IBM L180p manual Image setup for DOS

Page 17

ENGLISH

Image setup for DOS

i If the monitor is in standby mode, 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.

i If you are using PC-DOS/V,

change to U.S. mode by typing CHEV US and pressing enter at the command prompt.

i The size and diversity of the dot pattern varies with the

screen resolution.

i If the screen flickers, repeat the setup several times until

the flicker is minimized, or adjust it manually by following refer to Manual Image setup on page 17.

To set up the monitor automatically in DOS, do the following.

1. Turn on the monitor first; then turn on the computer.

If the message "check signal 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.

The correct supported display mode is selected for your computer.

2.Wait approximately 15 minutes for the monitor to warm up.

3.Insert the User's Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer's CD-ROM drive.

4.Display the command prompt screen of the DOS full-screen display.

5.Type d:\TESTPAD where d is the letter of the CD-ROM drive.

6.Press enter.

7.Select the number for the color or text mode you want to set up.

8.Select the number for the video mode you want to set up. You can repeat this process for as many of the color and video modes as you need.

9.When the dot pattern appears, press the " " button at the bottom of the monitor. This activates the Auto setup procedure, which will optimize the display settings with the provided dot-patterns.

The screen will momentarily turn black while auto adjustment proceeds.

10.When finished, the Image setup message disappears and the screen returns to a normal display.

11.To clear the Image setup test pattern, press the Esc key on your keyboard.

12.Type Exit at the command prompt to return to Windows.

If you use other operating systems, perform the appropriate Auto setup for those systems using instructions given in

Image setup Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows XP on page 16.

15

Image 17
Contents L180p First Edition January/2004 Contents Page English Page Handling instructions Setting up the monitorProduct description Figure a Kensington security slotWorkplace preparation Adjusting the monitor positionCaring for your monitor Figure a Connecting your monitorSwitching on your monitor Installing the device driver in Windows 95 or Windows Device driver installationInstalling the device driver in Windows 2000 or Windows Me Installing the device driver in Windows XP Image setup Automatic Image setupImage setup for DOS Operating system installation steps Step System Manual Image setup Icon Direct Access Functions Adjusting your LCD monitorUser controls Icon Monitor controlsInitial appearance of OSD On-screen display OSD controlsPreset OSD Icon Description Sub-menus Display modes Further informationMove the mouse TAR Power managementProduct disposal Removing the stand and cables Arm or wall mountingProblem Possible Suggested Action Reference Cause TroubleshootingCheck Help and service information With Stand SpecificationsGeography Service informationDescription Video Color Page Trademarks