IBM PC 300PL Types 6862, User Manual

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Changing monitor settings
To get the best possible image on your screen and to reduce flicker, you
might need to reset the resolution and refresh rate of your monitor. You
can view and change monitor settings through the control panel of your
operating system. See your operating system documentation for further
information on monitor settings.
Attention
Before you change any monitor settings, be sure to review the
information that comes with your monitor. Using a resolution or
refresh rate that is not supported by your monitor might cause the
screen to become unreadable and could damage the monitor. The
information that comes with your monitor usually includes the
resolutions and refresh rates that the monitor supports. If you need
additional information, contact the manufacturer of the monitor.
To minimize screen flicker and jitter, set your monitor for the highest
noninterlaced refresh rate that the monitor supports. If your monitor
complies with the VESA Display Data Channel (DDC) standard, it is
probably already set to the highest refresh rate that the monitor and video
controller can support. If you are not sure if your monitor is
DDC-compliant, refer to the documentation provided with the monitor.
Using audio features
Your computer has an integrated audio controller that supports Sound
Blaster applications and is compatible with the Microsoft Windows Sound
System. These models also have a single internal speaker and three audio
connectors. The audio controller provides you with the ability to record
and play back sound and music and to enjoy sound with multimedia
applications. Optionally, you can connect stereo speakers to the line-out
connector to enjoy better sound with multimedia applications.
The audio connectors in your computer are 3.5 mm (1/8-in.) mini-jacks. A
description of the connectors follows. (For the location of the connectors,
refer to “Desktop model connections” on page 12 or “Tower model
connections” on page 13.)
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