Document Outline

• Power consumption figures are for the monitor and the power supply combined.
• If your computer has previously been used with a CRT monitor and is currently configured to a dis...
• For image problems, you may want to run Auto Setup again before consulting to this section. In mo...
• Setup
  • Hardware Requirements
  • Handling Instructions
    • Do not support the monitor within the screen area. The Liquid Crystal Display is glass and can be...
      • 1. Lift the monitor by placing both hands under the lower part of the cover.
      • 2. Before using your monitor for the first time, remove the clear protective film from the front ...
  • Workplace Preparation
    • This section gives advice on what you should consider before you set up your monitor.
      • Height
      • Orientation
  • Working Practices
    • This section gives advice on how you can work comfortably and reduce fatigue.
      • Rest
      • Back
      • Hands
      • Eyesight
      • Screen settings
  • Connecting your Monitor
    • Be sure to read the ‘Safety Information’ at the front of this User Guide before carrying out this...
      • 1. Turn off your PC and all attached devices.
      • 2. Connect the signal cable (D-SUB type) to the video port on the back of your computer. This por...
    • The AC adapter and D-SUB signal cable are connected to your monitor. If you wish to change these ...
      • 3. Connect the power cord to the power adapter first, then insert the plug into a properly ground...
  • Switching on your Monitor
    • 1. Switch on the power source and your computer.
    • 2. Switch on your monitor by pushing and releasing the power switch marked . (To switch off your ...
    • 3. If you are using your monitor with a workstation, use the monitor’s OSD to choose the 13W3 inp...
    • 4. Run Auto Setup by following the instructions in the Configuring your Monitor section on page 6.
  • Adjusting the Monitor Position
    • Viewing Angle
    • Caring for your Monitor
• Configuring your Monitor
  • Automatic Setup
    • The Setup Utility included on the setup diskette is for displaying dot patterns. They do not repl...
    • The Automatic Setup instructions require the monitor to be warmed up for 15 minutes. This is not ...
  • Setup Diskette for Windows 95 or Windows 98
    • This section must be completed before continuing with the Windows 95 or Windows 98 Auto Setup for...
      • 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 the system to boot into Windows 95 or Wind...
      • 4. Open the Display Properties window by clicking on Start, Settings, Control Panel and then doub...
      • 5. Select the Settings tab.
      • 6. Select the Change Display Type button.
      • 7. Select the Change Monitor Type button.
      • 8. Insert the Setup diskette into drive A: and select the Have Disk button.
      • On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality. IBM recomme...
        • 9. Select OK.
        • 10. Choose IBM T85A monitor and select OK. The files will be copied from the diskette to your har...
        • 11. Close all open windows and remove the diskette.
        • 12. Reboot the system. The system will automatically select the maximum refresh rate and correspo...
• Auto Setup for the PC
  • Before carrying out this section, it is very important that The Setup Diskette for Windows 95 or ...
    • If your PC does not run with the setup diskettes shipped with the monitor, refer to Manual Setup ...
      • 1. Make a backup copy of the setup diskettes supplied with the monitor.
      • 2. Make sure the PC’s video mode is set in the range of the supported screen resolution shown in ...
    • The Auto setup process only applies to the current screen mode. When a new mode is selected, repe...
  • Auto Setup for DOS
    • If the monitor is in standby mode (STANDBY ON), it may automatically turn off while you are waiti...
      • 1. Turn on the monitor first; then the PC.
      • 2. Wait approximately 15 minutes, until the monitor warms up.
      • 3. Insert the diskette labelled ‘IBM Monitor Installation Disk’ into the diskette drive.
      • 4. Display the command prompt screen of the DOS full-screen display.
    • If you are using PC-DOS/ V, change to U.S. mode by typing ‘CHEV US’ and pressing Enter at the com...
      • 5. At the command prompt, type ‘A:’ and press Enter.
      • 6. Type ‘TESTPATD’ and press Enter.
      • 7. Select from the screen the number for the color or text mode you want to setup.
    • You must use DOS or OS.2 DOS Full Screen (not under Windows or OS/2 DOS window, OS/2 window, or O...
      • 8. Select from the screen the number for the video mode you want to setup.
      • 9. When the dot pattern appears, press the OSD Enter button at the bottom of the monitor to displ...
      • The size and diversity of the dot pattern varies with the screen resolution.
        • 10. Use an Arrow button ( - or + ) to select the IMAGE LOCK icon then press the OSD Enter button ...
      • If the screen flickers, repeat the setup several times until the flicker is minimised, or adjust ...
        • 11. Using an Arrow button ( - or + ), select AUTOMATIC and press the OSD Enter button . This acti...
        • 12. When finished, the OSD main menu returns. Press the Exit button to exit from the OSD.
        • 13. Press the ESCAPE key to exit the test pattern program.
        • 14. Type ‘Exit’ at the command prompt to return to Windows.
  • Auto Setup for Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT
    • If the monitor is in standby mode (STANDBY ON), it may automatically turn off while you are waiti...
      • 1. Turn on the monitor first; then the PC.
      • 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 diskette labelled ‘IBM Monitor Installation Disk’ into the diskette drive.
      • 5. Check the operating system installed on your PC and follow the instructions from the table below.
      • Open Program Manger
      • Select File
      • Select Run
      • Type ‘A:\TESTPAT’ and press ENTER
      • Select Start
      • Select Run
    • The size and diversity of the dot pattern varies with the screen resolution.
      • 6. When the test pattern appears, press the OSD Enter button at the bottom of the monitor to disp...
    • Position the mouse pointer at the bottom center of the screen. This allows Auto Setup to run prop...
      • 7. Use an Arrow button ( - or + ) to select the IMAGE LOCK icon and press the OSD Enter button to...
      • 8. Using an Arrow button ( - or + ), select AUTOMATIC and press the OSD Enter button . This activ...
      • 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.
  • Auto Setup OS/2
    • If the monitor is in standby mode (STANDBY ON), it may automatically turn off while you are waiti...
      • 1. Turn on the monitor first; then the PC.
      • 2. Wait approximately 15 minutes, until the monitor warms up.
      • 3. Insert the diskette labelled ‘IBM Monitor Installation Disk’ into the diskette drive.
      • 4. Select OS/2 System, Systems Setup, System. Select Screen Resolution 1280 x 1024 x 256.
      • 5. Select Screen Refresh of 60Hz.
      • 6. Close Systems and restart your system.
      • 7. At the OS/2 command prompt, select the OS/2 Full Screen command.
      • 8. Press mouse button 2 and select Settings or Properties (depending on your OS/2 version).
      • 9. Select Session and then choose Win-OS/2 Full Screen.
      • 10. Open the OS/2 full-screen window.
      • 11. At the command prompt type A: and press ENTER.
      • 12. Type TESTPATS and press ENTER.
    • The size and diversity of the dot pattern varies with the screen resolution.
      • 13. When the dot pattern appears, press the OSD Enter button to display the initial OSD menu.
    • Position the mouse pointer at the bottom center of the screen. This allows Auto Setup to run prop...
      • 14. Use an Arrow button ( - or + ) to select the Image Lock icon and press the OSD Enter button t...
      • 15. Using an Arrow button ( - or + ), select AUTOMATIC and press the OSD Enter button . This acti...
    • If the screen flickers, repeat the setup several times until the flicker is minimised, or adjust ...
      • 16. When finished, the OSD main menu returns. Press the Exit button to exit from the OSD.
      • 17. Press the ESCAPE key to return to the OS/2 Window.
• Manual Setup
  • If the monitor is in standby mode (STANDBY ON), it might automatically turn off while you are wai...
    • 1. Have your computer and monitor turned on for at least 15 minutes until the monitor and video a...
    • 2. You may wish to start the program you most often use so that you can adjust for a “typical” sc...
    • 3. Press the OSD Enter button at the bottom of the monitor to display the initial OSD menu.
    • 4. Use an Arrow button ( - or + ) to select the IMAGE LOCK icon and press the OSD Enter button to...
    • 5. Using an Arrow button ( - or + ), select MANUAL, press and then press once to select COARSE. L...
    • 6. Use the Arrow buttons to correct (as much as possible) for noise in the video signal then pres...
    • 7. Use an Arrow button to select FINE and press the button.
    • 8. Use the Arrow buttons again to tune the image to your liking.
    • 9. When finished, press the Exit button four times to exit from the OSD.
• Adjusting Your LCD Monitor
  • User controls
    • User control features
    • Operation
    • The image is already optimized for many display modes, however the user controls can be used to a...
    • The settings are saved after adjustment and when exiting the OSD and will be effective thereafter.
      • OSD Lock / Unlock
  • On-screen display (OSD) controls
    • The LCD monitor needs time to become thermally stable the first time you turn it on each day. Thu...
      • Initial appearance of OSD
      • OSD functions
• Further Information
  • Display modes
    • Factory Set Display Modes
    • 640 ° 350
    • 70 Hz
    • 31.5 kHz
    • 640 ° 480
    • 75 Hz
    • 37.5 kHz
    • 640 ° 480
    • 72 Hz
    • 37.8 kHz
    • 640 ° 480
    • 66 Hz
    • 35.0 kHz
    • 640 ° 480
    • 60 Hz
    • 31.5 kHz
    • 720 ° 400
    • 70 Hz
    • 31.4 kHz
    • 800 ° 600
    • 56 Hz
    • 35.1 kHz
    • 800 ° 600
    • 60 Hz
    • 37.8 kHz
    • 800 ° 600
    • 72 Hz
    • 48.0 kHz
    • 800 ° 600
    • 75 Hz
    • 46.8 kHz
    • 832 ° 624
    • 75 Hz
    • 49.7 kHz
    • 1024 ° 768
    • 60 Hz
    • 48.8 kHz
    • 1024 ° 768
    • 70 Hz
    • 56.5 kHz
    • 1024 ° 768
    • 75 Hz
    • 60.0 kHz
    • 1152 x 864
    • 75 Hz
    • 67.5 kHz
    • 1152 ° 870
    • 75 Hz
    • 68.7 kHz
    • 1152 x 900
    • 66 Hz
    • 61.8 kHz
    • 1280 ° 1024
    • 75 Hz
    • 79.9 kHz
    • 1280 ° 1024†
    • 60 Hz
    • 63.9 kHz
    • 1280 ° 1024
    • 72 Hz
    • 78.1 kHz
    • 1280 ° 1024
    • 76 Hz
    • 81.1 kHz
  • Power Management
    • Steady green
    • Normal
    • Steady amber
    • Blank
    • Press a key or move the mouse.
    • Energy Star® and NUTEK
    • Flashing amber (0.5 sec. interval)
    • Blank
    • Press a key or move the mouse. ‡
    • Energy Star® and NUTEK
    • Flashing amber (1 sec. interval)
    • Blank
    • Press a key or move the mouse. ‡
    • Energy Star® and NUTEK
• Troubleshooting
  • Further Help
    • If possible, stay by your computer. Your Technical Support Representative may wish to go through ...
      • 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.
    • More help, late-breaking news and details of the latest accessories for these products may be fou...
      • Removing the stand and cables
        • 1. Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
        • 2. Carefully insert the head of a flathead (–) screwdriver into the slot visible along either sid...
        • 3. Squeeze the sides of the hinge cover (b) and pull it off.
        • 4. Gently lift the stand cover (c) along the top and then slide it backwards and off the stand.
        • 5. Remove the signal cable and the power cord from the monitor by disconnecting the corresponding...
        • 6. Lay the monitor facedown on a cushion and remove the six screws holding the hinge mechanism on...
        • 7. Insert the head of a flathead (–) screwdriver in the slot of one of the two VESA caps (d) and ...
        • 8. If you are installing an arm or wall-mounting device, follow the directions included with the ...
        • 9. Connect the signal cable and the power cord, then refit the power cord clamp in its original s...
        • 10. Slide the stand cover back on the stand.
        • 11. Put the hinge cover back on, making sure that the straight side is at the top.
        • 12. Insert the three tabs at the top of the cable cover into the slots in the back of the monitor...
      • Installing a 13W3 Cable
        • 5. Remove the D-SUB signal cable, if you will not be using it.
        • 6. Connect the 13W3 signal cable to the 13W3 connector on the back of the monitor.
        • 7. Slide the stand cover back on the stand.
        • 8. Put the hinge cover back on, making sure that the straight side is at the top.
        • 9. Insert the three tabs at the top of the cable cover into the slots in the back of the monitor ...
• Specifications
  • Display Mode Ranges
  • 640 x 350
  • 70 Hz
  • 31.5 kHz
  • 640 x 480, VGA
  • 60 / 59 - 61 Hz
  • 31.5 / 30.5 - 35.0 kHz
  • 640 x 460
  • 66 Hz
  • 35.0 kHz
  • 640 x 480, VGA
  • 72 / 71 - 73 Hz
  • 37.9 / 36.5 - 39.9 kHz
  • 640 x 480, VGA
  • 75 / 74 - 76 Hz
  • 37.5 / 36.8 - 43.0 kHz
  • 720 x 400
  • 70 Hz
  • 31.5 kHz
  • 800 x 600
  • 56 Hz
  • 35.2 kHz
  • 800 x 600, SVGA
  • 60 / 59 - 61 Hz
  • 37.9 /37.5 - 43.0 kHz
  • 800 x 600, SVGA
  • 72 / 71 - 73 Hz
  • 48.1 / 45.2 - 51.0 kHz
  • 800 x 600, SVGA
  • 75 / 74 - 76 Hz
  • 46.9 / 46.0 - 51.0 kHz
  • 832 x 624
  • 75 Hz
  • 49.7 kHz
  • 1024 x 768, XGA
  • 60 / 59 - 61 Hz
  • 48.4 / 47.8 - 53.0 kHz
  • 1024 x 768, XGA
  • 70 / 69 - 71 Hz
  • 56.5 / 56.0 - 61.0 kHz
  • 1024 x 768, XGA
  • 75 / 74 - 76 Hz
  • 60.0 / 59.5 - 61.0 kHz
  • 1152 x 864, VESA
  • 75 Hz
  • 67.5 kHz
  • 1152 x 870
  • 75 Hz
  • 68.7 kHz
  • 1152 x 900, Sun
  • 66 Hz
  • 61.8 kHz
  • 1280 x 1024, SXGA
  • 60 / 59 - 61 Hz
  • 64.0 / 61.5 - 66.0 kHz
  • 1280 x 1024, HP
  • 72 Hz
  • 78.1 kHz
  • 1280 x 1024, SXGA
  • 75 / 74 - 76 Hz
  • 80.0 / 78.0 - 82.0 kHz
  • 1280 x 1024, Sun
  • 76 Hz
  • 81.1 kHz