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  • Page 1: Lcd Monitor

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  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Notational Note Please read the following safety instructions as they are designed to prevent damage to property and harm to the user. Warning / Caution Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the equipment.

  • Page 3: Installation

    Safety Instructions Do not excessively bend the plug and wire nor place heavy objects upon them, which could cause damage. • This may cause electric shock or fire. Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to one outlet. •...
  • Page 4 Safety Instructions Do not place the product on the floor. • Take care, as someone, specifically children may trip over it. TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE, KEEP CANDLES OR OTHER OPEN FLAMES AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES. •...
  • Page 5 Safety Instructions Do not spray water or detergent directly onto the monitor. • This may cause damage, electric shock or fire. Use the recommended detergent with a smooth cloth. If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean it properly using a dry cloth.
  • Page 6 Safety Instructions Do not try to move the monitor by pulling only the wire or the signal cable. • This may cause a breakdown, electric shock or fire due to damage to the cable. Do not move the monitor right or left by pulling only the wire or the signal cable.
  • Page 7 Safety Instructions 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. • Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or the person carrying it.
  • Page 8 Safety Instructions • Keep the angle of the elbow perpendicular. • 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. Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Introduction 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 Type 1 Monitor & Simple stand Note MagicRotation program can not be provided as Simple Stand does not support Pivot function. Type2 Monitor &...

  • Page 10: Your Monitor

    Introduction Cables D-Sub Cable Power Cord Others Cleaning Cloth Note This is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature. Your Monitor Initial Settings Select the language using the up or down key. The displayed content will disappear after 40 seconds. Turn the Power button off and on.
  • Page 11 Introduction Front MENU button [MENU/ ] Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. Customized Key[ You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to your pref- erences.
  • Page 12 Introduction Power button [ Use this button for turning the monitor on and off. Power Indicator This light glows blue during normal operation, and blinking blue once as the mon- itor saves your adjustments. Note See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions.
  • Page 13 Introduction Cable holding ring • Fix the cables using the holding ring, as shown in the figure. Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...

  • Page 14: Connecting Cables

    Connections Connecting Cables Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet. Use a connection appropriate for your computer. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card. •...

  • Page 15: Has Stand

    Connections Using the Stand Monitor Assembly Simple Stand HAS Stand Monitor and Bottom HAS Stand A. Stand Stopper Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 75 mm x 75 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...
  • Page 16 Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents. • Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non-VESA or non-specified wall mount is used or the consumer fails to follow the product installation instructions.

  • Page 17: Using The Software

    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) Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Windows". Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the "OK" button.

  • Page 18: Installing The Monitor Driver (Manual)

    Using the Software 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/ Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) ® Microsoft Windows Vista™‚ Operating System Insert your Manual CD into your CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 19 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. Click "Update Driver..." in the "Driver" tab. Check the "Browse my computer for driver software" checkbox and click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
  • Page 20 Using the Software 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. ® ® Microsoft Windows XP Operating System...
  • Page 21 Using the Software Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click "Start" → "Control Panel" then click the "Appearance and Themes" icon. Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced...". Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. Click "Update Driver..."...
  • Page 22 "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/ Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually. Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...
  • Page 23 Using the Software 10. Monitor driver installation is completed. ® ® Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps. Choose "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window. Choose A:(D:\Driver) then click the "Open"...
  • Page 24 Using the Software Select the "Monitor" tab. Click the "Change" button in the "Monitor Type" area. Choose "Specify the location of the driver". Choose "Display a list of all the driver in a specific location..." then click "Next" button. Click the "Have Disk" button. Specify A:\(D:\driver) then click "OK"...

  • Page 25: How To Install The Natural Color Software

    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.

  • Page 26: Installation Problems

    Using the Software Installation Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click the MagicTune™ installation file. Note If the popup window to install the software for the main screen is not displayed, proceed with the installation using the MagicTune executable file on the CD. Select installation Language, Click "Next".
  • Page 27 Using the Software Uninstall The MagicTune™ program can be removed only by using the "Add or Remove Programs" option of ® the Windows Control Panel. Perform the following steps remove MagicTune™. Go to [Task Tray] → [Start] → [Settings] and select [Control Panel] in the menu. If the program ®...
  • Page 28 Using the Software Choose a folder to install the MagicRotation program. Click "Install". The "Setup Status" window appears. Click "Finish". Have to reboot the system in order for the MagicRotation to work properly. 10. When the installation is complete, the MagicRotation executable icon appears on your desktop. Installation Problems The installation of MagicRotation can be affected by such factors as the video card, motherboard and the network environment.
  • Page 29 Using the Software • Windows NT 4.0 • Windows 2000 • Windows XP Home Edition • Windows XP Professional • Windows Vista™ Hardware • 128 MB Memory above (recommended) • 25 MB Hard disk space above Service Packs • It is recommended that your System has the latest Service Pack installed. ®...

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Monitor

    Adjusting the Monitor Direct Functions AUTO When the 'AUTO' button is pressed, the auto adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the center. Auto adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming Analog signal. The values of Fine, Coarse and Position are adjusted automatically.
  • Page 31 Adjusting the Monitor When pressing the MENU button after locking the OSD This is the function that locks the OSD in order to keep the current states of settings or prevent others from adjusting the current settings. Lock : Hold down the MENU button for more than five (5) seconds to activate the OSD adjustment lock function.

  • Page 32: Customized Key

    Adjusting the Monitor Note Though the OSD adjustment lock function is activated, you can still adjust the brightness and contrast, and adjust Customized Key ( ) using the Direct button. Customized key You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to your preferences. To view the operating screen displayed when pressing the [ ] button after configuring the cus- tomized key for a function, click the name of each function.

  • Page 33: Osd Function

    Adjusting the Monitor Brightness When OSD is not on the screen, push the Brightness ( ) button to adjust brightness. OSD Function Picture Brightness Contrast MagicBright Color MagicColor Color Tone Color Con- Color Effect Gamma trol Image Coarse Fine Sharpness H-Position V-Position Language...
  • Page 34 Adjusting the Monitor 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.) You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent.
  • Page 35 Adjusting the Monitor MagicBright Push the button to circle through available preconfigured modes. MagicBright is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching. Currently seven different modes are available: Custom, Text, Internet, Game, Sport, Movie and Dynamic Contrast.
  • Page 36 Color (Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast.) MagicColor MagicColor is a new technology that Samsung has exclusively developed to improve digital image and to display natural color more clearly without disturbing image quality. • Off - Returns to the original mode.

  • Page 37: Color Tone

    Adjusting the Monitor Color Tone 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 according to your preferences.

  • Page 38: Color Control

    Adjusting the Monitor Color Control Adjusts individual Red, Green, Blue color balance. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) MENU → , → → , → → , → → , → MENU Color Effect You can change the overall mood by changing the screen colors. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent.
  • Page 39 Adjusting the Monitor • • Grayscale • Green • Aqua • Sepia • Off - This applies an achromatic color to the screen to adjust the screen effects. • Grayscale - The default colors of black and white are displayed. •...
  • Page 40 Adjusting the Monitor 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 → , → →...
  • Page 41 Adjusting the Monitor Fine Removes noise such 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.
  • Page 42 Adjusting the Monitor ( Not available 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 →...
  • Page 43 Adjusting the Monitor Changes the vertical position of the monitor's entire display. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU 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.
  • Page 44 Adjusting the Monitor H-Position You 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 →...

  • Page 45: Display Time

    Adjusting the Monitor Transparency Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. • • 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.
  • Page 46 Adjusting the Monitor • 5 sec • 10 sec • 20 sec • 200 sec MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU Setup Reset Reverts the product settings to factory defaults. • • MENU → , → →...

  • Page 47: Off Timer

    Adjusting the Monitor Customized Key You can specify a function which will be activated when the Customized Key ( )is pressed. MENU → , → → , → → , →MENU Off Timer The monitors will turn off automatically at the specified time. •...

  • Page 48: Image Size

    Adjusting the Monitor MENU → , → → , → → , → → , → MENU Image Size You can change the size of the screen displayed on your monitor. • Auto • Wide • Auto - The screen is displayed in accordance with the screen aspect ratio of the input signals. •...
  • Page 49 Adjusting the Monitor Information Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. MENU → , →MENU Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Self-Test Feature Check Note Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. Self-Test Feature Check Turn off both your computer and the monitor. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer. Turn on the monitor.

  • Page 51: Check List

    Troubleshooting noisy, and video mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact the Service Center or your dealer. Judging the monitor's working condition If there is no image on the screen or a "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 1440 x 900 60 Hz"...
  • Page 52 Troubleshooting 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.

  • Page 53: There Are Only 16 Colors Shown On The Screen. The Screen Colors Have Changed After Changing The Video Card

    MagicTune™ doesn't work properly. Have you changed your PC or video graphic card? Download the latest program. The program can be downloaded http://www.samsung.com/mon- itor/magictune Did you install the program? Reboot the computer after installing the program for the first time. If a copy of the program is already installed, remove it, reboot the computer, and then install the program again.

  • Page 54: Check The Following Items If There Is Trouble With The Monitor

    Troubleshooting Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor. Check if the power cord and the video cables are properly connected to the computer. Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting. (If it does, request an a service for the main board of the computer.) If you installed a new video card or if you assembled the PC, check if the installed the adapter(video) driver and the monitor driver.
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting 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.

  • Page 56: Specifications

    Specifications General General Model Name SyncMaster 943NW LCD Panel Size 19 inch (48 cm) Display area 408.24 mm (H) x 255.15 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.2835 mm (H) x 0.2835 mm (V) Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz Display Color 16.7M Resolution...
  • Page 57 Specifications VESA Mounting Interface 75 mm x 75 mm (For use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.) Environmental considerations Operating Temperature : 50°F ~ 104°F (10°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 &...

  • Page 58: Preset Timing Modes

    This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR compliant and EN- ERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPM functionality. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SAMSUNG has determined ® that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically.
  • Page 59 Specifications user. The frequency of this repetition is called the Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate. Unit: Hz General General Model Name SyncMaster 943NWX LCD Panel Size 19 inch (48 cm) Display area 408.24 mm (H) x 255.15 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.2835 mm (H) x 0.2835 mm (V)
  • Page 60 Specifications VESA Mounting Interface 75 mm x 75 mm (For use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.) Environmental considerations Operating Temperature : 50°F ~ 104°F (10°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 &...
  • Page 61 This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR compliant and EN- ERGY2000 compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPM functionality. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SAMSUNG has determined ® that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Preset Timing Modes If the signal transferred from the computer is the same as the following Preset Timing Modes, the screen will be adjusted automatically.
  • Page 62 Specifications user. The frequency of this repetition is called the Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate. Unit: Hz Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...

  • Page 63: For Better Display

    Information For Better Display Adjust the computer resolution and screen injection rate (refresh rate) on the computer as described below to enjoy the best picture quality. You can have an uneven picture quality on screen if the best picture quality is not provided for TFT-LCD. •...
  • Page 64 Information when switching to a new video image. All display products, including LCD, are subject to image retention. This is not a product defect. Please follow the suggestions below to protect your LCD from image retention. Power Off, Screen Saver, or Power Save Mode •...
  • Page 65 Information • Every 30 minutes, change the characters with movement. The best way to protect your monitor from Image retention is to set your PC or System to operate a Screen Saver program when you are not using it. Image retention may not occur when a LCD panel is operated under normal conditions. Normal conditions are defined as continuously changing video patterns.
  • Page 66 Information Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406-2 Pixel fault Class II Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...

  • Page 67: Contact Samsung Worldwide

    Appendix Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE Note If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. North America U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/us CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/ca MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/mx Latin America ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 http://www.samsung.com/ar BRAZIL 0800-124-421 http://www.samsung.com/br...
  • Page 68 Appendix Europe ITALIA 800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/it LUXEMBURG 0035 (0)2 261 03 710 http://www.samsung.com/be NETHERLANDS 0900 SAMSUNG(726-7864) (€ http://www.samsung.com/nl 0,10/Min) NORWAY 815-56 480 http://www.samsung.com/no POLAND 0 801 801 881 http://www.samsung.com/pl 022-607-93-33 PORTUGAL 80 8 200 128 http://www.samsung.com/pt REPUBLIC OF IRE- 0818 717 100 http://www.samsung.com/ie...
  • Page 69 Appendix Middle East & Africa SOUTH AFRICA 0860-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/za TURKEY 444 77 11 http://www.samsung.com.tr U.A.E 800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com/mea 8000-4726 Terms Dot Pitch The image on a monitor is composed of red, green and blue dots. The closer the dots, the higher the resolution. The distance be- tween two dots of the same color is called the 'Dot Pitch'.

  • Page 70: Correct Disposal

    Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or con- sequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

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