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- Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 1
SyncMaster 931BW Install drivers Install programs SyncMaster 931BW - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 2
Model SyncMaster 931BW Notation Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the equipment. Prohibited Do not disassemble Do not touch Important to read and understand at all times Disconnect the plug from the outlet Ground to prevent an electric - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 3
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 - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 4
Service serious damage to your monitor. Place your monitor in a location with low humidity 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 - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 5
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 - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 6
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 - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 7
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 - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 8
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 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 - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 9
. Look at the screen from slightly above it, and have the monitor directly in front of you. z Tilt the monitor upwards by 10 ~20 degrees. Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the monitor is slightly below eye level. z Adjust the monitor angle so that there is no reflected light on the screen - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 10
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 - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 11
Model SyncMaster 931BW 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 - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 12
Manual Monitor & Simple stand Cable Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card (Not available in all locations) User's Guide, Monitor Driver, Natural Color Software, MagicTune™ Software Power Cord Sold separately D-sub Cable DVI Cable Your Monitor Front - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 13
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 - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 14
off. 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 - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 15
Model SyncMaster 931BW 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 - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 16
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 - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 17
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 - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 18
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 - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 19
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 - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 20
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 - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 21
Registration Information window, click the Settings tab and then click "All Display Modes". Select a mode that you wish to use (Resolution, Number of colors and Vertical frequency) and then click "OK". Click the "Apply" button if you see the screen working normally after clicking "Test". If the - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 22
software to eliminate the need to use the monitor on-screen display (OSD). MagicTune™ supports Windows™ 2000, XP Home, and XP Professional. It is recommended using MagicTune™ in Windows™ 2000 or later. MagicTune™ allows for quick accurate tuning of the display with the ability to easily save and use - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 23
or monitor. If that happens, press F5 Key. Installation Problems The installation of MagicTune™ can be affected by such factors as the video card, motherboard and the network environment. See "Troubleshooting" if you have trouble during installation. System Requirements OS z Windows™ 2000 z Windows - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 24
level. Adjust the brightness for best viewing conditions. Contrast Adjusts the difference in brightness between the bright and dark areas on screen. Determines the crispness of the images. Resolution Lists all display resolutions supported by the program. MagicBright™ is a new feature providing - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 25
MagicColor is a new technology that Samsung has exclusively developed to improve digital image and to display natural color more clearly without supported in players of Gom, Adrenalin, KCP, Window Media, and Power DVD etc., )Some other players also can be highlighted but could have some problems - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 26
Adjusts the difference the display. between the lightest and darkest areas of Zone Off Turn off the zone that you have captured. Reset Returns to the the default setting that vendor has set. z Depending on the monitor models Color Control, Sharpness, Contrast, Color Tone will not - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 27
source for the PIP. Size Change the Size of the PIP window. Position Change the Position of the PIP window. Applied only in specific monitors. Changing languages in MagicTune™ will be applied to monitor OSD(On Screen Display) languages.OSD language will be changed to current language settings - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 28
Write down the location. Displays the version of MagicTune™. Overview | Installation | OSD Mode | Color Calibration | Uninstall | Troubleshooting Color Calibration Color Calibration Color Calibration guides you to get optimal color condition for your monitor. Proceed following 5steps for - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 29
video card driver or the graphics chip even when the video card is in the list. Please visit our homepage to see the Troubleshooting section. Check if your monitor is manufactured by Samsung. Products from other manufacturers may cause errors. Only Samsung products are able to support this feature - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 30
of Samsung CDT monitors support the Highlight feature. When using both the Highlight feature and MagicTune™ simultaneously, conflicts occur, which cause errors. Make sure to turn OFF Highlight before using MagicTune™. Troubleshooting z MagicTune™ may not work in case monitor is replaced or driver - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 31
additional software for the monitor. Some graphic cards may not support your monitor. When you have a problem with the graphic card, visit our website to check the compatible graphic card list provided. http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magicTune Have you changed your Download the latest program. The - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 32
Model SyncMaster 931BW Control Buttons [MENU / ] Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. [ ] These buttons allow you to - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 33
as shown in the animated screen on the center. Auto adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming Analog signal. The values of fine, does not work properly, press 'AUTO' button again to adjust picture with more accuracy. If you change resolution in the control panel, auto function - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 34
than five (5) seconds to deactivate the OSD adjustment lock function. Though the OSD adjustment lock function is activated, you can still adjust the brightness and contrast, and adjust MagicBright ( ) using the Direct button. MagicBright™ - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 35
Menu MagicBright™ Description Push the MagicBright™ button to circle through available preconfigured modes. - seven different modes (Custom/Text/Internet/Game/Sport/Movie/Dynamic Contrast) Brightness Menu Brightness Description When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 36
(Analog/Digital) OSD Function Picture Brightness Color MagicColor Image Coarse OSD Language Setup Auto Source Information Contrast Color Tone Fine H-Position Image Reset Color Control Sharpness V-Position Color Reset Gamma H-Position Transparency RTA V-Position Display Time Picture - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 37
Menu Brightness Contrast Color Description You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness animation clip MENU MENU You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) Play/Stop MENU MENU - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 38
Menu Description MagicColor is a new technology that Samsung has exclusively developed to improve digital image and to display natural color more clearly without disturbing image quality. Play/Stop MagicColor Color Tone Color Control Gamma Off Returns to the original mode. Demo The screen - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 39
speed). MENU MENU Changes the clearance of image. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) MENU MENU Changes the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display. MENU MENU Changes the vertical position of the - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 40
of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. H-Position V-Position Transparency Display Time MENU MENU You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU MENU You can change the vertical position where the OSD menu appears on your - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 41
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 - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 42
Menu Information Description Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. MENU → , - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 43
handle properly. Adjust the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can handle properly. If the display exceeds SXGA or 75 Hz, a "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 1440 x 900 60 Hz" message is displayed. If the display exceeds 85 Hz, the display will work properly but the "Not Optimum - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 44
Display → Settings. Windows ME/2000 : Set the resolution at the Control Panel → Display → Settings. Set the video card by referring to the video card manual. There is a message that Have you installed the monitor driver? Install the monitor driver according to the Driver Installation Instructions - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 45
the video card manual to see if the Plug & Play (VESA DDC) function can be supported. Install the monitor driver according to the Driver Installation Instructions. Check when MagicTune™ does not function properly. MagicTune™ feature is found only on PC (VGA) with Window OS that supports Plug and - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 46
function at BIOS-SETUP of the computer. Windows ME/2000 : Set the resolution at the Control Panel → Display → Screen Saver. Set the function at BIOS-SETUP of the computer. Refer to Windows/Computer Manual Disconnect the power cord and then clean the monitor with a soft cloth, using either a cleaning - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 47
the computer. Therefore, if there is trouble with the computer or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, noise, Video mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact the Service Center or your dealer. Judging the - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 48
931BW Specifications General Model Name SyncMaster 931BW LCD Panel Size Display area Pixel Pitch 19 " Wide Diagonal (48 cm) 408.24 mm (H) x 255.15 mm (V) 0.2835 mm (H) x 0.2835 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal Vertical 31 ~ 81 kHz 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7M Colors (8bit) Resolution - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 49
. The PowerSaver system operates with a VESA DPMS compliant video card installed in your computer. Use a software utility installed on your computer to set up this feature. State Power Indicator Normal Operation Blue Power saving mode Blue, Blinking Power off (Power button) EPA/ENERGY 2000 Black - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 50
Power Consumption Less than 42 W Less than 1 W (Off-mode) Less than 1 W This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR® compliant and ENERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPMS functionality. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 51
VESA, 1440 X 900 70,635 74,984 136,750 -/+ Horizontal Frequency The time to scan one Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat the same image many times per second to display an image to the user. The frequency of this repetition is called Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate. Unit : Hz - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 52
5303 http://www.samsung.com http://www.samsung.com/ca http://www.samsung.com/mx http://www.samsung.com/ar http://www.samsung.com/br http://www.samsung.com/cl http://www.samsung.com.co http://www.samsung.com/latin http://www.samsung.com/latin http://www.samsung.com/latin http://www.samsung.com/latin - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 53
Asia Pacific AUSTRALIA CHINA HONG KONG 38 322 887 09 693 79 554 08 25 3260 (€ 0,15/min) 01805 - 121213 (€ 0,14/Min) 06-80-SAMSUNG (7267864) 800 SAMSUNG(7267864) 02 261 03 710 0900 20 200 88 (€ 0,10/Min) 231 627 22 0 801 801 881 80 8 200 128 0818 717 100 0800 - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 54
mm Vertical Frequency The screen must be redrawn several times per second in order to create and display an image for the user. The frequency of this repetition per second is called Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate. Unit : Hz Example : If the same light repeats itself 60 times per second, this is - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 55
is not provided in TFT-LCD. Resolution : 1440 X 900 Vertical frequency (refresh rate) : 60 Hz TFT LCD panel manufactured by using advanced Samsung is the registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.; Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; VESA - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 56
MÉXICO IMPORTADO POR: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS MÉXICO. S.A. de C.V. Vía Lopez Portillo No. 6, Col. San Fco. Chilpan Tultitlán, Estado de México, C.P. 54940 Tel: 01-55-5747-5100 / 01-800-726-7864 EXPORTADO POR: Samsung Electronics CO.,LTD. 416, Mae tan-3dong, Yeongtong - gu, Suwon City, Gyeonggi-do - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 57
Free) LCD Monitors and TVs may have an image retention when switching from one image to another especially after displaying a stationary image for a long time. This guide is to demonstrate a correct usage of LCD products in order to protect them from Image retention. Warranty Warranty does not - Samsung 931BW | Quick Guide (easy Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 58
. 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
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