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T541 Flat Panel Monitor User Guide Contents Setting up the monitor ....................2 System Hardware Requirements .................2 Handling Instructions ...................2 Monitor Installation ....................3 Connecting your Monitor..................3 Switching on your Monitor..................4 Monitor Driver Installation ..................5 Driver installation for Windows 95 or Windows 98..........5 Driver installation for Windows 2000 or Windows Me..........6...
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.
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. analog connector is the blue connector.
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.
Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected, and then select the ‘Drivers’ folder. 10.Choose IBM T541 monitor and Click OK. The files will be copied from the CD to your hard disk drive. 11.Close all open windows and remove the CD.
14.Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected, and then select the ‘Drivers’ folder. 15.Choose IBM T541 monitor and Click OK. The files will be copied from the CD to your hard disk drive. 16.Close all open windows and remove the CD.
14.Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected, and then select the ‘Drivers’ folder. 15.Choose IBM T541 monitor and Click OK. The files will be copied from the CD to your hard disk drive. 16.Close all open windows and remove the CD.
In order to optimize the displayed image a set-up utility is provided on the replace or modify the display drivers. IBM Monitor CD. Operation of this utility is dependent on the operating system on your computer. You may choose to run AUTO SETUP for each The Auto Setup instructions operating system that you use.
3. Ensure that the icon bar and tool bar, if displayed are at the bottom of the screen. 4. Insert the CD labelled ‘IBM Monitor CD’ into the CD drive. 5. Check the operating system installed on your computer and follow the The size and diversity of the instructions from the table below.
2. Wait approximately 15 minutes, until the monitor warms up. If you are using PC-DOS/V, change to U.S. mode by 3. Insert the CD labelled ‘IBM Monitor CD’ into the CD drive. typing ‘CHEV US’ and pressing 4. Display the command prompt screen of the DOS full-screen display.
Manually adjusting the image settings If the monitor is in standby Normally, you can complete the setup procedure using Image S , however, etup mode (STANDBY ON), it if your screen image is still distorted after you perform Image S or the setup etup might automatically turn off...
Ergonomic Considerations Workplace Preparation This section gives advice Height 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.
• Gently wipe the covers and the screen with a soft cloth. • Remove finger marks and grease with a damp cloth and mild detergent. • Never use flammable cleaning materials to clean your IBM monitor or any other electrical apparatus.
Adjusting Your LCD Monitor User controls USER CONTROL FEATURES Icon Monitor controls Switches the monitors on and off. Display main OSD menu and selects highlighted menu item. Moved the cursor to highlight icons or make adjustments. Left and Right arrows pressed together bring up auto setup menu.
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 time to become thermally menu. stable the first time you turn it on each day.
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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...
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Controls and Description Sub-menu(S) OSD Icon 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.
Further Information Display modes The display mode the monitor uses is controlled by the computer. Therefore, If your computer has previously been used with you should refer to your computer documentation for details on how to a CRT monitor and is currently change display modes.
NERGY STAR 2000 ® guidelines for energy efficiency. IBM recommends that you switch off your monitor at the end of each working day, or whenever you expect to leave it unused for long periods during the day. Restoring...
Troubleshooting If you have a problem setting up or using your monitor, you may be able to solve it yourself. Before calling your retailer or IBM, try the suggested actions that are appropriate to your problem. Possible Problem Suggested Action...
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Possible Suggested Action Reference Problem Cause • Reconfigure key on the Screen is blank Display mode of Further and power the computer is computer to use a supported Information indicator is outside the display mode. section on flashing green range of the page every 0.5 monitor...
Analog - Separate, Composite, Sync Input Type Digital-DVI 1.0 Communications VESA DDC: Supported Display Standard modes : IBM, VESA, MAC Modes Horiz / Vert Freq: See Factory Set Display Modes on page 18. See Display Mode Ranges on page 23. Environment...
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Display Mode Ranges Horizontal Frequency / Refresh Rate / Addressabillty Range ( + / - 3%) Range ( + / - 3%) 640 x 480 58.2 ~ 61.8 Hz 30.56 ~ 31.45 kHz 640 x 480 64.0 ~ 68.0 Hz 34.95 ~ 36.05 kHz 640 x 480 72.8 ~ 77.3 Hz...