Contents Contents ...1 Safety: Read first...2 Attaching the stand...3 Connecting your monitor ...4 Workplace preparation ...4 Positioning the monitor ...4 Height ...5 Orientation ...5 Working Practices ...5 Rest ...5 Back...5 Hands ...5 Eyesight ...5 Screen settings ...5 Installing the Device Driver...6 Installing the Device Driver for Windows 95 or Windows 98 ...6 Installing the Device Driver for Windows 2000 or Windows Me ...7 Installing the device driver in Windows XP...8...
Important: Before connecting the monitor, turn off the computer and attached devices. Also ensure the power at the electrical outlet matches the power requirements of the monitor. Refer to the Specifications section on page 18 for more details. Attaching the stand 1.
Connecting your monitor 1. Connect the signal cable to the video port on the back of your computer (figure A). Your computer may have a video adapter card installed. In this case, attach the signal cable to the connector on the video adapter card 2.
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 form lights and windows, usually at a right angle to any windows.
Installing the Device Driver for Windows 95 or Windows 98 To install the device driver in Microsoft® Windows®95 or Windows98, do the following: Note: You must download files from the IBM Monitor CD to use the Plug and Play feature in Windows 95 or Windows 98.
To install the device driver in Microsoft® Windows®2000 Professional or Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me), do the following: Note: You must download files from the IBM Monitor CD to use the Plug and Play feature in Windows 2000 or Windows Me.
Installing the device driver in Windows XP To install the device driver in Microsoft® Windows XP, do the following: Note: You must download files from the IBM Monitor CD to use the Plug and Play feature in 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
User Controls The image is already optimised for many display modes. However, the controls can be used to adjust the image to your linking. OSD Key Function Icon Control Power switch OSD/OK Move right; Brightness adjustment selection Move left; Contrast adjustment selection Exit Hotkey Functions...
On-Screen-Display Activating the On-Screen-Display The monitor controls are accessed by pressing button The main menu will be displayed as follows. Each Sub-Menu icon is selected by highlighting it via the “ button “ ” to select. To exit the main or Sub-Menu then press the exit button “ Main OSD menu controls ICON Control...
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Image Quality Image Quality Sub menu Icon Control Function Brightness Adjusts overall screen brightness. Contrast Adjusts difference between light and dark areas. Moiré Reduces elliptical or wavy interference patterns. Degauss Demagnetizes screen to reduce image distortion. Image Position/Size Image Position/Size Sub menu Icon Control...
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Image shape Image Shape Sub menu Icon Control Function Parallelogram Leans image to the left or right. Trapezoid Adjusts top or bottom image width. Pincushion Expands or contracts image sides. Pincushion Moves image center left or balance right. Geometry reset Resets image shape to original settings Color...
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Options Options Sub menu Icon Control Function Information Shows resolution, refresh rate, product details. Menu Language Changes language of menu. Accessibility Changes Menu timings Factory Default Resets monitor to original settings Menu Position Adjusts menu location. Exit Closes the OSD menu Sub menu function English, French, Italian, German, Spanish.
Further information Display modes The display mode and monitor uses are controlled by the computer. Therefore, refer to your computer documentation for details on how to change display modes. The image size, position and shape may change when the display mode changes. This is normal and the image can be readjusted using the monitor controls.
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 you should try the suggested actions that are appropriate to your problem. Problem Possible Cause Screen is blank and No power to monitor.
In Canada (Toronto only) call 416-383-3344 (All other areas) call 1-800-565-3344 In other countries, contact your dealer, retailer, or other IBM authorized servicer. Before calling please have available as much of the following information as possible: 1. Type, model and serial number form the label on the back of your monitor.
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If possible, stay by your computer system. Your technical support representative might want to go through the problem with you during the call. More help, late- breaking news and details of the latest accessories for these products may be found on the Worldwide Web at: http://www.pc.ibm.com/ us/ accessories...
Specifications The C190 (MT6739) color monitor uses a 19-inch FFSM CRT with a viewable image size of 457.3mm (18.0 in.). Dimensions Weight Tilt Swivel Image Power Input Video Input Communications Synchronization Range Power Consumption (Typical) Environment Width: Depth: Height: Packing:...
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. Part Number Machine type-6739 31P9687 6739 K0N 31P9688 6739 60N 31P9721 6739 70N 31P9689...
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