IBM ThinkVision L170p User Manual

IBM ThinkVision™ L170p Monitor

L170p

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 for Analog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connecting your Monitor for Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Switching on your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Device Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Windows Millennium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Auto Setup (Analog Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Auto Setup for DOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Auto Setup for Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000

Windows NT, Windows Me or Windows XP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Manual Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Adjusting Your LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

User controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

On-screen display (OSD) controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Further Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Display modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Product Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Further Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Notices and Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Setting up the monitor

Product Description

The IBM ThinkVision TFT LCD L170p Color 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 Warranty and Safety manual

• IBM ThinkVision L170p Monitor Setup Guide

• Power Cord

• AC Adapter

• IBM ThinkVision L170p Monitor

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• 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
excessive pressure.

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

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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
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, swivel left or right as well as lift
up and down 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 18 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 for Analog

Be sure to read the ‘Safety
Information’ at the front of

this User Guide 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.

3. Connect the power cord to the power port on the back of your monitor if
the power cord supplied is not attached to the monitor. Then insert the
plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

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Connecting your Monitor for Digital

1. Purchase an industry standard DVI-D cable from your local computer
supply store.

2. Turn off your computer and all attached devices.

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3. Tilt monitor all the way forward.

4. Connect the DVI connector at the end of the signal cable to the DVI port
located on the back of the Monitor. See picture below.

Connecting DVI Cable

DVI
Cable

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5. Connect the DVI connector at the other end of the signal cable to the
DVI port located on the back of the graphics adapter. See picture below.

6. Connect the power cord to the power port on the back of your monitor if
the power cord supplied is not attached to the monitor. Then insert the
plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

graphics adapter

DVI

Signal Cable

7. Use the cable holder (a) to neatly organize the video and power cables.

8. Switch on the power source and your computer. To turn on the monitor,
push and release the power switch . To switch it off, push and release
the power switch again.

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. Run
Installation section on page 9.

AUTO SETUP by following the instructions in the Device Driver

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Device Driver Installation

Use the User's Guide and Installation Files CD that comes with your monitor
to install the appropriate device driver for your operating system.

Installing the Windows XP device driver

To manually install or update the device driver for the Microsoft® Windows
XP operating system, perform the following steps:

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

2. Click St art
the Display icon.

3. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab, and then click
Advanced.

4. Click t he Monitor tab, and then click Properties
Driver.

5. When the Hardware Update Wizard window opens, select “Install the
software automatically,” click Next> and then Finish to complete the
installation.

 Control Panel  Appearance & Themes and then click

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 Driver tab  Update

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6. Close the Display Properties window.

7. Remove the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD from the computer
CD-ROM drive.

Installing the Windows Me device driver

To manually install or update the device driver for the Microsoft® Windows®
Millennium Edition operating system, perform the following steps:

1. Click St art

2. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab, and then click
Advanced.

3. Click the Monitor tab, and then click Change

the driver

4. When the Update Device Driver Wizard window opens, select "Display
a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver
you want," and click Next>.

5. Insert the the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer
CD-ROM drive, then click Have Disk.

 Settings  Control Panel and then double-click Display.

 Next.

 Specify the location of

6. Type d:\ (change the drive letter to match your CD-ROM drive if it is not

drive D) in the Copy manufacturer's files from: box, then click OK.

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7. Click Next>, Next>, and then Finish to complete the installation.

8. Close the Display Properties window.

9. Remove the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD from the computer
CD-ROM drive.

Installing the Windows 2000 device driver

To manually install or update the device driver for the Microsoft® Windows®
2000 Professional operating system, perform the following steps:

1. Click Start

 Settings  Control Panel and then double-click Display.

2. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab, and then click
Advanced.

3. Click the Monitor tab, and then click Properties
Driver.

4. When the Update Device Driver Wizard window opens, select "Search
for a suitable driver for my device," and click Next>.

5. Insert the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer CD­ROM drive, type d:\ (change the drive letter to match your CD-ROM
drive if it is not drive D) in the Copy manufacturer's files from: box,
click Next> and then Finish to complete the installation.

6. Close the Display Properties window.

7. Remove the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD from the computer
CD-ROM drive.

Installing the Windows 98 device driver

Windows 98 automatically detects the new monitor and displays the Add New
Hardware Wizard window if the device driver is not already installed.

 Driver  Update

1. Insert the Device Driver and User’s Guide CD into the computer CD-
ROM drive, and click Next> twice when the Add New Hardware Wizard
window opens.

2. Click the CD-ROM drive box to install the device drivers from the CD
and then click Next>.

3. Confirm that the device driver was found on the CD, and click Next>
twice to install the device driver.

4. Click Finish to close the Add New Hardware Wizard window.

To manually install or update the device driver for the Microsoft
98 operating system, perform the following steps:

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1. Click St art  Settings  Control Panel and then double-click Display.

2. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab, and then click
Advanced.

3. Click the Monitor tab, and then click Change.

4. When the Update Device Driver Wizard window opens, follow the steps
in the previous paragraph.

5. Remove the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD from the computer
CD-ROM drive.

Installing the Windows 95 device driver

Right-click the My Computer icon on the computer desktop and then select

Properties

window. Perform the steps below for the appropriate version.
If you have Windows 95 Version 4.00.950A, use the following steps to

manually install or update the device driver:

1. Click St art

 System to view the version number listed in the System

 Settings  Control Panel and then double-click Display.

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2. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab and then click
Change Display Type.

3. In the Change Display Type window , click Change and then click Have
Disk.

4. Insert the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer CD­ROM drive, type d:\ (change the drive letter to match your CD-ROM
drive if it is not drive D) in the Copy manufacturer's files from: box,
and click OK.

5. In the Select Device window, click the appropriate monitor model and
then click OK.

6. In the Change Display Type window, click Close.

7. In the Display Properties window, click OK.

8. Remove the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD from the computer
CD-ROM drive.

If you have Windows 95 Version 4.00.950B, use the following steps to
manually install or update the device driver:

1. Click St art

 Settings  Control Panel and then double-click Display.

2. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab and then click
Advanced Properties.

3. In the Advanced Display Properties wi ndo w, click the Monitor tab and

then click Change.

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4. In the Select Device window, click Have Disk.

5. Insert the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer CD­ROM drive, type d:\ (change the drive letter to match your CD-ROM
drive if it is not drive D) in the Copy manufacturer's files from: box,
and click OK.

6. In the Select Device window, click the appropriate monitor model and
then click OK.

7. In the Advanced Display Properties window, click Close.

8. In the Display Properties window, click OK.

9. Remove the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD from the computer
CD-ROM drive.

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Auto Setup (Analog Only)

Auto Setup

The Setup Utility
included on the setup
diskette 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 key, you will
have direct access to the Image
Setup control that is used during
the Auto Setup process.

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. Y ou 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 3.1, Windows 95,

Windows 98, Windows 2000,
Microsoft Windows NT®,

Windows Me or Windows XP

Before you begin

AUTO SETUP for your computer:

Auto Setup for Windows 3. 1, Windows 95,

Windows 98, Windows NT, Window s 2000,

Auto Setup for DOS on page 14

Windows Me or Windows XP

on page 15

1. Make sure the computer’s video mode is set in the range of the
supported screen resolution shown in the Table on page 24.

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 repea t this process for as many of the color and video
modes as you need.

9. When the dot pattern appears, press the OSD Enter button at the
bottom of the monitor to display the initial OSD menu.

10. Use an Arrow button ( or ) to select the Image Setup icon
then press the OSD Enter button to access the function.

11. Using an Arrow button ( or ), select
OSD Enter button . This activates the
will optimize the display settings with the provided dot-patterns.

The screen will flash off several times and you might notice small
changes to the test pattern.

12. When finished, the OSD main menu returns. Press the Exit button
to exit from the OSD.

13. Press the ESCAPE key to exit the test pattern program.

14. 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 3.1,

Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Me or
Windows XP on page 15”.

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AUTOMATIC and press the

AUTO SETUP procedure, which

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Auto Setup for Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT,
Windows 2000, Windows Me or Windows XP

To set up the monitor automatically in Windows 3.1, Windows 95, 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

Windows 3.1
Windows NT 3.5

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

Operating system

Step1 Step2 Step3 S tep4

Open

ROGRAM

P

ANAGER

M

Select

TART

S

installation steps

Select

ILE

F

Select RUN

Select

UN

R

Type

D:\TESTPAT

(change the

drive letter to

match your CD-

ROM drive if it

is not dri v e D)

and press

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6. When the test pattern appears, press the OSD Enter button at the

Position the mouse pointer

at the bottom center of the
screen. This allows
to run properly

AUTO SETUP

7. Use an Arrow button ( or ) to select the Image Setup icon

8. Using an Arrow button ( or ), select

bottom of the monitor to display the initial OSD menu.

and press the OSD Enter button to access the function.

AUTOMATIC and press the

OSD Enter button . This activates the

AUTO SETUP procedure, which

will optimize the display settings with the provided test pattern.

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The screen will dim, blink on and off several times, and you might notice
small changes to the test pattern.

To abort the

AUTO SETUP function, press the ESC key.

9. When finished, the OSD main menu returns. Press the Exit button
once to exit from the OSD.

10. Press the

ESC key to return to Windows.

Y ou have completed the monitor setup for Windows. If you are using the DOS
operating system, go to Auto Setup for DOS on page 14.

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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

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

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

4. Use an Arrow button ( or ) to select the Image Setup icon

5. Using an Arrow button ( or ), select

AUTO SETUP or the

MANUAL SETUP.

warms up.

the initial OSD menu.

and press the OSD Enter button to access the function.

MANUAL, press and then

press once to select Clock. Left and right arrow adjustment
indicators become illuminated (

see page 21).

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6. Use the Arrow buttons to manually adjust to correct (as much as
possible) for noise in the video signal then press to save the
changes.

7. Use an Arrow button to select Phase and press the button.

8. Use the Arrow 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 the monitor setup.

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Adjusting Your LCD Monitor

User controls

User control features

• Direct access controls

Icon Control Description OSD

Input Change Switches the video input source. Inactive

Image Setup Activates automatic imag e adju st ment. Inactive

Brightness

OSD Enter Displays the OSD main menu. Inactive

Power Switch Switches the monitor on and off. -

Directly access es to Brig htness on the
OSD main menu.

• Main OSD menu controls

Icon Control Description OSD

Exit

Left Arrow

Exits from menus and sub-menus
Exits the OSD.

Moves the cursor to highlight icons
and other options.

Inactive

Active

Active

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Right Arrow

OSD Enter

Moves the cursor to highlight icons
and other options.

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

Active

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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.

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 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. Y ou 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.

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

Submenu Description

Brightness

Initial appearance of OSD

Exit OK

OSD functions

Adjusts brightness. Same as Analog

Brightness/Contrast

Controls and

Adjustments (Analog)

Controls and

Adjustments (Digital)

Contrast

Horizont al Po sit ion

Image Position

Vertical Position

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Adjusts contrast. Controls Locked

Moves the screen left or right.

Controls Locked

Moves the screen up or down.

Controls Locked

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OSD Icon on

Main Menu

Submenu Description

Image Setup Automatic

Manual

• Clock

• Phase

Color

Image

Properties

1. Preset Mode

• 6500K

• 7200K

• 9300K

2. Custom

•Red

• Green

•Blue

Controls and

Adjustments (Analog)

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. Controls Locked

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

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

or but ton to adjust away the interference.

Controls and

Adjustments (Digital)

Controls Locked

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Options

Input video signal

Information

Language

This monitor can accept video
signals through two different
connectors.
Most desktop computers use a
D-SUB connector. Select
Digital among OSD controls
when you use DVI connector.

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

The language chosen affects
only the language of the OSD.
It has no effect on any
software running on the
computer.

1 - selects D-SUB
(Analog)
2 - selects DVI-Digital

Select one of the 5
languages (English,
French, Ital ia n, Ge rman
and Spanish) to use for
the OSD.

Same as Analog

Same as Analog

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OSD Icon on

Main Menu

(Continued)

Options

Submenu Description

Adjusts menu location on the screen.

Menu Position

1. Default

2. Custom

• Horizontal Changes the horizontal

• Vertical Changes the vertical position

Factory Reset

Returns the menu position to the default settings.

position of OSD.

of OSD.

Resets monitor to the origital settings.
Does not make the adjustment.
Resets the settings.

Controls and

Adjustments (Analog)

Controls and

Adjustments (Digital)

Same as Analog

• Cancel

• Reset

Accessibility

• Button repeat

rate

• Menu time out

Changes button repeat rate
and menu time out setting.

Selects
repeating rate.

Sets the length of time the
OSD will remain active after
the last time a button is
pressed.

or button

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.

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

or

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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 inherentl y flic ker-fre e. If po ssib le, co nfigure y our comp uter
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
Setup again before consulting to
this section. In most cases, AUTO
SETUP can fix the problems. See

Auto Setup for DOS

for details.

on page14

Factory Set Display Modes

Addressability Refresh Rate

640 × 350 70 Hz 31.5 kHz Yes Yes
640 × 480 75 Hz 37.5 kHz Yes Yes
640 × 480 72 Hz 37.8 kHz Yes Yes
640 × 480 66 Hz 35.0 kHz Yes Yes
640 × 480 60 Hz 31.5 kHz Yes Yes
720 × 400 70 Hz 31.4 kHz Yes Yes
800 × 600 56 Hz 35.1 kHz Yes Yes
800 × 600 60 Hz 37.8 kHz Yes Yes
800 × 600 72 Hz 48.0 kHz Yes Yes
800 × 600 75 Hz 46.8 kHz Yes Yes
832 × 624 75 Hz 49.7 kHz Yes Yes

1024 × 768 60 Hz 48.4 kHz Yes Yes

Horizontal
Frequency

Analog Digital

1024 × 768 70 Hz 56.5 kHz Yes Yes
1024 x 768 75 Hz 60.0 kHz Yes Yes

1280 x 1024

† 60 Hz 64.0 kHz Yes Yes

1280 x 1024 70 Hz 74.4 kHz Yes No
1280 x 1024 75 Hz 80.0 kHz Yes No
1280 x 1024 76 Hz 81.1 kHz Yes No

1152 x 864 75 Hz 67 .5 kHz Yes Yes
1152 x 870 75 Hz 68 .7 kHz Yes No
1152 x 900 60 Hz 61 .8 kHz Yes No

† 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

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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 Blinking green Normal

Active off Blinking green Blank

Power

Indicator

Screen

Restoring
Operation

Press a key or

move the mouse. *

Compliance

NERGY STAR

E

®

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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 d oes
not boot after
the graphics
adapter is
installed

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

Possible

Cause

There is
another
graphics
adapter in th e
computer

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

Suggested Action Reference

 Remove the other

graphics adapter plugged
into one of the expansion
slot.

 If t he c ard is b ui lt-i n to

the motherboard, check
your system manual for
instruc tions on ho w to
disable the built-in adapter.

 Select the correct

monitor again.

Connecting
your Monitor
for Analog

section on
page 6

Connecting
your Monitor
for Analog

section on
page 6

Screen is blank
and power
indicator is off

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No power to
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
for Analog

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
steady amber

Possible

Cause

Brightness
and Contrast
may be too
low

The monitor is
in the Power
Management
St andby state

The monitor is
not receiving
a video signal

Suggested Action Reference

User

 Adjust brightness and

contrast.

controls

section on
page 18

 Press any key on the

keyboard or move the
mouse to restore
operation.

 Check the Power

Management software on
your computer

 Check that the signal

cable is firmly connected to
the computer.

 Check that no pins are

bent in the signal cable
connector.

Power
Management

section on
page 25

Connecting
your Monitor
for Analog

section on
page 6

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Screen is blank
and power
indicator is
Flashing green
every 0.5
second

Image appears
to be smeared

Image appears
to be
discolored

The monitor is
in the Power
Management
Suspend or
Off state

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

 Press any key on the

keyboard or move the
mouse to restore
operation.

 Check the Power

Management software on
your computer.

 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 C olor

settings.

Power
Management

section on
page 25

Further
Information

section on
page 23

User
controls

section on
page 18

User
controls

section on
page 18

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Problem

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

Possible

Cause

Suggested Action Reference

 The LCD contains over 3,900,000 thin-

film transistors (TFTs). 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:

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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 1-800-772-2227
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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9. Video Adapter Type.

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Specifications

This color monitor (Type-model 6734-Hx0) uses a 17-inch TFT LCD

Dimensions A. Lower Position

Height :
Depth :
Width :

B. Higher Position
Height :
Depth :
Width :

357.1 mm (14.05 in.)

237.0 mm (9.33 in.)

344.8 mm (15.74 in.)

457.1 mm (17.99 in.)

237.0 mm (9.33 in.)

399.8 mm (15.74 in.)

Power consumption figures are
for the monitor and the power

supply combined.

Weight Unpackaged:

Packaged:

Tilt / Swivel / Lift Tilt:

Swivel:
Lift :

Image Viewable Image Size:

Maximu m Height:
Maximum Width:
Pixel Pitch:

Power Input S upply Voltage:

Max Supply Current:

Power
Consumption

Video
Input(Analog)

Video
Input(Digital)

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

Input Signal:
Horiz. Addressability:
Vert. Addressability:
Clock Frequency:

Interface:
Input Signal:
Horiz. Addressability:
Vert. Addressability:
Clock Frequency:

5.8 Kg (12.78 lb)

7.1 Kg (15.65 lb)
– 0° / + 30°

– 135° / + 135°
100 mm (stroke)

432.7 mm (17.0 in.)

270.0 mm (10.6 in.)

338.0 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 for Analog, < 3 W for Digital
< 2 W for Analog, < 3 W for Digital
< 2 W for Analog, < 3 W for Digital

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

DVI
VESA TMDS (Panel Link
1280 pixels (max)
1024 lines (max)
135 MHz

TM)

Communications VESA DDC: 2 B
Supported Display

Modes

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

IBM, VESA, HP, Sun, Mac
31 kHz - 81 kHz (Digital & Analog)
55 Hz - 76 Hz

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Environment Temperature:

Operating:
Storage:
Shipping:

Humidity:

Operating:
Storage:
Shipping:

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10 to 35° C (50 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

31P9584 6734-HB0 Monitor - Stealth Black
31P9585 6734-HG0 Monitor - Ash Grey
31P9587 6734-HB0 Stand - Stealth Black
31P9588 6734-HG0 Stand - Ash Grey
31P9590 6734-HB0, 6734-HG0 Analog Video Cable
31P9594 6734-HB0, 6734-HG0 User's Guide CD
31P9595 6734-HB0, 6734-HG0 Setup Guide

.

Model Type 6734

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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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IBM Corporation
North Castle Drive
Armonk, NY 10504-1785
U.S.A.

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This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are
periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions
of the publication. IBM may make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the
program(s) described in this publication at any time without notice.

IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate
without incurring any obligation to you.

Any references in this publication to non-IBM Web sites are provided for convenience only and
do not in any manner serve as an endorsement of those Web sites. The materials at those
Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at
your own risk.

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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
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is a U.S. Govt. registered trademark.

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Windows®, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service

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