Lenovo L174 User Manual

L174 Flat Panel Monitor

User’s Guide

Product numbers

9227-AE1

9227-AG1

First Edition

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(December 2007)

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

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

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

Attaching the base and handling your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

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

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

User controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Cable lock slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Setting up your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Connecting and turning on your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Registering your option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

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

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

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

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

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

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Understanding power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Caring for your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Detaching the monitor stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

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

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

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

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

Manually installing the monitor driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Service information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

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

Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.

Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.

Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt. Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information. Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité. Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.

Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.

Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.

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Chapter 1. Getting started

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v Monitor Safety, Troubleshooting, and Warranty Guide

v Reference and Driver CD v Flat Panel Monitor v Power Cord v Analog Interface Cable- Attached to monitor

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Attaching the base and handling your monitor

To set up your monitor, please see the illustrations below.

Note: Do not touch the monitor within the screen area. The screen area is glass and can be damaged by rough handling or excessive pressure.

Note: To attach a VESA mount, please see “Detaching the monitor stand” on page 2-7.

Product overview

This section will provide information on adjusting monitor positions, setting user controls, and using the cable lock slot.

Types of adjustments

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

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 see the instructions that came with the cable lock to learn how 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.

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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.

3. Insert the power cord into the monitor, then plug the monitor power cord and the computer cord into grounded electrical outlets.

4. Power on the monitor and the computer.

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

6. To optimize your monitor image, 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 for normal operation.

Note: If automatic image setup does not establish the image that you prefer, perform manual image setup. See “Manual image setup” on page 3-3.

Registering your option

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Chapter 2. Adjusting and using your monitor

This section will give you information on adjusting and using your monitor.

Comfort and accessibility

Good ergonomic practice is important to get the most from your personal computer and to avoid discomfort. Arrange your workplace and the equipment you use to suit your individual needs and the kind of work that you perform. In addition, use healthy work habits to maximize your performance and comfort while using your computer.

For more detailed information on any of these topics, visit the Healthy Computing Web site at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/ww/healthycomputing

Arranging your work area

Use a work surface of appropriate height and available working area to allow you to work in comfort.

Organize your work area to match the way you use materials and equipment. Keep your work area clean and clear for the materials that you typically use and place the items that you use most frequently, such as the computer mouse or telephone, within the easiest reach.

Equipment layout and setup play a large role in your working posture. The following topics describe how to optimize equipment setup to achieve and maintain good working posture.

Positioning and viewing your monitor

Position and adjust your computer monitor for comfortable viewing by considering the following items:

v Viewing distance: Optimal viewing distances for monitors range from

approximately 510mm to 760mm (20 in to 30 in) and can vary depending on ambient light and time of day. You can achieve different viewing distances by repositioning your monitor or by modifying your posture or chair position. Use a viewing distance that is most comfortable for you.

v Monitor height: Position the monitor so your head and neck are in a

comfortable and neutral (vertical, or upright) position. If your monitor does not have height adjustments, you might have to place books or other sturdy objects under the base of the monitor to achieve the desired height. A general guideline is to position the monitor such that the top of the screen is at or slightly below your eye-height when you are comfortably seated. However, be sure to optimize your monitor height so the line of site between your eyes and the center the monitor suits your preferences for visual distance and comfortable viewing when your eye muscles are in a relaxed state.

v Tilt: Adjust the tilt of your monitor to optimize the appearance of the screen

content and to accommodate your preferred head and neck posture.

v General location: Position your monitor to avoid glare or reflections on the

screen from overhead lighting or nearby windows.

The following are some other tips for comfortable viewing of your monitor:

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