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gogh15tft_ed.fm Page 1 Thursday, July 26, 2001 6:33 PM First Edition (Sep/2001) This publication could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are made periodically to the information herein; these changes will be made in later editions. IBM may make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or program(s) at any time. It is possible that this publication may contain reference to, or information about, IBM products (machines and programs), programming, or serv
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T54A-toc.fm Page 1 Thursday, July 26, 2001 6:30 PM Contents Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Handling Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Workplace Preparation . . . . . . . . . .
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T50_setup.fm Page 2 Thursday, August 9, 2001 11:09 AM 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 1. Lift the monitor by placing your hands where indicated below. within the screen area. The Liquid Crystal Display is glass and can be damaged by rough handling or excessive pressure. 2. Befor
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T50_setup.fm Page 3 Thursday, August 9, 2001 11:09 AM Adjusting the Monitor Position Viewing Angle You can tilt the screen backward and forward as shown below. Working Practices This section gives Rest advice on how you can Take regular breaks. Vary your posture, stand up and stretch occasionally as work comfortably and reduce fatigue. 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
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T50_setup.fm Page 4 Thursday, August 9, 2001 11:09 AM 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 Use
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T50_setup.fm Page 5 Thursday, August 9, 2001 11:09 AM Connecting your Monitor Be sure to read the ‘Monitor 1. Turn off your PC and all attached devices. Safety and Warranty 2. Connect the signal cable to the video port on the back of your computer. Information’ book before carrying out this procedure. 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 colore
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T50_setup.fm Page 6 Thursday, August 9, 2001 11:09 AM Configuring your Monitor Setup Diskette for Windows 95 or Windows 98 This section must be To use the Plug and Play feature in Windows 95 or Windows 98, files should completed before be loaded from the IBM Flat Panel Monitor Installation diskette: continuing with the Windows 95 or Windows 98 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. Auto Setup. 2. Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly. 3. Turn on the monitor and then t
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T50_setup.fm Page 7 Thursday, August 9, 2001 11:09 AM Setup Diskette for Windows 2000 This section must be To use the Plug and Play feature in Windows 2000, files should be loaded completed before from the IBM Flat Panel Monitor Installation diskette. continuing with the Windows 2000 confguring 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. for your monitor. 2. Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly. 3. Turn on the monitor and then the system unit. Allow the system to boot in
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T50_setup.fm Page 8 Thursday, August 9, 2001 11:09 AM Auto Setup Auto Setup Before carrying out this When you first use your monitor you must perform Auto Setup. This section, it is very procedure sets up your monitor to process the video signals from your important that The Setup computer without image discoloration or smearing. After you perform Auto Diskette for Windows 95 or Setup, the settings are stored and used each time you turn on the monitor. Windows 98 has been run. In order
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T50_setup.fm Page 9 Thursday, August 9, 2001 11:09 AM Auto Setup for DOS If the monitor is in standby 1. Turn on the monitor first; then the PC. mode (STANDBY ON), it may automatically turn off while If the message CHECK SIGNAL CABLE is displayed, or if nothing is you are waiting for it to warm up. displayed check: If this happens, switch off the • that the video interface cable is connected properly. monitor and switch it on again after a few seconds. • the correct video adapter card
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T50_setup.fm Page 10 Thursday, August 9, 2001 11:09 AM Auto Setup for Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT or Windows 2000 If the monitor is in standby 1. Turn on the monitor first; then the PC. mode (STANDBY ON), it may automatically turn off while If the message CHECK SIGNAL CABLE is displayed, or if nothing is you are waiting for it to warm up. displayed check: • that the video interface cable is connected properly. • the correct video adapter card is installed. • the corre
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T50_setup.fm Page 11 Thursday, August 9, 2001 11:09 AM You have completed the monitor setup for Windows. If you use other operat- ing systems, perform the appropriate AUTO SETUP for those systems, also: see Auto Setup for DOS. 11 DEUTSCH COMPL & WARR JAPANESE ITALIANO ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS ENGLISH
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T50_setup.fm Page 12 Thursday, August 9, 2001 11:09 AM Manual Setup Normally, you can complete the setup procedure using AUTO SETUP, however, if your screen image is still distorted after you perform AUTO SETUP or the setup diskette does not run on your system, perform MANUAL SETUP. If the monitor is in standby 1. Have your monitor turned on for about 15 minutes, until the monitor mode (STANDBY ON), it warms up. might automatically turn off while you are waiting for it to 2. Display th
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T50_setup.fm Page 13 Thursday, August 9, 2001 11:09 AM Adjusting Your LCD Monitor User controls User control features Icon Control Description Auto Auto-adjust direct access Displays the OSD main menu Exit Exits from menus and sub-menus Exits the OSD - , + Adjust Button highlight and adjust items in the menu. Displays the OSD main menu Menu Enters menus and sub-menus and selects the highlighted option Power Switch Switches the monitor on and off Operation The image is already • Press
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T50_setup.fm Page 14 Thursday, August 9, 2001 11:09 AM The settings are saved • Press the Exit button to move backwards through the sub-menus and exit after adjustment and when from the OSD. exiting the OSD and will be effective thereafter. Note: After making 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 Brightn
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T50_setup.fm Page 15 Thursday, August 9, 2001 11:09 AM On-screen display (OSD) controls The settings adjustable with the user controls are viewed through the On- Screen Display (OSD). Press any of the OSD buttons to activate the OSD. The LCD monitor needs Initial appearance of OSD time to become thermally stable the first time you turn it on MAIN MENU each day. Thus, to achieve more accurate adjustments for parameters, allow the LCD monitor to warm up (be On) for at least 15 minutes be
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T50_setup.fm Page 16 Thursday, August 9, 2001 11:09 AM Controls and OSD Icon Description Sub-menu(s) Adjustments Use the Adjust buttons Manual - to adjust away the interference. If •Fine IMAGE LOCK satisfactory results are •Coarse (continued) not obtained using the Fine adjustment, use the Coarse adjustment and then use Fine again. This function may change the width of the display image. Use the H-Position function on the Image Position menu to center the display image on the
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T50_setup.fm Page 17 Thursday, August 9, 2001 11:09 AM Controls and OSD Icon Description Sub-menu(s) Adjustments Resets the Brightness, Contrast and Color Reset NO - Does not make the Color settings. adjustment RESET YES - Resets the color Resets the Image position settings Geometry NO - Does not make the Reset adjustment YES - Resets the geometry Shows information about the addressability and the horizontal and i vertical frequencies of the images received from the computer or video
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T50_setup.fm Page 18 Thursday, August 9, 2001 11:09 AM Further Information Display modes The display mode the monitor uses is controlled by the computer. Therefore, you should refer to your computer documentation for details on how to change display modes. The image size, position and shape may change when the display mode changes. This is normal and the image can be readjusted using AUTO SETUP and the monitor controls. Unlike CRT monitors, which require a high refresh rate to minimize fl
