IBM ThinkVision L170 User Manual

IBM ThinkVision™ L170 Monitor

L170

User's Guide

English

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First Edition (April/2003)

Note: For important information, refer to the Monitor Safety and Warranty manual that comes with

this monitor.

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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

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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

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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
excessive pressure.

1. Lift the monitor by placing your hands where indicated below.

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

before you set up your monitor.

Height

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

advice on how you can
work comfortably and reduce
fatigue.

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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

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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

3. Turn on the monitor and then the computer.

4. To update or install device drivers, follow the instructions in the Device

5. To optimise the displayed image, run Auto Setup by following the

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To switch off your monitor, push and release the power switch again.

Driver Installation section on page 8.

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

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. 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

CONTROL PANEL

DISPLAY PROPERTIES window by clicking START, SETTINGS,

and then double - clicking on the DISPLAY icon.

5. Click the SETTINGS tab.

• In case of Windows 95 :

6. 1. Click the

2. Click the

CHANGE DISPLAY TYPE button.
CHANGE MONITOR TYPE button.

• In case of Windows 98 :

6. 1. Click the

2. Click the

3. Open the
on

CHANGE button and then select the NEXT button.

ADVANCED button.

MONITOR tab.

UPGRADE DEVICE DRIVER WIZARD window by clicking

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

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.

8

HAVE DISK button.

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Driver Installation for Windows 2000 or Windows Me

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This section must be
completed before
continuing with the
Windows 2000, Windows

Auto Setup on page 13

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.

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.

4. Open the DISPLAY PROPERTIES window by clicking START, SETTINGS,

CONTROL PANEL and then double-clicking the DISPLAY icon.

5. Click the

6. Click the

7. Click the

8. Click the

9. Click the

10. Open the

UPDATE DRIVER and then Click the NEXT button.

SETTINGS tab.
ADVANCED button.
MONITOR tab.
PROPERTIES button.
DRIVER tab.

UPGRADE DEVICE DRIVER WIZARD window by clicking on

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.

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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
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.

Auto Setup

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

CONTROL PANEL

DISPLAY PROPERTIES window by clicking START, SETTINGS,

and then double-clicking the DISPLAY icon.

5. Click the SETTINGS tab.

6. Click the

7. Click the

8. Click the

9. Click the

10. Open the Hardware Update Wizard window by clicking on

DRIVER

ADVANCED button.
MONITOR tab.
PROPERTIES button.
DRIVER tab.

UPDATE

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

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.

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 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 in any order.

AUTO SETUP for both Windows and DOS. You can run versions of

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The

AUTO SETUP

only applies to the current
screen mode. When a new mode
is selected, repeat this section to
reset the monitor.

process

Operating System Corresponding Auto Setup procedure

DOS

Windows 95, WIndows 98,
Windows 2000,

Microsoft Windows NT®,
Windows Me or Windows XP

Before you begin

AUTO SETUP for your computer:

Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Me or

Auto Setup for DOS on page 12

Auto Setup for Windows 95, Windows 98,

Windows XP on page 13

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 AUTO SETUP for each screen mode you use.

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Auto Setup for DOS

To set up the monitor automatically in DOS, do the following:

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 you are using PC-DOS/V,

change to U.S. mode by
typing

‘CHEV US’

ENTER at the command prompt.

The size and diversity of the

dot pattern varies with the
screen resolution.

and pressing

1. Turn on the monitor first; then turn on 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.

2. Wait approximately 15 minutes, until the monitor warms up.

3. Insert the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer CD­ROM 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.

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.

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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 "

dows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Me or Windows XP

Auto Setup for Windows 95, Win-

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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:

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If the 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.

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.

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 CD­ROM drive.

5. Check the operating system installed on your computer and follow the
instructions from the table below.

Operating system

Operating System Step1 Step2 Step3

Windows 95,
Windows 98,
Windows 2000,
Windows NT,
Windows Me or
Windows XP

Select

S

TART

installation steps

Type D:\TESTPAT (change

Select

R

UN

the drive letter to match your

CD-ROM drive if it is not drive

D) and press ENTER

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6. When the test pattern appears, press the Image Setup ( ) button at

7. When finished, the Auto Adjustment menu disappears and the screen

8. Press the

You have completed the monitor setup for Windows. If you are using the DOS
operating system, go to

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.

returns to a normal display.

ESC key to return to Windows.

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
Installation CD does not run on your system, perform

AUTO SETUP or the

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 at the bottom of the monitor to display
the initial OSD menu.

4. Use the or button to select the Image Setup icon and press
the OSD Enter button to access.

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
possible) for noise in the video signal then press the Exit ( ) button to
save the changes.

7. Use the or button to select Phase and press the button.

8. Use the or buttons again to tune the image to your liking.
To save, press the button two times.

9. When finished, press the Exit ( ) button two times to exit from the
OSD.

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

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Brightness

OSD Enter Displays the OSD main menu. Inactive

Power Switch Switches the monitor on and off. -

Directly accesses to Brightness on the OSD
main menu.

Inactive

• Main OSD menu controls

Icon Control Description OSD

Exit

Left Arrow

Right Arrow

OSD Enter

Exits from menus and sub-menus Exits the
OSD.

Moves the cursor to highlight icons and
other options.

Moves the cursor to highlight icons and
other options.

Enters menus and sub-menus and selects
the highlighted option.

Active

Active

Active

Active

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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.

The settings are saved after

adjustment and when
exiting the OSD and will be
effective thereafter.

• 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 ( ) 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.

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On-screen display (OSD) controls

The settings adjustable with the user controls are viewed through the On­Screen Display (OSD). Press the OSD Enter button ( ) to activate the
OSD.

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The LCD monitor needs

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.

OSD Icon on

Main Menu

Brightness/

Contrast

Brightness

Initial appearance of OSD

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OSD functions

Submenu Description Controls and Adjustments

Adjusts brightness.

Contrast

Image Position Horizontal Position

Vertical Position

Adjusts contrast.

Moves the screen left or right.

Moves the screen up or down.

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OSD Icon on

Main Menu

Image Setup Automatic

Image

Properties

Submenu Description

Manual

•Clock

• Phase

Color

1. Mode 1
(Preset Mode)

• 6500K

• 7200K

• 9300K

Controls and Adjustments

Activates automatic image adjustment.

Use the
If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase
adjustment, use the Clock adjustment and then use Phase
again.

Adjusts intensity of red, green and blue.

6500K adjusts the screen more red.
7200K adjusts the screen to the default color settings.
9300K adjusts the screen more blue.

or button to adjust away the interference.

2. Mode 2
(Custom)

•Red

• Green

•Blue

Sharpness

1. Mode 1

2. Default

3. Mode 2

Increases or decreases 'red'.
Increases or decreases 'green'.
Increases or decreases 'blue'.

adjusts the image softer.

returns the image sharpness to the default settings.

adjust the image sharper.

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OSD Icon on

Main Menu

(Continued)

Options

Submenu Description Controls and Adjustments

Information

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Shows resolution, refresh rate, and product details.
Note: This screen does not allow any changes to the
settings.

Options

The language chosen affects
only the language of the OSD.

Language

It has no effect on any
software running on the
computer.

Adjusts menu location on the screen.

Menu Position

1. Default

2. Custom

•Horizontal) Changes the horizontal position of OSD.

• Vertical (V) Changes the vertical position of OSD.

(H)

Returns the menu position to the default settings.

Resets monitor to the original settings.

Reset

Select one of the 5
languages (English,
French, Italian, German
and Spanish) to use for
the OSD.

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• Cancel

• Reset

Accessibility

• Button repeat
rate

• Menu time out

Does not make the adjustment.
Resets the settings.

Changes button repeat rate and menu time out setting.

Off - increases by 1 each time the
button is pressed.

Selects or button repeating
rate.

Sets the length of time the OSD will
remain active after the last time a

Default - increases continuously
while the button is pressed.
Slow - increases by 1 every 2
seconds while the button is pressed.

Use the or button to select
time from 5 to 60 seconds.

button is pressed.

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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
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.

AUTO SETUP

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
Setup again before consulting this
section. In most cases, AUTO
SETUP can fix the problems. See

Auto Setup for DOS

for details.

on page 12

Factory Set Display Modes

Addressability Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency

640 × 350 70 Hz 31.5 kHz

640 × 480 75 Hz 37.5 kHz

640 × 480 72 Hz 37.8 kHz

640 × 480 66 Hz 35.0 kHz

640 × 480 60 Hz 31.5 kHz

720 × 400 70 Hz 31.4 kHz

800 × 600 56 Hz 35.1 kHz

800 × 600 60 Hz 37.8 kHz

800 × 600 72 Hz 48.0 kHz

800 × 600 75 Hz 46.8 kHz

832 × 624 75 Hz 49.7 kHz

1024 × 768 60 Hz 48.4 kHz

1024 × 768 70 Hz 56.5 kHz

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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 900 60 Hz 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
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.

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

ENERGY STAR

®

®

Partner, IBM has determined that this product meets the

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.

State

On Steady green Normal

Active off Blinking green Blank

Power

Indicator

Screen

Restoring
Operation

Press a key or

move the mouse. *

Compliance

NERGY STAR

E

®

Product Disposal

* There 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.

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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.

Problem

Computer does
not boot after
the graphics
adapter is
installed

Possible

Cause

There is
another
graphics
adapter in the
computer

Suggested Action Reference

 Remove the other

graphics adapter plugged
into one of the expansion
slot.

 If the card is built-in to

the motherboard, check
your system manual for
instructions on how to
disable the built-in adapter.

Connecting
your Monitor

section on
page 6

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The screen
image is
garbled or
unusable
(rolling screen
images,
overlapping
screen images
or a blank
screen)

Screen is blank
and power
indicator is off

The display
driver is trying
to use a
setting your
monitor does
not support

No power to
monitor

 Select the correct

monitor.

 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.

 If the power cord plug

has a removable fuse,
replace it.

 Try another power

cord.

 Try another electrical

outlet.

Connecting
your Monitor

section on
page 6

Connecting
your Monitor

section on
page 6

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Problem

Screen is blank
and power
indicator is
steady green

Screen is blank
and power
indicator is
blinking green.

Possible

Cause

Brightness
and Contrast
may be too
low

The monitor is
in the Power
Management
Standby state

The monitor is
not receiving
a video signal

The monitor is
in the Power
Management
Suspend or
Off state

Suggested Action Reference

User

 Adjust brightness and

contrast.

controls

section on
page 15

 Press any key on the

keyboard or move the
mouse to restore
operation.

 Check the Power

Management software on
your computer

Power
Management

section on
page 22

 Check that the signal

cable is firmly connected to
the computer.

 Check that no pins are

bent in the signal cable
connector.

Connecting
your Monitor

section on
page 6

 Press any key on the

keyboard or move the
mouse to restore
operation.

 Check the Power

Management software on
your computer.

Power
Management

section on
page 22

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Image appears
to be smeared

Image appears
to be
discolored

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

There are
noises in the
video signal

The Color
setting may
be incorrect

 Reconfigure the

computer to use a
supported display mode.

 Select Image Setup

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

 Adjust the Color

settings.

Further
Information

section on
page 20

User
Controls

setion on page
17

User
Controls

setion on page
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Problem

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

Possible

Cause

Suggested Action Reference

 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:

If possible, stay by your

computer. Your Technical
Support Representative may wish
to go through the problem with
you during the call.

More help, late-breaking

news and details of the latest
accessories for these products
may be found on the worldwide
web at:

http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/
accessories

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.

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.

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Specifications

This color monitor (Type-model 9818-Ax0) uses a 17-inch TFT LCD

Dimensions Height:

Weight Unpackaged:

Tilt Tilt: – 5° / + 40°

Image Viewable Image Size:

Power Input Supply Voltage:

Power consumption figures
are for the monitor and the

power supply combined.

Power
Consumption

Depth:
Width:

Packaged:

Maximum Height:
Maximum Width:
Pixel Pitch:

Max Supply Current:

Normal Operation:
DPMS Stand-by:
DPMS Suspend:
DPMS off:

411.4 mm (16.19 in.)

218.4 mm (8.59 in.)

399.8 mm (15.74 in.)

5.3 Kg (11.68 lb)

6.6 Kg (14.55 lb)

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)

100 - 240 V ac, 60/50 ± 3 Hz

1.5 A at 120 V ac

< 40 W
< 2 W
< 2 W
< 2 W

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Video Input Input Signal:

Horiz. Addressability:
Vert. Addressability:
Clock Frequency:

Communications VESA DDC: 2 B

Supported Display
Modes

Environment Temperature:

VESA Standard modes between
Horiz. Frequency:
Vert. Frequency:

Operating:
Storage:
Shipping:

Humidity:

Operating:
Storage:
Shipping:

Analog Direct Drive, 75 ohm 0.7 V
1280 pixels (max)
1024 lines (max)
135 MHz

IBM, VESA, HP, Sun, Mac
31 kHz - 81 kHz
55 Hz - 76 Hz

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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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

73P3667 9818-AC0 Monitor - Business Blac
31P9582 9818-AC0 Stand - Business Blac
31P9590 9818-AC0
73P3668 9818-AC0
73P3669 9818-AC0

Model Type 9818

.

Analog Video Cabl
User's Guide C
Setup Guid

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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:

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Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at

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Trademarks

The following terms, used in this publication, are trademarks or service marks
of the IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both:

HelpCenter IBM

NERGY STAR

E

Microsoft

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Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service
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