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    D221 W ide Flat Panel Monitor User ’ s Guide[...]

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    First Edition (August 2006) © Copyright Lenovo 2006. All rights reserved. U.S. GOVERN MENT USERS - RESTRIC TED RIGHTS: Our pr oducts and/or se rvices ar e provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, dupl ication or dis closur e by the Government is subject to the GSA ADP Sche dule contract with Lenovo Group Limited, if any , or the standar d term s of t[...]

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    © Copyright Lenovo 2006. © ii Contents Safety inf ormation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Chapter1. Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Shipping contents . . . .[...]

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    iii D221 Wid e Flat Panel M onitor User’s Gu ide[...]

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    iv D221 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Safety inf ormation Befor e installi ng this pr oduc t, r ead the Saf ety Information. íí í[...]

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    © Copyright Lenovo 2006. © 1-1 Chapter 1. Getting star ted This User ’s Guide contains detailed informat ion on the your Flat Panel Monitor . For a quick overview , please see the Setup Poster that was shipped with your monitor . Shipping contents The product package should include the following items: • Setup Poster • Monitor Safety , T ro[...]

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    1-2 D221 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Pr oduct o verview This section will provide information on adjusting monitor positions, setting user controls, and using the cable lock slot. T ypes of adjustments Please see the illustra tion below fo r an example of the tilt range. User contr ols Y our monitor has controls on the front which are us[...]

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    Chapter 1. 1-3 Cable loc k slot Y our monitor is equipped with a cable lock sl ot located on the rear of your monitor (in the lower position). Please see the instr uctions that come with the cable lock to learn how to attach it. Setting up y our monitor This section provide s information on how to set up your monitor . Connecting and turnin g on y [...]

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    1-4 D221 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide 3. Connect the digital cable to the DVI conne ctor of the monitor and the other end on the back of the computer . Note: The digital cable is included with the monitor . 4. Plug the monitor power cor d and the computer cor d into gr ounded electrical outlets. 5. Power on the monitor and the computer .[...]

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    Chapter 1. 1-5 6. T o install the monitor driver , insert the Refer ence and Drive r CD , click Install driver , and follow the on-screen instructions. 7. T o optimize your monitor image, press the Automatic Image Setup key . Automatic image setup requires that the monitor is warmed up for at least 15 minutes. This is not r equir ed for normal oper[...]

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    © Copyright Lenovo 2006. © 2-1 Chapter 2. Adjusting and using y our monitor This section will give you informatio n on adjusting and using your monitor . Comf or t and accessibility Good ergo nomic practice is important to get the most from your per sonal computer and to avoid discomfort. Arrange your work place and the equipment you use to suit [...]

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    2-2 D221 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide • Use the monitor brightness, contrast, and image adjustment controls, if equipped, to optimize the image on your screen to meet your visual pr eference s. • Keep your monitor screen clean so you can focus on the screen’s contents. Any concentrated and sustained visual activity can be tiring for[...]

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    Chapter 2. 2-3 Adjusting y our monitor image This section describes the user contr ol fe atur es for adjustin g your monitor imag e. Using the direct access contr ols The dir ect access controls can be used when the On Scr een Display (OSD) is not displayed. Note: The direct access controls ar e grey . Using the On-Screen Di sp la y (OSD) contr ols[...]

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    2-4 D221 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide T able 2- 2. OSD functions OSD Icon on Main Menu Submenu Description Control s and Adjustments (Analog) Controls and Adjustments (Digital) Bright ness/ Contrast Brightness Adjusts overall brightness Same as Analog Contra st Adjusts dif ference bet ween light and dark areas Controls Locked - not r equi[...]

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    Chapter 2. 2-5 Input video sig nal This monitor can accept video signals thr ough two diff er ent connectors. Most desktop computers u se a D-SUB connector . Select digital among OSD Controls when you use DVI connector . - Selects D-SUB (Analog) - Selects DVI-Digital Same as Analog Option s Information Shows resolution, r efre sh rate, and pr oduct[...]

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    2-6 D221 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Selecting a supported display mode The display mode the monitor uses is contr olled by the computer . There fore, r efer to your computer documentation for details on how to change display modes. The image size, position and shape might change whe n the display mode changes. This is normal and the ima[...]

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    Chapter 2. 2-7 Understanding po wer mana gement Power management is invoked when the comp uter r ecognizes t hat you have not used your mouse or keyboard for a user -definab le period. There ar e several states as described in the table below . For optimal performance, switch of f your monitor at the end of each working day , or whenever you expect[...]

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    2-8 D221 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Caring f or y our monitor Be sure to turn of f the power befor e you perform any maintenance on the monitor . Do not: • Apply water or liquid dir ectly to your monitor . • Use solvents or abrasives. • Use flammable cleaning materials to clea n your monitor or any other ele ctrical equipment. •[...]

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    © Copyright Lenovo 2006. © 3-1 Chapter 3. Reference inf ormation This section contains monitor specifications , instructions to manually install the monitor driver , troubleshooting info rmation, and service information. Monitor specifications T able 3-1. Monitor specifications for ty pe-mode l 6622-HB1 and 6622-HJ1 Dimensions Height Depth Wi d t[...]

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    3-2 D221 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Communications VESA DDC Supported Display Modes (VESA Standar d m odes between noted ranges) Horizontal frequency V ertical frequency 30 kHz - 83 kHz(Pixel clock <165MHz) 50 Hz - 76 Hz(Pixel clock <165MHz) Native Resolution 1680 x 1050 at 60 Hz Te m p e r a t u r e O p e r a t i n g Storage Ship[...]

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    Chapter 3. 3-3 T roubleshooting 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 pr oblem. T able 3-2. T roub leshooting Problem Possible cause Suggested action Reference The words "Out of Range" ar [...]

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    3-4 D221 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Manual ima ge setup If automatic i mage setup do es not estab lish the image that you pr efer , perform manual image setup. Note: Have your monitor powered o n for about 15 minutes, until th e monitor warms up. 1. Press at the bottom of the monitor to open the OSD menu. 2. Use or to select and pr ess [...]

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    Chapter 3. 3-5 Manuall y installing the monitor driver Below ar e steps for manually installi ng the monitor driver in Micr osoft ® W indows XP ® and Micr osoft W indows 2000 Pr ofessional. Pl ease see the Install Driver section of the Reference and D river CD for automatic installation. Installing the monitor driver in Windows XP T o use the Plu[...]

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    3-6 D221 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide 4. Open the Display Properties window by clicking Start J Settings J Contr ol Panel , and then double-clicki ng 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 Dri[...]

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    Chapter 3. 3-7 Service information Product n umbers 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 pr oduct specifications and[...]

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    3-8 D221 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Service par ts The following parts ar e for use by Lenovo se rvice, or Lenovo aurthorized dealers, to supprot the customer warranty . Parts ar e fo r service use only . The table below shows information for model 6622-HB1 and 6622-HJ1. T able 3-3. List of ser vice par ts FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) P[...]

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    © Copyright Lenovo 2006. © A-1 Appendix A. Service and Suppor t The following information describes th e technical support that is availa ble for your product, during the warranty period or throughout the life of the pr oduct. Refer to your Lenovo Statement of Limited W arranty for a full explanation of Lenovo warranty te rms. Online technica l s[...]

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    A-2 D221 W ide Flat Panel Monitor User ’s Guide Country or Region T elephone Number Africa Africa: +44 (0)1475-555-055 South Africa: +27-1 1-3028888 and 08001 10756 Central Africa: Contact the near e st Lenovo serv ice pr ovider Argentina 0800-288-5366 (Spanish) Australia 131-426 (English) Austria Up and running support: 01-24592- 5901 W arranty [...]

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    Appendix A. A-3 Israel Givat Shmuel Service Center: + 972-3-531-3900 H aifa Service Center: +972-4- 849-4608 (Hebr ew , English) Italy Up and running support: 02-7031-610 1 W arranty service and support: +39- 800-820094 (Italian) Japan T oll Free: 0120-20-5550 International: +81-46-266-4716 The above numbers will be answered with a Japanese lan gua[...]

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    A-4 D221 W ide Flat Panel Monitor User ’s Guide T urkey 00800-4463-2041 (T urkish) United Kingdom Up and runni ng support: 01475-555-0 55 W arranty support: 08705-500-900 (English) United States 1-800-426-7378 (English) Uruguay 000-41 1-005-6649 (Spanish) V enezuela 0-800-100-5722 (Spanish) V ietnam For northern area and Hanoi: 84-4-843-6675 For [...]

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    © Copyright Lenovo 2006. © B-1 Appendix B. Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, service s, or featur es discussed in thi s document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo repr esentative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any r eference to a Lenovo product, pr ogram, or se rvice is not intend[...]

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    B-2 D221 Wide Flat Panel Moni tor User’s Guide T radem arks The following terms ar e trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo Lenovo logo ThinkPad ENERGY ST AR and the ENERGY ST AR lo go are register ed US tr ademarks. Microsoft and W indows are trademarks of Micr osoft Corporation in the United States, other co[...]