Samsung SyncMaster 953GW User manual

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LCD MONITOR
quick start guide
953GW/2053GW/2253GW

Introduction
Package Contents
Note
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
Monitor
Manuals
Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
User's Guide
Cables
D-Sub Cable Power Cord DVI Cable (option)
Others
Cleaning Cloth
Note
This is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature.

Your Monitor
Initial Settings
Select the language using the up or down key.
The displayed content will disappear after 40 seconds.
Turn the Power button off and on. It will be displayed again.
It can be displayed up to three (3) times. Make sure to adjust the resolution of your PC before reaching
the maximum count.
Note
The resolution displayed on the screen is the optimal resolution for this product.
Adjust your PC resolution so that it is the same as the optimal resolution for this product.
Front
MENU button [MENU/ ]
Openstheon-screenmenuandexitsfromthemenu.AlsousetoexittheOSDmenu
or return to the previous menu.
Customized Key[ ]
You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to your pref-
erences.
Introduction

Note
You can configure the customized key for a required function via Setup > Cus-
tomized Key.
Brightness button [ ]
When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness.
>> Click here to see an animation clip
Adjust buttons [ ]
These buttons allow you to 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.)
Note
If you select the digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the graphic card's
DVI port using the DVI cable.
>> Click here to see an animation clip
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.
Rear
Note
The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.
POWER port
Introduction

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 IN port on the back of your monitor.
RGB IN port
Connect the D-sub cable to the 15-pin, RGB IN 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
publicplace. (The locking device has to be purchased separately.)For using a locking
device, contact where you purchase it.
Note
See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections.
Package Contents
Note
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
Monitor
Manuals
Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card
(Not available in all loca-
tions)
User's Guide
Introduction

Cables
D-Sub Cable Power Cord DVI Cable (option)
Others
Cleaning Cloth
Note
This is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature.
Your Monitor
Initial Settings
Select the language using the up or down key.
The displayed content will disappear after 40 seconds.
Turn the Power button off and on. It will be displayed again.
It can be displayed up to three (3) times. Make sure to adjust the resolution of your PC before reaching
the maximum count.
Note
The resolution displayed on the screen is the optimal resolution for this product.
Adjust your PC resolution so that it is the same as the optimal resolution for this product.
Introduction

Front
MENU button [MENU/ ]
Openstheon-screenmenuandexitsfromthemenu.AlsousetoexittheOSDmenu
or return to the previous menu.
Customized Key[ ]
You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to your pref-
erences.
Note
You can configure the customized key for a required function via Setup > Cus-
tomized Key.
Brightness button [ ]
When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness.
>> Click here to see an animation clip
Adjust buttons [ ]
These buttons allow you to 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.)
Note
If you select the digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the graphic card's
DVI port using the DVI cable.
>> Click here to see an animation clip
Introduction

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.
Rear
Note
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 IN port on the back of your monitor.
RGB IN port
Connect the D-sub cable to the 15-pin, RGB IN 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
publicplace. (The locking device has to be purchased separately.)For using a locking
device, contact where you purchase it.
Note
See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections.
Introduction

Connections
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 IN 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.
Note
If the monitor and the computer are connected, you can turn them on and use them.
Using the Stand
Monitor Assembly

Monitor and Bottom
Attaching a Base
This monitor accepts a 100 mm x 100 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 the stand.
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.
•Do not use screws longer than the standard dimension, as they may damage the
inside of the Monitor.
•For wall mounts that do not comply with VESA standard screw specifications,
the length of the screws may differ depending on their specifications.
•Do not use screws that do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifica-
tions.
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.
•Samsung 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.
•To mount the monitor on a wall, you should purchase the wall mounting kit that
allows you to mount the monitor at least 10 cm away from the wall surface.
•Contact 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.
• Please use Wall Mount according to the International standards.
Connections