Samsung SyncMaster 940NW User manual

Install driver Install programs
SyncMaster 740NW / 940 NW

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 your computer to DPMS.
If using a screen saver, set it to active screen mode.
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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.
zA 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.A melted coating may cause electric shock or
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 an
y
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 ma
y
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.
17 inch (43 cm) - 1280 X 720
19 inch ( 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.
zDropping the product may cause damage to the product or the person carrying
it. Usin
g
the product in a location prone to vibrations ma
y
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.

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
y
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p
tional items.
Unpacking
Without stand
Monito
r
With stand
Monitor & Sim
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le Stand Bottom
Manual
SyncMaster 740NW

Quick Setup Guide
Warranty Card/
Registration Card
(Not available in all
locations)
User's Guide,
Monitor Driver,
Natural Color software,
Ma
g
icTune™ software
Cable
D-sub Cable Power Cord
Front
MENU button [ ]
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
Brightness button
[] When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust
brightness.
Adjust buttons [ ] Adjust items in the menu.
Enter button [ ] Activates a highlighted menu item.
AUTO button Use this button for auto adjustment.
Power button [ ]/
Power indicator Use this button for turning the monitor on and off./
This light glows blue during normal operation, and blinks 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
Simple stand
(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.
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
g
device, contact where
y
ou
p
urchase it.

See Connecting the Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.

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
y
o
p
tional items.
Unpacking
Without stand
Monito
r
With stand
Monitor & Sim
p
le Stand Bottom
SyncMaster 940NW

Monitor & HAS Stand
Manual
Quick Setup Guide
Warranty Card/
Registration Card
(Not available in all
locations)
User's Guide,
Monitor Driver,
Natural Color software,
Ma
g
icTune™ software
Cable
D-sub Cable Power Cord
Front

MENU button [ ]
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
Brightness button
[] When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust
brightness.
Adjust buttons [ ] Adjust items in the menu.
Enter button [ ] Activates a highlighted menu item.
AUTO button Use this button for auto adjustment.
Power button [ ]/
Power indicator Use this button for turning the monitor on and off./
This light glows blue during normal operation, and blinks 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
Simple stand HAS Stand
(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.
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
g
device, contact where
y
ou
p
urchase it.
See Connecting the Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.

Connecting the Monitor
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 appropriate connection 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 ]
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 Assembl
y
SyncMaster 740NW

Monitor and Bottom
Attaching a Base
This monitor accepts a 75.0 mm x 75.0 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad.
Simple stand
Monitor
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 four screws and then remove the stand from the LCD monitor.
4. 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.
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 according 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 Operating System)
5. Monitor driver installation is completed.
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
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