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Chapter 1: Using Your Flat Panel Monitor
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Starting the monitor
To start the monitor:
1
Press the power button once. The LED on the button turns on.
2
Turn on the computer.
3
After the computer is running, the LED on the power button should be
green. Allow about 10 seconds for the video signal to appear. If the power
LED is not green or you do not see a video signal, check the connections.
For more troubleshooting information, see “Troubleshooting” on
page 15.
4
Adjust the tilt of the panel for the best viewing angle.
5
Adjust the controls to get the best picture. If your monitor uses an analog
connection, press the button to automatically adjust your display
image to the ideal settings. Adjust other display settings by using the
On-Screen Display (OSD). For more information, see “Adjusting display
settings” on page 7.
Important When adjusting your display settings, always press the
button before entering the OSD. This will automatically
adjust your display image to the ideal settings for the
current screen resolution size (display mode).
The optimal display mode is 1280 × 1024.
Power button and LED