IBM NetVista X40 User Manual

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in.), and position it so that you can view it without having to twist your body.Also position other equipment you use regularly, such as the telephone or amouse, within easy reach.Glare and lightingPosition the monitor to minimize glare and reflections from overhead lights,windows, and other light sources. Even reflected light from shiny surfaces cancause annoying reflections on your monitor screen. Place the monitor at rightangles to windows and other light sources when possible. Reduce overheadlighting, if necessary, by turning off lights or using lower wattage bulbs. If youinstall the monitor near a window, use curtains or blinds to block the sunlight. Youmight have to adjust the brightness and contrast controls on the monitor as theroom lighting changes throughout the day.Where it is impossible to avoid reflections or to adjust the lighting, an antiglarefilter placed over the screen might be helpful. However, these filters might affectthe clarity of the image on the screen; try them only after you have exhaustedother methods of reducing glare.Dust buildup compounds problems that are associated with glare. Remember toclean your monitor screen periodically using a soft cloth that is moistened with anonabrasive liquid glass cleaner.Air circulationYour computer and monitor produce heat. Your computer has one or more fansthat pull in fresh air and forces out hot air. The monitor lets hot air escape throughvents. Blocking the air vents can cause overheating, which might result in amalfunction or damage. Place the computer and monitor so that nothing blocks theair vents; usually, 51 mm (2 in.) of air space is sufficient. Also, make sure thevented air is not blowing on someone else.Electrical outlets and cable lengthsThe location of electrical outlets and the length of power cords and cables thatconnect to the monitor, printer, and other devices might determine the finalplacement of your computer.When arranging your workspace:v Avoid the use of extension cords. Whenever possible, plug the computer powercords directly into electrical outlets.v Keep power cords and cables neatly routed away from walkways and otherareas where they might be kicked accidentally.For more information about power cords, see “Power cords” on page 132.Connecting computer cablesUse the following steps to set up your computer. Look for the small icons on thefollowing pages, and on the back of your computer.If your computer cables and connector panel have color-coded connectors, matchthe color of the cable end with the color of the connector. For example, match ablue cable end with a blue panel connector, a red cable end with a red panelconnector, and so on.10 IBM®IntelliStation®E Pro: User’s Guide IntelliStation E Pro Types 6836, 6846