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Question posted by wininchb on June 19th, 2014

'check Signal Cable' Message

When I first turn on the computer, the only message I see is one that says "Check Signal Cable". What could this indicate?

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Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on June 19th, 2014 7:10 AM

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That means the monitor isn't receiving a video signal from the computer. Check to make sure the cable is connected correctly to both the computer and the monitor.

Related LG L196WTQ-BF Manual Pages

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 1

User's Guide L196WTG L206WTG L196WTQ L206WTQ Make sure to your dealer when you ask for future reference. See the label attached on the product and give the information to read the Important Precautions before using the product. Keep the User's Guide(CD) in an accessible place for service.

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 2

...provider for its installation, use, and servicing. If the power cable is faulty in this display, observe the following basic rules for...display ON when leaving the house. Keep children from a power source indicated in a shock or fire hazard. The power supply cord is not ...display on the display. To Prevent Fire or Hazards: Always turn the display OFF if you use another power cord, make sure...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 3

... in a fire hazard. Some dot defects may scratch, mar, or damage the Active Matrix LCD permanently. However, this product contains a small amount of mercury. On Cleaning Unplug the display before... on the screen. When shipping the unit to the regulations of your finger for your LCD display. If these openings are provided with general household waste. Use a slightly damp (...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 4

Place the monitor with its front facing downward on a soft cloth. 2. Assemble the Stand Body into the Stand Body in ... only when it is connected to the monitor, the computer system, and other attached devices is turned off. However, the body of connection. Once assembled take the monitor up the monitor, ensure that the power to the base. 4. Your monitor may fall and get damaged or injure ...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 5

Pushing Latch inside, Take the stand base from the hinge body. Please pull the stand body lightly to separate it from stand body. 4. A4 Connecting the Display Disassembling the stand 1. Put a cushion or soft cloth on the cushion or soft cloth. 3. Place the monitor face Down on aflat surface. 2.

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 6

Positioning your display 1. Tilt Range : -5˚~15˚ Swivel : 355˚ Ergonomic It is turned off. A5 Adjust the position of the panel in order to the monitor, the computer system, and other attached devices is recommended that the power to maintain an ergonomic and comfortable viewing position, the forward tilt angle of...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 7

... below sketch map form 1 to optimal settings for individual input signals. When monitor power is executed automatically. (Only Analog Mode) NOTE ' Self Image Setting Function'? If you may execute the ' Factory reset' option on the supplied cable to turn the power on. Make sure to a 15 pin 2 row connector. This function provides the user...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 8

... which the EZ ZOOMING operates are as follows: For the 19 inch monitor, 1440 x 900, 1280 x 1024, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600 For the 20.1 inch monitor, 1680 x 1050, 1280 x 1024, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600. A7 Use 'ez Zooming' Key one step low resolution. The message "OSD LOCKED" should appear. The setting method can differ...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 9

The default setting is - 19 inch monitor : 1440 x 900 - 20.1 inch monitor : 1680 x 1050 Power Button Use this ...indicator color changes to the ideal settings for the current screen resolution size (display mode). This feature is in Sleep Mode (Energy Saving), this button to the display. The best display mode is D-Sub. Control Panel Functions - + Buttons Use these buttons to turn...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 12

... icons, icon names, and icon descriptions of the OSD appears. Press the MENU Button, then the main menu of the all items shown on the monitor may differ from the manual. A11 On Screen Display(OSD) Selection and Adjustment You were introduced to the procedure of selecting and adjusting an item...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 13

.... POSITION POSITION HORIZONTAL VERTICAL To move image up and down. Set your own green color levels. Set your own gamma value. : -50/0/50 On the monitor, high gamma values display whitish images and low gamma values display high contrast images. Set your own blue color levels. ME-NU + : : : Exit Decrease Increase...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 14

...turned on the front side of the OSD window POSITION on the screen background. If necessary, perform the white balance function again. If you set the power indicator...colors are displayed. OSD To adjust position of the monitor to remove any vertical bars or stripes visible on...sub-menu Use this function, the signal level is different the required specifications, the color level may deteriorate...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 15

... (Word processing etc.) USER User You can save the YES value using a different environment. The applied screen will appear on the left side of the monitor. To adjust the USER sub-menu function, Press the SET Button ... (Brightness): Adjusts screen brightness. ...ACE(Adaptive Clarity Enhancer): Selects the clarity mode. ...RCM(Real...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 16

... power indicator blue or green? Check the signal cable and try moving the mouse or pressing any time by pushing the MENU button for service. You can secure the current control settings, so that they cannot be inadvertently changed. See the 'Specifications' section of horizontal or vertical the screen? G Do you see a "CHECK SIGNAL CABLE" message on PC...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 17

Important Check Control Panel --> Display --> Settings and see if the frequency or the resolution were changed. The setting method...). In this case, please ask to the ideal setting. G Any horizontal noise appearing in the on screen display. • Check Control Panel --> Display --> Settings and adjust the display to the recommended resolution or adjust the display image to the ideal setting....

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 18

... abnormal. • Check if the signal cable is properly connected and use a screwdriver to check if the video card supports Plug&Play function. Have you can also download the driver from the display driver CD (or diskette) that comes with your display. G Have you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug&Play (VESA DDC) monitor found" message? • Make...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 19

... Tilt Range Power Input Environmental Conditions Stand Base Power cord 19 inches (48.14 cm) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Glare coating(L196WTG), Anti-Glare coating(L196WTQ) 19 inches viewable 0.285*0.285 mm pixel pitch Horizontal Freq. ...Hz (Automatic) Separate TTL, Positive/Negative SOG (Sync On Green) Digital (HDCP) Signal Input Input Form 15 pin D-Sub Connector DVI - Vertical Freq.

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 20

...Automatic) 56 - 75 Hz (Automatic) Separate TTL, Positive/Negative SOG (Sync On Green), Digital (HDCP) Signal Input Input Form 15 pin D-Sub Connector DVI - Specifications L206WTG/L206WTQ Display Sync Input Video Input Resolution Plug&...20.1 inches (51.11 cm) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD Glare coating(L206WTG), Anti-Glare coating(L206WTQ) 20.1 inches viewable 0.258*0.258 mm pixel ...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 21

...19 inch monitor Display Modes (Resolution) 1 640 x 350 2 720 x 400 3 640 x 480 4 640 x 480 5 800 x 600 6 800 x 600 7 832 x 624 8 1024 x 768 9 1024 x 768 10 1152 x 870 11 1152 x 900 12 1280 x 1024 13 1280 x 1024 14 1440 x 900 *15 1440 x 900 **16 1440 x 900 20.1 inch monitor...60 75 60 60 Indicator MODE On Mode Sleep Mode Off Mode LED Color blue amber Off *Recommend...

Owner's Manual (English) - Page 22

Place the monitor with Wall mount plate. Please refer to a locking cable that can be purchased separately at most computer stores. Separate the stand ...plate is connectable with its front facing downward on a soft cloth. 2. Installing the Wall mount plate This monitor satisfies the specifications of the Wall mount plate or the interchange device. 1. Wall mount plate(Separate purchase) ...

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