Self-Test Feature Check - Samsung SyncMaster 173MP Manual

Self-Test Feature Check

Check before
Maintenance and Cleaning
calling for service
Problems and
Solutions
| Self-Test Feature Check |
Q & A
Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning
properly.
1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor.
2. Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer.
3. Turn on the monitor.
4. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the
If your monitor screen remains blank after using the previous procedure, check your video controller and
computer system; your monitor is functioning properly.
| Not supported Mode |
This indicates the display resolution or refresh rate is not properly set on your computer video card. Reboot
the computer in Safe Mode and select "Default" in the "Refresh Rate Unknown" box while setting Adapter
for Display Properties.
Sometimes the screen turns black without the "Not supported Mode" message appearing on the screen.
This indicates the monitor is set for a frequency out of range or the PowerSaver mode is on.
Check the following items yourself before calling for service. Contact the
you cannot solve by yourself.
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Video mode not supported | Not Optimum Mode
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Symptoms & Recommended Actions
The figure shown below ("Check Signal Cable") appears on a black background when the monitor is
in its normal working condition though it does not sense any video signal: While in the Self-Test
mode, the LED power indicator remains green and the figure moves around on the screen.
Failure of any of the boxes to appear indicates a problem with your monitor. This box also appears
during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged.
monitor.
Contact the computer dealer or manufacturer for information on Safe Mode Booting.
Refer to Specifications >
Preset Timing Modes
the monitor.
English > Main > Troubleshooting > Check before calling for service
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Display Adapter Driver
for the resolutions or frequencies that are supported by
for problems that
service center
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