Color Monitor T750 User's Guide English
T750_Sep.fm Page 2 Wednesday, May 22, 2002 10:13 AM First Edition (June/2002) Note: For important information, refer to the Monitor Safety and Warranty manual that comes with this monitor.
Contents 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 6 7 8 DEUTSCH Setting up the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Handling Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Workplace Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Setting up the monitor Product Description The IBM T750 Color Monitor works with a computer with a suitable on-board sub-system or Video Adapter card that can support SXGA 1280 x 1024, XGA 1024 x 768, SVGA 800 x 600, or VGA 640 x 480 at 60 Hz. FRANÇAIS ENGLISH T750_E.
T750_E.fm Page 4 Monday, June 3, 2002 3:05 PM Workplace Preparation 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. Position the monitor directly in front of you so that you do not have to twist your body to use it.
ENGLISH T750_E.fm Page 5 Monday, June 3, 2002 3:05 PM Back 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. DEUTSCH 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.
T750_E.fm Page 6 Monday, June 3, 2002 3:05 PM Connecting your Monitor for Analog Be sure to read the ‘Safety Information’ at the front of this User Guide 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).
ENGLISH T750_E.fm Page 7 Monday, June 3, 2002 3:05 PM 1. Purchase an industry standard DVI-D cable from your local computer supply store. 2. Turn off your computer and all attached devices. FRANÇAIS Connecting your Monitor for Digital DEUTSCH forward tilt c Tilt monitor all the way forward. 4. Squeeze the sides of the hinge cover (b) and pull it off. The cable cover (a) will also come off. 5. Gently lift the stand cover (c) along the top and then slide it backwards and off the stand. 6.
T750_E.fm Page 8 Monday, June 3, 2002 3:05 PM 7. Connect the DVI connector at the other end of the signal cable to the DVI port located on the back of the graphics adapter. See picture below. graphics adapter DVI Signal Cable 8. Replace the rear covers. 9. Connect the power cord to the power adapter first, then insert the plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 10. Switch on the power source and your computer. To turn on the monitor, push and release the power switch .
ENGLISH T750_E.fm Page 9 Monday, June 3, 2002 3:05 PM Device Driver Installation FRANÇAIS Use the User's Guide and Installation Files CD that comes with your monitor to install the appropriate device driver for your operating system. Installing the Windows XP device driver Insert the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer CDROM drive. 2. Click Start Control Panel the Display icon. 3. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab, and then click Advanced. 4.
T750_E.fm Page 10 Monday, June 3, 2002 3:05 PM 7. Click Next>, Next>, and then Finish to complete the installation. 8. Close the Display Properties window. 9. Remove the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD from the computer CD-ROM drive. Installing the Windows 2000 device driver To manually install or update the device driver for the Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional operating system, perform the following steps: 1. Click Start 2.
Control Panel and then double-click Display. 2. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab, and then click Advanced. 3. Click the Monitor tab, and then click Change. 4. When the Update Device Driver Wizard window opens, follow the steps in the previous paragraph. 5. Remove the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD from the computer CD-ROM drive. Settings Control Panel and then double-click Display. 1. Click Start 2.
T750_E.fm Page 12 Monday, June 3, 2002 3:05 PM 12 4. In the Select Device window, click Have Disk. 5. Insert the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer CDROM drive, type d:\ (change the drive letter to match your CD-ROM drive if it is not drive D) in the Copy manufacturer's files from: box, and click OK. 6. In the Select Device window, click the appropriate monitor model and then click OK. 7. In the Advanced Display Properties window, click Close. 8.
ENGLISH T750_E.fm Page 13 Monday, June 3, 2002 3:05 PM Auto Setup (Analog Only) and By pressing the keys simultaneously allows direct access to the auto set-up controls. Operating System DOS Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows Me or Windows XP DEUTSCH To optimise 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.
T750_E.fm Page 14 Monday, June 3, 2002 3:05 PM Auto Setup for DOS 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. 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.
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 CDROM drive. 5. Check the operating system installed on your computer and follow the instructions from the table below. Operating system installation steps Operating System Windows 3.1 Windows NT 3.
T750_E.fm Page 16 Monday, June 3, 2002 3:05 PM 9. When finished, the OSD main menu returns. Press the Exit button once to exit from the OSD. 10. 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 Auto Setup for DOS on page 14.
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 the initial OSD menu. 4. Use an Arrow button ( or ) to select the IMAGE LOCK icon and press the OSD Enter 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 21). 6.
T750_E.fm Page 18 Monday, June 3, 2002 3:19 PM Adjusting Your LCD Monitor User controls User control features Icon Control Description Input Change Switches the video input source. Inactive Exit Exits from menus and sub-menus Exits the OSD. Active Auto Setup Activates automatic setup and adjustment. Left Arrow Moves the cursor to highlight icons and other options. Brightness Directly accesses to Brightness on the OSD main menu.
Press the Exit button to move backwards through the sub-menus and exit from the OSD. Note: After making adjustments, the Power indicator LED will briefly turn amber to indicate that the new value has been saved. OSD Lock / Unlock This feature allows you to secure the current control settings, while allowing the user to adjust Brightness and Contrast, so that they cannot be inadvertently changed. You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by using the same procedure.
T750_E.fm Page 20 Monday, June 3, 2002 3:19 PM On-screen display (OSD) controls The settings adjustable with the user controls are viewed through the OnScreen Display (OSD). Press the OSD Enter button to activate the OSD. 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 adjustments.
(continued) COLOR Select the preset Color mode you find most comfortable and then fine tune the colors using the User submenu, if necessary. Fine Coarse PRESET Use the Arrow buttons to adjust away the interference. If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Fine adjustment, use the Coarse adjustment and then use Fine again. This function might change the width of the display image. Use the H-Position function to center the display image on the screen.
T750_E.fm Page 22 Monday, June 3, 2002 3:05 PM OSD Icon Description Changes the position of the OSD on the screen. OSD MENU POSITION INPUT SELECTION i INFORMATION 22 Submenu(s) Controls and Adjustments(Analog) Controls and Adjustments(Digital) H-POSITION Same as Analog V-POSITION This monitor can accept video signals through two different connectors. Most desktop computers use a DSUB connector. Select DVI-D among OSD controls when you use DVI connector.
Display modes The display mode the monitor uses is controlled by the computer. Therefore, 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 AUTO SETUP and the monitor controls. Unlike CRT monitors, which require a high refresh rate to minimize flicker, TFT technology is inherently flicker-free.
T750_E.fm Page 24 Monday, June 3, 2002 3:05 PM For image problems, you may want to run AUTO Setup again before consulting to this section. In most cases, AUTO SETUP can fix the problems. See Auto Setup for DOS on page 14 for details. Factory Set Display Modes Addressability Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency Analog Digital 640 × 350 70 Hz 31.5 kHz O O 640 × 480 75 Hz 37.5 kHz O O 640 × 480 72 Hz 37.8 kHz O O 640 × 480 66 Hz 35.0 kHz O O 640 × 480 60 Hz 31.
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 Signalling (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.
T750_E.fm Page 26 Monday, June 3, 2002 3:05 PM 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 Suggested Action Computer doesn’t boot after the graphics adapter is installed There is another graphics adapter in the computer Remove the other graphics adapter plugged into one of the expansion slot.
ENGLISH T750_E.fm Page 27 Monday, June 3, 2002 3:05 PM The monitor is in the Power Management Standby state Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to restore operation. Check the Power Management software on your computer The monitor is not receiving a video signal Check that the signal cable is firmly connected to the computer. Check that no pins are bent in the signal cable connector.
T750_E.fm Page 28 Monday, June 3, 2002 3:05 PM Problem A few dots are missing, discolored, or inappropriately lighted. 28 Possible Cause Suggested Action The LCD contains over 3,900,000 thinfilm transistors (TFTs). 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.
Further Help If you are unable to correct the problem yourself, you may seek further help as follows: Call the IBM HelpCenter(R). In the US call 1-800-772-2227 FRANÇAIS ENGLISH T750_E.fm Page 29 Monday, June 3, 2002 3:05 PM In Canada (Toronto Only) call 416-383-3344 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.
T750_E.fm Page 30 Monday, June 3, 2002 3:05 PM Specifications This color monitor (Type-model 6657-Hxx) uses a 17-inch TFT LCD Power consumption figures are for the monitor and the power supply combined. 30 Dimensions Height: Depth: Width: 431.0 mm (17.0 in.) 248.0 mm (9.8 in.) 436.2 mm (17.2 in.) Weight Unpackaged: Packaged: 7.0 Kg (15.43 lb) 9.0 Kg (19.84 lb) Tilt / Swivel Tilt: Swivel: – 4° / + 41° – 230° / + 90° Image Viewable Image Size: Maximum Height: Maximum Width: Pixel Pitch: 432.
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. FRANÇAIS ENGLISH T750_E.
T750_E.fm Page 32 Monday, June 3, 2002 3:05 PM Notices and Trademarks This section contains information on notices and trademarks. Notices IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used.
Trademarks The following terms, used in this publication, are trademarks or service marks of the IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both: HelpCenter IBM ® ENERGY STAR is a U.S. Govt. registered trademark. FRANÇAIS ENGLISH T750_E.fm Page 33 Monday, June 3, 2002 3:05 PM DEUTSCH Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.
