Lenovo Thinkvision L171 Users Guide

							Note: This section must be completed before continuing with the Windows 2000 
automatic image setup. 
 
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 the system to boot into 
Windows 2000. 
 
4.   
 Open the Display Properties window by clicking Start →Settings →Control 
Panel, and then double-clicking 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 Drivers tab. 
10. 
 
 Open the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window by clicking on Update 
Driver, and then click Next. 
11 . 
 
 Select Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can 
choose a specific driver, and then click Next. 
12. 
 
 Insert the Setup CD into the CD drive, then click the Have Disk button. 
13. 
 
 Click OK. 
14. 
 
 Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected. 
15. 
 
 Choose ThinkVision L171 Monitor and click OK. The files will be copied 
from the CD to your hard disk drive. 
16. 
 
 Close all open windows and remove the CD. 
17. 
 
 Restart the system. The system will automatically select the maximum refresh 
rate and corresponding Color Matching Profiles.
Note:
 On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a faster refresh rate does not improve 
display quality. Lenovo recommends using either 1280 x 1024 at a refresh rate of 60 
Hz, or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz. 
Getting further help 
If you still can’t solve your problem, please contact the Customer Support Center. 
For more information on contacting the Customer Support Center, please see 
Appendix A, “Service and Support,” on page A-1. 
 
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							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. 
The following are examples of misuse or abuse and not covered by warranty: 
v   
 Images burned onto the screen of a CRT monitor. Burned image is preventable 
by utilizing a moving screen saver or power management. 
v 
 
 Physical damage to covers, bezel, base and cables. 
v 
 
 Scratches or punctures on monitor screens.
 
 
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							Service parts 
The following parts are for use by Lenovo service, or Lenovo authorized dealers, 
to support the customer warranty. Parts are for service use only. The table below 
shows information for model 9417-Axx. 
 Table 3-3. List of service parts 
FRU (Field 
Replaceable 
Unit) Part 
number Description Color 
Machine Type Model 
(MTM) 
30R5135 Monitor- L171 Black 9417-AB1 
40Y7496 Monitor- L171 Black 9417-AC1 
30R5136 Monitor- L171 Black 9417-AJ1 
30R5139 Video cable 9417-AB1, 9417-AJ1, 
9417-AC1 
30R5140 Stand Black 9417-AB1, 9417-AJ1, 
9417-AC1 
30R5141 Base Black 9417-AB1, 9417-AJ1, 
9417-AC1 
30R5027 Monitor- L171 Black 9417-AB9 
30R5030 Video cable 9417-AB9 
30R5031 Stand Black 9417-AB9 
30R5032 Base Black 9417-AB9
40Y7497
40Y 8441
Monitor-L171
Monitor-L171Pearl   White
9417-A T1
 9417-A Y1
  
 
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40Y 8442M onitor- L 171 Pearl   W hite 9417-A X1
B l ack
9417-A  T1
9417-A T1
9417-A T1
 
						

							Appendix A. Service and Support 
The following information describes the technical support that is available for your 
product, during the warranty period or throughout the life of the product. Refer to 
your Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty for a full explanation of Lenovo 
warranty terms. 
Online technical support 
Online technical support is available during the life of your product through the 
Personal Computing Support We b site at http://www.lenovo.com/think/support. 
During the warranty period, assistance for replacement or exchange of defective 
components is available. In addition, if your option is installed in a ThinkPad or 
ThinkCentre computer, you might be entitled to service at your location. Your 
technical support representative can help you determine the best alternative. 
Telephone technical support 
Installation and configuration support through the Customer Support Center will 
be withdrawn or made available for a fee, at Lenovo’s discretion, 90 days after the 
option has been withdrawn from marketing. Additional support offerings, 
including step-by-step installation assistance, are available for a nominal fee. 
To assist the technical support representative, have available as much of the 
following information as possible: 
v   
 Option name 
v 
 
 Option number 
v 
 
 Proof of purchase 
v 
 
 Computer manufacturer, model, serial number, and manual 
v 
 
 Exact wording of the error message (if any) 
v 
 
 Description of the problem 
v 
 
 Hardware and software configuration information for your system
If
 possible, be at your computer. Your technical support representative might want 
to walk you through the problem during the call. 
Worldwide telephone list 
Phone numbers are subject to change without notice. For the most current phone 
numbers, go to http://www.lenovo.com/think/support and click Support phone 
list. 
 Country or Region Telephone Number 
Africa Africa: +44 (0)1475-555-055 
South Africa: +27-11-3028888 and 0800110756 
Central Africa: Contact the nearest IBM Business Partner 
Argentina 0800-666-0011 (Spanish) 
Australia 131-426 (English) 
 
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							Country or Region Telephone Number 
Austria Up and running support: 01-24592-5901 
Warranty service and support: 01-211-454-610 
(German) 
Belgium Up and running support: 02-210-9820 (Dutch) 
Up and running support: 02-210-9800 (French) 
Warranty service and support: 02-225-3611 (Dutch, French) 
Bolivia 0800-0189 (Spanish) 
Brazil Sao Paulo region: (11) 3889-8986 
Toll free outside Sao Paulo region: 0800-7014-815 
(Brazilian Portuguese) 
Canada 1-800-565-3344 (English, French) 
In Toronto only call: 416-383-3344 
Chile 800-224-488 (Spanish) 
China 800-810-1818 (Mandarin) 
China (Hong Kong S.A.R.) Home PC: 852-2825-7799 
Commercial PC: 852-8205-0333 
ThinkPad and WorkPad: 852-2825-6580 
(Cantonese, English, Putonghua) 
Colombia 1-800-912-3021 (Spanish) 
Costa Rica 284-3911 (Spanish) 
Croatia 0800-0426 
Cyprus +357-22-841100 
Czech Republic +420-2-7213-1316 
Denmark Up and running support: 4520-8200 
Warranty service and support: 7010-5150 
(Danish) 
Dominican Republic 566-4755 
566-5161 ext. 8201 
Toll Free within the Dominican Republic: 1-200-1929 
(Spanish) 
Ecuador 1-800-426911 (Spanish) 
El Salvador 250-5696 (Spanish) 
Estonia +386-61-1796-699 
Finland Up and running support: 09-459-6960 
Warranty service and support: +358-800-1-4260 
(Finnish) 
France Up and running support: 0238-557-450 
Warranty service and support (hardware): 0810-631-213 
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) 
 
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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: 
Toll free: 0120-887-870 
For International: +81-46-266-4724 
 
ThinkPad: 
Toll free: 0120-887-874 
For International: +81-46-266-4724 
Both of the above numbers will be answered with a Japanese language voice 
prompt. For telephone support in English, please wait for the Japanese voice 
prompt to end, and an operator will answer. Please ask for ″English support 
please,″ and your call will be transferred to an English speaking operator. 
 
PC Software: 
0120-558-695 
Overseas calls: +81-44-200-8666 
(Japanese) 
Korea 1588-5801 (Korean) 
Latvia +386-61-1796-699 
Lithuania +386-61-1796-699 
Luxembourg +352-298-977-5063 (French) 
Malaysia 1800-88-8558 (English, Bahasa, Melayu) 
Malta +356-23-4175 
Mexico 001-866-434-2080 (Spanish) 
Middle East +44 (0)1475-555-055 
Netherlands +31-20-514-5770 (Dutch) 
New Zealand 0800-446-149 (English) 
Nicaragua 255-6658 (Spanish) 
Norway Up and running support: 6681-1100 
Warranty service and support: 8152-1550 
(Norwegian) 
Panama 206-6047 (Spanish) 
Peru 0-800-50-866 (Spanish) 
Philippines 1800-1888-1426 
+63-2-995-8420 
(English, Philipino) 
 
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							Country or Region Telephone Number 
Poland +48-22-878-6999 
Portugal +351-21-892-7147 (Portuguese) 
Romania +4-021-224-4015 
Russian Federation +7-095-940-2000 (Russian) 
Singapore 1800-3172-888 (English, Bahasa, Melayu) 
Slovakia +421-2-4954-1217 
Slovenia +386-1-4796-699 
Spain 91-714-7983 
91-397-6503 
(Spanish) 
Sri Lanka +94-11-2448-442 (English) 
Sweden Up and running support: 08-477-4420 
Warranty service and support: 077-117-1040 
(Swedish) 
Switzerland Up and running support: 058-333-0900 
Warranty service and support: 0800-55-54-54 
(German, French, Italian) 
Taiwan 886-2-8723-9799 (Mandarin) 
Thailand 1-800-299-229 (Thai) 
Turkey 00800-4463-2041 
(Turkish) 
United Kingdom Up and running support: 01475-555-055 
Warranty service and support (hardware): 08705-500-900 
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) 
 
 
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							Appendix B. Notices 
Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this 
document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for 
information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any 
reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or 
imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any 
functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any 
Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead. However, it is the user ’s 
responsibility to evaluate and verify the operation of any other product, program, 
or service. 
Lenovo may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter 
described in this document. The furnishing of this document does not give you 
any license to these patents. Yo u can send license inquiries, in writing, to: 
   
 
Lenovo (United States), Inc. 
   
 
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U.S.A. 
   
 
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							vary significantly. Some measurements may have been made on development-level 
systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on 
generally available systems. Furthermore, some measurements may have been 
estimated through extrapolation. Actual results may vary. Users of this document 
should verify the applicable data for their specific environment. 
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IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United 
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