Samsung Syncmaster 960bf Quick Start Guide

							 
  
 Manual  
 
 
Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card
 
(Not available in all 
locations) Users Guide,  
Monitor Driver,  
Natural Color software,  
MagicTune™ software,  
Ma
gicRotation software
 
 
    
 Cable
  
DVI-A to D-Sub Cable  Power Cord  DC-Adapter 
 
 
    
 Sold separately 
 
  
DVI Cable   
 
 
 
 Front  
 
 
						

							  
 
 
Power indicator / 
Power button [ ] 
 
 
 
 
The blue light is on in its normal working condition and blinks when setting 
the adjustments of the monitor. 
Use this button for power the monitor  on and off, change the input source, 
or perform Auto Adjustment. 
Power On/Off  : When you press the power button, the monitor is 
on/off. 
>>Click here to see an animation clip
Input Source  : When you press the power button until the power button 
blinks once with blue light, the input source may be changed to Analog 
or Digital. 
>>Click here to see an animation clip  
Auto adjustment : When you press the power button until the power 
button blinks twice with blue light, th e Auto Adjustment is Activated.  
(Analog only)  
>>Click here to see an animation clip
See  PowerSaver  described in the manual for furthe r 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.)   
 
Kensington Lock The Kensington lock is a device us
ed 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.  
 
 
						

							  
  
  
  
  
DC 14V Connect the DC adapter for your monitor to the power port on the back 
of the monitor. Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet.  
DVI-I Connect the DVI-A to D-Sub Cable to the DVI port on the back of your 
monitor.  
 
See 
Connecting the Monitor  for further information re garding cable connections.
 
						

							 
 
 
 
 
 
Connecting the Monitor 
1. Connect the DC 14V adapter for y
our monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor.  
Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet.
2-1. Using the D-Sub (analog) connector on the video card. 
Connect the DVI-A to D-Sub
 Cable to the DVI-I port on the back of your monitor. 
 
2-2.Connected to a Macintosh. 
Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the DVI-A to D-Sub connection cable.
2-3. In the case of an old model Macintosh, you need to connect the monitor using a special Mac 
adapter.
3. Turn on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is 
complete. 
 
If you properly connect your monitor using the DVI-I connector but get a blank screen, check 
to see if the monitor status is set to analog. Press power button to have the monitor double-
check the input signal source.
 
						

							 
Using the Stand 
 
 
 
   Pivot Stand 
 
Even when the monitor is completely folded, the monitor screen is still approximately 2 cm (0.8 
inch) off the floor. Do not press the monitor screen further against the floor.
This monitor cannot be  installed with a supporting device  (arm-support, wall bracket or other) 
other than the one provided.
  (When pivoting the monitor, rotation angle is displayed on screen of the monitor.) 
0° 90°
When pivoting the monitor, the co rner of the monitor may reach to the floor. Tilt the monitor 
 
						

							backward more than 45 degrees and then pivot it. Failure to do so may damage the monitor. 
Installing the Monitor Driver (Automatic)
 
When prompted by the operating system for the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM 
included with this monitor.  Driver installation is slightly different 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 
here. 
 
zInternet web site :   http://www.samsung.com/  (Worldwide)
http://www.samsung.com/monitor  (U.S.A)
http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor  (Korea)
http://www.samsung monitor.com.cn/ (China)
 
  Windows ME 
 
 
1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive.  
2. Click  Windows ME Driver .  
3. Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the  OK button. 
 
 
 
4. Click the  Install button in the 
Warning window. 
 
 
 
5. Monitor driver installation is completed.  
 
 
    Windows XP/2000 
 
 
1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive.  
2. Click  Windows XP/2000 Driver   
3. Choose your monitor model in the model list, then click the  OK button. 
 
 
						

							 
 
4. If you can see following message window, then click the  Continue Anyway button. 
Then click  OK button. 
 
 
 
5. Monitor driver installation is completed. 
 
This monitor driver is under certified MS logo,and this installation doesnt 
damage your system.The certified dr iver will be posted on Samsung 
Monitor homepage.  
http://www.samsung.com/ . 
 
 
Installing the Monitor Driver (Manual) 
Windows XP | Windows 2000 |Windows Me |Windows NT  | Linux   
 
 
When prompted by the operating system fo r the monitor driver, insert the CD-ROM 
included with this monitor.  Driver installation is slightly different 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 
here. 
 
zInternet web site :   http://www.samsung.com/  (Worldwide)
http://www.samsung.com/monitor  (U.S.A)
http://www.sec.co.kr/monitor  (Korea)
http://www.samsung monitor.com.cn/ (China)
 
  Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System  
 
1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM driver.  
2. Click  Start —> 
Control Panel  then click the 
Appearance and Themes  icon.  
 
 
						

							     
 
3. Click  Display icon and choose the 
Settings tab then click 
Advanced... 
 
     
 
4. Click the  Properties button on the 
Monitor tab and select 
Driver tab.  
 
     
 
5. Click  Update Driver..  and select 
Install from a list or..  then click 
Next button.  
 
     
 
6. Select  Dont search ,I will..  then click 
Next and then click 
Have disk.  
 
 
						

							     
 
7. Click the  Browse button then choose A:(D:\Driver) and
 choose your monitor model in the 
model list and click the  Next button.  
 
     
 
8. If you can see following message window, then click the  Continue Anyway button. Then 
click  OK button. 
 
  
 
This monitor driver is under certified MS logo,and this installation doesnt damage your 
system.The certified driver will be po sted 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® 2000 Operating System
 
 
When you can see Digital Signature Not Found on your monitor, follow these steps.
1. Choose  OK button on the 
Insert disk window.  
2. Click the  Browse button on the 
File Needed window.  
3. Choose A:(D:\Driver) then click the Open button and then click  OK button.  
How to install
1. Click  Start , 
Setting  , 
Control Panel .  
2. Double click the  Display Icon.  
3. Choose the  Settings tab and then click 
Advanced...  
4. Choose  Monitor.  
5. Click  Driver and then click on 
Update Driver.. then click on the Next button.  
6. 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.  
7. Click the  Browse button then choose A:(D:\Driver).  
8. Click the  Open button, then click 
OK button.  
9. Choose your monitor  model and click the 
Next button then click 
Next button.  
10. Click the  Finish button then the 
Close button.  
If you can see the  Digital Signature Not Found window then click the 
Yesbutton. 
And click the  Finish button then the 
Close button. 
Case1: If the Properties button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured. 
Please stop installation 
Case2: If the Properties button is active, cli ck the Properties button then follow next steps 
continually.
 
 
   Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Operating System
 
 
1. Click  Start , 
Setting  , 
Control Panel .  
2. Double click  Display icon.  
3. Select the  Settings tab and click 
Advanced Properties  button.  
4. Select the  Monitor tab.  
5. Click the  Change button in the 
Monitor Type area.  
6. Choose  Specify the location of the driver .  
7. Choose  Display a list of all the driver in a specific location..  then click 
Next button.  
8. Click the  Have Disk button  
9. Specify A:\(D:\driver) then click  OK button.  
10. Select  Show all devices  and choose the monitor that corresponds to the one you 
connected to your computer and click  OK.  
11. Continue choosing  Close button and 
OK button until you close the Display Properties 
dialogue box.  
 
 
   Microsoft® Windows® NT Operating System
 
 
1. Click  Start, 
Settings , 
Control Panel , and then double-click 
Display icon.  
2. In Display Registration Information window, click Settings Tab and then click  All Display 
Modes .  
3. Select a mode that you wish to use (Resolutio n, Number of colors and Vertical frequency) 
and then click  OK.  
4. Click  Apply button if you see the screen working normally after clicking 
Test. If the screen is 
not normal, change to a different mode (lower mode of resolution, colors or frequency).  
If there is no Mode at  All Dis
play Modes, select the level of re
solution and vertical