Samsung 171Q manual Self-Test Feature Check, Troubleshooting, User’s Manual

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Self-Test Feature Check

User’s Manual

Troubleshooting

Self-Test Feature Check

Your monitor provides a self test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly.

Self-Test Feature Check

1.Turn off both your computer and the monitor.

2.Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer.

3.Turn on the monitor.

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If the monitor is functioning properly, you will see a box with a border and text inside as shown in the following illustration:

The three boxes inside the border are red, green and blue.

Failure of any of the boxes to appear indicates a problem with your monitor.

This box also appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged.

4.Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor.

If your monitor screen remains blank after using the previous procedure,

check your video controller and computer system; your monitor is functioning properly.

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Contents SyncMaster 171B/171S/181B/171T/171Q Index User’s ManualNotation Conventions Safety InstructionsNotational Warning/Caution Power Do not use a damaged or loose plugDo not connect too many extension cords or plugs to an outlet Installation Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinetDo not place the monitor face down The TFT-LCD surface may be damagedClean Do not spray detergent directly on the monitorOther Do not remove coveror back. No user serviceable parts insideNever insert anything metallic into the monitor openings Introduction UnparkingMonitor and Stand Power Cord Signal Cable Quick Setup Guide Warranty CardUnparking SyncMaster 171T Power CordSignal Cable DVI Cable Option Quick Setup Guide Pivot Stand and S/W CDOption Warranty CardFront Front SyncMaster 171T Use this button to auto adjustment direct accessthe OSD showing the currently selected input signal appears while the the power saving modeRear Rear SyncMaster 171T Power on/off SwitchPower port Signal PortSetup Connecting Your MonitorConnecting Your Monitor SyncMaster 171T Setup-GeneralSetup-For Multimedia model Option 1. Speaker Power Code 2. On/Off Volume 3. Bass ControlMultimedia Speaker Stand 4. Treble Control 5. Stereo Input Jack 6. Headphone JackWindows ME Windows XP/2000 2. Click Windows XP/2000 DriverSetup 4. Click the Properties button on the Monitor tab and select Driver tab 9. Click the Close button then click OK button continually How to install 1. Click Start , Setting , Control Panel Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System6. Choose Specify the location of the driver 1. Click Start , Setting , Control PanelMicrosoft Windows Millennium Operating System Microsoft Windows NT Operating System Linux Operating SystemInstalling VESA compliant mounting Removing the baseAttaching a base 1. Rear cover mounting pad 2. Mounting interface padSyncMaster 171B/171S/181B/171Q On-Screen Displayfeature 4. Use this button to Exit the active menu or the OSD Brightness ContrastHow to adjust Adjust the BrightnessCoarse Image LockFine V-Position PositionH-Position Color Reset ResetGeometry Reset Color Control Color TemperatureColor Temperature Image Effect LanguageMenu Halfton Menu PositionV-Position Menu PositionMenu PositionH-Position Menu Display Time Display ModeAuto Adjustment OSD Lock/UnlockSyncMaster 171T On Screen Display BrightnessContrast Adjust the BrightnessCoarse Image LockFine V-Position PositionH-Position Reset Geometry ResetColor Reset Geometry parameters are replaced with the factory default valuesColor Temperature Color TemperatureColor Control Follow these steps to adjust individual R,G,B color controlImage Size LanguageHalftone Change the opaqueness of the background of the OSDMenu PositionH-Position Menu PositionV-PositionMenu Display Time Display ModeAuto Adjustment OSD Lock/Unlock1 Push the Auto button 1 Push the Menu button for 5 seconds or more to Lock the OSDTroubleshooting Check ListSymptom SolutionsLED is blinking but no images on the screen The screen is out of focus or OSD cannot be adjustedThe screen suddenly has become unbalanced Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor Question AnswerSelf-Test Feature Check 1. Turn off both your computer and the monitorSelf-Test Feature Check Werning Messages EnvironmentUseful Tips Judging the monitors working conditionSpecifications ResolutionInput Signal, Terminated Power SupplyGeneral Power Consumption Dimensions WxDxH / WeightVESA Mounting Interface Environmental considerationsSpecifications ResolutionInput Signal, Terminated Power SupplySpecifications General Power ConsumptionDimensions WxDxH / Weight User’s ManualSpecifications Multimedia Speaker Stand Specifications ResolutionInput Signal, Terminated Power SupplySpecifications PowerSaver Power saving modePower Switch off SyncMaster 171B/171S/171QPreset Timing Modes SyncMaster 171B HorizontalVertical Pixel ClockPreset Timing Modes SyncMaster 171S/171Q/171T Preset Timing Modes SyncMaster 181B Horizontal Frequency Vertical FrequencyService InformationU.S.A BRAZILService SOUTH AFRICASWEDEN/DENMARK/NORWAY/FINLAND FRANCETerms ResolutionDot Pitch Vertical FrequencyRegulatory FCC Information User InstructionsUser Information VCCIPCT Notice MPR II ComplianceEuropean Notice Europe only What does labelling involve? Why do we have environmentally-labelled monitors?AB general requirements What does labelling involve?continue Environmental RequirementsLead CadmiumWhy do we have environmentally labelled computers? CongratulationsTCO Development Environmental requirements Flame retardantsMedical Requirement Classifications Natural Color How to install the Natural Color softwareHow to delete the Natural Color software program Natural Color Software ProgramFor Better Display Authority Information in this document is subject to change without notice