Sony CPD-E220 User Manual

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This monitor is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is 
a problem with your monitor or computer, the screen will go blank 
and the 

1 (power) indicator will either light up green or flash 

orange. If the 

1 (power) indicator is lit in orange, the computer is 

in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the keyboard.

1

1

,

If all four color bars appear (white, red, green, blue), the monitor 
is working properly. Reconnect the video input cable and check 
the condition of your computer.

If the color bars do not appear, there is a potential monitor failure. 
Inform your authorized Sony dealer of the monitor’s condition. 

1

1

If the 

1 (power) indicator lights up green, the monitor is working 

properly.

If the 

1 (power) indicator is still flashing, there is a potential 

monitor failure. Count the number of seconds between orange 
flashes of the 

1 (power) indicator and inform your authorized 

Sony dealer of the monitor’s condition. Be sure to note the model 
name and serial number of your monitor. Also note the make and 
model of your computer and video board.

 

1

 (power) indicator

This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA, 

E

NERGY 

S

TAR, and NUTEK. If the monitor is connected to a 

computer or video graphics board that is DPMS (Display Power 
Management Signaling) compliant, the monitor will automatically 
reduce power consumption in three stages as shown below.

*

“Sleep” and “deep sleep” are power saving modes defined by the 
Environmental Protection Agency.

** When your computer is in a power saving mode, MONITOR IS IN 

POWER SAVE  MODE appears on the screen if you press any button 
on the monitor. After a few seconds, the monitor enters the power 
saving mode again.

1

normal 
operation

≤

 120 W

green

1 standby

≤

 15 W

green and orange 
alternate

2 suspend
(sleep)*

≤

 15 W

green and orange 
alternate

3 active off**
(deep sleep)*

≤

 3 W

orange

power off

0 W

off