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SyncMaster 931BW Install drivers Install p ro g rams SyncMaster 931BW[...]
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Model Notation Failure to follow directions noted by this sym bol could result in bod ily 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 extended period of time , set your compute[...]
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Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the pl ug with wet hands. This may cause electric shock or fire. Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle. An improper ground may cause electr ic shock or equipment damage. Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come loose. A bad connection may cause fire. Do not excessively bend the [...]
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Installation Be sure to contact an authorized Service C enter when installing your set in a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, and exposed to chemical substances, and where it will be operated fo r 24 hours continuously such as at airports, train stations etc. Failure to do so may cause serious damage to your monitor[...]
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Do not install the product in places with poor ventilation, for instance, a bookshelf, closet, etc. Any increase in the internal temperature may cause fire. Put down the monitor carefully. Failing to do so may damage the monitor. Do not place the monitor face down. This may damage the TFT-LCD surface. The installation of the bracket must be done by[...]
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Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth. If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or di rty, clean it properly using a dry cloth. A dirty connector may cause electric shock or fire. Make sure to unplug the power co rd before cleaning the product. Otherwise, this may cause electric shock or fire. Unplug the power cord from th[...]
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This may cause electr ic shock or fire. Keep the product away from pl aces exposed to oil, smoke or moisture; do not install inside a vehicle. This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire. In 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 cas[...]
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This may cause an explosion or fire. Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings. This may cause electric shock, fire or injury. Do not insert metal objects such as chopsti cks, wire and tools or inflammable objects such as paper or matches into the v ent, headphone port or AV ports or etc. This may cause electric shock or fire. If an [...]
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Failure to disconnect a cable 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. A falling product may cause injury to the person or even fatality. When not using the product for an ex tended period of time, keep the product unplugged. Otherwise, this may cause he[...]
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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 separat e this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable[...]
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Model 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 t he panel operates at a hi gher response speed than its original speed. RTA OFF Deactivates the RTA func tion so that the panel o[...]
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Monitor & Simple stand Manual Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card (Not available in all locations) User's Guide, Monitor Driver, Natural Color Software, MagicTune™ Software Cable Power Cord D-sub Cable Sold separately DVI Cable Y our Monito r Front[...]
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MENU button [ ] Opens the on-screen menu an d exits from the menu. MagicBright™ button [] MagicBright™ is a new featur e 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 and Mo vie, Dynamic Contrast. Each mode has its[...]
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>> Click here to see an animation clip Adjust buttons [ ] 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 pr essed to change the input mode, a message appears in the upper left of the scre[...]
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Model 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 m onitor into a nearby outlet. Use a connection appropriate for your computer. Using the D-sub (Analog) con nector on the video card. - Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D- sub port on the back of your moni[...]
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Monitor and Bottom Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 75 mm x 75 mm V ESA-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 surf ace with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen. Remove three screws and then remove[...]
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Model Monitor Driver When prompted by the operating syst em for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this monitor. Driver installation is slightly differ ent from one operating syst em to another. Follow the directions appropriate for the operating system you have. Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the In t[...]
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This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be pos ted 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 ® Win[...]
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Select "Don't search ,I will." then clic k "Next" and then click "Have disk". Click the "Browse" button then choos e A:(D:Driver) and choose your monitor model in the model list and click the "Next" button. If you can see following "Message" window, then c lick the "Continue Any[...]
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Monitor driver installation is completed. Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000 Operating System When you can see "Digital Signature Not Fou nd" on your monitor, follow these steps. How to install Choose the "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window. Choos[...]
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Select "Show all devices" and choose the monito r that corresponds to the one you connected to your computer and click "OK". Continue choosing "Close" button and "OK" button until you close the Display Properties dialogue box. Microsoft ® Windows ® NT Operating System Click "Start," "Settings[...]
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Research Institute (ETRI). This is only available for Samsung monitors and ensur es that the color of the images on the monitor are the same as the printed or scanned images. For more information, refer to He lp (F1) in the software program. Installing the Natural Color Software Insert the CD included with the Sa msung monitor into the CD-ROM Dr iv[...]
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The OSD mode allows easy adjustment of monitor settings without taking pre-defined steps. You can access the desired menu item to set with ease. Overview | Installation | OSD Mode | Color Calibration | Uninstall | Troubleshooting Installation 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the MagicTune™ installation file. 3. Select[...]
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180degrees when you pivots the monitor. To execute Rotation, it should be done as below. z Please install both MagicRotation and M agicTune™ programs in your computer. z Launch MagicTune™ z Option → Preference → Click the small box in the enable task tray menu . z MagicTune™ control mode will be different according to monitor models. z Th[...]
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MagicBright control mode will be differ ent according to monitor models. Some monitor will only support Four modes(Text, Internet, Entertain, Custom) Color Tab Definition Adjusts the "warmth" of the moni tor background or image color. MagicColor and Gamma will be shown only in the monitor that supports these functions. Color Tone The tone[...]
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Brightness Adjusts the Brightness. Sharpness Adjusts the difference between th e lightest and darkest areas of the display. Zone Off Turn off the zone that you have captured. Reset Returns to the the default se tting that vendor has set. z Depending on the monitor models Color Control, Sharpness, Contrast, Color Tone will not be adjustable in Magic[...]
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Sharpness Changes the clearance of image. Option Tab Definition You can configure MagicTune™ using the following options. Preferences Loads the Preferences Dialog Box. Preferences in use will have an "V " in the check box. To turn on or off any Preference, positi on the cursor over the box and click. z Transparency z Enable task tray me[...]
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Help Visit the MagicTune™ website or click to open the Help files (User Manual) if you need any help installing or r unning MagicTune™. The User Manual opens within a basic browser window. Asset ID you can use the server to c ontrol the Client monitor. (Server program should be installed to use this program as Client) When selecting the Customi[...]
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Press "Preview" button on t he Color Calibration. The above picture will be shown. 1. Press "View Calibrated" but ton to see the calibration ef fect which you adjusted. 2. Press "View Uncalibrated" butt on to see the original image. Overview | Installation | OSD Mode | Color Calibration | Uninstall | Troubleshooting Un[...]
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Hardware → Device Manager → Monitor is selected, the curr ent "Plug-and-play monitor" is removed and new hardware is searched for but the system couldn't find any "Plug-and- play monitor". Please visit our homepage to see the Troubleshooting section. An error occurs when replacing the monitor with a new one when the sys[...]
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Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → System → Hardware → Device Manager → Monitors → After deleting Plug and Play monitor, find 'Plug and Play monitor' by searching new Hardware. MagicTune™ is an additi onal software for the monitor. Some graphic ca rds may not support your monitor. When you have a problem with the [...]
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Model 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 adjust items in the menu. [ ] Press this button to acti vate a highlighted menu item. [AUTO] When the 'AUTO' button is press ed, the Auto Adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen[...]
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Menu Description 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 pos ition are adjusted automatically. (Available in Analog mode only) To make the automat[...]
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MENU Menu Description OSD Locked & Unlock 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. Locked : 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 than [...]
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Menu Description MagicBright™ Push the MagicBright™ button to ci rcle through available preconfigured modes. - seven different modes (Custom/Tex t/Internet/Game/Sport/Movie/Dynamic Contrast) Brightness Menu Description Brightness When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness.[...]
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SOURCE Menu Description SOURCE Selects the Video signal while the OSD is off. (Analog/Digital) OSD Function Picture Brightness Contrast Color MagicColor Color Tone Color Control Gamma Image Coarse Fine Sharpness H-Position V-Position OSD Language H-Position V-Position Transparency Display Time Setup Auto Source Image Reset Color Reset RTA Informati[...]
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Menu Description Play/Stop Brightness You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. Direct Access Feature : When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. >> Click here to see an animation clip MENU → → → , → MENU Contrast You can use the on-screen m enus to change the[...]
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Menu Description Play/Stop MagicColor MagicColor is a new technology that Samsung has exclusively developed to improve digital image and to display natural color more clearly without di sturbing image quality. Off Returns to the original mode. Demo The screen before applying MagicColor appears on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor a[...]
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Menu Description Play/Stop 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. MENU → , → → → , → MENU Fine Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the [...]
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Menu Description Play/Stop Language You can choose one of nine languages. MENU → , → → → , → MENU The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. H-Position You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor. MENU → , → → , → → , ?[...]
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Menu Description Play/Stop Auto Source Select Auto Source for the moni tor to automatically select the signal source. MENU → , → → → , → MENU Image Reset Image parameters are replaced with the factory default values. MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Color Reset Color parameters are replaced with the factory default values. MENU →[...]
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Menu Description Information Shows a video source, displa y mode on the OSD screen. MENU → ,[...]
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Model Check List Before calling for service, check t he information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the phone number on the Information section or contact your dealer . Symptom Check List Solutions No images on the screen. I cannot turn on the monitor. Is the power cord connecte[...]
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indicator on the monitor blinking at 1 second intervals? restore the image on the screen. If there is still no image, pr ess the 'SOURCE' button. Then press any key on the keyb oard again to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen. Connected using the DVI cable? You may get a blank screen if you boot the system before you[...]
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reads "Unrecognized monitor, Plug & Play (VESA DDC) monitor found". See 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 (V[...]
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Set the resolution at the Control Panel → Display → Settings. Contact the video card manufacturer for details. How can I set the Power Saving function? Windows XP : Set the resolution at the Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Screen Saver. Set the function at BIOS- SETUP of the computer. Windows ME/2000 : Set the resolution[...]
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Environment The location and the position of the monitor may influence the qua lity and other features of the monitor. If there are any sub woofer speak ers near the monitor, unplug and re locate the woofer to another room. Remove all electronic devices such as radios, f ans, clocks and telephones that are within 3 feet (one meter) of the monitor. [...]
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Model Specifications General Model Name SyncMaster 931BW LCD Panel Size 19 " Wide Diagonal (48 cm) Display area 408.24 mm (H) x 255.15 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.2835 mm (H) x 0.2835 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 31 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7M Colors (8bit) Resolution Optimum resolution 1440 X 900@60 Hz Maximum resolution 14[...]
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15pin to 15pin D-sub cable, Detachable DVI-D to DVI-D connector, Detachable, (Option) Signal Connectors 15pin 3-row D-Sub connector, 24pin 3-row DVI-D connector Dimensions (W x D x H) / Weight 448.0 X 58.5 X 311.0 mm / 17.6 x 2. 3 x 12.2 inch (Without Stand) 448.0 X 202.2 X 363.9 mm / 17.6 x 8.0 x 14.3 inch (With Stand) / 4.2 kg / 9.3 lbs VESA Moun[...]
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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 co mputer equipped with VESA DPMS functionality. As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Preset Timin[...]
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VESA, 1440 X 900 70,635 74,984 136,750 -/+ Horizontal Frequency The time to scan one line connecting t he right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is called Horizont al Cycle and the inverse number of the Horizontal Cycle is called Horizontal Frequency. Unit : kHz Vertical Frequency Like a fluorescent lamp, the screen has to repeat th[...]
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Contact SAMSUNG WO RLDWIDE If you have any questions or comm ents relati ng to Sa msung products, p lease contact th e SAMSUNG customer care center . North America U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUN G (7267864) http ://www.samsung. com CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864 ) http://www.samsung. com/ca MEXICO 01-800-SA MSUNG (7267864 ) http://www.samsung. com/mx Latin Amer[...]
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BELGIUM 02 201 241 8 http://www.samsung. com/be CZECH REPUBLIC 844 000 844 http ://www.samsung.co m/cz DENMARK 38 322 887 http://www.samsung. com/dk FINLAN D 09 693 79 5 54 http://www.samsung. com/fi FRANCE 08 25 3260 (€ 0,15/min) http://www.sa msung.com/fr GERMANY 018 05 - 121213 (€ 0,14/Min ) http://www.samsung. de HUNGARY 06-80-SAMSUNG (7267[...]
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INDIA 3030 8282, 18 00 1100 11 http://www.samsung. com/in INDONESIA 0800-112-888 8 http://www.samsung. com/id JAPAN 0120-327-527 http://www.samsun g.com/jp MALAYSIA 1800-88-9999 http ://www.samsung.co m/my PHILIPPINES 1800-10-SAMSUN G (7267864 ) http://www.samsung. com/ph SINGAPORE 1800-SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsun g.com/sg THAILAN D 1800-29[...]
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The number of horizontal and vertica l dots used to compose the screen i mage is calle d 'resolutio n'. This numb er shows the accur acy of the dis play. High resolution is good for performing multiple tasks as more image info rmation ca n be shown on the screen. Example :If the reso lution is 1440 X 9 00 , this m eans the screen is compo[...]
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MÉXICO IMPORTADO POR: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS MÉXICO. S.A. d e C.V. Vía Lopez Po rtillo No. 6, Col. San Fco. Ch ilpan Tultitlán, E stado de México, C.P . 54940 Tel: 01-55-574 7-5100 / 01 -800-726-786 4 EXPORTADO POR: Samsung Electronics CO.,LTD. 416, Mae tan -3dong, Yeo ngtong - gu, Suwon City, Gyeong gi-do Korea[...]
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PRODUCT INFORMATION (I mage Retention Free) LCD Monitors and TVs may have a n image retent ion when swi tching from on e image to an other especially after displaying a statio nary image for a long time. This guide is to demonstrate a corre ct usage of LCD products in order to pro tect them from Image retention. Warrant y Warranty does not cover an[...]
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Ex) The best way to prote ct your monitor from Image retentio n is to set your PC or S y stem to o p erate a Screen Saver p ro g ram when y ou are not usin g it. Image retention may not o ccur when a LCD panel is op erated under normal cond itions. Normal conditions are defined as continuously changi ng video patterns. Whe n the LCD panel is operat[...]