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For image problems, you
may want to run Image

setup again before referring to
this section. In most cases,
Image setup can fix the
problems. See Automatic
Image setup for the computer
on page 14 for details.

Problem

Possible

cause

Suggested action 

Reference

There are noises
in the video 

signal

The color setting
may be incorrect.

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.

Screen is blank
and power
indicator is
flashing green
every 0.5
second

CHECK
SIGNAL CABLE
message is
shown and
power indicator
is steady amber.

Image appears
to be smeared

Image appears
to be discolored

A few dots are
missing,
discolored, or
inappropriately
lighted.

"User
controls"

section on

page 20.

"User
controls"

section on
page 20.

••

Select Image setup menu

in the OSD. Then select
Manual to adjust Clock / Phase
settings.

••

Adjust the Color settings.

"Connecting
your monitor"

section on  

page 9.

••

Check that the signal cable 

is firmly connected to the 
computer.

••    

Check that no pins are bent

in the signal cable connector.

The monitor is
not receiving a
video signal

Display mode of
the computer is
outside the
range of the
monitor

••

Reconfigure key on the 

computer to use  a supported 
display mode.

"Further
information"

section on 

page 22.

Summary of Contents for ThinkVision 6734-AB9

Page 1: ...L170 User s Guide IBM ThinkVisionTM Monitor L170 English ...

Page 2: ...ii i First Edition April 2004 Note For important information refer to the Monitor Safety and Warranty manual that comes with this monitor ...

Page 3: ...1 Windows 95 98 11 Windows 2000 Me 12 Windows XP 13 Automatic Image setup 14 Image setup 14 Image setup for DOS 15 Image setup for Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows NT Windows Me or Windows XP 16 Manual Image setup 17 Adjusting your LCD monitor 18 User controls 18 On screen display OSD controls 19 Further information 22 Display modes 22 Power management 23 Product disposal 23 Troubleshoot...

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Page 5: ...n overheating Always connect power cords and signal cables in the correct order and ensure that all power cord connectors are securely and completely plugged into receptacles Do not use any power adapter that shows corrosion at the ac input pins and or shows signs of overheating such as deformed plastic at the ac input or anywhere on the power adapter Do not use any power cords where the electrica...

Page 6: ...cuit which could shorten the life of the battery and can also pose a safety hazard Do not let rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries completely discharge or store these batteries in a discharged state Computers generate heat when turned on and when batteries are charging Notebook PCs can generate a significant amount of heat due to their compact size Always follow these basic precautions Do not leave ...

Page 7: ...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 L170 ThinkVision Monitor Analog Interface Cable A...

Page 8: ...6 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 ...

Page 9: ...ou should consider before you set up your monitor Workplace preparation Height Position the monitor so that the top of the screen is slightly below your eye 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 t...

Page 10: ...he 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 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 Eyesight Working with monitors in common ...

Page 11: ...nnecting the analog signal cable connect the free end of the attached signal cable to the 15 pin monitor port on the computer and tighten the screws Figure A Be sure to read the Safety Information located in the Monitor Safety and Warranty Information Manual before carrying out this procedure 3 Connect the power cord to the monitor and then plug the power cord into a properly grounded outlet Next ...

Page 12: ...rn 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 Turning on your monitor ...

Page 13: ...ps a Click the Advanced button b Click the Monitor tab c Open the Update Device Driver Wizard window by clicking on the Change button and then select the Next button d Select Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver and then select the Next button e Proceed to Step 7 7 Insert the User s Guide and Installation Files CD into the CD drive and click th...

Page 14: ...n Update Driver and then click the Next button 11 Select Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver and then click the Next button 12 Insert the User s Guide and Installation Files CD into the CD drive and click the Have Disk button 13 Click OK 14 Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected and then select the DRIVERS folder 15 Select IBM L170 monito...

Page 15: ...r and then click the Next button 11 Select Install from a list or Specific location Advanced and then click the Next button 12 Insert the User s Guide and Installation Files CD into the CD drive and click the Have Disk button 13 Click OK 14 Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected and then select the DRIVERS folder 15 Select IBM L170 monitor and click OK The files will be copied from the CD to ...

Page 16: ...ithin DOS not a DOS window you must run Image setup for both Windows and DOS You may run versions of Image setup in any order Before you begin Image setup for your computer make sure the computer video mode is set in the range of the supported screen resolution shown in the table on page 22 You should perform Image setup for each screen mode you use Automatic Image setup Image setup Before carryin...

Page 17: ...y 15 minutes for the monitor to warm up 3 Insert the User s Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer s CD ROM drive 4 Display the command prompt screen of the DOS full screen display 5 Type d TESTPAD where d is the letter of the CD ROM drive 6 Press enter 7 Select the number for the color or text mode you want to set up 8 Select the number for the video mode you want to set up You can rep...

Page 18: ...at the video interface cable is not connected properly The correct video adapter card is not installed The correct supported display mode is selected for your computer 2 Wait approximately 15 minutes for the monitor to warm up 3 If the icon bar and tool bar are displayed drag them to the bottom of the screen 4 Insert the User s Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer s CD ROM drive 5 Che...

Page 19: ...onitor to display the initial OSD menu 4 Use the Right Arrow button to select the Image setup icon and press the OSD Enter button to access the function 5 Use the Right Arrow button to select manual Press the OK button twice to select clock 6 Use the Arrow buttons to manually adjust to correct for jitter or noise in the image Press the OK button 7 Press OK and use the Arrow buttons to adjust phase...

Page 20: ...xecutes automatic image setup Exits from current OSD menu Icon Monitor controls and Displays main OSD menu and selects highlighted menu item Moves the cursor to highlight icons or make adjustments Exits from current OSD menu CONTROLS LOCK UNLOCK This feature allows you to secure the current control settings while allowing the user to adjust Brightness so that they cannot be inadvertently changed P...

Page 21: ...tments for parameters allow the LCD monitor to warm up for at least 15 minutes before making any screen adjustment Brightness Contrast Exit OK Brightness Contrast Brightness Adjusts overall screen brightness Cancel OK Brightness 0 92 100 Cancel OK OSD functions OSD Icon Description Sub menus Control and adjustments Adjusts brightness Adjusts contrast Brightness Contrast Sub menu Adjustment screen ...

Page 22: ...ave This selection enables you to adjust the focus of the display remove any horizontal noise and sharpen the image of the characters If manual is selected the user will go to the manual adjustment screen If Auto is selected the image will automatically adjust The Image setup function is used to adjust the level of noise in the video signal which causes horizontal lines or areas on the screen wher...

Page 23: ...n affects only the language of the OSD Select one of the five languages to use for the OSD Your selection does not affect any software running on the computer Language Changes the position of the OSD on the screen Menu Position Cancel Reset Reset should return all available functions to their factory presets Note The language will not change unless it is adjusted through the Language menu Exits fr...

Page 24: ...ter for 1280 x 1024 addressability at 60Hz vertical refresh rate For the display modes listed below the screen image has been optimized during manufacture Factory set display modes Further information Display modes Addressability Refresh rate Horizontal frequency 640 x 350 70 8 Hz 31 5 kHz 640 x 480 59 9 Hz 31 5 kHz 640 x 480 66 6 Hz 35 0 kHz 640 x 480 72 8 Hz 37 8 kHz 640 x 480 75 0 Hz 37 5 kHz 7...

Page 25: ...BM has determined that this product meets the Energy Star 2000 guidelines for energy efficiency For optimal performance switch off your monitor at the end of each working day or whenever you expect to leave it unused for long periods during the day Power management The fluorescent lamps in the liquid crystal display contain a small amount of mercury Dispose of it as required by local ordinances an...

Page 26: ...rols section on page 18 Power management section on page 23 Connecting your monitor section on page 9 Adjust brightness and contrast Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to restore operation Check the Power Management software on your computer Press the button to switch between analog and digital mode If the panel is the wrong mode for the signal being provided the monitor appears to go...

Page 27: ... every 0 5 second CHECK SIGNAL CABLE message is shown and power indicator is steady amber Image appears to be smeared Image appears to be discolored A few dots are missing discolored or inappropriately lighted User controls section on page 20 User controls section on page 20 Select Image setup menu in the OSD Then select Manual to adjust Clock Phase settings Adjust the Color settings Connecting yo...

Page 28: ...as possible 1 Model and serial number from the label on your monitor 2 Purchase receipt 3 Description of problem 4 Computer type and model 5 System configuration hardware fitted etc 6 System BIOS version number 7 Operating System and version number 8 Display driver version number 9 Video Adapter Type Help and service information i More help late breaking news and details of the latest accessories ...

Page 29: ... to 80 5 to 95 5 to 95 Image Power Input Power Consumption Video Input Communications Sync Input VESA DDC Type DDC 1 2B Supported Display Modes Environment Without Stand With Stand Viewable Image Size Maximum Height Maximum Width Pixel Pitch Supply Voltage Rated Current Normal Operation Active off Off Input Signal Horizontal Addressability Vertical Addressability Clock Frequency Standard modes Hor...

Page 30: ...ck Business Black 6734 AB9 6734 AB9 6734 AG9 6734 AB9 6734 AG9 WW WW WW 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 Model Type 6734 Description P N Video 73P2737 73P2740 22P7936 Color MTM Geography ...

Page 31: ... apply to the United Kingdom or any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some states do not allow disclaimer of express ...

Page 32: ...ThinkPad ThinkVision ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR logo are U S Govt registered trademarks Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States other countries of both Other company product and service names may be trademarks or service marks of other Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004 All rights reserved ...

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