Samsung 943NX manual

SyncMaster 743N/743NX/943N/943NX LCD Monitor User Manual imagine the possibilities[...]

Safety Instructions Notational Note Please read the following safety instructions as they are designed to prevent damage to property and harm to the user. Warning / Caution Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the equipment. Notational Conventions Prohibited Important to read and under- stand at[...]

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 damag[...]

Do not place the product on the floor. • Take 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. • 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 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 c[...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

• Keep the angle of the elbow perpendicular. • Keep 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. Safety Instructions 7[...]

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 Type 1 Monitor & Simple stan d Note MagicRotation program can not be provided as Simple Stand does not support Pivot function. Type2 Monito[...]

Cables D-Sub Cable Power Cord 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 u[...]

Front MENU button [MENU/ ] Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu 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 . Brig[...]

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 mon- itor saves your adjustments. Note See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when [...]

Cable holding ring • Fix the cables using the holding ring, as shown in the figure. Introduction 12[...]

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[...]

Using the Stand Monitor Assembly Simple Stand HAS Stand Monitor and Bottom HAS Stand A. Stand Stopper Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 75 mm x 75 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. Connections 14[...]

Simple Stand HAS Stand 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 two screws and then remove the stand from the LCD monitor. 4. Align the mounting interface pad with the holes [...]

Using the Software Monitor Driver Note 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 f[...]

Note 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/ Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) Microsoft ® Windows Vista™‚ Operating System 1. Insert your Manual CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Click (Star[...]

Note 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. 6. Click "Update Driver..." in the "Driver" tab. 7. Check the "Browse my computer for driver software" checkbox and click "Let me pick from a[...]

9. Select the model that matches your monitor from the list of monitor models on the screen, and click "Next". 10. Click "Close" → "Close" → "OK" → "OK" on the following screens displayed in sequence. Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Operating System Using the Software 19[...]

1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. 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 "D[...]

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. Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this instal[...]

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:[...]

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[...]

Natural Color Natural Color Software Program One of the recent problems in using a computer is that the color of the images printed out by a printer or other images scanned by a scanner or a digital camera are not the same as those shown on the monitor. The Natural Color S/W is the very solution for this problem. It is a color administration system[...]

Installation 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the MagicTune™ installation file. Note If the popup window to install the software for the main screen is not displayed, proceed with the installation using the MagicTune executable file on the CD. 3. Select installation Language, Click "Next". 4. When the Instal[...]

Uninstall The MagicTune™ program can be removed only by using the "Add or Remove Programs" option of the Windows ® Control Panel. Perform the following steps remove MagicTune™. 1. Go to [Task Tray] → [Start] → [Settings] and select [Control Panel] in the menu. If the program runs on Windows ® XP, go to [Control Panel] in the [St[...]

6. Choose a folder to install the MagicRotation program. 7. Click "Install". 8. The "Setup Status" window appears. 9. Click "Finish". Have to reboot the system in order for the MagicRotation to work properly. 10. When the installation is complete, the MagicRotation executable icon appears on your desktop. Installation [...]

• Windows NT 4.0 • Windows 2000 • Windows XP Home Edition • Windows XP Professional • Windows Vista™ Hardware • 128 MB Memory above (recommended) • 25 MB Hard disk space above Service Packs • It is recommended that your System has the latest Service Pack installed. • For Windows ® ‚ NT 4.0, it is recommended to install Intern[...]

Adjusting the Monitor Direct Functions AUTO When the 'AUTO' button is pressed, the auto adjustment screen appears 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 , Coarse and Position are adjusted automatically. (Available in Analog mode onl[...]

When pressing the MENU button after locking the OSD This is the function that locks the OSD in order to keep the current states of settings or prevent others from adjusting the current settings. Lock : Hold down the MENU button for more than five (5) seconds to activate the OSD adjustment lock function. Unlock : Hold down the MENU button for more t[...]

Note Though the OSD adjustment lock function is activated, you can still adjust the brightness and contrast, and adjust Customized Key ( ) using the Direct button. Customized key You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to your preferences. To view the operating screen displayed when pressing the [ ] button after configuring[...]

Brightness When OSD is not on the screen, push the Brightness ( ) button to adjust brightness. OSD Function Picture Brightness Contrast MagicBright Color MagicColor Color Tone Color Con- trol Color Effect Gamma Image Coarse Fine Sharpness H-Position V-Position OSD Language H-Position V-Position Transparen- cy Display Time Setup Reset Customized Key[...]

You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. MENU → → → , → MENU Contrast (Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast .) You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent . ) MENU → →[...]

MagicBright Push the button to circle through available preconfigured modes. 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 , Movie and Dynamic Contrast . Each mode has its own pre-confi[...]

Dynamic Contrast is to automatically detect distribution of inputted visual signal and adjust to create optimum contrast. MENU → → , → → , → MENU Color (Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast .) MagicColor MagicColor is a new technology that Samsung has exclusively developed to improve digital image and to display natural c[...]

Color Tone The tone of the color can be changed and one of four modes can be selected. • Cool - Makes whites bluish. • Normal - Keeps whites white. • Warm - Makes whites reddish. • Custom - Select this mode when you want to adjust the image according to your preferences. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent . ) MENU ?[...]

Color Control Adjusts individual Red , Green , Blue color balance. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent . ) MENU → , → → , → → , → → , → MENU Color Effect You can change the overall mood by changing the screen colors. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent . ) Adjusting the Monitor 37[...]

• Off • Grayscale • Green • Aqua • Sepia • Off - This applies an achromatic color to the screen to adjust the screen effects. • Grayscale - The default colors of black and white are displayed. • Green - This applies the green color effect to a black and white screen. • Aqua - This applies the aqua color effect to a black and white[...]

Image Coarse Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the center using the horizontal control menu. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → , → → → , → MENU Adjusting the Monitor 39[...]

Fine Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after Fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed). (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Sharpness Changes the clearance of image. Adjusting the Monitor 40[...]

( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent . ) MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU H-Position Changes the horizontal position of the monitor's entire display. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU V-Position Adjusting the Monitor 41[...]

Changes the vertical position of the monitor's entire display. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU OSD Language You can choose one of nine languages. Note The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. MENU → , → → → , → MENU Adju[...]

H-Position You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU V-Position You can change the vertical position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Adjusting the Monitor 43[...]

Transparency Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. • Off • On MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Display Time The menu will be automatically turned off if no adjustments are made for a certain time period. You can set the amount of time the menu will wait before it is turned off. Adjusting the Monitor 44[...]

• 5 sec • 10 sec • 20 sec • 200 sec MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Setup Reset Reverts the product settings to factory defaults. • No • Yes MENU → , → → , → → MENU Adjusting the Monitor 45[...]

Customized Key You can specify a function which will be activated when the Customized Key ( )is pressed. MENU → , → → , → → , →MENU Off Timer The monitors will turn off automatically at the specified time. • Off • On Adjusting the Monitor 46[...]

MENU → , → → , → → , → → , → MENU Information Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. MENU → , →MENU Adjusting the Monitor 47[...]

Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check Note Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. Self-Test Feature Check 1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor. 2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. 3. Turn on the monitor. If the monitor is functioning properly,[...]

Judging the monitor's working condition If there is no image on the screen or a " Not Optimum Mode ", " Recommended Mode 1280 x 1024 60 Hz" message comes up, disconnect the cable from the computer while the monitor is still powered on. If there is a message coming up on the screen or if the screen goes white, this means the[...]

A: Press a key on the keyboard to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen. A: If there is still no image, press the ' ' button. Then press any key on the keyboard again to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen. I cannot see the On Screen Display. Q: Have you locked the On Screen Display (OSD) Menu to pr[...]

There are only 16 colors shown on the screen. The screen colors have changed after changing the video card. Q: Have the Windows colors been set properly? A: Windows XP : Set the resolution at the Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Settings. A: Windows ME/2000 : Set the resolution at the Control Panel → Display → Settings. Q[...]

Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor. Check if the power cord and the video cables are properly connected to the computer. Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting. (If it does, request an a service for the main board of the computer.) If you installed a new video card or if you assembled the PC, check if[...]

A: Disconnect the power cord and then clean the monitor with a soft cloth, using either a cleaning solution or plain water. Do not leave any detergent or scratches on the case. Do not let any water enter the monitor. Note Before calling for assistance, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any prob- lems yourself. If you do[...]

Specifications General General Model Name SyncMaster 743N LCD Panel Size 17 inch (43 cm) Display area 337.920 mm (H) x 270.336 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.264 mm (H) x 0.264 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7M Resolution Optimum resolution 1280 x 1024@60 Hz Maximum resolution 1280 x 1024@75 Hz Input Signal[...]

VESA Mounting Interface 75 mm x 75 mm (For use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.) Environmental considerations Operating Temperature : 50°F ~ 104°F (10°C ~ 40°C) Humidity : 10 % ~ 80 %, non-condensing Storage Temperature : -4°F ~ 113°F (-20°C ~ 45°C) Humidity : 5 % ~ 95 %, non-condensing Plug and Play Capability This monitor can be ins[...]

This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR ® compliant and EN- ERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPM functionality. As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the f[...]

General General Model Name SyncMaster 743NX LCD Panel Size 17 inch (43 cm) Display area 337.920 mm (H) x 270.336 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.264 mm (H) x 0.264 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7M Resolution Optimum resolution 1280 x 1024@60 Hz Maximum resolution 1280 x 1024@75 Hz Input Signal, Terminated R[...]

VESA Mounting Interface 75 mm x 75 mm (For use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.) Environmental considerations Operating Temperature : 50°F ~ 104°F (10°C ~ 40°C) Humidity : 10 % ~ 80 %, non-condensing Storage Temperature : -4°F ~ 113°F (-20°C ~ 45°C) Humidity : 5 % ~ 95 %, non-condensing Plug and Play Capability This monitor can be ins[...]

This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR ® compliant and EN- ERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPM functionality. As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the f[...]

General General Model Name SyncMaster 943N LCD Panel Size 19 inch (48 cm) Display area 376.32 mm (H) x 301.056 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.294 mm (H) x 0.294 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7M Resolution Optimum resolution 1280 x 1024@60 Hz Maximum resolution 1280 x 1024@75 Hz Input Signal, Terminated RGB[...]

VESA Mounting Interface 75 mm x 75 mm (For use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.) Environmental considerations Operating Temperature : 50°F ~ 104°F (10°C ~ 40°C) Humidity : 10 % ~ 80 %, non-condensing Storage Temperature : -4°F ~ 113°F (-20°C ~ 45°C) Humidity : 5 % ~ 95 %, non-condensing Plug and Play Capability This monitor can be ins[...]

This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR ® compliant and EN- ERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPM functionality. As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the f[...]

General General Model Name SyncMaster 943NX LCD Panel Size 19 inch (48 cm) Display area 376.32 mm (H) x 301.056 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.294 mm (H) x 0.294 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7M Resolution Optimum resolution 1280 x 1024@60 Hz Maximum resolution 1280 x 1024@75 Hz Input Signal, Terminated RG[...]

VESA Mounting Interface 75 mm x 75 mm (For use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.) Environmental considerations Operating Temperature : 50°F ~ 104°F (10°C ~ 40°C) Humidity : 10 % ~ 80 %, non-condensing Storage Temperature : -4°F ~ 113°F (-20°C ~ 45°C) Humidity : 5 % ~ 95 %, non-condensing Plug and Play Capability This monitor can be ins[...]

This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR ® compliant and EN- ERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPM functionality. As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the f[...]

Information For Better Display Adjust the computer resolution and screen injection rate (refresh rate) on the computer as described below to enjoy the best picture quality. You can have an uneven picture quality on screen if the best picture quality is not provided for TFT-LCD. • Resolution: 1280 x 1024 • Vertical frequency (refresh rate): 60 H[...]

when switching to a new video image. All display products, including LCD, are subject to image retention. This is not a product defect. Please follow the suggestions below to protect your LCD from image retention. Power Off, Screen Saver, or Power Save Mode Ex) • Turn the power off when using a stationary pattern. • Turn the power off for 4 hou[...]

Ex) • Every 30 minutes, change the characters with movement. Ex) The best way to protect your monitor from Image retention is to set your PC or System to operate a Screen Saver program when you are not using it. Image retention may not occur when a LCD panel is operated under normal conditions. Normal conditions are defined as continuously changi[...]

Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406-2 Pixel fault Class II Information 69[...]

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Correct Disposal 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, indi- cates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its [...]