Self-Test Feature Check - Samsung SyncMaster 151MP User Manual

Self-Test Feature Check

Check before
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calling for service
Problems and
Solutions
1. 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 monitor.
If your monitor screen remains blank after using the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer
system; your monitor is functioning properly.
2. Video mode not supported
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 "Video mode not supported" message appearing on the screen. This
indicates the monitor is set for a frequency out of range or the PowerSaver mode is on.
3. Display Adapter Driver
Check the following items yourself before calling for service. Contact the
cannot solve by yourself.
| Video mode not supported
| Maintenance and Cleaning
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.
Contact the computer dealer or manufacturer for information on Safe Mode Booting.
Refer to Specifications > Preset Timing Modes
monitor.
Display adapter refers to the computer video card driver. If the adapter is not properly set, you cannot adjust
resolution, frequency or color and you cannot install the monitor driver.
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| Display Adapter Driver
| Symptoms & Recommended Actions
for the resolutions or frequencies that are supported by the
service center for problems that you
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