IBM THINKVISION MONITOR L150 User Manual

ThinkVisionTM Flat Panel Monitor  
L150  
English  
User's Guide  
English  
First Edition (June/2003)  
Note: For important information, refer to the Monitor Safety and Warranty manual that comes with  
this monitor.  
Contents  
Safety (Read first) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Adjusting the Monitor Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Caring for your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Connecting your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Turning on your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Setup for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000,  
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Setting up the Monitor  
Product Description  
The IBM ThinkVision L150 Monitor works with 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 75 Hz.  
Your option package includes the following:  
• IBM ThinkVision L150 Monitor  
• User's Guide and Installation Files CD  
• Monitor Safety and Warranty Information Manual  
• L150 Setup Guide  
• Power Cord  
• Analog Interface Cable - Attached to Monitor  
Handling Instructions  
Do not support the monitor  
within the screen area. The  
Liquid Crystal Display is  
glass and can be damaged  
by rough handling or  
1. To lift the monitor, place your hands on the areas indicated below.  
excessive pressure.  
2. Before using your monitor for the first time, remove the clear protective  
film from the front of the screen.  
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Workplace Preparation  
This section gives advice on  
what you should consider  
Height  
Position the monitor so that the top of the screen is slightly below your eye  
level when you sit at your workstation.  
before you set up your monitor.  
Orientation  
Choose a position that gives the least reflection from lights and windows,  
usually at a right angle to any windows. Position the monitor directly in front of  
you so that you do not have to twist your body to use it. Tilt the monitor to a  
comfortable viewing angle.  
Adjusting the Monitor Position  
Viewing Angle  
You can tilt the screen backward and forward as shown below.  
Working Practices  
This section gives  
advice on how you can  
work comfortably and reduce  
fatigue.  
Rest  
Take regular breaks. Vary your posture, stand up and stretch occasionally as  
prolonged use of computer workstations can be tiring.  
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Back  
Sit back in your chair and use the backrest.  
Hands  
Adjust the seat height so that your forearms are approximately horizontal and  
your wrists are straight when using the keyboard. Your upper arms should be  
relaxed with your elbows near your body.  
Use a light touch on the keyboard, keeping your hands and fingers relaxed.  
Allow a space in front of the keyboard to rest your wrists when not typing.  
Consider using a wristpad.  
Eyesight  
Working with monitors, in common with any prolonged close work, can be  
visually demanding. Look away from the screen periodically and have your  
eyesight checked regularly.  
Screen settings  
Set the screen brightness and contrast to a comfortable level. You may have  
to adjust this as the lighting changes during the day. Many application  
programs let you select color combinations which can help you to view in  
section on page 15 for more information.  
Caring for your Monitor  
Be sure to turn off the power before you perform any maintenance on the  
monitor. Clean your monitor as follows:  
Gently wipe the device covers and the screen with a soft cloth.  
Remove finger marks and grease with a damp cloth and mild detergent;  
do not use solvents or abrasives.  
Never use flammable cleaning material to clean your IBM monitor or any  
other electrical apparatus.  
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Connecting your Monitor  
Be sure to read the 'Safety'  
Information located in the  
Monitor Safety and Warranty  
Information Manual before  
carrying out this procedure.  
1. Turn off your computer and all attached devices.  
2. Connect the signal cable to the video port on the back of your computer.  
This port might be directly attached to your computer (figure A), or it  
might be part of a video adapter card (figure B). The video port on your  
computer or video adapter card might be blue to match the blue  
connector on your monitor’s video cable.  
3. The supplied power cord is not attached to the monitor. If you would like  
to route the power cord through the stand, follow the instructions below:  
forward tilt  
a
b
a. Tilt the monitor all the way forward.  
b. Hold the top of the cable cover (a) and pull it off.  
c. Gently lift the stand cover (b) and slide it backwards and off the stand.  
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d. Connect the power cord to the power port on the back of your monitor  
as shown in the illustration below.  
e. Put the stand cover (e) back then put the cable cover (f) back.  
f
e
forward tilt  
4. Insert the plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet.  
Turning on your Monitor  
1. Turn on the power source and your computer.  
2. To turn on your monitor, push and release the power switch marked  
To turn off your monitor, push and release the power switch again.  
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3. Turn on the monitor and then the computer.  
4. To update or install device drivers, follow the instructions in the  
5. To optimize the displayed image, run Image Setup by following the  
instructions in the Automatic Image Setup section on page 11.  
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Installing the Device Driver  
Installing the Device Driver for Windows 95 or Windows 98  
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This section must be  
completed before  
continuing with the  
Windows 95 or Windows 98  
Image Setup section on  
page 13.  
To install the device driver in Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98, do the  
following:  
Note: You must download files from the User's Guide and Installation Files  
CD to use the Plug and Play feature in Windows 95 or Windows 98.  
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 your computer to  
start the Windows 95 or Windows 98 operating system.  
Your computer’s Plug and Play code might warn you that your system  
hardware has changed. This means that it has detected your new  
monitor for the first time.  
4. Open the Display Properties window by clicking Start > Settings >  
Control Panel and then double-clicking on the Display icon.  
On LCD monitors, unlike  
CRTs, a faster refresh rate  
does not improve display quality.  
For optimal performance, use  
1024 x 768 at a refresh rate of  
60Hz.  
5. Click the Settings tab.  
6. If you are using Windows 95, do the following:  
a. Click the Change Display Type button.  
b. Click the Change Monitor Type button.  
If you are using Windows 98, do the following:  
a. Click the Advanced button.  
b. Click the Monitor tab.  
c. Open the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window by clicking on the  
Change button and then select the Next button.  
d. 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 User’s Guide and Installation Files CD into the CD drive 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. Select IBM ThinkVision LCD L150 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.  
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12. Restart the computer.  
The system will automatically select the maximum refresh rate and  
corresponding Color Matching Profiles.  
Installing the Device Driver for Windows 2000 or Windows Me  
This section must be  
completed before  
continuing with the  
Windows 2000 or Windows  
Me Image Setup section  
on page 13.  
To install the device driver in Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional or  
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me), do the following:  
Note: You must download files from the User's Guide and Installation Files  
CD to use the Plug and Play feature in Windows 2000 or Windows Me.  
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 your computer to  
start the Windows 2000 or Windows Me operating system.  
On LCD monitors, unlike  
CRTs, a faster refresh rate  
does not improve display quality.  
For optimal performance, use  
1024 x 768 at a refresh rate of  
60Hz.  
4. Open the Display Properties window by clicking Start > Settings >  
Control Panel and then double-clicking on the Display icon.  
5. Click the Settings tab.  
6. Click the Advanced button.  
7. Click the Monitor tab.  
8. Click the Properties button.  
9. Click the Driver tab.  
10. Open the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window by clicking on Change  
button and then select the Next button.  
11. Select “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 User’s Guide and Installation Files 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. Select IBM ThinkVision LCD L150 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.  
17. Restart the computer.  
The system will automatically select the maximum refresh rate and  
corresponding Color Matching Profiles.  
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Installing the Device Driver for Windows XP  
This section must be  
completed before  
To install the device driver in Microsoft Windows XP, do the following:  
Note: You must download files from the User's Guide and Installation Files  
CD to use the Plug and Play feature in Windows XP.  
continuing with the  
Windows XP Image Setup  
section on page 13.  
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 your computer to  
start the Windows XP operating system.  
4. Open the Display Properties window by clicking Start > Settings >  
Control Panel and then double-clicking on the Display icon.  
On LCD monitors, unlike  
CRTs, a faster refresh rate  
does not improve display quality.  
For optimal performance, use  
1024 x 768 at a refresh rate of  
60Hz.  
5. Click the Settings tab.  
6. Click the Advanced button.  
7. Click the Monitor tab.  
8. Click the Properties button.  
9. Click the Driver tab.  
10. Open the Hardware Update Wizard window by clicking on Update  
Driver and then click the Next button.  
11. Select “Install from a list or Specific location(Advanced)” and then click  
the Next button.  
12. Insert the User’s Guide and Installation Files 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. Select IBM ThinkVision LCD L150 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.  
17. Restart the computer.  
The system will automatically select the maximum refresh rate and  
corresponding Color Matching Profiles.  
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Automatic Image Setup  
Image Setup ( )  
When you first use your monitor you must perform Image Setup (  
procedure sets up your monitor to process the video signals from your  
computer without image discoloration or smearing. After you perform Image  
). This  
The Setup Utility  
included on the installation  
CD is for displaying dot patterns.  
They do not replace or modify the  
display driver.  
Setup (  
), the settings are stored and used each time you turn on the  
monitor.  
To optimize the displayed image a set-up utility is provided on the CD.  
Operation of the utility is dependent on the operating system on your  
computer. For correct operation locate the operating system on your  
computer from the table below and follow the appropriate instructions. You  
The Image Setup (  
)
instructions require the monitor to  
warm up for 15 minutes. This is  
not required for normal operation.  
can choose to run IMAGE SETUP (  
) for each operating system that you use.  
This means that if you use your monitor while running any version of  
Windows and also use it from within DOS (not a DOS window), you must run  
By pressing the Auto key, you will  
have direct access to Automatic  
Image Setup Adjustment.  
IMAGE SETUP (  
) for both Windows and DOS. You can run versions of IMAGE  
SETUP (  
) in any order.  
Operating System  
Corresponding Image Setup Procedure  
Image Setup ( ) for DOS on page 12  
Image Setup (  
DOS  
Windows 95, Windows 98,  
Windows 2000,  
) for Windows 95, Windows 98,  
Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows ME,  
Windows XP on page 13  
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Microsoft Windows NT ,  
Windows Me or Windows XP  
Before you begin IMAGE SETUP (  
) for your computer:  
1. Make sure the computer’s video mode is set in the range of the  
supported screen resolution shown in the table on page 20.  
The IMAGE SETUP (  
)
You should perform IMAGE SETUP (  
) for each screen mode you use.  
process only applies to the  
current screen mode. When a new  
mode is selected, repeat this  
section to reset the monitor.  
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Image Setup for DOS  
To set up the monitor automatically in DOS, do the following:  
If the monitor is in sleep  
mode, it may automatically  
turn off while you are waiting for it  
to warm up. If this happens, turn  
off the monitor and turn it on again  
after a few seconds.  
1. Turn on the monitor first; then turn on the computer.  
If the message CHECK SIGNAL CABLEis displayed, or if nothing is  
displayed, check:  
that the video interface cable is connected properly.  
the correct video adapter card is installed.  
the correct supported display mode is selected for your computer.  
If you are using PC-DOS/V,  
change to U.S. mode by  
typing CHEV US and pressing  
ENTER at the command prompt.  
2. Wait approximately 15 minutes, until the monitor warms up.  
3. Insert the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer CD-  
ROM drive.  
4. Display the command prompt screen of the DOS full-screen display.  
5. Type d:\ (change the drive letter to match your CD-ROM drive if it is not  
drive D).  
6. Type TESTPATand press ENTER.  
7. Select from the screen the number for the color or text mode you want to  
set up.  
8. Select from the screen the number for the video mode you want to set  
up. You can repeat this process for as many of the color and video  
modes as you need.  
The size and diversity of the  
dot pattern varies with the  
screen resolution.  
9. When the dot pattern appears, press the Image Setup (  
the bottom of the monitor. This activates the IMAGE SETUP (  
) button at  
)
procedure, which will optimize the display settings with the provided dot  
patterns.  
The screen will momentarily turn black while auto adjustment proceeds.  
10. When finished, the Auto Adjustment menu disappears and the screen  
returns to a normal display.  
11. Press the ESCAPE key to exit the test pattern program.  
12. Type EXITat the command prompt to return to Windows.  
If you use other operating systems, perform the appropriate Image Setup  
(
) for those systems using instructions given in "Image Setup (  
) for  
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows ME,  
Windows XP on page 13".  
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Setup for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000,  
Windows Me or Windows XP  
To set up the monitor automatically in Windows 95, Windows 98,  
Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows XP, do the following:  
If the monitor is in sleep  
mode, it may automatically  
1. Turn on the monitor and then the computer.  
turn off while you are waiting for it  
to warm up.  
If the message CHECK SIGNAL CABLEis displayed, or if nothing is  
displayed, check:  
that the video interface cable is connected properly.  
the correct video adapter card is installed.  
the correct supported display mode is selected for your computer.  
2. Wait approximately 15 minutes, until the monitor warms up.  
3. Drag the icon bar and tool bar, if they are displayed, to the bottom of the  
screen.  
4. Insert the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer CD-  
ROM drive.  
The size and diversity of the  
dot pattern varies with the  
screen resolution.  
5. Check the operating system installed on your computer and follow the  
instructions from the table below.  
Operating system installation steps  
Operating System  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Windows 95,  
Windows 98,  
Windows 2000,  
Windows NT,  
Windows Me or  
Windows XP  
Type D:\TESTPAT(change  
the drive letter to match your  
CD-ROM drive if it is not drive  
D) and press ENTER  
Select  
START  
Select  
RUN  
6. When the test pattern appears, press the Image Setup (  
) button at  
the bottom of the monitor. This activates the IMAGE SETUP procedure,  
which will optimize the display settings with the provided test patterns.  
The screen will momentarily turn black while auto adjustment proceeds.  
7. When finished, the Auto Adjustment menu disappears and the screen  
returns to a normal display.  
8. Press the ESC key to return to Windows.  
You have completed the monitor setup for Windows. If you are using the DOS  
operating system, go to Image Setup (  
) for DOS on page 12.  
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Manual Image Setup  
Normally, you can complete the setup procedure using IMAGE SETUP (  
however, if your screen image is still distorted after you perform IMAGE SETUP  
) or the User’s Guide and Installation CD does not run on your system,  
);  
(
perform MANUAL SETUP.  
If the monitor is in sleep  
mode, it might automatically  
turn off 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 on the screen.  
3. Press the OSD Enter button  
at the bottom of the bezel to display the  
initial OSD menu.  
4. Use the  
5. Use the  
button to select the Image Setup icon ( ) and press the  
OSD Enter button  
to access.  
button to select Manual. Press Enter and Clock becomes  
highlighted. Press Enter again and adjust the screen quality settings.  
Press Enter twice to select Phase, the right arrow icon, and then Enter  
again to select phase. Adjust Phase, then press Enter twice to save  
and exitsub-menu.  
6. Press the Exit (  
) button to exit Image Setup.  
You have completed monitor setup.  
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Adjusting your LCD Monitor  
User Controls Accessible Via On Screen Display (OSD)  
User control features  
Direct access controls  
Icon  
Control  
Description  
Image Setup  
Activates automatic image adjustment.  
Directly accesses the Brightness setting on  
the OSD main menu.  
Brightness  
OSD Enter  
Displays the OSD main menu.  
Switches the monitor on and off.  
Power Switch  
Main OSD menu controls  
Icon  
Control  
Description  
Exits from menus and sub-menus and  
cancels sub-menu settings.  
Exit  
Cancel  
Moves the cursor to highlight icons and  
other options.  
Left Arrow  
Moves the cursor to highlight icons and  
other options.  
Right Arrow  
Enters menus and sub-menus and selects  
the highlighted option.  
OSD Enter  
OK  
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Operation  
The image is already  
optimized for many display  
modes; however, the user  
controls can be used to adjust the  
image to your liking.  
Press the OSD Enter button to display the main OSD menu.  
Use the Arrow buttons to move among the icons. Select an icon and press  
OSD Enter to access a function. If there is a sub-menu, you can move  
between options using the Arrow buttons, then press OSD Enter to select  
a function. Use the Arrow buttons to make adjustments. Press the  
button to save.  
The settings are saved after  
adjustment and when  
exiting the OSD and will be  
effective thereafter.  
Press the Exit/Cancel (  
menus, cancel settings, and exit from the OSD.  
) button to move backwards through the sub-  
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On-Screen Display (OSD) Controls  
The settings can be adjusted with the user controls on the On-Screen Display  
(OSD). Press the OSD Enter button ( ) to activate the OSD.  
The LCD monitor needs  
time to become thermally  
Initial appearance of OSD  
stable the first time you turn it on  
each day. Thus, to achieve more  
accurate adjustments for  
parameters, allow the LCD  
monitor to warm up (be On) for at  
least 15 minutes before making  
any screen adjustments.  
Brightness/Contrast  
Exit  
OK  
OSD functions  
OSD Icon on  
Main Menu  
Submenu  
Description  
Controls and Adjustments  
Adjusts brightness.  
Brightness/  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Adjusts contrast.  
Contrast  
Moves the screen left or right.  
Horizontal Position  
Vertical Position  
Image Position  
Moves the screen up or down.  
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OSD Icon on  
Main Menu  
Submenu  
Description  
Controls and Adjustments  
Activates automatic image adjustment.  
Image Setup  
Automatic  
Manual  
Use the  
or  
button to adjust the interference. If satisfactory results are  
not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Clock adjustment and then  
use Phase again.  
Clock  
Phase  
Adjusts intensity of red, green and blue.  
Color  
1. Preset Mode  
Image  
Properties  
6500K  
7200K  
9300K  
6500K makes the screen redder.  
7200K adjusts the screen to the default color settings.  
9300K makes the screen bluer.  
2. Custom  
Increases or decreases 'red'.  
Increases or decreases 'green'.  
Increases or decreases 'blue'.  
Red  
Green  
Blue  
Shows resolution, refresh rate, and product details.  
Note: This screen does not allow any changes to the settings.  
Options  
Information  
Language  
The language chosen affects only the  
language of the OSD.  
It has no effect on any software running  
on the computer.  
Select one of the 5 languages  
(English, French, Italian, German  
and Spanish) to use for the OSD.  
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OSD Icon on  
Main Menu  
(Continued)  
Submenu  
Description  
Controls and Adjustments  
Adjusts menu location on the screen.  
Options  
Menu Position  
1. Default  
2. Custom  
Returns the menu position to the default settings.  
Changes the horizontal position of OSD.  
Changes the vertical position of OSD.  
Horizontal  
Vertical  
Resets monitor to the original settings.  
Factory Default  
Cancel  
Reset  
Does not make the adjustment.  
Resets the settings.  
Changes button repeat rate and menu time out setting.  
Accessibility  
Selects  
or  
button repeating rate. Off - increases by 1 each time the  
button is pressed.  
Default - increases continuously  
while the button is pressed.  
Slow - increases by 1 every 2  
Button repeat  
rate  
seconds while the button is pressed.  
Sets the length of time the OSD will  
Use the  
or  
button to select  
remain active after the last time a button is the time from 5 to 60 seconds.  
pressed.  
Menu time out  
Exits from current OSD MENU.  
/
Cancels adjustments and exits sub-menu screens.  
Exit / Cancel  
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Further Information  
Display Modes  
Your computer controls the monitor’s display mode. Refer to your computer  
documentation for details on how to change display modes.  
The image size, position and shape might change when the display mode  
changes. This is normal and the image can be readjusted using IMAGE SETUP  
(
) and the monitor controls.  
Unlike CRT monitors, which require a high refresh rate to minimize flicker,  
TFT technology is inherently flicker-free. If possible, configure your computer  
for 1024 × 768 addressability at 60Hz vertical refresh rate.  
For the display modes listed on the next page, the screen image has been  
optimized during manufacture.  
For image problems, you  
may want to run AUTO  
Factory Set Display Modes  
Setup again before consulting this  
section. In most cases, AUTO  
SETUP can fix the problems. See  
Addressability  
Refresh Rate  
Horizontal Frequency  
640 × 350  
640 × 480  
70 Hz  
75 Hz  
72 Hz  
66 Hz  
60 Hz  
70 Hz  
56 Hz  
60 Hz  
72 Hz  
75 Hz  
75 Hz  
60 Hz  
70 Hz  
75 Hz  
31.5 kHz  
37.5 kHz  
37.8 kHz  
35.0 kHz  
31.5 kHz  
31.4 kHz  
35.1 kHz  
37.8 kHz  
48.0 kHz  
46.8 kHz  
49.7 kHz  
48.4 kHz  
56.5 kHz  
60.0 kHz  
Image Setup (  
)
for DOS on  
Page 12 for details.  
640 × 480  
640 × 480  
640 × 480  
720 × 400  
800 × 600  
800 × 600  
800 × 600  
800 × 600  
832 × 624  
1024 × 768 †  
1024 × 768  
1024 x 768  
† Recommended  
Note: VESA timings are as detailed in the VESA “Display Monitor Timing Specification”.  
Version 1.0, Revision 0.8, dated 09/17/98.  
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Power Management  
If your computer has  
previously been used  
with a CRT monitor and is  
currently configured to a  
display mode outside the  
range that the Flat Panel  
monitor can display, your  
monitors failsafe feature  
will display an image  
The power management feature is invoked when the computer recognizes  
that you have not used your mouse or keyboard for a user-definable period.  
There are several states as described in the table below.  
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As an ENERGY STAR Partner, IBM has determined that this product meets the  
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ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.  
For optimal performance, switch off your monitor at the end of each working  
sufficient to allow you to re-  
configure the computer,  
preferably to 1024 x 768 at  
60Hz.  
day, or whenever you expect to leave it unused for long periods during the  
day.  
Power  
Indicator  
Restoring  
Operation  
State  
Screen  
Compliance  
On  
Active Off  
Steady green  
Blinking green  
Normal  
Blank  
Press a key or  
move the mouse. *  
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ENERGY STAR  
* There may be a slight delay before the picture reappears.  
Product Disposal  
The fluorescent lamp in the liquid crystal display contains a small amount of  
mercury. Dispose of it as required by local ordinances and regulations.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you have a problem setting up or using your monitor, you might be able to  
solve it yourself. Before calling your retailer or IBM, try the suggested actions  
that are appropriate to your problem.  
Possible  
Cause  
Problem  
Suggested Action  
Reference  
Remove the other  
graphics adapter plugged  
into one of the expansion  
slot.  
Computer does  
not boot after  
the graphics  
adapter is  
There is  
another  
graphics  
adapter in the  
computer  
Connecting  
section on  
If the card is built-in to  
the motherboard, check  
your system manual for  
instructions on how to  
disable the built-in adapter.  
installed  
The screen  
image is  
garbled or  
unusable  
(rolling screen  
images,  
overlapping  
screen images  
or a blank  
screen)  
The display  
driver is trying  
to use a  
setting your  
monitor does  
not support  
Connecting  
section on  
Select the correct  
monitor.  
Ensure that the  
electrical outlet and the  
monitor are both switched  
on.  
Check that the power  
cord is firmly plugged into  
the electrical outlet and the  
power supply unit.  
Connecting  
section on  
Screen is blank  
and power  
indicator is off  
No power to  
monitor  
If the power cord plug  
has a removable fuse,  
replace it.  
Try another power  
cord.  
Try another electrical  
outlet.  
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Possible  
Cause  
Problem  
Suggested Action  
Reference  
User  
Controls  
Accessible  
Screen  
Display  
Screen is blank  
and power  
indicator is  
Brightness  
and Contrast  
may be too  
low  
Adjust brightness and  
contrast.  
steady green  
(OSD) section  
Press any key on the  
keyboard or move the  
mouse to restore  
operation.  
Power  
The monitor is  
in the Power  
Saving state  
section on  
Check the Power  
Management software on  
your computer  
Check that the signal  
cable is firmly connected to  
the computer.  
Connecting  
section on  
The monitor is  
not receiving  
a video signal  
Check that no pins are  
Screen is blank  
and power  
bent in the signal cable  
connector.  
indicator is  
blinking green.  
Press any key on the  
keyboard or move the  
mouse to restore  
operation.  
Power  
The monitor is  
in the Active  
Off state  
section on  
Check the Power  
Management software on  
your computer.  
Display mode  
of the  
computer is  
outside the  
range of the  
monitor  
Further  
Reconfigure the  
computer to use a  
section on  
supported display mode.  
User  
Select Image Setup  
There are  
noises in the  
video signal  
Image appears  
to be smeared  
Controls  
section on  
page 17  
menu in the OSD. Then  
select MANUAL to adjust  
Phase/Clock settings.  
User  
Image appears  
to be  
discolored  
The Color  
setting may  
be incorrect  
Adjust the Color  
settings.  
Controls  
section on  
page 17  
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Possible  
Cause  
Problem  
Suggested Action  
Reference  
A few dots are  
missing,  
discolored, or  
inappropriately  
lighted.  
A small number of missing, discolored, or  
lighted dots may be present on the screen,  
which is an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT  
LCD technology and is not an LCD defect.  
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Help and Service Information  
If you are unable to correct the problem yourself, you may seek further help  
as follows:  
®
Call the IBM HelpCenter .  
In the US call 1-800-772-2227  
In Canada (Toronto Only) call 416-383-3344  
In Canada (all others) call 1-800-565-3344  
If possible, stay by your  
computer. Your Technical  
Support Representative may wish  
to go through the problem with  
you during the call.  
In other countries contact your dealer, retailer, or other IBM authorized  
Servicer.  
Before calling, please have available as much of the following information as  
possible:  
More help, late-breaking  
news and details of the latest  
accessories for these products  
may be found on the worldwide  
web at:  
1. Model and serial number from the label on your monitor.  
2. Purchase receipt.  
3. Description of problem.  
4. Computer type and model.  
5. System configuration (hardware fitted, etc.).  
6. System BIOS version number.  
7. Operating System and version number.  
8. Display driver version number.  
9. Video Adapter Type.  
accessories  
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Specifications  
This color monitor (Type-model 6636-xx2) uses a 15-inch TFT LCD  
Dimensions  
Height:  
Depth:  
Width:  
370 mm (14.57 in.)  
214 mm (8.43 in.)  
363.6 mm (14.32 in.)  
Weight  
Unpackaged:  
Packaged:  
4.202 Kg (8.85 lb)  
5.620 Kg (12.379 lb)  
Tilt  
Tilt:  
– 4° / + 40°  
Image  
Viewable Image Size:  
Maximum Height:  
Maximum Width:  
Pixel Pitch:  
381 mm (15.0 in.)  
228 mm (8.98 in.)  
304 mm (11.97 in.)  
0.297 mm (.010 in.) (H)  
× 0.297 mm (.010 in.) (V)  
Power Input  
Supply Voltage:  
Max Supply Current:  
100 - 240 V ac, 50/60 Hz  
0.5 A  
Power  
Consumption  
Normal Operation:  
Active off:  
< 25 W  
< 2 W  
Power consumption figures  
are for the monitor and the  
power supply combined.  
Video Input  
Input Signal:  
Analog Direct Drive, 75 ohm 0.7 V  
1024 pixels (max)  
768 lines (max)  
Horiz. Addressability:  
Vert. Addressability:  
Clock Frequency:  
80 MHz  
Communications  
VESA DDC:  
2 B  
Supported Display  
Modes  
VESA Standard modes between  
Horiz. Frequency:  
IBM, VESA, HP, Sun, Mac  
30 kHz - 61 kHz  
Vert. Frequency:  
56 Hz - 75 Hz  
Environment  
Temperature:  
Operating:  
Storage:  
10 to 35° C (5 to 95° F)  
- 20 to 60° C (-4 to 140° F)  
- 20 to 60° C (-4 to 140° F)  
Shipping:  
Humidity:  
Operating:  
Storage:  
10 to 80%  
5 to 95%  
5 to 95%  
Shipping:  
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Service Information  
The following parts are for use by IBM service or IBM authorized dealers to support  
the customer warranty. Parts are for service use only.  
Model Type 6636-XX2  
31P9960  
31P9963  
31P9965  
6636-AB2  
6636-AB2  
6636-AB2  
Monitor - Stealth Black  
Stand - Stealth Black  
Analog Video Cable  
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