User manual SAMSUNG 510N

[. . . ] SyncMaster 710T / 910T / 710N / 910N / 510T / 510N / 512N / 515V / 915V / 712N / 912N / 711T / 912T / 913N / 701T Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment. Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet Do not touch Grounding to prevent an electric shock Power When not used for extended periods of time, set your computer to DPMS. If using a screen saver, set it to the active screen mode. Do not use a damaged or loose plug. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle. [. . . ] 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 a "Not Optimum Mode", "Recommended mode 1280 x 1024 60Hz" 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. SyncMaster 510N / 710N / 910N / 512N / 712N / 912N / 913N / 515V / 915V 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 Information section or contact your dealer. Symptom No images on the screen. I cannot turn on the monitor. Check List Is the power cord connected properly?Can you see "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. Solutions Check the power cord connection and supply. 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. (Refer to the Preset Display Modes) Note: If the initial screen (the login screen) does not appear, contact a service center or your dealer. Can you see "Not Optimum Mode" "Recommended mode 1280 x 1024 60Hz" on the screen? 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. If the display exceeds SXGA or 75Hz, a "Not Optimum Mode. Recommended mode 1280 x 1024 60Hz" message is displayed. If the display exceeds 85Hz, the display will work properly but the "Not Optimum Mode. Recommended mode 1280 x 1024 60Hz" 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. ) There is no image on the screen. The monitor is in PowerSaver mode. Is the power indicator on the monitor blinking at 1 second intervals? press a key on the keyboard to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen. Check the signal cable connection. Make sure the video card is fully inserted in it's slot. Reboot the computer. The screen shows strange colors or just black and white. 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?Has the video card been set properly? Set the video card by referring to the video card manual. Adjust screen image position and size using the OSD. [. . . ] Transport and Storage Limitations: Temperature Range of -40°C to +70°C Relative Humidity of 10 -95%, non-condensing * Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within living organisms. ** Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are Bio-accumulative. Mercury Statement (LCD Monitor, LCD TV, DLP Projection TV, Projector for USA only) LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS For details see lamprecycle. org, eiae. org, or call 1-800-Samsung PRODUCT INFORMATION (Image Retention Free) LCD Monitors and TVs may have image retention when switching from one image to another especially after displaying a stationary image for a long time. This guide is to demonstrate correct usage of LCD products in order to protect them from Image retention. During normal operation of a LCD panel, pixel image retention doesn't occur. [. . . ]