Samsung 790DF manual Symptom, Check List

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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 warranty card, the phone number on the Information section or contact your dealer.

Q & A

Self-Test Feature

Check

General

Symptom

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

I cannot see the On Screen Display.

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?

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

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.

Unlock the OSD by pressing the MENU button for at least 10 seconds.

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.

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Contents Samsung 790DF/990DF Page Notational Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle PowerDo not use a damaged or loose plug Set down the monitor carefully Do not drop the monitor when moving itPlace the monitor on a flat and stable surface Do not place the monitor face downClean Do not use or store inflammable substances near the monitor OtherDo not place any heavy objects on the monitor Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openingsUsers Guide Driver Installation CD Monitor and Stand Power Cord Quick Setup GuideWarranty Card UnpackingMenu button Enter button Used to select the OSD menu Power buttonFront Rear Power port BottomConnecting Your Monitor GeneralOn/Off Volume DC Power CordPower Indicator Mic By-pass JackClick Windows ME Driver Installing the Monitor DriverWindows ME 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 Attaching the Base Removing the BaseBrightness Contrast OSD Page Symptom Check ListAdjust the resolution and frequency of the video card Page Question Self-Test Feature Check Samsung 790DF Samsung 990DFJudging the monitors working condition General Picture TubeSamsung 990DF PowerSaver Samsung 790DFPower Consumption Less than 110W Less than 2W Vertical Frequency Preset Timing ModesHorizontal Frequency VESA, 1280 x Service Australia BrazilItaly Thailand United KingdomTerms ResolutionDot Pitch Interlace and Non-Interlace MethodsFCC Information User Instructions RegulatoryRegulatory User InformationEuropean Notice Europe only IC Compliance NoticeMPR II Compliance PCT NoticeWhy do we have environmentally-labelled monitors? What does labelling involve?Lead Why do we have environmentally labelled computers?Environmental Requirements CadmiumTCO Development Environmental requirements Flame retardantsEmissions ErgonomicsEnergy EcologyCompany Natural Color Software Program How to install the Natural Color softwareHow to delete the Natural Color software program Natural ColorAuthority