Lenovo ThinkVision L171p User Manual
Lenovo ThinkVision L171p User Manual

Lenovo ThinkVision L171p User Manual

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  • Page 2 RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to the GSA ADP Schedule contract with Lenovo Group Limited, if any, or the standard terms of this commercial license, or if the agency is unable to accept this Program under these terms, then we provide this Program under the provisions set forth in Commercial Computer Software--Restricted Rights at FAR 52.227-19, when applicable, or under Rights in Data-...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Trademarks................... . . B-2 © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety information Before installing this product, read the Safety Information. í í í ThinkVision L171 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
  • Page 5: Chapter1. Getting Started

    Chapter 1. Getting started This User’s Guide contains detailed information on the ThinkVision™ L171p Flat Panel Monitor. For a quick overview, please see the Setup Poster that was shipped with your monitor. Shipping contents The product package should include the following items: •...
  • Page 6: Types Of Adjustments

    With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt and swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. Height Adjustment After pressing the top of the monitor, remove the fixed pin and adjust the height of the monitor. ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
  • Page 7: Monitor Pivot

    Monitor Pivot In locked/down Position - Tilt upwards, so that lower edge of monitor clears the stand. - Rotate clockwise until the monitor stops at 90 °. Extended Position - Rotate clockwise until the monitor stops at 90 °. User controls Your monitor has controls on the front which are used to adjust the display.
  • Page 8: Cable Lock Slot

    Power off your computer and all attached devices, and unplug the computer power cord. Connect the analog signal cable to the video port on the back of the computer. Note: One end of the signal cable is already pre-attached to your monitor. ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
  • Page 9 Connect the digital cable to the DVI connector of the monitor and the other end on the back of the computer. Note: The digital cable is not included with the monitor. Plug the monitor power cord and the computer cord into grounded electrical outlets. Power on the monitor and the computer.
  • Page 10: Registering Your Product

    Register your option on the IBM Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/register/ IBM will send you information and updates on your registered product unless you indicate on the Web site questionnaire that you do not want to receive further information. ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
  • Page 11: Chapter 2. Adjusting And Using Your Monitor

    • General location: Position your monitor to avoid glare or reflections on the screen from overhead lighting or nearby windows. The following are some other tips for comfortable viewing of your monitor: © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005...
  • Page 12: Quick Tips For Healthy Work Habits

    With assistive technologies, users can access information in the way most appropriate to their disability. Some of these technologies are already provided in your operating system; others can be purchased through vendors or accessed at: http://www.ibm.com/able/ ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
  • Page 13: Adjusting Your Monitor Image

    Adjusting your monitor image This section describes the user control features used to adjust your monitor image. Using the direct access controls The direct access controls can be used when the On Screen Display (OSD) is not displayed. Note: The direct access controls are blue. Table 2-1.
  • Page 14 Color Image Properties Preset mode Custom Sharpness Mode 1 Default Mode 2 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Controls and Adjustments Description Adjusts overall brightness Adjusts difference between light and dark areas Moves the image left or right. Moves the image up or down.
  • Page 15 Table 2-2. OSD functions OSD Icon on Main Menu Submenu Input video signal Information Options Language Menu Position Options Default Custom Reset Accessibility Controls and Adjustments Description This monitor can accept video signals through two different connectors. Most desktop computers use a D-SUB connector.
  • Page 16: Selecting A Supported Display Mode

    Rotation tab, and then set the preferred rotation. Check with the manufacturer of your computer to see if graphic drivers with image rotation can be downloaded from their support website. ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Refresh rate 70 Hz...
  • Page 17: Understanding Power Management

    Understanding power management Power management 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. 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.
  • Page 18: Caring For Your Monitor

    Remove grease or finger marks with a damp cloth and a little mild detergent. Detaching the monitor stand After placing the monitor face down on a clean surface or soft cloth, remove the four screws from the stand to remove it from the monitor. ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
  • Page 19: Chapter 3. Reference Information

    Power consumption Note: Power consumption figures are for the monitor and the power supply combined. Video input (Analog) © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005 Height 381.2 mm (15.0 in.) Depth 204.7 mm (8.1 in.) Width 367.5 mm (14.5 in.) Tilt Range: -0°, +30°...
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Table 3-2. Troubleshooting Problem The words "Out of Range" are shown on the screen, and the power indicator is flashing green. ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Interface Input Signal Horizontal addressability Vertical addressability Clock frequency VESA DDC Horizontal frequency...
  • Page 21 Table 3-2. Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause The image The video signal cable quality is is not connected with unnacceptable. the monitor or system completely. The color settings may be incorrect. The automatic image setup function was not performed. The power •...
  • Page 22: Manual Image Setup

    Reference and Driver CD for automatic installation. Installing the monitor driver in Windows XP To use the Plug and Play feature in Windows XP, files should be loaded from the Reference and Driver CD. ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Possible cause Suggested action •...
  • Page 23: Installing The Monitor Driver In Windows 2000

    13. Click OK. 14. Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected. 15. Choose ThinkVision L171p 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 24: Getting Further Help

    13. Click OK. 14. Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected. 15. Choose ThinkVision L171p 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 25: Service Information

    Service information Product numbers The product number for your monitor is located on the side of the display bezel as shown below. Customer responsibilities The warranty does not apply to a product which has been damaged due to accident, misuse, abuse, improper installation, usage not in accordance with product specifications and instructions, natural or personal disaster, or unauthorized alterations, repairs or modifications.
  • Page 26: Service Parts

    Service parts The following parts are for use by servicers and dealers authorized by Lenovo to support the customer warranty. Parts are for service use only. The table below shows information for model 9417-Hxx. Table 3-3. List of service parts...
  • Page 27: Appendix A. Service And Support

    IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. Response time may vary depending on the number and nature of the calls received. Phone numbers are subject to change without notice. For the latest phone number list, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support and click Support Phone List. © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005...
  • Page 28 Bolivia Brazil Canada Chile China China (Hong Kong S.A.R.) Colombia Costa Rica Cyprus ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Language Telephone Number Africa: +44 (0)1475 555 055 South Africa: +27 11 3028888 and 0800110756 Central Africa: Contact the nearest...
  • Page 29 Country or Region Language Czech Republic Denmark Danish Dominican Republic Spanish Ecuador Spanish El Salvador Spanish Estonia Finland Finnish France French Germany German Greece Guatemala Spanish Honduras Spanish Hungary India English Indonesia Bahasa, Indonesian, English Ireland English Italy Italian Telephone Number Hours of operation +420-2-7213-1316 4520-8200...
  • Page 30 Country or Region Japan Korea Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malaysia Malta Mexico Middle East ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Language Telephone Number Japanese, English Desktop Toll free: 0120-887-870; For International: +81-46- 266-4724 ThinkPad Toll free: 0120-887- 874; For International: +81-46-...
  • Page 31 Country or Region Language Netherlands Dutch New Zealand English Nicaragua Spanish Norway Norwegian Panama Spanish Peru Spanish Philippines English Poland Portugal Portuguese Russian Federation Russian Singapore English Slovakia Slovenia Spain Spanish Sri Lanka English Sweden Swedish Switzerland German, French, Italian Taiwan Mandarin Telephone Number...
  • Page 32 Country or Region Thailand Turkey United Kingdom United States Uruguay Venezuela Vietnam ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Language Telephone Number Thai 1-800-299-229 Turkish 00800-211-4032 +90-212-317-1760 English +44-1475-555-055 English 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378) Spanish 000-411-005-6649 Spanish 0-800-100-2011 English/Vietnamese Ho Chi Minh = (848)
  • Page 33: Appendix B. Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.
  • Page 34: Trademarks

    Note: As an ENERGY STAR Partner, IBM has determined that this product meets the guidelines for energy efficiency. Trademarks Lenovo and ThinkVision are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both.: ThinkVision IBM is a trademark of International Business machines Corporation in the united States, other countries, or both.

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