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Samsung SyncMaster 955DF, Owner'S Instructions Manual

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Safety Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2
Unpacking Your Monitor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
Setting up Your Monitor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4

Connecting Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
Plug and Play  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
Installing the Video Driver  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5

Windows

 

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 2000 and Windows

 

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 98  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5

Windows

 

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 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6

Self-Test Feature Check (STFC)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
Warm-up Time  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7

Adjusting Your Monitor   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8

User Controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
Automatic Save  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
Direct-Access Feature  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9

OSD Lock/Onlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9

Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10

Menu Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11

Position  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Size  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
Zoom  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
Parallel / Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
Pincushion / Trapezoid  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
Pinbalance   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
Linearity   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
Color  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
Clear Moiré . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
Degauss   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
Recall   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
User-Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
Sync. Input Type  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Video Input Level   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Menu Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
Menu Duration  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21

Appendix  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22

PowerSaver  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Specifications   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
Pin Assignments   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
Display Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26

Index  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27

 

Contents

9550eApp.book  Page 1  Thursday, December 30, 1999  10:19 AM

Summary of Contents for SyncMaster 955DF

Page 1: ...SyncMaster 955DF Color Monitor Owner s Instructions 9550eApp book Page i Thursday December 30 1999 10 19 AM ...

Page 2: ...ncMaster are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation VESA DPMS and DDC are registered trademarks of Video Electronics Standard Association the ENERGY STAR name and logo are registered trademarks of the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA As an ENERGY STAR Partner Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has deter...

Page 3: ...atic Save 9 Direct Access Feature 9 OSD Lock Onlock 9 Information 10 Menu Features 11 Position 11 Size 12 Zoom 12 Parallel Rotation 13 Pincushion Trapezoid 13 Pinbalance 14 Linearity 14 Color 15 Clear Moiré 16 Focus 16 Degauss 17 Recall 18 User Delete 18 Sync Input Type 19 Video Input Level 19 Menu Position 20 Menu Duration 20 Languages 21 Appendix 22 PowerSaver 22 Troubleshooting 23 Specification...

Page 4: ... with low humidity and a minimum of dust 8 Do not expose the monitor to rain or use it near water In kitchens near swimming pools etc If the monitor accidentally gets wet unplug it and contact an authorized dealer immediately You can clean the monitor with a damp cloth when necessary but be sure to unplug the monitor first 9 Place the monitor on a solid surface and treat it carefully The screen is...

Page 5: ...ems are included with your monitor If any items are missing contact your dealer Manual Power Cord Monitor and Stand Warranty Card Not available in all locations Driver Installation Diskette Not available in all locations 9550eApp book Page 3 Thursday December 30 1999 10 19 AM ...

Page 6: ... your adapter if necessary 4 Connect the signal cable with an adapter if necessary to the video port on the back of your computer This port might be directly attached to your computer or it might be part of a video adapter video card or graphics card 5 Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor 6 Plug the power cords of your computer and your monitor into ...

Page 7: ...he monitor driver insert the Driver diskette included with this monitor Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another Follow the directions as appropriate for the operating system you have Windows 2000 and Windows 98 1 Windows 2000 and Windows 98 will auto detect your new monitor and start the Add New Hardware Wizard if the drivers are not already installed Click t...

Page 8: ...TTINGS CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY ADVANCED PROPERTIES MONITOR tab HAVE DISK 2 Type the diskette letter in the box and click OK Self Test Feature Check STFC Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly If your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark and the power indicator is blinking run the monit...

Page 9: ...screen remains blank after using the previous procedure check your video controller and computer system your monitor is functioning properly Getting Help If your monitor does not display an image check your cable connections and refer to Troubleshooting on page 23 Warm up Time All monitors need time to become thermally stable the first time you turn them on each day Therefore to achieve more accur...

Page 10: ...ive menu or the OSD 3 buttons These buttons allow you to highlight and adjust items in the menu All menus automatically save your adjustments 3 seconds after you stop adjusting the setting 4 MENU button Use this button to open the OSD and activate a highlighted menu item 5 Brightness This rotary control adjusts the overall brightness of the display image Rotate the control to the left to increase ...

Page 11: ...h signal frequency as listed in Display Modes on page 26 If you have made no adjustments the on screen menu disappears and the monitor does not save anything To exit without saving the changes you have made press the EXIT button before the 3 seconds elapse Direct Access Feature The feature described on this page and the next page can be accessed quickly at the touch of one button When you finish m...

Page 12: ...frequencies received from the computer or video board is displayed along the bottom 2 Push the button once moré to see the user defined timing mode 3 Scroll down with the button to display the factory preset timings Note These screens do not allow any changes to the settings they are for information only Information Frequency Range H 30 85KHz V 50 160Hz Recommended Timing 1280x1024 75Hz Serial Num...

Page 13: ... change the position of the monitor s entire display 1 With the menu off push the button Push the button or button until the Position Size screen is displayed 2 Push the button or button to select Position 3 Push the button to open the Position adjustment screen 4 Use the and buttons to change the vertical position of the monitor s viewing area use the and buttons to change the horizontal position...

Page 14: ... Size of the monitor s viewing area Zoom Follow these instructions to get a close up or a longshot view of the monitor s viewing area 1 With the menu off push the button Push the button or button until the Position Size screen is displayed 2 Push the button or button to select Zoom 3 Push the button to open the Zoom adjustment screen 4 Use the button to decrease the screen viewing area Use the but...

Page 15: ...hen the sides of the display are bowed in or bowed out adjust the trapezoid setting when the top or bottom of the display is too large or small 1 With the menu off push the button Push the button or button until the Geometry screen is displayed 2 Push the button or button to select Pincushion Trapezoid 3 Push the button to open the Pincushion Trapezoid adjustment screen 4 Use the button or button ...

Page 16: ...rity setting when the display image is compressed at the left right or top bottom 1 With the menu off push the button Push the button or button until the Geometry screen is displayed 2 Push the button or button to select Linearity 3 Push the button to open the Linearity adjustment screen 4 Use the button or button to adjust the vertical Linearity RGB Geometry Parallel Rotation Pincushion Trapezoid...

Page 17: ...reen 4 The current color temperature is shown highlighted between 9300 and 5000K Use the button or button to adjust the color temperature 5 Adjust the color temperature as close to the desired temperature as possible using only the and buttons To fine tune the color hue use the or button to select R ed G reen or B lue then use the and buttons until you reach the desired color Note Recall does not ...

Page 18: ...o adjust vertical moiré Focus Use the focus control when the image displayed on the screen is not sharp in all areas 1 With the menu off push the button Push the button or button until the Screen OSD is displayed 2 Push the button or button to select Focus 3 Push the button to open the Focus adjustment screen 4 Use the button or button to adjust the focus along the left and right areas of the scre...

Page 19: ...ayed 2 Push the button or button to select Degauss 3 Push the button to execute the degauss function The degaussing screen will appear NOTE The monitor may buzz momentarily the image colors may change and the image will jiggle for a few seconds These effects are normal 4 After a few seconds the degauss main menu will return RGB G Advanced Degauss Recall Sync Input Type Video Input Level Access Fun...

Page 20: ...ct YES If you don t want to reset the monitor use the button to select NO NOTE If you have selected YES all settings listed above will be reset All other settings will remain the same CAUTION This operation resets all of the data in the user memory area for the current timing signal User Delete Push and hold EXIT button for at least 5 seconds CAUTION This operation resets all of the data in the us...

Page 21: ...e the button or button to select Separate or Sync on Green Video Input Level Some video cards use video signals higher than 1 0 V which causes the display to be very bright For those video cards use this feature to select the 1 0 V Level 1 With the menu off push the button Push the button or button until the Advanced screen is displayed 2 Push the button or button to select Video Input Level 3 Pus...

Page 22: ...are made for a certain time period You can set the amount of time the menu will wait before it turns off 1 With the menu off push the button Push the button or button until the Menu screen is displayed 2 Push the button or button to select Menu Duration 3 Push the button to open the menu duration selection screen 4 Use the or buttons to select 3 7 10 20 or 50 seconds 10 seconds is the default valu...

Page 23: ...on until the Menu screen is displayed 2 Push the button or button to select Languages 3 Push the button to open the language selection screen 4 Use the button or button to select the language you would like to use You can choose one of nine languages English Korean Russian Swedish Portuguese Italian French Spanish or German RGB Menu Menu Position Menu Duration Languages Access Function Languages D...

Page 24: ...l and vertical sync return This occurs when you move the computer s mouse or press a key on the keyboard This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR compliant and NUTEK compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPMS functionality For energy conservation turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed or when leaving it unattended for long periods State Normal Operation Power Saving Function mode EPA ...

Page 25: ...itor Sync Out of Range appears Check the maximum resolution and the frequency on the video port of your computer Compare these values with the data in the Display Modes Timing chart on page 26 The image is too light or too dark Adjust the Brightness or Contrast settings The image is too large or too small Adjust the Size settings The colors are distorted with dark or shadowed areas Activate the De...

Page 26: ...Terminated Video signal Analog video 0 7 Vpp positive at 75 Ω Separate sync TTL Level positive or negative Composite sync TTL Level positive or negative Sync on green Composite sync 0 3 Vpp negative Video 0 7 Vpp positive Maximum Pixel Clock 135 MHz Power Supply AC 100 240 V 10 60 Hz 50 Hz 3 Hz Power Consumption 110 W Maximum Dimensions Weight W x D x H Unit 18 4 x 18 3 x 19 0 inch 51 8 Ibs 468 x ...

Page 27: ...Sync Self Raster GND DDC Data H Sync V Sync DDC Clock Red Green Blue GND DDC Return GND R GND G GND B Reserved GND Sync Self Raster GND DDC Data H Sync Not Used DDC Clock Red Green Sync Blue GND DDC Return GND R GND G GND B Reserved GND Sync Self Raster GND DDC Data Not Used Not Used DDC Clock GND R Red H V Sync Sense 0 Green GND G Sense 1 Reserved Blue Sense 2 GND V Sync GND B GND H Sync 6 7 8 X ...

Page 28: ...z Pixel Clock MHz Sync Polarity H V IBM VGA2 720 x 400 31 469 70 087 28 322 IBM VGA3 640 x 480 31 469 59 940 25 175 VESA 640 x 480 43 269 85 008 36 000 VESA 800 x 600 46 875 75 000 49 500 VESA 800 x 600 53 674 85 061 56 250 VESA 1024 x 768 60 023 75 029 78 750 VESA 1024 x 768 68 677 84 997 94 500 VESA 1280 x 1024 79 976 75 025 135 000 Appendix 9550eApp book Page 26 Thursday December 30 1999 10 19 ...

Page 29: ...n Check Signal Cable 23 0 OSD Lock Unlock 13 P Parallelogram 13 Pinbalance 14 Pincushion 13 Position 11 Position Size 11 Power 22 Power button 9 Power indicator 9 Power off Mode 22 Power saving modes 22 Preset timing modes 26 R Recall 18 Rotation 13 S Screen 16 Size 12 Standby Mode 22 Suspend Mode 22 Sync input type 19 Sync Out of Range 23 T Trapezoid 13 Troubleshooting 23 U User Controls 8 User D...

Page 30: ...uct Declaration of conformity for products Marked with FCC Logo This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The party responsible for product compliance SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO L...

Page 31: ...ung House 225 Hook Rise South Surbiton Surrey KT6 7LD Tel 0181 391 0168 Fax 0181 397 9949 European Service Center National Service Stafford Park 12 Telford Shropshire TF3 3BJ Tel 01952 292 262 Fax 01952 292 033 THAILAND Samsung Service Center 729 729 1 JSP Tower Rachadapisek RD Bangpongpang Yannawa Bangkok 10120 Tel 662 2954508 14 Fax 662 2954267 SOUTH AFRICA Samsung Electronics South Africa Somer...

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