Samsung 98BDF, 96BDF manual Check List, No images on the screen. I cannot turn on the monitor

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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.

Q & A

Self-Test Feature

Check

Symptom

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

Check List

Is the power cord connected properly?

Can you see "No Connection, Check Signal Cable" on the

screen?

Solutions

Check the power cord connection and supply.

Check the signal cable connection.

If the power is on, reboot the computer to see the initial screen(the login screen), which can be seen.

Can you see "Sync. Out of Range" on the screen?

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

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

(Refer to the Preset Timing 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.

I cannot see the On Screen Display.

The image on the screen is shaking.

Have you locked the On

Screen Display (OSD) Menu to

prevent changes?

Check the monitor configuration to see if it is in Interlace Mode. (Interlace Mode: Vertical frequency 43Hz, 87Hz(i), etc)

Are there any magnetic products such as a power adapter, speaker or a high voltage wire near by?

Is the voltage stable?

Unlock the OSD by pressing the MENU button for at least 10 seconds.

The signal from the video card exceeds the maximum resolution and frequency of the monitor.

Move the monitor away from anything that can create a strong magnetic field.

The screen image can appear to shake or vibrate at a particular time of day due to low supply voltage.

The screen image can also appear to shake or vibrate if there is a problem with the video card or the computer's main board.

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Contents Samtron 96BDF/98BDF Main Index Notational Use only a properly grounded plug and recepticle PowerDo not use a damaged or loose plug Set down the monitor carefully Do not drop the monitor when moving itDo not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet Place the monitor on a flat and stable surfaceClean Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings OtherDo not place any heavy objects on the monitor Do not use or store inflammable substances near the monitorKeep the monitor away from any magnetic substances Monitor and Stand Power Cord Stand Quick Setup Guide Warranty CardUsers Guide and Driver Installation CD USB Hub Option UnpackingFront Power buttonRear Bottom Connecting Your Monitor Click Windows XP/2000 Driver Windows MEClick Windows ME Driver Windows XP/2000Page Microsoft Windows XP Operating System ManualPage How to install Click Start , Setting , Control Panel Linux Operating System Microsoft Windows NT Operating SystemBase Installation Removing the Base Attaching the BaseOn Screen Display OSD Menu System Contrast BrightnessPosition Size Trapezoid PincushionRotation ParallelogramLinearity PinbalanceFollow these steps to change the language used in the menu LanguageMoire Video Input Level Color TemperatureZoom Recall DegaussOSD Lock/Unlock Display TimingScreen Display OSD Menu to Can you see No Connection, Check Signal Cable onCheck List No images on the screen. I cannot turn on the monitorScreen suddenly has become unbalanced Screen shows strange colors or just black and whiteQuestion Panel, Display, SettingsSelf-Test Feature Check Judging the monitors working condition Picture Tube GeneralSamtron 98BDF State Normal Operation Power-off Mode EPA/ENERGY PowerSaverVertical Frequency Preset Timing ModesPreset Timing Modes Horizontal FrequencySamtron U.S.A ServiceInterlace and Non-Interlace Methods ResolutionTerms Dot PitchIC Compliance Notice RegulatoryFCC Information User Instructions User InformationPCT Notice Why do we have environmentally-labelled monitors?MPR II Compliance European Notice Europe onlyCadmium What does labelling involve?Environmental Requirements LeadTCO Development Why do we have environmentally labelled computers?CFCs freons Environmental requirements Flame retardants Authority