ENGLISH T541 Flat Panel Monitor User Guide
First Edition (September / 2002) Note : For important information, refer to the Monitor Safety and Warranty manual that comes with this monitor. This publication could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are made periodically to the information herein; these changes will be made in later editions. IBM may make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or program(s) at any time.
ENGLISH T541 Flat Panel Monitor User Guide Contents Setting up the monitor ...............................................................................................2 System Hardware Requirements .........................................................................2 Handling Instructions ...........................................................................................2 Desk Top Use.......................................................................................................
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 1. Do not support the monitor within the screen area. The Liquid Crystal Display is glass 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.
ENGLISH Desk Top Use - 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).
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. The analog connector is 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.
ENGLISH 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. [To switch off your monitor, push and release the power switch again.] ] 2. Switch on your computer. 3.
Monitor Driver Installation Driver installation for Windows 95 or Windows 98 This section must be completed before continuing with the Windows95 or Windows98 Auto Setup on page 10. i On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality. IBM recommends using either 1024 x 768 at a refresh rate of 60Hz or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate of 60Hz. 6 To use the Plug and Play feature in Microsoft®Windows®95 or Windows 98, files should be loaded from the IBM Monitor CD. 1.
ENGLISH Driver Installation for Windows 2000 or Windows Me This section must be completed before continuing with the Windows2000 ,Windows Me Auto Setup on page 10. i On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality. IBM recommends using either 1024 x 768 at a refresh rate of 60Hz or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate of 60Hz. To use the Plug and Play feature in Microsoft Windows 2000 or Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition(Me) files should be loaded from the IBM Monitor CD.
Driver Installation for Windows XP This section must be completed before continuing with the Windows XP Auto Setup on page 10. i On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality. IBM recommends using either 1024 x 768 at a refresh rate of 60Hz or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate of 60Hz. 8 To use the Plug and Play feature in Microsoft Windows XP files should be loaded from the IBM Monitor CD. 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. 2.
ENGLISH Image Setup for analog input Auto Setup Before carrying out this section, it is very important that the correct monitor drivers have been installed.(See pages 6 and 8) i The Setup Utility included on the setup CD displays a test pattern of dots. It does not replace or modify the display drivers. i The Auto Setup instructions require the monitor to be warmed up for 15 minutes. This is not required for normal operation.
AutoSetup for Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP or Windows NT i If the monitor is in standby mode (STANDBY ON), it may automatically turn off while you are waiting for it to warm up. 1. Turn on the monitor first; then the computer. If the message CHECK VIDEO CABLE is displayed, or if nothing is displayed, check: • that the video interface cable is not connected properly. • the correct video adapter card is not installed. 2.
ENGLISH Adjusting the image settings in DOS i If the monitor is in standby mode (STANDBY ON), it may automatically turn off while you are waiting for it to warm up. If this happens, switch off the monitor and switch it on again after a few seconds. 1. Turn on the monitor first; then the computer. i 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. If you are using PC-DOS/V, change to U.S. mode by typing ‘CHEV US’ and pressing ENTER at the command prompt. You must use when you run DOS Auto Setup.
Manually adjusting the image settings i If the monitor is in standby mode (STANDBY ON), it might automatically turn off while you are waiting for it to warm up. 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 setup CD does not run on your system, perform MANUAL SETUP. 1. Have your monitor turned on for about 15 minutes, until the monitor warms up. 2.
ENGLISH Ergonomic Considerations Workplace Preparation i This section gives advice on what you should consider before you set up your monitor. Height Position the monitor so that the top of the screen is slightly below your eye level when you sit at your workstation. Orientation - Choose a position that gives the least reflection from lights and windows, usually at a right angle to any windows. - Positon the monitor directly in front of you so that you do not have to twist your body to use it.
Adjusting the Monitor Position i With the IBM Flat Panel Monitor, you can adjust its position in various ways for maximum comfort. 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 can adjust height of the screen(figure B). 1 (Figure A) 2 (Figure B) Caring for your Monitor Be sure to turn off the power before you perform any maintenance on the monitor.
ENGLISH Adjusting Your LCD Monitor User controls 1 2 USER CONTROL FEATURES Icon Monitor controls Switches the monitors on and off. Display main OSD menu and selects highlighted menu item. and Moved the cursor to highlight icons or make adjustments. Exits from current OSD menu. i The image is already optimized for many display modes, however the user controls can be used to adjust the image to your liking. Icon Direct Access Functions Bring up Brightness adjustment. Bring up auto image setup.
On-screen display (OSD) controls i The LCD monitor needs time to become thermally 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 adjustment. The settings adjustable with the user controls are viewed through the On Screen Display (OSD). Press the enter button [ ] to display the main OSD menu.
ENGLISH OSD Icon Description If manual is selected, the user will go to the manual adjustment screen. Sub-menu(s) MANUAL • Fine • Coarse IMAGE SET-UP CONT Select the COLOR MODE you find most comfortable or fine tune the colors using the USER COLOR MODE menu, if necessary. COLOR MODE COLOR Controls and Adjustments To adjust the focus of the display. This item allows you to remove any horizontal noise and clear or sharpen the image of characters.
OSD Icon RESET Description Sub-menu(S) Controls and 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 presets. Moves the screen left and right . Is not availible with a digital input H-POSITION Moves the screen up and down. Is not availible with a digital input V-POSITION Changes the size of the OSD menu on the screen.
ENGLISH Further Information Display modes i 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, you may need to re-attach the CRT monitor temporarily until you have reconfigured the computer, preferably to 1024 x 768 at 60Hz. The display mode the monitor uses is controlled by the computer. Therefore, you should refer to your computer documentation for details on how to change display modes.
Power Management To benefit from power management, the monitor must be used in conjunction with a computer that implements the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) Display Power Management Signaling (DPMS) Standard. 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.
ENGLISH 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. Problem Possible Cause Suggested Action Reference Connecting your Monitor section on page 4. Screen is blank and power indicator is off. No power to monitor. • Ensure that the electrical outlet and the monitor are both switched on.
Problem Screen is blank and power indicator is flashing green every 0.5 second Possible Cause Suggested Action Display mode of • Reconfigure key on the the computer is computer to use a supported outside the display mode. range of the monitor CHECK VIDEO The monitor is CABLE not receving a message is video signal shown and power indicator is steady amber. • Check that the signal cabel is firmly connected to the computer. • Check that no pins are bent in the signal cable connector.
ENGLISH Specifications This color monitor (Type-model 9512-Hxx) uses a 15-inch TFT LCD. Height: 13.37 inch(339.5 mm) - Min 18.29 inch(464.5 mm) - Max W H Width: 14.38 inch(365.2 mm) Depth: 10.19 inch(259.0 mm) D i Power consumption figures are for the monitor and the power supply combined. Weight With Stand: 5.3 kg (11.68 lbs) Image Viewable Image Size: Maximum Height: Maximum Width: Pixel Pitch: 15-inch (381.0 mm) 304.1 mm 228.1 mm 0.297 mm (H) x 0.
Display Mode Ranges 24 Addressabillty Refresh Rate / Range ( + / - 3%) Horizontal Frequency / Range ( + / - 3%) 640 x 480 58.2 ~ 61.8 Hz 30.56 ~ 32.45 kHz 640 x 480 64.0 ~ 68.0 Hz 33.95 ~ 36.05 kHz 640 x 480 72.8 ~ 77.3 Hz 36.38 ~ 38.63 kHz 640 x 350 67.9 ~ 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.
