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User’s Guide
1825 Flat Panel Monitor
Document Part Number: 305223-001
August 2002
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Product Features The 1825 Flat Panel Display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ Large 18.1-inch (45.9 cm) viewable area display. ■ 1280 × 1024 native resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. ■ Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or moving side-to-side. ■ Tilt and swivel adjustment capabilities. ■ Removable base for flexible mounting solutions. ■ Multiple video
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❏ Swedish MPR II 1990 ❏ Swedish TCO '99 Installing the Information Files The CD-ROM included with this monitor contains two information files to be installed onto your computer; an .INF file and an .ICM file. ■ The .INF file defines monitor resources and provides specifications used by most operating systems to install support software for certain hardware devices. The .INF file ensures monitor compatibility and optimization with your computer’s graphics adapter. INF files are downloada
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The DVI-D cable supplied with this monitor is for digital- ✎ to-digital connection only. Your computer must have a DVI-compatible graphics card installed for use with this cable. When connecting the DVI-D signal cable to the DVI connector on the monitor, you must connect the other end of the DVI-D cable to the DVI connector on the computer. 3. Connect the monitor signal cable to the back of the monitor. 4. Connect the power cable to the back of the monitor. 5. Connect the power cable to an
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6. Adjust the monitor as needed for your comfort using the monitor’s tilt, swivel, and height adjustment capabilities. You can change your monitor’s viewing position to portrait. To ✎ rotate your display to the portrait position, you will need to install the Pivot software, which is contained on the CD included with your monitor. 4 User’s Guide
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your Å equipment: Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times. Disconnect power from the monitor by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet. Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them so that no one may accidentally step on or trip over them. Do not
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Removing the Monitor Base You can remove the monitor base to mount the monitor on a wall, a swing arm or other mounting fixture. To remove the monitor from the base, read the caution and warning below before beginning the procedure. CAUTION: Before beginning to disassemble the monitor, be sure Ä the monitor is turned off and the power and signal cables are both disconnected. Lay the front bezel down on a soft area to prevent it from getting scratched, defaced, or broken WARNING: Do not re
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2. Remove the four screws as shown in the following illustration. CAUTION: Ensure that the bottom of the monitor base is positioned Ä over a table or desktop before removing the base from the monitor. 3. Remove the monitor base from the monitor. Mounting the Monitor 1. Remove the monitor base. Refer to “Removing the Monitor Base” steps in the previous section. When the base is removed, four threaded mounting holes are exposed on the monitor panel to be used for mounting purposes. These moun
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2. Mount the monitor to a swing arm or other mounting fixture by following the instructions included with the mounting fixture to be used. Operating the Monitor Front Panel Controls No. Control Function 1 Auto button Automatically adjusts the displayed image 2 Input button Allows you to switch to and from the VGA and DVI-I video signal inputs when the OSD is off. 3 Menu Navigates through the OSD option icons and adjusts settings. User’s Guide 9
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Front Panel Controls No. Control Function 4 Brightness Adjust brightness up and down (when the OSD is off). Use the up and down buttons to navigate through the OSD menus when the OSD is on. 5 Power LED Illuminates green when the monitor is on and turns amber when the monitor is in a power saver mode. 6 Power Switch Turns the monitor on and off 10 User’s Guide
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On-Screen Display Settings The adjustments for screen settings are located in the on-screen display (OSD). Press the menu button on the monitor's front panel to view the OSD menu in one of seven available languages. The following table shows the menus and their functions at each level: OSD Menu Levels Menu Level Menu Level Menu Level Menu Level 1 2 3 4 Adjust Position Horizontal Vertical Brightness & Brightness Contrast Contrast Video Noise Phase Clock Adjust Color Original Panel Color 93
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OSD Menu Levels Menu Level Menu Level Menu Level Menu Level 1 2 3 4 Video Input Reset to Factory No Setting Yes Input Selection Analog (D-Sub) Digital (DVI) Analog (DVI) Exit Main Controls The Video Noise OSD selection is not available when the monitor ✎ is operating in the DVI-D (digital) mode. Adjusting Monitor Settings On the front panel controls of your monitor, once you press the menu button, the On Screen Display (OSD) Main Controls window will pop up and you can now start making adju
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Adjusting Screen Quality Allow the monitor to warm up for 20 minutes before performing the following procedures. The Auto Adjustment feature automatically fine-tunes the image quality each time a new video mode is utilized. If additional improvement is desired, select the Auto Adjust control on the front bezel. For more precise adjustments, use the adjustment pattern provided on the CD-ROM, and adjust the clock and phase settings (accessed from the OSD menu) as described in the following
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Optimizing Digital Conversion This monitor contains advanced circuitry that allows the flat panel screen to function like a standard monitor. Two controls in the on-screen display can be adjusted to improve image performance: Clock and Clock Phase. Use these controls only when the auto adjust function does not provide a satisfactory image. The Clock must first be set correctly since the Clock Phase ✎ settings are dependent on the main Clock setting. ■ Clock—Increase/decrease the value to m
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Factory Preset Display Modes Preset Pixel Format Horz Freq (kHz) Vert Freq (Hz) 1 640 x 350 31.5 70.0 2 720 x 400 31.5 70.0 3 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 4640 x 480 37.9 72.0 5640 x 480 37.5 75.0 6800 x 600 35.2 56.0 7 800 x 600 37.9 60.0 8 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 9832 x 624 49.7 75.0 10 1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 11 1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 12 1152 x 870 69.0 75.0 13 1280 x 1024 63.9 60.0 14 1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 15 1600 x 1200 75.0 60.0 Entering User Modes The video controller signal may occasionally call for a mod
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new mode just as it does a preset mode. In addition to the 15 factory preset modes, there are four user modes that can be entered and stored. Energy Saver Feature When the monitor is in its normal operating mode, the monitor uses less than 60 watts of power and the Power light is green. The monitor also supports a reduced power state. The reduced power state will be entered into if the monitor detects the absence of either the horizontal sync signal and/or the vertical sync signal. Upon d
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Protecting the Monitor To protect your monitor from overheating and other types of damage: ■ Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this monitor, as indicated on the marking label/back plate and the AC adapter. ■ If an extension cord or power strip is used, make sure that the cord or strip is rated for the product and that the total ampere ratings of all products plugged into the extension cord or power strip do not exceed 80% of the extension cord or strip ampere ratings
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■ Keep the monitor in a well-ventilated area, away from excessive light, heat, and moisture. Keep the monitor away from high capacity transformers, electric motors, and other strong magnetic fields. ■ Do not open the monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. If the monitor is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact your authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. Clea
