Troubleshooting - Samsung SyncMaster 170T Owner's Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

Before calling for service, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any
problems yourself
Table 3. Troubleshooting problems
Symptom
No Picture
"No Connection,
Check Signal Cable" appears
"Video mode not supported"
Picture is scrambled
Picture is not clear
Picture is fuzzy
Picture bounces or has wavy
oscillations
Picture appears to be ghosting
The image is too light or too dark
Color is not uniform
The colors are distorted with dark or
shadowed areas
Appendix
Corrective Actions
Check to see that both the LCD Monitor and the
computer are plugged in and turned on.
Check the signal cable connection between the
computer and the LCD Monitor
Use the LCD Monitor self test described on page 8.
Check the maximum resolution and the frequency on
the video port of your computer.
Compare these values with the data in the preset
timing modes, page 21.
Check the signal cable connection between the
computer and LCD Monitor.
Perform Auto Adjustment (see page 7).
Adjust Fine and Coarse adjustments as needed (see
page 13).
Perform LCD Monitor reset.
Eliminate accessories (i.e., video extension cables).
Check the signal cable connection between the
computer and LCD Monitor
Check the signal cable connection between the
computer and LCD Monitor.
Adjust the Brightness and Contrast settings.
Adjust the color settings using the OSD COLOR menu.
Adjust the color settings using the OSD COLOR menu.
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