Samsung GH17LUSN/XSJ, GH15LUSN/XSJ manual Troubleshooting, Check List

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User’s Manual

Troubleshooting

Check List

Before calling for service, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the phone number on the warranty card, the phone number on the Information section or contact your dealer.

Symptom

No images on the screen. I cannot turn on the monitor.

I cannot see the On Screen Display.

Check List

Is the power cord connected properly?

Can you see "No Connection, Check Signal Cable" on the

screen?

If the power is on, reboot the computer to see the initial screen (the login screen), which can be seen.

Can you see "Video mode not

supported" on the screen?

There is no image on the screen. Is the power indicator on the monitor blinking at 1 second intervals?

Have you locked the On Screen Display (OSD) Menu to prevent changes?

Solutions

Check the power cord connection and supply.

Check the signal cable connection.

If the initial screen (the login screen) appears, boot the computer in the applicable mode (the safe mode for Windows ME/XP/2000) and

then change the frequency of the video card.

Note: If the initial screen (the login screen) does not appear, contact a service center or your dealer.

You can see this message when the signal from the video card exceeds the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can properly handle.

Adjust the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can properly handle.

The monitor is in PowerSaver mode.

Press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen.

Unlock the OSD by pressing the MENU button for at least 5 seconds.

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Contents Samsung 150S/170S/190S Index Safety Instructions NotationalNotation Conventions Power This may cause a fire Installation Do not place the monitor face down Clean Other Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings Users Guide and Driver Installation CD IntroductionSamsung 190S Front Introduction Rear Signal Port Setup Connecting Your MonitorSetup-General Windows ME/98/95 Setup Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Setup How to install Click Start , Setting , Control Panel Version 4.00.950A Microsoft Windows NT Operating System Installing Vesa compliant mounting Attaching a base Removing the base On-Screen Display Troubleshooting Check ListScreen shows strange colors or just black and white Troubleshooting Question Self-Test Feature Check Useful Tips Self-Test Feature Check Werning MessagesEnvironment Judging the monitors working conditionSpecifications Vesa Mounting Interface General Power ConsumptionDimensions WxDxH / Weight Environmental considerationsSamsung 170S 40W Maximum PowerSaver EPA/ENERGYPreset Timing Modes Samsung 150S Horizontal Vertical Pixel Clock Sync Polarity Display ModeMHz Preset Timing Modes Samsung 170S Specifications General Plug and Play Capability EPA/ENERGY Horizontal Service InformationUkraine Terms User Information RegulatoryFCC Information User Instructions Declaration of conformity for products Marked with FCC LogoEuropean Notice Europe 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