Samsung SyncMaster 955MB User manual

SyncMaster 955MB

Main > Index
Main Page On-Screen Display
General
Highlight Zone
Safety Instructions Troubleshooting
Notational Check List
Power Q & A
Installation Self-Test Feature Check
Cleaning
Other
Introduction Specifications
Unpacking General Specifications
Front Preset Timing Modes
Rear PowerSaver
Bottom
Setup Information
Connecting Your Monitor Service
Installing the Monitor Driver Terms
Automatic Regulatory
Manual Natural Color
Base Installation Authority

Main > Safety Instructions > Notational
Notational
Power
Installation
Clean
Other
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

Main > Safety Instructions > Power
Notational
Power
Installation
Clean
Other
When not used for extended periods of time, set your PC to DPMS. If using
a screen saver, set it to the active screen mode.
?If the size of your monitor is small, or if the same image is present for
long periods of time, you may see afterimages due to damage to the
fluorescent substance on the inside of the CDT.
Do not use a damaged or loose plug.
?This may cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands.
?This may cause an electric shock or fire.
Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.
?An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment
damage.
Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects
upon them, which could cause damage.
?Failure to do so may cause 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.
?Failure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to an outlet.
?This may cause a fire.

Main > Safety Instructions > Installation
Notational
Power
Installation
Clean
Other
Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet.
?Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire.
Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of
dust.
?An electric shock or fire could result inside the monitor.
Do not drop the monitor when moving it.
?This may cause damage to the product or human body.
Place the monitor on a flat and stable surface.
?The monitor can cause injury by falling.
Set down the monitor carefully.
?It could be damaged or broken.
Do not place the monitor face down.
?The CDT surface may be damaged.
Do not use the monitor without the monitor stand.
?It could break down or cause a fire due to bad ventilation.
?
If the monitor must be used without the supplied stand, take steps
to insure proper ventilation.

Main > Safety Instructions > Clean
Notational
Power
Installation
Clean
Other
When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the CDT, wipe with a
slightly moistened, soft fabric.
Do not clean Flat monitor with water. Use a water-diluted mild detergent.
(Some detergents contain significant amounts of alcohol-based solvents,
which can damage (color change) or crack the monitor case. The
antiglare/anti-static surface coating on the CDT may also be affected.)
Dilute the detergent (1:10 ratio) with water before using.
Do not spray detergent directly on the monitor.
Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth.
?You can prevent the coated CDT from being damaged or the
monitor cabinet from being dissolved, cracked or discolored.
?You can buy a recommended detergent at any Samsung Service
Center.
If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean it
properly with a dry cloth.
?A dirty connector can cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not set a glass of water, chemicals or any small metal objects on
the monitor.
?This may cause damage, electric shock or a fire.
?If a foreign substance gets into the monitor, disconnect the plug
and thencontact a service center.

Main > Safety Instructions > Other
Notational
Power
Installation
Clean
Other
Do not remove cover(or back). No user serviceable parts inside.
?This may cause an electric shock or a fire.
?Refer 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.
?This may cause an electric shock or a fire.
Do not place any heavy objects on the monitor.
?This may cause an electric shock or a fire.
For each hour of looking at the monitor, you should let your eyes rest
for 5 minutes.
?This will reduce eye fatigue.
Do not use or store inflammable substances near the monitor.
?This may cause an explosion or fire.
Do not try to move the monitor by pulling on the wire or the signal
cable.
?This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or a 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 a fire due to
damage to the cable.

Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings.
?This may cause an electric shock, fire or injury.
Keep the monitor away from any magnetic substances.
?This may cause discoloring or distortion of the image.

Main > Introduction > Unpacking
Unpacking
Front
Rear
Bottom
Monitor and Stand
(Some models include a stand attached. )
Please make sure the following items are included
with your monitor. If any items are missing,
contact your dealer.
Power Cord
Stand
Quick Setup Guide
Warranty Card
(Not available in all locations)
User's Guide and
Driver Installation CD

Main > Introduction > Front
Unpacking
Front
Rear
Bottom
1. Highlight button The Highlight Zone ensures clear images on TVs, video conferencing
systems or photos by emphasizing a certain area on the screen.
2. Exit/MagicBright
button Use this button to exit or conrtol the MagicBright.
3. Adjust buttons These buttons allow you to highlight and adjust items in the menu.
4. Menu button Use this button to open the OSD and activate a highlighted menu item.
5. Power indicator This light glows green during normal operation, and blinks green once as
the monitor saves your adjustments.
6. Power button Use this button to turn the monitor on and off.
Note:
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.

Main > Introduction > Rear
Unpacking
Front
Rear
Bottom
(The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.)
1. Power port Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of
the monitor.
2. Signal Cable
Connect the signal cable to the video port on your computer, video board,
video card, or graphics card.
Note: See Connecting Your Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.

Main > Introduction > Bottom
Unpacking
Front
Rear
Bottom
1. Signal Cable Connect the signal cable to the video port on your computer, video
board, video card, or graphics card.
2. Power port
Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of
the monitor.
3. Tilt/Swivel Base You can separate the base from the monitor.

Main > Setup > Connecting Your Monitor
Connecting
Your Monitor
Installing the
Monitor Driver
Base Installation
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. Connect the signal cable to the video port on your computer, video board, video card, or
graphics card.
3. If you are using a Macintosh computer, connect the cable to a Macintosh adapter, and set the
pins on your adapter(Adapter not included). A PC-compatible computer does not need an
adapter.
4. Turn on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is
complete.

Main > Setup > Installing the Monitor Driver
Connecting Your
Monitor
Installing the
Monitor Driver
Base Installation
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 as appropriate for the operating system you
have.
Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown
here.
zInternet web site : http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ (WorldWide)
http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/ (USA)
http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor/ (Korea)
http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ (China)
Windows ME
1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM driver.
2. Click "Windows ME Driver".
3. Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button.
4. Click the "Install" button in the "Warning" window.
5. Monitor driver installation is completed.
Windows XP/2000
1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM driver.
2. Click "Windows XP/2000 Driver".
3. Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button.

4. Click the "Install" button in the "Warning" window.
5. If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button.
Then click "OK" button.
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
http://www.samsung-monitor.com/.
6. Monitor driver installation is completed.

Main>Setup>InstallingtheMonitorDriver
Connecting Your
Monitor
Installing the
Monitor Driver
Base Installation
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 as appropriate for the operating system you
have.
Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown
here.
zInternet web site : http://www.samsung-monitor.com/ (WorldWide)
http://www.samsungusa.com/monitor/ (USA)
http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor/ (Korea)
http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/ (China)
Microsoft®Windows®XP Operating System
1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM driver.
2. Click "Start" —> "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" Icon.
3. Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced..".
4. Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab.

5. Click "Update Driver.." and select "Install from a list or.." then click "Next" button.
6. Select "Don't search ,I will.." then click "Next" and then click "Have disk".
7. Click the "Browse" button then choose A:(D:\Driver) and choose your monitor model in the
model list and click the "Next" button.
8. If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then
click "OK" button.

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
http://www.samsung-monitor.com/.
9. Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually.
10. Monitor driver installation is completed.
Microsoft®Windows®2000 Operating System
When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps.
1. Choose "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window.
2. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window.
3. Choose A:(D:\Driver) then click the "Open" button and then click "OK" button.
How to install
1. Click "Start" , "Setting" , "Control Panel".
2. Double click the "Display" Icon.
3. Choose the "Settings" tab and then click "Advanced..".
4. Choose "Monitor".
5. Click "Driver" and then click on "Update Driver.." then click on the "Next" button.
6. 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".
7. Click the "Browse" button then choose A:(D:\Driver).
8. Click the "Open" button, then click "OK" button.
9. Choose your monitor model and click the "Next" button then click "Next" button.
10. 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.
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.
Microsoft®Windows®Millennium Operating System
1. Click "Start" , "Setting" , "Control Panel".
2. Double click "Display" icon.
3. Select the "Settings" tab and click "Advanced Properties" button.

4. Select the "Monitor" tab.
5. Click the "Change" button in the "Monitor Type" area.
6. Choose "Specify the location of the driver".
7. Choose "Display a list of all the driver in a specific location.." then click "Next" button.
8. Click the "Have Disk" button
9. Specify A:\(D:\driver) then click "OK" button.
10. Select "Show all devices" and choose the monitor that corresponds to the one you
connected to your computer and click "OK".
11. Continue choosing "Close" button and "OK" button until you close the Display Properties
dialogue box.
(You can get some other screen for warning message or others, then click the appreciate
option for your monitor.)
Microsoft®Windows®NT Operating System
1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, and then double-click Display icon.
2. In Display Registration Information window, click Settings Tab and then click All Display
Modes.
3. Select a mode that you wish to use (Resolution, Number of colors and Vertical frequency)
and then click OK.
4. Click Apply button if you see the screen working normally after clicking Test. If the screen
is not normal, change to a different mode (lower mode of resolution, colors or frequency).
Note: If there is no Mode at All Display Modes, select the level of resolution and vertical
frequency by referring to the Preset Display Modes in the user guide.
Linux Operating System
To execute X-Window, you need to make the X86Config file, which is a type of system setting
file.
1. Press Enter at the first and the second screen after executing the X86Config file.
2. The third screen is for setting your mouse.
3. Set a mouse for your computer.
4. The next screen is for selecting a keyboard.
5. Set a Keyboard for your computer.
6. The next screen is for setting your monitor.
7. First of all, set a horizontal frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency
directly.)
8. Set a vertical frequency for your monitor. (You can enter the frequency directly.)
9. Enter the model name of your monitor. This information will not affect the actual
execution of X-Window.
10. You have finished setting up your monitor.
Execute X-Window after setting other requested hardware.

Main > Setup > Base Installation
Connecting Your
Monitor
Installing the
Monitor Driver
Base Installation
Tilt/Swivel Base | Attaching and Removing the Base
With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt and/or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable
viewing angle.
Note: The base is detachable.
Attaching the Base
1. Place the monitor upside-down on a flat work surface.
2. Align the tabs on the base with the corresponding slots on the bottom of the monitor.
3. Press the base onto the monitor until the tabs are fully engaged in the slots.