IBM Computer Monitor L180p User Manual

TM  
IBM ThinkVision Monitor L180p  
L180p  
English  
User's Guide  
 
Contents  
Safety (Read first).......................................................................................................2  
Setting up the monitor ...............................................................................................5  
Product description ..............................................................................................5  
Handling instructions............................................................................................5  
Kensington security slot.......................................................................................6  
Workplace preparation.........................................................................................7  
Adjusting the monitor position..............................................................................7  
Working practices.................................................................................................8  
Caring for your monitor ........................................................................................8  
Connecting your monitor......................................................................................9  
Switching on your monitor..................................................................................10  
Device driver installation .........................................................................................11  
Windows 95/98...................................................................................................11  
Windows 2000/Me..........................................................................................................12  
Windows XP ...................................................................................................................13  
Automatic Image setup............................................................................................14  
Image setup .......................................................................................................14  
Image setup for DOS .........................................................................................15  
Image setup for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT,  
Windows Me, or Windows XP ..................................................................................16  
Manual Image setup .................................................................................................17  
Adjusting your LCD monitor ...................................................................................18  
User controls......................................................................................................18  
On-screen display (OSD) controls .....................................................................19  
Further information ..................................................................................................22  
Display modes ...................................................................................................22  
Power management...........................................................................................23  
Product disposal ................................................................................................23  
Arm or wall mounting...............................................................................................24  
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................25  
Help and service information .............................................................................27  
Specifications ...........................................................................................................28  
Service information..................................................................................................29  
Notices and trademarks...........................................................................................30  
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Always observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury and property damage.  
Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the IBM Support Center. Use  
only an IBM authorized service provider who is approved to repair your particular product.  
Note: Some parts can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. These parts are referred to as Customer  
Replaceable Units, or CRUs. IBM expressly identifies CRUs as such, and provides documentation with  
instructions when it is appropriate for customers to replace those parts. You must closely follow all  
instructions when performing such replacements. Always make sure that the power is turned off and that  
the product is unplugged from any power source before you attempt the replacement. If you have any  
questions or concerns, contact the IBM Support Center.  
Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the product manufacturer.  
Never wrap a power cord around the power adapter or other object. Doing so can stress the cord in ways  
that can cause the cord to fray, crack or crimp. This can present a safety hazard.  
Always route power cords so that they will not be walked on, tripped over, or pinched by objects.  
Protect the cord and power adapters from liquids. For instance, do not leave your cord or power adapter  
near sinks, tubs, toilets, or on floors that are cleaned with liquid cleansers. Liquids can cause a short  
circuit, particularly if the cord or power adapter has been stressed by misuse. Liquids can also cause  
gradual corrosion of the power cord terminals and/or the connector terminals on the adapter which can  
eventually result in overheating.  
Always connect power cords and signal cables in the correct order and ensure that all power cord  
connectors are securely and completely plugged into receptacles.  
Do not use any power adapter that shows corrosion at the ac input pins and/or shows signs of  
overheating (such as deformed plastic) at the ac input or anywhere on the power adapter.  
Do not use any power cords where the electrical contacts on either end show signs of corrosion or  
overheating or where the power cord appears to have been damaged in any way.  
Ensure that extension cords, surge protectors, uninterruptible power supplies, and power strips that you  
use are rated to handle the electrical requirements of the product. Never overload these devices. If power  
strips are used, the load should not exceed the power strip input rating. Consult an electrician for more  
information if you have questions about power loads, power requirements, and input ratings.  
If a receptacle (power outlet) that you intend to use with your computer equipment appears to be damaged  
or corroded, do not use the outlet until it is replaced by a qualified electrician.  
Do not bend or modify the plug. If the plug is damaged, contact the manufacturer to obtain a replacement.  
Some products are equipped with a three-pronged plug. This plug fits only into a grounded electrical  
outlet. This is a safety feature. Do not defeat this safety feature by trying to insert it into a non-grounded  
outlet. If you cannot insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician for an approved outlet adapter or  
to replace the outlet with one that enables this safety feature. Never overload an electrical outlet. The  
overall system load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating. Consult an electrician for  
more information if you have questions about power loads and branch circuit ratings.  
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Be sure that the power outlet you are using is properly wired, easily accessible, and located close to the  
equipment. Do not fully extend power cords in a way that will stress the cords.  
Connect and disconnect the equipment from the electrical outlet carefully  
All IBM personal computers contain a non-rechargeable coin cell battery to provide power to the system  
clock. In addition many mobile products such as ThinkPad notebook PCs utilize a rechargeable battery  
pack to provide system power when in portable mode. Batteries supplied by IBM for use with your product  
have been tested for compatibility and should only be replaced with IBM approved parts.  
Never attempt to open or service any battery. Do not crush, puncture, or incinerate batteries or short  
circuit the metal contacts. Do not expose the battery to water or other liquids. Only recharge the battery  
pack strictly according to instructions included in the product documentation.  
Battery abuse or mishandling can cause the battery to overheat, which can cause gasses or flame to  
"vent" from the battery pack or coin cell. If your battery is damaged, or if you notice any discharge from  
your battery or the buildup of foreign materials on the battery leads, stop using the battery and obtain a  
replacement from the battery manufacturer.  
Batteries can degrade when they are left unused for long periods of time. For some rechargeable batteries  
(particularly Lithium Ion batteries), leaving a battery unused in a discharged state could increase the risk  
of a battery short circuit, which could shorten the life of the battery and can also pose a safety hazard.  
Do not let rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries completely discharge or store these batteries in a discharged  
state.  
Computers generate heat when turned on and when batteries are charging. Notebook PCs can generate a  
significant amount of heat due to their compact size. Always follow these basic precautions:  
• Do not leave the base of your computer in contact with your lap or any part of your body for an  
extended period when the computer is functioning or when the battery is charging. Your computer  
produces some heat during normal operation. Extended contact with the body could cause discomfort  
or, potentially, a skin burn.  
• Do not operate your computer or charge the battery near flammable materials or in explosive  
environments.  
• Ventilation slots, fans and/or heat sinks are provided with the product for safety, comfort, and reliable  
operation. These features might inadvertently become blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,  
carpet, or other flexible surface. Never block, cover or disable these features.  
CD and DVD drives spin discs at a high speed. If a CD or DVD is cracked or otherwise physically damaged,  
it is possible for the disc to break apart or even shatter when the CD drive is in use. To protect against  
possible injury due to this situation, and to reduce the risk of damage to your machine, do the following:  
• Always store CD/DVD discs in their original packaging  
• Always store CD/DVD discs out of direct sunlight and away from direct heat sources  
• Remove CD/DVD discs from the computer when not in use  
• Do not bend or flex CD/DVD discs, or force them into the computer or their packaging  
• Check CD/DVD discs for cracks before each use. Do not use cracked or damaged discs  
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Setting up the monitor  
Product description  
The IBM ThinkVision Monitor, L180p, is a TFT LCD Color Monitor.  
It requires a computer with a suitable on-board sub-system or Video  
Adapter card that can support SXGA 1280 x 1024, XGA 1024 x 768, SVGA  
800 x 600, or VGA 640 x 480 at 60Hz.  
In addition to your monitor, your option package includes the following:  
User's Guide and Installation Files CD  
Monitor Safety and Warranty Information Manual  
IBM ThinkVision Monitor L180p Setup Guide  
Power Cord  
L180p ThinkVision Monitor  
Analog Interface Cable - Attached to Monitor  
Digital Interface Cable - not Attached to Monitor  
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.  
1. Lift the monitor by placing your hands where indicated by the arrows in  
the figure below. An alternative is to use the handle feature on the  
back of the monitor. See Figure A below.  
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. Before adjusting your monitor for the first time, remove the locking clip  
on rear of the stand. Carefully hold the screen of the monitor and  
squeeze the locking clip to remove. This action is shown in Figure A.  
Figure A  
Kensington security slot  
This slot can be used to connect to a locking cable. Locking cables can be  
purchased separately at most computer stores.  
Kensington security slot  
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Workplace preparation  
This section gives advice  
ion what you should  
Height  
Position the monitor so that the top of the screen is slightly below your eye  
level when you sit at your workstation.  
consider before you set up  
your monitor.  
Orientation  
1. Choose a position that gives the least reflection from lights and windows,  
usually at a right angle to any windows.  
2. Positon the monitor directly in front of you so that you do not have to twist  
your body to use it.  
3. Tilt the monitor to a comfortable viewing angle.  
Adjusting the monitor position  
With the IBM Flat Panel  
i
Monitor, you can adjust its  
position in various ways for  
maximum comfort.  
Viewing angle  
You can tilt the screen forward and backward as shown below in Figure A.  
Swivel  
You can swivel the screen to the left or the right as shown below in Figure A.  
Height  
You can adjust height of the screen as shown below in Figure B.  
Figure A  
Figure B  
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Working practices  
This section gives advice  
ion 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.  
Back  
Sit back in your chair and use the backrest.  
Hands  
Use a light touch on the keyboard and keep your hands and fingers  
relaxed. 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 wristpad.  
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 these settings 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 18 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:  
• Do not use solvents or abrasives.  
• Gently wipe the covers and the screen with a soft cloth.  
• Remove finger marks and grease with a damp cloth and mild detergent.  
• Never use flammable cleaning materials to clean your IBM monitor or  
any other electrical apparatus.  
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Connecting your monitor  
Be sure to read the Safety  
1. Turn off your computer and all attached devices. Next, unplug all power  
Information located in the  
Monitor Safety and Warranty  
Information Manual before  
carrying out this procedure.  
cords to your computer and all attached devices.  
2. Connect the signal cable.  
• The analog signal cable is already connected to your monitor  
(See  
in Figure A).  
• When connecting the analog signal cable, connect the free end of the  
attached signal cable to the 15-pin monitor port on the computer and  
tighten screws.  
Figure A  
• If you are connecting a DVI-D digital signal cable, follow Figure B.  
Connect one end of the monitor signal cable to the white connector  
on the rear panel of the monitor. Connect the other end to the white  
connector  
on the rear panel of the computer and tighten the screws.  
Figure B  
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3. Connect the power cord to the monitor and then plug the power cord into a  
properly grounded outlet. Next, reconnect the power cords to your computer  
and all attached devices.  
Switching on your monitor  
1. Switch on your computer.  
2. Switch on your monitor by pushing and releasing the power switch marked "  
at the front of the bezel.  
"
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 11.  
4. If you are using the analog connector, run Image setup by following the  
instructions in the Automatic Image setup section on page 14.  
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Device driver installation  
Installing the device driver in Windows 95 or Windows 98  
To install the device driver in Microsoft® Windows® 95 or Windows 98, do  
the following:  
Note:  
You must download files from the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD to  
use the Plug and Play feature in Windows 95 or Windows 98.  
This section must be  
completed before  
continuing with the  
Windows 95 or Windows 98  
Image setup on page 14.  
1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.  
2. Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly.  
3. Turn on the monitor and then the system unit. Allow your computer to  
start the Windows 95 or Windows 98 operating system.  
Your computer’s Plug and Play code might warn you that your system  
hardware has changed. This means that it has detected your new  
monitor for the first time.  
On LCD monitors, unlike  
iCRTs, a faster refresh rate  
does not improve display  
quality. For optimal  
performance, use either 1280 x  
1024 at a refresh rate of 60Hz  
or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate  
of 60Hz.  
4. Open the Display Properties window by clicking Start -> Settings ->  
Control Panel and then double-clicking on the Display icon.  
5. Click the Settings tab.  
6. If you are using Windows 95, complete the following steps:  
a. Click the Change Display Type button.  
b. Click the Change Monitor Type button.  
c. Proceed to Step 7.  
If you are using Windows 98, complete the following steps:  
a. Click the Advanced button.  
b. Click the Monitor tab.  
c. Open the Update Device Driver Wizard window by clicking on the  
Change button and then select the Next button.  
d. Select Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that  
I can choose a specific driver and then select the Next button.  
e. Proceed to Step 7.  
7. Insert the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD into the CD drive and  
click the Have Disk button.  
8. Click OK.  
9. Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected, and then select the  
DRIVERS folder.  
10. Select IBM L180p monitor and click OK. The files will be copied from  
the CD to your hard disk drive.  
11. Close all open windows and remove the CD.  
12. Restart the computer.  
The system will automatically select the maximum refresh rate and  
corresponding Color Matching Profiles.  
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Installing the device driver in Windows 2000 or Windows Me  
This section must be  
completed before  
continuing with the  
Windows 2000, Windows Me  
To install the device driver in Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional or  
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me), do the following:  
Note:  
You must download files from the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD to  
Image setup on page 14.  
use the Plug and Play feature in Windows 2000 or Windows Me.  
1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.  
2. Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly.  
3. Turn on the monitor and then the system unit. Allow your computer to  
start the Windows 2000 or Windows Me operating system.  
4. Open the Display Properties window by clicking Start -> Settings ->  
Control Panel and then double-clicking on the Display icon.  
On LCD monitors, unlike  
iCRTs, a faster refresh rate  
does not improve display  
quality. For optimal  
5. Click the Settings tab.  
6. Click the Advanced button.  
performance, use either 1280 x  
1024 at a refresh rate of 60Hz  
or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate  
of 60Hz.  
7. Click the Monitor tab.  
8. Click the Properties button.  
9. Click the Driver tab.  
10. Open the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window by clicking on  
Update Driver and then click the Next button.  
11. Select Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that  
I can choose a specific driver and then click the Next button.  
12. Insert the Monitor CD into the CD drive and click the Have Disk button.  
13. Click OK.  
14. Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected, and then select the  
DRIVERS folder.  
15. Select IBM L180p monitor and click OK. The files will be copied from  
the CD to your hard disk drive.  
16. Close all open windows and remove the CD.  
17. Restart the computer.  
The system will automatically select the maximum refresh rate and  
corresponding Color Matching Profiles.  
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Installing the device driver in Windows XP  
This section must be  
To install the device driver in Windows XP, do the following:  
Note:  
You must download files from the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD to  
use the Plug and Play feature in Windows XP.  
completed before  
continuing with the  
Windows XP Image Setup on  
page 14.  
1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.  
2. Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly.  
3. Turn on the monitor and then the system unit. Allow your computer to  
start the Windows XP operating system.  
4. Open the Display Properties window by clicking Start -> Settings ->  
Control Panel and then double-clicking on the Display icon.  
On LCD monitors, unlike  
iCRTs, a faster refresh rate  
does not improve display  
quality. For optimal  
performance, use either 1280 x  
1024 at a refresh rate of 60Hz  
or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate  
of 60Hz.  
5. Click the Settings tab.  
6. Click the Advanced button.  
7. Click the Monitor tab.  
8. Click the Properties button.  
9. Click the Driver tab.  
10. Open the Hardware Update Wizard window by clicking on Update  
Driver and then click the Next button.  
11. Select Install from a list or Specific location(Advanced) and then  
click the Next button.  
12. Insert the Monitor CD into the CD drive and click the Have Disk button.  
13. Click OK.  
14. Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected, and then select the  
DRIVERS folder.  
15. Select IBM L180p monitor and click OK. The files will be copied from  
the CD to your hard disk drive.  
16. Close all open windows and remove the CD.  
17. Restart the computer.  
The system will automatically select the maximum refresh rate and  
corresponding Color Matching Profiles.  
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Automatic Image setup  
Image setup  
Before carrying out this  
section, it is very important  
that the correct monitor  
drivers have been installed.  
(See pages 11 and 13. )  
For digital input, image setup is not required.  
When you first use your monitor, you must perform Auto Setup for analog  
input. If you are using digital input, continue with the instructions on page 9.  
This procedure sets up your monitor to process the video signals from your  
computer without image discoloration or smearing. After you perform Auto  
Setup, the settings are stored and used each time you turn on the monitor.  
The Setup Utility included  
ion the setup CD displays a  
test pattern of dots. It does not  
replace or modify the display  
drivers.  
In order to optimize the displayed image a set-up utility is provided on the  
IBM Monitor CD. Operation of this utility is dependent on the operating  
system on your computer. You may choose to run Image setup for each  
operating system that you use. This means that if you sometimes use your  
monitor while running any version of Windows and sometimes also use it  
from within DOS (not a DOS window), you must run Image setup for both  
Windows and DOS. You may run versions of Image setup in any order.  
The Image setup  
iinstructions require the  
monitor to be warmed up for 15  
minutes. This is not required  
for normal operation.  
If your computer does not  
irun with the setup CD  
shipped with the monitor, refer  
to Manual Image setup on  
page 17.  
Before you begin Image setup for your computer, make sure the  
computer video mode is set in the range of the supported screen  
resolution shown in the table on page 22.  
You should perform Image setup for each screen mode you use.  
The Image setup process  
ionly applies to the current  
screen mode. When a new  
mode is selected, repeat this  
section to reset the monitor.  
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Image setup for DOS  
If the monitor is in standby  
To set up the monitor automatically in DOS, do the following.  
imode, 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.  
1. Turn on the monitor first; then turn on the computer.  
If the message "check signal cable" is displayed, or if nothing is  
displayed, check:  
• That the video interface cable is not connected properly.  
• The correct video adapter card is not installed.  
• The correct supported display mode is selected for your computer.  
2. Wait approximately 15 minutes for the monitor to warm up.  
3. Insert the User's Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer's  
CD-ROM drive.  
If you are using PC-DOS/V,  
change to U.S. mode by  
typing CHEV US and pressing  
enter at the command prompt.  
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4. Display the command prompt screen of the DOS full-screen display.  
5. Type d:\TESTPAD where d is the letter of the CD-ROM drive.  
6. Press enter.  
The size and diversity of the  
dot pattern varies with the  
screen resolution.  
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7. Select the number for the color or text mode you want to set up.  
8. Select the number for the video mode you want to set up. You can  
repeat this process for as many of the color and video modes as you  
need.  
If the screen flickers, repeat  
the setup several times until  
the flicker is minimized, or  
adjust it manually by following  
refer to Manual Image setup on  
page 17.  
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9. When the dot pattern appears, press the " " button at the bottom of  
the monitor. This activates the Auto setup procedure, which will  
optimize the display settings with the provided dot-patterns.  
The screen will momentarily turn black while auto adjustment proceeds.  
10. When finished, the Image setup message disappears and the screen  
returns to a normal display.  
11. To clear the Image setup test pattern, press the Esc key on your  
keyboard.  
12. Type Exit at the command prompt to return to Windows.  
If you use other operating systems, perform the appropriate Auto setup for  
those systems using instructions given in  
Image setup Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000,  
Windows Me, or Windows XP on page 16.  
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Image setup for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000,  
Windows Me, or Windows XP  
If the monitor is in standby  
imode, it may automatically  
To set up the monitor automatically in Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows  
NT, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows XP, do the following:  
turn off while you are waiting for  
it to warm up.  
1. Turn on the monitor first; then turn on the computer.  
If the message "check signal cable" is displayed, or if nothing is  
displayed, check:  
• That the video interface cable is not connected properly.  
• The correct video adapter card is not installed.  
• The correct supported display mode is selected for your computer.  
2. Wait approximately 15 minutes for the monitor to warm up.  
3. If the icon bar and tool bar are displayed, drag them to the bottom of the  
screen.  
The size and diversity of the  
idot pattern varies with the  
4. Insert the User's Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer's  
CD-ROM drive.  
screen resolution.  
5. Check the operating system installed on your computer and follow the  
instructions from the table below.  
Operating system installation steps  
Operating  
System  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 1  
Open program manager  
Windows 95  
Windows 98,  
Windows 2000,  
Windows NT,  
Windows Me or  
Windows XP  
Type e:\TESTPAT where e is  
the letter of your CD-ROM drive,  
then press Enter.  
Select  
RUN  
Select  
START  
6. When the dot pattern appears, press the " " button at the bottom of  
the monitor. This activates the Image setup procedure, which will  
optimize the display settings with the provided dot-patterns.  
•The screen will momentarily turn black while auto adjustment  
proceeds.  
7. When finished, the Image setup message disappears and the screen  
returns to a normal display.  
8. To clear the Image setup test pattern, press the Esc key on your  
keyboard.  
You have completed the monitor setup for Windows. If you are using the  
DOS operating system, go to "Image setup for DOS on page" 15.  
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Manual Image setup  
If the monitor is in standby  
imode, it might automatically  
Normally, you can complete the setup procedure using Automatic Image setup;  
however, if your screen image is still distorted after you perform Image setup or  
the setup CD does not run on your system, perform Manual Image setup.  
turn off while you are waiting  
for it to warm up.  
To manually adjust the image setting, do the following:  
1. Turn on the monitor and wait approximately 15 minutes for it to warm  
up.  
2. Display the image you most frequently use on the screen.  
3. Press the OSD Enter button " " at the bottom of the monitor to display  
the initial OSD menu.  
4. Use the Right Arrow button " " to select the Image setup icon "  
and press the OSD Enter button " " to access the function.  
"
5. Use the Right Arrow button " ", to select to manual. Press the OK  
button " " twice to select clock.  
6. Use the Arrow buttons to manually adjust to correct for jitter or noise in  
the image. Press OK button " ".  
7. Press OK " " and use Arrow buttons to adjust phase, press OK " ".  
Press OK " " again to Save and Exit. Then press Exit button "  
twice to exit OSD.  
"
You have completed the monitor setup.  
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Adjusting your LCD monitor  
User controls  
The image is already  
ioptimized for many display  
modes, however the user  
controls can be used to adjust  
the image to your liking.  
ThinkVision  
The settings are saved  
iafter adjustment and  
when exiting the OSD and  
USER CONTROL FEATURES  
Icon  
will be effective thereafter.  
Monitor controls  
Switches the monitors on and off.  
Display main OSD menu and selects highlighted menu item.  
Moved the cursor to highlight icons or make adjustments.  
and  
Exits from current OSD menu.  
Icon  
Direct Access Functions  
Bring up Brightness adjustment.  
Executes automatic image setup.  
CONTROLS LOCK / UNLOCK  
This feature allows you to secure the current control settings,  
while allowing the user to adjust Brightness, so that they cannot  
be inadvertently changed. Push and hold the enter button[ ] for  
10 seconds; the message “Menu is Locked” appears.  
You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by pushing the enter  
button[ ] for 10 seconds; the message “Menu is Unlocked” will  
appear.  
Switch between input signals.  
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On-screen display (OSD) controls  
The settings adjustable with the user controls are viewed through the On -  
Screen Display (OSD). Press the enter button " " to display the main OSD  
menu.  
The LCD monitor needs  
itime to become thermally  
stable the first time you turn it  
on each day. Thus, to achieve  
more accurate adjustments for  
parameters, allow the LCD  
monitor to warm up for at least  
15 minutes before making any  
screen adjustment.  
Initial appearance of OSD  
Main menu  
Brightness/Contrast  
Exit  
OK  
Sub menu  
Adjustment screen  
Brightness  
Brightness/Contrast  
92  
0
100  
Brightness:  
Adjusts overall screen brightness.  
OK  
Cancel  
OK  
Cancel  
OSD functions  
Control and Adjustments  
OSD Icon  
Sub menus  
Description  
Analog  
Digital  
Adjusts brightness  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Brightness /  
Contrast  
Adjusts contrast  
Moves the screen left and right.  
Moves the screen up and down.  
Control Locked  
Control Locked  
Horizontal  
Position  
Image  
Position  
Vertical  
Position  
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Controls and Adjustments  
OSD Icon  
Sub-menu(s)  
Description  
Analog  
Digital  
The Image setup function is used to  
adjust the level of noise in the video  
signal which causes horizontal lines or  
areas on the screen where the image  
appears to be unstable and jitters or  
shimmers. This can be done  
If Auto is selected Control Locked  
the image will  
automatically  
Automatic  
Image Setup  
adjust  
automatically or manually.  
If manual is selected, the user will go  
to the manual adjustment screen.  
To adjust the  
focus of the  
display. This  
item allows you  
to remove any  
horizontal noise  
and clear or  
sharpen the  
image of  
Control Locked  
Clock  
Phase  
Save  
Manual  
characters.  
Preset  
Select the Color mode you find most  
comfortable or fine tune the colors  
using the Custom menu, if necessary.  
6500K  
(Pink White)  
7200K  
(Normal White)  
9300K  
(Blue White)  
Color  
Image  
Properties  
Custom  
R
Increases or decreases redness  
Increases or decreases  
greenness  
G
Increases or decreases  
blueness  
B
Save  
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Controls and Adjustments  
Analog Digital  
Sub-menu(s)  
OSD Icon  
Description  
Use this button to make the analog or  
digital connector active. This feature  
is used when two computers are  
connected to the monitor. The default  
setting is analog.  
Analog  
Analog  
Digital  
Input Signal  
Image  
Properties  
Display the detailed information of  
mode, model name, serial number  
and microcode.  
Information  
Options  
English  
Français  
Italiano  
Deutsch  
Español  
The language chosen affects only the  
language of the OSD.  
Select one of the six language to use  
Menu Language  
for the OSD.  
It has no effect on any software  
running on the computer.  
Default  
Changes the position of the OSD on  
the screen.  
Move at center on the screen.  
Custom  
Menu Position  
H
V
Save  
Cancel  
Reset  
Reset should return all available  
functions (apart from language which  
should not change unless adjusted  
via the Language menu) to their  
factory presets.  
Factory Default  
Accessibility  
Button  
repeat rate  
Adjusts respondence speed  
of button.  
Change button repeat rate and menu  
time-out setting.  
Off  
Default  
Slow  
Menu time out  
Adjusts the length of time for  
which the menu will stay on  
the screen before it  
disappears.  
Exits from current OSD menu.  
Exit  
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Further information  
Display modes  
If your computer has  
previously been used with  
The display mode the monitor uses is controlled by the computer.  
Therefore, you should refer to your computer documentation for details on  
how to change display modes.  
i
a CRT monitor and is currently  
configured to a display mode  
outside the range that the Flat  
Panel monitor can display, you  
may need to re-attach the CRT  
monitor temporarily until you  
have reconfigured the  
The image size, position and shape may change when the display mode  
changes. This is normal and the image can be readjusted using Image  
setup and the monitor controls.  
Unlike CRT monitors, which require a high refresh rate to minimize flicker,  
TFT technology is inherently flicker-free. If possible, configure your  
computer for 1280 x 1024 addressability at 60Hz vertical refresh rate.  
computer, preferably to 1280 x  
1024 at 60Hz.  
For the display modes listed below, the screen image has been optimized  
during manufacture.  
Factory Set Display Modes  
Addressability  
Refresh Rate  
Horizontal Frequency  
640 x 480  
640 x 480  
640 x 350  
720 x 400  
800 x 600  
800 x 600  
832 x 624  
1024 x 768  
1024 x 768  
1152 x 870  
1152 x 900  
1280 x 1024 †  
1280 x 1024  
60 Hz  
75 Hz  
70 Hz  
70 Hz  
60 Hz  
75 Hz  
75 Hz  
60 Hz  
75 Hz  
75 Hz  
66 Hz  
60 Hz  
75 Hz  
31.5 kHz  
37.5 kHz  
31.5 kHz  
31.5 kHz  
37.9 kHz  
46.9 kHz  
49.7 kHz  
48.4 kHz  
60.0 kHz  
68.7 kHz  
61.8 kHz  
63.98 kHz  
79.98 kHz  
Note: VESA timings are as  
detailed in the VESA  
“Display Monitor Timing  
Specification”. Version 1.0,  
Revision 0.8, Dated  
09/17/98.  
† Recommended  
†† D-sub Analog only  
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Power management  
To benefit from power management, the monitor must be used in  
conjunction with a computer that implements the Video Electronics  
Standards Association (VESA) Display Power Management Signaling  
(DPMS) Standard.  
The power management feature is invoked when the computer recognizes  
that you have not used your mouse or keyboard for a user-definable period.  
There are several states as described in the table below.  
As an Energy Star 2000® Partner, IBM has determined that this product  
meets the Energy Star 2000 guidelines for energy efficiency.  
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.  
Restoring  
Operation  
Power  
Indicator  
Compliance  
Screen  
State  
On  
Active off  
Steady green  
Steady amber  
Normal  
Blank  
Press a key or  
move the mouse.*  
ENERGY  
STAR 2000  
* There may be a slight delay before the picture reappears.  
Product disposal  
The fluorescent lamps in the liquid crystal display contain a small amount of  
mercury. Dispose of it as required by local ordinances and regulations.  
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Arm or wall mounting  
Removing the stand and cables  
Alternative stands for your IBM Flat Panel Monitor may be available from  
specialist suppliers.  
Be sure to read the  
Monitor Safety and  
i
This product is equipped with mounting facilities that conform to the VESA  
Flat Panel Monitor Physical Mounting Interface Standard (FPMPMI).  
When using the VESA standard mounting plate, connect the monitor to the wall  
or to the arm mounting device. Use other cables for reasons such as having  
the monitor wall-mounted, follow the instructions below:  
Warranty Information manual  
that comes with your monitor  
before changing stands or  
cables.  
1. Power off the monitor. Next, disconnect the power cord and then the  
signal cable to the monitor.  
2. Lay the monitor facedown on a cushion and remove the four screws  
holding the hinge mechanism on the monitor. Refer to the diagram below  
for additional information on how to remove the stand.  
3. You have to use the four screw holes on the bottom of the stand to  
attach the monitor to the surface of wall. For additional information, see  
the instructions supplied with the purchased arm.  
4. Locate a place to which you want to attach the monitor. When locating  
the place, you have to consider the lengths of the signal cable and the  
power cord.  
5. Place the monitor in the location you selected in the step 4.  
Next, reconnect the signal cable and then the power cord to the monitor.  
To obtain the correct cables and/or to get further instructions on installing  
them, call the IBM Support Center at the above numbers or contact your  
dealer, retailer, or other IBM authorized service representative.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you have a problem setting up or using your monitor, you may be able  
to solve it yourself. Before calling your retailer or IBM, try the suggested  
actions that are appropriate to your problem.  
Possible  
Cause  
Problem  
Suggested Action  
Reference  
"Connecting  
your Monitor"  
No power to  
monitor.  
Screen is  
blank and  
power  
Ensure that the electrical outlet  
and the monitor are both  
switched on.  
Check that the power cord  
is firmly plugged into the  
electrical outlet and the power  
supply unit.  
section on  
page 9.  
indicator is off.  
If the power cord plug has  
a removable fuse, replace it.  
Try another power cord.  
Try another electrical outlet.  
Check the power connection at  
the back of the panel.  
Adjust brightness and contrast.  
Screen is blank  
and power  
indicator is  
Brightness  
and Contrast  
may be too  
low.  
"User  
Controls"  
section on  
page 18.  
steady green.  
Screen is blank The monitor is  
"Power  
Management"  
Press any key on the keyboard  
or move the mouse to restore  
operation.  
and power  
indicator is  
in the Power  
Management  
section on  
page 23.  
steady amber. Standby state.  
Check the Power Management  
software on your computer.  
Press the " " to switch  
between analog and digital  
mode. If the panel is the wrong  
mode for the signal being  
provided, the monitor appears  
to go into sleep mode.  
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Possible  
Cause  
Suggested Action  
Reference  
Problem  
"Futher  
Information"  
Screen is blank  
and power  
indicator is  
flashing green  
every 0.5  
Display mode of Reconfigure key on the  
the computer is  
outside the  
range of the  
monitor  
computer to use a supported  
display mode.  
section on  
page 22.  
second  
CHECK  
SIGNAL CABLE  
message is  
shown and  
power indicator  
is steady amber.  
The monitor is  
not receiving a  
video signal  
Check that the signal cable  
is firmly connected to the  
computer.  
Check that no pins are bent  
in the signal cable connector.  
"Connecting  
your monitor"  
section on  
page 9.  
"User  
Controls"  
Image appears  
to be smeared  
Select Image setup menu  
in the OSD. Then select  
Manual to adjust Clock / Phase  
settings.  
There are noises  
in the video  
section on  
page 20.  
signal  
"User  
Controls"  
For image problems, you  
imay want to run Image  
setup again before consulting  
to this section. In most cases,  
Image setup can fix the  
Image appears  
to be discolored  
Adjust the Color settings.  
The color setting  
may be incorrect.  
section on  
page 20.  
problems. See Automatic  
A small number of missing, discolored, or lighted dots may be  
present on the screen, which is an intrinsic characteristic of the  
TFT LCD technology and is not an LCD defect.  
Image setup for the computer A few dots are  
on page 14 for details.  
missing,  
discolored, or  
inappropriately  
lighted.  
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Help and service information  
If you are unable to correct the problem yourself, you may seek further help  
as follows:  
Call the IBM Service and Support.  
In the U.S.A and Puerto Rico call 1-800-772-2227  
In Canada (Toronto only) call 416-383-3344  
In Canada (all other) call 1-800-565-3344  
In other countries contact your dealer, retailer, or other IBM authorized  
If possible, stay by your  
icomputer. Your Technical  
Support Representative may  
wish to go through the problem  
with you during the call.  
service representative.  
Before calling, please have available as much of the following information as  
possible:  
1. Model and serial number from the label on your monitor.  
2. Purchase receipt.  
More help, late-breaking  
inews and details of the  
latest accessories for these  
products may be found on the  
worldwide web at:  
3. Description of problem.  
4. Computer type and model.  
5. System configuration (hardware fitted, etc.).  
6. System BIOS version number.  
7. Operating System and version number.  
8. Display driver version number.  
9. Video Adapter Type.  
accessories  
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Specifications  
This color monitor (Type-model 9180-Hxx) uses a 18.1-inch TFT LCD.  
Power consumption figures  
iare for the monitor and the  
power supply combined.  
Without Stand  
With Stand  
Height: Lowest Position  
349.7mm (13.76 in.)  
Height: Highest Position  
449.7mm (17.70 in.)  
Width:  
Height:  
330.5mm (13.01 in.)  
Width:  
396.0mm (15.59 in.)  
Depth:  
71.1mm (2.79 in. )  
W
W
H
H
ThinkVis  
io  
n
T
h
i
396.0mm (15.59 in.)  
Depth:  
n
k
V
is  
io  
n
D
D
259.0mm (10.19 in.)  
Without Stand:  
With Stand:  
5.3 kg (11.684 lbs)  
7.7 kg (16.975 lbs)  
Weight  
Image  
Viewable Image Size:  
Maximum Height:  
Maximum Width:  
Pixel Pitch:  
18.1inch (459.74 mm)  
389 mm  
317.2 mm  
0.28 mm (H) x 0.28 mm (V)  
Supply Voltage:  
Rated Current:  
100 - 240 Vac 60/50 ± 3Hz  
1A  
Power Input  
Normal Operation:  
Active off:  
Off:  
Power  
Consumption  
< 55 W  
< 3 W  
< 3 W  
Analog-75 ohm 0.7V  
Digital-DVI 1.0  
Input Signal:  
Video Input  
Sync Input  
1280 pixels (max)  
1024 lines (max)  
108 MHz (Digital)  
135 MHz (Analog)  
Horiz. Addressability:  
Vert. Addressability:  
Clock Frequency:  
Analog - Separate, Composite,  
SOG  
Type  
Digital-DVI 1.0  
Communications  
VESA DDC:  
E-DDC  
Supported Display  
Modes  
Standard modes :  
IBM, VESA, MAC  
Analog: 31-81 KHz  
Analog: 55-75 Hz  
Horiz. Frequency:  
Vert. Frequency:  
Environment  
Temperature:  
Operating:  
Storage:  
10 to 35° C  
- 20 to 60° C  
- 20 to 60° C  
Shipping:  
Humidity:  
Operating:  
Storage:  
10 to 80%  
5 to 95%  
5 to 95%  
Shipping:  
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Service information  
The following parts are for use by IBM service, or IBM authorized dealers,  
to support the customer warranty. Parts are for service use only.  
Model Type 9180  
MTM  
Geography  
Description  
Video  
Color  
P/N  
Black 9180-HB9  
WW  
Hybrid  
FRU Monitor  
73P2737  
9180-HB9  
9180-HG9  
9180-HB9  
9180-HG9  
9180-HB9  
9180-HG9  
Black  
Black  
Black  
WW  
WW  
WW  
Hybrid  
FRU Stand  
73P2740  
22P7936  
22P7937  
Analog  
3.0 Meter  
FRU Video  
Interface Cable  
Digital  
3.0 Meter  
FRU Video  
Interface Cable  
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