Samsung XL20 manual Refer to the Preset Timing Modes, Control Panel → Display →

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There is no image on the screen.

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

Connected using the DVI cable?

display will work properly but the

"Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended Mode 1600 x 1200 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.

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 Screen Display (OSD) Menu to prevent changes?

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?

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.

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.

LED is blinking but no images on the screen.

There are only 16 colors shown 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?

Have the Windows colors 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 →

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Contents SyncMaster XL20 Power NotationalDo not disconnect the power cord while using the monitor InstallationInsert the power plug firmly so that it does not come loose Do not use a damaged or loose plugDo not place the product on the floor Do not drop the monitor when moving itKeep any heating devices away from the power cable Do not place the monitor face down CleanPut down the monitor carefully Keep the plastic packaging bag out of children’s reachOthers Do not remove the cover or backDo not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openingsPage Good Postures When Using the Monitor Cable UnpackingMagicRotation software Mode button = Color Mode FrontAuto button Menu button Power button / Power indicator RearPower Power S/W Down USB downstream port Connect the Down port Kensington LockUSB connection terminal Using the Calibrater What is the Calibrater? Connecting the MonitorConnecting the Monitor DVI-D DVI-IConnecting the Calibrater Using the CradleSwivel stand Changing the Stand and Installing the HoodsSliding Stand Tilt angle Removing the baseAttaching a Base Installing the Monitor Driver Automatic Installation Using the Hood What is the Hood?Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Installing the Monitor Driver ManualClick Windows Page Page Microsoft Windows NT Operating System How to installMicrosoft Windows Millennium Operating System Linux Operating System Auto Description LockedMenu Locked ContrastMenu Description Brightness SourcePicture SourceDescriptionPlay/Stop ColorBrightness Contrast Image Color Tone Color Control GammaOSD Coarse Fine Sharpness PositionSetup Language Position Transparency Display TimeAuto Source Image Reset Color Reset Indicator InformationInformation Overview Installation Page Installation Problems LimitationService Packs System RequirementsPage Interface Page Page Page Uninstall Troubleshooting Select a Folder Select a Photo Image Information PrintViewer Removing the Program Natural Color Expert How to use Emulation To emulate using a new set of settings Uniformity Miscellaneous How to use Check List Symptom Check List SolutionsCan you see Check Signal Cable on the screen? Refer to the Preset Timing Modes Control Panel → Display →Question Self-Test Feature CheckSettings AnswerSelf-Test Feature Check Useful TipsUseful Tips General PowerSaver Horizontal Preset Timing ModesPixel Clock Sync Polarity Display Mode Frequency MHz KHz Horizontal FrequencyLatin America Contact Samsung WORLD-WIDENorth America EuropeAsia Pacific Middle East & AfricaTerms For Better DisplayAuthority MéxicoDisclaimer Wording for Adobe Software Products Europe Power Off, Screen Saver, or Power Save Mode WarrantyWhat is Image retention ? Suggestions for specific applications