Samsung SyncMaster XL30 Owner's Manual page 22

LED is blinking but no
images on the screen.
There are only 16
colors shown on the
screen.
The screen colors
have changed after
changing the video
card.
I cannot use the
2560x1600 resolution
with the monitor.
Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor.
1. Check if the power cord and the video cables are properly connected to the computer.
2. Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting.
(If it does, ask the service center to check the main board of the computer.)
3. If you installed a new video card or if you assembled the PC, check if the installed the adapter
(video) driver.
4. Check if the scanning ratio of the video screen is set at 60 Hz +/- 2 Hz.
(Do not exceed 60 Hz when using the maximum resolution.)
5. If you have problems in installing the adapter (video) driver, boot the computer in Safe Mode,
remove the Display Adapter at the "Control Panel→System→Device Administrator" and then
reboot the computer to reinstall the adapter (video) driver.
If problems repeatedly occur,
Q & A
Question
How can I change the
frequency?
How can I adjust the resolution?
How can I set the Power Saving
function?
How can I clean the outer
case/LCD Panel?
Is the frequency properly
adjusted when checking the
Display Timing on the menu?
Have the Windows colors
been set properly?
Has the video card been set
properly?
Does the graphics card on
your computer support the
2560x1600 resolution?
contact an authorized Service
The frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card.
Note that video card support can vary, depending on the version
of the driver used. (Refer to the computer or the video card
manual for details.)
Windows ME/XP/2000 : Set the resolution at the Control
Panel→Display→Settings.
* Contact the video card manufacturer for details.
Windows ME/XP/2000 : Set the function at BIOS-SETUP of the
computer or the screen saver. (Refer to Windows/Computer
Manual).
Disconnect the power cord and then clean the monitor with a soft
cloth, using either a cleaning solution or plain water.
Do not leave any detergent or scratches on the case. Do not let
any water enter the monitor.
Adjust the frequency properly by
referring to the video card manual
and Preset Timing Modes.
(The maximum frequency per
resolution may differ from product to
product.)
Windows ME/2000/XP :
Set the colors properly at the
Control Panel → Display →
Settings.
Set the video card by referring to the
video card manual.
If your graphics card does not support the
2560x1600 resolution, then you can only
use the 1280x800 resolution with your
monitor.
To use the 2560x1600 resolution, replace
your graphics card with one that supports
that resolution.
Center.
Answer