IBM™ T120 Monitor T120 User's Guide English Second Edition (July/2006) @ Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. Note: For important information, refer to the Monitor Safety and Warranty manual that comes with this monitor.
ENGLISH Contents Safety (Read first) ................................................................................................................................. 2 Setting up the monitor .......................................................................................................................... 3 Product Description........................................................................................................................ 3 Handling Instructions ..............................
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ENGLISH Setting up the monitor Product Description The IBM TFT LCD T120 Monitor works with a computer with a suitable on-board sub-system or Video Adapter card that can support UXGA 1600 x 1200, SXGA 1280 x 1024, XGA 1024 x 768, SVGA 800 x 600, or VGA 640 x 480 at 60 Hz.
Workplace Preparation This section gives advice on what you should consider before you set up your monitor. Height Position the monitor so that the top of the screen is slightly below your eye level when you sit at your workstation. Orientation Choose a position that gives the least reflection from lights and windows, usually at a right angle to any windows. Position the monitor directly in front of you so that you do not have to twist your body to use it. Tilt the monitor to a comfortable viewing angle.
ENGLISH Back Sit back in your chair and use the backrest. Hands Adjust the seat height so that your forearms are approximately horizontal and your wrists are straight when using the keyboard. Your upper arms should be relaxed with your elbows near your body. Use a light touch on the keyboard, keeping your hands and fingers relaxed. Allow a space in front of the keyboard to rest your wrists when not typing. Consider using a wrist pad.
Connecting your Monitor for Analog Be sure to read the 'Safety' Information located in the Monitor Safety and Warranty Guide before carrying out this procedure. 1. Turn off your computer and all attached devices. 2. Tilt the monitor all the way forward. 3. Connect the analog signal cable to the VGA video port on the back of your computer. This port might be directly attached to your computer (figure A), or it might be part of a video adapter card (figure B).
ENGLISH Connecting your Monitor for Digital 1. Turn off your computer and all attached devices 2. Tilt the monitor all the way forward. 3. Connect the DVI connector to the DVI port located on the back of the Monitor. See picture below. Connecting DVI Cable 4. Connect the other end of the signal cable to the DVI port located on the back of the graphics adapter. See picture below.
Switching on your Monitor 1. Switch on the power source and your computer. 2. Switch on your monitor by pushing and releasing the power switch marked . (To switch off your monitor, push and release the power switch again.) 8 3. To update or install device drivers, follow the instructions in the Device Driver Installation section on page 9. 4. To optimize the displayed image, run Auto Setup by following the instructions in the Auto Setup section on page 12.
ENGLISH Device Driver Installation Driver Installation for Windows 2003 or Windows Me This section must be completed before continuing with the Windows 2003, Windows Me Auto Setup on page 13 On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality. IBM recommends using 1600 x 1200 at a refresh rate of 60Hz. To use the Plug and Play feature in Microsoft® Windows® 2003 or Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me) files should be loaded from the IBM Monitor CD. 1.
Driver Installation for Windows XP This section must be completed before continuing with the Windows XP Auto Setup on page 13 On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality .IBM recommends using1600 x 1200 at a refresh rate of 60Hz. To use the Plug and Play feature in Microsoft® Windows® XP files should be loaded from the IBM Monitor CD. 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. 2. Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly. 3.
Driver Installation for Windows VISTA To install the device driver in use the Plug and Play feature in Microsoft® Windows® Vista files should be loaded from the IBM Monitor CD. This section must be completed before continuing with the Windows VISTA Auto Setup on page 13 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. 2. Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly. 3. Turn on the monitor and then the system unit. Allow the system to boot into Windows Vista 4.
ENGLISH Auto Setup Auto Setup The Setup Utility included on the installation CD is for displaying dot patterns. They do not replace or modify the display driver. The Auto Setup instructions require the monitor to be warmed up for 15 minutes. This is not required for normal operation. By pressing the Auto key, you will have direct access to Auto Adjustment. Auto setup is not required when using digital input When you first use your monitor you must perform Auto Setup.
Auto Setup for DOS If the monitor is in power saving mode, it may automatically turn off while you are waiting for it to warm up. If this happens, switch off the monitor and switch it on again after a few seconds. If you are using PC-DOS/V, change to U.S. mode by typing ‘CHEV US’ and pressing ENTER at the command prompt. The size and diversity of the dot pattern varies with the screen resolution. To set up the monitor automatically in DOS, do the following: 1.
To set up the monitor automatically in Windows 2003, Windows Me, Windows XP or Windows Vista, do the following: 1. If the monitor is in power saving mode, it may automatically turn off while you are waiting for it to warm up. Turn on the monitor first; then the computer. If the message Attention No Signal is displayed, or if nothing is displayed, check: • That the video interface cable is connected properly. • The correct video adapter card is installed.
Manual Setup Manual setup is not required when using digital input. If the monitor is in power saving mode, it might automatically turn off while you are waiting for it to warm up. Normally, you can complete the setup procedure using AUTO SETUP; however, if your screen image is still distorted after you perform AUTO SETUP or the Installation CD does not run on your system, perform MANUAL SETUP. 1. Have your monitor turned on for about 15 minutes, until the monitor warms up. 2.
ENGLISH Adjusting Your LCD Monitor User controls User control features • Direct access controls when OSD is not displayed, Icon AUTO MENU Control Image Setup Activates automatic image adjustment. Brightness Directly accesses to Brightness on the OSD menu. OSD Enter Displays the OSD main menu. Power Switch Contrast SOURCE Description Input Switches the monitor on and off. Directly accesses to contrast on the OSD menu.
The image is already optimized for many display modes; however the user controls can be used to adjust the image to your liking. OSD Operation Press the OSD Enter button to display the main OSD menu. Use the Arrow buttons to move among the icons. Select an icon and press OSD Enter to access that function. If there is a sub-menu, you can move between options using the Arrow buttons, then press OSD Enter MENU to select that function. Use the Arrow buttons to make adjustments. Press the MENU button to save.
ENGLISH On-screen display (OSD) controls The LCD monitor needs time to become thermally stable the first time you turn it on each day. Thus, to achieve more accurate adjustments for parameters, allow the LCD monitor to warm up for at least 15 minutes before making any screen adjustments. The settings adjustable with the user controls are viewed through the On-screen display (OSD). Press the OSD MENU button (MENU) to activate the OSD.
Main Menu Item Main Menu Icon Sub Menu Item Sub Menu Icon Description Analog N/A Select input signal from analog (D-Sub) Digital N/A Select input signal from digital (DVI) DDC/CI N/A Select “Enable” and “Disable” for DDC/CI Input Select function enable and disable. OSD Setup H. Position Adjust the horizontal position of the OSD. V. Position Adjust the vertical position of the OSD. OSD Timeout Adjust the OSD timeout. English N/A Set OSD display language to English.
Display modes The display mode the monitor uses is controlled by the computer. Therefore, refer to your computer documentation for details on how to change display modes. The image size, position and shape might change when the display mode changes. This is normal and the image can be readjusted using AUTO SETUP and the monitor controls. Unlike CRT monitors, which require a high refresh rate to minimize flicker, TFT technology is inherently flicker-free.
To optimize image quality, you may want to run AUTO Setup after switching between modes shown in this section. AUTO SETUP can fix the problems in most cases. See Auto Setup for DOS on page 13 for details.
ENGLISH Power Management If your computer has previously been used with a CRT monitor and is currently configured to a display mode outside the range that the Flat Panel monitor can display, you may need to re-attach the CRT monitor temporarily until you have re-configured the computer, preferably to 1600 x 1200 at 60Hz.
Troubleshooting To optimize image quality, you may want to run AUTO Setup again before consulting this section. In most cases, AUTO SETUP can fix the problems. See Auto Setup for DOS on page 13 for details. If you have a problem setting up or using your monitor, you might be able to solve it yourself. Before calling your retailer or IBM, try the suggested actions that are appropriate to your problem.
ENGLISH Problem Screen is blank and power indicator is steady green Screen is blank and power indicator is Amber Screen shows “ Attention - No Signal” message Screen shows “Input Not Supported” message The monitor is in the Power saving status The monitor is not receiving a video signal Display mode of the computer is outside the range of the monitor Image appears to be smeared There are noises in the video signal Image appears to be discolored The Color setting may be incorrect A few bright or d
Further Help If you are unable to correct the problem yourself, you may seek further help as follows: Call the IBM support center®. In the US call 1-800-772-2227 If possible, stay by your computer. Your Technical Support Representative may wish to go through the problem with you during the call. More help, late-breaking news and details of the latest accessories for these products may be found on the worldwide web at: http://www.pc.ibm.
ENGLISH ENGLISH Specifications This color monitor (4945-HC1, 4945-20U, 4945-20X) uses a 20.
ENGLISH Product recycling and disposal This unit must be recycled or discarded according to applicable local and national regulations. IBM encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. IBM offers a variety of product return programs and services in several countries to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products.
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