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legal.doc Page i Wednesday, July 12, 1995 5:16 PM First Edition (Sept 1995) Notices The following paragraph does not apply to the United Kingdom or any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: References in this publication to IBM products, programs, or services do not imply that IBM intends to make these available in all countries in which IBM operates.
legal.doc Page ii Wednesday, July 12, 1995 5:16 PM Power Cords DANGER Do not remove the covers under any circumstances. Do not connect the equipment to, or disconnect the equipment from, a mains power outlet during an electrical storm. For your safety, IBM provides a power cord with a grounded attachment plug to use with this IBM product. To avoid electrical shock, always use the power cord and plug with a properly grounded outlet.
como.toc Page 1 Wednesday, July 12, 1995 5:18 PM Contents Introduction ....................................................2 Getting started ...............................................3 Product Records ............................................4 General Specifications ..................................5 Installation ......................................................6 Connecting the Monitor.................................7 Optimising performance ...............................
use.doc Page 2 Sunday, July 16, 1995 3:45 PM Introduction Thank you for choosing this IBM product. This guide explains how to set up your monitor and how to obtain the best performance from it. Digital multi-frequency circuitry Features of this IBM monitor: Power management Supports both the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) “Energy Star” and the Swedish NUTEK power consumption requirements, conserving energy, reducing costs and prolonging monitor life.
use.doc Page 3 Sunday, July 16, 1995 3:45 PM Getting started Unpacking Unpacking checklist Your monitor is heavy, so handle it with care. Whenever you need to move or lift it, minimise the risk of injury by keeping your back straight and by keeping the weight near to your body. If in doubt, ask someone to assist you. The following items are supplied with this product. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your supplier.
use.doc Page 4 Sunday, July 16, 1995 3:45 PM Product Records Important: Be sure to retain your proof of purchase because it might be required to receive warranty service. You should record the following information. IBM G41 / G50 1. Monitor name ______________________________ 2. Machine type/model 3. Serial number ____________________ _________________________ 4. Date of purchase ____________________________ Information is on label at the back of the monitor.
use.doc Page 5 Sunday, July 16, 1995 3:45 PM General Specifications The following table provides the machine type and model number with their respective mains voltages and typical currents: G41: 14 inch (nominal) CRT with maximum viewable screen size, when measured diagonally of 336mm (13.2 inches) G50: 15 inch (nominal) FST with maximum viewable screen size, when measured diagonally of 342mm (13.
use.doc Page 6 Sunday, July 16, 1995 3:45 PM Installation Workplace preparation Your Workstation This section gives advice on the things that you should consider before you set up your monitor. Desk Positioning the Monitor Choose a suitable place to position the monitor. Ensure that the furniture or equipment can support the weight of the monitor. Allow adequate ventilation space around the monitor.
use.doc Page 7 Sunday, July 16, 1995 3:45 PM Connecting the Monitor Important: Before connecting the monitor, turn off the power supply to the computer and attached devices. If a switched mains power outlet is being used, ensure that it is turned off. Standard connection to a PC 1. Connect the signal cable to your computer taking care to ensure that you do not force the cable into your computer the wrong way round A . Your computer may have a video adapter card installed.
use.doc Page 8 Sunday, July 16, 1995 3:45 PM Optimising performance "Plug and Play" Monitor implementation of the VESA DDC standard offers the capability of automatic optimisation of monitor performance (“Plug and Play”). In order for automatic optimisation to be effective, the attaching computer must also be hardware and software enabled for DDC operation. The monitor sends data to the computer.
use.doc Page 9 Sunday, July 16, 1995 3:45 PM How to change display modes Your operating system manual defines the procedure you should follow to change the default display mode. Addressability Refresh Line Rate Notes 720 x 400 70 Hz NI 31.5 kHz DOS Prompt After selecting the optimum mode you need not perform this operation again unless you change your computer or software configuration. 640 x 480 60 Hz NI 31.5 kHZ VESA Notes: 640 x 480 72 Hz NI 35.5 kHZ VESA 1.
use.doc Page 10 Sunday, July 16, 1995 3:45 PM Adjusting the image The image is already optimised for many display modes. However, the controls can be used to adjust the image to your liking. IBM recommends that the factory preset image size position and shape is used when operating with a display mode listed in Table 1. 1 2 4 3 Saving and cancelling changes Your settings will be automatically saved after five seconds.
use.doc Page 11 Sunday, July 16, 1995 3:45 PM Brightness and Contrast adjustment By pressing the right hand side or the left hand side of keys 8 (brightness) or 9 (contrast). You can adjust the screen image. The pictures show how the image is affected. 8 9 IBM recommends that the contrast is adjusted so that white text on a dark background does not appear to “bloom”. (The edges of the characters should remain sharp). For ergonomic reasons it is recommended that the contrast is not adjusted to maximum.
use.doc Page 12 Sunday, July 16, 1995 3:45 PM Indicators Power Management To benefit from power management (electricity conservation), the monitor must be used in conjunction with a computer that implements the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) Display Power Management Signalling (DPMS) Standard.
use.doc Page 13 Sunday, July 16, 1995 3:45 PM 4. Off After a further period of inactivity in the Suspend state, the monitor will be instructed to enter the Off state. The screen will remain dark and the power indicator light will turn amber. When entering the Off state from the On state, there is a delay of 45 seconds between the screen blanking and the Off state being activated. Energy savings in this state meet the power consumption requirements of both Energy Star and Swedish NUTEK specification 803299.
use.doc Page 14 Sunday, July 16, 1995 3:45 PM Disabling DDC As previously mentioned, DDC offers “Plug and Play” ease of setup to the user. To take advantage of DDC requires suitable hardware and software inside your computer and it is possible that you will be attaching your monitor to a computer that does not support DDC. In most cases, this does not cause a problem other than the fact that the screen mode will need to be optimised manually.
use.doc Page 15 Sunday, July 16, 1995 3:45 PM Working with your Monitor The following suggestions may help you work more comfortably with your computer. Working Practices Rest Take regular breaks. Vary your posture, and stand up and stretch occasionally as prolonged use of computer workstations can be tiring. Back You should sit back in the chair and use the back rest. Hands Use a light touch on the keyboard, keeping your hands and fingers relaxed.
use.doc Page 16 Sunday, July 16, 1995 3:45 PM Troubleshooting If you have a problem setting up or using the monitor, you might be able to solve it yourself. Before calling IBM you should try the suggested actions that are appropriate to your problem. Problem Suggested action Problem Suggested action Screen is blank and power indicator is off. • Check monitor power switch is on. • Check wall mains outlet is switched on. • Check power cord is firmly plugged into the monitor and the mains outlet.
use.doc Page 17 Sunday, July 16, 1995 3:45 PM Problem Power indicator is flashing green. Suggested action • Display mode of the computer is outside the range of the monitor. Reconfigure the computer to use a supported display mode. Refer to the Specifications section on page 20 and to Table 1 on page 9. Image appears to be flickering. • The monitor is operating in an interlaced or low refresh rate display mode.
use.doc Page 18 Sunday, July 16, 1995 3:45 PM Further help If you are unable to correct the problem yourself, you may seek further help as follows: Call IBM HELPCENTER. In the US call 1-800-772-2227 In Canada call 1-800-565-3344 In other countries contact your dealer or other IBM authorised Servicer. Before calling, please have available as much of the following information as possible: 1. The information from the Product Records section on page 4. 2. Proof of purchase. 3. Description of problem. 4.
use.doc Page 19 Sunday, July 16, 1995 3:45 PM Glossary Addressability The number of horizontal and vertical picture elements (pels) in the image. The higher the addressability, the more detailed the image that can be displayed on the screen. (Addressability is sometimes referred to as resolution). DDC Display Data Channel. A VESA Standard enabling ‘Plug and Play’. Display Mode The way in which the image generated by the computer is displayed on the screen.
use.doc Page 20 Sunday, July 16, 1995 3:45 PM Specifications G41: 14 inch (nominal) CRT with maximum viewable screen size, when measured diagonally of 336mm (13.2 inches) G50: 15 inch (nominal) FST with maximum viewable screen size, when measured diagonally of 348mm (13.7 inches) Dimensions Width: Depth: Height: Weight - G41: Weight - G50: 359mm (14.1 inch) 395mm (15.5 inch) 367mm (14.4 inch) 13.5 Kg (30 lb.) 14.5 Kg (32 lb.
use.doc Page 21 Sunday, July 16, 1995 3:45 PM Compliances Power Management European Union (EU) Statement (2) Energy Star NUTEK Specification 803299 Safety CSA C22.2 No. 950 (1) This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22 / European Standard EN 55022.
use.doc Page 22 Sunday, July 16, 1995 3:45 PM Warranties Europe The warranty terms and conditions applicable in the country of purchase in respect of an IBM product are available from the supplier. Please retain them with your proof of purchase.
