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L170 User's Guide IBM ThinkVision TM Monitor L170 English.
ii i First Edition (April/2004) Note: For important information, refer to the Monitor Safety and Warranty manual that comes with this monitor..
ENGLISH 1 Safety (Read first) .......................................................................................................2 Setting up the monitor .............................................................................................
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ENGLISH 3 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 Support Center. Use only an IBM authorized service provider who is approved to repair your particular product.
4 Be sure that the power outlet you are using is properly wired, easily accessible, and located close to the equipment. Do not fully extend power cords in a way that will stress the cords. Connect and disconnect the equipment from the electrical outlet carefully .
ENGLISH 5 Setting up the monitor Handling instructions 1. Lift the monitor by placing your hands where indicated by the arrow in the figure below. 2. Before using your monitor for the first time, remove the clear protective film from the front of the screen.
6 Kensington security slot This slot can be used to connect to a locking cable. Locking cables can be purchased separately at most computer stores. Kensington security slot.
ENGLISH 7 7 i With the IBM Flat Panel Monitor, you can adjust its position in various ways for maximum comfort. Viewing angle You can tilt the screen forward and backward as shown below in Figure A. Figure A Adjusting the monitor position i This section gives advice on what you should consider before you set up your monitor.
8 Be sure to turn off the power before you perform any maintenance on the monitor. Clean your monitor as follows: • Do not use solvents or abrasives. • Gently wipe the covers and the screen with a soft cloth. • Remove finger marks and grease with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
ENGLISH 9 Connecting your monitor 1. Turn off your computer and all attached devices. Next, unplug all power cords to your computer and all attached devices. 2. Connect the signal cable. • The analog signal cable is already connected to your monitor (See in Figure A).
10 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Turn on your monitor by pushing and releasing the power switch marked " " at the front of the bezel. • To turn off your monitor, push and release the power switch again. 3. To update or install device drivers, follow the instructions in the Device driver installation section on page 11.
ENGLISH 11 To install the device driver in Microsoft ® Windows ® 95 or Windows 98, do the following: Note: You must download files from the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD to use the Plug and Play feature in Windows 95 or Windows 98. 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
12 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 User’s Guide and Installation Files CD to use the Plug and Play feature in Windows 2000 or Windows Me.
ENGLISH 13 To install the device driver in Windows XP, do the following: Note: You must download files from the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD to use the Plug and Play feature in Windows XP. 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
14 For digital input, image setup is not required. When you first use your monitor, you must perform Auto Setup for analog input. If you are using digital input, continue with the instructions on page 9. This procedure sets up your monitor to process the video signals from your computer without image discoloration or smearing.
ENGLISH 15 Image setup for DOS i If the monitor is in standby mode, it may automatically turn off while you are waiting for it to warm up. If this happens, turn off the monitor and turn it on again after a few seconds. i If you are using PC-DOS/V, change to U.
6. When the dot pattern appears, pr e s s t h e " " b u t t o n at the bottom of the monitor. This activates the Image setup procedure, which will optimize the display settings with the provided dot-patterns. •The screen will momentarily turn black while auto adjustment proceeds.
Normally, you can complete the setup procedure using Automatic Image setup ; however, if your screen image is still distorted after you perform Image setup or the setup CD does not run on your system, perform M anual Image setup. To manually adjust the image setting, do the following: 1.
18 Adjusting your LCD monitor User controls USER CONTROL FEATURES i The image is already optimized for many display modes, however the user controls can be used to adjust the image to your liking. i The settings are saved after adjustment and when exiting the OSD and will be effective thereafter.
ENGLISH 19 The settings adjustable with the user controls are viewed through the On - Screen Display (OSD). Press the ent er b utto n " " to display the main OSD menu. Initial appearance of OSD On-screen display (OSD) controls i The LCD monitor needs time to become thermally stable the first time you turn it on each day.
20 OSD Icon Select the Color mode you find most comfortable or fine tune the colors using the Custom menu, if necessary. Description Sub-menu(s) Control and adjustments • Clock • Phase • Save In.
ENGLISH 21 • English • Fran ç ais • Italiano • Deutsch • Espa ñ ol OSD Icon Displays the detailed information of mode, model name, serial number and microcode. Description Sub-menu(s) Moves the OSD to the center of the screen. Adjusts speed of button.
22 i If your computer has previously been used with a CRT monitor and is currently configured to a display mode outside the range that the Flat Panel monitor can display, you may need to re-attach the CRT monitor temporarily until you have reconfigured the computer, preferably to 1280 x 1024 at 60Hz.
ENGLISH 23 To benefit from power management, the monitor must be used in conjunction with a computer that implements the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) Display Power Management Signaling (DPMS) Standard.
24 T roubleshooting 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 Support Center, try the suggested actions that are appropriate to your problem. Problem No power to monitor.
ENGLISH 25 i For image problems, you may want to run Image setup again before referring to this section. In most cases, Image setup can fix the problems. See Automatic Image setup for the computer on page 14 for details. Problem Possible cause Suggested action Reference There are noises in the video signal The color setting may be incorrect.
26 If you are unable to correct the problem yourself, you may seek further help as follows: Call the IBM Service and Support. In the U.S.A and Puerto Rico call 1-800-426-7378 In Canada (Toronto only) .
ENGLISH 27 i Power consumption figures are for the monitor and the power supply combined. Specifications This color monitor (Type-model 6734-Ax9) uses a 17.0-inch TFT LCD. Weight 5.3 kg (11.684 lbs) 7.3 kg (16.094 lbs) Without Stand: With Stand: 17.0 inch (432.
28 FRU Monitor FRU Stand FRU Video Interface Cable Hybrid Hybrid Analog 1.8 Meter Business Black Business Black Business Black 6734-AB9 6734-AB9 6734-AG9 6734-AB9 6734-AG9 WW WW WW Service information The following parts are for use by IBM service, or IBM authorized dealers, to support the customer warranty.
ENGLISH 29 Notices and trademarks This section contains information on notices and trademarks. Notices IBM may not offer the products, services, or feature discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area.
30 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; IBM IBM logo ThinkPad ThinkVision E NERGY S TAR and the E NERGY S TAR logo are U.S Govt.
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