Samsung Syncmaster 971p Quick Start Guide

							    
 
 
  
 
List of Features  
z  Magic Contrast: Implements a deep color contrast of 1500:1 ratio. 
z  Magic Speed: Provides a clear screen without afterimages with fast response speed of 
6ms.  
z  Magic Stand: Provides a high availability to fit your environmental needs with a height adjustable stand (up to 60mm). 
z Magic Rotation: Adjust s screen automatically to fit to monitor angle when it is changed 
with the Rotation function. 
 
 
Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing,  contact your dealer.  
Contact a local deale
rto buy optional items.  
 
 
 
 
 Unpacking 
Monitor 
 
 
						

							 
 
 Manual 
 
 
Quick Setup GuideWarranty Card 
(Not available in all 
locations)Users Guide,  
Monitor Driver,  
Natural Color software,  
AutoRotation software
 
  
 
 Cable
  
DVI to D-SUB Cable  Power Cord  DC-Adapter 
 
 
  
DVI Cable   
 
 
  
 
Others
 
Cleanin
g Cloth 
 
  
Do not use other cables except the dedicated cables, such as DVI/D-Sub and DVI cables, 
for the product.  
To purchase DVI/D-Sub or DVI cable additionally, contact your local product distributor. 
 
 
 
 Front 
 
						

							 
 
Customized Key  
[]You can customize key assignment for the Custom button according to 
your preferences. (Custom Key functionality) 
 
How to Adjust : MagicTune →
 Optional →
 Custom Key →
 
MagicBright, MagicColor, Auto Setup, Source Select, Color Tone 
  1) MagicBright 
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.  
>>Click here to see an animation clip
2) MagicColor 
MagicColor is a new technology that Samsung has exclusively 
developed to improve digital image and to display natural color more 
clearly without disturbing image quality.  
>>Click here to see an animation clip 
3) Auto Setup 
Press this button to self-adjust to the incoming Analog signal.  
>>Click here to see an animation clip 
4) Source Select 
Select the video signal. (Analog/Digital) 
>>Click here to see an animation clip
5) Color Tone 
The tone of the color can be changed.  
>>Click here to see an animation clip
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. 
1) Power On/Off 
 
						

							    
 When you press the power button, the monitor is on/off. 
>>Click here to see an animation clip
2) Input Source 
When you press the power button, the input source may be changed 
to Analog or Digital, blinking once with blue lihgt.  
>>Click here to see an animation clip
3) Auto adjustment 
When you press the power button, the Auto Adjustment function is 
activate, blinking twice with blue light.  
(Analog only)  
>>Click here to see an animation clip
The buttons to the right of the monitor are touch-sensitive 
buttons.  
Touch a button lightly with your finger. 
    
    
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.)  
 
 
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.
 
						

							 
  
  
  
    
       
 
DVI : 
 
Connect the 
DVI terminal of your monitor to your computer using a 
DVI/D-Sub cable. 
     
 
DC 12V : 
 
Connect a power line to a direct current power supply and then plug 
it into the relevant power port. 
 
 
UP (USB upstream port):  
Connect the 
 UP port of the monitor and the USB port of the 
computer with the USB cable.  
     
 
DOWN (USB downstream port): 
Connect the 
DOWN port of the USB monitor and a USB device 
with the USB cable.
zTo use  DOWN (Downstream Port), you have 
to connect the   UP (Upstream Cable ) to the 
PC.  
zMake sure to use the USB cable supplied with 
this monitor to connect the monitors   UP port 
and your computers USB port.  
See Connecting the Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.
 
						

							    
 
 
 
   Connecting the Monitor 
1.Connect a power line to a direct current power supply and then plug it into the relevant power 
port.
2-1. Using the D-Sub (analog) connector on the video card. 
Connect the 
DVI terminal of your monitor to the D-Sub terminal of your computer using a 
DVI/D-Sub cable. 
 
2-2.Connected to a Macintosh. 
Connect the monitor to the Macintosh computer using the DVI 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 connector but get a blank screen, check to 
see if the monitor status is set to analog. At th is time, press the Power button at the right of 
your monitor or the Custom bu tton at the left so that it checks the input signals again.
 
						

							 
 
 Pivoting 
 
 
 
   Pivoting 
 
 
(When pivoting the monitor, rotation angle is displayed on screen of the monitor.) 
0° 90°
When rotating the screen, make sure  to tilt the monitor 45 to 65 degrees so that it does not touch 
the floor. When tilting the screen backwards, do not tilt it more than 65 degrees.
 
   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)
1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive.  
2. Click 
Windows   
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. (Microsoft
® Windows® XP Operating System)  
 
 
 
5. Monitor driver installation is completed. 
 
This monitor driver is under certifying  MS logo, and this installation dont 
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 certifying MS lo go, and this installation dont damage your 
system. The certifie d driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor 
homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ 
 
9. Click the  Close button then click 
OK button continually.