Samsung 743B, 943BX I cannot see the On Screen Display, The screen suddenly has become unbalanced

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I cannot see the On Screen Display.

Troubleshooting

but the "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 1280 x 1024 60 Hz" message appears for one minute and then disappears.

Please change to the recommended mode during this one-minute period.

(The message is displayed again if the system is rebooted.)

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

A:The monitor is in PowerSaver mode.

A:Press a key on the keyboard to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen.

A:If there is still no image, press the 'The screen shows strange colors or just black and white./SOURCE' button. Then press any key on the keyboard again to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen.

Q:Connected using the DVI cable?

A:You may get a blank screen if you boot the system before you connect the DVI cable, or dis- connect and then reconnect the DVI cable while the system is running as certain types of graphic cards do not send out video signals. Connect the DVI cable and then reboot the system.

I cannot see the On Screen Display.

Q:Have you locked the On Screen Display (OSD) Menu to prevent changes?

A:Unlock the OSD by pressing the [MENU/ The screen suddenly has become unbalanced.] button for at least 5 seconds.

The screen shows strange colors or just black and white.

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

A:Check the signal cable connection.

A:Make sure the video card is fully inserted in its slot.

Q:Have the screen colors become strange after running a program or due to a crash between ap- plications?

A:Reboot the computer.

Q:Has the video card been set properly?

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

The screen suddenly has become unbalanced.

Q:Have you changed the video card or the driver?

A:Adjust screen image position and size using the OSD.

Q:Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency to the monitor?

A:Adjust the resolution and frequency at the video card. (Refer to the Preset Timing Modes).

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

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Contents LCD Monitor SyncMaster 743B/743BX/943B/943BXUser Manual imagine the possibilitiesNotational Safety InstructionsPower Installation Clean Others Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet An inappropriate resolution may cause undesirable picture qualityBad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire This may cause an explosion or fireKeep your arms level with the back of your hands A falling product may cause injury to the person or even fatalityKeep your back straight Keep the angle of the elbow perpendicular Unpacking Package ContentsIntroduction Others Your Monitor Initial SettingsCables MENU button MENU FrontEnter button / SOURCE button Customized KeyPower Indicator Power buttonPOWER port RearCable holding ring Kensington LockConnections Connecting CablesHAS Stand Using the Stand Monitor AssemblyAttaching a Base ConnectionsA. Monitor B. Mounting interface pad Sold separately 1. Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord3. Remove two screws and then remove the stand from the LCD monitor Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidentsMonitor Driver Monitor Driver Using the SoftwareInstalling the Monitor Driver Automatic Installing the Monitor Driver Manual The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage 6. Click Update Driver... in the Driver tabMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System 3. Click Display icon and choose the Settings tab then click Advanced Using the Software 1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive9. Click the Close button then click OK button continually 3. Select the Settings tab and click Advanced Properties button 1. Click Start, Setting, Control Panel1. Choose OK button on the Insert disk window 2. Click the Browse button on the File Needed window2. The third screen is for setting your mouse Using the Software 4. Select the Monitor tab6. The next screen is for setting your monitor 5. Click the Change button in the Monitor Type areaHow to delete the Natural Color software program How to install the Natural Color softwareNatural Color Natural Color Software Program MagicTuneHardware Installation ProblemsSystem Requirements MagicRotation Installation UninstallSystem Requirements Service Packs OSD Lock & Unlock Adjusting the MonitorDirect Functions AUTO When pressing the MENU button after locking the OSD Adjusting the MonitorMagicBright - MagicColor - Color Effect Customized keySelects the video signal while the OSD is off BrightnessSOURCE Contrast OSD FunctionPicture Brightness MagicBright Custom ColorText InternetMagicColor Cool - Makes whites bluish Normal - Keeps whites white Color ToneWarm - Makes whites reddish MENU → , → → , → → , → MENUColor Effect Color ControlAdjusts individual Red, Green, Blue color balance MENU → , → → , → → , → → , → MENUGrayscale Green GammaAqua SepiaAvailable in Analog mode only MENU → , → → → , → MENU Image CoarseRemoves noise such as vertical stripes Sharpness FineRemoves noise such as horizontal stripes Changes the clearance of imageV-Position H-PositionMENU → , → → → , → MENU OSD LanguageYou can choose one of nine languages H-Position Off On TransparencyDisplay Time 5 sec Setup Reset10 sec 20 secCustomized Key Off TimerAuto Manual Auto SourceInformation Self-Test Feature Check TroubleshootingWarning Messages EnvironmentNo images on the screen. I cannot turn on the monitor Check ListThe screen suddenly has become unbalanced I cannot see the On Screen DisplayThe screen shows strange colors or just black and white LED is blinking but no images on the screen The screen is out of focus or OSD cannot be adjustedCheck when MagicTune does not function properly Q & A MagicTune doesnt work properlyCheck the following items if there is trouble with the monitor Set the resolution at the Control Panel → Display → Screen Saver Troubleshooting Q How can I set the Power Saving function?Q How can I clean the outer case/LCD Panel? A Windows XPGeneral SpecificationsNormal Operation Power saving mode Power off Power button PowerSaverVESA Mounting Interface Environmental considerationsPreset Timing Modes General Normal Operation Power saving mode Power off Power button PowerSaverVESA Mounting Interface Environmental considerationsPreset Timing Modes General Normal Operation Power saving mode Power off Power button PowerSaverVESA Mounting Interface Environmental considerationsPreset Timing Modes General Normal Operation Power saving mode Power off Power button PowerSaverVESA Mounting Interface Environmental considerationsPreset Timing Modes What is Image retention ? WarrantyInformation For Better DisplayInformation Power Off, Screen Saver, or Power Save ModeDisplay Information together with Logo or Moving image cycle Page Our LCD Monitor satisfies ISO13406-2 Pixel fault Class Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE AppendixAsia Pacific Middle East & Africa TermsInformation in this document is subject to change without notice Correct DisposalAuthority