Warranty Card/ Registration
Card
(Not available in all locations)
User's Guide,
Monitor Driver
Cable
RGB Cable Power Cord
A
udio Cable
DVI Cable
(
o
p
tion
)
Front
MENU button
[MENU/ ]
Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to
the previous menu.
MagicBright™
[]
MagicBright™ is a new feature providing optimum viewing
environment depending on the contents of the image you are

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
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
For documentations or works involving heavy text.
3) Internet
For working with a mixture of images such as text and
graphics.
4) Game
For watching motion pictures such as a game.
5) Sport
For watching motion pictures such as a sport.
6) Movie
For watching motion pictures such as a DVD or Video CD.
>>Click here to see an animation clip
Volume button [ ] When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust volume.
>>Click here to see an animation clip
Adjust buttons [ ] Adjust items in the menu.
Enter button [
] /SOURCE button
Activates a highlighted menu item.
Push the ' ', then selects the video signal while the OSD is off.
(When the SOURCE button is pressed to change the input mode, a
message appears in the upper left of the screen displaying the
current mode -- analog or digital input signal.)
Note : If you select the digital mode, you must connect your monitor
to the graphic card's DVI IN (HDCP) port using the DVI cable.
AUTO button
[ AUTO ]
Use this button for auto adjustment.
>>Click here to see an animation clip
Power button [ ] Use this button for turning the monitor on and off.
Power indicator This light glows blue during normal operation, and blinks blue once
as the monitor saves your adjustments.
Speaker You can hear sound by connecting the soundcard of your PC to the
monitor.
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.)
Headphone connection terminal
See Connecting the Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.
(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.
RGB IN port Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub port on the back of your
monitor.
DVI IN (HDCP) port
Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI IN (HDCP) port on the back of your
monitor.
AUDIO IN
Connect the audio cable for your monitor to the audio port on the back
of your computer.
Kensington Lock
The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system
when using it in a public place. (The locking device has to be
purchased separately. )
For usin
g
a lockin
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device, contact where
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ou
p
urchase it.

Connecting the Monitor
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. 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.
[DVI IN (HDCP)]
2-3. Connected to a Macintosh.
Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D-sub connection cable.
If the monitor and the computer are connected, you can turn them on and use them.
[ RGB IN ]
2-2. Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card.
Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI IN (HDCP) Port on the back of your Monitor.

Using the Stand
Monitor Assembl
y
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. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the
screen.
3. Remove screws and then remove the stand from the LCD monitor.
4.
A
lign the mounting interface pad with the holes in the rear cover mounting Pad and secure
it with four screws that came with the arm-type base, wall mount hanger or other base.
zDo not use screws longer than the standard dimension, as they may damage the inside of
the Monitor.
zFor wall mounts that do not comply with VESA standard screw specifications, the length of
the screws may differ depending on their specifications.
zDo not use screws that do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications.

Do not fasten the screws too tightly, as this may damage the product or cause the product
to fall, leading to personal injury.
Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents.
zSamsung 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.
zTo mount the monitor on a wall, you should purchase the wall mounting kit that allows you
to mount the monitor at least 10cm away from the wall surface.
zContact the nearest Samsung Service Center for more information. Samsung Electronics
will not be responsible for damages caused by using a base other than those specified.
zPlease use Wall Mount accordin
g
to the International standards.
Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic)
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.
Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown
below.
zInternet web site : http://www.samsung.com/ (Worldwide)
http://www.samsung.com/monitor (U.S.A)
http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor (Korea)
http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ (China)
1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Click "Windows"
3. Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button.
4. If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button.
Then click "OK" button. (Microsoft®Windows®XP/2000 Operating System)
This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo,and this installation

5. Monitor driver installation is completed.
doesn'tdamage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung
Monitor homepage
http://www.samsung.com/.
Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual)
Windows Vista | Windows XP | Windows 2000 | Windows ME | Windows NT | Linux
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.
Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown
below.
zInternet web site : http://www.samsung.com/ (Worldwide)
http://www.samsung.com/monitor (U.S.A)
http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor (Korea)
http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ (China)
Microsoft®Windows Vista™ Operating System
1. Insert your Manual CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Click (Start) and "Control Panel". Then, double-click on "Appearance and
Personalization".
3. Click "Personalization" and then "Display Settings".
4.
Click "Advanced Settings…".

5. Click "Properties" in the "Monitor" tab. If the "Properties" button is deactivated, it
means the configuration for your monitor is completed. The monitor can be used as is.
If the message “Windows needs…” is displayed, as shown in the figure below,
click "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.
7. Check the "Browse my computer for driver software" checkbox and click "Let me
pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".