IBM
9514-B03 or B13
Color LCD Monitor
Installation and Operation Guide
GA18-7521-00
IBM
9514-B03 or B13
Color LCD Monitor
Installation and Operation Guide
GA18-7521-00
Note
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read “Safety” on
page v and the general information under “Notices” on page 43.
First Edition (September 1997)
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Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
About This Book ................................ vii
Chapter 1. Setting Up Your Monitor .................... 1
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Before Setting Up ................................ 2
Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connecting the Interface Cables ........................ 5
Setting the Viewing Angle ............................ 10
Caring for Your Monitor ............................. 10
Chapter 2. Operating Your Monitor ..................... 11
Turning On the Monitor ............................. 11
Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast ..................... 12
Setup Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 3. Configuring Your Monitor Using Automatic Setup .... 15
Auto Setup for PC-DOS ............................. 16
Auto Setup for Windows 3.1/Windows 95/Windows NT ........... 19
Auto Setup for OS/2 ............................... 22
Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Lifting the Monitor ............................... 1
Placing the Monitor .............................. 1
Appendix A. The Setup Menus ....................... 27
The Setup Main Menu .............................. 27
Using the Main Menu ............................. 27
Saving Power with Standby Mode ..................... 29
The Manual-Adjust Menu ............................ 30
Using the Manual-Adjust Menu ....................... 30
Information Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Appendix B. Setting Noninterlace Mode .................. 35
Appendix C. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Appendix D. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Default Preset Timing .............................. 41
Appendix E. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Energy Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Electrical Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Safety
DANGER:
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables
is hazardous. To avoid shock hazard, connect and disconnect cables
as shown below when installing, moving, or opening the covers of
this product or attached devices. The power cord must be used with
a properly grounded outlet.
To Connect
Turn everything OFF.
Attach all cables to devices.
Attach the signal cables to
receptacles.
Attach the power cord
to an outlet.
To Disconnect
Turn everything OFF.
1
First, remove the power cord from
the outlet.
Remove signal cables from
receptacles.
Remove all cables from devices.
2
Turn th e dev ice O N.
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In the U.K., by law, the telephone
line cable must be connected after
the power cord.
DANGER
Do not install or reconfigure the monitor during an electrical
storm.
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2
In the U.K., by law, the power
cord must be disconnected after the
telephone line cable.
CAUTION:
1. This product is equipped with a grounded plug for the user's safety.
It is to be used in conjunction with a properly grounded outlet to
avoid electrical shock.
2. Do not open any covers on the equipment. No user-serviceable
parts are inside.
3. An ac power switch is incorporated in this equipment. The
equipment should be installed near an easily accessible electrical
outlet.
4. In an emergency, disconnect the ac power plug or completely turn
off power supplied to the equipment.
5. Always use the AC Adapter shipped with your monitor.
CAUTION:
The fluorescent lamp in the liquid crystal display (LCD) contains
mercury (50 mg maximum). Do not place in trash that is disposed of in
landfills. Dispose of it as required by local ordinances or regulations.
CAUTION:
1. Do not remove and use the LCD panel separately from its stand.
2. Do not lay this monitor in a horizontal position when operating.
CAUTION:
Handle this device with care when moving it. See “Precautions” on
page 1.
CAUTION:
The liquid crystals in the display panel contain several irritants. If the
panel is damaged or broken, do not let the liquid come in contact with
your skin, eyes, or mouth. If you do come in contact with the liquid,
flush the affected part with running water for at least 15 minutes, and
then consult a doctor.
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About This Book
This guide contains information on how to set up, operate, and configure the
IBM 9514-B03 or B13 14.1-inch Color LCD Monitor (hereafter called monitor).
Chapter 1 describes how to set up the monitor and attach it to the personal
computer (hereafter called PC).
Chapter 2 describes how to handle and operate the monitor.
Chapter 3 describes how to configure the monitor to attain the best condition.
There are four appendixes with additional information.
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Chapter 1. Setting Up Your Monitor
This chapter describes the following:
Precautions before setting up the monitor
How to prepare for setup
The location of the switches and indicators
How to connect the cables
How to set the viewing angle
How to care for your monitor
Precautions
Be careful when handling the monitor. The LCD screen is fragile and should
not be bumped or dropped.
Lifting the Monitor
Carefully remove the monitor from its carton.
Hold the bottom of the screen with both hands when lifting the monitor.
Placing the Monitor
Before setting up the monitor, make sure that there is enough work space
around it and a power outlet near it.
Place the monitor on a hard, flat surface.
Avoid the following conditions:
– Humidity
– High temperature
– Dust
– Vibration
– Static electricity caused by dryness
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Before Setting Up
Check your box for the following items:
Setup option diskettes AC Adapter and Cable
The diskettes contain information
used by the Auto Setup program for
tuning the monitor performance. The
monitor operates under standard
video software.
Printed matter
IBM 9514-B03 or B13 Color LCD Monitor: Installation and Operation
Guide
(this book)
Warranty
If any items are missing or damaged, contact the Display Business Unit
(DBU) Helpline.
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Locations
Chapter 1. Setting Up Your Monitor 3
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Connecting the Interface Cables
DANGER
Be sure to read “Safety” on page v before connecting the power
cord.
1 Turn off your PC and all attached devices.
2 Make sure that the monitor stands vertically.
3 Remove the cable covers at the rear of the monitor.
1 Insert your finger into the cable hole and pull Cable Cover 1.
2 Hold both sides of Cable Cover 2 tightly and pull.
Chapter 1. Setting Up Your Monitor 5
4 Turn the monitor screen face down on a flat surface, such as a desk,
and connect the AC Adapter cable.
Note: Be careful not to damage the screen.
5 Thread the AC Adapter cable under the metal hook.
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6 Release the cables from either side by removing the chips or from the
rear.
7 If your computer does not have a power-saving function and you want
to use standby mode, or if you are using an extension cable on the
keyboard and mouse; then connect the optional keyboard/mouse cable
as shown:
1 Disconnect the keyboard cable from your PC; then connect it to
the keyboard connector at the rear of the monitor.
2 Disconnect the mouse cable from your PC; then connect it to the
mouse connector at the rear of the monitor.
3 Connect the keyboard/mouse cable (P/N:83H7859) to the
connector at the rear of the monitor. Then connect the other end
to the keyboard and mouse connectors on the PC.
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Notes:
a. Do not connect or disconnect the keyboard cable or the mouse
cable when the PC is in operation.
b. You must use this connection method when you want to reset the
display standby mode when the keyboard or the mouse is activated.
c. You don't need to use this connection method when you don't reset
the display standby mode.
d. You cannot use the keyboard speaker if you use this connection
method.
e. You don't need to use this connection method if you are going to
use the DPMS function for the standby mode.
Otherwise, go to the next step.
8 Turn the monitor upright.
9 Fit the cable covers on the monitor.
1 Fit cable cover 2.
2 Fit cable cover 1.
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10 Connect the display connector of the monitor to your PC.
1 Plug in the connector.
2 Tighten the screws.
11 Connect the power cord to the AC Adapter.
12 Connect the other end of the power cord to a correctly grounded ac
power source.
You have finished setting up your monitor.
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Setting the Viewing Angle
You can tilt the screen forward or backward, as shown in the figure.
Caring for Your Monitor
Be sure to turn off the power before you clean the monitor by doing
the following:
Gently wipe the device covers and the screen with a soft cloth.
Do not use chemicals such as thinner or benzene. They may damage
the surface coating.
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Chapter 2. Operating Your Monitor
This chapter describes the following:
Turning on the monitor
Adjusting the brightness and contrast
The Setup Menus
Turning On the Monitor
To turn on the monitor, push and release the power switch. To turn it off,
push and release the switch again.
Note: When you turn off the monitor, wait at least 5 seconds before turning
it back on again.
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Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast
Brightness
To adjust the brightness of the screen, push the + button to make the screen
brighter, or the − button to make the screen dimmer. The brightness value
appears on the screen when you push either of these buttons.
Contrast
To adjust the clarity of the screen, push the + button to increase the contrast,
or the − button to lower the contrast. The contrast value appears on the
screen when you push either of these buttons.
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Setup Menus
The setup menus provide the functions to optimize the monitor status and to
set the power-saving mode. To display the first setup menu, press the setup
switch. Refer to Chapter 3 for details.
Here is an example of a setup menu:
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Chapter 3. Configuring Your Monitor Using
Automatic Setup
Check the operating system installed on your PC and go to the respective
section.
If only PC-DOS is installed on your PC:
Perform the auto setup procedure for PC-DOS. (Go to page 16.)
If Microsoft Windows 3.1 is installed on your PC as well as PC-DOS:
1. If you are going to use full-screen on your PC, perform the auto setup
procedure for PC-DOS. (Go to page 16.)
2. Perform the auto setup procedure for Windows. (Go to page 19.)
If Windows 95 or Windows NT is installed on your PC:
1. If you are going to use full-screen on your PC, perform the auto setup
procedure for PC-DOS in full-screen mode. (Go to page 16.)
2. Perform the auto setup procedure for Windows. (Go to page 19.)
If Operating System/2 (OS/2) is installed on your computer:
1. If you are going to use full-screen on your PC, perform the auto setup
procedure for PC-DOS. (Go to page 16.)
2. Perform the auto setup procedure for OS/2. (Go to page 22.)
(You do not need to perform the auto setup procedure for Windows.)
Note
If your PC does not run with the setup option diskettes shipped with
the monitor, refer to “Quick Setup” on page 25.
Before you begin the auto setup for your PC:
– Make a backup copy of the setup option diskettes shipped with
the monitor.
– Make sure the PC's video mode is set in the range of the
supported screen resolution shown in the table on page 39. If
your PC's screen mode is not set in the range, adjust frequencies
to put it in the scan range specified in the operating manuals for
your PC or the operating system.
– Perform the auto setup for each screen mode you use.
Settings for Plug & Play
If your PC supports DDC 1/2B, select the DDC monitor (Plug & Play
monitor) on the operating system.
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Auto Setup for PC-DOS
To perform auto setup for PC-DOS or PC-DOS/V:
1 Start with the monitor and the PC turned off.
2 Turn on the monitor first; then turn on the PC.
Note: The screen remains blue until the computer is ready. This is not
a problem.
If an error message is displayed
If the message “UNSUPPORTED VIDEO” is displayed, or if nothing
is displayed, check that:
The video interface cable is connected properly.
The correct video adapter card (see page 40) for your PC is
installed.
The correct supported display mode is selected for your PC.
3 Insert the diskette labeled “Setup Option Diskette (for DOS/Windows)”
into the diskette drive.
Note: The application programs included in the setup option diskettes
are used only for displaying the color-bar patterns. They are not
for changing the display driver.
4 Wait about 15 minutes until the monitor warms up.
Note: If the monitor is in standby mode, it may automatically turn off
while you are waiting for it to warm up. Exit standby mode
(refer to “The Setup Main Menu” on page 27).
5 Display the command prompt screen of the PC-DOS full-screen display
by pressing Enter while pressing Alt.
If Windows is installed, open the PC-DOS prompt from the Program
Manager to display the PC-DOS full-screen.
If OS/2 is installed, open the PC-DOS full-screen display from the
command prompt of OS/2.
If only PC-DOS is installed, the command prompt is displayed when
the system is started.
6 If you are using PC-DOS/V, change to U.S. mode by typing CHEV US
and pressing Enter at the command prompt.
7 At the command prompt, type A: and press Enter.
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8 Type TESTPATD and press Enter.
9 Push the setup switch on the bottom of the monitor.
The setup main menu appears:
10 Push one of the brightness control ( ) buttons to select AUTO
SETUP.
11 Push one of the contrast control ( ) buttons. The AUTO SETUP line
changes to START, and auto setup starts.
12 Wait until the “PRESS [ENTER] KEY” message is displayed (after 10 to
20 seconds).
13 Press Enter to start the auto setup procedure.
The AUTO SETUP line changes to “COMPLETED” when auto setup is
completed.
The screen may be distorted during setup. This is not a problem.
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If “AUTO SETUP COMPLETED” is not displayed
Return to step 10 and repeat the auto setup procedure. If the
“AUTO SETUP FAILED” message appears, repeat the auto setup
procedure several times.
If you still cannot complete the setup, adjust it manually by using the
manual-adjust menu (see “The Manual-Adjust Menu” on page 30),
or contact your IBM representative.
14 Push the setup switch on the bottom of the monitor to turn off the setup
main menu.
You have completed the monitor setup.
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Auto Setup for Windows 3.1/Windows 95/Windows
NT
To perform auto setup for Windows:
1 Start with the monitor and the PC turned off.
2 Turn on the monitor first; then turn on the PC.
Note: The screen remains blue until the computer is ready. This is not
a problem.
If an error message is displayed
If the message “UNSUPPORTED VIDEO” is displayed, or if nothing
is displayed, check that:
The video interface cable is connected properly.
The correct video adapter card (see page 40) for your PC is
installed.
Your PC's screen setting is in the range of the supported
screen resolution shown in the table on page 39.
If Windows appears on only the upper half of the screen, change
the mode from interlace to noninterlace. If your PC is an IBM PC,
change the mode by referring to Appendix B. If you are using some
other PC or another video adapter card, follow the instructions in the
manual shipped with your PC or video adapter card.
3 Insert the diskette labeled “Setup Option Diskette (for DOS/Windows)”
into the diskette drive.
Note: The application programs included in the setup option diskettes
are used only for displaying the color-bar patterns. They are not
for changing the display driver.
4 Wait about 15 minutes, until the monitor warms up.
Note: If the monitor is in standby mode, it may automatically turn off
while you are waiting for it to warm up. Exit standby mode
(refer to “The Setup Main Menu” on page 27). Standby mode is
not set when the monitor is shipped.
5 For Windows 3.1 and Windows NT 3.5, open Program Manager and
click on File Manager.
For Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0, click on Start, click on
Programs, and Explorer.
6 Click on the drive A: icon.
7 Double-click on the TESTPAT.EXE file name.
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(Some settings on the PC do not show the file extension .EXE in the file
name.)
After about 20 seconds, the color-bar pattern appears. The size of the
color-bar pattern varies with the screen resolution.
Move the mouse pointer (and the icon bar and tool bar if they are
displayed) to the bottom center of the screen. Otherwise, setup might
not run properly.
8 Push the setup switch on the bottom of the monitor.
The setup main menu appears:
9 Push one of the brightness control ( ) buttons to select AUTO
SETUP.
10 Push one of the contrast control ( ) buttons. The “AUTO SETUP” line
changes to “START,” and auto setup starts.
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Note: For better adjustment on Windows, the color-bar pattern should
be displayed before the main menu. (See “Quick Setup” on
page 25.)
11 Wait 10 to 20 seconds. The “AUTO SETUP” line changes to
“COMPLETED” when auto setup is completed.
If the screen flickers, go back to step 9 and redo setup several times
until the flicker is minimized, or adjust it manually by using the
manual-adjust menu.
The screen might be distorted during setup. This is not a problem.
“If AUTO SETUP COMPLETED” is not displayed
If the “COMPLETED” message is not displayed after 1 minute, make
sure that the PC's screen setting is in the supported screen
resolution in the table on page 39.
Go back to step 8 and redo auto setup. If the setup procedure does
not complete successfully, an “AUTO SETUP FAILED” message
appears. In that case, repeat the auto setup procedure three times.
If you still cannot complete the setup, adjust manually by using the
manual-adjust menu (see “The Manual-Adjust Menu” on page 30),
or contact your IBM representative.
If, after you perform auto setup, the display is still distorted, perform the
manual setup described in “The Manual-Adjust Menu” on page 30.
12 Press Alt+F4 to exit auto setup.
Note: If you change the resolution or the number of the colors, repeat
auto setup from step 5.
13 Push the setup switch on the bottom of the monitor to turn off the setup
main menu.
You have completed the monitor setup.
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Auto Setup for OS/2
To perform auto setup for OS/2:
1 Start with the monitor and the PC turned off.
2 Turn on the monitor first; then turn on the PC.
Note: The screen remains blue until the computer is ready. This is not
a problem.
If an error message is displayed
If the message “UNSUPPORTED VIDEO” is displayed, or if nothing
is displayed, check that:
The video interface cable is connected properly.
The correct video adapter card (see page 40) for your PC is
installed.
The correct supported display mode is selected for your PC.
The PC's screen setting is in the supported screen resolution
shown in the table on page 39.
If the desktop display appears on only the upper half of the screen,
change the mode from interlace to noninterlace. If your PC is an
IBM PC, change the mode by referring to Appendix B. If you are
using some other PC or another video adapter card, follow the
instructions in the manual shipped with your PC or video adapter
card.
3 Insert the diskette labeled “Setup Option Diskette (for OS/2)” into the
diskette drive.
Note: The application programs included in the setup option diskettes
are used only for displaying the color-bar patterns. They are not
for changing the display driver.
4 Wait about 15 minutes until the monitor warms up.
Note: If the monitor is in standby mode, it may automatically turn off
while you are waiting for it to warm up. Exit standby mode
(refer to “The Setup Main Menu” on page 27). Standby mode is
not set when the monitor is shipped.
5 Open the OS/2 full-screen window or an OS/2 window.
6 At the command prompt, type A: and press Enter.
7 Type TESTPATS and press Enter.
After about 1 minute, the color-bar pattern appears. The size of the
pattern varies with the resolution.
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Move the mouse pointer (and the icon bar and tool bar if they are
displayed) to the bottom center of the screen. Otherwise, setup might
not run properly.
8 Push the setup switch on the bottom of the monitor.
The setup main menu appears:
9 Push one of the brightness control ( ) buttons to select AUTO
SETUP.
10 Push one of the contrast control ( ) buttons. The “AUTO SETUP” line
changes to “START,” and auto setup starts.
Wait 10 to 20 seconds.
Note: For better adjustment, the color-bar pattern should be displayed
before the main menu, although “AUTO SETUP” changes to
“START” when the color-bar pattern is not display on the
screen. (See “Quick Setup” on page 25.)
The “AUTO SETUP” line changes to “COMPLETED” when auto setup is
completed.
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If the screen flickers, go back to step 9 and redo the setup several
times until the flicker is minimized, or adjust it manually by using the
manual-adjust menu.
The screen may be distorted during the setup. This is not a problem.
If “AUTO SETUP COMPLETED” is not displayed
If the “COMPLETED” message is not displayed after 1 minute, make
sure that the PC's screen setting is in the supported screen
resolution in the table on page 39.
Go back to step 9 on page 23 and redo the auto setup. If the setup
procedure does not complete successfully, an “AUTO SETUP
FAILED” message appears. In that case, repeat the auto setup
procedure three times.
If you still cannot complete the setup, adjust manually by using the
manual-adjust menu (see “The Manual-Adjust Menu” on page 30),
or contact your IBM representative.
If, after you perform auto setup, the display is still distorted, perform the
manual setup described in “The Manual-Adjust Menu” on page 30.
11 Press Alt+F4 to exit auto setup.
Note: If you change the resolution or the number of the colors, repeat
auto setup from step 5 on page 22.
12 Push the setup switch on the bottom of the monitor to turn off the setup
main menu.
You have completed the monitor setup.
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Quick Setup
You can do a quick setup without running the auto-setup application.
1 Turn on the monitor and the PC and wait for about 15 minutes until the
2 Start the operating system on your PC.
3 Display a full-screen image, and adjust the screen to maximum
4 Push the setup switch on the bottom of the monitor.
machines warm up.
brightness.
A full-screen image is needed
Auto setup of the monitor involves detecting the conditions at the
vertical and horizontal edges of the screen. Therefore, you need a
full screen image to perform proper auto setup. You also need a
clear contrast between the brightest part of the screen and the
darkest for correct adjustment. Otherwise, the screen may flicker. If
necessary, try to display some other full-screen image.
The setup main menu appears:
5 Push one of the brightness control ( ) buttons to select AUTO
SETUP.
6 Push one of the contrast control ( ) buttons. After about 10 seconds,
the message “Save parameters?” is displayed.
7 To save the settings for the monitor, push a contrast control button. To
discard the settings (because some problem such as a screen flicker
occurs), push a brightness control button.
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If the “Save Parameters?” message is not displayed
If the “Save Parameters?” message is not displayed or the auto
setup value START does not change, push the contrast control
button to exit auto setup and go back to step 3. Display another
full-screen image and redo auto setup. If auto setup is not
completed after several tries, adjust it manually by using the
manual-adjust menu (see “The Manual-Adjust Menu” on page 30).
8 Push the setup switch on the bottom of the monitor to turn off the setup
main menu.
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Appendix A. The Setup Menus
The setup menus provide the functions to optimize the monitor status and to
set the standby (power-saving) mode. This appendix describes the contents
of the menus and explains how to use them.
The Setup Main Menu
Use the setup main menu to set the following functions:
Auto setup Adjusts the monitor to conform with your PC characteristics
and optimizes the monitor status.
Power saving
Saves power by automatically turning off the screen when it is
not used.
Screen size Selects the screen size.
Brightness control
Adjusts the brightness of the screen.
Contrast control
Adjusts the contrast of the screen.
Using the Main Menu
1 Push the setup switch on the bottom of the monitor.
The following menu is displayed:
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Function Explanation
STANDBY: Set the number of minutes without any input from
keyboard, mouse, brightness ( ) buttons, or
contrast ( ) buttons before the monitor enters
power-saving mode. Specify OFF if you do not use
this function. See “Saving Power with Standby
Mode” on page 29 for more details.
You can set the following values: OFF, 5, 10, ..., 60,
DPMS.
EXPANSION: To display a screen with resolution less than 1024 ×
768 (the resolution of the monitor), select the size
you want by specifying one of the following:
ON: Displays a full screen. This is the normal
selection.
OFF: Displays the screen specified by your PC.
USER: Enables you to set the screen size by
specifying H-size and V-size in
manual-adjust menu (see “The
Manual-Adjust Menu” on page 30).
The following settings can be set and stored for each screen resolution.
AUTO SETUP: To start auto setup, select this item and push one of
the contrast ( ) buttons.
(“START”→ “COMPLETED” are displayed in
sequence until auto setup is complete.)
CONTRAST: Adjust contrast. This parameter works the same as
the contrast adjustment described in “Adjusting the
Brightness and Contrast” on page 12. You can set
values from 0 to 30.
BRIGHT: Adjust brightness. This parameter works the same
as the brightness adjustment described in “Adjusting
the Brightness and Contrast” on page 12. You can
set values from 0 to 30.
2 Push one of the brightness control ( ) buttons to select an item to set.
If you push and hold one of the brightness control buttons, the
manual-adjust menu (see page 30) is displayed.
3 Push one of the contrast ( ) buttons to change the function or value
for that item.
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4 Push the setup switch to exit from the main menu. The values you set
are automatically stored.
Saving Power with Standby Mode
Case A
To use the power-saving function of your PC, set STANDBY in the main
menu to DPMS. The monitor then enters standby mode by receiving
signals from your PC.
Case B
If there is no power-saving function in your computer, you can set the
time before the monitor enters standby mode with the STANDBY
parameter in the setup main menu. You must connect the keyboard,
mouse, and the optional keyboard/mouse cable (P/N:83H7859) to the
connectors at the rear of the monitor.
The following table shows the power dissipation and the state of indicators
when the monitor is in standby mode.
Mode Power
Dissipation
Normal
operation
Standby
mode
Power-off
mode
Notes:
1. When the monitor status changes from standby mode to normal operation, the
standby indicator blinks.
2. For the time in case A, see the manuals of your computer.
In case B, the monitor automatically enters power-off mode when there is no input
for 10 minutes after entering standby mode.
30 W
(Max)
15 W No
8 W No vertical
Case A
(DPMS
Mode)
horizontal
sync signal
input
sync signal
input
Standby
Indicator
Off On
On On Set time (5
On On 10 minutes
Power
Indicator
Case B
to 60
minutes)
after
entering
standby
mode
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The Manual-Adjust Menu
You can run the following functions from the manual-adjust menu.
Decreasing the noise, such as the noise on the screen
Adjusting the hue
Adjusting the display position and size on the screen
You can reduce the noise and vertical stripes on the screen by adjusting the
PHASE and CLOCK parameters, respectively. Normally, you do not need to
use the manual-adjust menu, since its parameters are set to optimum default
values in auto setup.
Using the Manual-Adjust Menu
1 Push and hold one of the brightness control ( ) buttons. The
following menu is displayed:
2 Use one of the brightness control ( ) buttons to select an item, and
use one of the contrast ( ) buttons to set the values for that item.
Adjust CLOCK to reduce the vertical stripes.
3 Adjust PHASE to reduce the noise on the screen.
4 Adjust the display position with H-POSI and V-POSI, which are on a
subsequent menu.
5 When you have specified the settings in the manual-adjust menu, select
SAVE VALUES. Push one of the contrast ( ) buttons to store the
values.
6 Push the setup switch on the bottom of the monitor to exit the menu.
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If the message “Quit without saving?” is displayed
The message “Quit without saving?” is displayed if you specify the
settings in the manual-adjust menu and try to exit the menu. Select
SAVE VALUES to store the values and exit, or select Quit to exit without
saving them.
Function Explanation
PHASE: When there are visual noises on the edges of characters and
graphics, adjust this parameter to suppress the noise. You
can set values from 0 to 23.
CLOCK: Adjust this parameter to suppress the display of vertical
stripes. (This parameter adjusts the frequency of the sample
A/D video signal from your PC.)
RED: Adjust this parameter to change the red hue level of the
screen. You can set values from 0 to 255.
GREEN: Adjust this parameter to change the green hue level of the
screen. You can set values from 0 to 255.
BLUE: Adjust this parameter to change the blue hue level of the
screen. You can set values from 0 to 255.
COLOR: When there are visual noises on the black part of the screen,
adjust this parameter to suppress it. You can set values from
0 to 255.
H-POSI: Adjust this parameter to change the horizontal position of the
screen. The values you can set depend on your PC.
V-POSI: Adjust this parameter to change the vertical position of the
screen. The values you can set depend on your PC.
H-SIZE: If the screen resolution is less than 1024 × 768 (the resolution
of the monitor), adjust the horizontal size. EXPANSION (in
the main menu) should already have been selected.
The value you can set varies with the resolution.
V-SIZE: If the screen resolution is less than 1024 × 768 (the resolution
of the monitor), adjust the vertical size. EXPANSION (in the
main menu) should already have been selected.
The value you can set varies with the resolution.
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SAVE VALUES:
Use this parameter to store the values you set in the
manual-adjust menu. Otherwise, the values you set are
erased when you exit the menu.
LOAD DEFAULT VALUES:
Use this parameter to restore all the values in the
manual-adjust menu to the settings of auto setup. (If auto
setup was not performed, the values are restored to the
original settings when the monitor was shipped.)
SYSTEM RESET:
Use this parameter to restore all the values to the original
settings when the monitor was shipped.
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Information Menu
You can display the following in the information menu:
The frequency and the polarity of the video signal from your PC
The screen resolution of the video signal from your PC
The version number of the control program installed in the monitor
You can see this information, but you cannot change the values.
To display the information menu, push and hold one of the brightness control
( ) buttons.
The following is an example of the information displayed:
Function Explanation
H-FREQUENCY: The frequency of the video signal (horizontal sync signal)
from your PC.
V-FREQUENCY: The frequency of the video signal (vertical sync signal, or
refresh rate) from your PC.
SYNC POLARITY:
The polarity of the video signal from your PC.
H stands for the horizontal sync signal, and V stands for
the vertical sync signal.
RESOLUTION: The resolution of the video signal from your PC.
SOFTWARE VERSION:
The version number of the control program installed in the
monitor.
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Appendix B. Setting Noninterlace Mode
The monitor does not support interlace mode. If the video settings of your
IBM PC specify interlace mode, change them with the following steps:
1 Turn on the monitor.
2 Turn on your PC.
3 Press F1 while the message “Press F1 for configuration/setup” is being
displayed.
4 Select Device and I/O in the Device Configuration Utility.
5 Select Setup Video.
6 Set the display type to Customize and the refresh rate to 60Hz or
75Hz.
7 Press ESC three times.
8 Select Save and Exit.
Noninterlace mode has been set.
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Appendix C. Troubleshooting
Is something wrong?
If you suspect something is not working correctly, you should:
1 Turn on the computer and monitor.
2 Set the brightness ( ) control to the proper position.
3 Ensure that all cables are securely connected.
4 Disable standby mode if it is enabled. Push the setup switch on the
bottom of the monitor to determine whether standby mode is
enabled.
5 Disable the computer's screen saver program if it is enabled.
6 Run the auto setup procedure described in Chapter 3.
7 If there is screen noise, adjust the PHASE parameter in the
manual-adjust menu.
8 Adjust the CLOCK parameter in the manual-adjust menu to suppress
the display of vertical stripes.
9 To restore all the auto setup or manual-adjust menu settings to the
original values in effect when the monitor was shipped, perform
SYSTEM RESET in the manual-adjust menu, or press each minus
button of the brightness and the contrast control simultaneously and
turn on the monitor. Both LED indicators turn on and off, and all
settings are restored.
10 Set the screen mode to the supported screen resolution in the table
on page 39.
11 Disable interlace mode. (The monitor does not support interlace
mode.) Refer to Appendix B.
12 Perform AUTO SETUP for each display mode (each screen
resolution).
If you have still a problem
Contact the DBU Helpline.
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About the LCD
The LCD contains over 2,300,000 thin-film transistors (TFTs). A small
number of missing, discolored, or lighted dots may be present on the
screen, which is an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT LCD technology and
is not an LCD defect. If there is a problem with the LCD, contact the DBU
Helpline.
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Appendix D. Specifications
Screen size 14.1-inch (antiglare hardcoat
Number of dots 1024 × 768 (XGA)
Dot pitch 0.279 mm (H) × 0.279 mm (V)
Colors 16 million
Brightness 150 cd/m
Contrast 100 : 1
RGB input connector 15 pin D-sub (mini)
Video input impedance (RGB) 75 ohms
processed)
2
Composite video amplification 0.7V
Sync signal Separate sync.
Functions Power-saving (VESA DPMS)
Input voltage (AC Adapter) 100 240 V ac ±10% 50/60Hz
Power dissipation (max) 30W
Power dissipation (in power-off
mode)
Note: This monitor does not support interlace mode or composite sync.
The following table shows the supported screen resolutions:
Type
VGA
Screen resolution
(D × L)
640 × 350 (NI)
640 × 450 (NI)
640 × 480 (NI)
720 × 350 (NI)
720 × 400 (NI)
p-p
Plug & Play (DDC ½B)
8W
Hsync
(KHz)
29 – 38
24 – 38
29 – 38
29 – 38
29 – 38
Vsync
(Hz)
69 – 88
55 – 88
59 – 75
69 – 88
55 – 88
SVGA 800 × 600 (NI) 34 – 50 55 – 76
XGA 1024 × 768 (NI) 48 – 62 59 – 76
Notes:
1. Set the vertical scan range of your computer to the values in this
table.
2. NI: Noninterlaced
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The monitor supports the screen resolutions shown in the table on page 41.
The following are examples of some common video adapters:
IBM PCs, such as PC750, PC720, PC350, PC330, and Aptiva series,
equipped with the following video chips or Matrox Millennium video cards:
– Trident 9680XGI
– S3 Vision 864
– S3 Trio 64V+
– Cirrus GD5446
– Cirrus GD5436
– ATI 3D RAGE
MGA Millennium (Matrox Graphics Inc.)
MGA Mystique (Matrox Graphics Inc.)
ATI 3D EXPRESSION
NEC PC 9800 series computers that support resolutions more than 640 ×
400 and horizontal scan range of 31.5 or more.
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Default Preset Timing
The monitor retains the following timing parameters for “Clock,” “Hsync,”
“Vsync,” and “Displayable Dots” as default values. The monitor automatically
selects the corresponding values to the video signal from your PC.
Screen
Resolution
(Horiz. × Vert.)
640 × 400
640 × 480
720 × 400
640 × 480
640 × 480
800 × 600
800 × 600
800 × 600
800 × 600
1024 × 768
1024 × 768
1024 × 768
1024 × 768
Note: The Hsync and Vsync frequencies in this table are not the only ones
to be displayed. Refer to the table on page 39 for the supported
frequencies. The parameters that you set through AUTO SETUP on
the main menu or the manual-adjust menu are saved in the monitor
memory. Up to 25 settings can be stored.
Clock
(MHz)
25.18
25.18
28.32
31.50
31.50
36.00
40.00
50.00
49.50
65.00
75.00
78.75
80.00
Hsync
(KHz)
31.47
31.47
31.47
37.86
37.50
35.16
37.88
48.08
46.88
48.36
56.48
60.02
58.14
Timing
Vsync
(Hz)
70.09
59.94
70.09
72.81
75.00
56.25
60.32
72.19
75.00
60.00
70.07
75.03
72.00
Displayable
Dots
(Horiz. × Vert.)
800 × 449
800 × 525
900 × 449
832 × 520
840 × 500
1024 × 625
1056 × 628
1040 × 666
1056 × 625
1344 × 806
1328 × 806
1312 × 800
1376 × 808
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Appendix E. Notices
References in this publication to IBM products, programs, or services do not
imply that IBM intends to make these available in all countries in which IBM
operates. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not
intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may
be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does
not infringe any of the intellectual property rights of IBM may be used instead
of the IBM product, program, or service. The evaluation and verification of
operation in conjunction with other products, except those expressly
designated by IBM, are the responsibility of the user.
IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter
in this document. The furnishing of this document does not give you any
license to these patents. You can send license inquiries, in writing, to:
IBM Director of Licensing
IBM Corporation
500 Columbus Avenue
Thornwood, NY 10594
U.S.A.
Trademarks
The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United
States or other countries or both:
IBM
OS/2
The following terms are trademarks or service marks of other companies:
Microsoft Microsoft Corporation
VESA Video Electronics Standards Association
Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows 95 flag logo are trademarks of the
Microsoft Corporation.
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Energy Saving
IBM participates in the International Energy Star Program, a U.S.
program that promotes power saving on computer monitors. IBM
has determined that the IBM 9514-B03 or B13 14.1-inch Color LCD
Monitor's built-in power-saving function conforms to the program
standards.
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Electrical Emissions
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult an IBM authorized dealer or service representative for help.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order
to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available
from IBM authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible for any radio or
television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and
connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party:
International Business Machines Corporation
Old Orchard Road
Armonk, NY 10504
Telephone: 1-919-543-2193
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
This equipment does not exceed Class B limits per radio noise emissions for
digital apparatus, set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the
Canadian Department of Communications. Operation in a residential area
may cause unacceptable interference to radio and TV reception requiring the
owner or operator to take whatever steps are necessary to correct the
interference.
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Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du
Canada
Cet équipement ne dépasse pas les limites de Classe B d'émission de bruits
radioélectriques pour les appareils numériques, telles que prescrites par le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique établi par le ministère des
Communications du Canada. L'exploitation faite en milieu résidentiel peut
entraîner le brouillage des réceptions radio et télé, ce qui obligerait le
propriétaire ou l'opérateur à prendre les dispositions nécessaires pour en
éliminer les causes.
United Kingdom Office of Telecommunications Statement of Compliance
United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984. This apparatus is approved
under number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect connections to the public
telecommunications systems in the United Kingdom.
Japan VCCI Notice
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IBM
Printed in Japan
GA18-7521-
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