Samsung 941MG manual

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    Install Driver SyncMaster 941MW / 941MG[...]

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    Notational Failure to follow directions noted by this sym bol could result in bod ily harm or damage to the equipment. Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet Do not touch Ground to prevent an electric shock Power When not used for extended period of time , set your computer to[...]

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    Do not use a damaged or loose plug. ! This may cause electr ic shock or fire. Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands. ! This may cause electr ic shock or fire. Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle. ! An improper ground may cause electr ic shock or equipment damage. (Class l Equipment only.) Insert the pow[...]

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    Installation Be sure to contact an authorized Service Center, when installing your monitor in a location with heavy dust, high or low temper atures, high humidity, and exposed to chemical substances and where it operates for 24 hours such as at airports, train stations etc. ! Failure to do so may cause serious damage to your monitor. Place your mon[...]

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    ! Any increase in the internal temperature may cause fire. Put down the monitor carefully. ! Failing to do so may damage the monitor. Do not place the monitor face down. ! This may damage the TFT-LCD surface. The installation of the bracket must be done by a qualified professional. ! Installing the bracket by unqualified personnel may result in inj[...]

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    Clean When cleaning the monitor case or the surf ace of the TFT-LCD screen, wipe with a slightly moistened, soft fabric. 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 pi n is dusty or dirty, clea[...]

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    If your monitor does not operate normally - in particular, if there is any unusual sound or smell coming from the monitor - unplug it immediately and contact an authorized dealer or the Service Center . ! This may cause electr ic shock or fire. Keep the product away from places exposed to oil, smoke or moisture; do not install inside a vehicle. ! T[...]

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    Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings. ! This may cause electric sh ock, fire or injury. Do not insert metal objects such as chops ticks, wire and tools or inflammable objects such as paper or matches into the vent, headphone port or AV ports or etc. ! This may cause electric shock or fire. If an alien substances or water enters [...]

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    Place the product out of children's reach, as they could damage by hanging onto it. ! A falling product may cause injury to the person or even fatality. When not using the product for an ext ended period of time, keep the product unplugged. ! Otherwise, this may cause heat emission from the accumulated dirt or degraded insulation, causing elec[...]

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    height so that the top of the monitor is slightly below eye level. ! Adjust the monitor angle so that there is no reflected light on the screen.Try to maintain your arms perpendicular to your armpits. ! Keep your arms level with the back of your hands. ! Keep the angle of t he elbow perpendicular. ! Keep the angle of the knees at more than 90 degre[...]

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    Please make sure the following items ar e included with your monitor. If any items are missing, contact your dealer . Contact a local dealer to buy optional items. Unpacking Without Stand With Stand Manual Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card (Not available in all locations) User's Guide, Monitor Driver Cable[...]

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    D-Sub Cable Audio Cable Power Cord Other Remote Control Batteries (AAA X 2) Sold separately TV Antenna Cable (Coaxial Cable) RCA Cable (Video-Yellow, Audio-Red and White) Component(P R , P B , Y) Cable S-VIDEO Cable Earphones/Headphones SCART Cable DVI Cable Front 1. SOURCE[...]

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    2. PIP 3. MENU 4. 5. 6. 7. [ ] Power button 8. Remote control sensor 9. Power indicator 10. Speaker 1. SOURCE Press the SOURCE button to change the i nput signal source. Changing the source is allowed only in external devices that are connected to the monitor at the time. To switch Screen modes: [PC] → [DVI] → [TV] → [Ext.] → [AV] → [S-Vi[...]

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    Rear (The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.) 1. POWER ! Power terminal Connect the power cord for your monitor to the POWER on the back of the monitor. This product may be used with 100 ~ 240VAC(+/- 10%). 2. DVI/PC IN 1. DVI(HDCP) : Connect the DVI cable to the DVI(HDCP) port on the back of your monitor. 2. [...]

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    1. R - AUDIO - L : Connect the port of the DVD, VCR (DVD / DTV Set-Top Box) to the R-AUDIO-L port of the monitor. 2. P R , P B ,Y : Connect the VIDEO OUT port of the DVD / DTV Set-Top Box to the P R , P B ,Y input ports using a component video cable (P R , P B ,Y). 5. ANT IN ! Connect the CATV cable or TV antenna cable to the "ANT IN" por[...]

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    1. POWER 2. Number button 3. -/--, +100 4. 5. MUTE 6. TTX/MIX 7. MENU 8. ENTER 9. 10. SOURCE 11. INFO 12. EXIT 13. Up-Down Left-Right buttons 14. AUTO 15. P.MODE, M/B (MagicBright™) 16. P.SIZE 17. STILL 18. PIP 19. S.MODE 20. DUAL/MTS 21. PRE-CH 22. SOURCE 23. SIZE 24. POSITION 25. MAGIC-CH 1. POWER Turns the monitor On/Off. 2. Number button Sele[...]

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    9. In TV mode, selects TV channels. 10. SOURCE Press the 'SOURCE' button to change the input signal source. Changing the source is only allo wed for external devices that are connected to the monitor at the time. 11. INFO Current picture information is displayed on the upper left corner of the screen. 12. EXIT Exits from the menu screen. [...]

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    25. MAGIC-CH MagicChannel enables you to wa tch only certain channels. This function is available only in Korea.[...]

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    Connecting the monitor 1.Connectin g to a Computer 1. Connect the power cord for your monitor to the POWER on the back of the monitor. Plug the power cord for the m onitor into a nearby outlet. 2. Use appropriate connection for your computer. 2-1. Using the D-sub (Analog) co nnector on the video card. Connect the signal cable to the RGB port on the[...]

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    1. Using the D-sub (Analog) co nnector on the video card. Connect the signal cable to the RG B port on the Macintosh computer. [RGB] 2. Turn on the monitor and Macintosh. Connecting to Other devices This monitor allows the user to connect it to such input devic es as a DVD player, a VCR or camcorder, or a DTV or TV without disconnecting the PC. The[...]

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    1-2. Connecting EXT.(RGB) - It only appli es to AV DEVICE that supports SCART. Connect to the DVD Devices input if the device has a EXT (RGB) jack. You can watch DVD simply by hooking up the DVD player with the monitor as l ong as the power is on. 1. Connect the EXT (RGB) port of the monitor to the DV D Player using a SCART jack. 2. Select Ext. by [...]

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    Is weak signal causing poor reception? Purchase and install a signal amplifier for better reception. 3. Connecting DVD/DTV Set Top Box Connect to the DVD/DTVSet Top Box input if the device has a DVD/DTV connector. You can watch Component simply by hooking up the Com ponent with the monitor as long as the power is on. 1. Connect the port of the DVD,[...]

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    This monitor supports various types of VESA-standard bases. You need to either fold or remove the base in use in order to in stall a VESA base. 1. Folding the base The monitor may be recli ned from 0 to 23 degrees. 2. Attaching a base This monitor accepts a 100 mm X 100 mm VE SA-compliant mounting interface pad. A. Monitor B. Mounting interface pad[...]

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    Do not fasten the screws too tightly, as this may damage the product or cause the product to fall, leading to personal injury. Samsung is not liable for t hese kinds of accidents. ! Samsung is not liable for product damage or pers onal injury when a non-VESA or non-specified wall mount is used or the c onsumer fails to follow the produc t installat[...]

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    5. Monitor driver insta llation is completed. Installing the monitor driver (Manual) Windows XP | Windows 2000 | Windows ME | Windows NT | Linux When prompted by the operating system for th e monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this monitor. Driver installation is s lightly different from one operating system to another. Follow the dire[...]

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    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 ". 7. Click the " Browse " button then choose A:(D:Driver) and choos e your monitor model in [...]

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    This monitor driver is under cert ified MS logo,and this installa tion doesn't damage your system.The certified driver will be post ed on Samsung Monitor Homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ 9. Click the " Close " button then click " OK " button continually. 10. Monitor driver installation is completed. Microsoft ® Windows ®[...]

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    If you can see the " Digital Signature Not Found " window then click the " Yes "button. And click the " Finish " button then the " Close " button. Microsoft ® Windows ® Millennium Operating System 1. Click " Start " , " Setting " , " Control Panel ". 2. Double click " Disp[...]

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    Input A vailable Mode : PC / DVI : TV : Ext. : AV : S-Video : Component The default setting may be different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal SOURCE selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. OSD Description Play / Stop Source List Use to select PC, TV, or other exte rnal input SOURCEs connected to the Monitor. [...]

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    PIP When external AV devices such as VCRs or DVDs are connected to the monitor, PIP allows you to watch video from those devices in a small window super-imposed on the PC Video signal. (Off / On) - Available in PC / DVI Mode Only 1) PIP : Turn the PIP Screen on or off. The direct button on the remote control is ' PIP ' button. Off / On 2)[...]

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    A vailable Mode : PC / DVI : TV : Ext. : AV : S-Video : Component The default setting may be different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal SOURCE selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. OSD Description Play / Stop MagicBright™ MagicBright™ is a new feature provid ing the optimum viewing environment depending[...]

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    Auto Adjustment The values of Fine, Coarse, Posi tion are adjusted automatically. By changing the resolution in the contro l panel, auto function is performed. - The direct button on the remote control is the 'AUTO' button. - Available in PC Mode Only Size You can switch the Size. The direct button on the remote control is 'P.SIZE&ap[...]

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    - The direct button on the remote control is the 'P.MODE' button. 1) Dynamic 2) Standard 3) Movie 4) Custom Custom You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast and brightness according to personal preference. 1) Contrast : Adjusts the contrast. 2) Brightness : Adjusts the brightness. 3) Sharpness : Adjusts the picture sharpness.[...]

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    A vailable Mode : PC / DVI : TV : Ext. : AV : S-Video : Component The default setting may be different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal SOURCE selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. OSD Description Play / Stop Mode The Monitor has a built-in high fidelity stereo amplifier. The direct button on the remote con[...]

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    Channel A vailable Mode : PC / DVI : TV : Ext. : AV : S-Video : Component The default setting may be different depending on the selected Input Mode (input signal SOURCE selected in External Input List) and the selected resolution. OSD Description Play / Stop Country Select the country in which the product is being used before you use the Auto Store[...]

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    Sort It's used to exchange the nu mbers of two channels. Name If channel name information is broadcas t when you store the channels either manually or automatically, the names are assigned to the channels directly. You can however change these names or assign new names as required. Fine Tune Due to weak signals or an incorrect antenna configur[...]

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    Off On Reset Picture parameters are replaced with the factory default values. 1) Image Reset 2) Colour Reset 1 ) Ima g e Reset 2) Colour Reset[...]

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    Self-Test Feature Check Check the following items yourself bef ore calling for service. Contact the service center for problems that you cannot solve by yourself. Self-Test Feature Check | Not Optimum Mode | Display Adapter Driver Maintenance and Cleaning | Symptoms & Recommended Actions 1. Self-Test Feature Check Your monitor provides a self t[...]

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    supported by the monitor. 3. Display Adapter Driver Display adapter refers to the computer video card driver. If the adapter is not properly set, you cannot adj ust resolution, frequency or color and you cannot install the monitor driver. 1. Checking Adapter Driver Click Start Settings Control Panel Display Settings Advanced Adapter. If "Defau[...]

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    the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the phone number on the Information se ction or contact your dealer . Installation | Screen | Audio | Remote Control 1. Problems related to Installation Problems related to the monitor insta llation and their solu tions are listed.[...]

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    dark shadows. White color is poor. Power Indicator blinks green. ! The monitor is currently savi ng the changes made in settings to the OSD memory. Screen is blank and power indicator light is steady green or blinks every 0.5 or 1 seconds ! The monitor is using its power management system. ! press a key on the keyboard The screen is blank and is bl[...]

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    * Contact the video card manufacturer for details. How can I set the Power Saving function? ! 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 Windows/Computer Manual). ! Windows ME/2000 : Set the resolution in the Control Pane[...]

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    General General Model Name SyncMaster 941MW LCD Panel Size 19 " Wide Diagonal (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 16.7 M Colors Resolution Optimum resolution 1440 x 900 @ 60 Hz Maximum resolution 1440 x 900 @ 75 Hz Inpu[...]

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    466 x 406 x 217 mm / 18.3 x 16.0 x 8.5 inch / 6.2 kg / 13.7 lbs (With Stand) 466 x 371 x 66 mm /18.3 x 14. 6 x 2.6 inch (Without Stand) VESA Mounting Interface 100 mm X 100 mm Environmental considerations Operating Temperature: 50°F to 104°F(10°C to 40°C) Humidity: 10% to 80%, Non-condensing Storage Temperature: -4 °F ~113 °F(-20 °C ~ 45 °C[...]

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    IBM, 640 x 350 31.469 70.086 25.175 +/- IBM, 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 -/- IBM, 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.322 -/+ MAC, 640 x 480 35.000 66.667 30.240 -/- MAC, 832 x 624 49.726 74.551 57.284 -/- MAC,1152 x870 68.681 75.062 100.000 -/- VESA, 640 x 480 37.500 75.000 31.500 -/- VESA, 640 x 480 37.861 72.809 31.500 -/- VESA, 800 x 600 35.156 56.25[...]

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    General General Model Name SyncMaster 941MG LCD Panel Size 19 " Wide Diagonal (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 16.7 M Colors Resolution Optimum resolution 1440 x 900 @ 60 Hz Maximum resolution 1440 x 900 @ 75 Hz Inpu[...]

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    466 x 406 x 217 mm / 18.3 x 16.0 x 8.5 inch / 6.2 kg / 13.7 lbs (With Stand) 466 x 371 x 66 mm /18.3 x 14. 6 x 2.6 inch (Without Stand) VESA Mounting Interface 100 mm X 100 mm Environmental considerations Operating Temperature: 50°F to 104°F(10°C to 40°C) Humidity: 10% to 80%, Non-condensing Storage Temperature: -4 °F ~113 °F(-20 °C ~ 45 °C[...]

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    IBM, 640 x 350 31.469 70.086 25.175 +/- IBM, 640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 -/- IBM, 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.322 -/+ MAC, 640 x 480 35.000 66.667 30.240 -/- MAC, 832 x 624 49.726 74.551 57.284 -/- MAC,1152 x870 68.681 75.062 100.000 -/- VESA, 640 x 480 37.500 75.000 31.500 -/- VESA, 640 x 480 37.861 72.809 31.500 -/- VESA, 800 x 600 35.156 56.25[...]

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    Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE 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 (7267864) http://www.samsung.com CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com/ca MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com/mx Latin America ARGENTINE 0[...]

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    CZECH REPUBLIC 844 000 844 http://www.samsung.com/cz DENMARK 70 70 19 70 http://www.samsung.com/dk FINLAND 030-6227 515 http://www.samsung.com/fi FRANCE 3260 SAMSUNG(7267864) (€ 0,15/min) http://www.samsung.com/fr GERMANY 01805-121213 (€ 0,14/Min) http://www.samsung.de HUNGARY 06-80-SAMSUNG (7267864) http://www.samsung.com/hu ITALIA 800 SAMSUNG[...]

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    TAIWAN 0800-329-999 http://www.samsung.com/tw VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 http://www.samsung.com/vn Middle East & Africa SOUTH AFRICA 0860 7267864 (SAMSUNG) http://www.samsung.com/za U.A.E 800SAMSUNG (7267864) 8000-4726 http://www.samsung.com/mea Terms Sync Signal Sync (Synchronized) Signals refer to the standard signals that are requi red to display[...]

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    country regardless of the location of the viewer. Sound Balance Balances the levels of the sound coming from each speaker in te levisions with two speakers. Cable TV Whereas the terrestrial broadcasting is deliver ed via frequency signals through the air, cable broadcasting is transmitted via a cable network. In or der to view cable TV, one must pu[...]

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    organization that has been organized to promote its development and management. EIAJ Electronic Industries As sociation of Japan. For Better Display 1. Adjust the computer resolution and screen inection 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 b[...]

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    PRODUCT INFORMATION (I mage Retention Free) LCD Monitors and TVs may have image retentio n wh en switching from one image to an othe r especially after displaying a statio nary image for a long time. This guide is to demonstrate correct usag e of LC D products in order to protect them from Image retention. Warrant y Warranty does not cover an y dam[...]

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    Ex) The best way to prote ct your monitor from Image retentio n i s to set your PC or S y stem to o p erate a Screen Saver p ro g ram when y ou are not usin g it. Image retention may not o ccur when a LCD panel is op era ted under normal conditio ns. Normal conditions are defined as continuously changi ng video patterns. Whe n the LCD panel is oper[...]

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    Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & E lectronic Equipment) - Europe only (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection s ystems) This marki ng show n on the prod uct or its litera ture, indic ates that i t should not be disposed w ith other h ousehold w astes at th e end of it s working[...]