Troubleshooting - Samsung SyncMaster 153V User Manual

Before calling for service, 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 warranty card,
the phone number on the Information section or contact your dealer.
Check List
Symptom
No images on the screen.
I cannot turn on the monitor.
I cannot see the On Screen
Display(OSD).

Troubleshooting

Check List
Is the power cord connected
properly?
Can you see "No Connection,
Check Signal Cable" on the screen?
If the power is on, reboot the
computer to see the initial
screen(the login screen),
which can be seen.
Can you see "Video mode not
supported" on the screen?
There is no image on the screen.
Is the power indicator on the
monitor blinking at 1 second
intervals?
Have you locked the On Screen
Display (OSD) Menu to prevent
changes?
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Solution
Check the power cord connection
and supply.
Check the signal cable connection.
If the initial screen (the login screen)
appears, boot the computer in the
applicable mode (the safe mode for
Windows 98/95) and then change
the frequency of the video card.
(Refer to the Preset Display Modes)
Note: If the initial screen (the login
screen) does not appear, contact
a service center or your dealer.
You can see this message when the
signal from the video card exceeds
the maximum resolution and frequency
that the monitor can properly handle.
Adjust the maximum resolution and
frequency that the monitor can properly
handle.
The monitor is in PowerSave mode.
Press a key on the keyboard or move
the mouse to activate the monitor and
restore the image on the screen.
Unlock the OSD by pressing the
MENU button for at least 5 seconds.