Samsung SyncMaster 151T User Manual page 29

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Q & A
Self-Test Feature
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No images on the
screen. I cannot turn
on the monitor.
I cannot see the On
Screen Display.
The image on the
screen is shaking.
The screen shows
strange colors or
just black and white.
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
Symptom
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?
Check the monitor configuration
to see if it is in Interlace Mode.
(Interlace Mode: Vertical
frequency 43Hz, 87Hz(i), etc)
Are there any magnetic
products such as a power
adapter, speaker or a high
voltage wire near by?
Is the voltage stable?
The screen image can also appear to shake or vibrate if there is a
problem with the video card or the computer's main board.
Is the screen displaying only
one color as if looking at the
screen through a cellophane
paper?
Have the screen colors become
Check List
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 95/98/2k/XP) and then
change thefrequency of the video card.
(Refer to the
Note: If the initial screen (the login
screen) does not appear,
service center or your
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 PowerSaver 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.
The signal from the video card
exceeds the maximum resolution and
frequency of the monitor.
Move the monitor away from
anything that can create a strong
magnetic field.
The screen image can appear to
shake or vibrate at a particular time
of day due to low supply voltage.
Check the signal cable connection.
Make sure the video card is fully
inserted in it's slot.
Reboot the computer.
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