User manual SAMSUNG XL30

[. . . ] SyncMaster XL30 SyncMaster XL30 Model SyncMaster XL30 Notational Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to the equipment. Prohibited Important to read and understand at all times Do not disassemble Disconnect the plug from the outlet Do not touch Ground to prevent an electric shock Power When not used for an extended period of time, set your computer to DPM. If using a screen saver, set it to active screen mode. The images here are for reference only, and are not applicable in all cases (or countries). Do not use a damaged or loose plug. This may cause electric shock or fire. Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands. [. . . ] It is a device that can be attached to the top, right and left of the monitor to screen sunlight, preventing any color distortion. You can change the colors of the entire screen according to your preferences. Insert the hooking parts ( ) of both hoods starting from the top and moving downwards into the grooves ( ) near the left and right edges at the back of the monitor. Fit the top part of the monitor into the top of the grooves of both hoods. Model SyncMaster XL30 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 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?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 Preset Timing Modes) Note : If the initial screen (the login screen) does not appear, contact the Service Center or your dealer. There is no image on the screen. Is the power indicator on the monitor blinking at 1 second intervals?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?The screen suddenly has become unbalanced. Have you adjusted the resolution or frequency to the monitor? The monitor is in PowerSaver mode. Press any key on the keyboard to activate the monitor and restore the image on the screen. Make sure the video card is fully inserted in it's slot. Reboot the computer. Set the video card by referring to the video card manual. Adjust the resolution and frequency at the video card. (Refer to Preset Timing Modes). LED is blinking but no images on the screen. Is the frequency properly adjusted when checking the Display Timing on the menu? Adjust the frequency properly by referring to the video card manual and Preset Timing Modes. (The maximum frequency per resolution may differ from product to product. ) There are only 16 colors shown on the screen. The screen colors have changed after changing the video card. I cannot use the 2560x1600 resolution with the monitor. Have the Windows colors been set properly? Windows ME/2000/XP : Set the colors properly at the Control Panel Display Settings. Set the video card by referring to the video card manual. [. . . ] During normal operation of a LCD panel, pixel image retention doesn't occur. However, if the same image is displayed for a long time, a slight difference in electric charge accumulates between the two electrodes which encase the liquid crystal. This may cause the liquid crystal to build up in a certain areas of the display. Thus, the previous image is retained when switching to a new video image. [. . . ]