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Color Monitor
C220p
User’s Guide English
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First Edition (December/2003) Note: For important information, refer to the Monitor Safety and Warranty manual that comes with this monitor. 1
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Contents Contents...................................................................................................................... 2 Safety: Read first..................................................................................................... 3 Connecting your monitor ......................................................................................... 6 Workplace preparation............................................................................................
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Safety: Read first 3
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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 HelpCenter. 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 instruct
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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
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Important: Before connecting the monitor, turn off the computer and attached devices. Also, ensure the power at the electrical outlet matches the power requirements of the monitor. Refer to the “Specifications” section on page 20 for more details. Connecting your monitor 1. Connect the signal cable to the video port on the back of your computer. Your computer may have a video adapter card installed. In this case, attach the signal cable to the connector on the video adapter card.
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Workplace preparation Positioning the monitor Choose a suitable place to position the monitor where it is not near fluorescent desk lighting or any equipment that produces magnetic fields that could cause interference. Ensure that the furniture or equipment can support the weight of the monitor. Allow at least 2 inches (50mm) of ventilation space around the monitor. Height Position the monitor so that the top of the screen is slightly below your eye level when you sit at your workstation
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Installing the device driver This section provides instructions for installing the device driver in Microsoft® Windows® 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), and Windows XP. Installing the device driver for 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 IBM Monitor CD to use the Plug and Play feature in Windows 95 or Windows 98. 1. Turn off the computer
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Installing the device driver for Windows 2000 or 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 IBM Monitor CD to 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 sta
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Installing the device driver in Windows XP To install the device driver in Microsoft Windows XP, do the following: Note: You must download files from the IBM Monitor CD to use the Plug and Play feature in Windows XP. 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, S
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User controls The image is already optimized for many display modes. However, the controls can be used to adjust the image to your liking. OSD key function Icon Control Description Power switch Switches the monitor on and off. Activates the On-Screen-Display/Select control OSD/OK icon/Save Adjustment Move right; Moves the highlight to the icon to the right, or on Brightness adjustment adjustment screens it increases the effect of the selection adjustment. Move left; Mov
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On-Screen-Display This section provides instructions for activating the On-Screen-Display (OSD) and using the menu controls and functions. Activating the On-Screen-Display The monitor controls are accessed by pressing button “ ” to enable OSD (On-Screen- Display). The main menu will be displayed as follows. Each sub-menu icon is selected by highlighting it via the “ ” “ ” control and pressing button “ ” to select. To exit the main or sub-menu then press the exit button “ ”. Main O
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Image Quality Image Quality Sub-menu Icon Control Function Sub-menu function Left Adjusts overall screen Brightness brightness. Right Adjusts difference Left Contrast between light and dark Right areas. Reduces elliptical Moiré or wavy interference / patterns. Horizontal Reduces colored shadows / Convergence on letters or lines. Vertical / Top Left Top Right Improves the image quality Purity Bottom Left in the corners. Bot
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Image shape Image Shape Sub-menu Icon Control Function Sub-menu function Left Leans image to the left or Parallelogram right. Right Left Adjusts top or bottom Trapezoid image width. Right Expands or contracts Pincushion / image sides. Pincushion Moves image center left or / balance right. Resets image shape to Geometry reset Yes/No Option original settings. Color Color Sub-menu Icon Control Function Sub-menu f
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Options Options Sub-menu Icon Control Function Sub-menu function Shows resolution, refresh Information rate, product details. Changes language of English, French, Italian, German, Menu Language menu. Spanish Button repeat Off/Default/Slow rate Option Accessibility Changes Menu timings. 5/10/15/20/25/30 Menu time out second options Resets monitor to original Factory Default Yes/No Option settings. Horizontal / Menu Position Adjusts menu location.
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Further information Display modes The display modes and monitor uses are controlled by the computer. Therefore, refer to your computer documentation for details on how to change display modes. The image size, position, and shape may change when the display mode changes. This is normal and the image can be readjusted using the monitor controls. To ensure flicker-free operation, select the highest (non-interlaced) refresh rate that both the computer and the monitor can support, (general
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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 you should try the suggested actions that are appropriate to your problem. Problem Possible Cause Suggested Action Reference Screen is blank and No power to monitor. • Ensure the electrical Connecting your power indicator is off. outlet and the monitor monitor starting are both switched on. on page 6. • Check power cord is firmly plugged
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Problem Possible Cause Suggested Action Reference The monitor may be • Move fluorescent affected by desk lighting or any interference from equipment that nearby equipment. produces magnetic fields further away from the monitor. • If another monitor is close by, separate the two monitors by at least 300mm (12 in.) for optimal performance. Image appears to be The monitor may be • Move any equipment discolored. affected by that produces interference form magnetic fields (For near
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If possible, stay by your computer system. Your technical support representative might want to go through the problem with you during the call. More help, late breaking news and details of the latest accessories for these products may be found on the World Wide Web at: http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/accessories 19
