Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product L171p Lenovo
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© Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 20 05 ii Contents Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Chapter1. Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iii ThinkVision L171 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Safety information Befor e installing this pr oduct, r ead the Safety Informati on. íí í.
© Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 20 05 1-1 Chapter 1. Getting started This User ’s Guide contains detailed information on the ThinkV ision™ L171p Fl at Panel Monitor . For a quick overview , please see the Setup Poster that was shipped with your monitor .
1-2 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Types of adjustments Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range. Tilt/Swivel W ith the built-in pedestal, you can tilt and swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
Chapter 1. 1-3 Monitor Pivot 1. In locked/down Position - T ilt 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 Y our monitor has contr ols on the fr ont which are used to adjust the display .
1-4 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Cable lock slot Y our monitor is equipped with a cable lock sl ot located on the rear of your monitor (in the lower right corner). Please see the instru ctions that came with the cable lock to learn how to attach it .
Chapter 1. 1-5 Connect the digital cable to the DVI connect or 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 cor d and the computer cord into grounded electrical outlets.
1-6 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide T o opti mize your monitor image, pr ess th e Automatic Image Setup key . Automatic image setup re quires that the monitor is warmed up for at least 15 minutes. This is not requir ed for normal operation.
© Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 20 05 2-1 Chapter 2. Adjusting and using your monitor This section will gi ve you information on adjusting and using your monitor . Comfort and accessibility Good ergonomic practice is important to ge t the most fr om your personal computer and to avoid discomfort.
2-2 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide • Use adequate lighting f or the ty pe of work you ar e performing. • Use the monitor brightness, contrast, and image adjustment controls, if equipped, to optimize the image on your scr een to meet your visual prefer ences.
Chapter 2. 2-3 Adjusting your monitor image This section describes the user contr ol features used to adjust your monitor image. Using the direct access controls The dir ect access controls can be used when the On Scr een Display (OSD) is not displayed.
2-4 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide T able 2-2. OSD functio ns OSD Icon on Main Menu Submenu Description Controls an d Adjustments (Analog) Controls and Adjustments (Digital) Brigh.
Chapter 2. 2-5 Input video signal This monitor can accept video signals through two differ ent connectors. Most desktop compu ters use a D-SUB connector .
2-6 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Selecting a suppor ted display mode The display mode the monitor use s is controlled by the computer . There f ore, refer to your computer documentati on for details on how to change display modes.
Chapter 2. 2-7 Understanding power management Power management is invoked when the computer r ecognizes that you have not used your mouse or keyboard for a user -d efinab le period.
2-8 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Caring for your monitor Be sure to turn off the power befor e you perform any maintenance on the monitor . Do not: • Apply water or liquid dir ectly to your monitor . • Use solvents or abrasives.
© Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 20 05 3-1 Chapter 3. Reference information This section contains monitor specifications , instructions to manually ins tall the monitor driver , tr oubleshooting information, and service information. Monitor specifications T able 3-1.
3-2 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide 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 IBM, try the suggested actions that are appropriate to your pr oblem.
Chapter 3. 3-3 The image quality is unnacceptable. The video signal cable is not connected with the monitor or system completely . Be sure the signal cable is firmly plugged in to the system and monito r . “Connecting and turning on you r monitor” on page 1-4 The color settings may be incorr ect.
3-4 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Manual image setup If automatic i mage setup does not estab lish the image that you pr efer , perform manual image setup. Note: Have your monitor power ed on for about 15 minutes, until the monitor warms up.
Chapter 3. 3-5 Note: This section must be completed be fore continuing with the W indows XP automatic image setup. 1. T urn of f the computer and all attached devices. 2. Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly . 3. T urn on the monitor and then the system unit.
3-6 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide 10. Open the Upgrade Device Driver W izard window by clicking on Update Driver , and then click Next . 11 . S e l e c t Display a list of the know n drivers fo r this device so that I can choos e a specific driver , and then click Next .
Chapter 3. 3-7 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 appl.
3-8 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Service parts The following parts ar e for use by servicers and dealers authorized by Lenovo to support the customer warranty . Parts ar e fo r service use only . The table below shows information for model 9417-Hxx.
© Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 20 05 A-1 Appendix A. Service and Support The following information describes the technica l support that is available for your product, during the warranty period or thr oughout the life of the product. Refer to your IBM State m ent of Limited W arranty for a full explanation of IBM warranty terms.
A-2 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Country or Region Language T eleph one Number Hours of operation Africa -- Africa: +44 (0)1475 555 055 South Africa: +27 1 1 3028888 and 08001 1.
Appendix A. A-3 Czech Republic -- +420-2-7213-1316 -- Denmark Danish 4520-8200 8:30AM - 4:30PM Monday -Fri day (Local time) Dominican Republic Spanish 566-4755 566-5161 ext.
A-4 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide J a p a n J a p a n e s e , E n g l i s h D e s k t o p T oll free: 0120-887-870; For International: +81-46- 266-4724 ThinkPad T oll free: 0120- 887- 874; For International: +81-46- 266-4724 Both of th e above numbers will be answered with a Japanese language voice prompt.
Appendix A. A-5 Netherlands Dutch +31-20-514-5770 9AM - 5PM Monday - Friday (Local time) New Zealand English 0800-446-149 9AM - 9PM 7 days/week Nicaragua Spanish 255-6658 8AM - 5PM Monday - Friday (Lo.
A-6 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Thailand Thai 1-800-299-229 8AM - 6PM Monday - Friday (Local time) Except Holidays T urkey T urkish 00800-21 1-4032 +90-212-317-1760 9AM - 6PM M.
© Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 20 05 B-1 Appendix B. Notices Lenovo may not of fer the products, services, or features discussed in thi s document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo repr esentative for information on the products and services currently available in your area.
B-2 ThinkVision L171 Flat Pa nel Monitor User’s Guide extrapolation. Actual results may vary . Us ers of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific envir onment. Note: As an ENERGY ST AR Partne r , IBM has de termined that this pr oduct meets the guidelines for ener gy efficiency .
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