IBM T T 541 User Manual Download Page 3

ENGLISH

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Setting up the monitor ...............................................................................................2

System Hardware Requirements .........................................................................2
Handling Instructions ...........................................................................................2

Desk Top Use.......................................................................................................3

Monitor Installation ....................................................................................................4

Connecting your Monitor ......................................................................................4
Switching on your Monitor....................................................................................5

Monitor Driver Installation .........................................................................................6

Driver installation for Windows 95 or Windows 98 ...............................................6
Driver installation for Windows 2000 or Windows Me ..................................................7
Driver installation for Windows XP ................................................................................8

Image Setup for Analog Input  ..................................................................................9

Auto Setup ...........................................................................................................9
AutoSetup for Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, 
Windows Me, Windows XP or Windows NT ..............................................................10
Adjusting the image settings in DOS..................................................................11
Manually adjusting the image settings ...............................................................12

Ergonomic Considerations......................................................................................13

Workplace preparation .......................................................................................13
Working Practices ..............................................................................................13

Adjusting the Monitor Position ...............................................................................14

Caring for your Monitor ......................................................................................14

Adjusting Your LCD Monitor ...................................................................................15

User controls ......................................................................................................15
On-screen display (OSD) controls .....................................................................16

Further Information ..................................................................................................19

Display modes ...................................................................................................19
Power Management ...........................................................................................20

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................

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Specifications ...........................................................................................................

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Contents

T541 Flat Panel Monitor User Guide

Summary of Contents for T T 541

Page 1: ...ENGLISH T541 Flat Panel Monitor User Guide ...

Page 2: ...ams or services do not imply that IBM intends to make these available in all countries in which IBM operates Any reference to an IBM product program or service is not intended to state or imply that only IBM s product program or service may be used Any functionally equivalent product program or service that does not infringe any of IBM s intellectual property rights or other legally protectable ri...

Page 3: ...or Analog Input 9 Auto Setup 9 AutoSetup for Windows 3 1 Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows XP or Windows NT 10 Adjusting the image settings in DOS 11 Manually adjusting the image settings 12 Ergonomic Considerations 13 Workplace preparation 13 Working Practices 13 Adjusting the Monitor Position 14 Caring for your Monitor 14 Adjusting Your LCD Monitor 15 User controls 15 On scre...

Page 4: ...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 the front of the screen 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 ...

Page 5: ...se 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 ...

Page 6: ... 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 If connecting a DVI D digital signal cable Figure B Connect one end of the monitor signal cable to the white connector on the rear panel of the monitor Connect the other end to the white connector on the rear panel of t...

Page 7: ...er switch again 2 Switch on your computer 3 If you are using the analog connector run AUTO SETUP by following the instructions in the Auto Setup section on page 9 Switching on your Monitor 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 ...

Page 8: ...CE DRIVER WIZARD window by clicking on CHANGE button and then select the NEXT button 4 Click the Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver and then select the NEXT button 7 Insert the Setup CD into the CD driver and click the HAVE DISK button 8 Click OK 9 Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected and then select the Drivers folder 10 Choose IBM T5...

Page 9: ...on 11 Select the Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver and then Click the NEXT button 12 Insert the Setup CD into the CD drive and click the HAVE DISK button 13 Click OK 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 ...

Page 10: ...11 Select the Install from a list or Specific location Advanced and then Click the NEXT button 12 Insert the Setup CD into the CD drive and click the HAVE DISK button 13 Click OK 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 t...

Page 11: ...OS not a DOS window you must run AUTO SETUP for both Windows and DOS You may run versions of AUTO SETUP in any order Before you begin AUTO SETUP for your computer make sure the computer video mode is set in the range of the supported screen resolution shown in the table on page 19 You should perform AUTO SETUP for each screen mode you use Image Setup for analog input Auto Setup Before carrying out...

Page 12: ...To clear the Image Setup test pattern press the ESC key on your keybord You have completed the monitor setup for Windows If you use other operating systems perform the appropriate AUTO SETUP for those systems and also see Adjusting the image settings in DOS on page 11 i If the monitor is in standby mode STANDBY ON it may automatically turn off while you are waiting for it to warm up i The size and...

Page 13: ...s button at the bottom of the monitor to run the image setup 10 To clear the Image Setup test pattern press the ESC key on your keybord 11 Type Exit at the command prompt to return to Windows If you use other operating systems perform the appropriate Image Setup for those systems and also see Image Setup Windows 3 1 Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows Me Window XP or Windows NT workstation ...

Page 14: ...ter button to access the function 5 Using an Arrow button or select MANUAL press and then press once to select COARSE Left and right arrow adjustment indicators become illuminated see page 17 6 Use the Arrow buttons to manually adjust to correct as much as possible for jitter or noise in the image then press to save the changes 7 Use an Arrow button to select FINE and press the button 8 Use the Ar...

Page 15: ...Set the screen brightness and contrast to a comfortable level You may have to adjust these settings as the lighting changes during the day Many application programs let you select color combinations which can help you to view in comfort See the User controls section on page 15 for more information Working Practices i This section gives advice on what you should consider before you set up your moni...

Page 16: ...ing materials to clean your IBM monitor or any other electrical apparatus Caring for your Monitor i With the IBM Flat Panel Monitor you can adjust its position in various ways for maximum comfort Adjusting the Monitor Position Viewing Angle You can tilt the screen forward and backward as shown below figure A Swivel You can swivel the screen leftward and rightward as shown below figure A Height You...

Page 17: ...uto image setup Switch between input signals Icon Monitor controls and Display main OSD menu and selects highlighted menu item Moved the cursor to highlight icons or make adjustments Exits from current OSD menu 1 2 CONTROLS LOCK UNLOCK This feature allows you to secure the current control settings while allowing the user to adjust Brightness or Contrast so that they cannot be inadvertently changed...

Page 18: ...up be On for at least 15 minutes before making any screen adjustment OSD functions OSD Icon Description sub menu s AUTO If AUTO is selected the image will automatically adjust Control and Adjustments Adjusts brightness Adjusts contrast The IMAGE SET UP function is used to adjust the level of noise in the video signal which causes horizontal lines or areas on the screen where the image appears to b...

Page 19: ... decreases greenness Increases or decreases blueness COLORMODE USER COLOR MODE Red Green Blue To adjust the focus of the display This item allows you to remove any horizontal noise and clear or sharpen the image of characters Fine adjustments should be done after adjusting the Coarse If manual is selected the user will go to the manual adjustment screen Controls and Adjustments Changes the positio...

Page 20: ...ormation screens Information Display model name serial number year of manufacture and microcode level Display all preset modes stored in the monitor Display all user modes stored in the monitor The current display mode will be shown at the base of all information screens OSD TIME To select OSD display duration time 5 60 seconds H POSITION V POSITION Reset should return all available functions apar...

Page 21: ...s which require a high refresh rate to minimize flicker TFT technology is inherently flicker free If possible configure your computer for 1024 x 768 addressability at 60Hz vertical refresh rate For the display modes listed below the screen image has been optimized during manufacture Factory Set Display Modes Further Information Display modes Addressabillty Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640 x 4...

Page 22: ...several states as described in the table below As an ENERGY STAR 2000 Partner IBM has determined that this product meets the ENERGY 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 Power Management On Active off State Power Indicator Steady green Normal...

Page 23: ...rols section on page 15 Power Management section on page 20 Connecting your Monitor section on page 4 Adjust brightness and contrast Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to restore operation Check the Power Management software on your computer Press the to switch between analog and digital mode If the panel is the wrong mode for the signal being provided the monitor appears to go into s...

Page 24: ...or is flashing green every 0 5 second CHECK VIDEO CABLE message is shown and power indicator is steady amber Image appears to be smeared Image appears to be discolored A few dots are missing discolored or inappropriately lighted User Controls section on page 15 User Controls section on page 15 Select IMAGE SET UP menu in the OSD Then select MANUAL to adjust FINE COARSE settings Adjust the Color se...

Page 25: ... Separate Composite SOG Digital DVI 1 0 10 to 35 C 20 to 60 C 20 to 60 C 10 to 80 5 to 95 5 to 95 Image Power Input Power Consumption Video Input Communications Sync Input VESA DDC Type E DDC Supported Display Modes Environment Viewable Image Size Maximum Height Maximum Width Pixel Pitch Supply Voltage Rated Current Normal Operation Active off Off Input Signal Horiz Addressability Vert Addressabil...

Page 26: ...9 72 1 Hz 30 56 32 45 kHz 720 x 400 67 9 72 1 Hz 30 56 32 45 kHz 800 x 600 54 3 57 7 Hz 34 14 36 26 kHz 800 x 600 58 2 61 8 Hz 36 76 39 04 kHz 800 x 600 69 8 74 2 Hz 46 66 49 54 kHz 800 x 600 72 8 77 3 Hz 45 49 48 31 kHz 832 x 624 72 8 77 3 Hz 48 21 51 19 kHz 1024 x 768 58 2 61 8 Hz 46 95 49 85 kHz 1024 x 768 67 9 72 1 Hz 54 81 58 20 kHz 1024 x 768 72 8 77 3 Hz 58 20 61 80 kHz Display Mode Ranges ...

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