Chapter 1: First Steps; Monitor Setup And Use; Using The Tilt/Swivel Stand - IBM Aptiva Hardware Handbook

This chapter covers a variety of topics that affect the
performance of your computer, and that you may want
to learn about before you begin working on your
computer. It includes detailed information that will help
you:
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Set up your monitor so that you can use it at its best
performance.
•
Learn about the Rapid Resume Manager, an
exclusive energy-saving feature found only on IBM
PCs.
•
Install a printer driver on your computer.
•
Control the volume on multimedia models of the
IBM Aptiva PC.

Monitor setup and use

If you have not done so already, follow the setup
instructions in the Read me first booklet to connect the
monitor to the system unit. If your monitor came with a
user's guide, refer to the guide for specific monitor
settings.

Using the tilt/swivel stand

Your monitor may come with a tilt/swivel stand that lets
you adjust the screen to a comfortable viewing angle.
(Your tilt/swivel stand may come preinstalled. If it is not
preinstalled, see the installation instructions that came
with your monitor.)
To use the tilt/swivel stand, grasp the monitor with both
hands and:
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Pull downward to lower the monitor.
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Push upward to raise the monitor.
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Push side to side to turn the monitor.
Adjustment tips:
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Tilt the monitor at an angle that gives you the least
reflection from lights and windows. This usually
means positioning the screen at a right angle to any
windows.
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Position the monitor so that the top of the screen is
slightly below your eye level.
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