Samsung SyncMaster 740N Plus Manual Download Page 39

disappears.  
Please change to the recommended 
mode during this one-minute period. 
 
(The message is displayed again if 
the system is rebooted.) 

There is no image on the 
screen.  
Is the power indicator on 
the monitor blinking at 1 
second intervals?

The monitor is in PowerSaver mode. 
 
press a key on the keyboard to 
activate the monitor and restore the 
image on the screen.  
 
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.

Have you locked the On 
Screen Display (OSD) 
Menu to prevent changes?

Unlock the OSD by pressing the 
[MENU /  ] button for at least 5 
seconds.

The screen shows 
strange colors or just 
black and white.

Is the screen displaying 
only one color as if looking 
at the screen through a 
cellophane paper? 

Check the signal cable 
connection.Make sure the video 
card is fully inserted in it's slot.

Have the screen colors 
become strange after 
running a program or due 
to a crash between 
applications?

Reboot the computer.

Has the video card been 
set properly?

Set the video card by referring to the 
video card manual. 

The screen suddenly 
has become 
unbalanced.

Have you changed the 
video card or the driver?

Adjust screen image position and 
size using the OSD.

Have you adjusted the 
resolution or frequency to 
the monitor?

Adjust the resolution and frequency 
at the video card.  
(Refer to the 

Preset Timing Modes

).

The screen can be unbalanced due to the cycle of the video card signals. 
Readjust Position by referring to the OSD.

The screen is out of 
focus or OSD cannot 
be adjusted.

Have you adjusted the 
resolution or frequency on 
the monitor?

Adjust the resolution and frequency 
of the video card.  
(Refer to the 

Preset Timing Modes

).

LED is blinking but no 
images on the screen.

Is the frequency properly 
adjusted when checking 
the Display Timing on the 
menu?

Adjust the frequency properly by 
referring to the video card manual 
and the 

Preset Timing Modes

.  

(The maximum frequency per 
resolution may differ from product to 
product.) 

There are only 16 
colors shown on the 
screen. 
The screen colors 
have changed after 
changing the video 
card.

Have the Windows colors 
been set properly? 

Windows ME/2000/XP: 
Set the colors properly at the 

Control Panel 

 Display 

 

Settings

Has the video card been 
set properly?

Set the video card by referring to the 
video card manual. 

There is a message 
that reads 
"Unrecognized 
monitor, Plug & Play 
(VESA DDC) monitor 
found". 

Have you installed the 
monitor driver?

Install the monitor driver according 
to the 

Driver Installation Instructions

.

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

.

Summary of Contents for SyncMaster 740N Plus

Page 1: ...Install driver Install programs SyncMaster 740NPlus 940NPlus ...

Page 2: ...nd 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 an extended period of time set your computer to DPMS If using a screen saver set it to active screen mode The images here are for reference only and are not applicable in all cases or countries ...

Page 3: ...se fire Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects upon them which could cause damage z This may cause electric shock or fire Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to one outlet z This may cause fire Do not disconnect the power cord while using the monitor z A surge may be caused by the separation and may damage the monitor Do not use the power cord when the conne...

Page 4: ...does not protrude from the showcase or shelf z Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or the person carrying it Do not place the product on an unstable or small surface area z Place the product on an even and stable surface as the product may fall and cause harm to someone walking by specifically children Do not place the product on the floor z Take care as someone specifically child...

Page 5: ...al When installing the product make sure to keep it away from the wall more than 10 cm 4 inches for ventilation purposes z Poor ventilation may cause an increase in the internal temperature of the product resulting in a shortened component life and degraded performance Keep the plastic packaging bag out of children s reach z The plastic packaging bag may cause suffocation if children play with it ...

Page 6: ...er Center for interior cleaning once a year z Keep the product s interior clean Dust which has accumulated in the interior over an extended period of time may cause a malfunction or fire Others Do not remove the cover or back z This may cause electric shock or fire z Refer to a qualified servicing company If your monitor does not operate normally in particular if there is any unusual sound or smel...

Page 7: ...damage to the cable Do not move the monitor right or left by pulling only the wire or the signal cable z This may cause a breakdown electric shock or fire due to damage to the cable Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet z Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire Do not place water containers chemical products or small metal objects on the monitor z This may cause a malfunction electri...

Page 8: ...onitor continuously at a too close angle may result in damage to your eyesight 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 z Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or the person carrying it Using the product in a location prone to vibrations may sh...

Page 9: ...r Try to maintain a good posture when using the monitor z Keep your back straight z Keep a distance of about 45 50 cm between your eyes and the monitor screen 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 ang...

Page 10: ...r monitor If any items are missing contact your dealer Contact a local dealer to buy optional items Unpacking Without stand Monitor With stand Monitor Simple stand Bottom MagicRotation program can not be provided as Simple Stand does not support Pivot function ...

Page 11: ...Sliding Stand Monitor Lowest HAS Stand Manual Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card Not available in all locations User s Guide Monitor Driver Natural Color software MagicTune software MagicRotation software Cable D sub Cable Power Cord ...

Page 12: ... configured values may not be comfortable for your eyes depending on your taste If this is the case adjust the brightness and contrast by using the OSD menu 2 Text For documentations or work involving a lot of 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 Movi...

Page 13: ...e stand Pivot stand Sliding Stand Lowest HAS Stand 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 monitor RGB IN port Connect the signal cable to the 15 pin D sub port on the back of your monitor POWER on off Switch option Use this button for turn the monitor on and off Kensington...

Page 14: ... connection 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 monitor RGB IN Connected to a Macintosh Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the D sub connection cable If the monitor and the computer are connected you can turn them on and use them Using the Stand Monitor Assembly ...

Page 15: ...Monitor and Bottom Pivot Stand Sliding Stand A Stand Stopper Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 75 mm x 75 mm VESA compliant mounting interface pad ...

Page 16: ...nger or other base Installing the Monitor Driver Automatic 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 file at the Internet web site shown...

Page 17: ... 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 file at the Internet web site shown below z Internet web site http www samsung com Worldwide http ...

Page 18: ...uration for your monitor is completed The monitor can be used as is If the message Windows needs is displayed as shown in the figure below click Continue 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 6 Click Update Driver in the Driver tab ...

Page 19: ...ers 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 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 ...

Page 20: ...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 ...

Page 21: ...ct 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 ...

Page 22: ...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 Drive...

Page 23: ...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 If there is no Mode at All Display Modes select the level of resolution and vertical frequency by referring to the Preset Timing Modes ...

Page 24: ...information refer to Help F1 in the software program Installing the Natural Color Software Insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD ROM Drive The initial Natural Color screen will appear Click on Natural Color in the startup window to install the Natural Color software To install the program manually insert the CD included with the Samsung monitor into the CD ROM Drive click the...

Page 25: ...e adjustment menu 2 This button allows you to adjust items in the menu 3 Press this button to Activates a highlighted menu item 4 AUTO Press to Self Adjusts the incoming PC signal automatically The values of fine coarse and position are adjusted automatically AUTO ...

Page 26: ...signal The values of fine coarse and position are adjusted automatically Available in analog mode only 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 automaticall...

Page 27: ...You can also adjust the brightness and contrast of the monitor with the OSD adjustment locking feature MagicBright Menu Description MagicBright Push the MagicBright button to circle through available preconfigured modes Seven different modes Custom Text Internet Game Sport Movie Dynamic Contrast Brightness ...

Page 28: ...e button to adjust brightness 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 Image Reset Color Reset Information Picture ...

Page 29: ...ghtness according to personal preference Direct Access Feature When OSD is not on the screen push the button to adjust brightness 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 Color ...

Page 30: ...This function is to adjust the hue of the MagicZone Saturation This function is to adjust the saturation of the MagicZone Brightness This function is to adjust the brightness of the MagicZone Sharpness This function is to adjust the sharpness of the MagicZone H Position This function is to move the MagicZone horizontally V Position This function is to move the MagicZone vertically H Size This func...

Page 31: ...izontal stripes If the noise persists even after fine tuning repeat it after adjusting the frequency clock speed Available in analog mode only Sharpness Changes the clearance of image Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent H Position Changes the horizontal position of the monitor s entire display Available in analog mode only V Position Changes the vertical position of the monito...

Page 32: ...ge the horizontal position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor V Position You can change the vertical position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor Transparency Change the transparency of the background of the OSD 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 tu...

Page 33: ...Reset Image parameters are replaced with the factory default values Color Reset Color parameters are replaced with the factory default values Information Menu Description Information Shows a video source display mode on the OSD screen ...

Page 34: ...te the MagicTune executable icon appears on your desktop Double click the icon to start the program Installation Problems The installation of MagicTune can be affected by such factors as the video card motherboard and the network environment System Requirements OS z Windows 2000 z Windows XP Home Edition z Windows XP Professional z Windows Vista Hardware z 32 MB Memory above z 60 MB Hard disk spac...

Page 35: ... XP go to 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 Visit the MagicTune website for technical support f...

Page 36: ... the MagicRotation to work properly The installed Display Driver should be the latest driver supplied by the vendor 2 If some applications like Windows Media Player Real Player etc are not displaying movie files properly in 90 180 and 270 orientations then do the following Close the application Select the Orientation 90 180 270 you want to view the application Relaunch the application In most case...

Page 37: ...ption of the Windows Control Panel Perform the following steps to remove MagicRotation 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 Start menu 2 Click the Add Remove Programs icon in Control Panel 3 In the Add Remove Programs screen scroll down to find MagicRotation Click on it to highlight it 4 Click the Change ...

Page 38: ...e 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 Modes Note If the initial screen the login screen does not appear contact the Service Center or your dealer Can you see Not Optimum Mode Recommended mode 1280 x 1024 60 Hz on the screen You can see this message when the signal from the video card exceeds...

Page 39: ... using the OSD Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency to the monitor Adjust the resolution and frequency at the video card Refer to the Preset Timing Modes The screen can be unbalanced due to the cycle of the video card signals Readjust Position by referring to the OSD The screen is out of focus or OSD cannot be adjusted Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency on the monitor Adjust th...

Page 40: ...ed to reboot the computer for it to operate normally after installing or removing the program Visit the MagicTune website and download the installation software for MagicTune MAC Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor 1 Check if the power cord and the video cables are properly connected to the computer 2 Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting If it does ...

Page 41: ...s 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 you will see a box in the illustration below This box appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged 4 Turn off your m...

Page 42: ...uble 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 z 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 disconnec...

Page 43: ... resolution 1280 x 1024 75 Hz Input Signal Terminated RGB Analog DVI Digital Visual Interface Compliant Digital RGB 0 7Vp p Positive at 75Ω 10 Separate H V sync Composite sync TTL level positive or negative Maximum Pixel Clock 140 MHz Power Supply AC 100 240 V 10 50 60 Hz Signal Cable 15pin to 15pin D sub cable Detachable Dimensions WxHxD Weight Simple Stand 366 0 x 391 2 x 200 0 mm 14 4 x 15 4 x ...

Page 44: ...ny problelms z For example the number of TFT LCD sub pixels contained in this product are 3 932 160 Note Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice Class B Equipment Information Communication equipment for residential use This product complies with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives for residential use and can be used in all areas including common residential ar...

Page 45: ...870 68 681 75 062 100 00 VESA 640 x 480 37 500 75 000 31 500 VESA 640 x 480 37 861 72 809 31 500 VESA 800 x 600 35 156 56 250 36 000 VESA 800 x 600 37 879 60 317 40 000 VESA 800 x 600 46 875 75 000 49 500 VESA 800 x 600 48 077 72 188 50 000 VESA 1024 x 768 48 363 60 004 65 000 VESA 1024 x 768 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 00 VESA 1280 x...

Page 46: ...Rate Unit Hz ...

Page 47: ...esolution 1280 x 1024 75 Hz Input Signal Terminated RGB Analog DVI Digital Visual Interface Compliant Digital RGB 0 7Vp p Positive at 75Ω 10 Separate H V sync Composite sync SOG TTL level positive or negative Maximum Pixel Clock 140 MHz Power Supply AC 100 240 V 10 50 60 Hz Signal Cable 15pin to 15pin D sub cable Detachable Dimensions WxHxD Weight Simple Stand 407 6 x 421 5 x 217 0mm 16 0 x 16 6 x...

Page 48: ...y problelms z For example the number of TFT LCD sub pixels contained in this product are 3 932 160 Note Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice Class B Equipment Information Communication equipment for residential use This product complies with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives for residential use and can be used in all areas including common residential are...

Page 49: ...870 68 681 75 062 100 00 VESA 640 x 480 37 500 75 000 31 500 VESA 640 x 480 37 861 72 809 31 500 VESA 800 x 600 35 156 56 250 36 000 VESA 800 x 600 37 879 60 317 40 000 VESA 800 x 600 46 875 75 000 49 500 VESA 800 x 600 48 077 72 188 50 000 VESA 1024 x 768 48 363 60 004 65 000 VESA 1024 x 768 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 00 VESA 1280 x...

Page 50: ...Rate Unit Hz ...

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Page 52: ...com uk SLOVAKIA 0800 SAMSUNG 7267864 http www samsung com sk SPAIN 902 10 11 30 http www samsung com es SWEDEN 0771 400 200 http www samsung com se SWITZERLAND 0800 7267864 http www samsung com ch U K 0870 SAMSUNG 7267864 http www samsung com uk CIS ESTONIA 800 7267 http www samsung ee LATVIA 800 7267 http www samsung com lv LITHUANIA 8 800 77777 http www samsung lt KAZAKHSTAN 8 800 080 1188 http ...

Page 53: ...dge of the screen horizontally is called Horizontal Cycle The inverse number of the Horizontal Cycle is called Horizontal Frequency Unit kHz Interlace and Non Interlace Methods Showing the horizontal lines of the screen from the top to the bottom in order is called the Non Interlace method while showing odd lines and then even lines in turn is called the Interlace method The Non Interlace method i...

Page 54: ... If you view a fixed screen for an extended period of time residual image or blurriness may appear Change the mode to energy save or set a screensaver to move the picture when you need to be away from the monitor for an extended period of time Authority Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2007 Samsung Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved Reproduction in any manner wh...

Page 55: ...416 Mae tan 3dong Yeongtong gu Suwon City Gyeonggi do Korea ...

Page 56: ...Save Mode Ex z Turn the power off when using a stationary pattern z Use a Screen saver if possible z Set the Monitor to power off with the PC Display Properties Power Scheme Turn the power off for 4 hours after 20 hours in use Turn the power off for 2 hours after 12 hours in use Screen saver in one color or a moving image is recommended Suggestions for specific applications Ex Airports Transit Sta...

Page 57: ...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 pattern is changed To prevent this the accumulated ...

Page 58: ...nment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling Business ...

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