[. . . ] The images here are for reference only, and are not applicable in all cases (or countries). Shortcut to Anti-Afterimage Instructions Do not use a damaged power cord or plug or a damaged or loose power outlet. · Otherwise, this may result in electric shock or fire. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands when removing or plugging the plug into the outlet. · Otherwise, this may result in electric shock. Make sure to connect the power cord to a grounded power outlet. [. . . ] MENU , , MENU Color (Not available in MagicBright mode of Dynamic Contrast. ) Adjusting the Monitor MagicColor MagicColor is a new technology that Samsung has exclusively developed to improve digital image and to display natural color more clearly without disturbing image quality. · · · · Off - Returns to the original mode. Demo - The screen before applying MagicColor appears on the right and the screen after applying MagicColor appears on the left. Full - Displays not only vivid natural color but also more realistic natural skin color with clearness. , , MENU MENU Color Tone The tone of the color can be changed and one of four modes can be selected. Custom - Select this mode when you want to adjust the image according to your preferences. ( Not available in MagicColor mode of Full and Intelligent. ) MENU , , , MENU Adjusting the Monitor Color Control Adjusts individual Red, Green, Blue color balance. ) MENU , , , , MENU Color Effect You can change the overall mood by changing the screen colors. ) · · · · · · Off · Grayscale · Green · Aqua · Sepia Off - This applies an achromatic color to the screen to adjust the screen effects. Green - This applies the green color effect to a black and white screen. Aqua - This applies the aqua color effect to a black and white screen. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor. If your monitor screen remains blank after using the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer system; your monitor is functioning properly. Warning Messages If there is something wrong with the input signal, a message appears on the screen or the screen goes blank although the power indicator LED is still on. The message may indicate that the monitor is out of scan range or that you need to check the signal cable. Environment The location and the position of the monitor may influence the quality and other features of the monitor. If there are any sub woofer speakers near the monitor, unplug and relocate the woofer to another room. Remove all electronic devices such as radios, fans, clocks and telephones that are within 3 feet (one meter) of the monitor. Troubleshooting Useful Tips A monitor recreates visual signals received from the computer. Therefore, if there is a problem with the computer or the video card, this can cause the monitor to become blank, have poor coloring, become noisy, and video mode not supported, etc. In this case, first check the source of the problem, and then contact the 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 1360 x 768 60 Hz" 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. {DW271HL} Check List Note Before calling for assistance, 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. No images on the screen. I cannot turn on the monitor. Q: A: Q: A: Is the power cord connected properly? [. . . ] Normal conditions are defined as continuously changing video patterns. When the LCD panel is operated for a long time with a fixed pattern (-over 12 hours-), there may be slight difference in voltage between electrodes that work the liquid crystal (LC) in a pixel. The voltage difference between electrodes increases with time, forcing the liquid crystal to lean. When this occurs, the previous image may be seen when the pattern is changed. [. . . ]