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.
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The evaluation and verification of operation in conjunction with other
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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