Samsung Syncmaster 933nw User Manual

Troubleshooting
Self-Test Feature Check
 Note
Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check wheth\
er 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 illust\
ration below. This box appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disc\
onnected or damaged.
4. Turn off...

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 monitors 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 m\
onitor is still powered on.
If there is a message coming up on the screen or if the screen goes whit\
e, this means the monitor is in
working condition.
In...

A: The monitor is in PowerSaver mode.
A:
Press a key on the keyboard to activate the monitor and restore the imag\
e on the screen.
A: 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.
I cannot see the On Screen Display. Q:

Have you locked the On Screen Display (OSD) Menu to prevent changes?
A: Unlock the OSD by pressing the [MENU/  ] button for at least 5 seconds.
The screen shows strange colors or just...

There are only 16 colors shown on the screen. The screen colors have cha\
nged after changing the video card.Q: Have the Windows colors been set properly?
A: Windows XP :Set the resolution at the Control Panel  → Appearance and Themes → Display → Settings.
A: Windows ME/2000 :
Set the resolution at the Control Panel  → Display → Settings.
Q: Has the video card been set properly?
A: Set the video card by referring to the video card manual.
There is a message that reads Unrecognized monitor, Plug & Play...

Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor.
Check if the power cord and the video cables are properly connected to t\
he 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 t\
he installed the adapter(video)
driver and the monitor driver.
Check if the scanning ratio of the video screen is set to between 56 Hz \
~ 75 Hz.
(Do...

A:
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 wate\
r enter the monitor.  Note
Before calling for assistance, check the information in this section to \
see if you can remedy any prob-
lems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the 
phone number on the Information section or
contact your dealer. Troubleshooting
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Specifications
General
General
Model Name SyncMaster 933NW
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
Optimum resolution
1440 x 900@60 Hz
Maximum resolution 1440 x 900@75 Hz
Input Signal, Terminated
RGB Analog
0.7 Vp-p ± 5 %
Separate H/V sync, Composite, SOG
TTL level (V high 
≥ 2.0 V, V low ≤ 0.8 V)
Maximum Pixel Clock 137 MHz
Power Supply
AC...

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 conditi\
ons and monitor
settings. In most cases, the monitor installation will proceed automatic\
ally, unless the...

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, t\
he screen may go blank while
the power LED is on. Refer to the video card manual and adjusts the scre\
en as follows.
Display Mode Horizontal
Frequency (kHz) Vertical Fre-
quency (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 25.175 -/-
IBM, 720 x...

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 un\
even 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. \
But...