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ThinkVision Flat Panel Monitor
L150
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User's Guide
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English DEUTSCH COMPL & WARR JAPANESE ITALIANO ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS ENGLISH
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First Edition (June/2003) Note: For important information, refer to the Monitor Safety and Warranty manual that comes with this monitor.
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Contents Safety (Read first) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Setting up the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Handling Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Workplac
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ThinkVision Setting up the Monitor Product Description The IBM ThinkVision L150 Monitor works with a computer with a suitable on- board 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. Your option package includes the following: • IBM ThinkVision L150 Monitor • User's Guide and Installation Files CD • Monitor Safety and Warranty Information Manual • L150 Setup Guide • Power Cord • Analog Interface Cable - Attached to Monitor Ha
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ThinkVision 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
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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. Eyesight Working with monitors, in common with any prolonged close
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Connecting your Monitor Be sure to read the 'Safety' 1. Turn off your computer and all attached devices. Information located in the 2. Connect the signal cable to the video port on the back of your computer. Monitor Safety and Warranty Information Manual before This port might be directly attached to your computer (figure A), or it carrying out this procedure. 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
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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. f e forward tilt 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 a
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Installing the Device Driver Installing the Device Driver for Windows 95 or Windows 98 ® ® This section must be To install the device driver in Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98, do the completed before following: continuing with the Windows 95 or Windows 98 Note: You must download files from the User's Guide and Installation Files Image Setup section on CD to use the Plug and Play feature in Windows 95 or Windows 98. page 13. 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. 2. Ensure
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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 This section must be To install the device driver in Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional or completed before Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me), do the following: continuing with the Windows 2000 or Windows Note: You must download files from the User's Guide and Installation Files Me Image Setup
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Installing the Device Driver for Windows XP This section must be To install the device driver in Microsoft Windows XP, do the following: completed before Note: You must download files from the User's Guide and Installation Files continuing with the Windows XP Image Setup CD to use the Plug and Play feature in Windows XP. section on page 13. 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. Al
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Automatic Image Setup Image Setup ( ) When you first use your monitor you must perform Image Setup ( ). This The Setup Utility procedure sets up your monitor to process the video signals from your included on the installation computer without image discoloration or smearing. After you perform Image CD is for displaying dot patterns. They do not replace or modify the Setup ( ), the settings are stored and used each time you turn on the display driver. monitor. To optimize the displayed
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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 1. Turn on the monitor first; then turn on the computer. mode, it may automatically turn off while you are waiting for it If the message CHECK SIGNAL CABLE is displayed, or if nothing is to warm up. If this happens, turn displayed, check: off the monitor and turn it on again • that the video interface cable is connected properly. after a few seconds. • the correct video adapter car
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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: If the monitor is in sleep 1. Turn on the monitor and then the computer. mode, it may automatically turn off while you are waiting for it If the message CHECK SIGNAL CABLE is displayed, or if nothing is to warm up. displayed, check: • that the video interface cable
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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 IMAGE SETUP ( ) or the User’s Guide and Installation CD does not run on your system, perform MANUAL SETUP. If the monitor is in sleep 1. Have your monitor turned on for about 15 minutes, until the monitor mode, it might automatically warms up. turn off while you are waiting for it to warm up. 2. Display the image you most frequently u
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Adjusting your LCD Monitor User Controls Accessible Via On Screen Display (OSD) User control features • Direct access controls Icon Control Description Image Setup Activates automatic image adjustment. Directly accesses the Brightness setting on Brightness the OSD main menu. OSD Enter Displays the OSD main menu. Power Switch Switches the monitor on and off. • Main OSD menu controls Icon Control Description Exits from menus and sub-menus and Exit Cancel cancels sub-menu settings. Moves th
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Operation The image is already • Press the OSD Enter button to display the main OSD menu. optimized for many display modes; however, the user • Use the Arrow buttons to move among the icons. Select an icon and press controls can be used to adjust the OSD Enter to access a function. If there is a sub-menu, you can move image to your liking. 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
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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. The LCD monitor needs Initial appearance of 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 Brightness/Contrast monitor to warm up (be On) for at least 15 minutes before making any screen adjustments. Exit OK OSD functions
