Monitor

March 5, 2010

A.Monitor

SYMPTOMS	PROBABLE CAUSE	ACTION
The monitor doesn’t turn on.	The power cable of the monitor is not properly plugged in.	Check to make sure all the power connections are secure. Check to see if the computer power is ON.
The monitor displays nothing on screen or the picture does not appear.	The power cable of the monitor is not properly plugged to the CPU power outlet. The monitor has power but the monitor cable is not correctly connected to the CPU port. The contrast and brightness settings are set to lowest configuration.	Make sure the cable of the monitor is properly plugged into the CPU outlet or in a 220 volt outlet. Make sure the monitor cable is connected to the CPU monitor port (16pin port). Adjust the contrast and brightness setting of the monitor screen until a clear image appears.
The screen is not synchronized or the image on the screen is blurred or distorted or discolored.	The monitor button settings are not properly configured. The cable of the monitor is loose. The monitor is discolored and is beginning to wear out.	Adjust the screen size, contrast, brightness, angle using the button settings of the monitor. Restart the monitor by switching the power on after turning it off. Make sure the monitor cable is properly connected to the CPU monitor port (16pin port). Adjust the angle of the monitor to a comfortable eye position. Report malfunctioning unit to the Center using the online request form.
The position of the screen is not at the center.		Adjust the H-size, H-phase or V-size, V- center controls of the monitor.
Electrical interference is shown on the monitor.	The power supply is not adequate for the monitor.	Move all objects that emit magnetic fields, such as speakers, motors or transformers, away from the monitor. Check if the specified voltage in the AVR is normal within 220v-240v. Report malfunction unit to the computer center using the online request form.
There is smoke or smell of burning plastic coming from the monitor.	Circuit parts of the monitor are burned.	Immediately turn off the monitor switch. Report malfunctioning unit to the center using the online request form.