Lenovo ThinkVision L171p User Manual
Lenovo ThinkVision L171p User Manual

Lenovo ThinkVision L171p User Manual

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  • Page 1 L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 U.S. GOVERNMENT USERS - RESTRICTED RIGHTS: Our products and/or services are provided with 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-General, FAR 52.227.14 (Alternate III).
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Customer responsibilities ... 3-7 Service parts ... 3-8 Appendix A. Service and Support ... A-1 Online technical support ... A-1 Telephone technical support ... A-1 Worldwide telephone list ... A-1 Appendix B. Notices ... B-1 Trademarks ... B-2 © Copyright Lenovo 2005.
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety information © Copyright Lenovo 2005.
  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    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: · ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor Setup Poster · Monitor Safety, Troubleshooting, and Warranty Guide · Reference and Driver CD · ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor ·...
  • Page 6: Types Of Adjustments

    Types of adjustments Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range. Tilt/Swivel 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.
  • Page 7: Monitor Pivot

    Monitor Pivot 1. In locked/down Position - Tilt upwards, so that lower edge of monitor clears the stand. - Rotate clockwise until the monitor stops at 90° 2. 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: Setting Up Your Monitor

    Setting up your monitor This section provides information to help you set up your monitor. Connecting and turning on your monitor Note: Be sure to read the Safety Information located in the Monitor Safety, Troubleshooting, and Warranty Guide before carrying out this procedure. 1.
  • 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. Note : An approved power cord H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75mm must be used.
  • Page 10 Power on the monitor and the computer. To install the monitor driver, insert the Reference and Driver CD, click Install driver, and follow the on-screen instructions. To optimize your monitor image, press the Automatic Image Setup key. Automatic image setup requires that the monitor is warmed up for at least 15 minutes. This is not required for normal operation.
  • Page 11: Registering Your Option

    Thank you for purchasing this Lenovo™ product. Please take a few moments to register your product and provide us with information that will help Lenovo to better serve you in the future. Your feedback is valuable to us in developing products and services that are important to you, as well as in developing better ways to communicate with you.
  • Page 12: Chapter 2. Adjusting And Using Your Monitor

    Positioning and viewing your monitor Position and adjust your computer monitor for comfortable viewing by considering the following items: · Viewing distance: Optimal viewing distances for monitors range from approximately 510mm to 760mm (20 in to 30 in) and can vary depending on ambient light and time of day.
  • Page 13: Quick Tips For Healthy Work Habits

    · Tilt: Adjust the tilt of your monitor to optimize the appearance of the screen content and to accommodate your preferred head and neck posture. · 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: ·...
  • Page 14: Accessibility Information

    Accessibility information Lenovo is committed to providing greater access to information and technology to people with disabilities. 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/...
  • Page 15 To use the controls: 1. Press to open the main OSD menu. 2. Use to move among the icons. Select an icon and press function. If there is a sub-menu, you can move between options using then press to select that function. Use save.
  • Page 16 Table 2-2. OSD functions OSD Icon Submenu on Main Menu Brightness Brightness- /Contrast Contrast Image Horizontal Position Position Vertical Position Image Automatic Setup Manual Image Color Properties Preset mode Custom Input Signal OSD Controls when you use DVI connector. Shows resolution, refresh rate, and product details. Note: This screen Options Information does not allow any changes to the settings.
  • Page 17: Selecting A Supported Display Mode

    Table 2-2. OSD functions (continued) & Selecting a supported display mode 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. This is normal and the image can be readjusted using automatic image setup and the image controls.
  • Page 18: Image Rotation

    The display modes shown below have been optimized at the factory. Table 2-3. Factory set display modes Addressability 640 x 350 640 x 480 720 x 400 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 Image rotation Before rotating the monitor, you should set-up your computer to rotate the image. Rotating the image may require special imaging software or you may find that your computer is preloaded with video graphic drivers that enable image rotation.
  • Page 19: Caring For Your Monitor

    Table 2-4. Power indicator Caring for your monitor Be sure to turn off the power before you perform any maintenance on the monitor. Do not: · Apply water or liquid directly to your monitor. · Use solvents or abrasives. · Use flammable cleaning materials to clean your monitor or any other electrical equipment.
  • Page 20: Detaching The Monitor Stand

    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. L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
  • Page 21: Chapter 3. Reference Information

    Power consumption Note: Power consumption figures are for the monitor and the power supply combined. Video input (Analog) Video input (Digital) © Copyright Lenovo 2005. Height 386.4 mm (15.2 in.) Depth 212.0 mm (8.4 in.) Width 371.5 mm (14.6 in.)
  • Page 22 Table 3-1. Monitor specifications for type-model 9417-Hxx (continued) L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide ( & " " *: $% =? $% ;8$% <8 $% ?>=: 7 ?:>9 8: $% C; 53 >: ?9: 53 >: ?9: 53...
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have a problem setting up or using your monitor, you might be able to solve it yourself. Before calling your dealer or Lenovo, try the suggested actions that are appropriate to your problem. Table 3-2. Troubleshooting "...
  • Page 24: Manual Image Setup

    Table 3-2. Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Screen is blank and power indicator is steady amber or flashing green The power indicator is green, but there is no image. One or more of the pixels appear discolored · Fuzzy lines in text or a blurry image.
  • Page 25: Manually Installing The Monitor Driver

    Next. 12. Insert the Setup CD into the CD drive, then click the Have Disk button. Click OK. Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected. Choose ThinkVision L171p Monitor and click OK. The files will be copied from the CD to your hard disk drive. Settings Control ol...
  • Page 26: Installing The Monitor Driver In Windows 2000

    Note: On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality. Lenovo recommends using either 1280 x 1024 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz, or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz.
  • Page 27: Getting Further Help

    Getting further help If you still can’t solve your problem, please contact the Lenovo Support Center. For more information on contacting the Customer Support Center, please see Appendix A, “Service and Support,” on page A-1. Service information Product numbers The product number for your monitor is located on the side of the display bezel as shown below.
  • Page 28: Service Parts

    Service parts The following parts are for use by Lenovo service, or Lenovo authorized dealers, 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 29: Appendix A. Service And Support

    Telephone technical support Installation and configuration support through the Customer Support Center will be withdrawn or made available for a fee, at Lenovo’s discretion, 90 days after the option has been withdrawn from marketing. Additional support offerings, including step-by-step installation assistance, are available for a nominal fee.
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  • Page 34: Appendix B. Notices

    The result obtained in other operating environments may vary. Lenovo may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.
  • Page 35: Trademarks

    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.

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