IBM ThinkVision™ L170p Monitor L170p User's Guide English
T750_Sep.fm Page 2 Wednesday, May 22, 2002 10:13 AM First Edition (April/2003) Note: For important information, refer to the Monitor Safety and Warranty manual that comes with this monitor.
Contents 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 6 7 8 DEUTSCH Setting up the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Handling Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Workplace Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Setting up the monitor Product Description The IBM ThinkVision TFT LCD L170p Color Monitor works with 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 60 Hz. DEUTSCH In addition to your monitor, your option package includes the followings: FRANÇAIS ENGLISH L170P_E.
L170P_E.fm Page 4 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 1:59 AM 2. Before using your monitor for the first time, remove the clear protective film from the front of the screen. Workplace Preparation This section gives advice on what you should consider before you set up your monitor. Height Position the monitor so that the top of the screen is slightly below your eye level when you sit at your workstation.
ENGLISH L170P_E.fm Page 5 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 1:59 AM Back 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. DEUTSCH Use a light touch on the keyboard, keeping your hands and fingers relaxed. Allow a space in front of the keyboard to rest your wrists when not typing. Consider using a wristpad.
L170P_E.fm Page 6 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 1:59 AM Connecting your Monitor for Analog Be sure to read the ‘Safety Information’ at the front of this User Guide before carrying out this procedure. 6 1. Turn off your computer and all attached devices. 2. Connect the signal cable to the video port on the back of your computer. This port might be directly attached to your computer (figure A), or it might be part of a video adapter card (figure B).
ENGLISH L170P_E.fm Page 7 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 1:59 AM Purchase an industry standard DVI-D cable from your local computer supply store. 2. Turn off your computer and all attached devices. a Tilt monitor all the way forward. 4. Connect the DVI connector at the end of the signal cable to the DVI port located on the back of the Monitor. See picture below. Connecting DVI Cable JAPANESE 3. ITALIANO ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH 1.
L170P_E.fm Page 8 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 1:59 AM 5. Connect the DVI connector at the other end of the signal cable to the DVI port located on the back of the graphics adapter. See picture below. graphics adapter DVI Signal Cable 6. Connect the power cord to the power port on the back of your monitor if the power cord supplied is not attached to the monitor. Then insert the plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 7. Use the cable holder (a) to neatly organize the video and power cables.
ENGLISH L170P_E.fm Page 9 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 1:59 AM Device Driver Installation FRANÇAIS Use the User's Guide and Installation Files CD that comes with your monitor to install the appropriate device driver for your operating system. Installing the Windows XP device driver Insert the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer CDROM drive. 2. Click Start Control Panel the Display icon. 3. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab, and then click Advanced. 4.
L170P_E.fm Page 10 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 1:59 AM 7. Click Next>, Next>, and then Finish to complete the installation. 8. Close the Display Properties window. 9. Remove the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD from the computer CD-ROM drive. Installing the Windows 2000 device driver To manually install or update the device driver for the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional operating system, perform the following steps: Settings Control Panel and then double-click Display. 1.
Control Panel and then double-click Display. 2. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab, and then click Advanced. 3. Click the Monitor tab, and then click Change. 4. When the Update Device Driver Wizard window opens, follow the steps in the previous paragraph. 5. Remove the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD from the computer CD-ROM drive. Settings Control Panel and then double-click Display. 1. Click Start 2.
L170P_E.fm Page 12 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 1:59 AM 12 4. In the Select Device window, click Have Disk. 5. Insert the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer CDROM drive, type d:\ (change the drive letter to match your CD-ROM drive if it is not drive D) in the Copy manufacturer's files from: box, and click OK. 6. In the Select Device window, click the appropriate monitor model and then click OK. 7. In the Advanced Display Properties window, click Close. 8.
ENGLISH L170P_E.fm Page 13 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 1:59 AM The Auto Setup instructions require the monitor to be warmed up for 15 minutes. This is not required for normal operation. By pressing the key, you will have direct access to the Image Setup control that is used during the Auto Setup process. When you first use your monitor you must perform Auto Setup. This procedure sets up your monitor to process the video signals from your computer without image discoloration or smearing.
L170P_E.fm Page 14 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 1:59 AM Auto Setup for DOS To set up the monitor automatically in DOS, do the following: If the monitor is in standby mode (STANDBY ON), it may automatically turn off while you are waiting for it to warm up. If this happens, switch off the monitor and switch it on again after a few seconds. 1. If you are using PC-DOS/V, change to U.S. mode by typing ‘CHEV US’ and pressing ENTER at the command prompt. 2.
Auto Setup for Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Me or Windows XP To set up the monitor automatically in Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows XP, do the following: 2. Wait approximately 15 minutes, until the monitor warms up. 3. Drag the icon bar and tool bar, if they are displayed, to the bottom of the screen. 4. Insert the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer CDROM drive. 5.
L170P_E.fm Page 16 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 1:59 AM The screen will dim, blink on and off several times, and you might notice small changes to the test pattern. To abort the AUTO SETUP function, press the ESC key. 9. When finished, the OSD main menu returns. Press the Exit button once to exit from the OSD. 10. Press the ESC key to return to Windows. You have completed the monitor setup for Windows. If you are using the DOS operating system, go to Auto Setup for DOS on page 14.
1. Have your monitor turned on for about 15 minutes, until the monitor warms up. 2. Display the image you most frequently use on the screen. 3. Press the OSD Enter button the initial OSD menu. 4. Use an Arrow button ( or ) to select the Image Setup icon and press the OSD Enter button to access the function. 5. Using an Arrow button ( or ), select MANUAL, press and then press once to select Clock. Left and right arrow adjustment indicators become illuminated (see page 21). 6.
L170P_E.fm Page 18 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 1:59 AM Adjusting Your LCD Monitor User controls User control features • Direct access controls Icon Control Description OSD Input Change Switches the video input source. Inactive Image Setup Activates automatic image adjustment. Inactive Brightness Directly accesses to Brightness on the OSD main menu. Inactive OSD Enter Displays the OSD main menu. Inactive Power Switch Switches the monitor on and off.
• Press the OSD Enter button to display the main OSD menu. • Use the Arrow buttons to move among the icons. Select an icon and press OSD Enter to access that function. If there is a sub-menu, you can move between options using the Arrow buttons, then press OSD Enter to select that function. Use the Arrow buttons to make adjustments. Press the button to save. The settings are saved after adjustment and when exiting the OSD and will be effective thereafter.
L170P_E.fm Page 20 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 1:59 AM On-screen display (OSD) controls The settings adjustable with the user controls are viewed through the OnScreen Display (OSD). Press the OSD Enter button ( ) to activate the OSD. 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 adjustments.
ENGLISH L170P_E.fm Page 21 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 1:59 AM Submenu Description Controls and Adjustments (Analog) Controls and Adjustments (Digital) FRANÇAIS OSD Icon on Main Menu Activates automatic image adjustment. Controls Locked Image Setup Automatic Clock Phase Adjusts intensity of red, green and blue. DEUTSCH Manual • • or button to adjust away the interference.
L170P_E.fm Page 22 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 1:59 AM OSD Icon on Main Menu (Continued) Submenu Controls and Adjustments (Analog) Description Adjusts menu location on the screen. Options Menu Position 1. Default Returns the menu position to the default settings. 2. Custom • Horizontal Changes the horizontal position of OSD. • Vertical Changes the vertical position of OSD. Factory Reset • • Resets monitor to the origital settings. Does not make the adjustment. Resets the settings.
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. The image size, position and shape might change when the display mode changes. This is normal and the image can be readjusted using AUTO SETUP and the monitor controls. Unlike CRT monitors, which require a high refresh rate to minimize flicker, TFT technology is inherently flicker-free.
L170P_E.fm Page 24 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 1:59 AM For image problems, you may want to run AUTO Setup again before consulting to this section. In most cases, AUTO SETUP can fix the problems. See Auto Setup for DOS on page 14 for details. Factory Set Display Modes Addressability Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency Analog Digital 640 × 350 70 Hz 31.5 kHz Yes Yes 640 × 480 75 Hz 37.5 kHz Yes Yes 640 × 480 72 Hz 37.8 kHz Yes Yes 640 × 480 66 Hz 35.0 kHz Yes Yes 640 × 480 60 Hz 31.
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 Signalling (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.
L170P_E.fm Page 26 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 1:59 AM Troubleshooting If you have a problem setting up or using your monitor, you might be able to solve it yourself. Before calling your retailer or IBM, try the suggested actions that are appropriate to your problem. Possible Cause Suggested Action Computer does not boot after the graphics adapter is installed There is another graphics adapter in the computer Remove the other graphics adapter plugged into one of the expansion slot.
ENGLISH L170P_E.fm Page 27 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 1:59 AM The monitor is in the Power Management Standby state Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to restore operation. Check the Power Management software on your computer The monitor is not receiving a video signal Check that the signal cable is firmly connected to the computer. Check that no pins are bent in the signal cable connector.
L170P_E.fm Page 28 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 1:59 AM Problem A few dots are missing, discolored, or inappropriately lighted. 28 Possible Cause Suggested Action The LCD contains over 3,900,000 thinfilm transistors (TFTs). A small number of missing, discolored, or lighted dots may be present on the screen, which is an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT LCD technology and is not an LCD defect.
ENGLISH L170P_E.fm Page 29 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 1:59 AM If you are unable to correct the problem yourself, you may seek further help as follows: Call the IBM HelpCenter®. FRANÇAIS Further Help In the US call 1-800-772-2227 DEUTSCH In Canada (Toronto Only) call 416-383-3344 In Canada (all others) 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.
L170P_E.fm Page 30 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 1:59 AM Specifications This color monitor (Type-model 6734-Hx0) uses a 17-inch TFT LCD Dimensions A. Lower Position Height : Depth : Width : 357.1 mm (14.05 in.) 237.0 mm (9.33 in.) 344.8 mm (15.74 in.) B. Higher Position Height : Depth : Width : 457.1 mm (17.99 in.) 237.0 mm (9.33 in.) 399.8 mm (15.74 in.) Weight Unpackaged: Packaged: 5.8 Kg (12.78 lb) 7.1 Kg (15.
FRANÇAIS 10 to 35° C (50 to 95° F) - 20 to 60° C (-4 to 140° F) - 20 to 60° C (-4 to 140° F) ITALIANO ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH 10 to 80% 5 to 95% 5 to 95% JAPANESE Temperature: Operating: Storage: Shipping: Humidity: Operating: Storage: Shipping: COMPL & WARR Environment ENGLISH L170P_E.
L170P_E.fm Page 32 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 1:59 AM 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.
ENGLISH L170P_E.fm Page 33 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 1:59 AM FRANÇAIS Notices and Trademarks This section contains information on notices and trademarks. Notices IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all currently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used.
L170P_E.fm Page 34 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 1:59 AM 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: HelpCenter IBM ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. Govt. registered trademark. Microsoft® Windows®, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
