Samsung 204TS 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?

Is the monitor connected using the DVI cable?

If the display exceeds 85Hz, the 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 '[

] (Enter/ Source)' button.

Then press any key on the keyboard 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.

I cannot see the On Screen Display.

The screen shows strange colors or just black and white.

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?

 

 

 

The screen suddenly has become unbalanced.

Have the screen colors become strange after running a program or due to a crash between applications?

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?

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 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

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Contents SyncMaster 204Ts Power NotationalDo not use a damaged or loose plug Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come looseInstallation Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacleDo 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 spray water or detergent directly on the monitor CleanDo not place the monitor face down Others Do not remove cover or backDo not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openingsFalling product could cause physical damage even death Cable UnpackingMagicRotation software Front Dynamic Standard Movie Custom Available in analog mode onlyAvailable in Analog/DigitalDVI Mode Only Sub 15-pin port Source Analog RearDVI port Source Digital Video Source Video / S-VIDEO Source S-VideoStand Height Adjustment Connecting the Monitor Connecting AV Devices Pivot Stand Select Digital using the Source buttonRemoving the base Click Windows ME Driver Attaching a BaseWindows ME Windows XP/2000 Click Windows XP/2000 DriverInstalling the Monitor Driver Manual Microsoft Windows XP Operating SystemPage How to install Click Start , Setting , Control Panel Natural Color Software Program Microsoft Windows NT Operating SystemLinux Operating System How to install the Natural Color software DigitalDVD/Video/S-Video Mode Analog/DigitalDVI MagicBrightAuto Menu DescriptionOSD Lock & Unlock Menu MagicBright / ModeMagicBright Mode Play/StopPIP Push the PIP button to turn PIP screen On/OffDescriptionPlay/Stop InputSource List Edit Name Analog Digital VideoPicture Analog / Digital DVI MagicBright Custom Image Lock Auto AdjustmentAvailable in Analog Mode Only Coarse ContrastColor Picture ModeSharpness PIP Picture TintNormal Zoom1 Zoom2 Wide Mode CustomCustom Size Brightness Picture Video/S-VideoMagicColor Size Film ModeMagicColor Pro Off IntelligentColor Tone Gamma Color Weakness ResetAnalog / Digital DVI Video / S-Video Mode DigitalDigital DVD/Video/S-VideoImage Reset SetupLanguage Transparency Blue Screen Reset Color ResetOverview Installation Page Installationation Problems Hardware To execute MagicRotation, it should be done as below ResetCancel Contrast ResolutionBrightness MagicBrightColor Tone ControlMagicColorSharpness Zone Off Reset GammaSharpness Image SetupPosition PreferencesAsset ID Source SelectHelp User NameHow 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 DVI cabel SymptomSolutions Check ListThere is no image on the screen Settings Control Panel → Display →Answer Self-Test Feature CheckQuestion Useful Tips Power Supply ResolutionInput Signal, Terminated Signal CableState Normal Operation Power saving mode Power off Power ConsumptionDimensions WxDxH/ Weight Vesa Mounting InterfaceHorizontal Frequency Preset Timing ModesPreset Timing Modes Vertical FrequencyService Australia BrazilGermany Panama United KingdomTerms For Better Display AuthoritySuggestions for specific applications What is Image retention ?Power Off, Screen Saver, or Power Save Mode

204TS specifications

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