Samsung LS20EDEEB/SSK manual Connected using the DVI cable?, Control Panel → Display → Settings

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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?

"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.

The screen colors have changed after

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 → Settings.

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Contents SyncMaster XL20Plus Notational PowerUse only a properly grounded plug and receptacle Insert the power plug firmly so that it does not come looseDo not disconnect the power cord while using the monitor Do not use a damaged or loose plugDo not place the product on the floor InstallationDo not drop the monitor when moving it Keep any heating devices away from the power cableKeep the plastic packaging bag out of children’s reach CleanPut down the monitor carefully Do not place the monitor face downDo not spray water or detergent directly onto the monitor OthersDo not remove the cover or back Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinetPage Good Postures When Using the Monitor Unpacking Mode button = Color Mode Power Cord DVI Cable USB Cable Type cable Others HoodFront Auto button Menu button Power button / Power indicator Adjust buttons Enter button Source buttonRear Kensington Lock DVIUSB monitor and a USB device with the USB cable DVI-D DVI-I Connecting the MonitorChanging the Stand and Installing the Hoods Connecting the MonitorSwivel stand Sliding StandTilt angle Attaching a Base Removing the basePage Click Windows Installing the Monitor Driver AutomaticMicrosoft Windows Vista Operating System Installing the Monitor Driver ManualPage Page Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Page How to install Microsoft Windows NT Operating System Microsoft Windows Millennium Operating SystemLinux Operating System Auto Description When pressing the Auto button after locking the OSDLocked MenuLocked When pressing the Menu button after locking the OSDContrast Menu DescriptionSource BrightnessSource PictureBrightness Contrast ColorDescriptionPlay/Stop Color Tone Color Control Gamma ImageCoarse Fine Sharpness Position OSDLanguage Position Transparency Display Time SetupInformation Auto Source Image Reset Color Reset IndicatorInformation Installation Page Installation Problems System Requirements Can you see Check Signal Cable on the screen? Symptom Check List SolutionsCheck List Control Panel → Display → Settings Connected using the DVI cable?Question Self-Test Feature CheckAnswer Judging the monitors working condition Useful TipsGeneral Preset Timing Modes PowerSaverHorizontal Frequency Preset Timing ModesPixel Clock Sync Polarity Display Mode Frequency MHz HorizontalEurope Contact Samsung WorldwideNorth America Latin AmericaAsia Pacific CISFor Better Display TermsMiddle East & Africa Authority Resolution 1600 x Vertical frequency refresh rate 60 HzDisclaimer Wording for Adobe Software Products Europe Final Version 12TH September Suggestions for specific applications WarrantyWhat is Image retention ? Power Off, Screen Saver, or Power Save Mode