Samsung 797MB, 997MB manual Strange colors or, Just black and white

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Check List

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 Information section or contact your dealer.

Q & A

Self-Test Feature

Check

Sym ptom

No images on the screen. I cannot turn on the monitor.

The image on the screen is shaking.

Check List

Is the power cord connected properly?

Can you see "" 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 "" on the screen?

There is no image on the screen. Is the power indicator on the monitor blinking at 1 second intervals?

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?

Solutions

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 ME/XP/2000) and then change the frequency of the video card.

(Refer to the Preset Timing Modes)

Note: If the initial screen (the login screen) does not appear, contact a service center or your dealer.

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.

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.

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.

The screen shows

Is the screen displaying only

 

Check the signal cable connection.

strange colors or

one color as if looking at the

 

 

just black and white.

screen through a cellophane

 

Make sure the video card is fully

 

paper?

 

inserted in it's slot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents SyncMaster 797MB/997MB Page Notational Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle Do not use a damaged or loose plugDo not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet Do not drop the monitor when moving itPlace the monitor on a flat and stable surface Set down the monitor carefullyClean Do not place any heavy objects on the monitor Do not use or store inflammable substances near the monitorNever insert anything metallic into the monitor openings Keep the monitor away from any magnetic substances Monitor and Stand Power Cord Quick Setup Guide Warranty CardUsers Guide Driver Installation CD Signal Cable Option Monitor and Stand Power CordQuick Setup Guide Warranty Card StandPrevious menu Menu buttonSignal Cable Power portBNC Connectors Option GeneralTilt/Swivel Base BottomGeneral Page Click Windows ME Driver Windows MEWindows XP/2000 Click Windows XP/2000 DriverPage Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Page Choose Specify the location of the driver How to install Click Start , Setting , Control PanelLinux Operating System Microsoft Windows NT Operating SystemBase Installation Removing the Base Attaching the BaseBrightness MagicBright2 Osd Description Osd Description OSD SyncMaster 997MB MagicBright Option OSD OSD Overview Installation Page Following window appears if the installation is successful System Requirements Installationation ProblemsReset OSD ModeCancel Brightness ContrastOr above Color Tone MagicBright Less thanOther GeometryPreferences Option Tab DefinitionHelp Asset IDVersion Uninstall Troubleshooting Automatic detect Manual detect SyncMaster 997MB Automat ic d et ect Manu al d et ect Exit P rogram Auto Detect Picture S et ting Full Screen Hig hlight Off Other Features Just black and white Strange colors orTips for Highlight Zone Screen suddenly has become unbalancedPage Panel , Display , Settings General Q & aHighlight Zone III Q & a See Highlight Zone III functions SyncMaster 797MB SyncMaster 997MB Judging the monitors working condition General Power Consumption Less than 110W Dimensions WxDxH State Normal Operation Power-off Mode EPA/ENERGY Power Consumption Less than 110W Less than 2W Preset Timing Modes Horizontal FrequencyVertical Frequency Chile Sonda S.A Italy United Kingdom ThailandDot Pitch ResolutionInterlace and Non-Interlace Methods Plug & PlayRegulatory Vcci Why do we have environmentally-labelled monitors? Cadmium TCO Development Emissions How to install the Natural Color software How to delete the Natural Color software programNatural Color Software Program Authority