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A1
Table of Contents
Precautions.......................................................................................A2
Workplace Preparation .................................................................A2
Working Practices.........................................................................A2
Monitor Driver Installation............................................................A4
Driver installation for Windows 95 or Windows 98 ......................A4
Driver installation for Windows 2000 or Windows Me .................A5
Driver installation for Windows XP ...............................................A6
Control Panel Function...................................................................A7
Front Panel Controls......................................................................A7
On Screen Display (OSD) Control Adjustment........................A8
On Screen Display (OSD) Selection and Adjustment...............A9
Troubleshooting.....................................................................A14
Specifications ........................................................................A16
Using the Audio Functions.....................................................A18
Side Jacks....................................................................................A18
Rear Panel Jacks..........................................................................A18
Microphone Operation ...............................................................A18
LINE OUT...................................................................................A18
Front Panel Controls....................................................................A19
On Screen Display (OSD) Selection and Adjustment.............A20
Audio Specifications ..............................................................A21
Audio Specifications ...................................................................A21
Service Information.....................................................................A21

A2
Workplace Preparation
Positioning the Monitor
Choose a suitable place to position the monitor where it is not near
fluorescent desk lighting or any equipment that produces magnetic fields
that could cause interference. Ensure that the furniture or equipment can
support the weight of the monitor. Allow at least 50mm (2 in.) ventilation
space around the monitor.
Height
Position the monitor so that the top of the screen is slightly below your
eye level when you sit at your workstation.
Orientation
- Choose a position that gives the least reflection from lights and
windows, usually at a right angle to any windows.
- Position the monitor directly in front of you so that you do not have to
twist your body.
- Tilt the monitor to a comfortable viewing angle.
Working Practices
Rest
Take regular breaks. Vary your posture, and stand up and stretch
occasionally as prolonged use of computer workstations can be tiring.
Back
Sit back in the chair and use the back rest.
Hands
Use a light touch on the keyboard, keeping your hands and fingers
relaxed. Allow a space in front of the keyboard to rest your wrists when
not typing. Consider using a wristpad.
Eyesight
Working with monitors, in common with any prolonged close work, can
be visually demanding. Look away from the screen periodically and have
your eyesight checked regularly.
Precautions

A3
Precautions
Screen settings
Set the screen brightness and contrast to a comfortable level. You may
have to adjust this as the lighting changes during the day. Many
application programs let you select color combinations which can help
you to view in comfort.
Power Cord
For safe operation, use the power cord supplied with the unit.
Notes
Do not install the monitor in a location near heat sources such as
radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, or
excessive dust or mechanical vibration or shock.
Save the original shipping carton and packing materials, as they will
come in handy if you ever have to ship your monitor.
To keep the monitor looking new, periodically clean it with a soft cloth.
Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a
mild detergent solution. Never use strong solvents such as thinner,
benzene, or abrasive cleaners, since these will damage the cabinet. As
a safety precaution, always unplug the monitor before cleaning it.

A4
Driver installation for Windows 95 or Windows 98
To use the Plug and Play feature in
Microsoft
®
Windows®95 or
Windows 98, files should be loaded from the IBM Monitor CD.
1.
Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
2. Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly.
3. Turn on the monitor and then the system unit. Allow the system to
boot into Windows 95 or Windows 98.
Your computer’s Plug and Play code may warn you that your system
hardware has changed. This means that it has detected your new
monitor for the first time.
4. Open the DISPLAY PROPERTIES window by clicking START, SETTINGS,
CONTROL PANEL and then double - clicking on the DISPLAY icon.
5. Click the SETTINGS tab.
• In case of Windows 95 :
6 - 1.Click the CHANGE DISPLAY TYPE button.
2.Click the CHANGE MONITOR TYPE button.
• In case of Windows 98 :
6 - 1.Click the ADVANCED button.
2.Click the MONITOR tab.
3.Open the UPGRADE DEVICE DRIVER WIZARD window by clicking on
CHANGE button and then select the NEXT button.
4.Click the “Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that
I can choose a specific driver” and then select the NEXT button.
7. Insert the IBM Monitor CD into the CD drive: and click the HAVE DISK
button.
8. Click OK.
9. Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected.
10.Choose IBM E74M monitor and Click OK. The files will be copied
from the CD to your hard disk drive.
11. Close all open windows and remove the CD.
12.Restart the system.
The system will automatically select the maximum refresh rate and
corresponding Color Matching Profiles.
Monitor Driver Installation

A5
Monitor Driver Installation
Driver installation for Windows 2000 or Windows Me
To use the Plug and Play feature in
Microsoft Windows 2000 or
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition(Me) files should be loaded
from the IBM Monitor CD.
1.
Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
2. Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly.
3. Turn on the monitor and then the system unit. Allow the system to
boot into Windows 2000 or Windows Me.
4. Open the DISPLAY PROPERTIES window by clicking START, SETTINGS,
CONTROL PANEL and then double - clicking on the DISPLAY icon.
5. Click the SETTINGS tab.
6. Click the ADVANCED button.
7. Click the MONITOR tab.
8. Click the PROPERTIES button.
9. Click the DRIVER tab.
10.Open the UPGRADE DEVICE DRIVER WIZARD window by clicking on UPDATE
DRIVER and then Click the NEXT button.
11. Select the “Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I
can choose a specific driver” and then Click the NEXT button.
12.Insert the IBM Monitor CD into the CD drive: and click the HAVE DISK
button.
13.Click OK.
14.Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected.
15.Choose IBM E74M monitor and Click OK. The files will be copied
from the CD to your hard disk drive.
16.Close all open windows and remove the CD.
17.Restart the system.
The system will automatically select the maximum refresh rate and
corresponding Color Matching Profiles.