Samsung 96BDF, 98BDF manual Screen shows strange colors or just black and white

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The screen shows strange colors or just black and white.

Is the screen displaying only one color as if looking at the screen through a cellophane paper?

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

Check the signal cable connection.

Make sure the video card is fully inserted in it's slot.

Reboot the computer.

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 to 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 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.

The screen is partially distorted.

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.

There is a message that reads "Unrecognized monitor, Plug & Play (VESA DDC) monitor found".

Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency on the monitor?

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

Have you installed the monitor driver?

See the video card manual to see if the Plug & Play (VESA DDC) function can be supported.

Adjust the resolution and frequency of the video card.

(Refer to the Preset Timing Modes).

Enter the OSD and perform a "Degauss".

Keep the monitor away from any magnetic products.

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.)

For Windows ME/XP/2000: Set the colors properly at the Control Panel, Display, Settings.

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

Install the monitor driver according to the Driver Installation Instructions.

Install the monitor driver according to the Driver Installation Instructions.

Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor.

1.Check if the power cord and the cable are properly connected to the computer.

2.Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting.

(If it does, request an after-service for the main board of the computer.)

3.If you installed a new video card or if you assembled the PC, check if the installed the adapter (video) driver and the monitor driver.

4.Check if the scanning ratio of the video screen is set at 75Hz or 85Hz. (Do not exceed 60Hz when using the maximum resolution.)

5.If you have problems in installing the adapter (video) driver, boot the computer in Safe Mode, remove the Display Adapter at the "Control Panel, System, Device Administrator" and then reboot the computer to reinstall the adapter (video) driver.

Note: If problems repeatedly occur, contact an authorized service center.

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Contents Samtron 96BDF/98BDF Main Index Notational Power Do not use a damaged or loose plugUse only a properly grounded plug and recepticle Do not drop the monitor when moving it Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinetPlace the monitor on a flat and stable surface Set down the monitor carefullyClean Other Do not place any heavy objects on the monitorDo not use or store inflammable substances near the monitor Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openingsKeep the monitor away from any magnetic substances Power Cord Stand Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card Users Guide and Driver Installation CD USB Hub OptionUnpacking Monitor and StandPower button FrontRear Bottom Connecting Your Monitor Windows ME Click Windows ME DriverWindows XP/2000 Click Windows XP/2000 DriverPage Manual Microsoft Windows XP Operating SystemPage How to install Click Start , Setting , Control Panel Microsoft Windows NT Operating System Linux Operating SystemBase Installation Attaching the Base Removing the BaseOn Screen Display OSD Menu System Brightness ContrastPosition Size Pincushion TrapezoidParallelogram RotationPinbalance LinearityLanguage Follow these steps to change the language used in the menuMoire Color Temperature Video Input LevelZoom Degauss RecallDisplay Timing OSD Lock/UnlockCan you see No Connection, Check Signal Cable on Check ListNo images on the screen. I cannot turn on the monitor Screen Display OSD Menu toScreen shows strange colors or just black and white Screen suddenly has become unbalancedPanel, Display, Settings QuestionSelf-Test Feature Check Judging the monitors working condition General Picture TubeSamtron 98BDF PowerSaver State Normal Operation Power-off Mode EPA/ENERGYPreset Timing Modes Preset Timing ModesHorizontal Frequency Vertical FrequencyService Samtron U.S.AResolution TermsDot Pitch Interlace and Non-Interlace MethodsRegulatory FCC Information User InstructionsUser Information IC Compliance NoticeWhy do we have environmentally-labelled monitors? MPR II ComplianceEuropean Notice Europe only PCT NoticeWhat does labelling involve? Environmental RequirementsLead CadmiumWhy do we have environmentally labelled computers? CFCs freonsTCO Development Environmental requirements Flame retardants Authority