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Safety Instructions

Notational

 Note

These safety instructions must be followed to ensure your safety and prevent property damage.

Make sure to read the instructions carefully and use the product in the correct manner.

 Warning / Caution

Otherwise, it may result in death or personal injury.

Otherwise, it may result in personal injury or property damage.

 Notational Conventions

Prohibited

Important to read and under-
stand 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 computer to DPM.

If using screen saver, set it to active screen mode.

The images here are for reference only, and are not applicable in all cases (or
countries).

Shortcut to Anti-Afterimage Instructions

 Do not use a damaged power cord or plug or a damaged or loose power

outlet.

Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire.

 Do not touch the power plug with wet hands when removing or plug-

ging the plug into the outlet.

Otherwise, this may result in electric shock.

 Make sure to connect the power cord to a grounded power outlet.

Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or personal injury.

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Summary of Contents for 932BW - SyncMaster - 19" LCD Monitor

Page 1: ...SyncMaster 932BW PLUS LCD Monitor User Manual ...

Page 2: ...t touch Ground to prevent an electric shock Power When not used for extended period of time set your computer to DPM If using screen saver set it to active screen mode The images here are for reference only and are not applicable in all cases or countries Shortcut to Anti Afterimage Instructions Do not use a damaged power cord or plug or a damaged or loose power outlet Otherwise this may result in...

Page 3: ... the provided power cord of another product Otherwise this may result in fire or electric shock Installation Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center when installing your monitor in a location with heavy dust high or low temperatures high humidity and exposed to chemical substances and where it operates for 24 hours such as at airports train stations etc Failure to do so may cause serious d...

Page 4: ... cause personal injury Make sure to install the specified wall mount Install your product in a well ventilated location Ensure that there is a clearance of more than 10 cm from the wall Otherwise it may result in fire due to an increase in the internal tem perature Ensure that the packaging vinyl is kept away from children Otherwise it may result in serious harm suffocation if children play with i...

Page 5: ...ecified cloth adding only a little water As the product may be scratched if there is any foreign material on the cloth make sure to shake it thoroughly before using it When cleaning the product do not spray water directly onto the main body of the product Ensure that water does not enter the product and that it is not wet Otherwise this may result in electric shock fire or a malfunction Others The...

Page 6: ...perature Do not place any containers containing water vases flowerpots med icines as well as any metal on the product If water or a foreign material enters the product disconnect the power cord and contact a Service Center This may result in a product malfunction electric shock or fire Do not use or keep combustible spray or flammable material near the product Otherwise this may result in an explo...

Page 7: ...rsonal injury or death If you do not use the product for a long period of time disconnect the power cord from the power outlet Otherwise this may result in overheating or fire due to dust and may result in fire due to electric shock or leakage Do not place any heavy items or toys or confectionery such as cookies etc that may attract the attentions of children onto the product Your children may han...

Page 8: ...en to reach Otherwise it may fall and result in personal injury Since the front part of the product is heavy install the product on a level and stable surface Do not put any heavy objects on the product This may result in personal injury and or damage to the product Good Postures When Using the Monitor Try to maintain a good posture when using the monitor Keep your back straight Keep a distance of...

Page 9: ... 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 8 ...

Page 10: ...tes 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 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 availabl...

Page 11: ...s D Sub Cable Power Cord Others Cleaning Cloth Note This is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature Sold separately DVI Cable Your Monitor Front MENU button MENU Introduction 10 ...

Page 12: ...tions or works involving heavy 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 automatically detect distribution of inputted visual signal and adjust to create...

Page 13: ...s 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 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 monito...

Page 14: ...hysically fix the system when using it in a public place 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 13 ...

Page 15: ...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...

Page 16: ...Using the Stand Folding the base Note You can tilt the monitor upwards at an angle of 0 to18 Connections 15 ...

Page 17: ...ating system you have Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here Internet web site http www samsung com Worldwide Installing the Monitor Driver Automatic 1 Insert CD into the CD ROM drive 2 Click Windows 3 Choose your monitor model in the model list then click the OK button 4 If you can see following message window then click the Continue Anyway b...

Page 18: ...rt your Manual CD into your CD ROM drive 2 Click Start and Control Panel Then double click on Appearance and Personalization 3 Click Personalization and then Display Settings 4 Click Advanced Settings 5 Click Properties in the Monitor tab If the Properties button is deactivated it means the configuration for your monitor is completed The monitor can be used as is If the message Windows needs is di...

Page 19: ...osted 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 list of device drivers on my computer 8 Click Have Disk and select the folder for example D Drive where the driver setup file is located and click OK Using the Software 18 ...

Page 20: ...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 ...

Page 21: ...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 Using the Software 20 ...

Page 22: ...owing message window then click the Continue Anyway button Then click OK button 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 9 Click the Close button then click OK button continually Using the Software 21 ...

Page 23: ... is active click the Properties button then follow next steps continually 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 ...

Page 24: ...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 Timing 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 En...

Page 25: ...fer to Help F1 in the software program How to install the Natural Color software Insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD ROM Drive Then the initial screen of the program Natural Color will be executed Click Natural Color on the initial screen to install the Natural Color software To install the program manually insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD ROM Dri...

Page 26: ...allation Status window appears 9 Click Finish 10 When the installation is complete the MagicTune executable icon appears on your desktop Double click the icon to start the program MagicTune execution icon may not appear depending on specification of computer sys tem or monitor If that happens press F5 Key Installation Problems The installation of MagicTune can be affected by such factors as the vi...

Page 27: ... Control Panel in the Start menu 2 Click the Add or Remove Programs icon in Control Panel 3 In the Add or Remove Programs screen scroll down to find MagicTune Click on it to highlight it 4 Click the Change Remove button to remove the program 5 Click Yes to begin the uninstall process 6 Wait until the Uninstall Complete dialog box appears Note Visit the MagicTune website for technical support for M...

Page 28: ...l The values of Fine Coarse and Position are adjusted automatically To make the automatic adjustment function sharper execute the AUTO function while the AUTO PATTERN is on If auto adjustment does not work properly press AUTO button again to adjust picture with more accuracy If you change resolution in the control panel auto function will be executed automatically OSD Lock Unlock When pressing the...

Page 29: ...rrent 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 than five 5 seconds to deactivate the OSD adjustment lock function Adjusting the Monitor 28 ...

Page 30: ...djust the brightness and contrast and adjust MagicBright using the Direct button MagicBright Push the MagicBright button to circle through available preconfigured modes Seven different modes Custom Text Internet Game Sport Movie and Dynamic Contrast Adjusting the Monitor 29 ...

Page 31: ...Brightness When OSD is not on the screen push the Brightness button to adjust brightness SOURCE Selects the Video signal while the OSD is off Analog Digital Adjusting the Monitor 30 ...

Page 32: ... Position Transparen cy Display Time Setup Auto Source Image Reset Color Reset RTA Image Size Information Picture Brightness Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast 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 Adjusting the Monitor 31 ...

Page 33: ...n menus to change the contrast according to personal preference Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent MENU MENU Color Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast MagicColor Adjusting the Monitor 32 ...

Page 34: ...n the left Full Displays not only vivid natural color but also more realistic natural skin color with clearness Intelligent Displays vivid natural color with clearness MENU MENU ColorTone 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 ac...

Page 35: ...s individual Red Green Blue color balance Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent MENU MENU Gamma Gamma correction changes the luminance of the colors with intermediate luminance Adjusting the Monitor 34 ...

Page 36: ...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 35 ...

Page 37: ... 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 36 ...

Page 38: ...ilable 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 37 ...

Page 39: ...e 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 Adjusting the Monitor 38 ...

Page 40: ...u 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 39 ...

Page 41: ...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 40 ...

Page 42: ... 5 sec 10 sec 20 sec 200 sec MENU MENU Setup Auto Source Select Auto Source for the monitor to automatically select the signal source MENU MENU Adjusting the Monitor 41 ...

Page 43: ...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 MENU Adjusting the Monitor 42 ...

Page 44: ... 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 original speed RTA Off Deactivates the RTA function so that the panel operates at its original response speed MENU MENU Adjusting the Monitor 43 ...

Page 45: ...he screen is displayed in accordance with the screen aspect ratio of the input signals Wide A full screen is displayed regardless of the screen aspect ratio of the input signals Note This does not operate when the resolution of your PC is set to Wide MENU MENU Adjusting the Monitor 44 ...

Page 46: ...Information Shows a video source display mode on the OSD screen MENU MENU Adjusting the Monitor 45 ...

Page 47: ...ges If there is something wrong with the input signal a message appears on the screen or the screen goes blank although the power indicator LED is still on The message may indicate that the monitor is out of scan range or that you need to check the signal cable Environment The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality and other features of the monitor If there are any sub ...

Page 48: ...s set to analog Press SOURCE button to have the monitor double check the input signal source Q If the power is on reboot the computer to see the initial screen the login screen which can be seen A If the initial screen the login screen appears boot the computer in the applicable mode the safe mode for Windows ME XP 2000 and then change the frequency of the video card Refer to the Preset Timing Mod...

Page 49: ...en shows strange colors or just black and white Q Is the screen displaying only one color as if looking at the screen through a cellophane paper A Check the signal cable connection A Make sure the video card is fully inserted in its slot Q Have the screen colors become strange after running a program or due to a crash between ap plications A Reboot the computer Q Has the video card been set proper...

Page 50: ... installed the monitor driver A Install the monitor driver according to the Driver Installation Instructions Q See the video card manual to see if the Plug Play VESA DDC function can be supported A Install the monitor driver according to the Driver Installation Instructions Check when MagicTune does not function properly Q MagicTune feature is found only on PC VGA with Window OS that supports Plug...

Page 51: ...led the adapter video driver and the monitor driver Check if the scanning ratio of the video screen is set to between 56 Hz 75 Hz Do not exceed 75 Hz when using the maximum resolution If you have problems in installing the adapter video driver boot the computer in Safe Mode remove the Display Adapter in the Control Panel System Device Administrator and then reboot the computer to reinstall the ada...

Page 52: ...l Q How can I clean the outer case LCD Panel 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 need assista...

Page 53: ...nput Signal Terminated RGB Analog DVI Digital Visual Interface Compliant Digital RGB 0 7 Vp p 5 TTL level V high 2 0 V V low 0 8 V Maximum Pixel Clock 137 MHz Analog Digital Power Supply AC 100 240 V 10 50 60 Hz 3 Hz Signal Cable 15pin to 15pin D sub cable Detachable DVI D to DVI D connector Detachable Option Dimensions W x H x D Weight Simple Stand 449 x 374 x 199 mm 17 7 x 14 7 x 7 8 inch 4 1 kg...

Page 54: ...aves than Class A equipment PowerSaver This monitor has a built in power management system called PowerSaver This system saves energy by switching your monitor to low power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time The monitor automatically returns to normal operation when you press a key on the keyboard For energy conservation turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed or when ...

Page 55: ...68 56 476 70 069 75 000 VESA 1024 x 768 60 023 75 029 78 750 VESA 1152 x 864 67 500 75 000 108 000 VESA 1280 x 960 60 000 60 000 108 000 VESA 1280 x 1024 63 981 60 020 108 000 VESA 1280 x 1024 79 976 75 025 135 000 VESA 1440 x 900 55 935 59 887 106 500 VESA 1440 x 900 70 635 74 984 136 750 Horizontal Frequency The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horiz...

Page 56: ...ture by performing the Auto Adjustment function in display screen that is appeared as window termination button is pressed If there s still noise after the automatic adjustment use the Fine Coarse adjustment func tion When viewing a fixed screen for an extended period of time a residual image or blur riness may appear Change the mode to energy save or set a screensaver to move the picture when you...

Page 57: ... Ex Airports Transit Stations Stock Markets Banks and Controlling Systems We recom mend that you follow set up of your display system program as below Display Information together with Logo or Moving image cycle Ex Cycle Display Information for 1 hour followed by a Display Logo or moving image for 1 minute Change the Color Information periodically Use 2 different colors Ex Rotate the Color Informa...

Page 58: ...itions 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 electrodes increases with time forcing the liquid crystal to lean When this occurs the previous image may be seen when the p...

Page 59: ...Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406 2 Pixel fault Class II Information 58 ...

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Page 62: ...orizontal Cycle is called Horizontal Fre quency Unit kHz Interlace and Non Interlace Methods Showing the horizontal lines of the screen from the top to the bot tom sequentially is called the Non Interlace method while show ing odd lines and then even lines in turn is called the Interlace method The Non Interlace method is used for the majority of monitors to ensure a clear image The Interlace meth...

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