Lenovo L171p manual Troubleshooting

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Table 3-1.Monitor specifications for type-model 9417-Hxx

Video input (Digital)

Interface

DVI

 

Input Signal

VESA TMDS (Panel Link™)

 

Horizontal addressability

1280 pixels (max)

 

Vertical addressability

1024 lines (max)

 

Clock frequency

135 MHz

 

 

 

Communications

VESA DDC

CI

 

 

 

Supported Display Modes

Horizontal frequency

30 kHz - 81 kHz

(VESA Standard modes

Vertical frequency

56 Hz - 76 Hz

between noted ranges)

 

 

 

 

Native Resolution

1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz

 

 

 

Temperature

Operating

10° to 35° C (5° to 95° F)

 

Storage

-20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)

 

Shipping

-20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)

 

 

 

Humidity

Operating

10% to 80% non-condensing

 

Storage

5% to 95% non-condensing

 

Shipping

5% to 95% non-condensing

 

 

 

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 IBM, try the suggested actions that are appropriate to your problem.

Table 3-2.Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible cause

Suggested action

Reference

 

 

 

 

The words "Out

The system is set to a

If you are replacing an

“Selecting a

of Range" are

display mode which

old monitor, reconnect it

supported display

shown on the

is not supported by

and adjust the display

mode” on page 2-6

screen, and the

the monitor.

mode to within the

 

power indicator

 

specified range for your

 

is flashing green.

 

new monitor.

 

 

 

If using a Windows

 

 

 

system, restart the system

 

 

 

in safe mode, then select a

 

 

 

supported display mode

 

 

 

for your computer.

 

 

 

If these options do not

 

 

 

work, contact the IBM

 

 

 

Support Center.

 

 

 

 

 

3-2ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide

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Contents Page Product numbers Contents Safety information Product overview Shipping contentsGetting started Tilt/Swivel Types of adjustmentsHeight Adjustment Monitor Pivot User controlsCable lock slot Setting up your monitorConnecting and turning on your monitor Page Registering your product Adjusting and using your monitor Comfort and accessibilityArranging your work area Positioning and viewing your monitorAccessibility information Quick tips for healthy work habitsAdjusting your monitor image Using the direct access controlsUsing the On-Screen Display OSD controls Direct access controlsOSD functions OSD functions Factory set display modes Selecting a supported display modeImage rotation Understanding power management Power indicatorCaring for your monitor Detaching the monitor standReference information Monitor specificationsMonitor specifications for type-model 9417-Hxx Troubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Installing the monitor driver in Windows XP Manual image setupManually installing the monitor driver Installing the monitor driver in Windows Getting further help Customer responsibilities Service informationProduct numbers Service parts List of service partsTelephone technical support Appendix A. Service and SupportOnline technical support 9AM 9PM Aest Appendix A. A-3 4ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Appendix A. A-5 6ThinkVision L171p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Appendix B. Notices Trademarks

L171p specifications

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