Samsung Syncmaster 920bm Quick Start Guide

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BrightnessYou can use the on-screen menus to change the 
brightness according to personal preference.  
 
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ContrastYou can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast 
according to personal preference.  
 
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 Color  
 
						

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Color ToneThe tone of the color can be changed and one of four 
modes can be selected - Cool, Normal, Warm and 
Custom.  
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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.
Color ControlAdjusts individual R,G,B color balance. 
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GammaGamma correction changes the luminance of the colors 
with intermediate luminance. zMode 1  zMode 2  zMode 3  
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 Image  
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CoarseRemoves 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)  
 
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Fine Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise 
persists even after fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the 
frequency (clock speed). 
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SharpnessChanges the clearance of image. 
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H-PositionChanges the horizontal position of the monitors entire 
display. 
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V-PositionChanges the vertical position of the monitors entire 
display. 
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 OSD  
Menu Description Play/Stop
LanguageYou can choose one of 9 languages. 
 
Note:The language chosen affects only the language of 
the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the 
computer. 
 
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H-PositionYou can change the horizontal position where the OSD 
menu appears on your monitor. 
 
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V-PositionYou can change the vertical position where the OSD menu 
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TransparencyChange the transparency of the background of the OSD. 
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Display TimeThe 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. 
5 sec, 10 sec, 20 sec, 200 sec 
 
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 Setup  
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Auto SourceSelect 
Auto Source for the monitor to automatically select 
the signal source. 
 
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Image ResetImage parameters are replaced with the factory default 
values. 
 
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Color ResetColor parameters are replaced with the factory default 
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 Information  
 
						

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InformationShows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen.  
 
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 Check List 
Before calling for service, check 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 section or contact your dealer .
 
 
Symptom Check List Solutions
No images on the 
screen. I cannot turn 
on the monitor. Is the power cord connected 
properly?
Check the power cord connection 
and supply.
Can you see  Check Signal Cable  
on the screen?  (Connected using the D-sub 
cable)
 
Check the signal cable connection. 
(Connected using the DVI cable)  
If you still see an (error) message 
on the screen when the monitor is 
connected properly, check to see if 
the monitor status is set to analog.  
Press   button to have the monitor 
double-check the input signal 
source.
If the power is on, reboot the 
computer to see the initial screen
(the login screen), which can be 
seen.  If the initial screen (the login screen) 
appears, boot the computer in the 
applicable mode (the safe mode for 
Windows ME/XP/2000) and then 
change the frequency of the video 
card. 
(Refer to the 
Preset Timing Modes ) 
Note: If the initial screen (the login 
screen) does not appear,  contact 
the Service Center or your dealer .  
Can you see  Not Optimum 
Mode,Recommended Mode 
1280 x 1024 60Hz  on the screen? You can see this message when the 
signal from the video card exceeds 
the maximum resolution and 
frequency that the monitor can 
handle properly.  
 
Adjust the maximum resolution and 
frequency that the monitor can 
handle properly.  
 
 
If the display exceeds SXGA or 75 
 
						

							Hz, a 
Not Optimum 
Mode,Recommended mode 
1280 x 1024 60 Hz message is 
displayed. If the display exceeds 85 
Hz, the display will work properly but 
the 
Not Optimum 
Mode,Recommended Mode 
1280 x 1024 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.) 
There is no image on the screen.  
Is the power indicator on the monitor 
blinking at 1 second intervals?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.
Connected using the DVI cable? You may get a blank screen if you 
boot the system before you connect 
the DVI cable, or disconnect and 
then reconnect the DVI cable while 
the system is running as certain 
types of graphic cards do not send 
out video signals. 
Connect the DVI cable and then 
reboot the system.
I cannot see the On 
Screen Display.Have you locked the On Screen 
Display (OSD) Menu to prevent 
changes?Unlock the OSD by pressing the 
[MENU /  ] button for at least 5 
seconds.
The screen shows 
strange colors or just 
black and white.Is the 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 its 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 screen suddenly 
has become 
unbalanced.Have you changed the video card or 
the driver?Adjust screen image position and 
size using the OSD.
Have you adjusted the resolution or 
frequency to the monitor?Adjust the resolution and frequency 
at the video card.  
(Refer to the Preset Timing Modes).
The screen can be unbalanced due to the cycle of the video card signals. 
Readjust Position by referring to the OSD.
The screen is out of 
focus or OSD cannot 
be adjusted.Have you adjusted the resolution or 
frequency on the monitor?Adjust the resolution and frequency 
of the video card.  
(Refer to the Preset Timing Modes).
LED is blinking but no 
images on the screen.Is the frequency properly adjusted 
when checking the Display Timing 
on the menu?Adjust the frequency properly by 
referring to the video card manual 
and the Preset Timing Modes.  
(The maximum frequency per 
resolution may differ from product to 
 
						

							 
 
product.) 
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? 
Windows ME/2000/XP: 
Set the colors properly at the 
Control Panel 
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Settings . 
Has the video card been set 
properly? Set the video card by referring to the 
video card manual. 
There is a message 
that reads 
Unrecognized 
monitor, Plug & Play 
(VESA DDC) monitor 
found.  Have you installed the monitor 
driver?
Install the monitor driver according 
to the 
Driver Installation Instructions .
See the video card manual to see if 
the Plug & Play (VESA DDC) 
function can be supported.  Install the monitor driver according 
to the 
Driver Installation Instructions .
Problems related to 
Audio  No sound  Ensure that the audio cable is firmly 
connected to both the audio-in port 
on your monitor and the audio-out 
port on your sound card.  
(Refer to Connecting the Monitor )  
 
Check the volume level. 
Sound level is too low.  Check the volume level.    
If the volume is still too low after 
turning the control to its maximum, 
check the volume control on the 
computer sound card or software 
program.
 
 
 
 Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor. 
1. Check if the power cord and the video cables are properly connected to the computer.  
2. Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting.  (If it does, request an after-service for the main board of the computer.)  
3. 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.  
4.  Check  if the scanning ratio of the video  screen  is  set at 56 Hz ~ 75  Hz.  
(Do  not  exceed  75 Hz  when  using  the maxi mum resolution.)  
5. If you have problems in installing the adapter (video) driver, boot the computer in Safe Mode, 
remove the Display Adapter at the  Control Panel →
 System  →
 Device Administrator  and 
then reboot the computer to reinstall the adapter (video) driver.  
 
 If problems repeatedly occur,  contact an authorized service center .
 
 
 Q & A 
Question  
Answer 
How can I change the 
frequency? Frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card.  
 
Note that video card support can vary, depending on the version 
of the driver used. (Refer to the computer or the video card 
manual for details.) 
How can I adjust the resolution? Windows ME/XP/2000 : Set the resolution at the Control  Panel→Display →Settings.  
 
* Contact the video card manufacturer for details.
 
						

							How can I set the Power Saving 
function?Windows ME/XP/2000 : Set the function at BIOS-SETUP of the 
computer or the screen saver. (Refer to Windows/Computer 
Manual).  
How can I clean the outer 
case/LCD Panel?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 remains of the detergent nor scratch the case. 
Do not allow any water to go inside the monitor. 
 
 
 Self-Test Feature Check 
Self-Test Feature Check  |  Warning Messages  |  Environment  |  Useful Tips
 
Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is 
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 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. 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 and computer system; your monitor is functioning properly. 
 
 
 Warning Messages  
 
If there is something wrong with the input signal, a message appears on the screen or the 
screen goes blank although the power indicator LED is still on. The message may indicate 
that the monitor is out of scan range or that you need to check the signal cable. 
 
 
 
 Environment  
 
The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality and other 
features of the monitor. 
1. If there are any sub woofer speakers near the monitor, unplug and relocate the woofer 
to another room.  
2. Remove all electronic devices such as radios, fans, clocks and telephones that are 
within 3 feet (one meter) of the monitor.  
 
						

							 
 
 Useful Tips 
 
zA monitor recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is trouble with 
the computer or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, 
noise, Video mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and 
then contact the Service Center or your dealer.  
 
zJudging the monitors working condition  
If there is no image on the screen or a 
Not Optimum Mode,Recommended Mode 1280 X 
1024 60 Hz message comes up, disconnect the cable from the computer while the monitor is 
still powered on. 
{If there is a message coming up on the screen or if the screen goes white, this means the 
monitor is in working condition.  
{In this case, check the computer for trouble.