Samsung SyncMaster 931BW User manual

SyncMaster 931BW
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Notation
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 extended period of time, set your computer to DPMS.
If using a screen saver, set it to active screen mode.
Do not use a damaged or loose plug.
This may cause electric shock or fire.
SyncMaster 931BW

Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands.
This may cause electric shock or fire.
Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.
An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage.
Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come loose.
A bad connection may cause fire.
Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects upon them, which
could cause damage.
This may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to one outlet.
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.
If the connector or plug of the power cord is dusty, clean it with a dry cloth.
Using the power cord with a dusty plug or connector may cause electric shock or
fire.

Installation
Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center when installing your set in a location
with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, and exposed to chemical
substances, and where it will be operated for 24 hours continuously 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.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire inside the monitor.
Do not drop the monitor when moving it.
This 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.
Dropping 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.
Place 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.
Take care, as someone, specifically children may trip over it.
Keep any flammable objects such as candles, insecticides or cigarettes away from
the product.
Otherwise, this may cause fire.
Keep any heating devices away from the power cable.
A melted coating may cause electric shock or fire.

Do not install the product in places with poor ventilation, for instance, a bookshelf,
closet, etc.
Any increase in the internal temperature may cause fire.
Put down the monitor carefully.
Failing to do so may damage the monitor.
Do not place the monitor face down.
This may damage the TFT-LCD surface.
The installation of the bracket must be done by a qualified professional.
Installing the bracket by unqualified personnel may result in injury.
Always 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.
Poor 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.
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 onto the monitor.
This 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.
A dirty connector may cause electric shock or fire.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the product.
Otherwise, this may cause electric shock or fire.
Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and wipe the product using a soft, dry
cloth.
Do 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.
Keep 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).
This may cause electric shock or fire.
Refer 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.

This may cause electric shock or fire.
Keep the product away from places exposed to oil, smoke or moisture; do not install
inside a vehicle.
This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire.
In 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.
The 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.
Failure 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.
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.
Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet.
Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire.
Do not place water containers, chemical products or small metal objects on the
monitor.
This may cause malfunction, an electric shock or fire.
If 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.

This may cause an explosion or fire.
Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.
This 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.
This 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.
Change 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.
An inappropriate resolution may cause undesirable picture quality.
19 inch Wide (48 cm) - 1440 X 900
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.
Dropping 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.

Failure to disconnect a cable 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.
A 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.
Otherwise, 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.
Children 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.
This 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.
Correct Disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with
separate collection systems)

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not
be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To
prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled
waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this
product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they
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.

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Features
RTA Monitor
RTA (Response Time Accelerator)
A function that accelerates the response speed of the panel so as to provide a sharper and more
natural video display.
RTA On Activates the RTA function so that the panel operates at a higher response speed than
its original speed.
RTA OFF Deactivates the RTA function so that the panel operates at its original response speed.
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 your dealer.
Contact a local dealer to buy optional items.
Unpacking
Without Stand
Monitor
With Stand
SyncMaster 931BW

Monitor & Simple stand
Manual
Quick Setup Guide
Warranty Card
(Not available in all
locations)
User's Guide, Monitor Driver,
Natural Color Software,
MagicTune™ Software
Cable
Power Cord D-sub Cable
Sold separately
DVI Cable
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Front

MENU button [ ] Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu.
MagicBright™ button
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MagicBright™ is a new feature providing optimum viewing
environment depending on the contents of the image you are
watching. Currently seven different modes are available: Custom,
Text, Internet, Game, Sport and Movie, Dynamic Contrast. Each
mode has its own pre-configured brightness value. You can easily
select one of seven 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 texts 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.
7) Dynamic Contrast
Dynamic Contrast is to automatically detect distribution of inputted
visual signal and adjust to create optimum contrast.
>> Click here to see an animation clip
Brightness button [ ] When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness.

>> 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 'SOURCE', 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.)
If you select the digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the
graphic card's DVI port using the DVI cable.
AUTO button 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 blinking blue 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.
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.
RGB IN port Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub port on the back of your
monitor.
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 using a locking device, contact where you purchase it.
See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections.

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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.
Use a connection appropriate for your computer.
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.
[RGB IN]
Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card.
- Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI Port on the back of your Monitor.
[DVI IN]
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.
Using the Stand
Monitor Assembly
SyncMaster 931BW

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)
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.
Align 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.

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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.
Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown below.
Internet 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)
Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic)
Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive.
Click "Windows".
Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button.
If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click the
"OK" button (Microsoft®Windows®XP/2000 Operating System).
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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 | Windows NT | Linux
Microsoft®Windows®XP Operating System
Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive.
Click "Start" →"Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" icon.
Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced."
Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab.
Click "Update Driver." and select "Install from a list or." then click "Next" button.

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
the "OK" button.
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/
Click the "Close" button then click the "OK" button continually.

Monitor driver installation is completed.
Microsoft®Windows®2000 Operating System
When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps.
How to install
Choose the "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window.
Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window.
Choose A:(D:\Driver) then click the "Open" button and then click the "OK" button.
Click "Start," "Setting," and then "Control Panel."
Double click the "Display" icon.
Select the "Settings" tab and click the "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.
Click "Driver" and then click "Update Driver." then click the "Next" button.
Choose "Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver"
then click "Next" and then click "Have disk".
Click the "Browse" button then choose A:(D:\Driver).
Click the "Open" button, then click the "OK" button.
Choose your monitor model and click the "Next" button then click "Next" button.
Click the "Finish" button then the "Close" button.
If you can see the "Digital Signature Not Found" window then click the "Yes" button. And click the
"Finish" button then the "Close" button.
Microsoft®Windows®Millennium Operating System
Click "Start," "Setting," and then "Control Panel."
Double click the "Display" icon.
Select the "Settings" tab and click the "Advanced Properties" button.
Select the "Monitor" tab.
Click the "Change" button in the "Monitor Type" area.
Choose "Specify the location of the driver."
Choose "Display a list of all the driver in a specific location." then click the "Next" button.
Click the "Have Disk" button.
Specify A:\(D:\driver) then click the "OK" button.