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Connecting the monitor – IBM G41/G50 User Manual

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Connecting the Monitor

Important: Before connecting the monitor, turn off the
power supply to the computer and attached devices. If a
switched mains power outlet is being used, ensure that it
is turned off.

Standard connection to a PC

1. Connect the signal cable to your computer taking care

to ensure that you do not force the cable into your
computer the wrong way round

. 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. Connect the power cord to the monitor first. Then

insert its plug in a properly grounded electrical outlet

.

3. Connect the power cord to the computer. Then insert

its plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

4. Turn on the monitor, then the computer (or both at the

same time if using a power strip).

If attaching to a PS/2 Computer, refer to the

Disabling

DDC section on page 14

To obtain the best possible image, please refer to the
following section,

Optimising performance on page 8.

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B

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