Self-Diagnosis Function - Sony SDM-P234 Operating Instructions Manual

Displaying this monitor's information
While the monitor is receiving a video signal, touch and
hold MENU for more than 5 seconds until the
information box appears.
Touch MENU again to make the box disappear.
Example
INFORMATION
MENU
MODEL : SDM-P234
SER. NO : 1234567
MANUFACTURED : 2004-40
If any problem persists, call your authorized Sony dealer and give
the following information:
• Model name: SDM-P234
• Serial number
• Detailed description of the problem
• Date of purchase
• Name and specifications of your computer and graphics board
• Type of input signals (analog RGB/digital RGB)
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Self-diagnosis function

This monitor is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is
a problem with your monitor or computer(s), the screen will go
blank and 1 (power) will light up in green. If 1 (power) is lit in
orange, the computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any
key on the keyboard or moving the mouse.
Model
name
Serial
number
Week and year
of manufacture
If the picture disappears from the screen and 1
(power) is green
1 Turn the monitor off by touching 1 (power) and
disconnect the video signal cables from the
monitor.
2 Turn the monitor on by touching 1 (power).
If all four color bars appear (white, red, green, blue), the monitor
is working properly. Reconnect the video signal cables and check
the condition of your computer(s).
If the color bars do not appear, there is a potential monitor failure.
Inform your authorized Sony dealer of the monitor's condition.
Be sure to note the model name and serial number of your
monitor. Also note the model name and specifications of your
computer and graphics board.
1 (power)