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...Monitor Position 4 Working Practices 4 Caring for your Monitor 5 Connecting your Monitor 6 Switching on your Monitor 7 Device Driver Installation 8 Windows 95/98 8 Windows 2000/Me 9 Windows XP 10 Auto Setup 11 Auto Setup 11 Auto Setup for DOS 11 Auto Setup for Windows95, Windows98, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows Me or Windows XP 13 Manual Setup 14 Adjusting Your LCD Monitor 15 User controls 15 On-screen display (OSD) controls 17 Further Information 20 Display modes 21 Power Management 22 Product Disposal 22 Troubleshooting 23 Further Help 26 Specifications 27 Service...
...Monitor Position 4 Working Practices 4 Caring for your Monitor 5 Connecting your Monitor 6 Switching on your Monitor 7 Device Driver Installation 8 Windows 95/98 8 Windows 2000/Me 9 Windows XP 10 Auto Setup 11 Auto Setup 11 Auto Setup for DOS 11 Auto Setup for Windows95, Windows98, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows Me or Windows XP 13 Manual Setup 14 Adjusting Your LCD Monitor 15 User controls 15 On-screen display (OSD) controls 17 Further Information 20 Display modes 21 Power Management 22 Product Disposal 22 Troubleshooting 23 Further Help 26 Specifications 27 Service...
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... Video Adapter card that can be damaged by placing your monitor for the first time, remove the clear protective film from the front of the screen. 3 Attached to Monitor Handling Instructions Do not support the monitor within the screen area. The product package should include the following items: • User's Guide and Installation CD • Monitor Safety and Warranty Information Manual • IBM ThinkVision L170 Monitor Setup Guide • Power Cord • IBM ThinkVision L170 Monitor • Analog Interface Cable...
... Video Adapter card that can be damaged by placing your monitor for the first time, remove the clear protective film from the front of the screen. 3 Attached to Monitor Handling Instructions Do not support the monitor within the screen area. The product package should include the following items: • User's Guide and Installation CD • Monitor Safety and Warranty Information Manual • IBM ThinkVision L170 Monitor Setup Guide • Power Cord • IBM ThinkVision L170 Monitor • Analog Interface Cable...
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... any windows. Vary your posture, stand up your workstation. Workplace Preparation This section gives advice on how you can be tiring. 4 Rest Take regular breaks. Height Position the monitor so that you sit at a right angle to use of the screen is slightly below . Adjusting the Monitor Position Viewing Angle You can tilt the screen backward and forward as prolonged use it. Position the monitor directly...
... any windows. Vary your posture, stand up your workstation. Workplace Preparation This section gives advice on how you can be tiring. 4 Rest Take regular breaks. Height Position the monitor so that you sit at a right angle to use of the screen is slightly below . Adjusting the Monitor Position Viewing Angle You can tilt the screen backward and forward as prolonged use it. Position the monitor directly...
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.... Screen settings Set the screen brightness and contrast to adjust this as follows: • Gently wipe the device covers and the screen with a soft cloth. • Remove finger marks and grease with monitors, in your chair and use flammable cleaning material to turn off the power before you perform any maintenance on the keyboard, keeping your hands and fingers relaxed. You may have your eyesight checked regularly. Use a light touch...
.... Screen settings Set the screen brightness and contrast to adjust this as follows: • Gently wipe the device covers and the screen with a soft cloth. • Remove finger marks and grease with monitors, in your chair and use flammable cleaning material to turn off the power before you perform any maintenance on the keyboard, keeping your hands and fingers relaxed. You may have your eyesight checked regularly. Use a light touch...
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... instruction below: a. Tilt monitor all attached devices. 2. b. Gently lift the stand cover (b) along the top and then slide it might be part of your monitor's video cable. * If the power cord supplied is not attached to your computer and all the way forward. Turn off your computer (figure A), or it backwards and off . Connect the signal cable to match the blue connector on the back of a video adapter card (figure B). The video port...
... instruction below: a. Tilt monitor all attached devices. 2. b. Gently lift the stand cover (b) along the top and then slide it might be part of your monitor's video cable. * If the power cord supplied is not attached to your computer and all the way forward. Turn off your computer (figure A), or it backwards and off . Connect the signal cable to match the blue connector on the back of a video adapter card (figure B). The video port...
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To update or install device drivers, follow the instructions in the Auto Setup section on page 8. 4. To optimise the displayed image, run Auto Setup by pushing and releasing the power switch marked . (To switch off your monitor by following the instructions in the Device Driver Installation section on page 11. 7 JAPANESE COMPL & WARR Switch on your monitor, push and release the power switch again.) 3. Switch on the power source and your Monitor 1. ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO Switching on your computer. 2.
To update or install device drivers, follow the instructions in the Auto Setup section on page 8. 4. To optimise the displayed image, run Auto Setup by pushing and releasing the power switch marked . (To switch off your monitor by following the instructions in the Device Driver Installation section on page 11. 7 JAPANESE COMPL & WARR Switch on your monitor, push and release the power switch again.) 3. Switch on the power source and your Monitor 1. ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO Switching on your computer. 2.
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.... Open the DISPLAY PROPERTIES window by clicking on page 13 On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality. clicking on the monitor and then the system unit. Open the UPGRADE DEVICE DRIVER WIZARD window by clicking START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL and then double - Insert the Setup CD into Windows 95 or Windows 98. The files will automatically select the maximum refresh rate and corresponding Color Matching Profiles. 8 IBM recommends using either...
.... Open the DISPLAY PROPERTIES window by clicking on page 13 On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality. clicking on the monitor and then the system unit. Open the UPGRADE DEVICE DRIVER WIZARD window by clicking START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL and then double - Insert the Setup CD into Windows 95 or Windows 98. The files will automatically select the maximum refresh rate and corresponding Color Matching Profiles. 8 IBM recommends using either...
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... DISK button. 13. Turn on page 13 On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality. Click the PROPERTIES button. 9. ITALIANO JAPANESE COMPL & WARR 9 Turn off the computer and all open windows and remove the CD. 17. Click the MONITOR tab. 8. ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL Driver Installation for this device so that the CD drive letter is connected correctly. 3. To use the Plug...
... DISK button. 13. Turn on page 13 On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality. Click the PROPERTIES button. 9. ITALIANO JAPANESE COMPL & WARR 9 Turn off the computer and all open windows and remove the CD. 17. Click the MONITOR tab. 8. ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL Driver Installation for this device so that the CD drive letter is connected correctly. 3. To use the Plug...
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... connected correctly. 3. Click the SETTINGS tab. 6. Open the Hardware Update Wizard window by clicking START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL and then double-clicking the DISPLAY icon. 5. Choose IBM ThinkVision L170 monitor and Click OK. Click the DRIVER tab. 10. Close all attached devices. 2. The files will automatically select the maximum refresh rate and corresponding Color Matching Profiles. 10 Ensure that the monitor is selected, and then select the 'Drivers' folder. 15. Turn...
... connected correctly. 3. Click the SETTINGS tab. 6. Open the Hardware Update Wizard window by clicking START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL and then double-clicking the DISPLAY icon. 5. Choose IBM ThinkVision L170 monitor and Click OK. Click the DRIVER tab. 10. Close all attached devices. 2. The files will automatically select the maximum refresh rate and corresponding Color Matching Profiles. 10 Ensure that the monitor is selected, and then select the 'Drivers' folder. 15. Turn...
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... run AUTO SETUP for your monitor to process the video signals from the table below and follow the appropriate instructions. When you first use your computer. Operation of the utility is provided on the CD. You can run versions of Windows and sometimes also use . This procedure sets up for normal operation. To optimise the displayed image a set in the range of the supported screen resolution shown...
... run AUTO SETUP for your monitor to process the video signals from the table below and follow the appropriate instructions. When you first use your computer. Operation of the utility is provided on the CD. You can run versions of Windows and sometimes also use . This procedure sets up for normal operation. To optimise the displayed image a set in the range of the supported screen resolution shown...
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... the monitor. Insert the User's Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer CD- ROM drive. 4. Select from the screen the number for the color or text mode you need. 9. When the dot pattern appears, press the Image Setup ( ) button at the command prompt to return to match your CD-ROM drive if it is selected for your computer. 2. The screen will optimize the display settings...
... the monitor. Insert the User's Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer CD- ROM drive. 4. Select from the screen the number for the color or text mode you need. 9. When the dot pattern appears, press the Image Setup ( ) button at the command prompt to return to match your CD-ROM drive if it is selected for your computer. 2. The screen will optimize the display settings...
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... installed on the monitor first; The screen will optimize the display settings with the screen resolution. You have completed the monitor setup for your computer. 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 Windows. Operating system installation steps Operating System Step1 Step2 Step3 Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows...
... installed on the monitor first; The screen will optimize the display settings with the screen resolution. You have completed the monitor setup for your computer. 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 Windows. Operating system installation steps Operating System Step1 Step2 Step3 Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows...
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... OSD Enter button the initial OSD menu. and press 5. Use the or button to select the Image Setup icon the OSD Enter button to display 4. If the frequency is still distorted after you can complete the setup procedure using AUTO SETUP; Use a select ( or ) button to manually adjust to correct and execute save go to warm up . 2. With a wrong phase adjustment the picture has horizontal disturbances in standby mode (STANDBY ON), it to windows shut down mode. 3. Manual Setup...
... OSD Enter button the initial OSD menu. and press 5. Use the or button to select the Image Setup icon the OSD Enter button to display 4. If the frequency is still distorted after you can complete the setup procedure using AUTO SETUP; Use a select ( or ) button to manually adjust to correct and execute save go to warm up . 2. With a wrong phase adjustment the picture has horizontal disturbances in standby mode (STANDBY ON), it to windows shut down mode. 3. Manual Setup...
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... optimized for many display modes; Operation • Press the OSD Enter button to display the main OSD menu. • Use the Arrow buttons to access that function. Select an icon and press OSD Enter to move among the icons. The image is a sub-menu, you can be used to adjust the image to move backwards through the sub-menus and exit from the OSD. 16 however the user controls...
... optimized for many display modes; Operation • Press the OSD Enter button to display the main OSD menu. • Use the Arrow buttons to access that function. Select an icon and press OSD Enter to move among the icons. The image is a sub-menu, you can be used to adjust the image to move backwards through the sub-menus and exit from the OSD. 16 however the user controls...
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... Brightness/ Contrast Brightness Adjusts brightness. Moves the screen left or right. Press the OSD Enter button ( ) to warm up or down. The settings adjustable with the user controls are viewed through the OnScreen Display (OSD). Vertical Position OK Controls and Adjustments ITALIANO JAPANESE COMPL & WARR 17 Thus, to achieve more accurate adjustments for parameters, allow the LCD monitor to activate the OSD. Image Position Horizontal Position Moves the screen up (be On) for at least 15 minutes before making any screen adjustments. Contrast Adjusts contrast...
... Brightness/ Contrast Brightness Adjusts brightness. Moves the screen left or right. Press the OSD Enter button ( ) to warm up or down. The settings adjustable with the user controls are viewed through the OnScreen Display (OSD). Vertical Position OK Controls and Adjustments ITALIANO JAPANESE COMPL & WARR 17 Thus, to achieve more accurate adjustments for parameters, allow the LCD monitor to activate the OSD. Image Position Horizontal Position Moves the screen up (be On) for at least 15 minutes before making any screen adjustments. Contrast Adjusts contrast...
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... changes to use Phase again. Note: This screen does not allow any software running on Main Menu Submenu Image Setup Automatic Manual • Clock • Phase Image Properties Color 1. Increases or decreases 'green'. Custom • Red • Green • Blue Options Information Language Description Activates automatic image adjustment. The language chosen affects only the language of the 5 languages (English, French, Italian, German and Spanish) to the settings. Adjusts intensity of red, green and blue. 6500K adjusts the screen...
... changes to use Phase again. Note: This screen does not allow any software running on Main Menu Submenu Image Setup Automatic Manual • Clock • Phase Image Properties Color 1. Increases or decreases 'green'. Custom • Red • Green • Blue Options Information Language Description Activates automatic image adjustment. The language chosen affects only the language of the 5 languages (English, French, Italian, German and Spanish) to the settings. Adjusts intensity of red, green and blue. 6500K adjusts the screen...
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... - Changes the horizontal position of OSD. • Vertical Changes the vertical position of time the OSD will Use the or button to select remain active after the last time a button is pressed. Factory Reset • Cancel • Reset Accessibility • Button repeat rate • Menu time out Resets monitor to the default settings. ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL OSD Icon on the screen. Does not make the adjustment. Resets the settings. Changes button repeat rate and menu time out setting. Sets the...
... - Changes the horizontal position of OSD. • Vertical Changes the vertical position of time the OSD will Use the or button to select remain active after the last time a button is pressed. Factory Reset • Cancel • Reset Accessibility • Button repeat rate • Menu time out Resets monitor to the default settings. ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL OSD Icon on the screen. Does not make the adjustment. Resets the settings. Changes button repeat rate and menu time out setting. Sets the...
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... the power cord plug has a removable fuse, replace it yourself. Connecting your Monitor section on page 6 Connecting your Monitor section on page 6 Connecting your Monitor section on how to your problem. Check that are both switched on. Select the correct monitor. Try another electrical outlet. Problem Possible Cause Suggested Action Reference Computer does not boot after the graphics adapter is installed The screen image is garbled or unusable (rolling screen images, overlapping screen images...
... the power cord plug has a removable fuse, replace it yourself. Connecting your Monitor section on page 6 Connecting your Monitor section on page 6 Connecting your Monitor section on how to your problem. Check that are both switched on. Select the correct monitor. Try another electrical outlet. Problem Possible Cause Suggested Action Reference Computer does not boot after the graphics adapter is installed The screen image is garbled or unusable (rolling screen images, overlapping screen images...
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... incorrect Suggested Action Adjust brightness and contrast. Then select MANUAL to use a supported display mode. Reference User controls section on page 15 Power Management section on the keyboard or move the mouse to restore operation. Problem Screen is blank and power indicator is steady green Screen is blank and power indicator is firmly connected to the computer. Press any key on page 22 Connecting your computer. Check that the signal cable is blinking green.
... incorrect Suggested Action Adjust brightness and contrast. Then select MANUAL to use a supported display mode. Reference User controls section on page 15 Power Management section on the keyboard or move the mouse to restore operation. Problem Screen is blank and power indicator is steady green Screen is blank and power indicator is firmly connected to the computer. Press any key on page 22 Connecting your computer. Check that the signal cable is blinking green.
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Addressability: Clock Frequency: VESA DDC: VESA Standard modes between Horiz. Frequency: Vert. Dimensions Weight Tilt Image Power Input Power Consumption Video Input Communications Supported Display Modes Environment Height: Depth: Width: Unpackaged: Packaged: Tilt: Viewable Image Size: Maximum Height: Maximum Width: Pixel Pitch: Supply Voltage: Max Supply Current: Normal Operation: DPMS Stand-by: DPMS Suspend: DPMS off: Input Signal: Horiz. Addressability: Vert. Frequency: Temperature: Operating: Storage: Shipping: Humidity: Operating: Storage: Shipping: 409.5 mm (16.1 in.) 228.0 mm ...
Addressability: Clock Frequency: VESA DDC: VESA Standard modes between Horiz. Frequency: Vert. Dimensions Weight Tilt Image Power Input Power Consumption Video Input Communications Supported Display Modes Environment Height: Depth: Width: Unpackaged: Packaged: Tilt: Viewable Image Size: Maximum Height: Maximum Width: Pixel Pitch: Supply Voltage: Max Supply Current: Normal Operation: DPMS Stand-by: DPMS Suspend: DPMS off: Input Signal: Horiz. Addressability: Vert. Frequency: Temperature: Operating: Storage: Shipping: Humidity: Operating: Storage: Shipping: 409.5 mm (16.1 in.) 228.0 mm ...