IBM T54A, T540, 9511-A User Manual

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First Edition (Mar/2001)

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Contents

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Handling Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Workplace Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Adjusting the Monitor Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Working Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Connecting your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Switching on your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Configuring your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Setup Diskette for Windows 95, Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Setup Diskette for Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Auto Setup for DOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Auto Setup for Windows 3.1, Windows 95,

Windows 98, Windows NT, or Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Manual Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Adjusting Your LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

User controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

On-screen display (OSD) controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Further Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Display modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Product Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Further Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Warranty Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Appendices (Compliances and Warranty)

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Setup

Hardware Requirements

This monitor requires a computer with a suitable on-board sub-system or
Video Adapter card that can support XGA 1024 × 768, SVGA 800 x 600, or
VGA 640 x 480 at 60 Hz.

Handling Instructions

Do not support the monitor
within the screen area. The
Liquid Cr

lass and can be damaged

rough handling or

b
excessive pressure.

stal Display is

1. Lift the monitor by placing your hands where indicated below.

2. Before usin

Workplace Preparation

This section gives advice

on what
consider before
monitor.

ou should

ou set up your

Height

The monitor should be positioned so that the top of the screen is slightly
below

our monitor for the first time, remove the clear protective

film from the front of the screen.

our eye level when you sit at your workstation.

Orientation

Choose a position that gives the least reflection from lights and windows,
usuall
directl
the monitor to a comfortable viewin

2

at a right angle to any windows. The monitor should be positioned
in front of you so that you do not have to twist your body to use it. Tilt

angle.

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Adjusting the Monitor Position

Viewing Angle

You can tilt the screen backward and forward as shown below.

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Working Practices

This section gives
advice on how

work comfortabl

ue.

fati

ou can

and reduce

Rest

Tak e regular breaks. Vary your posture, stand up and stretch occasionally as
prolon

ed use of computer workstations can be tiring.

Back

You should sit back in your chair and use the backrest.

Hands

Adjust the seat height so that your forearms are approximately horizontal and

our wrists are straight when using the keyboard. Your upper arms should be

relaxed with

Use a li
Allow a space in front of the ke
Consider usin

our elbows near your body.

ht touch on the keyboard, keeping your hands and fingers relaxed.

board to rest your wrists when not typing.

a wristpad.

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Eyesight

Working with monitors, in common with any prolonged close work, can be
visuall
e

demanding. Look away from the screen periodically and have your

esight checked regularly.

Screen settings

Set the screen brightness and contrast to a comfortable level. You may have
to adjust this as the li

rams let you select color combinations which can help you to view in

pro
comfort. See the

hting changes during the day. Many application

User controls

section on page 13 for more information.

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Connecting your Monitor

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Be sure to read the ‘Safety
Information’ at the front of

this User Guide before

out this procedure.

carr

The AC adapter and signal
cable are connected to

our monitor. If you wish to

e these or to fit a different

chan
stand, see Further Help on

e 22.

pa

1. Turn off your PC and all attached devices.

2. Connect the si
This port mi

ht be part of a video adapter card (figure B). The video port on your

mi
computer or video adapter card ma
connector on

nal cable to the video port on the back of your computer.

ht be directly attached to your computer (figure A), or it

be colored blue to match the blue

our monitor’s video cable.

3. Connect the power cord to the power adapter first, then insert the plug
into a properl

rounded electrical outlet.

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Switching on your Monitor

1. Switch on the power source and your computer.

2. Switch on
marked .
To switch off

3. Turn on the monitor and then the computer.

4. Run

Monitor

our monitor by pushing and releasing the power switch

our monitor, push and release the power switch again.

A

UTO SETUP

by following the instructions in the

section on page 6.

Configuring your

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Configuring your Monitor

Setup Diskette for Windows95 or Windows 98

This section must be
completed before
continuin

Windows 95 or Windows 98

Auto Setup on Pa

refresh rate does not
improve displa
IBM recommends usin
1024 x 768 at a refresh
rate of 60Hz.

with the

e 10.

On LCD monitors,
unlike CRTs, a faster

quality.

To use the Plug and Play feature in Windows 95 or Windows 98, files should
be loaded from the IBM Flat Panel Monitor Installation diskette:

1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.

2. Ensure that the monitor is connected correctl

3. Turn on the monitor and then the s

stem unit. Allow the system to boot

.

into Windows 95 or Windows 98.
Your computer’s Plu
hardware has chan

and Play code may warn you that your system

ed. This probably means that it has detected your

new monitor for the first time.

4. Open the

C

ONTROL PANEL

5. Select the

D

ISPLAY PROPERTIES

and then double clicking on the

S

ETTINGS

tab.

window by clicking on

D

ISPLAY

S

TART

icon.

• In case of Windows 95:

6. -1. Select the Change Display Type button.

2. Select the Chan

e Monitor Type button.

• In case of Windows 98:

6. -1. Select the ADVANCED BUTTON.

2. Select the MONITOR tab.

3. Open the UPGRADE DEVICE WIZARD windows b
Chan

e button and then select the NEXT button.

If the UPGRADE DEVICE WIZARD is open

clicking on

o step 6-3. if not

continue to step 4.

4. Select the “Displa

a list of the known drivers for this device so that

I can choose a specific driver” and then select the NEXT button.

,

S

ETTINGS

,

7. Insert the Setup diskette into drive A: and select the

8. Select

9. Choose
the diskette to

.

OK

IBM T540

monitor and select OK. The files will be copied from

our hard drive.

H

AVE DISK

button.

10. Close all open windows and remove the diskette.

11. Reboot the s
The s

stem will automatically select the maximum refresh rate and

correspondin

6

stem.

Color Matching Profiles.

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Setup Diskette for Windows 2000

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This section must be
completed before
continuin

Windows 2000

for

does not improve displa
qualit
1024 x 768 at a refresh
rate of 60Hz.

with the

confguring

our monitor on page 10.

On LCD monitors, unlike
CRTs, a faster refresh rate

. IBM recommends using

To use the Plug and Play feature in Windows 2000, files should be loaded
from the IBM Flat Panel Monitor Installation diskette.

1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.

2. Ensure that the monitor is connected correctl

3. Turn on the monitor and then the s

stem unit. Allow the system to boot

.

into Windows 2000.

4. Open the

C

ONTROL PANEL

5. Select the

6. Select the

7. Select the

8. Select the

9. Select the Driver

10. Open theUp

D

ISPLAY PROPERTIES

and then double clicking on the

ONITOR

tab.

tab.

button.

tab.

S

ETTINGS

A

DVANCED

M

P

ROPERTIFS

rade Device Driver Wizard window by clicking on UPDATE

window by clicking on

button.

D

ISPLAY

S

TART

icon.

,

S

ETTINGS

,

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DRIVER and then select the NEXT button.

11. select the “Displa

a list of the known dirvers for this device so that lcan

choose a specifc driver” and then sefect the NEXT button.

12. Inset the Setup diskette into drive A: and select the HAVE DISK button.

13. select OK.

14. Choose
the diskette to

IBM T540

monitor and select OK. The files will be copied from

our hard drive.

15. Close all open windows and remove the diskette.

16. Reboot the s
The s

stem will automatically select the maximum refresh rate and

correspondin

stem.

Color Matching Profiles.

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Auto Setup

Auto Setup

Before carrying out this

section, it is ver
important that The Setup
Diskette for Windows 95 or
Windows 98 has been run.
(see pa

diskette is for displa
patterns. The
or modif

The Auto Setup instructions

This is not required for normal
operation.

B

direct access to the auto set-
up controls.

e6)

The Setup Utilit
included on the setup

the display dirver.

require the monitor to be
warmed up for 15 minutes.

pressing the

Å

and

simultaneousl

do

do not replace

Æ

keys

allows

When you first use your monitor you must perform Auto Setup. This
procedure sets up
computer without ima
Setup, the settin

In order to optimise the displa
Monitor Installation Diskette. Operation of the utilit
operatin

stem on your PC from the table below and follow the appropriate

s

stem on your PC. For correct operation locate the operating

instructions. You ma

ou use. This means that if you sometimes use your monitor while

that
runnin

any version of Windows and sometimes also use it from within DOS
(not a DOS window),
You ma

run versions of

Operating System Corresponding Auto Setup procedure

DOS

Windows 3.1

Windows 95

our monitor to process the video signals from your

e discoloration or smearing. After you perform Auto

s are stored and used each time you turn on the monitor.

ed image a set-up utility is provided on the IBM

is dependent on the

choose to run

ou must run

A

UTO SETUP

A

UTO SETUP

A

UTO SETUP

in any order.

Auto Setup for DOS

for each operating system

for both Windows and DOS.

on page 9

Auto Setup for Windows 3.1, Windows 95,

Windows 98

Window 2000

Windows 98, Windows 2000 or Windows

NT

on page 10

If your PC does not run

with the setup diskettes
shipped with the monitor, refer
to Manual Setup on pa

A

The

UTO SETUP

applies to the current

onl
screen mode. When a new
mode is selected, repeat this
section to reset the monitor

8

e 12

process

Window NT

Before you begin

A

UTO SETUP

1. Make a backup cop

for your PC:

of the setup diskettes supplied with the monitor.

2. Make sure the PC’s video mode is set in the ran
screen resolution shown in the table on pa

You should perform

A

UTO SETUP

for each screen mode you use.

e18.

e of the supported

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Auto Setup for DOS

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If the monitor is in standby
mode (STANDBY ON), it

ma

automatically turn off while

ou are waiting for it to warm up.
If this happens, switch off the
monitor and switch it on a
after a few seconds.

If you are using PC-DOS/
V, chan

ping ‘CHEV US’ and pressing

t
ENTER at the command
prompt.

You must use DOS when

ou run DOS Auto Setup.

The size and diversity of
the dot pattern varies with

the screen resolution.

If the screen flickers,

repeat the setup several
times until the flicker is
minimised, or adjust it manuall

following Manual Setup on

b

e 12.

pa

e t o U.S . mo de by

ain

1. Turn on the monitor first; then the PC.

If the messa
displa

• that the video interface cable is connected properl

e CHECK SIGNAL CABLE is displayed, or if nothing is

ed check:

.

• the correct video adapter card is installed.

• the correct supported displa

mode is selected for your PC.

2. Wait approximately 15 minutes, until the monitor warms up.

3. Insert the diskette labelled ‘IBM Flat Panel Monitor Installation Diskette
into the diskette drive.

4. Display the command prompt screen of the DOS full-screen display.

5. At the command prompt, t

6. T

pe ‘TESTPATD’ and press ENTER.

7. Select from the screen the number for the color or text mode

pe ‘A:’ and press ENTER.

ou want to

setup.

8. Select from the screen the number for the video mode

ou want to

setup.

You ma
as

repeat this process for as many of the color and video modes

ou need.

9. When the dot pattern appears, press the OSD Enter button at the
bottom of the monitor to displa

the initial OSD menu.

10. Use an Arrow button ( or ) to select the IMAGE LOCK icon
then press the OSD Enter button to access the function.

11. Usin

an Arrow button ( or ), select
OSD Enter button . This activates the
will optimize the displa

settings with the provided dot-patterns.

The screen will3d off several times and

AUTOMATIC

A

UTO SETUP

ou may notice small changes to

and press the

procedure, which

the test pattern.

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12. When finished, the OSD main menu returns. Press the Exit button
to exit from the OSD.

13. Press the ESCAPE ke

14. T

If
those s

pe ‘Exit’ at the command prompt to return to Windows.

ou use other operating systems, perform the appropriate

stems, also: see

to exit the test pattern program.

A

UTO SETUP

for

Auto Setup for Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT or
Windows 2000 on pa

e 10.

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Auto Setup for Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT
or Windows 2000

If the monitor is in standby
mode (STANDBY ON), it

automatically turn off while

ma

ou 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 first; then the PC.

If the messa
displa

• that the video interface cable is connected properl

e CHECK SIGNAL CABLE is displayed, or if nothing is

ed check:

.

• the correct video adapter card is installed.

• the correct supported displa

2. Wait approximatel

3. Dra

the icon bar and tool bar, if they are displayed, to the bottom of the

15 minutes, until the monitor warms up.

mode is selected for your PC.

screen.

4. Insert the diskette labelled ‘IBM Flat Panel Monitor Installation Disk’ into
the diskette drive.

5. Check the operating system installed on your PC and follow the
instructions from the table below.

Operating

stem

S

Windows 3.1

Windows NT 3.5

Windows 95

Windows 98

Windows NT 4.0

Step1 Step2 Step3 Step4

Open

P

ROGRAM

M

ANGER

Select
S

TART

Select

F

ILE

Select R

Select

R

UN

UN

Type

‘A:\TESTPAT’

and press

ENTER

Position the mouse pointer
at the bottom center of the

screen. This allows

S

to run properl

ETUP

10

A

UTO

6. When the test pattern appears, press the OSD Enter button at the
bottom of the monitor to displa

7. Use an Arrow button ( or ) to select the
and press the OSD Enter button to access the function.

8. Usin

an Arrow button ( or ), select
OSD Enter button . This activates the
will optimize the displa

settings with the provided test pattern.

The screen will dim, blink on and off several times, and
small chan

To abort the

es to the test pattern.

A

UTO SETUP

function, press the

the initial OSD menu.

IMAGE LOCK

AUTOMATIC

A

UTO SETUP

key.

E

SC

icon

and press the

procedure, which

ou may notice

9. When finished, the OSD main menu returns. Press the Exit button
once to exit from the OSD.

10. Press the

key to return to Windows.

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You have completed the monitor setup for Windows. If you use other operat­in

stems, perform the appropriate

Auto Setup for DOS on pa

e 9.

A

UTO SETUP

for those systems, also: see

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Manual Setup

If the monitor is in standby
mode (STANDBY ON), it

ht automatically turn off

mi

ou are waiting for it to

while
warm up.

Normally, you can complete the setup procedure using
if

our screen image is still distorted after you perform

setup diskette does not run on

our system, perform

M

A

UTO SETUP

A

UTO SETUP

ANUAL SETUP

, however,

or the

.

1. Have your monitor turned on for about 15 minutes, until the monitor
warms up.

2. Displa

the image you most frequently use on the screen.

3. Press the OSD Enter button at the bottom of the monitor to displa
the initial OSD menu.

4. Use an Arrow button ( or ) to select the IMAGE LOCK icon
and press the OSD Enter button to access the function.

5. Usin

an Arrow button ( or ), select

press once to select

COARSE

indicators become illuminated (see pa

6. Use the Arrow buttons to manuall
possible) for noise in the video si
chan

es.

7. Use an Arrow button to select

8. Use the Arrow buttons a

FINE

ain to tune the image to your liking.

MANUAL

. Left and right arrow adjustment

e16).

adjust to correct (as much as

nal then press to save the

and press the button.

, press and then

9. When finished, press the Exit button four times to exit from the
OSD.

12

You have completed the monitor setup.

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Adjusting Your LCD Monitor

User controls

User control features

Icon Control Description

Displa

Exit

Left Arrow

Exits from menus and sub-menus
Exits the OSD

Displa
Moves the cursor to hi
options

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s the OSD main menu

s the OSD main menu

hlight icons and other

The image is already

optimized for man
modes, however the user
controls can be used to adjust
the ima

e to your liking.

display

Displa

s the OSD main menu

ht Arrow

Ri

OSD Enter

Power Switch Switches the monitor on and off

Moves the cursor to hi
options

Displa

s the OSD main menu

Enters menus and sub-menus and selects the

hlighted option

hi

hlight icons and other

Operation

• Press any of the OSD control buttons to display the main OSD menu.

• Use the Arrow buttons to move amon

OSD Enter to access that function. If there is a sub-menu,
between options usin

the Arrow buttons, then press OSD Enter to select

that function. Use the Arrow buttons to make adjustments.

the icons. Select an icon and press

ou can move

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The settings are saved

after adjustment and when

the OSD and will be

exitin
effective thereafter.

• Press the Exit button to move backwards through the sub-menus and exit
from the OSD.

Note: After makin

adjustments, the Power indicator LED will briefly

turn amber to indicate that the new value has been saved.

OSD Lock / Unlock

This feature allows you to secure the current control settings, while allowing
the user to adjust Bri
inadvertentl

changed. You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by using

the same procedure.

Push and hold the OSD Enter button for 10 seconds to Lock or to Unlock.
When locked, a “LOCKED” messa

htness and Contrast, so that they cannot be

e will be displayed.

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On-screen display (OSD) controls

The settings adjustable with the user controls are viewed through the On­Screen Displa

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(OSD). Press any of the OSD buttons to activate the OSD.

The LCD monitor needs

time to become thermall
stable the first time
each da
accurate adjustments for
parameters, allow the LCD
monitor to warm up (be On) for
at least 15 minutes before
makin

. Thus, to achieve more

any screen adjustments.

ou tur n it on

OSD Icon Description Sub-menu(s)

BRIGHTNESS

Initial appearance of OSD

OSD functions

Ad

usts brightness

Controls and

ustments

Ad

DEUTSCH

CONTRAST

IMAGE LOCK

usts contrast

Ad

The ima
ad
si
areas on the screen where the ima
appears to be unstable and
shimmers. This can be done
automaticall

e lock function is used to
ust the level of noise in the video
nal which causes horizontal lines or

itters or

or manually.

e

Automatic

Automatic ad

ustment

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OSD Icon Description Sub-menu(s)

Manual -

IMAGE LOCK

(continued)

IMAGE

POSITION

Moves the screen left and ri
and down.

ht or up

• Fine

• Coarse

H-Position

V-Position

Controls and

ustments

Ad

Use the Arrow buttons to
adjust awa
interference. If
satisfactor
not obtained usin
Fine adjustment, use the
Coarse adjustment and
then use Fine a
This function ma
chan
displa
H-Position function on
the Ima
menu to center the
displa
screen.

the

results are

the

ain.

e the width of the

image. Use the

e Position

image on the

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COLOR

Select the Color Mode
comfortable and then fine tune the
colors usin
menu, if necessar

the User Color Mode

ou find most

.

Color Mode Mode 1

User Mode -

• Red

• Green

• Blue Increases or decreases

(Cool White)

Mode 2

(Normal White)

Mode 3

(Warm White)

Increases or decreases
redness

Increases or decreases

reenness

blueness

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OSD Icon Description Sub-menu(s)

htness, Contrast and

s.

e position settings

and the horizontal and

es

e chosen affects only the

e of the OSD. It has no effect

Color Reset NO

Geometr
Reset

H-Position

RESET

INFORMATION

LANGUAGE

Resets the Bri
Color settin

Resets the Ima

Shows information about the
addressabilit
vertical frequencies of the ima
received from the computer or video
board.

The lan
lan

software running on the

on an
computer.

es the position of the OSD on

Chan
the screen.

Controls and

ustments

Ad

- Does not make the

adjustment

- Resets the color

YES

- Does not make the

NO

adjustment

- Resets the

YES

eometr

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Select one of the five

es to use for the

lan
OSD.

OSD MENU

POSITION

V-Position

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Display modes

The display mode the monitor uses is controlled by the computer. Therefore,

ou should refer to your computer documentation for details on how to

e display modes.

chan

Further Information

The ima
chan

e size, position and shape may change when the display mode

es. This is normal and the image can be readjusted using

and the monitor controls.

Unlike CRT monitors, which require a hi
TFT technolo
for 1024 × 768 addressabilit

For the displa

manufacture.

durin

is inherently flicker-free. If possible, configure your computer

at 60Hz vertical refresh rate.

modes listed below, the screen image has been optimized

h refresh rate to minimize flicker,

Factory Set Display Modes

Addressabilit

640 × 350 70 Hz 31.5 kHz

640 × 480 60 Hz 31.5 kHz

640 × 480 72 Hz 37.9 kHz

640 × 480 75 Hz 37.5 kHz

720 × 400 70 Hz 31.5 kHz

800 × 600 75 Hz 46.9 kHz

800 × 600 72 Hz 48.1 kHz

Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequenc

A

UTO SETUP

800 × 600 60 Hz 37.9 kHz

800 × 600 56 Hz 35.2 kHz

832 × 624 75 Hz 49.7 kHz

1024 × 768† 60 Hz 48.4 kHz

1024 × 768 70 Hz 56.5 kHz

1024 × 768 75 Hz 60.0 kHz

† Recommended

‘Note: VESA timings are as detailed in the VESA “Display Monitor Timing
Specification”. Version 1.0, Revision 0.8, dated 09/17/98.’

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Power Management

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If your computer has

previousl
with a CRT monitor and is
currentl

mode outside the

displa

e that the Flat Panel

ran
monitor can displa

need to re-attach the

ma
CRT monitor temporaril

ou have re-configured

until
the computer, preferabl
1024 x 768 at 60Hz.

been used

configured to a

ou

to

To benefit from power management, the monitor must be used in conjunction
with a computer that implements the Video Electronics Standards Association
(VESA) Displa

The power mana

ou have not used your mouse or keyboard for a user-definable period.

that

Power Management Signalling (DPMS) Standard.

ement feature is invoked when the computer recognizes

There are several states as described in the table below.

As an

E

NERGY STAR

E

NERGY STAR

IBM recommends that

, or whenever you expect to leave it unused for long periods during the

da
da

.

State

On Stead

DPMS
Standb

®

®

Partner, IBM has determined that this product meets the

guidelines for energy efficiency.

ou switch off your monitor at the end of each working

Power

Indicator

reen Normal

Steady amber Blank

Screen

Restorin
Operation

Press a ke

or

move the mouse.

Compliance

E

NERGY STAR

and NUTEK

®

DEUTSCH

Product Disposal

DPMS
Suspend

Flashin

amber

(0.5 sec.

Blank

Press a ke

or

move the mouse. ‡

E

NERGY STAR

and NUTEK

®

interval)

Blank

Press a ke

or

move the mouse. ‡

E

NERGY STAR

and NUTEK

®

DPMS Off

Flashin

amber
(1 sec.

interval)

‡ There ma

be a slight delay before the picture reappears.

The fluorescent lamp in the liquid crystal display contains mercury. Dispose of
it as required b

local ordinances and regulations.

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If you have a problem setting up or using your monitor, you may be able to
solve it

ourself. Before calling your retailer or IBM, try the suggested actions

that are appropriate to

Troubleshooting

our problem.

Problem

Screen is blank
and power
indicator is off

Screen is blank
and power
indicator is
stead

Screen is blank
and power
indicator is
stead

reen

amber

Possible

Cause

No power to
monitor

htness

Bri
and Contrast

be too

ma
low

The monitor is
in the Power

ement

Mana
Standb

state

ested Action Reference

Su



Ensure that the
electrical outlet and the
monitor are both switched

on.



Check that the power
cord is firml
the electrical outlet and the

power suppl



If the power cord plug
has a removable fuse,
replace it.



Try another power
cord.



Try another electrical
outlet.



Adjust brightness and
contrast.



Press any key on the
ke

board or move the
mouse to restore
operation.



Check the Power

Mana

our computer

plugged into

unit.

ement software on

Connecting

our Monitor

section on

e 5

pa

User
controls

section on
pa

e 13

Power
Mana

section on
pa

ement

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For image problems, you

want to run AUTO

ma
Setup a
to this section. In most cases,
AUTO SETUP can fix the
problems. See Auto Setup on
pa

ain before consulting

e 8 for details.

Problem

Screen is blank
and power
indicator is
Flashin
ever
second

Screen is blank
and power
indicator is
flashin
ever
second

Ima
to be smeared

Ima
to be
discolored

reen

0.5

amber

0.5 or 1

e appears

e appears

Possible

Cause

The monitor is
not receivin
a video si

Display mode
of the
computer is
outside the
ran
monitor

The monitor is
in the Power
Mana
Suspend or
Off state

There are
noises in the
video si

The Color
settin
be incorrect

nal

e of the

ement

nal

may

ested Action Reference

Su



Check that the signal
cable is firml
the computer.



Check that no pins are
bent in the si
connector.



Reconfigure the

computer to use a
supported display mode.



Press any key on the

ke

board or move the
mouse to restore
operation.



Check the Power

Mana

our computer.



Select IMAGE LOCK

menu in the OSD. Then
select MANUAL to adjust
FINE/COARSE settin



Adjust the Color

settin

connected to

nal cable

ement software on

s.

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Connecting

our Monitor

section on

e 5

pa

Further
Information

section on

e 18

pa

DEUTSCH

Power

e 19

ement

Mana

section on
pa

User
controls

section on

s.

pa

e 13

User
controls

section on
pa

e 13

A few dots are
missin
discolored, or
inappropriatel
li

,

hted.



The LCD contains over 2,300,000 thin-

film transistors (TFTs). A small number of
missin
present on the screen, which is an intrinsic
characteristic of the TFT LCD technolo
and is not an LCD defect.

, discolored, or lighted dots may be

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Further Help

If you are unable to correct the problem yourself, you may seek further help
as follows:

Call the IBM HELPCENTER.

In the US call 1-800-772-2227

In Canada call 1-800-565-3344

If possible, stay by your

computer. Your Technical
Support Representative ma
wish to
with

latest accessories for these
products ma
worldwide web at:

http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/
accessories

Information about the Video
Electronics Standards
Association can be found on the
worldwide web at:

http://www.vesa.or

o through the problem

ou during the call.

More help, late-breaking

news and details of the

be found on the

In other countries contact

our dealer, retailer, or other IBM authorized

Servicer.

Before calling, please have available as much of the following information as
possible:

1. Model and serial number from the label on

our monitor.

2. Purchase receipt.

3. Description of problem.

4. Computer t

5. S

6. S

stem configuration (hardware fitted, etc.).

stem BIOS version number.

7. Operatin

8. Displa

9. Video Adapter T

pe and model.

stem and version number.

driver version number.

pe.

Removing the stand and cables

Alternative stands for your IBM Flat Panel Monitor may be available from
specialist suppliers.

This product is equipped with mountin
Flat Panel Monitor Ph

sical Mounting Interface Standard (FPMPMI).

This product is shipped with the si
the monitor. If

ou want to use other cables for reasons such as having the

monitor wall-mounted, follow the instructions below:

1. Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.

facilities that conform to the VESA

nal cable and the power cord attached to

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2. Carefully insert the head of a flathead (–) screwdriver into the slot visible
either side of the cable cover (a) and pry it off.

alon

a

b

c

3. Squeeze the sides of the hin

4. Gentl

lift the stand cover (c) along the top and then slide it backwards

e cover (b) and pull it off.

and off the stand.

5. Remove the si

disconnectin
free the power cord and remove the screw holdin

nal cable and the power cord from the monitor by

the corresponding adapters. Carefully cut the plastic tie to

the power cord

clamp.

6. La

7. If

the monitor facedown on a cushion and remove the six screws
holdin
assembl

the hinge mechanism on the monitor. Lift off the hinge and base

.

ou are installing an arm or wall-mounting device, follow the directions

included with the device. If

ou are just changing your cables, continue

with Step 8.

8. Connect the si
clamp in its ori

nal cable and the power cord, then refit the power cord
inal screwpost.

9. Slide the stand cover back on the stand.

10. Put the hin

e cover back on, making sure that the straight side is at the

top.

11. Insert the three tabs at the top of the cable cover into the slots in the
back of the monitor and push the cover into place.

To obtain the correct cables and/or to
them, call the IBM HELPCENTER at the above numbers or contact

et further instructions on installing

our

dealer, retailer, or other IBM authorized Servicer.

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Specifications

This color monitor (Type-model 9511-Axx) uses a 15-inch TFT LCD

Power consumption

ures are for the monitor

fi
and the power suppl
combined.

Dimensions Width:

Depth:

ht:

Hei

ht Unpackaged:

Wei

ed:

packa

Tilt Forward Tilt:

Backward tilt:

e Viewable Image Size:

Ima

Maximum Hei
Maximum Width:
Pixel Pitch:

Power Input Suppl

Max Suppl

Power Consumption Normal Operation:

Video Input Input Si

DPMS Stand-b
DPMS Suspend:
DPMS off:

Horiz. Addressabilit
Vert. Addressabilit
Clock Frequenc

ht:

Voltage:

Current:

:

nal:

:

:

:

401 mm
202 mm
371 mm

11.2 lb. (5.1 K

13.9 lb. (6.3 K

– 4°

+ 41°

15.0” (381 mm)

228.1 mm

304.1 mm

0.297 mm (H) × 0.297 mm (V)

90 - 260 Vac
60/50 ± 3 Hz

1.0 A at 120 Vac

< 30 W
< 3 W
< 3 W
< 3 W

Analo
75 ohm 0.7 V
1024 pixels (max)
768 lines (max)
80 MHz

)

)

Direct Drive

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Communications VESA DDC: 2 B

Supported Displa
Modes

Environment Temperature:

VESA Standard 12 modes See page 18

Macintosh 1 mode

Operatin
Stora
Shippin

Humidit

Operatin
Stora
Shippin

:

e:

:

:

:

e:

:

10 to 35° C

- 20 to 60° C

- 20 to 60° C

10 to 80%
5 to 95%
5 to 95%

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Warranty Statements

Your Installation Diskette includes translation of IBM’s Statement of

Warrant

Arabic

Brazilian portuguese

Bulgarian

Chinese

Croatian

Czech

Danish

Dutch

English

Finnish

French

German

Greek

Hebrew

Hungarian

Italian

Japanese

Korean

Norwegian

Polish

Portuguese

Russian

S

Slovenian

in following languages:

(Except Turki

lovakian

Worldwide Statement of Warrant

e, U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada):

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Z1255697.bra.html

Z1255697.bul.html

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Z1255697.eng.html

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Spanish

Swedish

Taiwanese

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Turkiye Statement of Warranty:

Turkish

English

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United States, Puerto Rico and Candada Statement of Limited Warranty:

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French Canadian

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