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Chapter 3. 

Reference information

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3.

Use   or   to select 

Clock 

and 

Phase 

adjustment.

· Clock 

(pixel frequency) adjusts the number of pixels scanned by one horizontal

sweep. If the frequency is not correct, the screen shows vertical stripes and the
picture does not have the correct width.

· Phase 

adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal. With a wrong phase adjustment,

the picture has horizontal disturbances in light picture.

4. When the image no longer looks distorted, save the Clock and Phase adjustments.
5. Press 

 to leave the OSD menu.

Manually installing the monitor driver

Below are steps for manually installing the monitor driver in Microsoft® Windows
Vista, Microsoft Windows XP® and Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional.

Installing the monitor driver in Windows Vista

To install the monitor driver in Microsoft® Windows Vista, do the following:

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 the system to boot into
Windows Vista operating system.

4.

Click 

Start   Control Panel

, and then click the 

Hardware and Sound 

icon.

5.

Click the 

Personalization 

icon.

6.

Click the 

Display Settings 

icon.

7.

Click the 

Advanced Settings  

button.

8.

Click the 

Monitor 

tab.

9.

Click the 

Properties 

button.

10.

If the "

Windows needs your permission to continue

" window appears, click

on 

Continue

 button. Then click the 

Driver

 tab.

11.

Open the 

“Update Driver Software-Generic PnP Monitor” 

window by

clicking on 

Update Driver

. and then click the “

Browse my computer for

driver software

” button.

12.

Select “

Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer

”.

13.

Insert Lenovo Monitor CD into the CD drive and click the 

Have Disk

button.Click on the 

Browse

 button and navigate to the following directory:

X:\Monitor Drivers\Windows Vista

(where 

X

 is the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive).

14.

Select the "

L1700pC.inf

" file and click the 

Open

 button. Click the 

OK

 button.

15.

Select 

Lenovo L1700pC 

and click 

Next

. The files will be copied from the CD to

your hard disk drive.

Summary of Contents for 9417HE2

Page 1: ...L1700p Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C F R 2 101 with limited and restricted rights to use reproduction and disclosure LIMITEDAND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If products data computer software or services are delivered pursuant a General ServicesAdministration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No ...

Page 3: ...justing your monitor image 2 3 Using the direct access controls 2 3 Using the On Screen Display OSD controls 2 3 Selecting a supported display mode 2 6 Image rotation 2 7 Understanding power management 2 7 Caring for your monitor 2 8 Detaching the monitor stand 2 9 Wall Mounting Optional 2 9 Chapter 3 Reference information 3 1 Monitor specifications 3 1 Troubleshooting 3 3 Manual image setup 3 4 M...

Page 4: ...Safety information Copyright Lenovo 2008 iii ...

Page 5: ...r Shipping contents The product package should include the following items Setup Poster Monitor Safety Troubleshooting and Warranty Guide Reference and Driver CD ThinkVision L1700p Flat Panel Monitor Power Cord Analog Signal Cable Attached to monitor Digital Signal Cable Cable Cover Cable wrapper Note To attach a VESA mount please see Detaching the monitor stand on page 2 9 Copyright Lenovo 2008 1...

Page 6: ... on adjusting monitor positions setting user controls and using the cable lock slot Types of adjustments Tilt Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range 0 30 Swivel With the built in pedestal you can tilt and swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle 45o 45o ...

Page 7: ... controls Your monitor has controls on the front which are used to adjust the display For information on how to use these controls please see Adjusting your monitor image on page 2 3 Chapter 1 Getting started 1 3 110mm Height Adjustment After pressing the top of the monitor remove the fixed pin and adjust the height of the monitor ...

Page 8: ...ower off your computer and all attached devices and unplug the computer power cord 2 Connect the analog signal cable to the video port on the back of the computer Note One end of the signal cable is already pre attached to your monitor 1 4 L1700p Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Cable lock slot Your monitor is equipped with a cable lock slot located on the rear of your monitor in the lower right co...

Page 9: ...be used with this equipment The relevant national installation and or equipment regulations shall be considered A certified power supply cord not lighter than ordinary polyvinyl chloride flexible cord according toIEC60227 designationH05VV F3G0 75mm2 orH05VVH2 F23G0 75mm2 shall be used Alternative a flexible cord be of synthetic rubber according to IEC 60245 designation H05RR F 3G 0 75mm2 shall be ...

Page 10: ...1 6 L1700p Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Rotate the head of the monitor into portrait view Place the cables through the Main Clip Then fasten the clip ...

Page 11: ...Chapter 1 Getting started 1 7 Wrap the Cable Wrapper around the cables Remove the Rubber Cover from the back of the stand And then replace the Cable Cover ...

Page 12: ...or image if using the analog cable press theAutomatic Image Setup key Automatic image setup requires that the monitor is warmed up for at least 15 minutes This is not required if you are using the DVI cable Note If automatic image setup does not establish the image that you prefer perform manual image setup See Manual image setup on page 3 4 1 8 L1700p Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide ...

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Page 14: ...llowing topics describe how to optimize equipment setup to achieve and maintain good working posture Positioning and viewing your monitor Position and adjust your computer monitor for comfortable viewing by considering the following items Viewing distance Optimal viewing distances for monitors range from approximately 510mm to 760mm 20 in to 30 in and can vary depending on ambient light and time o...

Page 15: ...he setup of your computer equipment have a large effect on your posture while using your computer Be sure to optimize the position and orientation of your equipment by following the tips outlined in Arranging your work area on page 2 1 so you can maintain a comfortable and productive posture Also be sure to use the adjustment capabilities of your computer components and office furniture to best su...

Page 16: ...itor image This section describes the user control features used to adjust your monitor image Using the direct access controls The direct access controls can be used when the On Screen Display OSD is not displayed Table 2 1 Direct access controls Icon Control Description Image Setup Activates automatic image adjustment Brightness Direct access to Brightness adjustment Input Change Switches the vid...

Page 17: ... Press to move backwards through the sub menus and exit from the OSD 4 Press and hold for 10 seconds to lock the OSD This will prevent accidental adjustments to the OSD Press and hold for 10 seconds to unlock the OSD and allow adjustments to the OSD 5 Enables DDC CI by default Use OSD Exit Key Press and hold the button for 10 seconds to disable enable DDC CI function The words DDC CI Disable or DD...

Page 18: ...Reddish sRGB Neutral Bluish Custom Red Increases or decreases the saturation of red in the image Green Increases or decreases the saturation of green in the image Blue Increases or decreases the saturation of blue in the image Save Saves the custom color choices Input Signal This monitor can accept video signals through two different connectors Most desktop computers use a D SUB connector Select d...

Page 19: ... Table 2 2 OSD functions continued Selecting a supported display mode 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 automatic image setup and the image controls U...

Page 20: ...able Try these steps to check if image rotation is available on your computer 1 Right click on the desktop and click Properties 2 Select the Settings tab and click Advanced 3 If you have ATI select the Rotation tab and set the preferred rotation If you have nVidia click the nVidia tab in the left hand column select NVRotate and then select the preferred rotation If you have Intel select the Intel ...

Page 21: ...er and use this to gently wipe the covers and the screen Remove grease or finger marks with a damp cloth and a little mild detergent Chapter 2 Adjusting and using your monitor 2 8 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 Table 2 4 Power indicator State Power Indicator Screen Restoring Op...

Page 22: ...it 1 Place the monitor face down on a non abrasive surface on stable flat table 2 Remove the stand 3 Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the monitor 4 Mount the monitor on the wall by following the instructions that come with the base mounting kit NOTE For use only with UL expand UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with minimum weight load bearing capacity of 3 15 kg 4 Screws M4 Max...

Page 23: ... height Maximum width Pixel pitch 430 mm 17 in 270 34 mm 10 60 in 337 92 mm 13 30 in 0 264 mm 010 in V Power input Supply voltage Max supply current 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 1 5 A Power consumption Note Power consumption figures are for the monitor and the power supply combined Normal operation Standby Suspend Off 21 W 1 W Analog and Digital 0 5 W Video input Analog Input signal Horizontal addressabi...

Page 24: ...orted Display Modes VESA Standard modes between noted ranges Horizontal frequency Vertical frequency 30 kHz 81 kHz 55 Hz 76 Hz Native Resolution 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz Temperature Operating Storage Shipping 00 to 450 C 320 to 1130 F 200 to 600 C 40 to 1400 F 200 to 600 C 40 to 1400 F Humidity Operating Storage Shipping 10 to 80 5 to 95 5 to 95 ...

Page 25: ...cting and turning on your monitor on Page 1 4 The color settings may be incorrect Select another color setting from the OSD menu Adjusting your monitor image on page 2 3 The automatic image setup function was not performed Perform automatic image setup Adjusting your monitor image on page 2 3 The power indicator is not lit and there is no image The monitors power switch is not switched on The powe...

Page 26: ...ontrast are at the lowest setting Adjust the brightness and contrast setting on the OSD menu Adjusting your monitor image on page 2 3 One or more of the pixels appear discolored This is a characteristic of the LCD technology and is not an LCD defect If there are more than five pixels missing contact the IBM Support Center Appendix A Service and Support on page A 1 Fuzzy lines in text or a blurry i...

Page 27: ... connected correctly 3 Turn on the monitor and then the system unit Allow the system to boot into Windows Vista operating system 4 Click Start Control Panel and then click the Hardware and Sound icon 5 Click the Personalization icon 6 Click the Display Settings icon 7 Click the Advanced Settings button 8 Click the Monitor tab 9 Click the Properties button 10 If the Windows needs your permission to...

Page 28: ...he Properties button 9 Click the Drivers tab 10 Open the Hardware Update Wizard window by clicking on the Update Driver If appears Can Windows connect to Windows Update window please select No not this time option and then click Next 11 Select Install from a list or Specific location Advanced and then click Next 12 Select Don t search I will choose the driver to install option and then click Next ...

Page 29: ... on Update Driver and then click Next 11 Select Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver option and then click Next 12 Click the Have Disk button Click on the Browse button and navigate to the following directory X Monitor Drivers Windows XP Windows 2000 where X is the drive letter designator for the CD ROM drive 13 Select the L1700pC inf file and ...

Page 30: ...low Customer responsibilities The warranty does not apply to a product which has been damaged due to accident misuse abuse improper installation usage not in accordance with product specifications and instructions natural or personal disaster or unauthorized alterations repairs or modifications The following are examples of misuse or abuse and not covered by warranty Images burned onto the screen ...

Page 31: ...ows information for model 9417 HE2 Table 3 3 List of service parts Chapter 3 Reference information 3 9 FRU Field Replaceable Unit Part number Description Color Machine Type Model MTM 45J7672 Monitor_L1700p Business Black 9417 HE2 40Y8239 Signal cable Analog Business Black 9417 HE2 45J8712 Signal cable Digital Business Black 9417 HE2 45J7673 Stand Base Business Black 9417 HE2 ...

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Page 38: ...been made on development level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems Furthermore some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation Actual results may vary Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United State...

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