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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 SXGA 1280 x 1024, XGA 1024 x 768,
SVGA 800 x 600, or VGA 640 x 480 at 60 Hz. For optimal performance, the
recommended video setting is 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz. The monitor has the
capability to receive input either from an analog graphics adapter or a Digital
Visual Interface DVI-D graphics adapter. If your PC is not already equipped
with a suitable graphics adapter, you must install one. If needed, contact
your dealer to purchase a compatible graphics adapter .
Handling Instructions
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.Lift the monitor by placing your hands where indicated below.
2.Before using your monitor for the first time, remove the clear protective
Workplace Preparation
This section gives advice
on what you should
consider before you set up your
monitor.
Height
The monitor should be positioned so that the top of the screen is slightly
below your eye level when you sit at your workstation.
film from the front of the screen.
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Orientation
Choose a position that gives the least reflection from lights and windows,
usually at a right angle to any windows. The monitor should be positioned
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 and swivel the screen backward and forward as shown below.
Take regular breaks. Vary your posture, stand up and stretch occasionally as
prolonged 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
your wrists are straight when using the keyboard. Your upper arms should be
relaxed with your elbows near your body.
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Use a light touch on the keyboard, keeping your hands and fingers relaxed.
Allow a space in front of the keyboard to rest your wrists when not typing.
Consider using a wristpad.
Eyesight
Working with monitors, in common with any prolonged close work, can be
visually demanding. Look away from the screen periodically and have your
eyesight checked regularly.
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
Caring for your Monitor
User controls
section on page 14 for more information.
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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Be sure to read the ‘Safety
Information’ at the front of
this User Guide before
out this procedure.
carryin
The AC adapter and signal
cable are connected to your
m o n itor. If y o u wish to ch a nge
thes e or t o f it a d i f f er ent stand, s ee
Further Help
on page 25.
1.Turn off your PC 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 may be colored blue to match the blue
connector on your monitor’s video cable.
DEUTSCH
3.Connect the power cord to the power adapter first, then insert the plug
into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
Connecting your Monitor for Digital
1.Turn off your PC and all attached devices.
2.Remove rear covers a, b and c per instructions 2, 3 and 4 on page 26.
3.Locate DVI cable. It is shipped in a separate plastic bag in the shipping
carton.
DVI
Cable
Connecting DVI Cable
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4.Connect the DVI connector at the end of the signal cable to the DVI port
located on the back of the Monitor. See above picture.
5.Connect the DVI connector at the other end of the signal cable to the
DVI port located on the back of the graphics adapter. See picture below.
6.Replace the rear covers.
7.Connect the power cord to the power adapter first, then insert the plug
into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
8.Switch on the power source and your computer. To turn on the monitor,
push and release the power switch . To switch it off, push and release
the power switch again.
DVI
Signal Cable
graphics adapter
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
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our monitor by pushing and releasing the power switch
our monitor, push and release the power switch again.
UTO SETUP
A
by following the instructions in the
Configuring your
section on page 7.
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Configuring your Monitor
Setup Diskette for Windows 95 or Windows 98
This section must be
completed before
continuing with the
Windows 95 or Windows 98
Auto Setup on Page 10.
On LCD monitors, unlike
CRTs, a faster refresh
rate does not improve display
quality. IBM recommends
either 1280 x 1024 at a
usin
refresh rate of 60Hz.
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 correctly.
3.Turn on the monitor and then the system unit. Allow the system to boot
into Windows 95 or Windows 98.
Your computer’s Plug and Play code may warn you that your system
hardware has changed. This probably means that it has detec te d your
new monitor for the first time.
4.Open the
ONTROL PANEL
C
5.Select the
ISPLAY PROPERTIES
D
window by clicking on
and then double clicking on the
ETTINGS
S
tab.
• In case of Windows 95:
6.-1. Select the Change Display Type button.
2. Select the Change 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 by clicking on
Change button and then select the NEXT button.
If the UPGRADE DEVICE WIZARD is open go step 6-3. if not
continue to step 4.
4. Select 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.