Lenovo ThinkVision L1711p User manual

L1711p Flat Panel Monitor
User's Guide

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FirstEdition (September 2009)
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Contents
Safetyinformation......................................................................................................iii
Chapter1.Getting started.......................................................................................1-1
Shipping contents.........................................................................................................................................................1-1
Attaching the base and handling yourmonitor.............................................................................................................1-1
Product overview..........................................................................................................................................................1-2
Types ofadjustments................................................................................................................................................1-2
Tilt............................................................................................................................................................................1-2
Height Adjustment..................................................................................................................................................1-2
User controls...........................................................................................................................................................1-3
Cable lock slot.........................................................................................................................................................1-3
Settingup your monitor...............................................................................................................................................1-3
Connecting and turning onyourmonitor................................................................................................................1-3
Registering your option................................................................................................................................................1-7
Chapter2.Adjusting and using your monitor.........................................................2-1
Comfortand accessibility.............................................................................................................................................2-1
Arrangingyour workarea........................................................................................................................................2-1
Positioningandviewing yourmonitor..................................................................................................................2-1
Quick tips forhealthyworkhabits.........................................................................................................................2-2
Accessibility information........................................................................................................................................2-3
Adjusting your monitorimage......................................................................................................................................2-3
Using thedirectaccess controls..............................................................................................................................2-3
Using theOn-Screen Display(OSD)controls........................................................................................................2-3
Selectinga supporteddisplay mode.............................................................................................................................2-6
Understandingpower management..............................................................................................................................2-7
Caringforyourmonitor................................................................................................................................................2-8
Detachingthe monitorstand.........................................................................................................................................2-9
Wall Mounting (Optional)............................................................................................................................................2-9
Chapter3.Referenceinformation..........................................................................3-1
Monitorspecifications.................................................................................................................................................3-1
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................3-3
Manualimage setup.................................................................................................................................................3-4
Manually installing the monitor driver....................................................................................................................3-5
Getting further help..............................................................................................................................................3-8
Service information..................................................................................................................................................3-8
Productnumbers..................................................................................................................................................3-8
Customer responsibilities......................................................................................................................................3-8
Service parts.........................................................................................................................................................3-9
Appendix A.Service and Support..........................................................................A-1
Registering your option...............................................................................................................................................A-1
Online technical support.............................................................................................................................................A-1
Telephonetechnicalsupport.......................................................................................................................................A-1
Appendix B. Notices.................................................................................................B-1
Recycling information.................................................................................................................................................B-2
Trademarks.................................................................................................................................................................B-3
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Safetyinformation
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GeneralSafety guidelines
Fortips to help you use your computersafety,go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/safety

Chapter1. Getting started
This User’sGuidecontains detailedinformationontheThinkVision®L1711pFlatPanel
Monitor.For a quickoverview,please see the Setup Posterthatwas shippedwithyour
monitor.
Shipping contents
The product packageshouldincludethe following items:
·Setup Poster
·MonitorSafety,Troubleshooting, and Warranty Guide
·ReferenceandDriver CD
·ThinkVisionL1711pFlatPanelMonitor
·Power Cord
·Analog SignalCable -Attachedto monitor
·DigitalSignalCable
Attachingthebase andhandlingyour monitor
Toset upyourmonitor,please see theillustrations below.
Note: Do nottouchthe monitorwithin the screen area.The screen areaisglass and
canbe damagedbyrough handling orexcessive pressure.
Note: Toattach aVESAmount, please see “Detaching themonitor stand”on page 2-9.
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Product overview
This section will provide information on adjusting monitor positions, setting user
controls,and using the cable lockslot.
Typesofadjustments
Tilt Please seetheillustrationbelow foran exampleof the tiltrange.
HeightAdjustment
Afterpressing the topofthemonitor,remove the fixedpinandadjustthe height of
the monitor.

User controls
Your monitorhas controls on the frontwhichare used toadjust the display.
Forinformationon howto use these controls,pleasesee
“Adjusting your monitor image”on page 2-3.
Cablelockslot
Yourmonitoris equippedwith a cable lock slotlocatedonthe rearof your monitor(in
the lowerleftcorner).Pleasefollowthe instructions thatcamewith thecablelock to
attach it.
Settingupyour monitor
This section provides information tohelpyou set upyour monitor.
Connecting and turning on your monitor
Note: Besureto readtheSafety Information locatedin the Monitor Safety,
Troubleshooting,andWarrantyGuide before carrying outthis procedure.
1.Power off yourcomputer and allattached devices, andunplug the computer power
cord.
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2.Connect theanalog signal cable tothe videoport on the back of the computer.
Note: One end of thesignalcableis already pre-attached toyourmonitor.
Connect thedigital cable tothe DVI connectorof the monitorand the other end on
the back of the computer.
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Plug the monitorpower cord andthecomputer cord into grounded electricaloutlets.
Note:A certified power supplycord has tobe used with this equipment. Therelevant
national installation and/orequipmentregulations shall be considered. Acertified
powersupplycordnotlighterthan ordinary polyvinylchlorideflexible cord according
toIEC60227(designationH05VV-F3G0.75mm2orH05VVH2-F23G 0.75mm2)shallbe
used.Alternative aflexible cordbeofsyntheticrubberaccording toIEC60245
(designation H05RR-F3G0.75mm2)shallbe used.
Place thecables through theMain Clip.
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Poweron themonitor andthe computer.
Toinstallthemonitordriver,insertthe ReferenceandDriver CD,click Install
driver, and follow theon-screen instructions.
Tooptimizeyourmonitorimage,ifusing the analog cable,press theAutomaticImage
Setup key.Automatic imagesetup requires that the monitor is warmed upfor atleast 15
minutes. This is not requiredifyouareusing theDVI cable.
Note: If automatic image setup does notestablish theimage thatyou prefer, perform
manual image setup.See “Manualimage setup”on page 3-4.
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Chapter 1. Gettingstarted 1-7
Registering youroption
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in the future.Your feedback isvaluabletous in developing products and servicesthat
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Chapter2. Adjusting and using yourmonitor
This sectionwillgive you information onadjusting and using yourmonitor.
Comfortandaccessibility
Goodergonomicpracticeis important togetthemostfrom yourpersonalcomputer
and to avoiddiscomfort.Arrange your workplace and theequipmentyou use to suit
yourindividualneeds and the kind of work thatyouperform. Inaddition, use healthy
work habits tomaximize your performance and comfort whileusing your computer.
Formoredetailedinformationonany ofthesetopics,visit the HealthyComputing
Websiteat: http://www.ibm.com/pc/ww/healthycomputing
Arrangingyourworkarea
Use aworksurface of appropriateheightand available working areatoallowyouto
work in comfort.
Organizeyour work areatomatchthe way youuse materialsandequipment. Keep
yourwork areacleanand clear forthematerialsthatyou typically useand placethe
items thatyou use mostfrequently,such as the computermouseortelephone,within
the easiestreach.
Equipmentlayoutand setupplay alarge rolein yourworking posture.The following
topics describehowtooptimizeequipment setup toachieve andmaintain good
working posture.
Positioning and viewing your monitor
Position and adjust your computermonitorforcomfortableviewing byconsidering
the following items:
·Viewingdistance:Optimalviewing distancesformonitors range from
approximately510mmto760mm(20in to30in)and canvarydepending on
ambient light and time of day.Youcanachieve differentviewing distancesby
repositioning yourmonitororbymodifying yourpostureorchairposition.Usea
viewing distancethatis mostcomfortablefor you.
·Monitorheight:Positionthemonitorsoyourheadand neck arein acomfortable
and neutral(vertical,orupright)position. If your monitordoes not haveheight
adjustments, you might have to placebooks orothersturdyobjectsunderthe base
of the monitortoachieve thedesiredheight. Ageneralguidelineis toposition the
monitorsuchthatthetopof the screenisat orslightlybelowyoureye-height
when youarecomfortably seated.However,besureto optimizeyour monitor
heightsothe lineof sitebetweenyour eyes and thecenterthe monitorsuitsyour
preferences forvisualdistanceand comfortableviewing whenyour eye muscles
arein arelaxedstate.
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·Tilt: Adjust the tiltofyour monitortooptimize the appearanceof thescreen
contentandtoaccommodateyourpreferredheadandneck posture.
·Generallocation:Positionyour monitor toavoidglare orreflections on the
screen from overheadlighting ornearby windows.
The following aresome othertips forcomfortableviewing of yourmonitor:
·Use adequatelighting forthetypeofworkyou are performing.
·Use themonitorbrightness, contrast,andimage adjustment controls, ifequipped,
tooptimizethe imageon your screen tomeetyour visualpreferences.
·Keep yourmonitorscreenclean so you canfocus on the screen’scontents.
Anyconcentratedand sustained visualactivitycan betiring for your eyes.Besureto
periodicallylookawayfromyour monitorscreen and focus onafarobject to allow
youreye muscles to relax.Ifyou havequestions oneyefatigue or visual discomfort,
consultavision carespecialist foradvice.
Quicktipsforhealthyworkhabits
The following informationis asummary of someimportant factorsto considerto
helpyouremaincomfortableandproductive whileyou use your computer.
·Good posture startswithequipment setup:The layout of your work area and
the setupofyour computerequipment have alarge effecton yourposturewhile
using your computer.Besuretooptimizethepositionand orientationofyour
equipmentbyfollowing thetipsoutlinedin “Arranging yourworkarea”onpage2-1
soyou canmaintainacomfortableand productive posture.Also, besuretousethe
adjustment capabilities of your computercomponentsand officefurnituretobest
suityourpreferences nowand asyour preferenceschangeovertime.
·Minorchanges inposture canhelp avoid discomfort:The longeryousitand
work with yourcomputer,themoreimportantitis toobserve your working
posture. Avoidassuming anyonepostureforanextendedperiodoftime.
Periodicallymake minormodifications in yourposturetohelpdeterany
discomforts thatmight arise.Make useof anyadjustments that youroffice
furnitureorequipment provide toaccommodatechanges inposture
·Short,periodicbreaks help ensurehealthycomputing:Becausecomputing is
primarily astatic activity,itisparticularlyimportanttotake short breaks from
yourwork. Periodically,stand upfrom yourwork area, stretch, walkforadrink of
water,orotherwisetake ashortbreak from using your computer.Ashortbreak
from work givesyour body awelcomechangeinpostureand helps to ensureyou
remain comfortable and productivewhileyou dowork.
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Accessibilityinformation
Lenovo is committedtoproviding greateraccess toinformation andtechnologyto
people with disabilities. With assistive technologies, users can access informationin
the way most appropriatetotheirdisability.Someof these technologies arealready
provided in youroperating system; otherscanbepurchased through vendorsor
accessedat: http://www.ibm.com/able/
Adjustingyour monitor image
This sectiondescribestheusercontrolfeatures usedtoadjust your monitorimage.
Usingthedirectaccesscontrols
The directaccess controls can beused when theOn Screen Display(OSD)is not
displayed.
Table2-1.Directaccess controls
IconControlDescription
ImageSetupActivatesautomaticimageadjustment.
BrightnessDirectaccess toBrightnessadjustment.
InputChangeSwitches thevideo inputsource.
UsingtheOn-Screen Display(OSD) controls
The settings adjustable with the usercontrols areviewed through the On-Screen
Display (OSD),asshownbelow.
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Tousethe controls:
1.Press toopen the mainOSDmenu.
2.Use or tomove among the icons. Selectan icon and press toaccess that
function.Ifthereis asub-menu,you canmove between options using or ,
then press toselectthatfunction. Use or tomake adjustments. Press to
save.
3.Press tomove backwards through thesub-menus and exitfrom the OSD.
4.Press and hold for10secondsto lock the OSD.This will preventaccidental
adjustments to the OSD.Press andhold for 10secondsto unlock the OSDand
allowadjustmentstothe OSD.
5.EnablesDDC/CIbydefault.UseOSDExit Key,Press andholdthe button
for10 seconds todisable/enableDDC/CI function. The words "DDC/CI
Disable"or “DDC/CI Enable”willbedisplayed.
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Table2-2.OSDfunctions
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OSD Icon
onMain
Menu
SubmenuDescriptionControlsand
Adjustments
(Analog)
Controls
and
Adjustments
(Digital)
Brightness-
/Contrast
Brightness Adjusts overallbrightnessSameas Analog
Contrast Adjusts difference betweenlightanddarkareas
Image
Position HorizontalPosition Movestheimageleftorright.Controls
Locked not
required for
digitalinput
VerticalPosition Movestheimageupordown.
Image
Setup Automatic Automaticallyoptimizestheimage.
Manual Manuallyoptimizestheimage. See "Menualmagesetup"page3-4. Clock
Phase
Save
Image
Properties Color Adjusts intensityofred, green,andblue.Sameas
Analog
Presetmode .Neutral. sRGB *.Reddish. Bluish
CustomRed:Increasesordecreasesthesaturationof"red"in theimage.
Green:Increases ordecreases thesaturationof"green"intheimage.
Blue:Increasesordecreasesthesaturationof"blue"intheimage.
Save:Savesthecustomcolorchoices.
InputSignal Thismonitorcanacceptvideo signalsthrough twodifferentconnectors. Mostdesktop computers use aD-SUBconnector.Selectdigitalamong
OSDControlswhenyouuseDVI connector.
Selects D-SUB(Analog)
Selects DVI (Digital)
OptionsInformation Showsresolution,refreshrate, andproductdetails.Note:Thisscreen does notallowanychanges tothesettings. Sameas Analog
Menu Language Thissectionliststhelanguagessupported byyourmonitor. Note: Thelanguagechosenonlyaffects thelanguageoftheOSD.It
hasnoeffectonany softwarerunning onthecomputer.
*Note:Brightness and Contrast cannotbe adjusted insRGBmode.

OSD Iconon
MainMenu SubmenuDescriptionControls and Adjustments
(Analog)
Controlsand
Adjustments
(Digital)
OptionsMenu Position Adjusts menu locationonthescreen.SameasAnalog
DefaultReturnsthemenu positiontothedefaultsettings.
CustomHorizontal: ChangesthehorizontalpositionoftheOSD.
Vertical:ChangestheverticalpositionoftheOSD.
Save
FactoryDefault Cancel Reset
Resets monitortotheoriginalfactorysettings.
Accessibility Changebuttonrepeat rate andmenu time-outsettings.
Buttonrepeatrate:
Selecttochange.
Off
Default
Slow
Menu timeout:Sets thelengthoftimetheOSDwill
remainactiveafterthelast timeabuttonispressed.
Exit ExitthemainmenuSameasAnalog
Table2-2.OSDfunctions(continued)
Selecting asupporteddisplaymode
The display modethe monitor uses is controlledbythe computer.Therefore,referto
yourcomputer documentationfordetailson howtochange display modes.
The imagesize,positionandshapemightchangewhen the display modechanges.
This isnormalandthe imagecan bereadjustedusing automaticimagesetup andthe
image controls.
UnlikeCRTmonitors, which requireahigh refresh ratetominimizeflicker,LCD or
FlatPaneltechnology isinherently flicker-free.
Note: If your system has previouslybeenusedwith aCRTmonitorand iscurrently
configuredto adisplay modeoutsidetherange ofthismonitor,you mayneed
tore-attachtheCRTmonitortemporarily untilyou havere-configuredthe
system;preferablyto1280x1024at60Hz,whichis the NativeResolution
Display mode.
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The display modesshown belowhave been optimizedat thefactory.
Table2-3.Factory set display modes
AddressabilityRefreshrate
640 x35070 Hz
640 x48060 Hz,66 Hz,72 Hz,75 Hz
640 x50058 Hz
720 x40070 Hz
800 x60060 Hz,72 Hz,75 Hz
1024 x76860 Hz,70 Hz,75 Hz
1152 x86475 Hz
1280 x102460 Hz,72 Hz,75 Hz
Understanding power management
Powermanagementis invokedwhenthecomputer recognizesthatyou have not used
yourmouse or keyboardforauser-definableperiod.There areseveralstatesas
describedin thetable below.
Foroptimalperformance,switch offyourmonitorattheend of each working day,or
wheneveryouexpect toleaveit unused for long periods during the day.
Table2-4.Power indicator
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StatePowerIndicatorScreenRestoringOperationCompliance
OnSteadygreenNormal
Standby/SuspendSteadyamberBlankPressakeyormovethe
mouse
Theremaybe aslight
delaybeforetheimage
reappears.
Note:Standbyalso
occursifthereisnoimage
outputtothemonitor.
ENERGYSTAR
OffOffBlankPressakeyormovethe
mouse
Theremaybe aslight
delaybeforetheimage
reappears.
ENERGYSTAR
Steady amber

Caringfor your monitor
Besuretoturnoff thepowerbeforeyou performany maintenanceonthemonitor.
Donot:
·Applywaterorliquiddirectlytoyourmonitor.
·Use solvents orabrasives.
·Use flammable cleaning materialstocleanyour monitor oranyotherelectrical
equipment.
·Touchthescreen areaofyour monitor with sharporabrasive items. Thistypeof
contactmaycause permanent damagetoyour screen.
·Use any cleanerwhich contains an anti-staticsolutionorsimilaradditives. This
mayharmthe coating of the screenarea.
Do:
·Lightly dampen asoftclothwithwaterand use thistogentlywipethecovers and
the screen.
·Remove grease orfingermarks withadamp cloth and alittlemilddetergent.
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Detaching themonitor stand
Gently squeeze both ends ofthe cylinderand remove in the direction shown. This
allowsaccess tothe screwsthatattachthestand to the monitor
Wall Mounting(Optional)
Referto the instructions thatcomewith the VESAcompatiblebasemounting kit.
1.Placethemonitorfacedownon a non-abrasivesurfaceon stable flat table.
2.Removethe stand.
3.Attach the mounting bracket fromthe wall mounting kittothemonitor.
4.Mount the monitor onthe wall byfollowing the instructions thatcome with the
basemounting kit.
NOTE: For useonlywith UL(expand UL) ListedWall Mount Bracket with minimum
weight/loadbearing capacity of3.5kg.
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