IBM ThinkVision™ L170 Monitor L170 User's Guide English
T750_Sep.fm Page 2 Wednesday, May 22, 2002 10:13 AM First Edition (April/2004) 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 DEUTSCH Setting up the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Handling Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Workplace Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ENGLISH Product Description The IBM ThinkVision L170 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.
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. Orientation Choose a position that gives the least reflection from lights and windows, usually at a right angle to any windows. Position the monitor directly in front of you so that you do not have to twist your body to use it. Tilt the monitor to a comfortable viewing angle.
ENGLISH L170_E.fm Page 5 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 12:51 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.
Connecting your Monitor Be sure to read the 'Safety' Information located in the Monitor Safety and Warranty Information Manual before carrying out this procedure. 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).
To update or install device drivers, follow the instructions in the Device Driver Installation section on page 8. 4. To optimise the displayed image, run Auto Setup by following the instructions in the Auto Setup section on page 11. ENGLISH DEUTSCH 3. ESPAÑOL Switch on your monitor by pushing and releasing the power switch marked . (To switch off your monitor, push and release the power switch again.) ITALIANO 2. JAPANESE Switch on the power source and your computer. COMPL & WARR 1.
Device Driver Installation Driver installation for Windows 95 or Windows 98 This section must be completed before continuing with the Windows 95 or Windows 98 Auto Setup on page 13 On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality. IBM recommends using either 1280 x 1024 at a refresh rate of 60Hz or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate of 60Hz. To use the Plug and Play feature in Microsoft® Windows® 95 or Windows 98, files should be loaded from the IBM Monitor CD. 1.
Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly. 3. Turn on the monitor and then the system unit. Allow the system to boot into Windows 2000 or Windows Me. 4. Open the DISPLAY PROPERTIES window by clicking START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL and then double-clicking the DISPLAY icon. 5. Click the SETTINGS tab. 6. Click the ADVANCED button. 7. Click the MONITOR tab. 8. Click the PROPERTIES button. 9. Click the DRIVER tab. ENGLISH DEUTSCH 2. ESPAÑOL Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
Driver Installation for Windows XP This section must be completed before continuing with the Windows XP Auto Setup on page 13 On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality. IBM recommends using either 1280 x 1024 at a refresh rate of 60Hz or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate of 60Hz. To use the Plug and Play feature in Microsoft® Windows® XP files should be loaded from the IBM Monitor CD. 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. 2.
ENGLISH L170_E.fm Page 11 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 12:51 AM Auto Setup By pressing the Auto key, you will have direct access to Auto Adjustment. Operating System DOS Windows 95, WIndows 98, Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows NT®, Windows Me or Windows XP DEUTSCH To optimise the displayed image a set-up utility is provided on the CD. Operation of the utility is dependent on the operating system on your computer.
L170_E.fm Page 12 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 12:51 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.
If the message CHECK SIGNAL CABLE is displayed, or if nothing is displayed, check: • that the video interface cable is connected properly. • the correct video adapter card is installed. • the correct supported display mode is selected for your computer. 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 CD into the computer CDROM drive. 5.
Manual Setup Normally, you can complete the setup procedure using AUTO SETUP; however, if your screen image is still distorted after you perform AUTO SETUP or the Installation CD does not run on your system, perform MANUAL SETUP. If the monitor is in standby mode (STANDBY ON), it might automatically turn off while you are waiting for it to warm up. 1. Have your monitor turned on for about 15 minutes, until the monitor warms up. 2.
ENG LIS H Adjusting Your LCD Monitor FRANÇA IS User controls DE UTSC H Thinkvision User control features • Dirct access controls Control Image Setup Brightness Description Activates automatic image adjustment. Directly accesses to Brightness on the OSD main menu. OSD Enter Displays the OSD main menu. Power Switch Switches the monitor on and off. ITALIANO Icon ES PAÑOL When OSD is not displayed, • Main OSD menu Control Description Exit Exits from menus and sub-menus Exits the OSD.
Operation The image is already optimized for many display modes; however the user controls can be used to adjust the image to your liking. 16 • 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.
ENGLISH On-screen display (OSD) controls DEUTSCH Initial appearance of OSD Br i ght nes s / Cont r as t Exi t ESPAÑOL 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. FRANÇAIS The settings adjustable with the user controls are viewed through the OnScreen Display (OSD).
L170_E.fm Page 18 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 12:51 AM OSD Icon on Main Menu Submenu Description Controls and Adjustments Activates automatic image adjustment. Image Setup Automatic Manual • • Clock Phase Use the or button to adjust away the interference. If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Clock adjustment and then use Phase again. Adjusts intensity of red, green and blue. Color Image Properties 1.
OSD Icon on Main Menu (Continued) Submenu Description FRANÇAIS ENGLISH L170_E.fm Page 19 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 12:51 AM Controls and Adjustments Adjusts menu location on the screen. Options Menu Position Returns the menu position to the default settings. DEUTSCH 1. Default • Horizontal Changes the horizontal position of OSD. • Vertical Changes the vertical position of OSD. ESPAÑOL 2. Custom Resets monitor to the origital settings.
L170_E.fm Page 20 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 12:51 AM 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. 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.
ENGLISH 70 Hz 640 × 480 60 Hz 640 × 480 67 Hz 640 × 480 72 Hz 640 × 480 75 Hz 720 × 400 70 Hz 800 × 600 56 Hz 800 × 600 60 Hz 800 × 600 72 Hz 800 × 600 75 Hz 832 × 624 75 Hz 1024 × 768 60 Hz 1024 x 768 70 Hz 1024 x 768 72 Hz 1024 x 768 75 Hz 1152 x 864 75 Hz 1280 x 1024 60 Hz 1280 x 1024 75 Hz DEUTSCH 640 × 400 ESPAÑOL Refresh Rate ITALIANO Addressability FRANÇAIS Factory Set Display Modes † Recommended JAPANESE Note: VESA timings are as detailed in the VESA “Dis
Power Management 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 re-configured the computer, preferably to 1280 x 1024 at 60Hz.
Troubleshooting The screen image is garbled or unusable (rolling screen images, overlapping screen images or a blank screen) The display driver is trying to use a setting your monitor does not support Select the correct monitor. No power to monitor Ensure that the electrical outlet and the monitor are both switched on. Check that the power cord is firmly plugged into the electrical outlet and the power supply unit. If the power cord plug has a removable fuse, replace it. Try another power cord.
L170_E.fm Page 24 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 12:51 AM Problem Possible Cause Suggested Action Screen is blank and power indicator is steady green Brightness and Contrast may be too low Adjust brightness and contrast. 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.
Reference FRANÇAIS Suggested Action ITALIANO ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH 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. JAPANESE A few dots are missing, discolored, or inappropriately lighted. Possible Cause COMPL & WARR Problem ENGLISH L170_E.
L170_E.fm Page 26 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 12:51 AM Further Help 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 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.
ENGLISH L170_E.fm Page 27 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 12:51 AM FRANÇAIS Specifications Unpackaged: Packaged: 6.6 Kg (14.52 lb) 8.4 Kg (18.48 lb) Tilt Tilt: –4° / + 41° Image Viewable Image Size: Maximum Height: Maximum Width: Pixel Pitch: 431.80 mm (17.0 in.) 270.34 mm (10.6 in.) 337.92 mm (13.3 in.) 0.264 mm (.010 in.) (H) × 0.264 mm (.010 in.) (V) Power Input Supply Voltage: Max Supply Current: 100 - 240 V ac, 60/50 ± 3 Hz 1.
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 L170_E.fm Page 29 Tuesday, February 11, 2003 12:51 AM Notices and Trademarks FRANÇAIS 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.
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: 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. © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004. All rights reserved.
