Samsung 213T manual Troubleshooting, Check List

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User’s Manual

Troubleshooting

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.

Symptom

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

I cannot see the On Screen Display.

Check List

Is the power cord connected properly?

Can you see "No Connection, Check Signal Cable" 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 "Video mode not supported" on the screen?

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

Connected using the DVI cable?

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

Solutions

Check the power cord connection and supply.

(Connected using the D-sub cable)

Check the signal cable connection.

(Connected using the DVI cable) If you still see an (error) message on the screen when the monitor is connected properly, check to see if the monitor status is set to analogue. Press Source button to have the monitor double-check the input signal source.

If the initial screen (the login screen) appears, boot the computer in the applicable mode (the safe mode for Windows ME/2000/XP) and then change the frequency of the video card.

(Refer to the Preset Display 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.

If there is still no image, press the 'Source' button. Then press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse again to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen.

You may get a blank screen if you boot the system before you connect the DVI cable, or disconnect 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.

Unlock the OSD by pressing the MENU button for at least 5 seconds.

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Contents SyncMaster 213T Index Notation Conventions Safety InstructionsNotational Power This may cause a fire Installation Do not place the monitor face down Clean Other Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings Introduction UnparkingFront Stand Height Adjustment RearSetup Connecting Your MonitorWindows ME Windows XP/2000 Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Setup Setup How to install Click Start , Setting , Control Panel Microsoft Windows NT Operating System Installing Vesa compliant mounting Attaching a base On Screen Display OSD Brightness ContrastImage Coarse Image FineImage H-Position Image V-PositionImage Image Effect Color Control Bluish Color Control ReddishColor Control User Mode Color Control GammaColor Control Reset Language LanguageOSD H-Position OSD V-PositionOSD Halftone OSD DurationOSD Color Source Select Source SelectAuto Adjustment OSD Lock/UnlockTroubleshooting Check ListChanges? Troubleshooting Question Self-Test Feature Check Useful Tips Self-Test Feature Check Werning MessagesEnvironment Judging the monitors working conditionSpecifications General SyncMaster 213TEnvironmental considerations PowerSaver SyncMaster 213T EPA/ENERGYPreset Timing Modes SyncMaster 213T Preset Timing ModesSeService InformationService Terms Regulatory FCC Information User InstructionsPCT Notice IC Compliance NoticeMPR II Compliance Why do we have environmentally-labelled monitors? What does labelling involve?Lead What does labelling involve?continueEnvironmental Requirements CadmiumWhy do we have environmentally labelled computers? TCO Development Environmental requirements Flame retardantsEmissions ErgonomicsEnergy EcologyMedical Requirement Classifications EMCNatural Color How to install the Natural Color softwareHow to delete the Natural Color software program Natural Color Software ProgramFor Better Display Authority