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Contents Safety (Read first) ........................2 Setting up the monitor......................3 Product Description......................3 Handling Instructions......................3 Workplace Preparation....................... 4 Adjusting the Monitor Position.................... 5 Working Practices ......................5 Caring for your Monitor ...................... 6 Connecting your Monitor for Analog................... 7 Switching on your Monitor....................
Setting up the monitor Product Description The IBM TFT LCD T115 Monitor works with a computer with a suitable on-board sub-system or Video Adapter card that can support XGA 1024 x 768, SVGA 800 x 600, or VGA 640 x 480 at 60 Hz.
Attach base as shown below. Workplace Preparation Height This section gives advice on what you should consider Position the monitor so that the top of the screen is slightly below your eye before you set up your monitor. 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.
Adjusting the Monitor Position You can tilt the screen backward and forward as shown below. Working Practices This section gives advice on Rest how you can work comfortably and reduce fatigue. Take regular breaks. Vary your posture, stand up and stretch occasionally as prolonged use of computer workstations can be tiring.
Gently wipe the device covers and the screen with a soft cloth. Remove finger marks and grease with a damp cloth and mild detergent; do not use solvents or abrasives. Never use flammable cleaning material to clean your IBM monitor or any other electrical apparatus.
Connecting your Monitor for Analog Be sure to read the 'Safety' Turn off your computer and all attached devices. Information located in the Monitor Tilt the monitor all the way forward. Safety and Warranty Guide before carrying out this procedure. Connect the analog signal cable to the VGA video port on the back of your computer.
Switching on your Monitor Switch on the power source and your computer. Switch on your monitor by pushing and releasing the power switch marked (To switch off your monitor, push and release the power switch again.) To update or install device drivers, follow the instructions in the Device Driver Installation section on page 9.
SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY does not improve display quality. icon. IBM recommends using either 1024 x 768 at a refresh rate of 60Hz or 640 Click the tab. SETTINGS x 480 at a refresh rate of 60Hz.
Windows XP files should ® ® before continuing with the Windows be loaded from the IBM Monitor CD. Auto Setup on page 13 Turn off the computer and all attached devices. Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly. On LCD monitors, unlike Turn on the monitor and then the system unit.
Auto Setup Auto Setup When you first use your monitor you must perform Auto Setup. This The Setup Utility included on procedure sets up your monitor to process the video signals from your the installation CD is for computer without image discoloration or smearing. After you perform Auto displaying dot patterns.
Auto Setup for DOS If the monitor is in power To set up the monitor automatically in DOS, do the following: saving mode, it may automatically turn off while Turn on the monitor first; then turn on the computer. you are waiting for it to warm up.
Auto Setup for Windows 2003, Windows Me or Windows XP To set up the monitor automatically in Windows 2003, Windows Me, or Windows XP, do the following: Turn on the monitor first; then the computer. If the message Attention No Signal is displayed, or if nothing is If the monitor is in power saving mode, it may displayed, check:...
Manual Setup Normally, you can complete the setup procedure using ETUP however, if your screen image is still distorted after you perform or the Installation CD does not run on your system, perform ETUP ANUAL ETUP If the monitor is in power saving mode, it might automatically turn off Have your monitor turned on for about 15 minutes, until the monitor...
Adjusting Your LCD Monitor User controls User control features • Direct access controls When OSD is not displayed, Icon Control Description AUTO Image Setup Activates automatic image adjustment. Directly accesses to Brightness on the OSD Brightness menu. MENU OSD Enter Displays the OSD main menu.
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The image is already Operation optimized for many display modes; however the user Press the OSD Enter button to display the main OSD menu. controls can be used to adjust the Use the Arrow buttons to move among the icons. Select an icon and image to your liking.
On-screen display (OSD) controls 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. The LCD monitor needs time to Initial appearance of OSD become thermally stable the first time you turn it on each day.
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Main Menu Main Menu Item Sub Menu Item Sub Menu Icon Description Icon Auto Adjust the H/V Position, Focus and Clock Auto Config of picture. Do not execute Auto Config, return to main menu. H. Position Adjust the horizontal position of the OSD. OSD Setup V.
General Information The display mode the monitor uses is controlled by the computer. Display modes 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.
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For image problems, you Factory Set Display Modes may want to run AUTO Setup again before Addressability Refresh Rate consulting this section. In most cases, AUTO SETUP can fix 640 × 350 70 Hz the problems. See Auto Setup for 640 ×...
Power Management If your computer has To benefit from power management, the monitor must be used in previously been used with a conjunction with a computer that implements the Video Electronics CRT monitor and is currently Standards Association (VESA) Display Power Management Signalling configured to a display mode (DPMS) Standard.
Troubleshooting 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. Problem Possible Suggested Action...
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Problem Possible Suggested Action Reference Cause Screen is blank Brightness and Adjust brightness User controls and power Contrast may be and contrast. section on page indicator is steady too low green Press any key on the keyboard or move Power Screen is blank The monitor is in the mouse to restore...
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Problem Possible Suggested Reference Cause Action A small number of missing, A few dots are discolored, or lighted dots may be missing, present on the screen, which is an discolored, or intrinsic characteristic of the TFT LCD inappropriately technology and is not an LCD defect. lighted.
Your Technical In Canada (all others) call 1-800-565-3344 Support Representative may wish to go through the problem with In other countries contact your dealer, retailer, or other IBM authorized you during the call. Servicer. More help, late-breaking Before calling, please have available as much of the following information...
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