Lenovo 9417-HE2 User Manual

L1700p Flat Panel Monitor

User’s Guide

Product numbers

9417-HE2

First Edition (July 2008)

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Safety information ........................................................................................................ iii

Chapter 1. Getting started ......................................................................................... 1-1

Shipping contents .......................................................................................................................................................... 1-1

Product overview ........................................................................................................................................................... 1-2

Types of adjustments .................................................................................................................................................. 1-2

Tilt.............................................................................................................................................................................. 1-2

Swivel ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1-2

Height Adjustment ..................................................................................................................................................... 1-3

Monitor Pivot ............................................................................................................................................................. 1-3

User controls .............................................................................................................................................................. 1-3

Cable lock slot ............................................................................................................................................................ 1-4

Setting up your monitor .................................................................................................................................................. 1-4

Connecting and turning on your monitor .................................................................................................................. 1-4

Registering your option ................................................................................................................................................. 1-9

Chapter 2. Adjusting and using your monitor .......................................................... 2-1

Comfort and accessibility .............................................................................................................................................. 2-1

Arranging your work area ......................................................................................................................................... 2-1

Positioning and viewing your monitor................................................................................................................... 2-1

Quick tips for healthy work habits .......................................................................................................................... 2-2

Accessibility information .......................................................................................................................................... 2-3

Adjusting your monitor image ....................................................................................................................................... 2-3

Using the direct access controls ................................................................................................................................ 2-3

Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) controls ......................................................................................................... 2-3

Selecting a supported display mode ............................................................................................................................. .2-6

Image rotation ................................................................................................................................................................. 2-7

Understanding power management ................................................................................................................................ 2-7

Caring for your monitor ................................................................................................................................................. 2-8

Detaching the monitor stand .......................................................................................................................................... 2-9

Wall Mounting (Optional) ............................................................................................................................................. 2-9

Chapter 3. Reference information ............................................................................ 3-1

Monitor specifications .................................................................................................................................................. .3-1

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................. 3-3

Manual image setup .................................................................................................................................................. 3-4

Manually installing the monitor driver ..................................................................................................................... 3-5

Getting further help ............................................................................................................................................... 3-8

Service information ................................................................................................................................................... 3-8

Product numbers .................................................................................................................................................... 3-8

Customer responsibilities ....................................................................................................................................... 3-8

Service parts ........................................................................................................................................................... 3-9

Appendix A. Service and Support ............................................................................ A-1

Online technical support ............................................................................................................................................... A-1

Telephone technical support ......................................................................................................................................... A-1

Worldwide telephone list ......................................................................................................................................... A-1

Appendix B. Notices ................................................................................................... B-1

Trademarks .................................................................................................................................................................... B-2

Safety information

Chapter 1. Getting started

This User’s Guide contains detailed information on the ThinkVision® L1700p Flat Panel Monitor. For a quick overview, please see the Setup Poster that was shipped with your monitor.

Shipping contents

The product package should include the following items:

· Setup Poster

· Monitor Safety, Troubleshooting, and Warranty Guide

· Reference and Driver CD

· ThinkVision L1700p Flat Panel Monitor

· Power Cord

· Analog Signal Cable - Attached to monitor

· Digital Signal Cable

· Cable Cover

· Cable wrapper

Note: To attach a VESA mount, please see

“Detaching the monitor stand” on page 2-9.

Product overview

This section will provide information on adjusting monitor positions, setting user

controls, and using the cable lock slot.

Types of adjustments

Tilt

Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range.

Swivel

With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt and swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.

-45o 45

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Height Adjustment

After pressing the top of the monitor, remove the fixed pin and adjust the height of the monitor.

110mm

Monitor Pivot

- Adjust height to the top position before rotation the monitor.

- Rotate clockwise until the monitor stops at 90°

User controls

Your monitor has controls on the front which are used to adjust the display.

For information on how to use these controls, please see

“Adjusting your monitor image” on page 2-3.

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Cable lock slot

Your monitor is equipped with a cable lock slot located on the rear of your monitor (in the lower right corner). Please follow the instructions that came with the cable lock to attach it.

Setting up your monitor

This section provides information to help you set up your monitor.

Connecting and turning on your monitor

Note: Be sure to read the Safety Information located in the Monitor Safety,

Troubleshooting, and Warranty Guide before carrying out this procedure.

1. Power off your computer and all attached devices, and unplug the computer power cord.

2. Connect the analog signal cable to the video port on the back of the computer.

Note: One end of the signal cable is already pre-attached to your monitor.

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Connect the digital cable to the DVI connector of the monitor and the other end on

the back of the computer.

Plug the monitor power cord and the computer cord into grounded electrical outlets. Note: A certified power supply cord has to be used with this equipment. The relevant national installation and/or equipment regulations shall be considered. A certified power supply cord not lighter than ordinary polyvinyl chloride flexible cord according to IEC 60227 (designation H05VV-F 3G 0.75mm2 or H05VVH2-F2 3G 0.75mm2) shall be used. Alternative a flexible cord be of synthetic rubber according to IEC 60245 (designation H05RR-F 3G 0.75mm2) shall be used.

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Rotate the head of the monitor into portrait view.

Place the cables through the Main Clip. Then fasten the clip.

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Wrap the Cable Wrapper around the cables.

Remove the Rubber Cover from the back of the stand. And then replace the Cable Cover.

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Power on the monitor and the computer.

To install the monitor driver, insert the Reference and Driver CD, click Install driver, and follow the on-screen instructions.

To optimize your monitor image, if using the analog cable, press the Automatic Image Setup key. Automatic image setup requires that the monitor is warmed up for at least 15 minutes. This is not required if you are using the DVI cable.

Note: If automatic image setup does not establish the image that you prefer, perform

manual image setup. See “Manual image setup” on page 3-4.

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