Samsung 955MB manual Screen shows strange colors or just black and white

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The screen shows strange colors or just black and white.

Is the screen displaying only one color as if looking at the screen through a cellophane paper?

Have the screen colors become strange after running a program or due to a crash between applications?

Check the signal cable connection.

Make sure the video card is fully inserted in it's slot.

Reboot the computer.

The screen suddenly has become unbalanced.

Has the video card been set properly?

Have you changed the video card or the driver?

Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency to the monitor?

Set the video card by referring to the video card manual.

Adjust screen image position and size using the OSD.

Adjust the resolution and frequency at the video card.

(Refer to the Preset Timing Modes).

The screen can be unbalanced due to the cycle of the video card signals. Readjust Position by referring to the OSD.

The screen is out of focus or OSD cannot be adjusted.

The screen is partially distorted.

LED is blinking but no images on the screen.

Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency on the monitor?

Are there any magnetic products such as an adapter, speaker or a high voltage wire near the monitor?

Is the frequency properly adjusted when checking the Display Timing on the menu?

Adjust the resolution and frequency of the video card.

(Refer to the Preset Timing Modes).

Enter the OSD and perform a "Degauss".

Keep the monitor away from any magnetic products.

Adjust the frequency properly by referring to the video card manual and the Preset Timing Modes.

(The maximum frequency per resolution may differ from product to product.)

There are only 16 colors shown on the screen. The screen colors have changed after changing the video card.

There is a message that reads "Unrecognized monitor, Plug & Play (VESA DDC) monitor found".

Have the Windows colors been set properly?

Has the video card been set properly?

Have you installed the monitor driver?

See the video card manual to see if the Plug & Play (VESA DDC) function can be supported.

For Windows ME/XP/2000: Set the colors properly at the Control Panel, Display, Settings.

Set the video card by referring to the video card manual.

Install the monitor driver according to the Driver Installation Instructions.

Install the monitor driver according to the Driver Installation Instructions.

Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor.

1.Check if the power cord and the cable are properly connected to the computer.

2.Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting.

(If it does, request an after-service for 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 and the monitor driver.

4.Check if the scanning ratio of the video screen is set at 75Hz or 85Hz. (Do not exceed 60Hz 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.

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Contents SyncMaster 955MB Main Index Notational Power Do not use a damaged or loose plugUse only a properly grounded plug and receptacle Do not drop the monitor when moving it Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinetPlace the monitor on a flat and stable surface Set down the monitor carefullyClean Other Do not place any heavy objects on the monitorDo not use or store inflammable substances near the monitor Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings Keep the monitor away from any magnetic substancesMonitor and Stand Power Cord Quick Setup Guide Warranty CardUsers Guide Driver Installation CD UnpackingPower button FrontRear Power port BottomConnecting Your Monitor Installing the Monitor Driver Windows MEClick Windows ME Driver Windows XP/2000Page Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Page How to install Click Start , Setting , Control Panel Microsoft Windows NT Operating System Linux Operating SystemBase Installation Removing the Base On-Screen Display Check Signal Cable on Check ListNo images on the screen. I cannot turn on the monitor Can you see No ConnectionScreen shows strange colors or just black and white Screen suddenly has become unbalancedTips for Highlight Zone Question General Q & aSelf-Test Feature Check Judging the monitors working condition General Picture TubePowerSaver State Normal Operation Power-off Mode EPA/ENERGYPreset Timing Modes Horizontal FrequencyVertical Frequency Service BrazilEspaña United KingdomChile Sonda S.A Resolution Dot PitchInterlace and Non-Interlace Methods Plug & PlayRegulatory FCC Information User InstructionsUser Information Declaration of conformity for products Marked with FCC LogoIC Compliance Notice MPR II ComplianceEuropean Notice Europe only Why do we have environmentally-labelled monitors? What does labelling involve?Environmental Requirements Why do we have environmentally labelled computers? LeadCadmium MercuryTCO Development Environmental requirements Flame retardantsLead Congratulations How to install the Natural Color software How to delete the Natural Color software programNatural Color Software Program Natural ColorAuthority