IBM T115 User Manual
IBM™ T115 Monitor
T115
User's Guide
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........................................................................................................ 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................................................................................................8
Device Driver Installation......................................................................................................9
Windows 2003/Me............................................................................................................ 9
Windows XP..................................................................................................................... 10
Auto Setup..............................................................................................................................11
Auto Setup .......................................................................................................................11
Auto Setup for DOS .........................................................................................................12
Auto Setup for Windows2003, Windows Me or Windows XP ..........................................13
Manual Setup..........................................................................................................................14
Adjusting Your LCD Monitor.................................................................................................15
User controls .................................................................................................................... 15
On-screen display (OSD) controls ...................................................................................17
General Information...............................................................................................................19
Display modes..................................................................................................................19
Power Management ......................................................................................................... 21
Product Disposal.............................................................................................................. 21
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................22
Further Help .....................................................................................................................25
Specifications.........................................................................................................................26
Product recycling and disposal .......................................................................................27
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Setting up the monitor
Product Description
The IBM TFT LCD T115 Monitor works with a computer with a suitable
Handling Instructions
Do not support the monitor within
the screen area. The Liquid Crystal
Display is glass and can be damaged
by rough handling or excessive
pressure.
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.
The product package should include the following items:
• User's Guide and Installatio n Fil es C D
• Monitor Safety and Warranty Guide
• IBM Quick Installation Guide
• Power Cord For Model 4942-15U
• IBM T115 Monitor
• Analog Interface Cable
1. Lift the monitor by placing your hands where indicated below.
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2. Before using your monitor for the first time, remove the clear
protective film from the front of the screen.
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3. Attach base as shown below.
Workplace Preparation
This section gives ad vice 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.
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Adjusting the Monitor Position
You can tilt the screen backward and forward as shown below.
Working Practices
This section gives advice on
how you can work comfortably
and reduce fatigue.
Rest
Take regular breaks. Vary your posture, stand up and stretch occasionally
as prolonged use of computer workstations can be tiring.
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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
Eyesight
Working with monitors, in common with any prolonged close work, can be
visually demanding. Look away from the screen periodically and have
your eyesight checked regularly.
Screen settings
Set the screen brightness and contrast to a comfortable level. You may
have to adjust this as the lighting changes during the day. Many
application programs let you select color combinations which can help you
to view in comfort. See the User controls section on page 15 for more
information.
Caring for your Monitor
Be sure to turn off the power before you perform any maintenance on the
monitor. Clean your monitor as follows:
y Gently wipe the device covers and the screen with a soft cloth.
y Remove finger marks and grease with a damp cloth and mild
detergent; do not use solvents or abrasives.
y Never use flammable cleaning material to clean your IBM monitor or
any other electrical apparatus.
pad.
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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). The analog video port on your
computer or video adapter card is normally blue to match the blue
connector on your monitor’s analog video cable.
4. 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:
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5. Insert the power plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
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Switching on your Monit o r
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.)
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 11.
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