Self-Test Feature Check (Stfc); Getting Help; Warm-Up Time - Samsung SyncMaster 211MP Owner's Instructions Manual

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Self-Test Feature Check (STFC)

Your LCD TV/Monitor provides a self-test feature that
allows you to check whether your LCD TV/Monitor is
functioning properly. Make sure that PC is selected
as a primary source by checking if the source
indicator LED labeled "PC" is on. If your LCD
TV/Monitor and computer are properly connected
but the LCD TV/Monitor screen remains dark and the
power indicator is blinking, run the LCD TV/Monitor
self-test by following the steps:
Power Indicator
1
Turn off both your computer and the LCD
TV/Monitor.
2 Unplug the video cable from the back of the
computer.
3 Turn on the LCD TV/Monitor.
If the LCD TV/Monitor is functioning properly,
you will see a white box with a large blue oval
Samsung logo and an error message : Check
Signal Cable.
Check Signal Cable
This box also appears during normal operation if
the video cable becomes disconnected or
damaged.
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Setting up Your LCD TV/Monitor
4 Turn off your LCD TV/Monitor and reconnect the
video cable; then turn on both your computer and
the LCD TV/Monitor.
If your LCD TV/Monitor screen remains blank after
following the previous procedure, check your
video controller and computer system; your LCD
TV/Monitor is functioning properly.

Getting Help

If your LCD TV/Monitor does not display an image,
check your cable connections and refer to
"Troubleshooting" on page 29. If you experience
difficulties with the quality of the displayed image,
press the Auto button (see page 13).

Warm-up Time

All LCD TV/Monitor need time to become thermally
stable whenever you turn on the LCD TV/Monitor
after letting the LCD TV/Monitor be turned off for a
couple of hours. Therefore, to achieve more
accurate adjustments for parameters, allow the LCD
TV/Monitor to warm (be on) for at least 20 minutes
before making any screen adjustments.
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