IBM 6345, 2194, 2193 Controlling monitor settings, Getting the best performance from your monitor

Controlling monitor settings

When you connected your monitor to your system unit and turned your computer on for the first time, your computer automatically selected settings for monitor performance. Depending on the monitor you have, you might want to change some of these settings for optimal performance. Using Windows 98, you can customize the screen resolution, number of colors, the size of the screen, and other properties.

If you have not done so already, follow the setup instructions on the Setup Poster to connect the monitor to the system unit. Refer to the documentation that came with your monitor for model-specific monitor information and configuration settings.

Note:

If the image on your monitor screen is scrolling, blinking, or flashing the first time you turn on your computer, read “Is anything displayed on the monitor?” on page 10-4 in the chapter “Diagnosing and recovering from problems”. Also, read “Tips for choosing display properties” on page 4-4.

Getting the best performance from your monitor

Follow these guidelines to get the best performance from your monitor:

•Place your monitor away from sources of magnetic interference, such as other monitors, unshielded speakers, and electric power lines. (If your computer came with speakers, those speakers are shielded.)

•Keep the monitor screen clean by using a nonabrasive screen or glass cleaner. Do not spray the cleaner directly onto the screen.

•Under some conditions, interference patterns, such as curved, shadowy lines can occur. If these patterns appear on your screen, change your software program's background color or design.

•To extend the life of your monitor, turn it off at the end of each day.

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