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@ 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.
Adjusting the Monitor Position ... 4 Working Practices ... 4 Caring for your Monitor... 5 Connecting your Monitor for Analog... 6 Connecting your Monitor for Digital ... 7 Switching on your Monitor ... 8 Device Driver Installation ... 9 Windows 2003/Me ... 9 Windows XP ...
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 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.
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.
Connect the analog signal cable to the VGA video port on the back of your computer. Attach the power cord at the back of the monitor where it says “AC IN”. The arrow in the drawing below indicates the approximate area:...
Connecting your Monitor for Digital Turn off your computer and all attached devices Tilt the monitor all the way forward. Connect the DVI connector to the DVI port located on the back of the Monitor. See picture below. Connecting DVI Cable Connect the other end of the signal cable to the DVI port located on the back of the graphics adapter.
Switching on your Monitor (To switch off your monitor, push and release the power switch again.) Switch on the power source and your computer. Switch on your monitor by pushing and releasing the power switch marked To update or install device drivers, follow the instructions in the Device Driver Installation section on page 9.
17. Restart the system. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly. Turn on the monitor and then the system unit. Allow the system to boot into Windows 2003 or Windows Me. Open the...
17. Restart the system. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly. Turn on the monitor and then the system unit. Allow the system to boot into Windows XP. Open the DISPLAY PROPERTIES...
Vista files should be loaded from the IBM Monitor CD. ® Turn off the computer and all attached devices. Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly. Turn on the monitor and then the system unit. Allow the system to boot into Windows Vista Open the DISPLAY PROPERTIES...
Auto Setup Auto setup is not required when using digital input The Setup Utility included on When you first use your monitor you must perform Auto Setup. This the installation CD is for displaying dot patterns. procedure sets up your monitor to process the video signals from your They do not replace or modify the computer without image discoloration or smearing.
Auto Setup for DOS To set up the monitor automatically in DOS, do the following: 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.
When finished, the Auto Adjustment menu disappears and the screen returns to a normal display. Press the ESC key to return to Windows. You have completed the monitor setup for Windows. If you are using the DOS operating system, go to installation steps...
Display the image you most frequently use on the screen then go to windows shut down mode. Press the OSD Enter button MENU at the bottom of the monitor to display the initial OSD menu. Use the button and MENU to select Image Setup then adjust clock or Focus (a) "Clock"...
AUTO Directly accesses to Brightness on the OSD Brightness menu. MENU OSD Enter Displays the OSD main menu. Switches the monitor on and off. Power Switch Directly accesses to contrast on the OSD Contrast menu. Input SOURCE Switches between DVI and D-Sub...
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You can unlock the OSD controls at any time using the same procedure. To lock the OSD, first turn off the monitor. Then, hold down the ”Menu” key and press “Power” key once to turn on the monitor. This will lock the OSD and show the message “Attention OSD Locked”.
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. OSD functions Main Menu...
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Main Menu Main Menu Item Icon Input Select OSD Setup Language Information Reset Exit Key Repeat Rate Sub Menu Item Sub Menu Icon Analog Digital DDC/CI H. Position V. Position OSD Timeout English Deutsch Français Español Italiano 简体中文 日本語 Information Fast Slow None...
General Information 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.
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See Auto Setup for DOS on page 13 for details. † Recommended Note: VESA timings conform to detailed in the VESA “Display Monitor Timing Specification”. Version 1.0, Revision 0.8, dated 09/17/98. Addressability Refresh Rate 640 × 350 70 Hz 640 ×...
1600 x 1200 at 60Hz. As an ENERGY STAR meets the ENERGY STAR For optimal performance, switch off your monitor at the end of each working day, or whenever you expect to leave it unused for long periods during the day.
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 To optimize image quality, actions that are appropriate to your problem.
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Possible Cause Brightness and Screen is blank Contrast may be and power too low indicator is steady green The monitor is in Screen is blank the Power saving and power status indicator is Amber The monitor is not Screen shows receiving a video “...
Specifications This color monitor (4945-HC1, 4945-20U, 4945-20X) uses a 20.1-inch TFT LCD Contents Dimensions Weight Image Power Input Power Consumption Video Input (Analog) Video Input (Digital) Communications Supported Display Modes Environment Lift Swivel Tilt Model Height: (max) 416.6 mm (16.40 in.) Height :(min) 361.6 mm (14.24 in )
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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Notice: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU) and Norway. This appliance is labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The Directive determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the European Union.