IBM 9503DG1 - T 221 - 22.2" LCD Monitor User manual

T221 Flat-Panel Monitor
User’s Guide

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Second Edition (July 2003)
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Notices
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Notices
Attention • Do not exert strong pressure to the surface of the monitor screen.
You may break the LCD panel.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of this product. They may damage
the monitor.
• Do not touch the monitor screen with your fingers. Fingerprints and oil
stains may remain on the screen surface. They are difficult to wipe off.
• The monitor is heavy. Ask the help of others if you cannot carry it by
yourself.
• When leaving your office for a long vacation, always unplug the power
cords from the main outlet.
LCD considerations
The liquid crystals in the display panel contain several irritants. If the
panel is damaged or broken, do not let the liquid come in contact with
your skin, eyes, or mouth. If you do come in contact with the liquid, flush
the affected part with running water for at least 15 minutes. If any
symptom remains, consult a doctor. The fluorescent lamp in the liquid
crystal display (LCD) contains mercury (50 mg. (0.002 oz.) maximum). Do
not place in trash that is disposed of in landfills. Dispose of it as required
by local ordinances or regulations.
Operating considerations
To ensure comfortable operation of the monitor, follow the instruction
below:
• Place the monitor in front of you for easy viewing.
• Place the monitor at a comfortable distance (50 –60 cm) (19 – 24 in.)
from you.
• Tilt the monitor so that top of the monitor is at your eye level.
• Adjust the angle of the tilt so that there is no reflection of light and
objects. If necessary, turn off the light or lower its luminescence. If
near a window, close the curtains or pull down the blind to cut the
sunlight.
• Adjust the screen brightness.
• Use a chair with a high-reclining back and sit deep into it.
• Operating on the screen for long hours can cause fatigue and
eyestrain. Divert your eyes from the screen for short intervals during
operation, and take short rests.
License inquiries
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The evaluation and verification of operation in conjunction with other
products, except those expressly designated by IBM, are the
responsibility of the user.

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Contents
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Contents
NOTICES ................................................................................................................................................III
ATTENTION ................................................................................................................................................III
LCD CONSIDERATIONS ..............................................................................................................................III
OPERATING CONSIDERATIONS....................................................................................................................III
LICENSE INQUIRIES....................................................................................................................................III
TRADEMARKS ............................................................................................................................................. IV
CHAPTER 1. BEFORE SETTING UP..................................................................................................... 1
PREREQUISITES ...........................................................................................................................................1
UNPACKING .................................................................................................................................................1
CHECKING PARTS .........................................................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 2. HARDWARE SETUP ........................................................................................................ 3
LOCATIONS ..................................................................................................................................................3
Front view................................................................................................................................................3
Rear view .................................................................................................................................................3
HARDWARE SETUP .......................................................................................................................................3
Storing the connector tool.......................................................................................................................4
Connecting the cables .............................................................................................................................6
CHAPTER 3. ADJUSTING AND MAINTAINING YOUR MONITOR................................................ 11
ADJUSTING THE VIEWING ANGLE ...............................................................................................................11
SETTING THE MONITOR CONTROL BUTTONS.............................................................................................. 12
Accessing the on-screen display (OSD) menus .................................................................................. 13
CHECKING THE OPERATING STATUS OF YOUR MONITOR............................................................................ 16
DISCONNECTING THE CABLES ................................................................................................................... 17
USING THE SECURITY KEYLOCK ................................................................................................................ 18
MAINTAINING YOUR MONITOR .................................................................................................................. 18
CHAPTER 4. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................... 19
SYMPTOM LIST .......................................................................................................................................... 19
APPENDIX A. SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................ 20
RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................. 21
SUPPORTED DISPLAY MODES..................................................................................................................... 22
APPENDIX B. UPDATING THE SETTINGS FOR YOUR MONITOR ............................................... 25
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................... 25
APPLICABLE MODEL: ALL MODELS WITH THE FOLLOWING FIRMWARE LEVEL ........................................... 25
IMPORTANT NOTICES................................................................................................................................. 27
VALID SETTINGS........................................................................................................................................ 27
APPENDIX C. CONFIGURING YOUR VIDEO GRAPHICS CARD ........ 29
APPENDIX C. CONFIGURING YOUR VIDEO GRAPHICS CARD ........ 29

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APPENDIX D. FIELD REPLACEABLE UNITS (FRUS)..................................................................... 30
APPENDIX E. COMPLIANCE .............................................................................................................. 31
TCO’95 ..................................................................................................................................................... 31
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENT ............................................................... 33
INDUSTRY CANADA CLASS A EMISSION COMPLIANCE STATEMENT.......................................................... 33
AVIS DE CONFORMITÉ Á LA RÉGLEMENTATION DÍINDUSTRIE CANADA..................................................... 33
DEUTSCHE EMV-DIREKTIVE (ELECTROMAGNETISCHE VERTRÄGLICHKEIT) ............................................ 34
EUROPEAN UNION – EMC DIRECTIVE ..................................................................................................... 34
UNION EUROPÉENNE – DIRECTIVE CONFORMITÉ ÉLECTROMAGNÉTIQUE................................................ 34
UNION EUROPEA – NORMATIVA EMC ...................................................................................................... 35
UNIONE EUROPEA – DIRECTIVA EMC (CONFORMIDAD ÉLECTROMAGNÉTICA) ........................................ 35
STATEMENTS FOR OTHER COUNTRIES ...................................................................................................... 36
POWER CORD ............................................................................................................................................ 36
MPRII....................................................................................................................................................... 37
HINWEISE ................................................................................................................................................. 37

Chapter 1. Before setting up 1
Chapter 1. Before setting up
This guide contains information on how to set up and operate the IBMTM
9503 T221 Flat-Panel Monitor, hereafter called the monitor.
This chapter describes the following:
Prerequisites
Unpacking
Checking parts
Prerequisites
You will need a personal computer or a workstation with the following:
A DVI-compliant video graphics card.
Note: As of the publication date of this manual, only IBM IntelliStations
initially equipped with an ATI FireGLTM 4, nVIDIA Quadro®4 900XGL,
nVIDIA Quadro®4 980XGL, nVIDIA Quadro®FX-1000, nVIDIA
Quadro®FX-2000 or nVIDIA Quadro®FX-3000 graphics card have
been certified to work with this monitor. If the user wishes to use
another DVI-compliant video graphics card, IBM is not responsible
for any problems arising from its use.
Unpacking
Attention: The monitor is heavy. Be careful not to drop it. The LCD is
fragile and should not be bumped on an edge, or dropped.
Open the carton box and carefully remove the monitor. Hold the bottom of
the screen firmly with both hands, as shown.

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Checking parts
Check the box for the following items. If any items are missing or
damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately.
Monitor User’s Guide
(This book)
Safety and Warranty
Connector tool
Poweradapterandcord Powercord
Digital signal cables (2x)* Converter Box set (for DG5 only)
Notes: *One of the DVI signal cables is shipped already connected to the
monitor.

Chapter 2. Hardware setup 3
Chapter 2. Hardware setup
This chapter describes the following:
The location of the controls, switches, and connectors.
The procedure for setting up the monitor (page 4).
Locations
Front view
Rear view
Note: If it is desired to operate the monitor in the portrait position, mount
the monitor on a stand meeting the VESA FPMI standard and rotate the
monitor clockwise such that the controls are located in the bottom left
position.
Hardware setup
OSD control
Brightness control
Power switch
Power light
(Power on/Standby)
Base stand
Serial number label
Monitor screen
DC-IN connector
Video connecto
r
Security keyhole
Stand rear cover
Cable clamp
Cable hook
VESA FPMI mounting points (4x)
Connector cover

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Storing the connector tool
This section describes how to store the connector tool for future use. This
tool will be useful when disconnecting the cables from the monitor.
To store the connector tool, do the following:
1. Clear a work space, and turn the monitor face down.
Attention:
a. Support the sides of the monitor, using the original packing pieces.
b. Ensure the area is clear and clean, and there are no objects which
will damage the display.
c. Take care not to pinch your fingers.
2. Remove the stand rear cover.
Stand rear cover

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3. Remove the connector cover.
4. Unhook the digital signal cable from the cable hook and lift it up to store
the connector tool in the rear compartment of the monitor.
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Connector cover
Connector toolCable hook

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Connecting the cables
This section describes how to connect the following cables:
1. Power adapter cord
2. Digital signal cable
3. Power cord
Connecting the power adapter cord
1. Connect the power adapter cord to the DC-IN connector at the rear of
the monitor. Make sure that it clicks firmly into the connector.
Note: The video connectors A and B on the monitor are Safety Extra
Low Voltage (SELV) circuits.
2. Route the cables through the cable clamp and the cable hook.
Video connecto
r
Top view
Bottom view
DC-IN connector
Cable hook
Cable clamp

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3. Reinstall the connector cover on the monitor.
4. Reinstall the stand rear cover and turn the monitor to the upright
position.
Note: Do not power on the monitor or the personal computer or
workstation until instructed. Failure to do so may damage the
unit or the video graphics card.
Connector cover
Stand rear cover

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Connecting the digital signal cable
Note: If you use the converter box, see “Converter Box User s Guide”.
1. Make sure that the power cord is NOT connected to your PC or
workstation.
2. Open the cover of your personal computer or workstation, and install
the video graphics card, if necessary.
3. Connect the DVI connector labeled "primary" on the monitor cable to
the main DVI output on the video graphics card. The connector
labeled "secondary" is connected to the other output*.
Note: It is not necessary to connect the monitor USB connector. This
is only required for updating the monitor firmware or using the
color management facility (see ibm.com/support for more
information).
4. If you opened the cover of your personal computer or workstation,
close it.
Note: *The monitor can be driven with up to 4x DVI inputs. Refer to
Appendix C for more information on configuring your video
graphics card & system.
Video graphics card

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Connecting the power cord
Note: Read the respective Danger Statements on pages iii through xiii
before continuing with this section.
1. Connect the power cord to the power adapter.
2. Connect the power plug to a properly grounded power outlet.
Note: Make sure that all the cables are connected, otherwise the
power-on light will not turn on.
3. Connect the personal computer or workstation to a properly grounded
power outlet and turn on the power switch.

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4. Press the power switch on the monitor. The power light comes on.
Notes:
a. When you turn off the monitor, wait at least five seconds before
turning it on again.
b. If you accidentally disconnected the power cord from the main outlet
and you connected it to the outlet again, the screen may flicker
continuously. To stop the flicker, press the power switch and turn off
the monitor, then turn it on again.
c. Refer to “Checking the operating status of your monitor” on page 16
for more information on the power light.
This completes the hardware setup.
When powering on the different units, power them on in the following
sequence:
1. Monitor
2. Peripheral units
3. Personal computer or workstation
Power switch
Power light
Supplementary Information

Chapter 3. Adjusting and maintaining your monitor 11
Chapter 3. Adjusting and maintaining your monitor
This chapter describes the following:
How to adjust the viewing angle.
How to set the controls.
The operating status of your monitor.
How to disconnect the cables.
How to use the security keylock.
How to maintain your monitor.
Adjusting the viewing angle
You can adjust the vertical angle of the monitor to avoid unnecessary light
reflection and to make viewing easier. Tilt the screen angle vertically by
grasping both sides of the monitor and pulling it forward or backward.

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Setting the monitor control buttons
You can control the various functions of the monitor using the buttons at
the front right of the monitor.
The four buttons control the following functions:
Button/Button Name Direct access
functions
Functions available from the
OSD Menu
Menu/Enter
Displays the on-screen
display (OSD) menu.
Enters highlighted menu mode.
Left-Arrow
Lowers the screen
brightness.
Moves the cursor to the left for
highlighting the icons or for
making adjustments.
Right-Arrow
Increases the screen
brightness.
Moves the cursor to the right for
highlighting the icons or for
making adjustments.
On/Off
Switches the monitor on or off.

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Accessing the on-screen display (OSD) menus
You can access the on-screen display (OSD) menus by pressing the
Menu/Enter button. The OSD menus enable you to set the various
operating conditions of your monitor.
The OSD menus consist of the following:
Main menu (for menu selection)
Submenus (for controls setting)
- Brightness level
- Video input type (single, 2-Vertical stripes, 4-Vertical stripes, 4-tiles)
- Display key information (vertical frequency resolution)
Main menu
To access the Main menu, press the Menu/Enter button. The Main menu
appears on the display screen.
OSD Icon Description
Used to display the Brightness submenu.
Used to display the Video Input submenu.
Used to display the Information submenu.
Exit from the Main menu.
To exit the Main menu, select the Exit icon using the Left-Arrow or the
Right-Arrow button, then press the Menu/Enter button.
To reset the OSD settings to the default value, do the following:
1. Power off the monitor.
2. While pressing the Menu/Enter button, press the Power switch to on.
The Power light changes cyclically between green and amber for
several seconds. And the screen remains blank before the default
settings are restored.
Note: This does NOT reset any changes to the EDID settings.

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Submenus
To access a submenu, do the following:
Brightness submenu
1. Select the Brightness icon on the Main menu using the Left-Arrow
or the Right-Arrow button
2. Press the Menu/Enter button. The Brightness submenu appears.
3. Adjust the brightness using the Left-Arrow or the Right-Arrow
button.
4. Press the Menu/Enter button to exit from this submenu.
Video input submenu
1. Select the Video Input icon on the Main menu using the Left-Arrow
or the Right-Arrow button.
2. Press the Menu/Enter button. The Video Input submenu appears.
OSD Screen Description
The monitor has detected a single video input signal*
The monitor has detected two video input signals*
The monitor has detected four video input signals, with timings appropriate to a four
strip mode*
The monitor has detected four video input signals, with timings appropriate to a "four
tile mode"
Numeric
(Left)
Only applicable when a single video input is used, color management is always
enabled when multiple video input signals are used.
0: Disables color management, and image smoothing is applied in low resolution
modes.
1: Enables color management. (Default)
Numeric
(Right)
When the Color management mode is enabled,
0: Initial Setting Parameters are used. (Default)
1: Parameters set by User are used for the conversion table for Color Management.
Exit from the Submenu.