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Summary of Contents for SyncMaster 957FS

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Page 2: ... A Installation Self Test Feature Check Cleaning Other Introduction Specifications Unpacking General Specifications Front Preset Display Modes Rear PowerSaver Bottom Setup Information Connecting Your Monitor Service Installing the Monitor Driver Terms Windows 2000 Regulatory Other Operating System Natural Color Base Installation MouScreen S W Authority ...

Page 3: ...this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equip ment Notational Warning Caution Notation Conventions Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet Do not touch Grounding to prevent an electric shock ...

Page 4: ...scent substance on the inside of the CDT Do not use a damaged or loose plug This may cause an electric shock or fire Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands This may cause an electric shock or fire Use only a properly grounded plug and recepticle An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy ...

Page 5: ...ct the plug from the outlet during storms or lightening or if it is not used for a long period of time Failure to do so may cause an electric shock or fire Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to an outlet This may cause a fire Power ...

Page 6: ...ation with low humidity and a mini mum of dust An electric shock or fire could result inside the monitor Do not drop the monitor when moving it This may cause damage to the product or human body Place the monitor on a flat and stable surface The monitor can cause injury by falling Set down the monitor carefully It could be damaged or broken Installation ...

Page 7: ...or face down The CDT surface may be damaged Do not use the monitor without the monitor stand It could break down or cause a fire due to bad ventilation If the monitor must be used without the supplied stand take steps to insure proper ventilation Installation ...

Page 8: ...fire Do not set a glass of water chemicals or any small metal objects on the monitor This may cause damage electric shock or a fire If a foreign substance gets into the monitor disconnect the plug and then contact a service center Clean When cleaning the monitor case or the surface of the CDT wipe with a slightly moistened soft fabric Do not clean Flat monitor with water Use a water diluted mild d...

Page 9: ... any unusual sounds or smells coming from it unplug it immediately and contact an authorized dealer or service This may cause an electric shock or a fire Do not place any heavy objects on the monitor This may cause an electric shock or a fire For each hour of looking at the monitor you should let your eyes rest for 5 minutes This will reduce eye fatigue Do not use or store inflammable substances n...

Page 10: ...e 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 a fire due to damage to the cable Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings This may cause an electric shock fire or injury Keep the monitor away from any magnetic substances This may cause discoloring or distortion of the image Other ...

Page 11: ... attached Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor If any items are missing contact your dealer Power Cord Stand Signal Cable Option Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card Not available in all locations User s Guide and Driver Installation CD USB Cable USB Hub Option ...

Page 12: ...items in the menu 4 Menu button Use this button to open the OSD and activate a highlighted menu item 5 Power indicator This light glows green during normal operation and blinks amber once as the monitor saves your adjustments 6 Power button Use this button to turn the monitor on and off Note See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions For energy ...

Page 13: ...he monitor 2 Signal Cable Connect the signal cable to the video port on your computer video board video card or graphics card 3 BNC Connectors Option Connect the signal cable to the BNC signal port on the back of your monitor 4 USB Connector Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the back of your monitor Note See Connecting Your Monitor for further information regarding cable connections Rear ...

Page 14: ...e signal cable to the video port on your computer video board video card or graphics card 2 Power Port Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor 3 Tilt Swivel Base You can separate the base from the monitor Bottom ...

Page 15: ...3 If you are using a Macintosh computer connect the cable to a Macintosh adapter and set the pins on your adapter Adapter not included A PC compatible computer does not need an adapter 4 Connect the signal cable to the BNC signal port on the back of your monitor computer 5 Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the back of your monitor computer Note Turn on your computer and monitor If your moni...

Page 16: ...e Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here z Internet web site http www samsung monitor com Europe http www samsungmonitor com USA http www sec co kr Korea http www samsungmonitor com cn China Windows ME 98 95 1 Insert CD into the CD ROM driver 2 Click Windows ME 98 95 Driver 3 Choose your monitor model in the model list then click the OK button...

Page 17: ...all button in the Warning window 5 If you can see following Message window then click the Continue Anyway button Then click OK button This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo and this installation don t damage your system The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor Homepage http www samsung monitor com 6 Monitor driver installation is completed Setup ...

Page 18: ... driver program file at the Internet web site shown here z Internet web site http www samsung monitor com Europe http www samsungmonitor com USA http www sec co kr Korea http www samsungmonitor com cn China Microsoft Windows XP Operating System 1 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 t...

Page 19: ...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 Setup ...

Page 20: ... 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 Driver 8 Click the Open button then click OK button 9 Choose your monitor model and click the ...

Page 21: ...ect Show all devices then choose the monitor that corresponds to the one you connected to your computer and click OK 10 Continue choosing Close button and O K button until you close the Display Properties dialogue box Microsoft Windows 95 Operating System First determine the Windows 95 version installed on your computer by right clicking the My Computer icon on PC and selecting Properties The vers...

Page 22: ...y referring to the Preset Display 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 Enter at the first and the second screen after executing the X86Config file 2 The third screen is for setting your mouse 3 Set a mouse for your computer 4 The next screen is for selecting a keyboard 5 Set a Keyboard ...

Page 23: ...User s Manual 21 Setup With the built in pedestal you can tilt and or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle Note The base is detachable Base Installation Tilt Swivel Base ...

Page 24: ...e down on a flat work surface 2 Align the tabs on the base with the corresponding slots on the bottom of the monitor 3 Press the base onto the monitor until the tabs are fully engaged in the slots 4 Push the base toward the front of the monitor until the release latch clicks into the locked position Do not bend the snap ...

Page 25: ...e The base will align with the monitor slots in only one position Base Installation Attaching and Removing the Bose 5 Squeeze and pull up on the release latch on the base 6 Push the base toward the back of the monitor and lift up to remove the base ...

Page 26: ...o conferencing systems or photos by emphasizing a certain area on the screen 2 Exit button Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD 3 Adjust buttons These buttons allow you to highlight and adjust items in the menu 4 Menu button Use this button to open the OSD and activate a highlighted menu item ...

Page 27: ...ecrease the brightness 3 Push the button to increase the contrast or the button to decrease the contrast 1 Push and hold in the Menu button for 10 seconds or more to Lock the OSD In this case even if you click the Menu button the control screen will not be printed 2 Push and hold in the Menu button for 10 seconds or more to UnLock the OSD Menu How to adjust Brightness Contrast OSD lock unlock ...

Page 28: ...he horizontal position of the monitor s viewing area Follow these instructions to change the size of the monitor s entire display 1 Push the Menu button 2 Push the button or button until the Position Size screen is displayed push the button or button to select Size 3 Push the Menu button to open the Size adjustment screen 4 Use the and Âbuttons to change the vertical size of the monitor s viewing ...

Page 29: ...rease the screen viewing area Use the button to enlarge the screen viewing area Adjust the parallelogram setting when the display is leaning left or right adjust the rotation setting when the entire display is tilted left or right 1 Push the Menu button 2 Push the button or button until the Geometry screen is displayed 3 Push the Menu button to open the Parallel Rotation adjustment screen 4 Use th...

Page 30: ...on to open the Pincushion Trapezoid adjustment screen 4 Use the button or button to adjust the pincushion setting Use the button or button to adjust the trapezoid setting Adjust the pinbalance setting when the sides of the display are bowed towards the left or right 1 Push the Menu button 2 Push the button or button until the Geometry screen is displayed Push the button or button to select Pinbala...

Page 31: ...ner adjustment screen 4 Use the or buttons to adjust the SidePin Corner correction Adjust the Pinbalance Corner correction when the sides of the display are bowed in or bowed out adjust the side pinbalance corner correction when the top or bottom of the display is too large or small 1 Push the Menu button 2 Push the button or button until the Geometry screen is displayed Push the button or button ...

Page 32: ...e or button to select R ed G reen or B lue then use the and buttons until you reach the desired color Color temperature is a measure of the warmth of the image colors The available range is between 5000 to 9300K Follow these steps to change the color temperature and adjust individual R G B color control Note Recall does not reset the color settings 1 Push the Menu button 2 Push the button or butto...

Page 33: ...ust 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 A moire pattern can appear on your screen looking like a series of concentric circles or arcs To eliminate this pattern use the clear moire adjustments 1 Push the M...

Page 34: ...n 4 Use the button or button to adjust the vertical Linearity Use the focus control when the image displayed on the screen is not sharp in all areas 1 Push the Menu button 2 Push the button or button until the Screen OSD is displayed Push the button or button to select Focus 3 Push the Menu button to open the Focus adjustment screen 4 Use the button or button to adjust the focus along the left and...

Page 35: ... convergence Use the button or button to adjust the vertical convergence The Degauss feature will remove color impurities caused by magnetic fields Do not use the Degauss feature more than once within a 30 minute period Note The monitor may buzz momentarily the image colors may change and the image will jiggle for a few seconds These effects are normal 1 Push the Menu button 2 Push the button or b...

Page 36: ...ct Recall 3 Push the Menu button to open the recall selection screen 4 Push the button to select YES If you don t want to reset the monitor use the button to select NO Some video cards use video signals higher than 1 0V which causes the display to be very bright For those video cards use this feature to select the 1 0 V Level 1 Push the Menu button 2 Push the button or button until the Advanced sc...

Page 37: ...ync Input Type selection screen 4 Use the button or button to select Separate or Sync on Green Use this menu to choose between the signal source connected to the BNC connector input and the signal source connected to the D SUB connector input Note When you are finished wait for a few seconds and the screen will blank then display the image from the new signal source other computer A cable must be ...

Page 38: ...n until the Menu screen is displayed 3 Push the Menu button to open the Display Timing adjustment screen 4 Use the button to see the user control mode and the default mode You can change the position where the OSD menu appears on your monitor 1 Push the Menu button 2 Push the button or button until the Menu screen is displayed Push the button or button to select Menu Position 3 Push the Menu butto...

Page 39: ... the default value Follow these steps to change the language used in the menu You can choose one of ten languages English German French Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish Russian Polish or Magyar Some OSD languages may not appear in some areas The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD It has no effect on any software running on the computer 1 Push the Menu button 2 Push the button o...

Page 40: ...3 Push the button or button to cancel execute or enlarge the entire screen This function is to move the Highlight Zone horizontally or vertically 1 Push the Highlight button 2 Push the button or button to select the Screen Position Adjustment and then push the Menu button 3 Push the button or button to move the position of the Highlight Zone horizontally and use the push the button or button to mo...

Page 41: ...ush the button or button to move the size of the Highlight Zone horizontally and use the push the button or button to move it vertically This function is to use the Contrast of the Highlight Zone 1 Push the Highlight button 2 Push the button or button to select the Contrast Adjustment and then push the Menu button 3 Push the button or button to adjust the Contrast of the Highlight Zone Menu How to...

Page 42: ...on 3 Push the button or button to select a color from R G or B Push the button or button to adjust the R G or B color of the Highlight Zone This function is to enlarge or reduce the Highlight Zone 1 Push the Highlight button 2 Push the button or button to select the Zoom Adjustment and then push the Menu button 3 Push the button or button to enlarge or reduce the Highlight Zone Menu How to adjust ...

Page 43: ...t the sharpness of the Highlight Zone 1 Push the Highlight button 2 Push the button or button to select the Sharpness Adjustment and then push the Menu button 3 Push the button or button to adjust the sharpness of the Highlight Zone Menu How to adjust Sharpness ...

Page 44: ...ightness Use this to adjust the brightness of the screen 2 Contrast Use this to adjust the clearness of the screen 3 Color Temperature Use this to adjust the color temperature of the screen from 9300K bluish colors to 5000K reddish colors MouScreen ...

Page 45: ...zontally 3 Pincushion Use this to make the right and left vertical pins of the screen straight 4 Trapezoid Use this to adjust the horizontal width of the screen 5 Parallelogram Use this to adjust the parallelogram level of the screen 6 Rotation Use this to adjust the declining level of the screen 7 Pinbalance Use this to adjust the pin balance of the left and right side of the screen MouScreen ...

Page 46: ...level of the Highlight Zone 4 Color Use this to adjust the color depth of the Highlight Zone per red green and blue 5 Zoom Use this to enlarge or reduce the Highlight Zone You cannot use this function if the Highlight Zone Full Screen function is on 6 Sharpness Use this to adjust the layout of the Highlight Zone clearly 7 Highlight Zone Full Screen Enlarge the Highlight Zone to the full screen 8 H...

Page 47: ...atterns 2 Side Pin Corner Use this to keep the side pins of the screen facing the opposite direction 3 Side Pin Balance Use this to keep the side pins of the screen facing the same direction 4 Degauss Use this to remove spots on the screen which are caused due to magnetic fields MouScreen ...

Page 48: ...ighlight Zone tab 2 Save Use this to save the updated content in the current tab 3 Reset Use this to make the current status of the monitor the same as the status when you bought it This may take time as it needs to bring and process all the initial data 4 Save All Use this to save all the updated tab status Saving all the data may take time MouScreen ...

Page 49: ...e applicable mode the safe mode for Windows 98 95 and then change the frequency of the video card Refer to the Preset Display Modes Note If the initial screen the login screen does not appear contact a service center or your dealer Can you see Sync Out of Range 68 7kHz 168Hz PP on the screen You can see this message when the signal from the video card exceeds the maximum resolution and frequency t...

Page 50: ... 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 sc...

Page 51: ...ct 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 For Windows 98 95 Set the colors properly at the Control Panel Display Settings For Windows 3 1 Adjust the colors of the screen using the VGA utility provided by the video card Has the video card been set properly Set the video card by referring to ...

Page 52: ...the Control Panel System Device Administrator and then reboot the computer to reinstall the adapter video driver The Highlight feature is designed for movig image and so please use it in the moving image screen 1 To protect CDT against the screen brightness the Highlight Zone function persists for three hours and then automatically stops So please reset it to continue 2 Once the Highlight Zone has...

Page 53: ...tails How can I set the Power Saving function Windows 95 98 Set the function at BIOS SETUP of the computer or the screen saver Refer to Windows Computer Manual Windows 3 1 Set the function using the VGA Utility provided by the video card The monitor makes a sound when it is turned on This is normal as some sound may be generated when the metal case and the electromagnet which are installed to bloc...

Page 54: ... this means the operating system does not recognize the USB monitor In this case execute the program after you disconnect and then reconnect the USB The screen condition has changed dramatically while adjusting When changing the vertical frequency or resolution make sure you close the MouScreen program beforehand Do not run this program with the OSD at the same time Otherwise the program may not w...

Page 55: ...s 0 or if you changed the mode without closing the program The Position Size and the Zoom functions of the Highlight Zone do not work Check if the Highlight Zone Full Screen function has been used and not released If it is on those three functions will not work Note If this problem keeps happening reinstall the program If you cannot solve this problem contact the service center ...

Page 56: ...following screen appears Failure of any of the boxes to appear indicates a problem with your monitor This box also appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged 4 Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable then turn on both your computer and the monitor If your monitor screen remains blank after using the previous procedure check your video controller ...

Page 57: ... the monitor 3 Degauss the monitor if any devices were removed from the area A monitor recreates visual signals received from the PC Therefore if there is trouble with the PC or the video card this can cause the monitor to become blank have poor coloring noise Sync Out of Range etc In this case first check the source of the problem and then contact a service center or your dealer Judging the monit...

Page 58: ...rio with black matrix Anti doming invar shadow mask Multi layer coated with anti static Maximum Flicker Free Resolution 1600 1200 76Hz Flicker Free Display Active Display Horizontal 352 3 mm Vertical 264 3 mm Synchronization Horizontal 30 96 kHz Vertical 50 160 Hz Input Signal Definition Video Signal RGB Analog 0 7 Vpp positive at 75 ohms Sync Signal separate H V sync TTL level positive or negativ...

Page 59: ...ironmental considerations Operating Temperature 32 F 104 F 0 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 installed on any Plug Play compatible system Interaction of the monitor and computer systems will provide the best operating conditions and monitor settings In most cases monitor installat...

Page 60: ...87 28 322 VESA 640 x 480 43 269 85 008 36 000 VESA 800 x 600 53 674 85 061 56 250 VESA 1024 x 768 68 677 84 997 94 500 VESA 1280 x 1024 79 976 75 025 135 00 VESA 1280 x 1024 91 146 85 024 157 50 VESA 1600 x 1200 93 750 75 000 202 50 Horizontal Frequency The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is called Horizontal Cycle and the inverse number ...

Page 61: ...hen leaving it unattended for long periods The PowerSaver system operates with a VESA DPMS compliant video card installed in your computer Use a software utility installed on your computer to set up this feature PowerSaver State Normal Operation Power off Mode EPA ENERGY 2000 Power Indicator Green Green Blinking Power Consumption 110W Nominal 120W Maximum Less than 3W This monitor is EPA ENERGY ST...

Page 62: ...vice Center National Service Stafford Park 12 Telford Shropshire TF3 3BJ Tel 0870 242 0303 Fax 01952 292 033 http samsungservice co uk THAILAND HAI SAMSUNG SERVICE CENTER MPA COMPLEX BUILDING 1st 2nd Floor 175 SOI SUEKSA VIDHAYA SATHON SOI 12 SILOM ROAD SILOM BANGRAK BANGKOK 10500 TEL 0 2635 2567 FAX 0 2635 2556 SOUTH AFRICA Samsung Electronics 5 Libertas Road Somerset Office Park Bryanston Ext 16...

Page 63: ...erlace method is used for the majority of monitors to ensure a clear image The Interlace method is the same as that used in TVs Plug Play This is a function that provides the best quality screen for the user by allowing the computer and the monitor to exchange information automatically This monitor follows the international standard VESA DDC for the Plug Play function Resolution The number of hori...

Page 64: ...experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions You may find thebooklet called How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems helpful This booklet was prepared by the Federal Communications Commission It is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Stock Number 004 000 00345 4 Warning User must use shielded signal interface cables to maint...

Page 65: ...AC MPR II recommendations for reduced electric and magnetic fields European Notice Europe only Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms EN55022 1998 Radio Frequency Interf...

Page 66: ...etc it is vital to conserve energy Electronic equipment in offices consumes an enormous amount of energy since it is often routinely left running continuously What does labelling involve This product meets the requirements for the TCO 95 scheme which provides for international environmental labelling of monitors The labelling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO The Swedish Confederat...

Page 67: ...and bromine Lead Lead can be found in picture tubes display screens solders and capacitors Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses causes lead poisoning TCO 95 requirement Permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed Cadmium Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the colour generating layers of certain computer displays Cadmium damages the nerv...

Page 68: ...ture Since it is not so far possible to satisfactorily recycle the majority of electronics equipment most of these potentially damaging substances sooner or later enter nature There are also other characteristics of a computer such as energy consumption levels that are important from the viewpoints of both the work internal and natural external environments Since all methods of electricity generat...

Page 69: ...ervous system and is toxic in high doses The relevant TCO 99 requirement states that batteries the colour generating layers of display screens and the electrical or electronics components must not contain any cadmium Mercury Mercury is sometimes found in batteries relays and switches It damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses The relevant TCO 99 requirement states that batteries may ...

Page 70: ...ore information refer 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 installation 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 in...

Page 71: ... connected to the computer properly this means the operating system does not recognize the USB monitor In this case execute the program after you disconnect and then reconnect the USB Deletion of MouScreen Select Settings Control Panel at the Start menu and then click the Add or Delete Programs button Select MouScreen in the list and then click the Add Delete button Notice When Changing Modes When...

Page 72: ...mance or use of this material Samsung is the registered trademark 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 Samsu...

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