Samsung Syncmaster S27a950 User Manual
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Configuring Backlight
1Press [ ] on the product.
2Press [ ] to move to
SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the product.
3Press [ ] to move to ECO and press [ ] on the product.
4Press [ ] to move to Backlight and press [ ] on the product. Th e following screen will appear.
zOff : Turn off the screen and activate DPMS mode. If Off is selected, it takes several seconds
for the monitor to detect movement and turn on after it turned off.
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Configuring Backlight
1Press [ ] on the product.
2Press [ ] to move to
SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the product.
3Press [ ] to move to ECO and press [ ] on the product.
4Press [ ] to move to Backlight and press [ ] on the product. Th e following screen will appear.
zOff : Turn off the screen and activate DPMS mode. If Off is selected, it takes several seconds
for the monitor to detect movement and turn on after it turned off.
zDimming: Reduce the brightness...")
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4Press [ ] to move to Eco Light Sensor and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will
appear.
zOff
zOn : The Eco sensor detects the am bient illumination and automatica lly controls the brightness.
5Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ].
6The selected option will be applied.
Configuring Sensitivity
1Press [ ] on the product.
2Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the product.
3Press [ ] to move to ECO and press [ ] on...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/66/52688/w64_samsung_syncmaster_s27a950-user-manual-56.png "Page 57
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4Press [ ] to move to Eco Light Sensor and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will
appear.
zOff
zOn : The Eco sensor detects the am bient illumination and automatica lly controls the brightness.
5Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ].
6The selected option will be applied.
Configuring Sensitivity
1Press [ ] on the product.
2Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the product.
3Press [ ] to move to ECO and press [ ] on...")
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3Press [ ] to move to ECO and press [ ] on the product.
4Press [ ] to move to Brightness Level and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will
appear.
zBrighter : Increase the current brightness of the screen.
zCurrent: Maintain the current brightness of the screen.
zDimmer : Decrease the current brightness of the screen.
5Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ].
6The selected option will be applied.
7.1.3 Eco Saving
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3Press [ ] to move to ECO and press [ ] on the product.
4Press [ ] to move to Brightness Level and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will
appear.
zBrighter : Increase the current brightness of the screen.
zCurrent: Maintain the current brightness of the screen.
zDimmer : Decrease the current brightness of the screen.
5Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ].
6The selected option will be applied.
7.1.3 Eco Saving
The Eco Saving...")
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6The selected option will be applied.
zThis menu is not available when Bright is in Dynamic Contrast mode.
zThis menu is not available when Eco Light Sensor is enabled.
7.1.4 Eco Icon Display
Configuring the Eco Icon Display Settings
1Press [ ] on the product.
2Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the product.
3Press [ ] to move to ECO and press [ ] on the product.
4Press [ ] to move to Eco Icon Display and press [ ] on the product. The...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/66/52688/w64_samsung_syncmaster_s27a950-user-manual-58.png "Page 59
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6The selected option will be applied.
zThis menu is not available when Bright is in Dynamic Contrast mode.
zThis menu is not available when Eco Light Sensor is enabled.
7.1.4 Eco Icon Display
Configuring the Eco Icon Display Settings
1Press [ ] on the product.
2Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the product.
3Press [ ] to move to ECO and press [ ] on the product.
4Press [ ] to move to Eco Icon Display and press [ ] on the product. The...")
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zThe progress of a tree growing will be represented as 10 different images (stages). After one
full-grown tree is complete, the initial image will be restored and the number of trees will
continue to accumulate. The number for energy trees will be rounded to one decimal place.
7.2 Menu Transparency
Set the transparency for the menu windows:
7.2.1 Changing Menu Transparency
1Press [ ] on the product.
2Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/66/52688/w64_samsung_syncmaster_s27a950-user-manual-60.png "Page 61
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zThe progress of a tree growing will be represented as 10 different images (stages). After one
full-grown tree is complete, the initial image will be restored and the number of trees will
continue to accumulate. The number for energy trees will be rounded to one decimal place.
7.2 Menu Transparency
Set the transparency for the menu windows:
7.2.1 Changing Menu Transparency
1Press [ ] on the product.
2Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the...")
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3Press [ ] to move to Language and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will appear.
4Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ].
5The selected option will be applied.
7.4 PC/AV Mode
Set PC/AV Mode to AV. The picture size will be enlarged. This option is useful when you view a movie.
7.4.1 Configuring PC/AV Mode Settings
1Press [ ] on the product.
2Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the product.
3Press [ ] to move to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/66/52688/w64_samsung_syncmaster_s27a950-user-manual-61.png "Page 62
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3Press [ ] to move to Language and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will appear.
4Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ].
5The selected option will be applied.
7.4 PC/AV Mode
Set PC/AV Mode to AV. The picture size will be enlarged. This option is useful when you view a movie.
7.4.1 Configuring PC/AV Mode Settings
1Press [ ] on the product.
2Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the product.
3Press [ ] to move to...")
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7.5 Auto Source
Activate Auto Source .
7.5.1 Configuring Auto Source
1Press [ ] on the product.
2Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the product.
3Press [ ] to move to Auto Source and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will
appear.
zAuto : The input source is automatically recognized.
zManual : Manually select an input source.
4Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ].
5The selected option will be applied.
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7.5 Auto Source
Activate Auto Source .
7.5.1 Configuring Auto Source
1Press [ ] on the product.
2Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the product.
3Press [ ] to move to Auto Source and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will
appear.
zAuto : The input source is automatically recognized.
zManual : Manually select an input source.
4Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ].
5The selected option will be applied.
7.6 Display...")
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3Press [ ] to move to Display Time and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will
appear.
4Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ].
5The selected option will be applied.
7.7 Key Repeat Time
Control the response rate of a button when the button is pressed.
7.7.1 Configuring Key Repeat Time
1Press [ ] on the product.
2Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the product.
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7 Setup and Reset
3Press [ ] to move to Display Time and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will
appear.
4Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ].
5The selected option will be applied.
7.7 Key Repeat Time
Control the response rate of a button when the button is pressed.
7.7.1 Configuring Key Repeat Time
1Press [ ] on the product.
2Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the product.
3Press [ ] to move to Key Repeat Time and press [ ] on...")
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7.8 Customized Key
By configuring Customized Key to suit your preferences, you can change the screen settings more
conveniently.
7.8.1 Configuring Customized Key
1Press [ ] on the product.
2Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the product.
3Press [ ] to move to Customized Key and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will
appear.
zCan be set to 3D , ECO or MAGIC, Image Size .
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7.8 Customized Key
By configuring Customized Key to suit your preferences, you can change the screen settings more
conveniently.
7.8.1 Configuring Customized Key
1Press [ ] on the product.
2Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the product.
3Press [ ] to move to Customized Key and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will
appear.
zCan be set to 3D , ECO or MAGIC, Image Size .
4Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [...")
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3Press [ ] to move to Off Timer On/Off and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will
appear.
zOff : Deactivate the off timer so that the product does not power off automatically.
zOn: Activate the off timer so that the product powers off automatically.
4Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ].
5The selected option will be applied.
7.10 Off Timer Setting
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3Press [ ] to move to Off Timer On/Off and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will
appear.
zOff : Deactivate the off timer so that the product does not power off automatically.
zOn: Activate the off timer so that the product powers off automatically.
4Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ].
5The selected option will be applied.
7.10 Off Timer Setting
The off timer can be set within a ra nge of 1 to 23 hours. The product will...")
61 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset zThe progress of a tree growing will be represented as 10 different images (stages). After one full-grown tree is complete, the initial image will be restored and the number of trees will continue to accumulate. The number for energy trees will be rounded to one decimal place. 7.2 Menu Transparency Set the transparency for the menu windows: 7.2.1 Changing Menu Transparency 1Press [ ] on the product. 2Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the product. 3Press [ ] to move to Menu Transparency and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will appear. 4Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ]. 5The selected option will be applied. 7.3 Language Set the menu language. zA change to the language setting will only be applied to the on-screen menu display. zIt will not be applied to other functions on your PC. 7.3.1 Changing the Language 1Press [ ] on the product. 2Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the product. m ReturnEnterMove SETUP&RESET ECO Menu Transparency PC/AV Mode Auto Source Display Time Key Repeat Time English Language PC Manual 20 sec Acceleration Off On Û m
62 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 3Press [ ] to move to Language and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will appear. 4Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ]. 5The selected option will be applied. 7.4 PC/AV Mode Set PC/AV Mode to AV. The picture size will be enlarged. This option is useful when you view a movie. 7.4.1 Configuring PC/AV Mode Settings 1Press [ ] on the product. 2Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the product. 3Press [ ] to move to PC/AV Mode and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will appear. 4Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ]. 5The selected option will be applied. ReturnEnterMove SETUP&RESET ECO Menu Transparency Language PC/AV Mode Auto Source Display Time Key Repeat Time HXWVFK (QJOLVK (VSDxRO )UDQoDLV ,WDOLDQR 0DJ\DU 3ROVNL 3RUWXJXrV §ÊÈÈÁ¿À 6YHQVND 7
63 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.5 Auto Source Activate Auto Source . 7.5.1 Configuring Auto Source 1Press [ ] on the product. 2Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the product. 3Press [ ] to move to Auto Source and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will appear. zAuto : The input source is automatically recognized. zManual : Manually select an input source. 4Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ]. 5The selected option will be applied. 7.6 Display Time Set the onscreen display (OSD) menu to automatically disappear if the menu is not used for a specified period of time. Display Time can be used to specify the time after which you want the OSD menu to disappear. 7.6.1 Configuring Display Time 1Press [ ] on the product. 2Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the product. m ReturnEnterMove SETUP&RESET Off English PC Acceleration ECO Menu Transparency Language PC/AV Mode Auto Source Display Time Key Repeat Time Ü Auto Manual m
64 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 3Press [ ] to move to Display Time and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will appear. 4Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ]. 5The selected option will be applied. 7.7 Key Repeat Time Control the response rate of a button when the button is pressed. 7.7.1 Configuring Key Repeat Time 1Press [ ] on the product. 2Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the product. 3Press [ ] to move to Key Repeat Time and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will appear. zAcceleration , 1 sec , or 2 sec can be selected. If No Repeat is selected, a command responds only once when a button is pressed. 4Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ]. 5The selected option will be applied. ReturnEnterMove SETUP&RESET Off English PC ECO Menu Transparency Language PC/AV Mode Auto Source Display Time Key Repeat Time Û 5 sec 10 sec 20 sec 200 sec m ReturnEnterMove SETUP&RESET Off English PC ECO Menu Transparency Language PC/AV Mode Auto Source Display Time Key Repeat Time Ü Acceleration 1 sec 2 sec No Repeat
65 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.8 Customized Key By configuring Customized Key to suit your preferences, you can change the screen settings more conveniently. 7.8.1 Configuring Customized Key 1Press [ ] on the product. 2Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the product. 3Press [ ] to move to Customized Key and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will appear. zCan be set to 3D , ECO or MAGIC, Image Size . 4Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ]. 5The selected option will be applied. 7.9 Off Timer On/Off Enable or disable the off timer that automatically powers off the product. 7.9.1 Configuring Off Timer On/Off 1Press [ ] on the product. 2Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the product. m ReturnEnterMove Customized Key Off Timer On/Off Off Timer Setting Reset 3D ECO MAGIC Imege Size SETUP&RESET m
66 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 3Press [ ] to move to Off Timer On/Off and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will appear. zOff : Deactivate the off timer so that the product does not power off automatically. zOn: Activate the off timer so that the product powers off automatically. 4Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ]. 5The selected option will be applied. 7.10 Off Timer Setting The off timer can be set within a ra nge of 1 to 23 hours. The product will automatically power off after the specified number of hours. This menu is only available when Off Timer On/Off is set to On . 7.10.1 Configuring Off Timer Setting 1Press [ ] on the product. 2Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the product. 3Press [ ] to move to Off Timer Setting and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will appear. 4Press [ ] to configure Off Timer Setting. ReturnEnterMove Customized Key Off Timer On/Off Off Timer Setting Reset :Off On SETUP&RESET 3D m SETUP&RESET 3D On Customized Key Off Timer On/Off Off Timer Setting Reset 4 h AdjustEnter Return
67 Setup and Reset 7 7 Setup and Reset 7.11 Reset Return all the settings for the product to the default factory settings. 7.11.1 Initializing Settings (Reset) 1Press [ ] on the product. 2Press [ ] to move to SETUP&RESET and press [ ] on the product. 3Press [ ] to move to Reset and press [ ] on the product. The following screen will appear. 4Press [ ] to move to the opti on you want and press the [ ]. 5The selected option will be applied. m SETUP&RESET 3D On Customized Key Off Timer On/Off Off Timer Setting Reset 4 h Move Enter Return No Ye s
688 INFORMATION Menu and Others 8 INFORMATION Menu and Others 8.1 INFORMATION View the current input source, frequency and resolution. 8.1.1 Displaying INFORMATION 1Press [ ] on the product. 2Press [ ] to move to INFORMATION. The current input source, frequency and resolution will appear. 8.2 Configuring Brightness in the Startup Screen Adjust Brightness using the [ ] button in the startup screen where there is no on screen display menu available. 1Press [ ] in the startup screen. The following screen will appear. 2Adjust the Brightness using the [ ] button. 8.3 Configuring Volume in the Startup Screen Adjust Volume using the [ ] button in the startup screen where there is no on screen display menu available. Only available in HDMI mode. m SETUP&RESET Digital 67.5kHz 60Hz PP 1920 x 1080 Exit EnterMove PICTURE COLOR SIZE&POSITION INFORMATION Brightness 100 ExitEnter Adjust
69 INFORMATION Menu and Others 8 8 INFORMATION Menu and Others 1Press [ ] in the startup screen. The following screen will appear. 2Adjust the Volume using the [ ] button. Volume 50 ExitEnter Adjust
709 Troubleshooting Guide 9 Troubleshooting Guide 9.1 Requirements Before Contacting Samsung Customer Service Center 9.1.1 Testing the Product Before calling Samsung Customer Service Center, test your product as follows. If the problem persists, contact Samsung Customer Service Center. Check if your product is operating normally by using the product test function. If the screen is turned off and the power indicator blinks even though the product is properly connected to a PC, perform a self-diagnosis test. 1Power off both the PC and product. 2Disconnect the cable from the product. 3Power on the product. 4If the Check Signal Cable message appears, the product is working normally. If the screen remains blank, check the PC system, video controller and cable. 9.1.2 Checking the Resolution and Frequency For a mode that exceeds the supported resolution (refer to "10.3 Standard Signal Mode Table"), the message Not Optimum Mode. will appear for a short time. 9.1.3 Check the followings. Installation issue (PC mode) The screen keeps switching on and off. Check the cable connection between the product and PC, and ensure the connection is secure. (Refer to "3.3 Connecting and Using a PC") Screen issue The power LED is off. Th e screen will not switch on. Check that the power cable is connected correctly (Refer to "3.3 Connecting and Using a PC") The message Check Signal Cable appears. Check that the cable is properly connected to the product. (Refer to "3.3 Connecting and Using a PC") Check that the device connected to the product is powered on.