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IBM ThinkVision L170 User Manual

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IBM ThinkVision™ L170 Monitor
L170
User's Guide
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  • Page 1 IBM ThinkVision™ L170 Monitor L170 User's Guide English...
  • Page 2 First Edition (April/2003) Note: For important information, refer to the Monitor Safety and Warranty manual that comes with this monitor.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety (Read first) ............2 Setting up the monitor .

  • Page 4: Safety (Read First)

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  • Page 5: Setting Up The Monitor

    Setting up the monitor Product Description The IBM ThinkVision L170 Monitor works with 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 60 Hz.

  • Page 6: Workplace Preparation

    Workplace Preparation This section gives advice on what you should consider before you set up your monitor. Adjusting the Monitor Position Working Practices This section gives advice on how you can work comfortably and reduce fatigue. Height Position the monitor so that the top of the screen is slightly below your eye level when you sit at your workstation.

  • Page 7: Caring For Your Monitor

    Gently wipe the device covers and the screen with a soft cloth. Remove finger marks and grease with a damp cloth and mild detergent; do not use solvents or abrasives. Never use flammable cleaning material to clean your IBM monitor or any other electrical apparatus.

  • Page 8: Connecting Your Monitor

    Connecting your Monitor Be sure to read the 'Safety' Information located in the Monitor Safety and Warranty Information Manual before carrying out this procedure. Turn off your computer and all attached devices. Connect the signal cable to the 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).

  • Page 9: Switching On Your Monitor

    Switching on your Monitor Switch on the power source and your computer. Switch on your monitor by pushing and releasing the power switch marked To switch off your monitor, push and release the power switch again. Turn on the monitor and then the computer. To update or install device drivers, follow the instructions in the Device Driver Installation section on page 8.

  • Page 10: Device Driver Installation

    Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected, and then select ‘Drivers’ folder. 10. Choose IBM ThinkVision L170 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.

  • Page 11: Windows 2000/Me

    13. Click OK. 14. Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected, and then select the ‘Drivers’ 15. Choose IBM ThinkVision L170 Monitor and Click OK. The files will be 16. Close all open windows and remove the CD. 17. Restart the system.

  • Page 12: Windows Xp

    14. Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected, and then select the ‘Drivers’ folder. 15. Choose IBM ThinkVision L170 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.

  • Page 13: Auto Setup

    Auto Setup Auto Setup When you first use your monitor you must perform Auto Setup. This The Setup Utility procedure sets up your monitor to process the video signals from your included on the installation computer without image discoloration or smearing. After you perform Auto CD is for displaying dot patterns.

  • Page 14: Auto Setup For Dos

    Auto Setup for DOS If the monitor is in standby mode (STANDBY ON), 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. If you are using PC-DOS/V, change to U.S.

  • Page 15: Windows Me Or Windows Xp

    Auto Setup for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Me or Windows XP To set up the monitor automatically in Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows XP, do the following: If the monitor is in standby mode (STANDBY ON), it may automatically turn off while you are waiting for it to warm up.

  • Page 16: Manual Setup

    Manual Setup If the monitor is in standby mode (STANDBY ON), it might automatically turn off while you are waiting for it to warm up. Normally, you can complete the setup procedure using if your screen image is still distorted after you perform Installation CD does not run on your system, perform Have your monitor turned on for about 15 minutes, until the monitor warms up.

  • Page 17: Adjusting Your Lcd Monitor

    Adjusting Your LCD Monitor User controls User control features • Direct access controls Icon • Main OSD menu controls Icon Control Description Image Setup Activates automatic image adjustment. Directly accesses to Brightness on the OSD Brightness main menu. OSD Enter Displays the OSD main menu.
  • Page 18 The image is already optimized for many display modes; however the user controls can be used to adjust the image to your liking. The settings are saved after adjustment and when exiting the OSD and will be effective thereafter. Operation •...

  • Page 19: On-Screen Display (Osd) Controls

    On-screen display (OSD) controls The settings adjustable with the user controls are viewed through the On- Screen Display (OSD). Press the OSD Enter button ( OSD. Initial appearance of OSD The LCD monitor needs time to become thermally stable the first time you turn it on each day.
  • Page 20 OSD Icon on Submenu Main Menu Image Setup Automatic Manual • Clock • Phase Image Color Properties 1. Mode 1 (Preset Mode) • 6500K • 7200K • 9300K 2. Mode 2 (Custom) • • Green • Blue Sharpness 1. Mode 1 2.
  • Page 21 OSD Icon on Main Menu Submenu (Continued) Options Information Language Options Menu Position 1. Default 2. Custom • Horizontal • Vertical (V) Reset • Cancel • Reset Accessibility • Button repeat rate • Menu time out Description Shows resolution, refresh rate, and product details. Note: This screen does not allow any changes to the settings.

  • Page 22: Further Information

    Further Information Display modes The display mode the monitor uses is controlled by the computer. Therefore, refer to your computer documentation for details on how to change display modes. The image size, position and shape might change when the display mode changes.
  • Page 23 Factory Set Display Modes For image problems, you may want to run AUTO Setup again before consulting this section. In most cases, AUTO SETUP can fix the problems. See Auto Setup for DOS on page 12 for details. † Recommended Note: VESA timings are as detailed in the VESA “Display Monitor Timing Specification”.

  • Page 24: Power Management

    There are several states as described in the table below. ® As an Partner, IBM has determined that this product meets the NERGY ® guidelines for energy efficiency.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have a problem setting up or using your monitor, you might be able to solve it yourself. Before calling your retailer or IBM, try the suggested actions that are appropriate to your problem. Computer does not boot after...
  • Page 26 Possible Problem Cause Screen is blank Brightness and power and Contrast indicator is may be too steady green The monitor is in the Power Management Standby state The monitor is not receiving a video signal Screen is blank and power indicator is blinking green.
  • Page 27 Possible Problem Cause A few dots are A small number of missing, discolored, or missing, lighted dots may be present on the screen, discolored, or which is an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT inappropriately LCD technology and is not an LCD defect. lighted.

  • Page 28: Further Help

    In the US call 1-800-426-7378 In Canada (Toronto Only) call 416-383-3344 In Canada (all others) call 1-800-565-3344 In other countries contact your dealer, retailer, or other IBM authorized Servicer. Before calling, please have available as much of the following information as possible: Model and serial number from the label on your monitor.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    1280 pixels (max) Vert. Addressability: 1024 lines (max) Clock Frequency: 135 MHz VESA DDC: VESA Standard modes between IBM, VESA, HP, Sun, Mac Horiz. Frequency: 31 kHz - 81 kHz Vert. Frequency: 55 Hz - 76 Hz Temperature: Operating: 10 to 35° C (5 to 95° F) Storage: - 20 to 60°...

  • Page 30: Service Information

    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 73P3695 6734-AC0, AL0 31P9582 6734-AB0,AC0,AK0,AL0 31P9583 6734-AG0 31P9590 6734-AB0,AC0,AG0,AK0,AL0 73P3696 6734-AC0,AL0 73P3697 6734-AC0,AL0 Model Type 6734...

  • Page 31: Notices And Trademarks

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.
  • Page 32 Trademarks The following terms, used in this publication, are trademarks or service marks of the IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both: HelpCenter ® is a U.S. Govt. registered trademark. NERGY ® ® Microsoft Windows , and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.

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