SyncMaster 953BW LCD Monitor User Manual imagine the possibilities
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.
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. • This may cause fire. Do not disconnect the power cord while using the monitor. • A surge may be caused by the separation and may damage the monitor. Do not use the power cord when the connector or plug is dusty.
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. • Otherwise, this may cause fire. Keep any heating devices away from the power cable. • A melted coating may cause electric shock or fire. Do not install the product in places with poor ventilation, for instance, a bookshelf, closet, etc.
Safety Instructions 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. • A dirty connector may cause electric shock or fire. Make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the product. • Otherwise, this may cause electric shock or fire. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and wipe the product using a soft, dry cloth.
Safety Instructions 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 fire due to damage to the cable. Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet. • Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire. Do not place water containers, chemical products or small metal objects on the monitor. • This may cause a malfunction, electric shock or fire.
Safety Instructions 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. Using the product in a location prone to vibrations may shorten the lifetime of the product or may cause the product to catch fire. When moving the monitor, turn off and unplug the power cord.
Safety Instructions • 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.
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 Monitor Manuals Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card User's Guide (Not available in all locations) Cables D-Sub Cable Power Cord DVI Cable (option) Others Cleaning Cloth Note This is only provided for highly polished black products as a product feature.
Introduction 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. It will be displayed again. It can be displayed up to three (3) times. Make sure to adjust the resolution of your PC before reaching the maximum count. Note The resolution displayed on the screen is the optimal resolution for this product. Adjust your PC resolution so that it is the same as the optimal resolution for this product.
Introduction Note You can configure the customized key for a required function via Setup > Customized Key. Brightness button [ ] When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. >> Click here to see an animation clip Adjust buttons [ ] These buttons allow you to adjust items in the menu. Enter button [ ] / SOURCE button Activates a highlighted menu item. Push the ' /SOURCE', then selects the video signal while the OSD is off.
Introduction Connect the power cord for your monitor to the POWER port on the back of the monitor. DVI IN port Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI IN port on the back of your monitor. RGB IN port Connect the D-sub cable to the 15-pin, RGB IN port on the back of your monitor. Kensington Lock The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place. (The locking device has to be purchased separately.) For using a locking device, contact where you purchase it.
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. • Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub port on the back of your monitor. [RGB IN] Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card. • Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI IN Port on the back of your Monitor.
Connections Monitor and Bottom Attaching a Base This monitor accepts a 75 mm x 75 mm VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. A. Monitor B. Mounting interface pad (Sold separately) 1. Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord. 2. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the screen. 3. Remove the stand. 4.
Using the Software Monitor Driver Note 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 here. Internet web site : http://www.samsung.com/ (Worldwide) Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic) 1.
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 1. Insert your Manual CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Click 3. Click "Personalization" and then "Display Settings". 4. Click "Advanced Settings...". 5. Click "Properties" in the "Monitor" tab.
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. 6. Click "Update Driver..." in the "Driver" tab. 7. Check the "Browse my computer for driver software" checkbox and click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer". 8. Click "Have Disk...” and select the folder (for example, D:\Drive) where the driver setup file is located, and click "OK".
Using the Software 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.
Using the Software 1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive. 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. 5. Click "Update Driver..." and select "Install from a list or..." then click "Next" button. 6. Select "Don't search, I will..." then click "Next" and then click "Have disk".
Using the Software 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. Note This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesn't damage your system. The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ 9.
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. 1. Choose "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window. 2. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window. 3. Choose A:(D:\Driver) then click the "Open" button and then click "OK" button. How to install 1. Click "Start", "Setting", "Control Panel". 2. Double click the "Display" icon. 3.
Using the Software 4. Select the "Monitor" tab. 5. Click the "Change" button in the "Monitor Type" area. 6. Choose "Specify the location of the driver". 7. Choose "Display a list of all the driver in a specific location..." then click "Next" button. 8. Click the "Have Disk" button. 9. Specify A:\(D:\driver) then click "OK" button. 10. Select "Show all devices" and choose the monitor that corresponds to the one you connected to your computer and click "OK". 11.
Using the Software Natural Color Natural Color Software Program One of the recent problems in using a computer is that the color of the images printed out by a printer or other images scanned by a scanner or a digital camera are not the same as those shown on the monitor. The Natural Color S/W is the very solution for this problem. It is a color administration system developed by Samsung Electronics in association with Korea Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI).
Using the Software Installation 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. 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. 3. Select installation Language, Click "Next". 4. When the Installation Shield Wizard window appears, click "Next". 5. Select "I agree to the terms of the license agreement" to accept the terms of use. 6.
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™. 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 or Remove Programs" icon in Control Panel. 3. In the "Add or Remove Programs" screen, scroll down to find "MagicTune™.
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. (Available in Analog mode only) To make the automatic adjustment function sharper, execute the 'AUTO' function while the AUTO PATTERN is on.
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. Unlock : Hold down the MENU button for more than five (5) seconds to deactivate the OSD adjustment lock function.
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 [ tomized key for a function, click the name of each function.
Adjusting the Monitor Brightness When OSD is not on the screen, push the Brightness ( SOURCE Selects the video signal while the OSD is off. 28 ) button to adjust brightness.
Adjusting the Monitor OSD Function Picture Brightness Contrast MagicBright Color MagicCol- Color Tone or Color Con- Color Effect Gamma trol Image Coarse Sharpness H-Position OSD Language H-Position V-Position Transparen- Display cy Time Setup Reset Off Timer Auto Source Image Size Fine Customized Key V-Position RTA Information Picture Brightness (Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast.
Adjusting the Monitor You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast according to personal preference. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) MENU → → , → → , → MENU 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.
Adjusting the Monitor Game, Sport, Movie and Dynamic Contrast. Each mode has its own pre-configured brightness value. You can easily select one of seven settings by simply pressing Customized Key control button. • Custom Although the values are carefully chosen by our engineers, the pre-configured values may not be comfortable to your eyes depending on your taste. If this is the case, adjust the brightness and contrast by using the OSD menu. • Text For documentations or works involving heavy text.
Adjusting the Monitor 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. • Demo - The screen before applying MagicColor appears on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor appears on the left. • Full - Displays not only vivid natural color but also more realistic natural skin color with clearness.
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. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent.
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.
Adjusting the Monitor • Off • Off - This applies an achromatic color to the screen to adjust the screen effects. • Grayscale - The default colors of black and white are displayed. • Green - This applies the green color effect to a black and white screen. • Aqua - This applies the aqua color effect to a black and white screen. • Sepia - This applies the Sepia color effect to a black and white screen.
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.
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 → , → → , → → , Sharpness Changes the clearance of image.
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.
Adjusting the Monitor Changes the vertical position of the monitor's entire display. (Available in Analog mode only) MENU → , → → , → → , → MENU OSD Language You can choose one of nine languages. Note The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer.
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.
Adjusting the Monitor Transparency Change the transparency of the background of the OSD. • Off MENU → • , → On → , → → , → MENU Display Time The menu will be automatically turned off if no adjustments are made for a certain time period. You can set the amount of time the menu will wait before it is turned off.
Adjusting the Monitor • 5 sec MENU → • , → 10 sec → , → → • 20 sec , → MENU Setup Reset Reverts the product settings to factory defaults.
Adjusting the Monitor Customized Key You can specify a function which will be activated when the Customized Key ( MENU → , → → , → → , →MENU Off Timer The monitors will turn off automatically at the specified time. • Off • On 43 )is pressed.
Adjusting the Monitor MENU → , → → , → → , → → , → MENU Auto Source Select Auto Source for the monitor to automatically select the signal source. • Auto MENU → • , → Manual → → , → MENU Image Size You can change the size of the screen displayed on your monitor.
Adjusting the Monitor • Normal • Wide • Normal - The screen is displayed in accordance with the screen aspect ratio of the input signals. • Wide - A full screen is displayed regardless of the screen aspect ratio of the input signals. Note • Signals not available in the standard mode table are not supported. • If the wide screen which is the optimal resolution for the monitor is set on your PC, this function is not performed.
Adjusting the Monitor Information Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen.
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 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.
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" message comes up, disconnect the cable from the computer while the monitor is still powered on.
Troubleshooting but the "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 1440 x 900 60 Hz" message appears for one minute and then disappears. Please change to the recommended mode during this one-minute period. (The message is displayed again if the system is rebooted.) Q: There is no image on the screen. Is the power indicator on the monitor blinking at 1 second intervals? A: The monitor is in PowerSaver mode. A: Press a key on the keyboard to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen.
Troubleshooting The screen is out of focus or OSD cannot be adjusted. Q: Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency on the monitor? A: Adjust the resolution and frequency of the video card. (Refer to the Preset Timing Modes). LED is blinking but no images on the screen. Q: Is the frequency properly adjusted when checking the Display Timing on the menu? A: Adjust the frequency properly by referring to the video card manual and the Preset Timing Modes.
Troubleshooting MagicTune™ doesn't work properly. Q: Have you changed your PC or video graphic card? A: Download the latest program. The program can be downloaded http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magictune Q: Did you install the program? A: 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.
Troubleshooting Q: How can I set the Power Saving function? A: Windows XP: Set the resolution in the Control Panel → Appearance and Themes → Display → Screen Saver. Set the function in the BIOS-SETUP of the computer. (Refer to the Windows / Computer Manual). A: Windows ME/2000: Set the resolution at the Control Panel → Display → Screen Saver. Set the function in the BIOS-SETUP of the computer. (Refer to the Windows / Computer Manual).
Specifications General General Model Name SyncMaster 953BW LCD Panel Size 19 inch (48cm) Display area 408.24mm (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 Optimum resolution 1440 x 900 @ 60 Hz Maximum resolution 1440 x 900 @ 75 Hz Input Signal, Terminated RGB Analog, DVI(Digital Visual Interface) Compliant Digital RGB 0.
Specifications 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 & Play compatible system. The interaction of the monitor and the computer systems will provide the best operating conditions and monitor settings.
Specifications 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. However, if the signal differs, the screen may go blank while the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjusts the screen as follows. Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (H/V) IBM, 640 x 350 31.469 70.086 25.175 +/- IBM, 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.
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. • Resolution: 1440 x 900 • Vertical frequency (refresh rate): 60 Hz TFT-LCD panels manufactured by using advanced semiconductor technology with a precision of 1ppm (one millionth) and above is used for this product.
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 Ex) • • Turn the power off when using a stationary pattern.
Information Ex) • Every 30 minutes, change the characters with movement. Ex) 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.
Information Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406-2 Pixel fault Class II 59
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Appendix Correct Disposal Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) Europe only (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life.
