Samsung 172W manual Troubleshooting

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User’s Manual

Troubleshooting

Check List

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 SyncMaster 172W Index Notation Conventions Safety InstructionsNotational Power This may cause a fire Installation Do not place the monitor face down Clean Other Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings Introduction UnpackingFront Rear Setup Connecting Your MonitorSetup-For Multimedia model Attaching a base Option Windows ME Setup Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Setup How to install Click Start , Setting , Control Panel Microsoft Windows NT Operating System On-Screen Display Troubleshooting Check ListCannot see the On Screen Display Troubleshooting Question Answer How can I change the frequency?Self-Test Feature Check Useful Tips Self-Test Feature Check Werning MessagesEnvironment Judging the monitors working conditionSpecifications GeneralEnvironmental considerations PowerSaver EPA/ENERGYPreset Timing Modes Horizontal FrequencySeService InformationService Terms Regulatory FCC Information User InstructionsEuropean NoticeEurope Only IC Compliance NoticeMPR II Compliance PCT NoticeWhy do we have environmentally-labelled monitors? What does labelling involve?Lead What does labelling involve?continueEnvironmental Requirements CadmiumWhy do we have environmentally labelled computers? TCO Development Environmental requirements Flame retardantsNatural Color How to install the Natural Color softwareHow to delete the Natural Color software program Natural Color Software ProgramFor Better Display Authority