Samsung 920LM manual Self-Test Feature Check, Useful Tips

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Self-Test Feature Check

Self-Test Feature Check Warning Messages Environment Useful Tips

Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly.

Self-Test Feature Check

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.

If the monitor is functioning properly, you will see a box in the illustration below.

This box appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged.

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.

Warning Messages

If there is something wrong with the input signal, a message appears on the screen or the screen goes blank although the power indicator LED is still on. The message may indicate that the monitor is out of scan range or that you need to check the signal cable.

Environment

The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality and other features of the monitor.

1.If there are any sub woofer speakers near the monitor, unplug and relocate the woofer to another room.

2.Remove all electronic devices such as radios, fans, clocks and telephones that are within 3 feet (one meter) of the monitor.

Useful Tips

zA monitor recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is trouble with the computer or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, noise, Video mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact the Service Center or your dealer.

zJudging the monitor's working condition

If there is no image on the screen or a "Not Optimum Mode","Recommended Mode 1440 X

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Contents SyncMaster 920LM Notational PowerDo not disconnect the power cord while using the monitor Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come looseDo not use a damaged or loose plug Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacleDo not drop the monitor when moving it InstallationDo not place the product on the floor Keep any heating devices away from the power cable CleanPut down the monitor carefully Do not place the monitor face downDo not spray water or detergent directly onto the monitor OthersDo not remove the cover or back Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings Page Page Menu Cable Sub Cable Power Cord Audio Cable Front Menu buttonMagicBright CustomRear Kensington Lock For using a locking device, contact where you purchase itUsing the Stand Connecting the MonitorRGB Attaching a Base Monitor AssemblySimple stand Click Windows Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System Installing the Monitor Driver ManualPage Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Page Page Microsoft Windows NT Operating System How to install Click Start , Setting , Control PanelLinux Operating System Auto Menu Description OSD Lock & UnlockOSD Lock & Unlock MagicBright VolumeColor PictureMenu Brightness ContrastColor Tone Color Control Gamma ImageCool Normal Warm Coarse Fine Sharpness Position OSDLanguage Position Transparency Display Time SetupInformation Image Reset Color ResetInformation Solutions Symptom Check List Check ListModes Control Panel → Display → SettingsAnswer QuestionUseful Tips Self-Test Feature CheckPage General PowerSaver Pixel Clock Sync Polarity Display Mode Frequency MHz KHz Preset Timing ModesHorizontal Horizontal FrequencyNorth America Contact Samsung WorldwideLatin America EuropeAsia Pacific CISFor Better Display TermsMiddle East & Africa Authority What is Image retention ? WarrantyPower Off, Screen Saver, or Power Save Mode Suggestions for specific applications