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IBM ThinkVision Monitor L170
L170
English
User's Guide
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First Edition (April/2004) Note: For important information, refer to the Monitor Safety and Warranty manual that comes with this monitor. ii i
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Contents Safety (Read first).......................................................................................................2 Setting up the monitor ...............................................................................................5 Product description ..............................................................................................5 Handling instructions............................................................................................5 Kensington secur
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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. Note: Some parts can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. These parts are referred to as Customer Replaceable Units, or CRUs. IBM expressly identifies CRUs as such, and provides documentation with instructions
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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. All IBM personal computers contain a non-rechargeable coin cell battery to provide power to the system clock. In addition many mobile products such as ThinkPad notebook PCs utilize a rechargeable battery pack to provide system power when
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Setting up the monitor Product description The IBM ThinkVision Monitor, L170, is a TFT LCD Color Monitor. It 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. In addition to your monitor, your option package includes the following: • User's Guide and Installation Files CD • Monitor Safety and Warranty Information Manual • IBM ThinkVision Monitor L170 Setup Guide • Power Cord
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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 6
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Workplace preparation This section gives advice Height i on what you should Position the monitor so that the top of the screen is slightly below your eye consider before you set up your monitor. level when you sit at your workstation. Orientation 1. Choose a position that gives the least reflection from lights and windows, usually at a right angle to any windows. 2. Position the monitor directly in front of you so that you do not have to twist your body to use it. 3. Tilt the monitor to a comfo
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Working practices This section gives advice Rest i on how you can work Take regular breaks. Vary your posture, stand up and stretch occasionally comfortably and reduce as prolonged use of computer workstations can be tiring. fatigue. 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. Use a light tou
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Connecting your monitor Be sure to read the Safety 1. Turn off your computer and all attached devices. Next, unplug all power Information located in the cords to your computer and all attached devices. Monitor Safety and Warranty Information Manual before 2. Connect the signal cable. carrying out this procedure. • The analog signal cable is already connected to your monitor (See in Figure A). • When connecting the analog signal cable, connect the free end of the attached signal cable to
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Turning on your monitor 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. 4. If you are using the analog connector, run Image setup by following the instructions in the Automatic Image setup section on page 14. 10
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Device driver installation Installing the device driver in Windows 95 or Windows 98 ® ® To install the device driver in Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98, do This section must be the following: completed before continuing with the Note: Windows 95 or Windows 98 You must download files from the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD to Image setup on page 14. 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 monito
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Installing the device driver in Windows 2000 or Windows Me This section must be To install the device driver in Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional or completed before Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me), do the following: continuing with the Note: Windows 2000, Windows Me Image setup on page 14. 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. En
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Installing the device driver in Windows XP This section must be To install the device driver in Windows XP, do the following: completed before Note: continuing with the You must download files from the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD to Windows XP Image setup on page 14. 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 t
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Automatic Image setup Image setup Before carrying out this For digital input, image setup is not required. section, it is very important that the correct monitor When you first use your monitor, you must perform Auto Setup for analog drivers have been installed. (See pages 11 and 13. ) 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. After
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Image setup for DOS If the monitor is in standby To set up the monitor automatically in DOS, do the following. i mode, it may automatically turn off while you are waiting for 1. Turn on the monitor first; then turn on the computer. it to warm up. If this happens, turn off the monitor and turn it If the message "Check Signal Cable" is displayed, or if nothing is on again after a few seconds. displayed, check: • That the video interface cable is not connected properly. • The correct video adapter
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Image setup for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows XP If the monitor is in standby To set up the monitor automatically in Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows i mode, it may automatically NT, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows XP, do the following: turn off while you are waiting for it to warm up. 1. Turn on the monitor first; then turn on the computer. If the message "Check Signal Cable" is displayed, or if nothing is displayed, check: • That the video interfa
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Manual Image setup If the monitor is in standby Normally, you can complete the setup procedure using Automatic Image setup; i mode, it might automatically however, if your screen image is still distorted after you perform Image setup or turn off while you are waiting the setup CD does not run on your system, perform Manual Image setup. for it to warm up. To manually adjust the image setting, do the following: 1. Turn on the monitor and wait approximately 15 minutes for it to warm up. 2. Display
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Adjusting your LCD monitor User controls The image is already i optimized for many display modes, however the user controls can be used to adjust the image to your liking. ThinkVision The settings are saved i after adjustment and when exiting the OSD and USER CONTROL FEATURES will be effective thereafter. Icon Monitor controls Switches the monitors on and off. Displays main OSD menu and selects highlighted menu item. and Moves the cursor to highlight icons or make adjustments. Exits from current
