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T541 Flat Panel Monitor
User Guide
ENGLISH
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First Edition (September / 2002) Note : For important information, refer to the Monitor Safety and Warranty manual that comes with this monitor. 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
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T541 Flat Panel Monitor User Guide Contents Setting up the monitor ...............................................................................................2 System Hardware Requirements .........................................................................2 Handling Instructions ...........................................................................................2 Desk Top Use.......................................................................................................3
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Setting up the monitor System Hardware Requirements This monitor requires 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 60Hz. Handling Instructions Handling Instructions 1. 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. 2. Before using your monitor for the first time, remove the clear protective film from t
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Desk Top Use - Remove the clip on stand models Before adjusting your monitor for the first time, remove the locking clip on rear of the stand. Carefully hold the screen of the monitor and then sqeeze at arrows shown to remove(figure A). (A) 3 ENGLISH
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Monitor Installation Connecting your Monitor 1. Turn off your computer and all attached devices. Next, unplug the power cord(s) to your computer and all attached devices. 2. Connect the signal cable. The analog signal cable is already connected to your monitor. The analog connector is the blue connector. When connecting the analog signal cable (Figure A) Connect the free end of the attached signal cable to the 15-pin Monitor port on the computer and tighten screws. (Figure A) If connecting a DVI
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3. Connect the power cord to the monitor and then plug the power cord into a properly grounded outlet. Next, reconnect the power cord(s) to your computer and all attached devices. Switching on your Monitor 1. Switch on your monitor by pushing and releasing the power switch marked [ ] at the front of the bezel. [To switch off your monitor, push and release the power switch again.] 2. Switch on your computer. 3. If you are using the analog connector, run AUTO SETUP by following the instructions
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Monitor Driver Installation Driver installation for Windows 95 or Windows 98 This section must be To use the Plug and Play feature in Microsoft®Windows®95 or Windows completed before 98, files should be loaded from the IBM Monitor CD. continuing with the Windows95 or Windows98 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. Auto Setup on page 10. 2. Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly. 3. Turn on the monitor and then the system unit. Allow the system to boot into Windows95 or Win
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Driver Installation for Windows 2000 or Windows Me This section must be To use the Plug and Play feature in Microsoft Windows 2000 or Microsoft completed before Windows Millennium Edition(Me) files should be loaded from the IBM continuing with the Monitor CD. Windows2000 ,Windows Me Auto Setup on page 10. 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 2
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Driver Installation for Windows XP This section must be To use the Plug and Play feature in Microsoft Windows XP files should be completed before loaded from the IBM Monitor CD. continuing with the Windows XP Auto Setup on 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. page 10. 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 XP. 4. Open the DISPLAY PROPERTIES window by clicking START, SETTINGS, CONTR
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Image Setup for analog input Auto Setup Before carrying out this For digital input, image setup is not required. section, it is very important that the correct monitor When you first use your monitor, you must perform Auto Setup for analog drivers have been installed.(See pages 6 and 8) input. If you are using digital input, continue with the instructions on page 13. This procedure sets up your monitor to process the video signals from your computer without image discoloration or smearing. Afte
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AutoSetup for Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP or Windows NT If the monitor is in standby 1. Turn on the monitor first; then the computer. i mode (STANDBY ON), it If the message CHECK VIDEO CABLE is displayed, or if nothing is may automatically turn off while you are waiting for it to warm up. displayed, check: • that the video interface cable is not connected properly. • the correct video adapter card is not installed. 2. Wait approximately 15 minutes, u
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Adjusting the image settings in DOS If the monitor is in standby 1. Turn on the monitor first; then the computer. i mode (STANDBY ON), it may automatically turn off while If the message CHECK VIDEO CABLE is displayed, or if nothing is you are waiting for it to warm displayed, check: up. If this happens, switch off • that the video interface cable is not connected properly. the monitor and switch it on again after a few seconds. • the correct video adapter card is not installed. 2. Wait approxima
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Manually adjusting the image settings If the monitor is in standby Normally, you can complete the setup procedure using Image Setup, however, i mode (STANDBY ON), it if your screen image is still distorted after you perform Image Setup or the setup might automatically turn off CD does not run on your system, perform MANUAL SETUP. while you are waiting for it to warm up. 1. Have your monitor turned on for about 15 minutes, until the monitor warms up. 2. Display the image you most frequently use o
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Ergonomic Considerations Workplace Preparation This section gives advice Height i on what you should Position the monitor so that the top of the screen is slightly below your eye consider before you set up level when you sit at your workstation. your monitor. Orientation - Choose a position that gives the least reflection from lights and windows, usually at a right angle to any windows. - Positon the monitor directly in front of you so that you do not have to twist your body to use it. - Tilt t
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Adjusting the Monitor Position With the IBM Flat Panel Viewing Angle i Monitor, you can adjust its You can tilt the screen forward and backward as shown below(figure A). position in various ways for maximum comfort. Swivel You can swivel the screen leftward and rightward as shown below(figure A). Height You can adjust height of the screen(figure B). 12 (Figure A) (Figure B) Caring for your Monitor Be sure to turn off the power before you perform any maintenance on the monitor. Clean your monitor
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Adjusting Your LCD Monitor User controls 12 USER CONTROL FEATURES Icon Monitor controls Switches the monitors on and off. Display main OSD menu and selects highlighted menu item. and Moved the cursor to highlight icons or make adjustments. Exits from current OSD menu. The image is already Icon Direct Access Functions i optimized for many display modes, however the user Bring up Brightness adjustment. controls can be used to adjust the image to your liking. The settings are saved Bring up auto im
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On-screen display (OSD) controls The settings adjustable with the user controls are viewed through the On - The LCD monitor needs Screen Display (OSD). Press the enter button [ ] to display the main OSD i time to become thermally menu. stable the first time you turn it on each day. Thus, to achieve Initial appearance of OSD more accurate adjustments for main menu; parameters, allow the LCD monitor to warm up (be On) for Analog Signal input Digital Signal input at least 15 minutes before mak
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Controls and OSD Icon Description Sub-menu(s) Adjustments If manual is selected, the user will go To adjust the focus of the MANUAL to the manual adjustment screen. display. This item allows • Fine you to remove any • Coarse horizontal noise and clear IMAGE SET-UP or sharpen the image of CONT characters. Fine adjustments should be done after adjusting the Coarse . Select the COLOR MODE you find COLOR MODE Preset 1 most comfortable or fine tune the (Pink White) colors using the USER COLOR MODE me
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Controls and OSD Icon Description Sub-menu(S) Adjustments Reset should return all available functions • YES (apart from language which should not change unless adjusted via the • NO LANGUAGE menu) fo their factory RESET presets. Moves the screen left and right . Is not availible with a digital input H-POSITION Moves the screen up and down. Is not availible with a digital input V-POSITION • SMALL Changes the size of the OSD menu on the screen. • MEDIUM OSD SIZE • BIG • ENGLISH The language ch
