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Silicon Graphics 1600SW
Flat Panel Monitor
Owner's Guide
Document Number 007-3869-002

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  • Page 1 ™ Silicon Graphics 1600SW Flat Panel Monitor Owner’s Guide Document Number 007-3869-002...
  • Page 2 Steve Proffitt, Larry Roberts, I-Ching Wang, Michael Wright. ©1998, Silicon Graphics, Inc.— All Rights Reserved The contents of this document may not be copied or duplicated in any form, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of Silicon Graphics, Inc. RESTRICTED RIGHTS LEGEND...

  • Page 3: About This Guide

    About This Guide This guide is translated into several languages. The guide (except for compliance information) is duplicated in each language in separate sections. The section for each language begins with a table of contents, and the page numbers for each section have two-character prefixes denoting the specific language: Language Section: Table of Contents Starts on Page:...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide ......... . iii Introduction .
  • Page 6 Troubleshooting ........EN-13 LED States.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations and welcome to the world of precise color. You have purchased a professional-quality, digitally driven, flat panel monitor. This flat panel monitor supports true color (24-bit) with a screen resolution of 1600 x 1024 pixels. Because of its high resolution, this monitor must be connected to a graphics adapter card or system that supports the OpenLDI digital flat panel interface.

  • Page 9: Setting Up And Using The Flat Panel Monitor

    Chapter 1 Setting Up and Using the Flat Panel Monitor This chapter explains how to unpack the flat panel monitor and set it up with your computer. The flat panel monitor is driven by an adapter board that is installed in your computer.

  • Page 10: Unpacking The Flat Panel Monitor

    a PCI or AGP board and have a CRT monitor connected to your system, you may need to use your system’s setup utility to select a primary (default) monitor. • If your system can use separate, dual PCI or AGP cards, then you may be able to use the flat panel monitor and a CRT monitor at the same time.

  • Page 11: About The Flat Panel Monitor

    Remove the box containing the AC adapter from the foam packing, and remove the AC adapter from the box. Also note the 3 mm hex wrench included with the shipment. Use this tool if you wish to remove the monitor from its pedestal, for example to place the monitor on a mounting arm or wall mount.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Cables

    Connecting the Cables In order for your computer to recognize the flat panel monitor, you should connect the monitor first, before turning on your computer. Follow these steps to connect the cables: Turn off your computer. Attach the flat panel monitor’s interface cable, indicated in Figure 1-1, to the appropriate connector on your computer.

  • Page 13: Turning On The Flat Panel Monitor

    Tuck the power cable behind the clip on the rear of the stand. Connect one end of the AC power cord to the AC adapter. and the other end of the AC power cord to a grounded electrical wall outlet or power strip. (The illustration shows the AC adapter and cord for the U.S.A.
  • Page 14 Figure 1-3 Adjusting the Height and Tilt To raise the monitor: Hold the monitor along the bottom or right edge with your right hand. Grip the left side of the monitor with your left hand and pull the lever behind the monitor toward you, while raising the monitor to the desired height.

  • Page 15: Turning Off The Flat Panel Monitor

    If you want more desktop space or more versatility in viewing positions, you may want to purchase a mobile arm or wall mounting bracket. The flat panel monitor has a standard Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) mounting on the rear. Mobile arms are available in many computer stores.
  • Page 16 You may find this task easier to accomplish if a second person helps you. The steps below describe how to remove the monitor from its base. Locate the 3 mm hex wrench included with your flat panel monitor. Raise the monitor to its highest position. This makes it easier to remove the screws.

  • Page 17: Replacing The Flat Panel Monitor On Its Base

    Pull the monitor toward you. You may need someone else to support the base as you do this. Optionally, fold down the metal tab at the rear of the flat panel, as shown in Figure 1-4. You may need to use pliers. Replacing the Flat Panel Monitor On Its Base Replacing the flat panel monitor on its base is the reverse procedure of removing it:...

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Brightness

    Adjusting the Brightness Brightness is adjusted by a software control panel. The way this feature works differs between computers and adapter boards. See the documentation that comes with the flat panel monitor’s adapter board or your computer’s owner’s guide for information on adjusting the brightness.

  • Page 19: Recommended Use And Viewing Angles

    Use only sensing devices that have been specifically designed to measure LCD flat panel displays. Do not use a device that attaches to the display screen using a suction cup; not only does this type of device give incorrect readings but the suction cup may damage the display.
  • Page 20 90° 90° Figure 1-5 Optimum Viewing Angle for the Flat Panel Monitor • Although the monitor screen has a special anti-glare coating, you should place the monitor at a 90° angle to light sources, including windows, to minimize glare and reflections. Adjust the monitor tilt to minimize reflections.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 2 Troubleshooting This chapter contains information on solving problems that you may encounter when using the flat panel monitor. For further troubleshooting information, see the manual that came with the flat panel monitor’s adapter board for your computer. LED States The LED on the left bottom side of the flat panel monitor indicates the state of the monitor.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Tips

    Table 2-1 (continued) Explanation of LED States State Monitor State Possible Causes and Solutions Blinking yellow 1 Screen Software is not configured is off. correctly. See the manual that comes with the monitor’s adapter board for your computer. Another cause might be a loose or disconnected interface cable.

  • Page 23: No Image On The Flat Panel Monitor

    No Image on the Flat Panel Monitor Check to see if the flat panel monitor and computer are turned on. (Press the power button on the front of the monitor.) The flat panel monitor takes about a minute to warm up to full brightness.

  • Page 24: Image Appears Too Light Or Too Dark

    Image Appears Too Light or Too Dark The images on flat panel monitors look lighter or darker when viewed from different angles (especially from highly oblique angles). Check that your line of sight is as close to perpendicular as possible. See “Recommended Use and Viewing Angles”...

  • Page 25: Diagnostic Tests For The Flat Panel Monitor

    Diagnostic Tests for the Flat Panel Monitor If your computer has diagnostic tests, they will be explained in the documentation that came with your computer’s flat panel adapter board. Warranty Service Your flat panel monitor is covered by a three-year warranty. Toensure full coverage under your monitor’s warranty, be sure tosubmit your registration card within 30 days of receiving the monitor.Warranty service may not be provided by the vendor of your hostsystem.
  • Page 26 If your service provider instructs you to do so, remove the flat panel monitor from its base. See “Removing the Flat Panel Monitor From Its Base and Replacing It” on page EN-7. If you receive a replacement flat panel monitor, use that shipping carton and packing materials to return the faulty monitor, or use the flat panel monitor’s original shipping carton and packing materials.

  • Page 27: Maintenance, Technical Specifications And Regulatory

    Chapter 3 Maintenance, Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information This chapter contains information on how to take care of your flat panel monitor, technical specifications, and regulatory information. Cleaning and General Care of the Flat Panel Monitor Handle your flat panel monitor with care. A sharp instrument such as a pen can scratch the monitor’s surface and felt-tip pens can leave permanent stains.

  • Page 28: Technical Specifications

    You can find additional technical information at the following World Wide Web site: http://www.sgi.com/go/flatpanel Table 3-1 below lists the electro-optical specifications of the flat panel monitor. Electro-Optical Specifications for the Silicon Graphics 1600SW Table 3-1 Flat Panel Monitor Specification Value...
  • Page 29 Table 3-2 lists the power requirements and specifications of the flat panel monitor. Power Specifications for the Silicon Graphics 1600SW Flat Panel Table 3-2 Monitor Specification Value Input 110/220 VAC, 50/60 Hz Auto-ranging power supply (AC adapter) Output 12 VDC at 3A maximum...
  • Page 30 Table 3-4 lists the flat panel monitor’s physical and environmental specifications. Physical and Environmental Specifications for the Silicon Table 3-4 Graphics 1600SW Flat Panel Monitor Specification Value Monitor size 12.6 in. H x 17.9 in. W x 2.5 in D (320.3 mm x 454 mm x 63.6 mm)

  • Page 31: Manufacturer's Regulatory Declarations

    Shielded cables reduce the possibility of interference with radio, television, and other devices. If you use any cables that are not from Silicon Graphics, make sure they are shielded. The cable that attaches the flat panel monitor to your host computer or adapter board uses additional filtering molded into the cable jacket to...

  • Page 32: Electrostatic Discharge

    Electrostatic Discharge Silicon Graphics designs and tests its products to be immune to the effects of electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD is a source of electromagnetic interference and can cause problems ranging from data errors and lockups to permanent component damage.

  • Page 33: Statements Of Compliance

    FCC Class B Conformance The following information is provided about the device covered in this manual in compliance with FCC regulations. Trade Name Silicon Graphics, Inc. Product Silicon Graphics 1600SW Flat Panel Monitor Model Number AM173Y01 Date of Conformance September 1998 Responsible Party Mitsubishi Inc.

  • Page 34: Electromagnetic Emissions

    This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 35: Energy Star

    ENERGY STAR Silicon Graphics has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. TCO ‘95 Guidelines This product complies with TCO ‘95 Guidelines. Industry Canada Notice (Canada Only) This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

  • Page 36: Vcci Notice (Japan Only

    VCCI Notice (Japan Only) Korean Regulatory Notice A-4 Appendix A...

  • Page 37: Nom 024 Information (Mexico Only

    La información siguiente se proporciona en el dispositivo o en dispositivos descritos en este documento, en cumplimiento con los requisitos de la Norma Ofical Mexicana (NOM 024): Exportador: Mitsubishi, Inc. Importador: Silicon Graphics, Inc. Embarcar a: Av. Vasco de Quiroga No. 3000 Col. Santa Fe C.P. 01210 Mexico, D.F.

  • Page 38: Polish Notice (Poland Only

    Polish Notice (Poland Only) A-6 Appendix A...

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