EVGA 200-LM-1700-KR Manual - Page 29

Troubleshooting

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6. TROUBLESHOOTING 6.1Self-Test Feature Check Self-Test Feature Check (STFC) allows users to check if the monitor works properly. 1. Turn off both your computer and the monitor 2. Unplug the DMS cable from the back of the computer 3. Turn on the monitor 4. If the monitor is functioning properly, you will see a message similar to the illustration below This box appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. 5. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor. 6. If the power indicator remains amber after using the previous procedure, check your VGA card, cable, and computer system; your monitor is functioning properly. 6.2 FAQs Symptoms No picture Possible Solutions  Ensure power is plugged into monitor  Ensure the monitor is plugged into the computer  Increase brightness via OSD (ON SCREEN DISPLAY)  Perform monitor self-test feature check  Check the cable for bent or broken pins  Auto Adjust via OSD (ON SCREEN DISPLAY) Picture is fuzzy, blurry or ghosting  Remove video extension cables (if applicable)  Set proper screen resolution Wavy picture or fine movement  Auto Adjust via OSD (ON SCREEN DISPLAY)  Check environmental interference  Relocate and test in a different location LCD screen has spots  Cycle power on-off  These are pixels that are permanently off and is a natural defect that occurs in LCD technology 29

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6.
TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1
Self-Test Feature Check
Self-Test Feature Check (STFC) allows users to check if the monitor works properly.
1.
Turn off both your computer and the monitor
2.
Unplug the DMS cable from the back of the computer
3.
Turn on the monitor
4.
If the monitor is functioning properly, you will see a message similar to the illustration below
This box appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged.
5.
Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor.
6.
If the power indicator remains amber after using the previous procedure, check your VGA card, cable,
and computer system; your monitor is functioning properly.
6.2
FAQs
Symptoms
Possible Solutions
No picture
Ensure power is plugged into monitor
Ensure the monitor is plugged into the computer
Increase brightness via OSD (ON SCREEN DISPLAY)
Perform monitor self-test feature check
Check the cable for bent or broken pins
Picture is fuzzy, blurry or ghosting
Auto Adjust via OSD (ON SCREEN DISPLAY)
Remove video extension cables (if applicable)
Set proper screen resolution
Wavy picture or fine movement
Auto Adjust via OSD (ON SCREEN DISPLAY)
Check environmental interference
Relocate and test in a different location
LCD screen has spots
Cycle power on-off
These are pixels that are permanently off and is a natural defect that occurs in LCD
technology