IBM ThinkVision™ L170 Monitor
L170
English
User's Guide
First Edition (April/2003)
Note: For important information, refer to the Monitor Safety and Warranty manual that comes with
this monitor.
Contents
Safety (Read first) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Setting up the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Handling Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Workplace Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Adjusting the Monitor Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Working Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caring for your Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Switching on your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Device Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Windows 95/98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Windows 2000/Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Auto Setup for DOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Auto Setup for Windows95, Windows98, Windows 2000, Windows NT,
Windows Me or Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Manual Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adjusting Your LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
User controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
On-screen display (OSD) controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Further Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Display modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Product Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Further Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Notices and Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Setting 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
• IBM ThinkVision L170 Monitor
• Analog Interface Cable - Attached to Monitor
Handling Instructions
Do not support the monitor
within the screen area. The
Liquid Crystal Display is
glass and can be damaged
by rough handling or
1. Lift the monitor by placing your hands where indicated below.
excessive pressure.
2. Before using your monitor for the first time, remove the clear protective
film from the front of the screen.
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Workplace Preparation
This section gives advice on
what you should consider
Height
Position the monitor so that the top of the screen is slightly below your eye
level when you sit at your workstation.
before you set up your monitor.
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
advice on how you can
work comfortably and reduce
fatigue.
Rest
Take regular breaks. Vary your posture, stand up and stretch occasionally as
prolonged use of computer workstations can be tiring.
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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
eyesight 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.
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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. Turn off your computer and all attached devices.
2. 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:
forward tilt
a
b
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.
3. Insert the plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
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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. To optimise the displayed image, run Auto Setup by following the
instructions in the Auto Setup section on page 11.
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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
To use the Plug and Play feature in Microsoft® Windows® 95 or Windows 98,
files should be loaded from the IBM 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 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.
4. Open the DISPLAY PROPERTIES window by clicking START, SETTINGS,
CONTROL PANEL and then double - clicking on the DISPLAY icon.
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.
5. Click the SETTINGS tab.
• In case of Windows 95 :
6. 1. Click the CHANGE DISPLAY TYPE button.
2. Click the CHANGE MONITOR TYPE button.
• In case of Windows 98 :
6. 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
I can choose a specific driver” and then select the NEXT button.
7. Insert the Setup CD into the CD driver: and click the HAVE DISK button.
8. Click OK.
9. Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected, and then select ‘Drivers’
folder.
10. Choose IBM ThinkVision L170 Monitor and Click OK. The files will be
copied from the CD to your hard disk drive.
11. Close all open windows and remove the CD.
12. Restart the system.
The system will automatically select the maximum refresh rate and
corresponding Color Matching Profiles.
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Driver Installation for Windows 2000 or Windows Me
This section must be
completed before
continuing with the
Windows 2000, Windows
Me Auto Setup on page 13
To use the Plug and Play feature in Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or Microsoft
Windows Millennium Edition(Me) files should be loaded from the IBM
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.
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.
4. Open the DISPLAY PROPERTIES window by clicking START, SETTINGS,
CONTROL PANEL and then double-clicking the DISPLAY icon.
5. Click the SETTINGS tab.
6. Click the ADVANCED button.
7. Click the MONITOR tab.
8. Click the PROPERTIES button.
9. Click the DRIVER tab.
10. 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 I 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 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.
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Driver Installation for Windows XP
This section must be
completed before
continuing with the
Windows XP Auto Setup
on page 13
To use the Plug and Play feature in Microsoft® Windows® XP files should be
loaded from the IBM 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 XP.
4. Open the DISPLAY PROPERTIES window by clicking START, SETTINGS,
CONTROL PANEL and then double-clicking the DISPLAY icon.
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.
5. Click the SETTINGS tab.
6. Click the ADVANCED button.
7. Click the MONITOR tab.
8. Click the PROPERTIES button.
9. Click the DRIVER tab.
10. Open the Hardware Update Wizard window by clicking on UPDATE
DRIVER and then Click the NEXT button.
11. Select the “Install from a list or Specific location(Advanced)” 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 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.
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Auto Setup
Auto Setup
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.
The Setup Utility
included on the installation
CD is for displaying dot patterns.
They do not replace or modify the
display driver.
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 instructions. You
can choose to run AUTO 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 AUTO SETUP for both Windows and DOS. You can run versions of
AUTO SETUP in any order.
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.
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
Windows XP on page 13
®
Microsoft Windows NT ,
Windows Me or Windows XP
Before you begin AUTO 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.
The AUTO SETUP process
only applies to the current
You should perform AUTO SETUP for each screen mode you use.
screen mode. When a new mode
is selected, repeat this section to
reset the monitor.
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Auto Setup for DOS
To set up the monitor automatically in DOS, do the following:
1. Turn on the monitor first; then turn on the computer.
If the monitor is in standby
mode (STANDBY ON), 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.
If the message CHECK SIGNAL CABLEis 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.
If you are using PC-DOS/V,
change to U.S. mode by
typing ‘CHEV US’ and pressing
ENTER at the command prompt.
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. Type d:\ (change the drive letter to match your CD-ROM drive if it is not
drive D).
6. Type TESTPATD and press ENTER.
7. Select from 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.
The size and diversity of the
dot pattern varies with the
screen resolution.
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 Windows 95, Win-
dows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Me or Windows XP on page
13".
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Auto Setup for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000,
Windows Me or Windows XP
To set up the monitor automatically in Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows XP, do the following:
If the monitor is in standby
mode (STANDBY ON), it
1. Turn on the monitor first; then the computer.
may automatically turn off while
you are waiting for it to warm up.
If the message CHECK SIGNAL CABLEis 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.
2. Wait approximately 15 minutes, until the monitor warms up.
3. Drag the icon bar and tool bar, if they are displayed, to the bottom of the
screen.
4. Insert the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer CD-
ROM drive.
The size and diversity of the
dot pattern varies with the
screen resolution.
5. 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,
Windows 2000,
Windows NT,
Windows Me or
Windows XP
Type D:\TESTPAT (change
the drive letter to match your
CD-ROM drive if it is not drive
D) and press ENTER
Select
START
Select
RUN
6. When the test 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 test patterns.
The screen will momentarily turn black while auto adjustment proceeds.
7. When finished, the Auto Adjustment menu disappears and the screen
returns to a normal display.
8. 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.
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Manual Setup
Normally, you can complete the setup procedure using AUTO SETUP; however,
if your screen image is still distorted after you perform AUTO SETUP or the
Installation CD does not run on your system, perform MANUAL SETUP.
If the monitor is in standby
mode (STANDBY ON), it
might automatically turn off while
you are waiting for it to warm up.
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
the initial OSD menu.
at the bottom of the monitor to display
4. Use the
the OSD Enter button
5. Use the or button to select Clock.
Once Clock becomes highlighted, press the OSD Enter button
6. Use the or button to manually adjust to correct (as much as
or
button to select the Image Setup icon
and press
to access.
.
possible) for noise in the video signal then press the Exit (
save the changes.
) button to
7. Use the
8. Use the
or
or
button to select Phase and press the
button.
buttons again to tune the image to your liking.
button two times.
To save, press the
9. When finished, press the Exit (
OSD.
) button two times to exit from the
You have completed monitor setup.
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Adjusting Your LCD Monitor
User controls
User control features
• Direct access controls
Icon
Control
Description
OSD
Image Setup
Activates automatic image adjustment.
Inactive
Directly accesses to Brightness on the OSD
main menu.
Brightness
OSD Enter
Inactive
Inactive
-
Displays the OSD main menu.
Switches the monitor on and off.
Power Switch
• Main OSD menu controls
Icon
Control
Exit
Description
OSD
Exits from menus and sub-menus Exits the
OSD.
Active
Moves the cursor to highlight icons and
other options.
Left Arrow
Right Arrow
OSD Enter
Active
Active
Active
Moves the cursor to highlight icons and
other options.
Enters menus and sub-menus and selects
the highlighted option.
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Operation
The image is already
optimized for many display
modes; however the user controls
can be used to adjust the image to
your liking.
•
•
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.
The settings are saved after
adjustment and when
exiting the OSD and will be
effective thereafter.
•
Press the Exit (
and exit from the OSD.
) button to move backwards through the sub-menus
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.
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On-screen display (OSD) controls
The settings adjustable with the user controls are viewed through the On-
Screen Display (OSD). Press the OSD Enter button (
) to activate the
OSD.
The LCD monitor needs
time to become thermally
Initial appearance of OSD
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.
OSD functions
OSD Icon on
Main Menu
Submenu
Description
Controls and Adjustments
Adjusts brightness.
Adjusts contrast.
Brightness/
Contrast
Brightness
Contrast
Moves the screen left or right.
Moves the screen up or down.
Image Position
Horizontal Position
Vertical Position
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OSD Icon on
Main Menu
Submenu
Automatic
Description
Controls and Adjustments
Activates automatic image adjustment.
Image Setup
Use the
or
button to adjust away the interference.
If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase
adjustment, use the Clock adjustment and then use Phase
again.
Manual
Clock
Phase
•
•
Adjusts intensity of red, green and blue.
Image
Color
Properties
1. Mode 1
(Preset Mode)
6500K adjusts the screen more red.
7200K adjusts the screen to the default color settings.
9300K adjusts the screen more blue.
•
•
•
6500K
7200K
9300K
2. Mode 2
(Custom)
Increases or decreases 'red'.
Increases or decreases 'green'.
Increases or decreases 'blue'.
•
•
•
Red
Green
Blue
Sharpness
adjusts the image softer.
1. Mode 1
2. Default
3. Mode 2
returns the image sharpness to the default settings.
adjust the image sharper.
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OSD Icon on
Main Menu
(Continued)
Submenu
Description
Controls and Adjustments
Shows resolution, refresh rate, and product details.
Note: This screen does not allow any changes to the
settings.
Options
Information
Language
The language chosen affects
only the language of the OSD.
It has no effect on any
software running on the
computer.
Select one of the 5
languages (English,
French, Italian, German
and Spanish) to use for
the OSD.
Adjusts menu location on the screen.
Options
Menu Position
1. Default
2. Custom
Returns the menu position to the default settings.
Changes the horizontal position of OSD.
(H)
Horizontal
•
•
Vertical (V)
Changes the vertical position of OSD.
Resets monitor to the original settings.
Reset
Cancel
•
•
Does not make the adjustment.
Resets the settings.
Reset
Changes button repeat rate and menu time out setting.
Accessibility
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.
Selects
rate.
or
button repeating
•
•
Button repeat
rate
Use the
or
button to select
Sets the length of time the OSD will
remain active after the last time a
button is pressed.
time from 5 to 60 seconds.
Menu time out
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Further Information
Display modes
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 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.
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For image problems, you
may want to run AUTO
Factory Set Display Modes
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.
Addressability
Refresh Rate
Horizontal Frequency
640 × 350
640 × 480
640 × 480
640 × 480
640 × 480
720 × 400
800 × 600
800 × 600
800 × 600
800 × 600
832 × 624
1024 × 768
1024 × 768
1024 x 768
1280 x 1024†
1280 x 1024
1280 x 1024
1280 x 1024
1152 x 864
1152 x 870
1152 x 900
70 Hz
75 Hz
72 Hz
66 Hz
60 Hz
70 Hz
56 Hz
60 Hz
72 Hz
75 Hz
75 Hz
60 Hz
70 Hz
75 Hz
60 Hz
70 Hz
75 Hz
76 Hz
75 Hz
75 Hz
60 Hz
31.5 kHz
37.5 kHz
37.8 kHz
35.0 kHz
31.5 kHz
31.4 kHz
35.1 kHz
37.8 kHz
48.0 kHz
46.8 kHz
49.7 kHz
48.4 kHz
56.5 kHz
60.0 kHz
64.0 kHz
74.4 kHz
80.0 kHz
81.1 kHz
67.5 kHz
68.7 kHz
61.8 kHz
† Recommended
Note: VESA timings are as detailed in the VESA “Display Monitor Timing
Specification”. Version 1.0, Revision 0.8, dated 09/17/98.
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Power Management
If your computer has
previously been used
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.
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 youhave re-configured
the computer, preferably to
1280 x 1024 at 60Hz.
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
Indicator
Restoring
Operation
State
Screen
Compliance
On
Active off
Steady green
Blinking green
Normal
Blank
Press a key or
move the mouse. *
®
ENERGY STAR
* There may be a slight delay before the picture reappears.
Product Disposal
The fluorescent lamp in the liquid crystal display contains a small amount of
mercury. Dispose of it as required by local ordinances and regulations.
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Troubleshooting
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.
Possible
Cause
Problem
Suggested Action
Reference
ꢀ
Remove the other
graphics adapter plugged
into one of the expansion
slot.
Computer does
not boot after
the graphics
adapter is
There is
another
graphics
adapter in the
computer
Connecting
your Monitor
section on
ꢀ
If the card is built-in to
the motherboard, check
your system manual for
instructions on how to
disable the built-in adapter.
page 6
installed
The screen
image is
garbled or
unusable
(rolling screen
images,
overlapping
screen images
or a blank
screen)
The display
driver is trying
to use a
setting your
monitor does
not support
Connecting
your Monitor
section on
ꢀ
Select the correct
monitor.
page 6
ꢀ
Ensure that the
electrical outlet and the
monitor are both switched
on.
ꢀ
Check that the power
cord is firmly plugged into
the electrical outlet and the
power supply unit.
Connecting
your Monitor
section on
Screen is blank
and power
indicator is off
No power to
monitor
ꢀ
If the power cord plug
page 6
has a removable fuse,
replace it.
ꢀ
Try another power
cord.
ꢀ
Try another electrical
outlet.
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Possible
Cause
Problem
Suggested Action
Reference
User
controls
section on
page 15
Screen is blank
and power
indicator is
Brightness
and Contrast
may be too
low
ꢀ
Adjust brightness and
contrast.
steady green
ꢀ
Press any key on the
keyboard or move the
mouse to restore
operation.
Power
Themonitoris
in the Power
Management
Standby state
Management
section on
page 22
ꢀ
Check the Power
Management software on
your computer
ꢀ
Check that the signal
cable is firmly connected to
the computer.
Connecting
your Monitor
section on
Themonitoris
not receiving
a video signal
ꢀ
Check that no pins are
page 6
Screen is blank
and power
bent in the signal cable
connector.
indicator is
blinking green.
ꢀ
Press any key on the
Themonitoris
in the Power
Management
Suspend or
Off state
keyboard or move the
mouse to restore
operation.
Power
Management
section on
page 22
ꢀ
Check the Power
Management software on
your computer.
Display mode
of the
computer is
outside the
range of the
monitor
Further
ꢀ
Reconfigure the
computer to use a
Information
section on
page 20
supported display mode.
User
ꢀ
Select Image Setup
There are
noises in the
video signal
Image appears
to be smeared
Controls
setion on page
17
menu in the OSD. Then
select MANUAL to adjust
Phase/Clock settings.
User
Image appears
to be
discolored
The Color
setting may
be incorrect
ꢀ
Adjust the Color
settings.
Controls
setion on page
17
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Possible
Cause
Problem
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.
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Further Help
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
If possible, stay by your
computer. Your Technical
Support Representative may wish
to go through the problem with
you during the call.
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:
More help, late-breaking
news and details of the latest
accessories for these products
may be found on the worldwide
web at:
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.
accessories
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Specifications
This color monitor (Type-model 6734-Ax0) uses a 17-inch TFT LCD
Dimensions
Height:
Depth:
Width:
411.4 mm (16.19 in.)
218.4 mm (8.59 in.)
399.8 mm (15.74 in.)
Weight
Unpackaged:
Packaged:
5.3 Kg (11.68 lb)
6.6 Kg (14.55 lb)
Tilt
Tilt:
– 5° / + 40°
Image
Viewable Image Size:
Maximum Height:
Maximum Width:
Pixel Pitch:
431.80 mm (17.0 in.)
270.34 mm (10.6 in.)
337.92 mm (13.3 in.)
0.264 mm (.010 in.) (H)
× 0.264 mm (.010 in.) (V)
Power Input
Supply Voltage:
Max Supply Current:
100 - 240 V ac, 60/50 ± 3 Hz
1.5 A at 120 V ac
Power
Consumption
Normal Operation:
DPMS Stand-by:
DPMS Suspend:
DPMS off:
< 40 W
< 2 W
< 2 W
< 2 W
Power consumption figures
are for the monitor and the
power supply combined.
Video Input
Input Signal:
Analog Direct Drive, 75 ohm 0.7 V
1280 pixels (max)
1024 lines (max)
Horiz. Addressability:
Vert. Addressability:
Clock Frequency:
135 MHz
Communications
VESA DDC:
2 B
Supported Display
Modes
VESA Standard modes between
Horiz. Frequency:
IBM, VESA, HP, Sun, Mac
31 kHz - 81 kHz
Vert. Frequency:
55 Hz - 76 Hz
Environment
Temperature:
Operating:
Storage:
10 to 35° C (5 to 95° F)
- 20 to 60° C (-4 to 140° F)
- 20 to 60° C (-4 to 140° F)
Shipping:
Humidity:
Operating:
Storage:
10 to 80%
5 to 95%
5 to 95%
Shipping:
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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
73P3695
31P9582
31P9583
31P9590
73P3696
73P3697
6734-AC0, AL0
6734-AB0,AC0,AK0,AL0
6734-AG0
6734-AB0,AC0,AG0,AK0,AL0
6734-AC0,AL0
6734-AC0,AL0
Monitor - Business Black
Stand - Business Black
Stand - Ash Grey
Analog Video Cable
User's Guide CD
Setup Guide
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