User’s Manual
Troubleshooting
If there is something wrong with the input signal, a message appears on the scree n or the screen goes blank
although the power indicator LED is still on. The message ma y indicate that the monitor is out of scan range
or that you need to check the signal cable.
If the vertical frequency is set at over 76HZ, this message will appear for 5 seconds and then
disappear. SAMSUNG 170S)
The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality and oth er features of the monitor.
1. If there are any woofer speakers near the monitor, unplug and relocate the woofer to another room.
2. Remove all electronic devices such as radios, fans, clocks and te lephones that are within 3 feet (one
meter) of the monitor.
.A monitor recreates visual signals received from the PC. Therefore, if there is trouble with the PC
or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, noise, Video
mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact a
service center or your dealer.
.Judging the monitor's working condition
If there is no image on the screen or an "Video mode not supported" message comes up,
disconnect the cable from the computer while the monitor is still powered on.
.If there is a message coming up on the screen or if the screen goes white, this means the
monitor is in working condition.
.In this case, check the computer for trouble.
Self-Test Feature Check
Werning Messages
Environment
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