Samsung 172S 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 172B/172T/172S 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 Unpacking Quick Setup GuidePower Cord Warranty CardInstallation CD IntroductionSyncMaster 172TDVI Cable Option Not available in allFront Use this button to auto adjustment direct access5. Power button 1. Auto button1. Auto button 2. Exit button Source button 3. Adjust buttons 4. Menu button 5. Power button 6. Power indicatorRear 2. Signal port2. Signal port 3. DVI port Setup-General Connecting Your MonitorSetup SyncMaster 172B/172S Setup SyncMaster 172T Setup-GeneralSetup Setup-For Multimedia model2. Headphone connection terminal Output 3. Volume 1. PC sound connection terminal Input1. VESA Mounting Brkt 2. Mounting interface pad Attaching a base OptionAttaching a base Windows ME 2. Click Windows ME DriverWindows XP/2000 2. Click Windows XP/2000 DriverSetup Microsoft Windows XP Operating System 5. Click Update Driver.. and select Install from a list or.. then click Next button How to install 1. Click Start , Setting , Control Panel Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System1. Click Start , Setting , Control Panel Microsoft Windows Millennium Operating System6. Choose Specify the location of the driver Microsoft Windows NT Operating SystemOn-Screen Display Troubleshooting Check ListSymptom SolutionsThe screen is out of focus or OSD cannot be adjusted Panel, Display, Settingsthe Driver Installation Instructions I cannot see the On Screen DisplayCheck the following items if there is trouble with the monitor Question AnswerHow can I adjust the resolution? How can I set the Power SavingSelf-Test Feature Check 1. Turn off both your computer and the monitorSelf-Test Feature Check Werning Messages EnvironmentUseful Tips Judging the monitors working conditionSpecifications General SyncMaster 172B/172SDot Acceptable Environmental considerationsPlug and Play Capability General SyncMaster 172T General SyncMaster 172T PowerSaver Power saving modePower Switch off StateVertical Frequency Preset Timing ModesHorizontal Frequency SeService InformationU.S.A BRAZILService SOUTH AFRICASWEDEN/DENMARK/NORWAY/FINLAND FRANCETerms ResolutionDot Pitch Vertical FrequencyRegulatory FCC Information User InstructionsUser Information VCCIIC Compliance Notice MPR II CompliancePCT Notice European NoticeEurope OnlyWhat 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 retardantsNatural Color How to install the Natural Color softwareHow to delete the Natural Color software program Natural Color Software ProgramFor Better Display Authority