LG Electronics USA T17LD COLOR MONITOR User Manual C170 1ENGLISH FINAL

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C170User’s Guide Color MonitorEnglish

AnnouncementNOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits fora Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses can radiateradio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correctthe interference by one or more of the following measures:- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPER ATE THE EQUIPMENT.

iiiFirst Edition (April / 2003)Note : For important information, refer to the Monitor Safety and Warranty manual that comes with this monitor.

ENGLISH1Safety (Read first).......................................................................................................2Setting up the monitor ...............................................................................................3Product Description..............................................................................................3Workplace preparation.........................................................................................3Working Practices ................................................................................................4Caring for your Monitor ........................................................................................4Connecting your Monitor......................................................................................5Switching on your Monitor....................................................................................6Device Driver Installation...........................................................................................7Windows 95/98 ....................................................................................................7Windows 2000/Me............................................................................................................8Windows XP .....................................................................................................................9Adjusting Your Monitor............................................................................................10User controls......................................................................................................10On-screen display (OSD) controls......................................................................11Further Information ..................................................................................................15Display modes ...................................................................................................15Power Management...........................................................................................16Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................17Help and Service Information.............................................................................19Specifications ...........................................................................................................20Service Information..................................................................................................21Notices and Trademarks..........................................................................................22Contents

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ENGLISH3Setting up the monitorProduct DescriptionThis monitor requires a computer with a suitable on-board sub-system orVideo Adapter card that can support SXGA 1280 x 1024, XGA 1024 x 768,SVGA 800 x 600, or VGA 640 x 480 at 60Hz.In addition to your monitor, your option package includes the following:•User's Guide and Installation Files CD•Monitor Safety and Warranty Information Manual•C170 Color Monitor Quick Setup Guide•Power Cord•C170 Color Monitor•Signal Cable - Attached to MonitoriThis section gives adviceon what you shouldconsider before you set upyour monitor.Workplace PreparationPositioning the MonitorChoose a suitable place to position the monitor where it is not nearfluorescent desk lighting or any equipment that produces magnetic fieldsthat could cause interference. Ensure that the furniture or equipment cansupport the weight of the monitor. Allow at least 50mm (2 in.) ventilationspace around the monitor.HeightPosition the monitor so that the top of the screen is slightly below your eyelevel 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.

4Be sure to turn off the power before you perform any maintenance on themonitor. Clean your monitor as follows:• Gently wipe the covers and the screen with a soft cloth. Do not use solvents or abrasives.• Remove finger marks and grease with a damp cloth and mild detergent.• Never use flammable cleaning materials to clean your IBM monitor orany other electrical apparatus.Caring for your MonitoriThis section gives adviceon how you can workcomfortably and reducefatigue.RestTake regular breaks. Vary your posture, stand up and stretch occasionallyas prolonged use of computer workstations can be tiring.BackSit back in your chair and use the backrest.HandsAdjust the seat height so that your forearms are approximately horizontaland your wrists are straight when using the keyboard. Your upper armsshould 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.EyesightWorking with monitors, in common with any prolonged close work, can bevisually demanding. Look away from the screen periodically and have youreyesight checked regularly.Screen settingsSet the screen brightness and contrast to a comfortable level. You mayhave to adjust these settings as the lighting changes during the day. Manyapplication programs let you select color combinations which can help youto view in comfort. See the User controls section on page 10 for moreinformation.Power cordFor safe operation, use the power cord supplied with the unit.Working Practices

5ENGLISHConnecting your MonitorBe sure to read the ‘Safety’Information located in theMonitor Safety and WarrantyInformation Manual beforecarrying out this procedure.• Before setting up the monitor, ensure that the power is turned off to the monitor, computer system, and other attached devices. • Carefully set the monitor face-down with the underside facing you.Connecting your Tilt/Swivel stand1. Align the hooks on the tilt/swivel stand with the matching slots in thebase of the monitor.2. Insert the hooks into slots.3. Slide the tilt/swivel stand toward the front of the monitor until the latches click into the locked position.Connecting to Computer1. Turn off your computer and all attached devices. Next, unplug the power cord(s) to your computer and all attached devices.2. Connect the signal cable.3. Connect the power cord to the monitor and then plug the power cord into aproperly grounded outlet. Next, reconnect the power cord(s) to yourcomputer and all attached devices.

61. Switch on your computer.2. Switch on your monitor by pushing and releasing the power switch marked [ ]at the front of the bezel.[To switch off your monitor, push and release the power switch again.]3. To update or install device drivers, follow the instructions in the Device DriverInstallation section on page 7.Switching on your Monitor

ENGLISH7To install the device driver in Microsoft®Windows®95 or Windows 98, dothe following: Note:You must download files from the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD touse the Plug and Play feature in Windows 95 or Windows 98.1. 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 your computer tostart the Windows 95 or Windows 98 operating system.Your computer’s Plug and Play code might warn you that your systemhardware has changed. This means that it has detected your newmonitor for the first time.4. Open the Display Properties window by clicking Start, Settings,Control Panel and then double - clicking on the Display icon.5. Click the Settings tab.• If you are using Windows 95 : 6 - 1. Click the Change Display Type button.2.Click the Change Monitor Type button.• If you are using Windows 98 :6 - 1.Click the Advanced button.2.Click the Monitor tab. 3. Open the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window by clicking on Change button and then select the Next button. 4. Click “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 User’s Guide and Installation Files CD into the CD drive andclick the Have Disk button.8. Click OK.9. Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected, and then select theDRIVERS folder.10.Select IBM C170 monitor and click OK. The files will be copied from theCD to your hard disk drive.11.Close all open windows and remove the CD.12.Restart the computer.The system will automatically select the maximum refresh rate andcorresponding Color Matching Profiles. Device Driver InstallationInstalling the device driver in Windows 95 or Windows 98

8To install the device driver in Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional orMicrosoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me), do the following: Note:You must download files from the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD touse the Plug and Play feature in Windows 2000 or Windows Me.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 your computer tostart the Windows 2000 or Windows Me operating system.4. Open the Display Properties window by clicking Start, Settings,Control Panel and then double - clicking on the Display icon.5. Click the Settings tab.6. Click the Advanced button.7. Click the Monitor tab.8. Click the Properties button.9. Click the Driver tab.10.Open the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window by clicking on Update Driver and then click the Next button. 11.Select “Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver” and then click the Next button. 12.Insert the Monitor 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 theDRIVERS folder.15.Select IBM C170 monitor and click OK. The files will be copied from theCD to your hard disk drive.16.Close all open windows and remove the CD.17.Restart the computer.The system will automatically select the maximum refresh rate andcorresponding Color Matching Profiles.Installing the device driver in Windows 2000 or Windows Me

ENGLISH9To install the device driver in Windows XP, do the following: Note:You must download files from the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD touse the Plug and Play feature in Windows XP.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 your computer tostart the Windows XP operating system.4. Open the Display Properties window by clicking Start, Settings,Control Panel and then double - clicking on the Display icon.5. Click the Settings tab.6. Click the Advanced button.7. Click the Monitor tab.8. Click the Properties button.9. Click the Driver tab.10.Open the Hardware Update Wizard window by clicking on UpdateDriver and then click the Next button.11.Select “Install from a list or Specific location(Advanced)” and then clickthe Next button.12.Insert the Monitor 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 theDRIVERS folder.15.Select IBM C170 monitor and click OK. The files will be copied from theCD to your hard disk drive.16.Close all open windows and remove the CD.17.Restart the computer.The system will automatically select the maximum refresh rate andcorresponding Color Matching Profiles.Installing the device driver in Windows XP

10Adjusting Your MonitorUser controlsUSER CONTROL FEATURESiThe image is alreadyoptimized for many displaymodes, however the usercontrols can be used to adjustthe image to your liking.iThe settings are savedafter adjustment andwhen exiting the OSD andwill be effective thereafter.Icon Direct Access FunctionsSwitches the monitors on and off.Bring up Brightness adjustment.Bring up Contrast adjustment.Icon Monitor controlsandDisplay main OSD menu and selects highlighted menu item.Moved the cursor to highlight icons or make adjustments.Exits from current OSD menu.

ENGLISH11The settings adjustable with the user controls are viewed through the On -Screen Display (OSD). Press the enter button [ ] to display the main OSDmenu.Initial appearance of OSDOn-screen display (OSD) controlsiThe LCD monitor needstime to become thermallystable the first time you turn iton each day. Thus, to achievemore accurate adjustments forparameters, allow the LCDmonitor to warm up (be On) forat least 15 minutes beforemaking any screen adjustment.OSD functionsOSD Icon Description sub-menu(s) Control andAdjustmentsAdjusts brightnessAdjusts contrastBrightnessContrastsub menu; Adjustment screen; main menu; MoireDegaussTo reduce the degree of moire.The moire adjustments may affectthe focus of the screen.To manually demagnetize the screento avoid showing incorrect images orcolors.Image Quality• Horizontal• Vertical• Save• YES• NO

12OSD Icon Description Sub-menu(s) Controls andAdjustmentsHorizontalPositionVerticalPositionHorizontalSizeVerticalSize Moves the screen left and right .Moves the screen up and down.Adjusts image widthAdjusts image heightRotationTrapezoidTo correct geometric distortion.Turns image clockwise or counterclockwiseImagePosition/SizeParallelogramTo correctly adjust the skew of theimage.PincushionBalanceTo correct the balance of both sidesbowling.GeometryResetTo resets image shape to originalsetting.PincushionTo correct a concave or convex bowingof the image.Image Shape• YES• NO

ENGLISH13OSD Icon Description Sub-menu(s) Controls andAdjustmentsSelect from standard white colors.Increases or decreasesrednessIncreases or decreasesgreennessIncreases or decreasesblueness•9300K(Blue White)•6500K(Normal White)•5000K(Pinkish White)•Red•Green•Blue•Save•YES•NOPresetColorAdjusts Red, Green and Blue intensityUser ColorPointColorReset CustomColorResets custom color to original value• English• Français• Italiano• Deutsch• Español Display the detailed information ofresolution, model name and microcode.- Adjusts respondence speed of button. - Adjusts the length of time for which the menu will be on the screen before it disappears.InformationThe language chosen affects only thelanguage of the OSD.Select one of the Five language to use forthe OSD.It has no effect on any software runningon the computer.Menu LanguageButton repeatrate•Default•Slow•OffMenu time outChange button repeat rate and menutime-out setting.Accessibility Options

14OSD Icon Description Sub-menu(s)• Horizontal • Vertical• SaveControls andAdjustmentsChanges the position of the OSD on thescreen.Menu Position• YES• NOReset should return all availablefunctions (apart from language whichshould not change unless adjusted viathe LANGUAGE menu) to their factorypresets.Exits from current OSD menu.Factory Default• 0.7V • 1.0VSelect the monitor input signal level.Video InputLevelExitOptions

ENGLISH15The display mode the monitor uses is controlled by the computer. Therefore,refer to your computer documentation for details on how to change displaymodes.If possible, configure your computer for 1024 x 768 addressability at 85Hzvertical refresh rate.For the display modes listed below, the screen image has been optimizedduring manufacture.Further InformationDisplay modesAddressability Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency720 x 400 70 Hz 31.5 kHz640 x 480 60 Hz 31.5 kHz640 x 480 85 Hz 43.3 kHz800 x 600 75 Hz 46.9 kHz800 x 600 85 Hz 53.7 kHz1024 x 768 75 Hz 60.0 kHz1024 x 768 † 85 Hz 68.7 kHz1152 x 864 75 Hz 67.5 kHz1280 x 1024 75 Hz 80.0 kHz† RecommendedNote : VESA timings areas detailed in the VESA“Display Monitor TimingSpecification”. Version1.0, Revision 0.8, Dated09/17/98.Factory Set Display Modes

16To benefit from power management, the monitor must be used inconjunction with a computer that implements the Video ElectronicsStandards Association (VESA) Display Power Management Signaling(DPMS) Standard. The power management feature is invoked when the computer recognizesthat 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 2000®Partner, IBM has determined that this productmeets the ENERGY STAR 2000®guidelines for energy efficiency.For optimal performance switch off your monitor at the end of each workingday, or whenever you expect to leave it unused for long periods during theday.Power ManagementOnActive offState PowerIndicatorSteady green NormalBlankSteady amberScreen RestoringOperation CompliancePress a key ormove the mouse.*ENERGYSTAR 2000®* There may be a slight delay before the picture reappears.

ENGLISH17TroubleshootingIf you have a problem setting up or using your monitor, you may be able to solve it yourself. Before calling your retailer or IBM, try the suggestedactions that are appropriate to your problem.ProblemNo power tomonitor.PossibleCause Suggested Action ReferenceBrightnessand Contrastmay be toolow.The monitor isin the PowerManagementStandby state.Screen isblank andpowerindicator is off.Screen is blankand powerindicator issteady green.Screen is blankand powerindicator issteady amber.Usercontrolssection on page 10.PowerManagementsection on page 16.ConnectingyourMonitorsection on page 5.•Adjust brightness and contrast.•Press any key on the keyboardor move the mouse to restoreoperation. •Check the Power Managementsoftware on your computer.• Ensure that the electrical outlet and the monitor are both switched on.• Check that the power cord is firmly plugged into theelectrical outlet and the powersupply unit.• If the power cord plug has a removable fuse, replace it.• Try another power cord.• Try another electrical outlet.• Check the power connection atthe back of the panel.Display mode ofthe computerisoutside therange of themonitor•Reconfigure key on the computer to use a supported display mode.

18Problem PossibleCause Suggested Action ReferenceThe color settingmay be incorrect.CHECKSIGNAL CABLEmessage isshown andpower indicatoris steady green.Image appearsto be discoloredUserControlssection onpage 10.•Adjust the Color settings.Connectingyour monitorsection on page 5.•Check that the signal cable is firmly connected to the computer.• Check that no pins are bentin the signal cable connector.The monitor isnot receiving avideo signal

ENGLISH19If you are unable to correct the problem yourself, you may seek further helpas follows:Call the IBM HelpCenter®.In the U.S.A and Puerto Rico call 1-800-772-2227In Canada(Toronto Only) call 416-383-3344In Canada(all other) call 1-800-565-3344In other countries contact your dealer, retailer, or other IBM authorizedServicer.Before calling, please have available as much of the following information aspossible:1. Model and serial number from the label on your monitor.2. Purchase receipt.3. Description of problem.4. Computer type and model.5. System configuration (hardware fitted, etc.).6. System BIOS version number.7. Operating System and version number.8. Display driver version number.9. Video Adapter Type.Help and Service InformationiMore help, late-breakingnews and details of thelatest accessories for theseproducts may be found on theworldwide web at:iIf possible, stay by yourcomputer. Your TechnicalSupport Representative maywish to go through the problemwith you during the call.http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/accessories

20This color monitor (Type-model 6737-X6X) uses a 17-inch FLAT CDT.iPower consumption figuresare for the monitor and thepower supply combined.WeightDiemension16 kg (35.27 lbs)16-inch (406.4 mm)0.25 mm 100 - 240V ac 50/60Hz2.0A < 70 W< 5 WSeparate, RGB Analog, 0.7Vp-p/75 ohm, positiveIBM, VESA30-85 kHz50-160HzSeparate10 to 40°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%ImagePower InputPowerConsumptionVideo InputCommunications Sync InputVESA DDC:TypeDDC 2BSupported DisplayModesEnvironmentViewable Image Size:Dot Pitch:Supply Voltage:Rated Current:Normal Operation: Off:Input Signal:Standard modes : Horiz. Frequency:Vert. Frequency:Temperature:Operating:Storage:Shipping:Humidity:Operating:Storage:Shipping:SpecificationsWith Stand:430.0 mm (16.93 inch)414.0 mm (16.30 inch)420.0 mm (16.54 inch)Height:Width: Depth:

ENGLISH21C170 FRU MonitorC170 FRU MonitorC170 FRU MonitorC170 FRU MonitorC170 FRU MonitorC170 FRU MonitorC170 FRU-Tilt/SwivelC170 FRU-Tilt/SwivelUS,CAN,EMEAUS,CAN,EMEALA, ASEANLA, ASEANANZANZWWWWTTSBTTSBTTSBSBPW 6737-K6N6737-66N6737-K6E6737-66E6737-K6S6737-66SService InformationThe following parts are for use by IBM service, or IBM authorized dealers,to support the customer warranty. Parts are for service use only.Model Type 6737Description Video 31P965231P965331P965431P965531P965631P965731P966131P9745Color MTM

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