Samsung Syncmaster 931bw Quick Start Guide

							 Model
 
 
 
 Features 
RTA Monitor
RTA (Response Time Accelerator)  
 
A function that accelerates the response speed of the panel so as to provide a sharper and more 
natural video display.  
 
 
RTA On Activates the RTA function so that t he panel operates at a higher response speed than 
its original speed.
RTA OFF Deactivates the RTA func tion so that the panel operates at its original response speed.
If you turn the power off and on  again after switching RTA off, the  RTA function is automatically 
switched On (Factory Setting)
 
 
 
 
 Package Contents
Please make sure the following item s are included with your monitor.  
If any items are missing,  contact your dealer.  
Contact a local dealer  to buy optional items.
Unpacking
 
 
 
Without Stand
Monitor 
 
  With Stand 
 SyncMaster 931BW
 
						

							 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
Monitor & Simple stand 
Manual
 
 Quick Setup GuideWarranty Card  
(Not available in all 
locations)Users Guide, Monitor Driver, 
Natural Color Software, 
MagicTune™ Software  
Cable
 
 
Power Cord D-sub Cable  
Sold separately
 
  
 DVI Cable
 
 
 
 Your Monitor
Front
 
 
						

							 
MENU button [ ]  
 Opens the on-screen menu and exits from the menu. 
MagicBright™ button  
[]  
 
 
 
 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 and Movie, Dynamic Contrast. Each 
mode has its own pre-configured brightness value. You can easily 
select one of seven settings by simply pressing MagicBright™ control 
button.  
 
1) 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.  
 
2) Text 
For documentations or works involving heavy text.  
 
3) Internet 
For working with a mixture of images such as texts and graphics.  
 
4) Game 
For watching motion pictures such as a game.  
 
5) Sport 
For watching motion pictures such as a sport.  
 
6) Movie 
For watching motion pictures such as a DVD or Video CD.  
 
7) Dynamic Contrast 
Dynamic Contrast is to automatically detect distribution of inputted 
visual signal and adjust to create optimum contrast.
>> Click here to see an animation clip 
Brightness button [ ]  When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness.  
 
						

							 
 
 
 
 
 
   >> Click here to see an animation clip 
Adjust buttons [ ]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. (When the source button is pressed to change the input mode, a 
message appears in the upper left of the screen displaying the current 
mode -- analog or digital input signal.)  
If you select the digital mode, you must connect your monitor to the 
graphic cards DVI port using the DVI cable.
AUTO button Use this button for auto adjustment.  
>> Click here to see an animation clip 
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 monitor saves your adjustments. 
See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving 
functions. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or 
when leaving it unattended for long periods.
Rear
 
 
The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.
POWER port 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 port on the back of your monitor.
RGB IN port Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub 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.
See Connecting Cables for further information regarding cable connections.
 
						

							 Model
 
 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 m onitor 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) co nnector on the video card.  
- Connect the DVI Cable to the DVI Po rt on the back of your Monitor. 
 
[DVI IN] 
 
Connected to a Macintosh. 
-Connect the monitor to the Macintosh com puter using the D-sub connection cable.
If the monitor and the computer are connected, you can turn them on and use them.
 Using the Stand
Monitor Assembly
 SyncMaster 931BW
 
						

							 
 
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)  
 
Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord.
Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the 
screen.
Remove three screws and then remove the stand from the LCD monitor.
Align the mounting interface pad with the holes in the rear cover mounting Pad and 
secure it with four screws that came with the arm-type base, wall mount hanger or other 
base.
 
						

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 Monitor Driver 
When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM included with this 
monitor. Driver installation is slightly differ ent 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 below.  
 
Internet web site : http://www.samsung.com/  (WORLDWIDE)
http://www.samsung.com/monitor  (U.S.A)
http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor  (Korea)
http://www.samsungmonitor.com.cn/  (China)
Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic)
 
Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. 
Click  Windows .
Choose your monitor model in the model  list, then click the OK button.  
 
 
If you can see following message window, then clic k the Continue Anyway button. Then click the 
OK button (Microsoft® Windows® XP/2000 Operating System).   
  
 
 SyncMaster 931BW
 
						

							 
 
 
 
   
 This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesnt damage your 
system.  
The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage  
 
http://www.samsung.com/ 
Monitor driver installation is completed. 
Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual)
Windows XP | Windows 2000 | Windows ME | Windows NT | Linux 
Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System  
 
Insert the 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. and select Install from a list or. then click Next button.  
 
						

							   
 
Select Dont search ,I will. then click Next and then click Have disk.  
  
 
Click the Browse button then choose A:(D:\Driver) and choose your monitor model in the model 
list and click the Next button.  
  
 
If you can see following Message window, then click the Continue Anyway button. Then click 
the OK button.  
 
 
 
 
This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo, and this installation doesnt damage your 
system.  
The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage  
 
http://www.samsung.com/ 
Click the Close button then click the OK button continually.  
 
						

							 
 
 
   
 
Monitor driver installation is completed.  
 
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Operating System  
 
 When you can see Digital Signature Not Found on your monitor, follow these steps.  
 
 
How to install 
Choose the OK button on the Insert disk window. 
Click the Browse button on the File Needed window. 
Choose A:(D:\Driver) then click the Open button and then click the OK button. 
Click Start, Setting, and then Control Panel. 
Double click the Display icon. 
Select the Settings tab and click the Advanced Properties button. 
Choose Monitor.  
Case1 : If the Properties button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured. Please 
stop installation 
Case2 : If the Properties button is active, click the Properties button then follow next steps 
continually.
Click Driver and then click Update Driver. then click the Next button. 
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.
Click the Browse button then choose A:(D:\Driver). 
Click the Open button, then click the OK button. 
Choose your monitor model and click the Next button then click Next button. 
Click the Finish button then the Close button.  
 
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    
 
Click Start, Setting, and then Control Panel. 
Double click the Display icon. 
Select the Settings tab and click the Advanced Properties button. 
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 the Next button. 
Click the Have Disk button. 
Specify A:\(D:\driver) then click the OK button.