Samsung 714BM manual Useful Tips

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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, the message below 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 a problem with the computer or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, become noisy, and 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 1280 x 1024 60Hz" message comes up, disconnect the cable from the computer while the monitor is still powered on.

{If there is a message coming up on the screen or if the screen goes white, this means the monitor is in working condition.

{In this case, check the computer for trouble.

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Contents SyncMaster 714BM Notational PowerUse only a properly grounded plug and receptacle Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come looseDo not disconnect the power cord while using the monitor Do not use a damaged or loose plugDo not drop the monitor when moving it InstallationDo not place the product on the floor Do not place the monitor face down CleanKeep any heating devices away from the power cable Put down the monitor carefullyDo 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 Try to maintain a good posture when using the monitor Good Postures When Using the MonitorUnpacking MagicRotation software FrontMenu button MagicBright button Rear RGB in port Power on/off SwitchFor using a locking device, contact where you purchased it DVI in portRGB Connecting the MonitorDVI Has Stand Using the StandAttaching a Base Click Windows Installing the Monitor Driver AutomaticMicrosoft Windows Vista Operating System Installing the Monitor Driver ManualPage Page Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Page How to install Click Start , Setting , Control Panel Natural Color Natural ColorMicrosoft Windows NT Operating System Linux Operating SystemInstalling the Natural Color Software Auto Auto OSD Lock & UnlockLocked When pressing the Menu button after locking the OSDMagicBright VolumeVolume MagicBrightSource PictureBrightness Contrast ColorMagicColor Color Tone Color Control Gamma ImageCoarse Fine Sharpness Position OSDLanguage Position Transparency Display Time SetupAuto Source Image Reset Color Reset InformationInformation Installation Page Installation Uninstall When connecting D-Sub cable Symptom Check ListSignal Cable on SolutionsScreen Is the screen displaying Shows strange Control Panel → Display → SettingsQuestion Self-Test Feature CheckAnswer Useful Tips General PowerSaver Vertical Frequency Preset Timing ModesPreset Timing Modes Horizontal FrequencyEurope Contact Samsung WorldwideNorth America Latin AmericaAsia Pacific CISFor Better Display TermsMiddle East & Africa Authority Suggestions for specific applications WarrantyWhat is Image retention ? Power Off, Screen Saver, or Power Save Mode