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... 3-5 Getting further help 3-6 Service information 3-7 Product numbers 3-7 Customer responsibilities 3-7 Service parts 3-8 Appendix A. Getting started 1-1 Shipping contents 1-1 Product overview 1-1 Types of adjustments 1-2 Tilt/Swivel 1-2 Height Adjustment 1-2 Monitor Pivot 1-3 User controls 1-3 Cable lock slot 1-4 Setting up your monitor 1-4 Connecting and turning on your monitor 1-4 Registering your monitor 2-8 Detaching the monitor stand 2-8 Chapter 3. Notices B-1 Trademarks B-2 © Lenovo 2005.
... 3-5 Getting further help 3-6 Service information 3-7 Product numbers 3-7 Customer responsibilities 3-7 Service parts 3-8 Appendix A. Getting started 1-1 Shipping contents 1-1 Product overview 1-1 Types of adjustments 1-2 Tilt/Swivel 1-2 Height Adjustment 1-2 Monitor Pivot 1-3 User controls 1-3 Cable lock slot 1-4 Setting up your monitor 1-4 Connecting and turning on your monitor 1-4 Registering your monitor 2-8 Detaching the monitor stand 2-8 Chapter 3. Notices B-1 Trademarks B-2 © Lenovo 2005.
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Safety information Before installing this product, read the Safety Information. í í í iii ThinkVision L171 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
Safety information Before installing this product, read the Safety Information. í í í iii ThinkVision L171 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
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... the cable lock slot. © Lenovo 2005. For a quick overview, please see "Detaching the monitor stand" on page 2-7. Attached to monitor Note: To attach a VESA mount, please see the Setup Poster that was shipped with your monitor. Product overview This section will provide information on the ThinkVision™ L171p Flat Panel Monitor. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005...
... the cable lock slot. © Lenovo 2005. For a quick overview, please see "Detaching the monitor stand" on page 2-7. Attached to monitor Note: To attach a VESA mount, please see the Setup Poster that was shipped with your monitor. Product overview This section will provide information on the ThinkVision™ L171p Flat Panel Monitor. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005...
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Types of adjustments Please see the illustration below for the most comfortable viewing angle. Height Adjustment After pressing the top of the monitor, remove the fixed pin and adjust the height of the tilt range. Tilt/Swivel With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt and swivel the monitor for an example of the monitor. 1-2 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
Types of adjustments Please see the illustration below for the most comfortable viewing angle. Height Adjustment After pressing the top of the monitor, remove the fixed pin and adjust the height of the tilt range. Tilt/Swivel With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt and swivel the monitor for an example of the monitor. 1-2 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
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Rotate clockwise until the monitor stops at 90 °. 2. User controls Your monitor has controls on the front which are used to use these controls, please see "Adjusting your monitor image" on how to adjust the display. Chapter 1. 1-3 In locked/down Position - For information on page 2-3. Tilt upwards, so that lower edge of monitor clears the stand. - Extended Position - Monitor Pivot 90 1. Rotate clockwise until the monitor stops at 90 °.
Rotate clockwise until the monitor stops at 90 °. 2. User controls Your monitor has controls on the front which are used to use these controls, please see "Adjusting your monitor image" on how to adjust the display. Chapter 1. 1-3 In locked/down Position - For information on page 2-3. Tilt upwards, so that lower edge of monitor clears the stand. - Extended Position - Monitor Pivot 90 1. Rotate clockwise until the monitor stops at 90 °.
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...: Be sure to help you set up your computer and all attached devices, and unplug the computer power cord. 2. Setting up your monitor This section provides information to read the Safety Information located in the lower right corner). Connect the analog signal cable to attach it. Connecting and ... computer. Please see the instructions that came with a cable lock slot located on the rear of the signal cable is already pre-attached to your monitor. 1-4 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
...: Be sure to help you set up your computer and all attached devices, and unplug the computer power cord. 2. Setting up your monitor This section provides information to read the Safety Information located in the lower right corner). Connect the analog signal cable to attach it. Connecting and ... computer. Please see the instructions that came with a cable lock slot located on the rear of the signal cable is already pre-attached to your monitor. 1-4 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
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Connect the digital cable to the DVI connector of the monitor and the other end on -screen instructions. Plug the monitor power cord and the computer cord into grounded electrical outlets. To install the monitor driver, insert the Reference and Driver CD, click Install driver, and follow the on the back of the computer. Chapter 1. 1-5 Note: The digital cable is not included with the monitor. Power on the monitor and the computer.
Connect the digital cable to the DVI connector of the monitor and the other end on -screen instructions. Plug the monitor power cord and the computer cord into grounded electrical outlets. To install the monitor driver, insert the Reference and Driver CD, click Install driver, and follow the on the back of the computer. Chapter 1. 1-5 Note: The digital cable is not included with the monitor. Power on the monitor and the computer.
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... for at http://www.ibm.com/pc/register/ IBM will help IBM to better serve you in developing better ways to receive further information. 1-6 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide This is valuable to us with information that will send you information and updates on your product and provide us in developing... want to communicate with you prefer, perform manual image setup. See "Manual image setup" on the IBM Web site at least 15 minutes. Register your monitor image, press the Automatic Image Setup key.
... for at http://www.ibm.com/pc/register/ IBM will help IBM to better serve you in developing better ways to receive further information. 1-6 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide This is valuable to us with information that will send you information and updates on your product and provide us in developing... want to communicate with you prefer, perform manual image setup. See "Manual image setup" on the IBM Web site at least 15 minutes. Register your monitor image, press the Automatic Image Setup key.
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... describe how to optimize equipment setup to work in comfort. Use a viewing distance that is at : http://www.ibm.com/pc/ww/healthycomputing Arranging your monitor: © Lenovo 2005. Equipment layout and setup play a large role in a comfortable and neutral (vertical, or upright) position. For more detailed information on adjusting and using...
... describe how to optimize equipment setup to work in comfort. Use a viewing distance that is at : http://www.ibm.com/pc/ww/healthycomputing Arranging your monitor: © Lenovo 2005. Equipment layout and setup play a large role in a comfortable and neutral (vertical, or upright) position. For more detailed information on adjusting and using...
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... specialist for an extended period of any one posture for advice. Some of these technologies are performing. • Use the monitor brightness, contrast, and image adjustment controls, if equipped, to optimize the image on your screen to meet your visual preferences. •... using your computer. With assistive technologies, users can be purchased through vendors or accessed at: http://www.ibm.com/able/ 2-2 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide • Use adequate lighting for healthy work habits The following the tips outlined in "Arranging your work area" on...
... specialist for an extended period of any one posture for advice. Some of these technologies are performing. • Use the monitor brightness, contrast, and image adjustment controls, if equipped, to optimize the image on your screen to meet your visual preferences. •... using your computer. With assistive technologies, users can be purchased through vendors or accessed at: http://www.ibm.com/able/ 2-2 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide • Use adequate lighting for healthy work habits The following the tips outlined in "Arranging your work area" on...
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... move among the icons. Press to access that function. Press and hold for 10 seconds to unlock the OSD and allow adjustments to adjust your monitor image. Chapter 2. 2-3 Table 2-1. Input Change Switches the video input source. If there is not displayed. Use or to the OSD. This ... can move between options using or , then press to Brightness adjustment. Direct access to select that function. To use the controls: 1. Adjusting your monitor image This section describes the user control features used when the On Screen Display (OSD) is a sub-menu, you can be used to the...
... move among the icons. Press to access that function. Press and hold for 10 seconds to unlock the OSD and allow adjustments to adjust your monitor image. Chapter 2. 2-3 Table 2-1. Input Change Switches the video input source. If there is not displayed. Use or to the OSD. This ... can move between options using or , then press to Brightness adjustment. Direct access to select that function. To use the controls: 1. Adjusting your monitor image This section describes the user control features used when the On Screen Display (OSD) is a sub-menu, you can be used to the...
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... decreases the saturation of image. • Adjusts the image softer. • Returns the image sharpness to the default settings. • Adjust the image sharper. 2-4 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Table 2-2. Image Setup Image Properties Automatic Manual Color Preset mode Custom Sharpness Mode 1 Default Mode 2 Automatically optimizes the image. Changes the clearness...
... decreases the saturation of image. • Adjusts the image softer. • Returns the image sharpness to the default settings. • Adjust the image sharper. 2-4 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Table 2-2. Image Setup Image Properties Automatic Manual Color Preset mode Custom Sharpness Mode 1 Default Mode 2 Automatically optimizes the image. Changes the clearness...
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...the OSD. • Vertical: Changes the vertical position of the OSD. • Cancel • Reset • Save Accessibility Resets monitor to the settings. Selects D-SUB (Analog) - Menu position adjusts menu location on Main Menu Submenu Input video signal Description Controls and Adjustments (...Analog) This monitor can accept video signals through two different connectors. OSD functions OSD Icon on the screen. This section lists the languages supported by your monitor. It has no effect on the computer. Selects DVI-...
...the OSD. • Vertical: Changes the vertical position of the OSD. • Cancel • Reset • Save Accessibility Resets monitor to the settings. Selects D-SUB (Analog) - Menu position adjusts menu location on Main Menu Submenu Input video signal Description Controls and Adjustments (...Analog) This monitor can accept video signals through two different connectors. OSD functions OSD Icon on the screen. This section lists the languages supported by your monitor. It has no effect on the computer. Selects DVI-...
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...Note: If your computer to reattach the CRT monitor temporarily until you may find that enable image rotation... 70 Hz, 75 Hz Image rotation Before rotating the monitor, you have been optimized at 60 Hz, which require...re-configured the system; This is preloaded with a CRT monitor and is currently configured to a display mode outside the...support website. 2-6 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Try these steps to see if this monitor, you have ... mode The display mode the monitor uses is inherently flicker-free. Unlike CRT monitors, which is available on your...
...Note: If your computer to reattach the CRT monitor temporarily until you may find that enable image rotation... 70 Hz, 75 Hz Image rotation Before rotating the monitor, you have been optimized at 60 Hz, which require...re-configured the system; This is preloaded with a CRT monitor and is currently configured to a display mode outside the...support website. 2-6 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Try these steps to see if this monitor, you have ... mode The display mode the monitor uses is inherently flicker-free. Unlike CRT monitors, which is available on your...
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Note: Standby also occurs if there is invoked when the computer recognizes that you expect to the monitor. Understanding power management Power management is no image output to leave it unused for a user-definable period. Table 2-4. There are several states as described ... Press a key or ENERGY STAR move the mouse There may be a slight delay before the image reappears. Chapter 2. 2-7 For optimal performance, switch off your monitor at the end of each working day, or whenever you have not used your mouse or keyboard for long periods during the day. Press a key...
Note: Standby also occurs if there is invoked when the computer recognizes that you expect to the monitor. Understanding power management Power management is no image output to leave it unused for a user-definable period. Table 2-4. There are several states as described ... Press a key or ENERGY STAR move the mouse There may be a slight delay before the image reappears. Chapter 2. 2-7 For optimal performance, switch off your monitor at the end of each working day, or whenever you have not used your mouse or keyboard for long periods during the day. Press a key...
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... maintenance on a clean surface or soft cloth, remove the four screws from the monitor. 2-8 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Detaching the monitor stand After placing the monitor face down on the monitor. Do not: • Apply water or liquid directly to your monitor. • Use solvents or abrasives. • Use flammable cleaning materials to turn off...
... maintenance on a clean surface or soft cloth, remove the four screws from the monitor. 2-8 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Detaching the monitor stand After placing the monitor face down on the monitor. Do not: • Apply water or liquid directly to your monitor. • Use solvents or abrasives. • Use flammable cleaning materials to turn off...
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...+45° Range: 110.0mm Yes (clockwise 90 degree) 100 mm (3.94 in.) Image Viewable image size IBM radial arm sold separately. 430 mm (17.0 in.) Maximum height 270.34 mm (10.6 in.) Maximum width 337.92 mm (13.3 in.) Power input Pixel pitch Supply voltage 0.264 mm ...(V) 90-264VAC (100~240VAC+/10%) Power consumption Max supply current Normal operation 1.5 A at 120 V ac < 40 W Note: Power consumption figures are for the monitor and the power supply combined. Video input (Analog) Standby/Suspend Off Input signal < 2W (Anolog), Chapter 3. Reference information This section contains...
...+45° Range: 110.0mm Yes (clockwise 90 degree) 100 mm (3.94 in.) Image Viewable image size IBM radial arm sold separately. 430 mm (17.0 in.) Maximum height 270.34 mm (10.6 in.) Maximum width 337.92 mm (13.3 in.) Power input Pixel pitch Supply voltage 0.264 mm ...(V) 90-264VAC (100~240VAC+/10%) Power consumption Max supply current Normal operation 1.5 A at 120 V ac < 40 W Note: Power consumption figures are for the monitor and the power supply combined. Video input (Analog) Standby/Suspend Off Input signal < 2W (Anolog), Chapter 3. Reference information This section contains...
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...that are appropriate to a display mode which is not supported by the monitor. Before calling your computer. If these options do not work, contact the IBM Support Center. 3-2 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause The words "Out of Range" ...are replacing an old monitor, reconnect it and adjust the display mode to solve it yourself. The system...
...that are appropriate to a display mode which is not supported by the monitor. Before calling your computer. If these options do not work, contact the IBM Support Center. 3-2 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause The words "Out of Range" ...are replacing an old monitor, reconnect it and adjust the display mode to solve it yourself. The system...
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... are more of the pixels appear discolored This is a characteristic of the LCD technology and is unnacceptable. If there are at the outlet. • Try using another power cord. • Try using another color setting from the system or monitor. disconnected. • Power on the • There is in Standby/Suspend mode...
... are more of the pixels appear discolored This is a characteristic of the LCD technology and is unnacceptable. If there are at the outlet. • Try using another power cord. • Try using another color setting from the system or monitor. disconnected. • Power on the • There is in Standby/Suspend mode...
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...a wrong phase adjustment, the picture has horizontal disturbances in Windows XP, files should be loaded from the Reference and Driver CD. 3-4 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide When the image no longer looks distorted, save the Clock and Phase adjustments. 5. Please see the Install Driver section of ... 2. If the frequency is not correct, the screen shows vertical stripes and the picture does not have not been optimized. Installing the monitor driver in Windows XP To use the Plug and Play feature in light picture. 4. If automatic image setup does not help, perform ...
...a wrong phase adjustment, the picture has horizontal disturbances in Windows XP, files should be loaded from the Reference and Driver CD. 3-4 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide When the image no longer looks distorted, save the Clock and Phase adjustments. 5. Please see the Install Driver section of ... 2. If the frequency is not correct, the screen shows vertical stripes and the picture does not have not been optimized. Installing the monitor driver in Windows XP To use the Plug and Play feature in light picture. 4. If automatic image setup does not help, perform ...