Color Monitor C170 User’s Guide English
First Edition (August / 2004) Note : For important information, refer to the Monitor Safety and Warranty manual that comes with this monitor.
Safety (Read first).......................................................................................................2 Setting up the monitor ...............................................................................................3 Product Description..............................................................................................3 Workplace preparation .........................................................................................3 Working Practices ......................
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ENGLISH Setting up the monitor Product Description This monitor requires 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 60Hz.
Working Practices i This section gives advice on how you can work comfortably and reduce fatigue. Rest Take regular breaks. Vary your posture, stand up and stretch occasionally as prolonged use of computer workstations can be tiring. Back Sit back in your chair and use the backrest. Hands Adjust the seat height so that your forearms are approximately horizontal and your wrists are straight when using the keyboard. Your upper arms should be relaxed with your elbows near your body.
ENGLISH Connecting your Monitor Be sure to read the ‘Safety’ Information located in the Monitor Safety and Warranty Information Manual before carrying out this procedure. • Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power is turned off to the monitor, computer system, and other attached devices. • Carefully set the monitor face-down with the underside facing you. Connecting your Tilt/Swivel stand 1. Align the hooks on the tilt/swivel stand with the matching slots in the base of the monitor. 2.
Switching on your Monitor 1. Switch on your computer. 2. Switch on your monitor by pushing and releasing the power switch marked [ at the front of the bezel. [To switch 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 7.
Installing the device driver in Windows 95 or Windows 98 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. 2. Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly. 3. Turn on the monitor and then the system unit. Allow your computer to start the Windows 95 or Windows 98 operating system.
Installing the device driver in Windows 2000 or Windows Me 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. 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. 2. Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly. 3. Turn on the monitor and then the system unit.
ENGLISH Installing the device driver in Windows XP 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. 2. Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly. 3. Turn on the monitor and then the system unit. Allow your computer to start the Windows XP operating system. 4.
Adjusting Your Monitor User controls USER CONTROL FEATURES Icon Monitor controls Switches the monitors on and off. Display main OSD menu and selects highlighted menu item. and i The image is already optimized for many display modes, however the user controls can be used to adjust the image to your liking. Exits from current OSD menu. Icon i The settings are saved after adjustment and when exiting the OSD and will be effective thereafter. Moved the cursor to highlight icons or make adjustments.
ENGLISH On-screen display (OSD) controls i The LCD monitor needs time to become thermally stable the first time you turn it on each day. Thus, to achieve more accurate adjustments for parameters, allow the LCD monitor to warm up (be On) for at least 15 minutes before making any screen adjustment. The settings adjustable with the user controls are viewed through the On Screen Display (OSD). Press the enter button [ ] to display the main OSD menu.
OSD Icon Description Sub-menu(s) Moves the screen left and right . Image Position/Size Horizontal Position Moves the screen up and down. Vertical Position Adjusts image width Horizontal Size Adjusts image height Vertical Size Turns image clockwise or counterclockwise Rotation To correctly adjust the skew of the image. Image Shape Parallelogram To correct geometric distortion. Trapezoid To correct a concave or convex bowing of the image. Pincushion To correct the balance of both sides bowling.
ENGLISH OSD Icon Description Select from standard white colors.
OSD Icon Options Description Reset should return all available functions (apart from language which should not change unless adjusted via Factory Default the LANGUAGE menu) to their factory presets. Sub-menu(s) • YES • NO Changes the position of the OSD on the screen. • Horizontal • Vertical • Save Select the monitor input signal level. • 0.7V • 1.0V Menu Position Video Input Level Exits from current OSD menu.
ENGLISH 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. If possible, configure your computer for 1024 x 768 addressability at 85Hz vertical refresh rate. For the display modes listed below, the screen image has been optimized during manufacture.
Power Management 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. The power management feature 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.
ENGLISH Troubleshooting 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, try the suggested actions that are appropriate to your problem. Problem Possible Cause Suggested Action Reference Screen is blank and power indicator is off. No power to monitor. • Ensure that the electrical outlet and the monitor are both switched on.
Problem Possible Cause CHECK The monitor is SIGNAL CABLE not receiving a message is video signal shown and power indicator is steady green. Suggested Action Reference • Check that the signal cable is firmly connected to the computer. • Check that no pins are bent in the signal cable connector. Connecting your monitor section on page 5. Image appears The color setting • Adjust the Color settings. to be discolored may be incorrect. 18 User Controls section on page 10.
ENGLISH Help and Service Information If you are unable to correct the problem yourself, you may seek further help as follows: Call the IBM Support Center In the US call 1-800-426-7378 In Canada(Toronto Only) call 416-383-3344 In Canada(all other) call 1-800-565-3344 If possible, stay by your computer. Your Technical Support Representative may wish to go through the problem with you during the call. In other countries contact your dealer, retailer, or other IBM authorized Servicer. i 1.
Specifications This color monitor (Type-model 6737-X6X) uses a 17-inch FLAT CDT. i Power consumption figures are for the monitor and the power supply combined. Height: 430.0 mm (16.93 inch) Width: 414.0 mm (16.30 inch) Depth: 420.0 mm (16.54 inch) Weight With Stand: 16 kg (35.27 lbs) Image Viewable Image Size: Dot Pitch: 16-inch (406.4 mm) 0.25 mm Power Input Supply Voltage: Rated Current: 100 - 240V ac 50/60Hz 2.
ENGLISH 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.
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