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    First Edition (May 2005) © Copyright Lenovo 2005. Portions © copyri ght IBM Corp. 2005. All Rights Reserved. U.S. GOVERNMENT USERS - RESTRICTED RIGHTS: Our products and/or servic es are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplicatio n or disclosure by the Government is subjec t to the GSA ADP Schedule contract with Lenovo Group Limite d, if any[...]

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    © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 20 05 ii Contents Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Chapter1. Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Shipping co[...]

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    iii ThinkVision L171 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Safety information Befor e installing this pr oduct, r ead the Safety Informati on. íí í[...]

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    © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 20 05 1-1 Chapter 1. Getting started This User ’s Guide contains detailed information on the ThinkV ision™ L171p Fl at Panel Monitor . For a quick overview , please see the Setup Poster that was shipped with your monitor . Shipping contents The product package should include the following items: • ThinkV [...]

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    1-2 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Types of adjustments Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range. Tilt/Swivel W ith the built-in pedestal, you can tilt and swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. Height Adjustment After press ing the top of the monitor , r emove the fixed pin and adj[...]

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    Chapter 1. 1-3 Monitor Pivot 1. In locked/down Position - T ilt upwards, so that lower edge of monitor clears the stand. - Rotate clockwise until the monitor stops at 90 °. 2. Extended Position - Rotate clockwise until the monitor stops at 90 °. User controls Y our monitor has contr ols on the fr ont which are used to adjust the display . For inf[...]

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    1-4 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Cable lock slot Y our monitor is equipped with a cable lock sl ot located on the rear of your monitor (in the lower right corner). Please see the instru ctions that came with the cable lock to learn how to attach it . Setting up your monitor This section pr ovides information to help you set u[...]

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    Chapter 1. 1-5 Connect the digital cable to the DVI connect or of the monitor and the other end on the back of the computer . Note: The digital cable is not included with the monitor . Plug the monitor power cor d and the computer cord into grounded electrical outlets. Power on the monitor and the computer . T o install the monitor driver , insert [...]

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    1-6 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide T o opti mize your monitor image, pr ess th e Automatic Image Setup key . Automatic image setup re quires that the monitor is warmed up for at least 15 minutes. This is not requir ed for normal operation. Note: If automatic image setu p does not establ ish the image that you prefer , perform m[...]

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    © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 20 05 2-1 Chapter 2. Adjusting and using your monitor This section will gi ve you information on adjusting and using your monitor . Comfort and accessibility Good ergonomic practice is important to ge t the most fr om your personal computer and to avoid discomfort. Arrange your work place and the equipment you [...]

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    2-2 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide • Use adequate lighting f or the ty pe of work you ar e performing. • Use the monitor brightness, contrast, and image adjustment controls, if equipped, to optimize the image on your scr een to meet your visual prefer ences. • Keep your monitor screen clean so you can focus on the scr een[...]

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    Chapter 2. 2-3 Adjusting your monitor image This section describes the user contr ol features used to adjust your monitor image. Using the direct access controls The dir ect access controls can be used when the On Scr een Display (OSD) is not displayed. Note: The dir ect access controls ar e blue. Using the On-Screen D isplay (OSD) contro ls The se[...]

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    2-4 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide T able 2-2. OSD functio ns OSD Icon on Main Menu Submenu Description Controls an d Adjustments (Analog) Controls and Adjustments (Digital) Brightnes s/ Contrast Brightness Adjusts overall brightness Same as Analog Contra st Adjusts differ ence between light and dark area s Controls Locked - no[...]

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    Chapter 2. 2-5 Input video signal This monitor can accept video signals through two differ ent connectors. Most desktop compu ters use a D-SUB connector . Select digital among OSD Controls when you use DVI connector . - Selects D-SUB (Analog) - Selects DVI-Digital Same as Analog Option s Information Shows resolution, r efresh rate, and product deta[...]

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    2-6 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Selecting a suppor ted display mode The display mode the monitor use s is controlled by the computer . There f ore, refer to your computer documentati on for details on how to change display modes. The image size, pos ition and shape might change when the displ ay mode changes. This is normal [...]

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    Chapter 2. 2-7 Understanding power management Power management is invoked when the computer r ecognizes that you have not used your mouse or keyboard for a user -d efinab le period. There ar e several states as described in the table below . For optimal performance, switch of f your monitor at the end of each working day , or whenever you expect to[...]

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    2-8 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Caring for your monitor Be sure to turn off the power befor e you perform any maintenance on the monitor . Do not: • Apply water or liquid dir ectly to your monitor . • Use solvents or abrasives. • Use flammable cleaning materials to clea n your monitor or any other ele ctrical equipment[...]

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    © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 20 05 3-1 Chapter 3. Reference information This section contains monitor specifications , instructions to manually ins tall the monitor driver , tr oubleshooting information, and service information. Monitor specifications T able 3-1. Monitor specifications for type -model 9417-Hxx Dimensions Height Depth Wi d [...]

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    3-2 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Troubleshooting If you have a problem setting up or using your monitor , you might be able to solve it yourself. Before calling your dealer or IBM, try the suggested actions that are appropriate to your pr oblem. V i deo input (Digital) Interface Input Signal Horizontal addressabil ity V ertic[...]

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    Chapter 3. 3-3 The image quality is unnacceptable. The video signal cable is not connected with the monitor or system completely . Be sure the signal cable is firmly plugged in to the system and monito r . “Connecting and turning on you r monitor” on page 1-4 The color settings may be incorr ect. Select anothe r color settin g from the OSD menu[...]

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    3-4 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Manual image setup If automatic i mage setup does not estab lish the image that you pr efer , perform manual image setup. Note: Have your monitor power ed on for about 15 minutes, until the monitor warms up. 1. Press at the bottom of the monitor to open the OSD menu. 2. Use or to select and pr[...]

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    Chapter 3. 3-5 Note: This section must be completed be fore continuing with the W indows XP automatic image setup. 1. T urn of f the computer and all attached devices. 2. Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly . 3. T urn on the monitor and then the system unit. Allow the system to boot into Wi n d o w s X P . 4. Open the D isplay Properties[...]

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    3-6 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide 10. Open the Upgrade Device Driver W izard window by clicking on Update Driver , and then click Next . 11 . S e l e c t Display a list of the know n drivers fo r this device so that I can choos e a specific driver , and then click Next . 12. Insert the Setup CD into the CD drive, then click th[...]

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    Chapter 3. 3-7 Service information Product numbers The product number for your monitor is located on the side of the display bezel as shown below . Customer responsibilities The warranty does not apply to a product which has been d a maged due to acci dent, misuse, abuse, improper installation, usage not in accordance with pr oduct specifications a[...]

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    3-8 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Service parts The following parts ar e for use by servicers and dealers authorized by Lenovo to support the customer warranty . Parts ar e fo r service use only . The table below shows information for model 9417-Hxx. T able 3-3. List of servic e parts FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) Part number D[...]

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    © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 20 05 A-1 Appendix A. Service and Support The following information describes the technica l support that is available for your product, during the warranty period or thr oughout the life of the product. Refer to your IBM State m ent of Limited W arranty for a full explanation of IBM warranty terms. Online tech[...]

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    A-2 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Country or Region Language T eleph one Number Hours of operation Africa -- Africa: +44 (0)1475 555 055 South Africa: +27 1 1 3028888 and 08001 10756 Central Africa: Contact the nearest IBM Business Partner -- Argentina Spanish 0800-666-001 1 9AM - 10PM Monday-Friday (Local time) Australia Engl[...]

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    Appendix A. A-3 Czech Republic -- +420-2-7213-1316 -- Denmark Danish 4520-8200 8:30AM - 4:30PM Monday -Fri day (Local time) Dominican Republic Spanish 566-4755 566-5161 ext. 8201 T oll Fr ee within the Dominican Republic: 1-200-1929 8AM - 5PM Monday -Fri day (Local time) Ecuador Spanish 1-800-42691 1 7AM - 8PM Monday -Fri day (Local time) El Salvad[...]

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    A-4 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide J a p a n J a p a n e s e , E n g l i s h D e s k t o p T oll free: 0120-887-870; For International: +81-46- 266-4724 ThinkPad T oll free: 0120- 887- 874; For International: +81-46- 266-4724 Both of th e above numbers will be answered with a Japanese language voice prompt. For telephone suppor[...]

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    Appendix A. A-5 Netherlands Dutch +31-20-514-5770 9AM - 5PM Monday - Friday (Local time) New Zealand English 0800-446-149 9AM - 9PM 7 days/week Nicaragua Spanish 255-6658 8AM - 5PM Monday - Friday (Local time) Norway Norwegian NetV ista, ThinkCentre, and ThinkPad: +47 6699 8960 All products: +47 815 21550 8:30AM - 4:30PM Monday - Friday (Local time[...]

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    A-6 ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Thailand Thai 1-800-299-229 8AM - 6PM Monday - Friday (Local time) Except Holidays T urkey T urkish 00800-21 1-4032 +90-212-317-1760 9AM - 6PM Monday - Friday (Local time) United Kingdom English +44-1475-555-055 9AM - 5:30PM Monday - Friday (Local time) United States English 1-800-IBM-SER V (1[...]

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    © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 20 05 B-1 Appendix B. Notices Lenovo may not of fer the products, services, or features discussed in thi s document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo repr esentative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any r ef erence t o a Lenovo product, pr ogram, or servic[...]

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    B-2 ThinkVision L171 Flat Pa nel Monitor User’s Guide extrapolation. Actual results may vary . Us ers of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific envir onment. Note: As an ENERGY ST AR Partne r , IBM has de termined that this pr oduct meets the guidelines for ener gy efficiency . Trademarks Lenovo and ThinkV ision are tr[...]