Monitor how to change settings

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David

Oct 06, 2008, 19:42:08
As  some of you know I have had problems with my acer,well,its running again....sort of
My problem is I used the monitor for my lap top,now switched it back to acer and it cant seem to detect digital signal...can I change this through monitor settings ?
Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.

Ray

#1
Oct 06, 2008, 19:53:55
Which Monitor, David, is it your Samsung? if it is there is a button situated on the bottom right hand edge of monitor that you can press to cycle between digital or analogue output.
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David

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Oct 06, 2008, 19:56:26
Hi Ray yes Im on this but it wont change,just states anoloue  ???

When I connected it to lap top it asked me if I wanted to change,which I did and I thought it would just pick up on the now digital signal
Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.

Steve

#3
Oct 06, 2008, 19:56:41
You probably have to do what you don't want to do i.e turn the acer off and then on again.not sure about through monitor settings perhaps someone else will know. :)
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Ray

#4
Oct 06, 2008, 20:08:03
David, did you change the monitor cable as well when you connected to your Acer? or are you using one that was already attached to the Acer and if so is this cable a digital one or an analogue one?
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#5
Oct 06, 2008, 20:14:08
Quote from: Sheltieuk on Oct 06, 2008, 20:08:03
David, did you change the monitor cable as well when you connected to your Acer? or are you using one that was already attached to the Acer and if so is this cable a digital one or an analogue one?

Thanks Ray discovered how to get the acer working ok....gave it a tap and its fine....gives hope..I have switched off several times but for some reason it just keeps giving me  (check signal cable )
and wont detect digital signal   very odd
Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.

Steve

#6
Oct 06, 2008, 20:20:25
Perhaps there is no video output from the acer pc?
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kinmel

#7
Oct 06, 2008, 20:29:48
It is possible you have dislodged the video card in the Acer when moving the cable.

Disconnect the power from the machine and then remove and re-fit the video card.
Alan  ‹(•¿•)›

What is the date of the referendum for England to become an independent country ?

Steve

#8
Oct 06, 2008, 20:35:40
If I recall its an Acer L320 with an integrated video card.It may have vga out though so analogue may be well worth a try.
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Simon

#9
Oct 06, 2008, 21:01:11
Quote from: kinmel on Oct 06, 2008, 20:29:48
It is possible you have dislodged the video card in the Acer when moving the cable.

Disconnect the power from the machine and then remove and re-fit the video card.

And that, David, could have been the problem all along!  ;)
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Oct 06, 2008, 21:08:08
Quote from: Simon on Oct 06, 2008, 21:01:11
And that, David, could have been the problem all along!  ;)

Except I think its an intel gma 3000 viideo which is integrated into the MB
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David

#11
Oct 06, 2008, 21:50:30
Quote from: Simon on Oct 06, 2008, 21:01:11
And that, David, could have been the problem all along!  ;)

Analogue is fine,would it be worth putting the samsung drivers in ?
Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.

David

#12
Oct 06, 2008, 22:05:45
QuoteAnd that, David, could have been the problem all along!


It has to be something like this as a sharp tap it all comes back with no loss? I think in this instance it may be worth taking a look inside the case and check for loose connections,now I know there is no seal,there should not be any issues.... :whistle:

PC world are damned slow if I hear nothing tomorrow I will go over to the branch with  my receipt and see what they can do
Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.

Rik

#13
Oct 07, 2008, 09:38:23
You didn't connect the monitor to the Acer while it was powered up did you, David?
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Oct 07, 2008, 09:59:21 Last Edit: Oct 07, 2008, 10:07:59 by badpianoplayer
No Rik,I'm only changing this as I thought you referred to lap top
Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.

David

#15
Oct 07, 2008, 10:35:24
Quote from: Rik on Oct 07, 2008, 09:38:23
You didn't connect the monitor to the Acer while it was powered up did you, David?

Ok whats the worst case senario here Im thinking (and hoping) Graphics card.is there any way the monitor could be damaged  :fingers:   :eek4:
Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.

Rik

#16
Oct 07, 2008, 10:37:48
It's possible to damage a monitor by connecting it while a machine is powered up, David, but it's fairly rare.
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David

#17
Oct 07, 2008, 10:48:36
I will double double check the connections and see what happens.I was going to buy a Gender Changer to see if this helps....
Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.

Sebby

#18
Oct 07, 2008, 10:53:46
It certainly sounds like the graphics card may be loose.

Rik

#19
Oct 07, 2008, 10:54:28
Quote from: badpianoplayer on Oct 07, 2008, 10:48:36
I was going to buy a Gender Changer to see if this helps....

So you'll become Davida?  :eek4:
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#20
Oct 07, 2008, 10:58:14
its a thought  ;D Wendy just reminded me when I changed the monitor to use on the Lap top the nut in the base of the monitor stayed out,Im wondering if the nut isnt home enough to make the connection,its worth a look  :fingers:
Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.

Inactive

#21
Oct 07, 2008, 11:00:39
Quote from: badpianoplayer on Oct 07, 2008, 10:58:14
,Im wondering if the nut isnt home enough to make the connection

Dare I??? ;D
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David

#22
Oct 07, 2008, 11:08:07
No In its all I need a kick in this place   ;D
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#23
Oct 07, 2008, 11:10:51
Good luck David, I hope you soon get it sorted..  :thumb:
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#24
Oct 07, 2008, 11:14:31
Thanks In you dissappoint me though I would have  :rofl2: :hehe: It will get sorted.... :thnks:
Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.

David

#25
Oct 07, 2008, 14:51:33
Done it  :thumb: :thumb: took out the lead and checked it thoughly and the threaded spindle was shorter on one side so screwed that really tight into the  plastic slotted cover and hey presto   Job done  :thumb:
Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.

Rik

#26
Oct 07, 2008, 14:53:34
Nice one, David. So is the Acer fully functional now?
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David

#27
Oct 07, 2008, 14:56:59
Sort of....apart from the "I think duff connection"we are all up and running again and I have my nice digital picture back................certainly noticed the difference too :D
Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.

Rik

#28
Oct 07, 2008, 15:02:26
DVI-D is significantly better than an analogue signal.  :thumb:
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#29
Oct 07, 2008, 15:07:32
Good news David.. :thumb:
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David

#30
Oct 07, 2008, 15:35:26
It was my my nuts after all  >:D
Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.

Inactive

#31
Oct 07, 2008, 15:39:41
Ouch.... ;D
Anything and everything that I post on here is purely my opinion, it ain't going to change the world, you are under no obligation to agree with me, it is purely my expressed opinion.

David

#32
Oct 07, 2008, 15:46:36
Was those bricks slamming together in  >:D
Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.

Sebby

#33
Oct 07, 2008, 18:54:40
Good to hear, David. :)

David

#34
Oct 07, 2008, 18:59:02
 :thumb: :thumb: Thanks Sebby...Got through  lot today,with the hep of the mesiah I have managed to put the PB back to as it was when I bought it.well I think its better, sorted out a lot today  :thup: :happy:

One of these for Rik  :karma:
Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.

Rik

#35
Oct 08, 2008, 08:01:44
:ithank:
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