Setting up the monitor Product Description The IBM ThinkVision L191p 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.
Workplace Preparation This section gives advice on what you should consider before you set up your monitor. Lift the monitor by placing your hands where indicated below. Before using your monitor for the first time, remove the clear protective film from the front of the screen. Height Position the monitor so that the top of the screen is slightly below your eye level when you sit at your workstation.
Adjusting the Monitor Position Viewing Angle You can tilt the screen backward and forward, swivel left or right as well as lift up and down as shown below. Working Practices Rest This section gives advice on how you can Take regular breaks. Vary your posture, stand up and stretch occasionally as work comfortably and reduce prolonged use of computer workstations can be tiring.
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. • Connect the power cord to the power port on the back of your monitor if the power cord supplied is not attached to the monitor.
Connecting your Monitor for Analog Be sure to read the ‘Safety Information’ at the front of this User Guide before carrying out this procedure. Turn off your computer and all attached devices. 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).
Connecting your Monitor for Digital Turn off your computer and all attached devices. Tilt monitor all the way forward. Connect the DVI connector at the end of the DVI-D signal cable (shipped with your Monitor) to the DVI port located on the back of the Monitor.
Switching on your Monitor 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. Connect the power cord to the power port on the back of your monitor if the power cord supplied is not attached to the monitor.
Device Driver Installation Installing the Windows XP device driver Installing the Windows Me device driver Use the User's Guide and Installation Files CD that comes with your monitor to install the appropriate device driver for your operating system. To manually install or update the device driver for the Microsoft XP operating system, perform the following steps: Insert the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer CD- ROM drive.
Installing the Windows 2000 device driver To manually install or update the device driver for the Microsoft 2000 Professional operating system, perform the following steps: Installing the Windows 98 device driver Windows 98 automatically detects the new monitor and displays the Add New Hardware Wizard window if the device driver is not already installed.
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Installing the Windows 95 device driver Click Start Settings In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab, and then click Advanced. Click the Monitor tab, and then click Change. When the Update Device Driver Wizard window opens, follow the steps in the previous paragraph.
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In the Select Device window, click Have Disk. Insert the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer CD- ROM 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.
Auto Image Setup (Analog Only) Auto Image Setup The Setup Utility included on the setup diskette is for displaying dot patterns. They do not replace or modify the display driver. The Auto Image Setup instructions require the monitor to be warmed up for 15 minutes. This is not required for normal operation.
Auto Image Setup for DOS To optimize the displayed image automatically in DOS, do the following: 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.
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Auto Image Setup for Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Me or Windows XP If the monitor is in standby mode (STANDBY ON), it may automatically turn off while you are waiting for it to warm up. The size and diversity of the dot pattern varies with the screen resolution.
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The screen will dim, blink on and off several times, and you might notice small changes to the test pattern. To abort the UTO IMAGE ETUP When finished, the OSD main menu returns. Press the Exit button once to exit from the OSD. Press the key to return to Windows.
Manual Image Setup 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 however, if your screen image is still distorted after you perform or the Installation CD does not run on your system, perform ETUP MAGE...
Adjusting Your LCD Monitor User controls User control features • Direct access controls • Main OSD menu controls Icon Control Switches the video input source. Input Change Activates automatic image adjustment. Image Setup Directly accesses to Brightness on the Brightness OSD main menu.
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The image is already optimized for many display modes; however the user controls can be used to adjust the image to your liking. The settings are saved after adjustment and when exiting the OSD and will be effective thereafter. Operation •...
On-screen display (OSD) controls The settings adjustable with the user controls are viewed through the On- Screen Display (OSD). Press the OSD Enter button ( OSD. Initial appearance of OSD The LCD monitor needs time to become thermally stable the first time you turn it on each day.
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OSD Icon on Submenu Main Menu Image Setup Automatic Manual • Clock • Phase Image Color Properties 1. Mode 1 (Preset Mode) • 6500K • 7200K • 9300K 2. Mode 2 (Custom) • • Green • Blue Sharpness 1. Mode 1 2.
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Shows resolution, refresh rate, and product details. Note: This screen does not allow any changes to the settings. Options Information The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. Language software running on the computer. Select one of the 5 languages (English, It has no effect on any French, Italian, German...
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OSD Icon on Submenu Main Menu Options Menu Position (Continued) 1. Default 2. Custom • Horizontal (H) • Vertical (V) Reset • Cancel • Reset Accessibility • Button repeat rate • Menu time out Description Adjustments (Analog) Adjusts menu location on the screen. Returns the menu position to the default settings.
Further Information 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.
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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 Image Setup for DOS on page 15 for details. Factory Set Display Modes Addressability Refresh Rate 640 ×...
The fluorescent lamp in the liquid crystal display contains a small amount of mercury. Dispose of it as required by local ordinances and regulations. ® Partner, IBM has determined that this product meets the NERGY ® guidelines for energy efficiency.
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 Problem Cause Computer does...
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Possible Problem Cause Screen is blank Brightness and power and Contrast indicator is may be too steady green The monitor is in the Power Management Standby state Screen is blank The monitor is and power not receiving indicator is a video signal steady amber The monitor is in the Power...
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Possible Problem Cause The LCD contains over 3,900,000 thin- A few dots are film transistors (TFTs). A small number of missing, missing, discolored, or lighted dots may be discolored, or present on the screen, which is an intrinsic inappropriately characteristic of the TFT LCD technology lighted.
If you are unable to correct the problem yourself, you may seek further help as follows: Call the IBM HelpCenter In other countries contact your dealer, retailer, or other IBM authorized If possible, stay by your computer. Your Technical Servicer.
Analog Direct Drive, 75 ohm 0.7 V 1280 pixels (max) 1024 lines (max) 135 MHz VESA TMDS (Panel Link 1280 pixels (max) 1024 lines (max) 135 MHz IBM, VESA, HP, Sun, Mac 31 kHz - 81 kHz (Digital & Analog) 55 Hz - 76 Hz...
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Environment Temperature: Operating: Storage: Shipping: Humidity: Operating: Storage: Shipping: 10 to 35° C (50 to 95° F) - 20 to 60° C (-4 to 140° F) - 20 to 60° C (-4 to 140° F) 10 to 80% 5 to 95% 5 to 95%...
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 73P3890 73P3891 73P3893 73P3895 73P3897 73P3899 Model Type 9419 9419-HB7,HK7 Monitor - Business Black...
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