IBM THINKVISION L170 User's Manual
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1. By 11 AUtO Setup suns zar essor RR DRE e RS o a Ea pe div RICE ed 11 Auto Setup for DOS ee EY Xe Ree Par A AIR CR a TEE YR 12 Auto Setup for Windows95 Windows98 Windows 2000 Windows NT Windows Me or Windows 13 Manual Setup 2 my SAG OS EEG mr eR a RR CRT DR ERIS RD 14 Adjusting Your LCD Monitor eee 15 UserControl S ta deret wate epe WU ARE Spada benches A Weed SEGUE 15 On screen display OSD 17 Further Information NUR x EUR RR OS EE Rm nce 20 Display MOU SS inasre ac ipe eu Bion 20 Power Management 22 Product Disposal eu Rr Ee e t PL RU Pa d ae RTI PR a 22 Troubleshooting uw gx eae E scis 23 Further Help 2 2 in vite Ane AS Exe PEU PH ate Er ias 26 Specifications gt err arx eee RR RSEN RR LR E Rn e 27 Service Information rry eo rcs Te RCRUM a ga 28 Notices and Trademarks 0 0 cece ee RR Rh kh nnns 29 ENGLISH Safety Read first Before installing this product read the Safety Inform2. When the test pattern appears press the Image Setup QQ button at the bottom of the monitor This activates the Auto SETUP procedure which will optimize the display settings with the provided test patterns The screen will momentarily turn black while auto adjustment proceeds When finished the Auto Adjustment menu disappears and the screen returns to a normal display Press the Esc key to return to Windows You have completed the monitor setup for Windows If you are using the DOS operating system go to Auto Setup for DOS on page 12 13 ENGLISH Manual Setup gt Ifthe monitor is in standby 2 mode STANDBY it might automatically turn off while you are waiting for it to warm up 14 Normally you can complete the setup procedure using Auro SETUP however if your screen image is still distorted after you perform Auro Setup or the Installation CD does not run on your system perform MANUAL SETUP 1 Have your monitor turned on for about 15 minutes until the monitor warms up 2 Display the image you most frequently use on the screen 3 Press the OSD Enter button 4 at the bottom of the monitor to display the initial OSD menu 4 Usethe or gt button to select the Image Setup icon QQ and press the OSD Enter button to access 5 Usethe or gt button to select Clock Once Clock becomes highlighted press the OSD Enter button 6 Usethe or gt button to manually a
3. Shows resolution refresh rate and product details Note This screen does not allow any changes to the settings Options Information The language chosen affects Select one of the 5 only the language of the OSD languages English It has no effect on any French Italian German Language software running on the and Spanish to use for computer the OSD Options Menu Position Default Custom Horizontal H Vertical V Adjusts menu location on the screen Returns the menu position to the default settings Changes the horizontal position of OSD a Changes the vertical position of OSD tb 1 3 Resets monitor to the original settings Does not make the adjustment Resets the settings Accessibility Fd t Y Button repeat rate Menu time out Changes button repeat rate and menu time out setting Selects lt or button repeating rate Off increases by 1 each time the button is pressed Default increases continuously while the button is pressed Slow increases by 1 every 2 seconds while the button is pressed Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time a button is pressed Use the or button to select time from 5 to 60 seconds 19 ENGLISH Further Information Display modes 20 The display mode the monitor uses is controlled by the compu
4. 95 con Submenu Description Controls and Adjustments Main Menu x UY Adjusts brightness E Brightness Brightness gt Contrast Adjust trast 9 Contrasti justs contrast lt gt Image Position Horizontal Position Moves the screen left or right Vertical Position Moves the screen up or down 1 MIR 17 ENGLISH OSD Icon on Main Menu Submenu Description Controls and Adjustments Activates automatic image adjustment Image Setup Automatic Use the or button to adjust away the interference 0 If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment use the Clock adjustment and then use Phase Manual again e Clock e Phase Adjusts intensity of red green and blue Color Properties 1 Mode 1 Preset Mode e 6500K 6500K adjusts the screen more red e 7200K 7200K adjusts the screen to the default color settings e 9300K 9300K adjusts the screen more blue 2 Mode 2 Custom Red Increases or decreases red e Green Increases or decreases green e Blue Increases decreases Sharpness 1 Mode 1 adjusts the image softer 2 Default returns the image sharpness to the default settings 3 Mode 2 adjust the image sharper 18 OSD Icon on Main Menu Continued Submenu Description Controls and Adjustments
5. 27 ENGLISH Service Information 28 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 73P3695 6734 ACO ALO Monitor Business Black 31P9582 6734 Stand Business Black 31P9583 6734 AGO Stand Ash Grey 31P9590 6734 Analog Video Cable 73P3696 6734 ACO ALO User s Guide CD 73P3697 6734 ACO ALO Setup Guide ENGLISH Notices and Trademarks This section contains information on notices and trademarks Notices IBM may not offer the products services or features discussed in this document in all countries Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area Any reference to an IBM product program or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product program or service may be used Any functionally equivalent product program or service that does not infringe any IBM intellectual property right may be used instead However it is the user s responsibility to evaluate and verify the operation of any non IBM product program or service IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter described in this document The furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents You can send license inquiries in writing to IBM Direc
6. 900 60 Hz 61 8 kHz T Recommended Note VESA timings are as detailed in the VESA Display Monitor Timing Specification Version 1 0 Revision 0 8 dated 09 17 98 21 ENGLISH Power Management If your computer has 7 previously been used with a CRT monitor and is currently configured to a display mode outside the range that the Flat Panel monitor can display you may need to re attach the CRT monitor temporarily until you have re configured the computer preferably to 1280 x 1024 at 60Hz Product Disposal 22 To benefit from power management the monitor must be used in conjunction with a computer that implements the Video Electronics Standards Association VESA Display Power Management Signalling DPMS Standard The power management feature is invoked when the computer recognizes that you have not used your mouse or keyboard for a user definable period There are several states as described in the table below As an ENERGY Star Partner IBM has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR 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 Restoring aus Indicator Screen Operation Compliance On Steady green Normal Active off Blinking green Blank Pressakeyor ENERGY grae 99 move the mouse NERGY STAR T
7. IBM ThinkVision L170 Monitor EE A zzz puc mm a ay ae 5857 a D Tay mm ey SE AA Y E L170 User s Guide English First Edition April 2003 Note For important information refer to the Monitor Safety and Warranty manual that comes with this monitor Contents Sgtety Read first coe ih Dod eae OC c e ee Ci e ane icta 2 Setting the MONON cusa ik pee cw Rx vu wal WERE RACER Fea RN RAO arg 3 Product Description uc coe re Ria od afe e bet ace Oded Se 3 Handling Instl gtlans s ice s Red ee 3 Workplace Preparation 0 0 0 cece nes 4 Adjusting the Monitor 5 4 Working Practices ani atic oe wl aw we we hid Bae hie Whe we eae 4 Caring for your 5 Connecting your 6 Switching on your 7 Device Driver 8 Windows 95 98 sce ua es Ohta what eae 8 Windows 2000 Me 9 Windows 4 suse ease vice xe AR Rete ee AURORA CRT A Gn CU LA 10 Auto gt
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9. button Click OK Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected and then select the Drivers folder Choose IBM ThinkVision L170 Monitor and Click OK The files will be copied from the CD to your hard disk drive Close all open windows and remove the CD Restart the system The system will automatically select the maximum refresh rate and corresponding Color Matching Profiles Auto Setup ENGLISH Auto Setup g The Setup Utility included on the installation CD is for displaying dot patterns They do not replace or modify the display driver The Auto Setup instructions require the monitor to be warmed up for 15 minutes This is not required for normal operation By pressing the Auto key you will have direct access to Auto Adjustment The AUTO SETUP process only applies to the current screen mode When a new mode is selected repeat this section to reset the monitor When you first use your monitor you must perform Auto Setup This procedure sets up your monitor to process the video signals from your computer without image discoloration or smearing After you perform Auto Setup the settings are stored and used each time you turn on the monitor To optimise the displayed image a set up utility is provided on the CD Operation of the utility is dependent on the operating system on your computer For correct operation locate the operating system on your computer from the table below and follow the appropriate instr
10. djust to correct as much as possible for noise in the video signal then press the Exit C gt button to save the changes 7 or gt button to select Phase and press the 4 button 8 Use or gt buttons again to tune the image to your liking To save press the button two times 9 When finished press the Exit C gt button two times to exit from the OSD You have completed monitor setup Adjusting Your LCD Monitor User controls ThinkVision User control features Direct access controls Icon Control Description OSD C Image Setup Activates automatic image adjustment Inactive Brightness Directly accesses to Brightness on the OSD inactive N main menu OSD Enter Displays the OSD main menu Inactive 1 Power Switch Switches the monitor and off Main OSD menu controls Icon Control Description OSD 3 Exits from menus and sub menus Exits the gt Exit OSD Active Left Arrow Moves the cursor to highlight icons and Active other options 3 Right Arrow Moves the cursor to highlight icons and Active other options n OSD Enter Enters menus and sub menus and selects Active the highlighted option 15 ENGLISH The image is already optimized for many display modes however the user controls can be used to adjust the image to your liking The settings are saved after adjustment and when
11. dows 95 Win dows 98 Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows Me or Windows XP on page 13 Auto Setup for Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows Me or Windows XP monitor is in standby mode STANDBY ON it may automatically turn off while you are waiting for it to warm up The size and diversity of the dot pattern varies with the screen resolution To set up the monitor automatically in Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows Me or Windows XP do the following 1 Turn on the monitor first then the computer If the message CHECK SIGNAL CABLE is displayed or if nothing is displayed check that the video interface cable is connected properly the correct video adapter card is installed the correct supported display mode is selected for your computer Wait approximately 15 minutes until the monitor warms up Drag the icon bar and tool bar if they are displayed to the bottom of the screen Insert the User s Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer CD ROM drive Check the operating system installed on your computer and follow the instructions from the table below Operating system installation steps Operating System Step1 Step2 Step3 Windows 95 Windows 98 Type D TESTPAT change Windows 2000 Select Select the drive letter to match your Windows NT START RUN CD ROM drive if it is not drive Windows Me or D and press ENTER Windows XP
12. e setting may Adjust the Color Controls discolored be incorrect settings setion on page 17 Problem Possible Cause Suggested Action Reference A few dots are missing discolored or inappropriately lighted 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 25 ENGLISH Further Help gt If possible stay by your 2 computer Your Technical Support Representative may wish to go through the problem with you during the call More help late breaking 2 news and details ofthe latest accessories for these products may be found on the worldwide web at http www pc ibm com us accessories 26 If you are unable to correct the problem yourself you may seek further help as follows Call the IBM HelpCenter In the US call 1 800 426 7378 In Canada Toronto Only call 416 383 3344 In Canada all others call 1 800 565 3344 In other countries contact your dealer retailer or other IBM authorized Servicer Before calling please have available as much of the following information as possible 1 Model and serial number from the label on your monitor Purchase receipt Description of problem Computer type and model System configuration hardware fitted etc System BIOS version number Operating System and version nu
13. exiting the OSD and will be effective thereafter 16 Operation Press the OSD Enter button to display the main OSD menu Use the Arrow buttons to move among the icons Select an icon and press OSD Enter to access that function If there is a sub menu you can move between options using the Arrow buttons then press OSD Enter to select that function Use the Arrow buttons to make adjustments Press the button to save Press the Exit C gt button to move backwards through the sub menus and exit from the OSD OSD Lock Unlock This feature allows you to secure the current control settings while allowing the user to adjust Brightness and Contrast so that they cannot be inadvertently changed You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by using the same procedure Push and hold the OSD Enter button for 10 seconds to Lock or to Unlock When locked a LOCKED message will be displayed On screen display OSD controls The LCD monitor needs The settings adjustable with the user controls are viewed through the On Screen Display OSD Press the OSD Enter button to activate the OSD time to become thermally stable the first time you turn it on each day Thus to achieve more accurate adjustments for parameters allow the LCD monitor to warm up be On for at least 15 minutes before making any screen adjustments Initial appearance of OSD OSD functions
14. ge CHECK SIGNAL CABLE is displayed or if nothing is displayed check thatthe video interface cable is connected properly the correct video adapter card is installed the correct supported display mode is selected for your computer 2 Wait approximately 15 minutes until the monitor warms up 3 Insert the User s Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer CD ROM drive 4 Display the command prompt screen of the DOS full screen display 5 change the drive letter to match your CD ROM drive if it is not drive D 6 Type TESTPATD and press ENTER 7 Selectfrom the screen the number for the color or text mode you want to set up 8 Select from the screen the number for the video mode you want to set up You can repeat this process for as many of the color and video modes as you need 9 When the dot pattern appears press the Image Setup button at the bottom of the monitor This activates the AUTo SETUP procedure which will optimize the display settings with the provided dot patterns The screen will momentarily turn black while auto adjustment proceeds 10 When finished the Auto Adjustment menu disappears and the screen returns to a normal display 11 Press the ESCAPE key to exit the test pattern program 12 Type Exit at the command prompt to return to Windows If you use other operating systems perform the appropriate Auto Setup for those systems using instructions given in Auto Setup for Win
15. ght checked regularly Screen settings Set the screen brightness and contrast to a comfortable level You may have to adjust this as the lighting changes during the day Many application programs let you select color combinations which can help you to view in comfort See the User controls section on page 15 for more information Caring for your Monitor Be sure to turn off the power before you perform any maintenance on the monitor Clean your monitor as follows Gently wipe the device covers and the screen with a soft cloth Remove finger marks and grease with a damp cloth and mild detergent do not use solvents or abrasives Never use flammable cleaning material to clean your IBM monitor or any other electrical apparatus Connecting your Monitor Be sure to read the Safety Information located in the Monitor Safety and Warranty Information Manual before carrying out this procedure 1 2 Turn off your computer and all attached devices Connect the signal cable to the video port on the back of your computer This port might be directly attached to your computer figure A or it might be part of a video adapter card figure B The video port on your computer or video adapter card might be blue to match the blue connector on your monitor s video cable If the power cord supplied is not attached to the monitor please follow the below instruction y forward ti
16. here may be a slight delay before the picture reappears The fluorescent lamp in the liquid crystal display contains a small amount of mercury Dispose of it as required by local ordinances and regulations Troubleshooting ENGLISH If you have a problem setting up or using your monitor you might be able to solve it yourself Before calling your retailer or IBM try the suggested actions that are appropriate to your problem Problem Possible Suggested Action Reference Cause Remove the other graphics adapter plugged Computer does There is into one of the expansion Connecting not boot after another slot our Monitor the graphics graphics Ifthe card is built in to ti adapter is adapter the the motherboard check A en installed computer your system manual for instructions on how to disable the built in adapter The screen image is garbled or The display unusable driver is trying Connecting rolling screen to use a Select the correct your Monitor images setting your monitor section on overlapping monitor does page 6 Screen images not support or a blank screen Ensure that the electrical outlet and the monitor are both switched on Checkthat the power cord is firmly plugged into Screen is blank the e and the Connecting indicator is off Ifthe power cord plug page 6 has a removable fuse replace it Try another power cord Try another electrical
17. ig ht what you should consider before you set up your monitor Position the monitor so that the top of the screen is slightly below your eye level when you sit at your workstation Orientation Choose a position that gives the least reflection from lights and windows usually at a right angle to any windows Position the monitor directly in front of you so that you do not have to twist your body to use it Tilt the monitor to a comfortable viewing angle Adjusting the Monitor Position Viewing Angle You can tilt the screen backward and forward and swivel left or right as shown below Working Practices This section gives Rest advice on how you can work comfortably and reduce Take regular breaks Vary your posture stand up and stretch occasionally as fatigue prolonged use of computer workstations can be tiring ENGLISH 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 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 with any prolonged close work can be visually demanding Look away from the screen periodically and have your eyesi
18. lt a Tilt monitor all the way forward b Hold the top of the cable cover a and pull it off c Gently lift the stand cover b along the top and then slide it backwards and off the stand d Connect the power cord to the power port on the back of your monitor e Replace the rear covers Insert the plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet ENGLISH Switching on your Monitor 1 Switch on the power source and your computer 2 Switch on your monitor by pushing and releasing the power switch marked To switch off your monitor push and release the power switch again 3 Turn on the monitor and then the computer 4 To update or install device drivers follow the instructions in the Device Driver Installation section on page 8 5 Tooptimise the displayed image run Auto Setup by following the instructions in the Auto Setup section on page 11 Device Driver Installation Driver installation for Windows 95 or Windows 98 This section must be completed before continuing with the Windows 95 or Windows 98 Auto Setup on page 13 e On LCD monitors unlike CRTs a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality IBM recommends using either 1280 x 1024 at a refresh rate of 60Hz or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate of 60Hz To use the Plug and Play feature in Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98 files should be loaded from the IBM Monitor CD 1 2 3 5 Turn off the comp
19. mber Display driver version number Video Adapter Type opecifications gt Power consumption figures 2 are for the monitor and the power supply combined This color monitor Type model 6734 Ax0 uses a 17 inch TFT LCD Dimensions Height 411 4 mm 16 19 in Depth 218 4 mm 8 59 in Width 399 8 mm 15 74 in Weight Unpackaged 5 3 Kg 11 68 Ib Packaged 6 6 Kg 14 55 Ib Tilt Tilt 5 40 Image Viewable Image Size 431 80 mm 17 0 in Maximum Height 270 34 mm 10 6 in Maximum Width 337 92 mm 13 3 in Pixel Pitch 0 264 mm 010 in H x 0 264 mm 010 in V Power Input Supply Voltage 100 240 V ac 60 50 3 Hz Max Supply Current 1 5 A at 120 V ac Power Normal Operation 40W Consumption DPMS Stand by lt 2W DPMS Suspend lt 2W DPMS off lt 2W Video Input Input Signal Analog Direct Drive 75 ohm 0 7 V Horiz Addressability Vert Addressability Clock Frequency 1280 pixels max 1024 lines max 135 MHz Communications VESA DDC 2B Supported Display Modes VESA Standard modes between Horiz Frequency Vert Frequency IBM VESA HP Sun Mac 31 kHz 81 kHz 55 Hz 76 Hz Environment Temperature Operating Storage Shipping Humidity Operating Storage Shipping 10 to 35 C 5 to 95 F 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F 10 to 80 5 to 95 5 to 95
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21. orskrifterne for du installerer dette produkt Six BUT lt ESL AA ta St ACHAe Antes de instalar este producto lea la informaci n de seguridad Antes de instalar este produto leia as Informa es de Seguran a Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften ENGLISH oetting up the monitor Product Description The IBM ThinkVision L170 Monitor works with 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 60 Hz In addition to your monitor your option package includes the followings User s Guide and Installation Files CD Monitor Safety and Warranty Information Manual IBM ThinkVision L170 Monitor Setup Guide Power Cord BM ThinkVision L170 Monitor Analog Interface Cable Attached to Monitor Handling Instructions Do not support the monitor 1 Lift the monitor by placing your hands where indicated below within the screen area The Liquid Crystal Display is glass and can be damaged by rough handling or excessive pressure 2 Before using your monitor for the first time remove the clear protective film from the front of the screen Workplace Preparation This section gives advice on He
22. outlet 23 24 Possible Problem Suggested Action Reference Cause Screen is blank Brightness User and power and Contrast Adjust brightness controls indicator is may be too contrast section on steady green low page 15 Press any key on the The monitor is Keyboard move ihe Power mouse to restore in the Power Management operation x section on Standby state Check the Power page 22 Management software on your computer Check that the signal extus cable is firmly connected to Connecting The manitoris the computer r Monitor not receiving n j you onito a video signal Check that no pins are section on Screen is blank bent in the signal cable page 6 and power connector indicator is blinking green Press any key on the The monitoris keyboard or move the Power in the Power mouse to restore M t Management operation anagemen section on Suspend or Check the Power page 22 Off state Management software on your computer Display mode Further Obine Reconfigure the Gans computer is 99 Information outside the computer to use a section dh range of the supported display mode page 20 monitor There are Select Image Setup User Image appears ices in the Menu in the OSD Then Controls to be smeared si select MANUAL to adjust setion on page gnal Phase Clock settings 17 User Image appears The Color 16 b
23. ows Me This section must be completed before continuing with the Windows 2000 Windows Me Auto Setup on page 13 On LCD monitors unlike CRTS a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality IBM recommends using either 1280 x 1024 at a refresh rate of 60Hz or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate of 60Hz To use the Plug and Play feature in Microsoft Windows 2000 or Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Me files should be loaded from the JBM Monitor CD 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 2000 or Windows Me 4 Open the DISPLAY PROPERTIES window by clicking START SETTINGS CONTROL PANEL and then double clicking the DISPLAY icon Click the SETTINGS tab Click the ADVANCED button Click the MONITOR tab Click the PROPERTIES button Click the DRIVER tab 0 Open the UPGRADE DEVICE DRIVER WIZARD window by clicking on UPDATE DRIVER and then Click the NEXT button 11 Select the Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that can choose a specific driver and then Click the NEXT button 12 Insert the Setup 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 Choose IBM ThinkVision L170 Monitor and Click OK The files will be copied from the CD to
24. ter 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 AUTO SETUP and the monitor controls Unlike CRT monitors which require a high refresh rate to minimize flicker TFT technology is inherently flicker free If possible configure your computer for 1280 1024 addressability at 60Hz vertical refresh rate For the display modes listed on the next page the screen image has been optimized during manufacture For image problems you may want to run AUTO Setup again before consulting this section In most cases AUTO SETUP can fix the problems See Auto Setup for DOS on page 12 for details Factory Set Display Modes Addressability Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640 x 350 70 Hz 31 5 kHz 640 x 480 75 Hz 37 5 kHz 640 x 480 72 Hz 37 8 kHz 640 x 480 66 Hz 35 0 kHz 640 x 480 60 Hz 31 5 kHz 720 x 400 70 Hz 31 4 kHz 800 x 600 56 Hz 35 1 kHz 800 x 600 60 Hz 37 8 kHz 800 x 600 72 Hz 48 0 kHz 800 x 600 75 Hz 46 8 kHz 832 x 624 75 Hz 49 7 kHz 1024 x 768 60 Hz 48 4 kHz 1024 x 768 70 Hz 56 5 kHz 1024 x 768 75 Hz 60 0 kHz 1280 x 1024 60 Hz 64 0 kHz 1280 x 1024 70 Hz 74 4 kHz 1280 x 1024 75 Hz 80 0 kHz 1280 x 1024 76 Hz 81 1 kHz 1152 x 864 75 Hz 67 5 kHz 1152 x 870 75 Hz 68 7 kHz 1152 x
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26. uctions You can choose to run Auro Setup for each operating system that you use This means that if you sometimes use your monitor while running any version of Windows and sometimes also use it from within DOS not a DOS window you must run Auro Setup for both Windows and DOS You can run versions of Auro SETUP in any order Operating System Corresponding Auto Setup procedure DOS Auto Setup for DOS on page 12 Windows 95 WIndows 98 Windows 2000 Auto Setup for Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows Me or Microsoft Windows Windows XP on page 13 Windows Me or Windows XP Before you begin Auro Setup for your computer 1 Make sure the computer s video mode is set in the range of the supported screen resolution shown in the Table on page 21 You should perform Auro Setup for each screen mode you use 11 Auto Setup for DOS Ifthe monitor is in standby mode STANDBY it may automatically turn off while you are waiting for it to warm up If this happens switch off the monitor and switch it on again after a few seconds f you are using PC DOS V change to U S mode typing CHEV US and pressing ENTER at the command prompt The size and diversity of the dot pattern varies with the screen resolution 12 To set up the monitor automatically in DOS do the following 1 Turn on the monitor first then turn on the computer If the messa
27. uter and all attached devices Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly Turn on the monitor and then the system unit Allow the system to boot into Windows 95 or Windows 98 Your computer s Plug and Play code may warn you that your system hardware has changed This means that it has detected your new monitor for the first time Open the DISPLAY PROPERTIES window by clicking START SETTINGS CONTROL PANEL and then double clicking on the DISPLAY icon Click the SETTINGS tab n case of Windows 95 6 1 Click the CHANGE DISPLAY TYPE button 2 Click the CHANGE MONITOR TYPE button n case of Windows 98 6 10 11 12 1 Click the ADVANCED button 2 Click the MONITOR tab 3 Open the UPGRADE DEVICE DRIVER WIZARD window by clicking on CHANGE button and then select the NEXT button 4 Click the Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that can choose a specific driver and then select the NEXT button Insert the Setup CD into the CD driver and click the HAVE DISK button Click OK Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected and then select Drivers folder Choose IBM ThinkVision L170 Monitor and Click OK The files will be copied from the CD to your hard disk drive Close all open windows and remove the CD Restart the system The system will automatically select the maximum refresh rate and corresponding Color Matching Profiles Driver Installation for Windows 2000 or Wind
28. your hard disk drive 16 Close all open windows and remove the CD 17 Restart the system The system will automatically select the maximum refresh rate and corresponding Color Matching Profiles B wm ENGLISH Driver Installation for Windows XP This section must be completed before continuing with the Windows XP Auto Setup on page 13 On LCD monitors unlike CRTS a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality IBM recommends using either 1280 x 1024 at a refresh rate of 60Hz or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate of 60Hz 10 To use the Plug and Play feature in Microsoft Windows XP files should be loaded from the IBM Monitor CD 1 2 3 2 O N 0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Turn off the computer and all attached devices Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly Turn on the monitor and then the system unit Allow the system to boot into Windows XP Open the DISPLAY PROPERTIES window by clicking START SETTINGS CONTROL PANEL and then double clicking the DISPLAY icon Click the SETTINGS tab Click the ADVANCED button Click the MONITOR tab Click the PROPERTIES button Click the DRIVER tab Open the Hardware Update Wizard window by clicking on UPDATE DRIVER and then Click the NEXT button Select the Install from a list or Specific location Advanced and then Click the NEXT button Insert the Setup CD into the CD drive and click the HAVE DISK
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