Displaying this monitor’s information

While the monitor is receiving a video signal, press and hold the MENU button for more than 5 seconds until the information box appears.

Press the MENU button again to make the box disappear.

MENU

Example

INFORMATION

Model name

MODEL : SDM-S53

SER. NO : 1234567 Serial number

MANUFACTURED : 2003-52

Week and year of manufacture

If any problem persists, call your authorized Sony dealer and give the following information:

•Model name: SDM-S53 or SDM-S73 or SDM-S93

•Serial number

•Detailed description of the problem

•Date of purchase

•Name and specifications of your computer and graphics board

Self-diagnosis function

This monitor is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is a problem with your monitor or computer(s), the screen will go blank and the 1 (power) indicator will either light up in green or flash orange. If the 1 (power) indicator is lit in orange, the computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the keyboard or moving the mouse.

1 (power) indicator

If the picture disappears from the screen and the

1(power) indicator is green

1Turn off the 1 (power) switch and disconnect the video signal cables from the monitor.

2Turn the monitor on by pressing the 1 (power) switch.

If all four color bars appear (white, red, green, blue), the monitor is working properly. Reconnect the video signal cables and check the condition of your computer(s).

If the color bars do not appear, there is a potential monitor failure. Inform your authorized Sony dealer of the monitor’s condition.

If the picture disappears from the screen and the

1(power) indicator is flashing orange

Press the 1 (power) switch twice to turn the monitor off and then on.

If the 1 (power) indicator lights up in green, the monitor is working properly.

If the 1 (power) indicator is still flashing, there is a potential monitor failure. Count the number of seconds between orange flashes of the 1 (power) indicator and inform your authorized Sony dealer of the monitor’s condition. Be sure to note the model name and serial number of your monitor. Also note the make and model of your computer and graphics board.

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