Samsung 204BW, 205BW, 205BW, 204BW manual → Display → Settings

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There is no image on the screen.

Is the power indicator on the monitor blinking at 1 second intervals?

1680 x 1050 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.)

The monitor is in PowerSaver mode.

press a key on the keyboard to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen.

If there is still no image, press the '' button.

Then press any key on the keyboard again to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen.

Connected using the DVI

You may get a blank screen if you boot the

cable?

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.

 

 

I cannot see the On

Have you locked the On Screen

Screen Display.

Display (OSD) Menu to prevent

 

changes?

 

 

The screen shows

Is the screen displaying only

strange colors or

one color as if looking at the

just black and

screen through a cellophane

white.

paper?

 

 

 

Have the screen colors become

 

strange after running a program

 

or due to a crash between

 

applications?

 

 

 

Has the video card been set

 

properly?

The screen

Have you changed the video

suddenly has

card or the driver?

become

 

Have you adjusted the

unbalanced.

 

resolution or frequency to the

 

monitor?

 

 

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

Check the signal cable connection.Make sure the video card is fully inserted in it's slot.

Reboot the computer.

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

Adjust screen image position and size using the OSD.

Adjust the resolution and frequency at the video card.

(Refer to the Preset Timing Modes).

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

The screen is out of focus or OSD cannot be adjusted.

LED is blinking but no images on the screen.

There are only 16 colors shown on the screen.

The screen colors have changed after changing the video card.

Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency on the monitor?

Is the frequency properly adjusted when checking the Display Timing on the menu?

Have the Windows colors been set properly?

Has the video card been set properly?

Adjust the resolution and frequency of the video card.

(Refer to the Preset Timing Modes).

Adjust the frequency properly by referring to the video card manual and the Preset Timing Modes.

(The maximum frequency per resolution may differ from product to product.)

Windows ME/2000/XP:

Set the colors properly at the Control Panel

Display → Settings.

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

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Contents SyncMaster 205BW/204BW Notational PowerDo not use a damaged or loose plug InstallationInsert the power plug firmly so that it does not come loose Do not disconnect the power cord while using the monitorDo not place the product on the floor Do not drop the monitor when moving itKeep any heating devices away from the power cable Keep the plastic packaging bag out of children’s reach CleanSet down the monitor carefully Do not place the monitor face downDo not remove cover or back OthersNever insert anything metallic into the monitor openings Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinetFalling product could cause physical damage even death Proper Seating Posture During Monitor Use Cable UnpackingNatural Color software MagicTune softwareFront On / OFF O Auto button Power button / Power indicatorFor using a locking device, contact where you purchase it RearDVI Connecting the MonitorRGB Attaching a Base Using the StandInstalling the Monitor Driver Automatic Sliding StandClick Windows Installing the Monitor Driver ManualMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System HavePage How to install Click Start , Setting , Control Panel Natural Color Natural ColorMicrosoft Windows NT Operating System Linux Operating SystemHow to install the Natural Color software Auto Description LockedMenu Menu Description MagicBrightBrightness LockedSource Selects the video signal while the OSD is offDescriptionPlay/Stop PictureColor Brightness ContrastMagicColor Color Tone Color Control Gamma ImageCoarse Fine Sharpness Position OSDLanguage Position Transparency Display Time SetupInformation Auto Source Image Reset Color ResetInformation Overview Installation Page Installation Problems It is recommended using MagicTune in Windows 2000 or later OSD Mode Color Tab Definition Image Tab Definition Option Tab Definition Color Calibration Press View Uncalibrated button to see the original image Uninstall Troubleshooting Symptom Check List Graphic card, visit our website to check Check List Symptom Check List Solutions→ Display → Settings Answer QuestionSelf-Test Feature Check Useful Tips General PowerSaver Horizontal Frequency Preset Timing ModesPixel Clock Sync Polarity Display Mode Frequency MHz KHz HorizontalModel Name SyncMaster 204BW Operation Mode Normal Power saving Power off StatePreset Timing Modes Europe Contact Samsung WORLD-WIDENorth America Latin AmericaMiddle East & Africa Asia PacificFor Better Display TermsMéxico AuthoritySuggestions for specific applications WarrantyWhat is Image retention ? Power Off, Screen Saver, or Power Save Mode