The IBM ThinkVision L150 Monitor works with a computer with a suitable onboard sub-system or Video Adapter card that can support XGA 1024 x 768,
SVGA 800 x 600, or VGA 640 x 480 at 75 Hz.
Do not support the monitor
within the screen area. The
Liquid Crystal Display is
glass and can be damaged
by rough handling or
excessive pressure.
1.To lift the monitor, place your hands on the areas indicated below.
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2.Before using your monitor for the first time, remove the clear protective
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Workplace Preparation
This section gives advice on
Height
what you should consider
before you set up your monitor.
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 to use it. Tilt the monitor to a
comfortable viewing angle.
Adjusting the Monitor Position
Viewing Angle
You can tilt the screen backward and forward as shown below.
Working Practices
This section gives
advice on how you can
work comfortably and reduce
fatigue.
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Rest
Take regular breaks. Vary your posture, stand up and stretch occasionally as
prolonged use of computer workstations can be tiring.
Back
Sit back in your chair and use the backrest.
Hands
Adjust the seat height so that your forearms are approximately horizontal and
your wrists are straight when using the keyboard. Your upper arms should be
relaxed with your elbows near your body.
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.
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.
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. See the User Controls Accessible Via On Screen Display (OSD)
section on page 15 for more information.
Caring for your Monitor
Be sure to turn off the power before you perform any maintenance on the
monitor. Clean your monitor as follows:
•Gently wipe the device covers and the screen with a soft cloth.
•Remove finger marks and grease with a damp cloth and mild detergent;
do not use solvents or abrasives.
•Never use flammable cleaning material to clean your IBM monitor or any
other electrical apparatus.
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Connecting your Monitor
Be sure to read the 'Safety'
Information located in the
Monitor Safety and Warranty
Information Manual before
carrying out this procedure.
1.Turn off your computer and all attached devices.
2.Connect the signal cable to the video port on the back of your computer.
This port might be directly attached to your computer (figure A), or it
might be part of a video adapter card (figure B). The video port on your
computer or video adapter card might be blue to match the blue
connector on your monitor’s video cable.
3.The supplied power cord is not attached to the monitor. If you would like
to route the power cord through the stand, follow the instructions below:
forward tilt
a
b
a. Tilt the monitor all the way forward.
b. Hold the top of the cable cover (a) and pull it off.
c. Gently lift the stand cover (b) and slide it backwards and off the stand.
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d. Connect the power cord to the power port on the back of your monitor
as shown in the illustration below.
e. Put the stand cover (e) back then put the cable cover (f) back.
4.Insert the plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
Turning on your Monitor
1.Turn on the power source and your computer.
2.To turn on your monitor, push and release the power switch marked .
To turn off your monitor, push and release the power switch again.
3.Turn on the monitor and then the computer.
4.To update or install device drivers, follow the instructions in the
Installing the Device Driver section on page 8.
5.To optimize the displayed image, run Image Setup by following the
instructions in the Automatic Image Setup section on page 11.
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Installing the Device Driver
Installing the Device Driver for Windows 95 or Windows 98
This section must be
completed before
continuing with the
Windows 95 or Windows 98
Image Setup section on
page 13.
On LCD monitors, unlike
CRTs, a faster refresh rate
does not improve display quality.
For optimal performance, use
1024 x 768 at a refresh rate of
60Hz.
To install the device driver in Microsoft® Windows® 95 or Windows 98, do the
following:
Note: You must download files from the User's Guide and Installation Files CD to use the Plug and Play feature in Windows 95 or Windows 98.
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 your computer to
start the Windows 95 or Windows 98 operating system.
Your computer’s Plug and Play code might 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.
6.If you are using Windows 95, do the following:
a. Click the Change Display Type button.
b. Click the Change Monitor Type button.
If you are using Windows 98, do the following:
a. Click the Advanced button.
b. Click the Monitor tab.
c. Open the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window by clicking on the
Change button and then select the Next button.
d. 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 User’s Guide and Installation Files CD into the CD drive and
click the Have Disk button.
8.Click OK.
9.Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected, and then select the
DRIVERS folder.
10. Select IBM ThinkVision LCD L150 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.
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12. Restart the computer.
The system will automatically select the maximum refresh rate and
corresponding Color Matching Profiles.
Installing the Device Driver for Windows 2000 or Windows Me
The Setup Utility
included on the installation
CD is for displaying dot patterns.
They do not replace or modify the
display driver.
The Image Setup (
instructions require the monitor to
warm up for 15 minutes. This is
not required for normal operation.
By pressing the Auto key, you will
have direct access to Automatic
Image Setup Adjustment.
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When you first use your monitor you must perform Image Setup (). This
procedure sets up your monitor to process the video signals from your
computer without image discoloration or smearing. After you perform Image
Setup (), the settings are stored and used each time you turn on the
monitor.
To optimize the displayed image a set-up utility is provided on the CD.
Operation of the utility is dependent on the operating system on your
computer. For correct operation locate the operating system on your
computer from the table below and follow the appropriate instructions. You
can choose to run
IMAGE SETUP () for each operating system that you use.
This means that if you use your monitor while running any version of
Windows and also use it from within DOS (not a DOS window), you must run
IMAGE SETUP () for both Windows and DOS. You can run versions of IMAGE
process only applies to the
current screen mode. When a new
mode is selected, repeat this
section to reset the monitor.
Before you begin
IMAGE SETUP () for your computer:
1.Make sure the computer’s video mode is set in the range of the
supported screen resolution shown in the table on page 20.
You should perform IMAGE SETUP () for each screen mode you use.
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Image Setup for DOS
To set up the monitor automatically in DOS, do the following:
If the monitor is in sleep
mode, it may automatically
turn off while you are waiting for it
to warm up. If this happens, turn
off the monitor and turn it on again
after a few seconds.
If you are using PC-DOS/V,
change to U.S. mode by
typing CHEV US and pressing
ENTER at the command prompt.
The size and diversity of the
dot pattern varies with the
screen resolution.
1.Turn on the monitor first; then turn on the computer.
If the message CHECK SIGNAL CABLE is displayed, or if nothing is
displayed, check:
•that the video interface cable is connected properly.
•the correct video adapter card is installed.
•the correct supported display mode is selected for your computer.
2.Wait approximately 15 minutes, until the monitor warms up.
3.Insert the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer CDROM drive.
4.Display the command prompt screen of the DOS full-screen display.
5.Type d:\ (change the drive letter to match your CD-ROM drive if it is not
drive D).
6.Type TESTPAT and press ENTER.
7.Select from the screen the number for the color or text mode you want to
set up.
8.Select from the screen the number for the video mode you want to set
up. You can repeat this process for as many of the color and video
modes as you need.
9.When the dot pattern appears, press the Image Setup () button at
the bottom of the monitor. This activates the
IMAGE SETUP ()
procedure, which will optimize the display settings with the provided dot
patterns.
The screen will momentarily turn black while auto adjustment proceeds.
10. When finished, the Auto Adjustment menu disappears and the screen
returns to a normal display.
11. Press the ESCAPE key to exit the test pattern program.
12. Type EXIT at the command prompt to return to Windows.
If you use other operating systems, perform the appropriate Image Setup
() for those systems using instructions given in "Image Setup () for
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows ME,
Windows XP on page 13".
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Setup for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000,
Windows Me or Windows XP
To set up the monitor automatically in Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows XP, do the following:
mode, it may automatically
turn off while you are waiting for it
to warm up.
The size and diversity of the
dot pattern varies with the
screen resolution.
1.Turn on the monitor and then the computer.
If the message CHECK SIGNAL CABLE is displayed, or if nothing is
displayed, check:
•that the video interface cable is connected properly.
•the correct video adapter card is installed.
•the correct supported display mode is selected for your computer.
2.Wait approximately 15 minutes, until the monitor warms up.
3.Drag the icon bar and tool bar, if they are displayed, to the bottom of the
screen.
4.Insert the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer CDROM drive.
5.Check the operating system installed on your computer and follow the
instructions from the table below.
Operating system
Operating SystemStep 1Step 2Step 3
Windows 95,
Windows 98,
Windows 2000,
Windows NT,
Windows Me or
Windows XP
Select
START
installation steps
Type D:\TESTPAT (change
Select
RUN
the drive letter to match your
CD-ROM drive if it is not drive
D) and press ENTER
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6.When the test pattern appears, press the Image Setup () button at
the bottom of the monitor. This activates the
IMAGE SETUP procedure,
which will optimize the display settings with the provided test patterns.
The screen will momentarily turn black while auto adjustment proceeds.
7.When finished, the Auto Adjustment menu disappears and the screen
returns to a normal display.
8.Press the
ESC key to return to Windows.
You have completed the monitor setup for Windows. If you are using the DOS
operating system, go to Image Setup () for DOS on page 12.
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Manual Image Setup
Normally, you can complete the setup procedure using IMAGE SETUP ();
however, if your screen image is still distorted after you perform
() or the User’s Guide and Installation CD does not run on your system,
perform
MANUAL SETUP.
IMAGE SETUP
If the monitor is in sleep
mode, it might automatically
turn off while you are waiting for it
to warm up.
1.Have your monitor turned on for about 15 minutes, until the monitor
warms up.
2.Display the image you most frequently use on the screen.
3.Press the OSD Enter button at the bottom of the bezel to display the
initial OSD menu.
4.Use the button to select the Image Setup icon () and press the
OSD Enter button to access.
5.Use the button to select Manual. Press Enter and Clock becomes
highlighted. Press Enter again and adjust the screen quality settings.
Press Enter twice to select Phase, the right arrow icon, and then Enter
again to select phase. Adjust Phase, then press Enter twice to save
and exitsub-menu.
6.Press the Exit () button to exit Image Setup.
You have completed monitor setup.
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Adjusting your LCD Monitor
User Controls Accessible Via On Screen Display (OSD)
Directly accesses the Brightness setting on
the OSD main menu.
Exits from menus and sub-menus and
cancels sub-menu settings.
Moves the cursor to highlight icons and
other options.
Right Arrow
OSD Enter
OK
Moves the cursor to highlight icons and
other options.
Enters menus and sub-menus and selects
the highlighted option.
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The image is already
optimized for many display
modes; however, the user
controls can be used to adjust the
image to your liking.
Operation
•Press the OSD Enter button to display the main OSD menu.
•Use the Arrow buttons to move among the icons. Select an icon and press
OSD Enter to access a function. If there is a sub-menu, you can move
between options using the Arrow buttons, then press OSD Enter to select
a function. Use the Arrow buttons to make adjustments. Press the
button to save.
The settings are saved after
adjustment and when
exiting the OSD and will be
effective thereafter.
•Press the Exit/Cancel () button to move backwards through the sub-
menus, cancel settings, and exit from the OSD.
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On-Screen Display (OSD) Controls
The settings can be adjusted with the user controls on the On-Screen Display
(OSD). Press the OSD Enter button () to activate the OSD.
time to become thermally
stable the first time you turn it on
each day. Thus, to achieve more
accurate adjustments for
parameters, allow the LCD
monitor to warm up (be On) for at
least 15 minutes before making
any screen adjustments.
OSD Icon on
Main Menu
Brightness/
Contrast
Brightness
Initial appearance of OSD
Brightness/Contrast
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OSD functions
SubmenuDescriptionControls and Adjustments
Adjusts brightness.
Image Position
Contrast
Horizontal Position
Vertical Position
Adjusts contrast.
Moves the screen left or right.
Moves the screen up or down.
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OSD Icon on
Main Menu
SubmenuDescriptionControls and Adjustments
Activates automatic image adjustment.
Image Setup
Image
Properties
Options
Automatic
Manual
•Clock
•Phase
Color
1. Preset Mode
•6500K
•7200K
•9300K
2. Custom
•Red
•Green
•Blue
Information
Language
Use the
not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Clock adjustment and then
use Phase again.
Adjusts intensity of red, green and blue.
6500K makes the screen redder.
7200K adjusts the screen to the default color settings.
9300K makes the screen bluer.
Increases or decreases 'red'.
Increases or decreases 'green'.
Increases or decreases 'blue'.
Shows resolution, refresh rate, and product details.
Note: This screen does not allow any changes to the settings.
The language chosen affects only the
language of the OSD.
It has no effect on any software running
on the computer.
or button to adjust the interference. If satisfactory results are
Select one of the 5 languages
(English, French, Italian, German
and Spanish) to use for the OSD.
1. DefaultReturns the menu position to the default settings.
2. Custom
•Horizontal
•Vertical
Factory Default
•Cancel
•Reset
Accessibility
•Button repeat
rate
Changes the horizontal position of OSD.
Changes the vertical position of OSD.
Resets monitor to the original settings.
Does not make the adjustment.
Resets the settings.
Changes button repeat rate and menu time out setting.
Selects
or button repeating rate. Off - increases by 1 each time the
button is pressed.
Default - increases continuously
while the button is pressed.
Slow - increases by 1 every 2
seconds while the button is pressed.
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Exit / Cancel
•Menu time out
Sets the length of time the OSD will
remain active after the last time a button is
pressed.
Exits from current OSD MENU.
/
Cancels adjustments and exits sub-menu screens.
Use the
the time from 5 to 60 seconds.
or button to select
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Further Information
Display Modes
Your computer controls the monitor’s display mode. Refer to your computer
documentation for details on how to change display modes.
The image size, position and shape might change when the display mode
changes. This is normal and the image can be readjusted using
() and the monitor controls.
Unlike CRT monitors, which require a high refresh rate to minimize flicker,
TFT technology is inherently flicker-free. If possible, configure your computer
for 1024 × 768 addressability at 60Hz vertical refresh rate.
For the display modes listed on the next page, the screen image has been
optimized during manufacture.
IMAGE SETUP
For image problems, you
may want to run AUTO
Setup again before consulting this
section. In most cases, AUTO
SETUP can fix the problems. See
Image Setup (
Page 12 for details.
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for DOS
on
Factory Set Display Modes
AddressabilityRefresh RateHorizontal Frequency
640 × 35070 Hz31.5 kHz
640 × 48075 Hz37.5 kHz
640 × 48072 Hz37.8 kHz
640 × 48066 Hz35.0 kHz
640 × 48060 Hz31.5 kHz
720 × 40070 Hz31.4 kHz
800 × 60056 Hz35.1 kHz
800 × 60060 Hz37.8 kHz
800 × 60072 Hz48.0 kHz
800 × 60075 Hz46.8 kHz
832 × 62475 Hz49.7 kHz
1024 × 768 60 Hz48.4 kHz
1024 × 76870 Hz56.5 kHz
1024 x 76875 Hz60.0 kHz
† Recommended
Note: VESA timings are as detailed in the VESA “Display Monitor Timing Specification”.
previously been used
with a CRT monitor and is
currently configured to a
display mode outside the
range that the Flat Panel
monitor can display, your
monitors failsafe feature
will display an image
sufficient to allow you to reconfigure the computer,
preferably to 1024 x 768 at
60Hz.
The power management feature is invoked when the computer recognizes
that you have not used your mouse or keyboard for a user-definable period.
There are several states as described in the table below.
As an
ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR
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Partner, IBM has determined that this product meets the
guidelines for energy efficiency.
For optimal performance, switch off your monitor at the end of each working
day, or whenever you expect to leave it unused for long periods during the
day.
State
OnSteady greenNormal
Active OffBlinking greenBlank
Power
Indicator
Screen
Restoring
Operation
Press a key or
move the mouse. *
Compliance
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* There may be a slight delay before the picture reappears.
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Product Disposal
The fluorescent lamp in the liquid crystal display contains a small amount of
mercury. Dispose of it as required by local ordinances and regulations.
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Troubleshooting
If you have a problem setting up or using your monitor, you might be able to
solve it yourself. Before calling your retailer or IBM, try the suggested actions
that are appropriate to your problem.
Problem
Computer does
not boot after
the graphics
adapter is
installed
The screen
image is
garbled or
unusable
(rolling screen
images,
overlapping
screen images
or a blank
screen)
Screen is blank
and power
indicator is off
Possible
Cause
There is
another
graphics
adapter in the
computer
The display
driver is trying
to use a
setting your
monitor does
not support
No power to
monitor
Suggested ActionReference
Remove the other
graphics adapter plugged
into one of the expansion
slot.
If the card is built-in to
the motherboard, check
your system manual for
instructions on how to
disable the built-in adapter.
Connecting
your Monitor
section on
page 6
Connecting
Select the correct
monitor.
your Monitor
section on
page 6
Ensure that the
electrical outlet and the
monitor are both switched
on.
Check that the power
cord is firmly plugged into
the electrical outlet and the
power supply unit.
If the power cord plug
has a removable fuse,
replace it.
Connecting
your Monitor
section on
page 6
Try another power
cord.
Try another electrical
outlet.
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Problem
Screen is blank
and power
indicator is
steady green
Screen is blank
and power
indicator is
blinking green.
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