Samsung Syncmaster 940fn Quick Start Guide

Check List
Before calling for assistance, 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 con tact your dealer.
SymptomCheck ListSolutions
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 DVI-A to D-
SUB cable)
Check the...

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...

(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 ¡
 Display ¡
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...

Q & A
QuestionAnswer
How can I change the 
frequency?The 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...

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 woo fer 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,...

General
General
Model Name SyncMaster 740B
LCD Panel
Size 17  Diagonal (43 cm)
Display area 337.92 mm (H) x 270.336 mm (V)
Pixel Pitch 0.264 mm (H) x 0.264 mm (V)
Synchronization
Horizontal 30 ~ 81 k Hz
Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz
Display Color
16.2 M Colors
Resolution
Optimum resolution 1280 x 1024@60 Hz
Maximum resolution 1280 x 1024@75 Hz
Input Signal, Terminated
RGB Analog , DVI(Digital Visual Interface) Compliant Digital RGB  
0.7Vp-p Positive at 75 
 ±10%  
Separate H/V sync, Composite sync, TTL level...

Dimensions (WxHxD)/ Weight (Pivot Stand)
366.0 x 391.2 x 200.0 mm / 14.4 x 15.4 x 7.9 inch (with Basic Stand) / 4.7 kg
Dimensions (WxHxD)/ Weight (Sliding Stand)
366.0 x 391.2 x 200.0 mm / 14.4 x 15.4 x 7.9 inch (with Basic Stand) / 4.7 kg
Dimensions (WxHxD)/ Weight (Lowest HAS Stand)
366.0 x 351.4 x 200.0 mm / 14.4 x 13.8 x 7.9 inch (with Basic Stand) / 4.8 kg
VESA Mounting Interface
75 mm x 75 mm (for use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.)
Environmental considerations
Operating Temperature: 50 °F...

This monitor is EPA ENERGY STAR® compliant and ENERGY2000 
compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA DPMS 
functionality. 
As an ENERGY STAR
® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this 
product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
Preset Timing Modes
If the signal transferred from the computer is th e 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....

many times per second to display an image to the user. The 
frequency of this repetition is called the Vertical Frequency or Refresh 
Rate. Unit: Hz
 

General
General
Model Name SyncMaster 940B
LCD Panel
Size 19  Diagonal (48 cm)
Display area 376.32 mm (H) x 301.056 mm (V)
Pixel Pitch 0.294 mm (H) x 0.294 mm (V)
Synchronization
Horizontal 30 ~ 81 k Hz
Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz
Display Color
16.7 M Colors 
Resolution
Optimum resolution 1280 x 1024@60 Hz
Maximum resolution 1280 x 1024@75 Hz
Input Signal, Terminated
RGB Analog , DVI(Digital Visual Interface) Compliant Digital RGB  
0.7Vp-p Positive at 75 
 ±10%  
Separate H/V sync, Composite sync, SOG, TTL...