Samsung 204T manual There is no image on the screen

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There is no image on the screen.

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

display will work properly but the

"Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended mode : 1600 X 1200 60Hz" 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 any key on the keyboard 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 again to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen.

I cannot see the On Screen Display.

The screen shows strange colors or just black and white.

Is the monitor

You may get a blank screen if you

connected using the

boot the system before you connect

DVI cable?

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.

Have you locked the On

Unlock the OSD by pressing the

Screen Display (OSD)

MENU button for at least 5 seconds.

Menu to prevent

 

changes?

 

 

 

Is the screen displaying

Check the signal cable connection.

only one color as if

Make sure the video card is fully

looking at the screen

inserted in it's slot.

through a cellophane

 

paper?

 

Have the screen colors

Reboot the computer.

become strange after

 

running a program or

 

due to a crash between

 

applications?

 

 

 

The screen suddenly has become unbalanced.

Has the video card been set properly?

Have you changed the video card or the driver?

Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency on the monitor?

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 of 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.

Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency on the monitor?

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

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

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Contents SyncMaster 204T Notational Do not use a damaged or loose plug Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come looseUse only a properly grounded plug and receptacle Do not place the product on the floor Do not drop the monitor when moving itKeep any heating devices away from the power cable Set down the monitor carefullyDo not place the monitor face down Do not spray water or detergent directly on the monitorDo not remove cover or back Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openingsFalling product could cause physical damage even death Users Guide, Monitor Driver Quick Setup Guide Natural Color, MagicTuneMonitor Manual MagicRotation softwareSub Cable Power Cord Sold separately DVI Cable Set-Bracket Menu button Brightness button Enter button / Source buttonMagicBright button Power buttonAuto button CustomPage Stand Height Adjustment Connecting the Monitor Using the Stand Removing the base Attaching a BaseWindows XP/2000 Windows MEClick Windows ME Driver Click Windows XP/2000 DriverInstalling the Monitor Driver Manual Microsoft Windows XP Operating SystemPage How to install Microsoft Windows NT Operating System Click Start , Setting , Control PanelLinux Operating System How to install the Natural Color software Natural Color Natural Color Software ProgramAuto Auto OSD Lock & Unlock Locked unlockedSource Brightness Contrast DescriptionPlay/StopGamma Coarse Fine Sharpness PositionLanguage Position Transparency Display Time Auto Source Image Reset Color Reset Page Overview Installation Page Installationation Problems Hardware Tray menu To execute Magic Pivot, it should be done as belowApplies any changes made and exits MagicTune Contrast ResolutionBrightness MagicBrightColor Tone ControlMagicColor GammaPosition Image SetupSharpness Source Select PreferencesAsset ID Page How multiple users can use adjusted color values Color CalibrationPage Uninstall Troubleshooting Overview Installation Page Installationation Problems System Requirements Interface Page Page Uninstall Troubleshooting When connecting D-Sub cable When connecting DVI cabelThere is no image on the screen Settings Control Panel → Display →Question Useful Tips General Preset Timing Modes Environmental considerationsDisplay Mode Frequency Pixel Clock Sync Polarity KHz MHz Chile Sonda S.A Germany Panama United KingdomVertical Frequency ResolutionDot Pitch Horizontal FrequencyAuthority Power Off, Screen Saver, or Power Save Mode What is Image retention ?Suggestions for specific applications