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. L171 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
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.
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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. L171 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
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Adjusting your monitor image This section describes the user control features used to adjust your monitor image. Using the direct access controls The direct access controls can be used when the On Screen Display (OSD) is not displayed. Note: The direct access controls are blue. Table 2-1.
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This section lists the languages Language supported by your monitor. Note: The language chosen only affects the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. L171 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
Table 2-2. OSD functions (continued) OSD Icon on Main Menu Submenu Description Menu position adjusts menu Options Menu Position location on the screen. Default Default returns the menu position to the default settings. Custom v Horizontal: Changes the horizontal position of the OSD. v Vertical: Changes the vertical position of the OSD.
Note: Standby also occurs if there is no image output to the monitor. Blank Press a key or ENERGY STAR move the mouse There may be a slight delay before the image reappears. L171 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
Caring for your monitor Be sure to turn off the power before you perform any maintenance on the monitor. Do not: v Apply water or liquid directly to your monitor. v Use solvents or abrasives. v Use flammable cleaning materials to clean your monitor or any other electrical equipment.
5% to 95% Troubleshooting If you have a problem setting up or using your monitor, you might be able to solve it yourself. Before calling your dealer or Lenovo, try the suggested actions that are appropriate to your problem. Table 3-2. Troubleshooting...
Table 3-2. Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Possible cause Suggested action Reference Screen is blank The monitor is in “Understanding power v Press any key on the and power Standby/Suspend management” on page keyboard or move the indicator is mode mouse to restore steady amber or operation.
14. Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected, and then click OK. 15. Select L171 monitor and click Next. The files will be copied from the CD to your hard disk drive. 16. Close all open windows and remove the CD.
Color Matching Profiles. Note: On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality. Lenovo recommends using either 1280 x1024 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz, or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz.
Service information Product numbers The product number for your monitor is located on the side of the display bezel as shown below. Customer responsibilities The warranty does not apply to a product which has been damaged due to accident, misuse, abuse, improper installation, usage not in accordance with product specifications and instructions, natural or personal disaster, or unauthorized alterations, repairs or modifications.
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1U5201 (New Stand) 3R1934 FRU Signal cable(Analog) tand 3R1935 L171 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
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Warranty service and support (software): 0810-631-020 (French) Germany Up and running support: 07032-15-49201 Warranty service and support: 01805-25-35-58 (German) Greece +30-210-680-1700 Guatemala 335-8490 (Spanish) Honduras Tegucigalpa & San Pedro Sula: 232-4222 San Pedro Sula: 552-2234 (Spanish) L171 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
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Country or Region Telephone Number Hungary +36-1-382-5720 India 1600-44-6666 Alternate Toll Free: +91-80-2678-8940 (English) Indonesia 800-140-3555 +62-21-251-2955 (English, Bahasa, Indonesian) Ireland Up and running support: 01-815-9202 Warranty service and support: 01-881-1444 (English) Italy Up and running support: 02-7031-6101 Warranty service and support: +39-800-820094 (Italian) Japan Desktop:...
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Warranty service and support (software): 08457-151-516 (English) United States 1-800-426-7378 (English) Uruguay 000-411-005-6649 (Spanish) Venezuela 0-800-100-2011 (Spanish) Vietnam For northern area and Hanoi: 84-4-8436675 For southern area and Ho Chi Minh City: 84-8-829-5160 (English, Vietnamese) L171 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...