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    L19 40 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide[...]

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    First Edition ( J u ne 200 8 ) Pr oduct numbers 4434- AB 1 (c) Copyright Lenovo 200 8 . LENOVO products, data, computer software, and ser vices have been developed exclusively at pri vate expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items a s defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and rest ricted rights to use, reproduction and disc[...]

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    © Copyright Lenovo 200 8 . © ii Contents Safety inf ormation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Chapter1. Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Shipping contents . . .[...]

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    iii L19 40 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Safety inf ormation Befor e installing this pr oduct, r ead the Saf ety Information. íí í[...]

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    © Copyright Lenovo 200 8 . © 1-1 Chapter 1. Getting star ted This User ’s Guide contains detail ed 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[...]

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    1-2 L19 40 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 fr ont which are[...]

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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 r ear 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 L19 40 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide 3 . Plug the monitor power cor d and the computer cor d into grounded e lectrical outlets. 4 . Power on the monitor and the computer .[...]

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    Chapter 1. 1-5 5 . T o install the monitor driver , insert the Re fer e nce a n d Driv e r CD , click Inst all driver , and follow the on-screen instr uctions. 6 . 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 equired for nor[...]

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    © Copyright Lenovo 200 8 . © 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 fr om your personal computer and to avoid discomfort. Arrange your work place and the equipment you use to sui[...]

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    2-2 L19 40 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 eferences. • Keep your monitor screen clean so you can focus on the screen’s contents. Any concentrated and sustained visual activity can be tiring fo[...]

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    Chapter 2. 2-3 Adjusting y our monitor image This section describes the user contr ol fe atures for adjusting your monito r image. Using the direct access contr ols The dir ect access controls can be used when the On Screen Display (OSD) is not displayed. Note: The direct access controls ar e grey . Using the On-Screen Di sp lay (OSD) contr ols T o[...]

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    2-4 L19 40 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide T ab le 2-2. OSD functions OSD Icon on Main Menu Submenu Description Control s and Adjustments (Analog) Bright ness/ Contrast Brightness Adjusts overall brightness Contra st Adjusts dif ference between light and dark areas Image Position Horizontal Position Moves the image left or right. Ve r t i c [...]

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    Chapter 2. 2-5 Option s Information Shows resolution, r efresh rate, and pr oduct details. Note: This screen does not allow any changes to the settings. Menu Language This section lists the langu ages supported by your monitor . Note: The language chosen only affect s the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software ru nning on the compute[...]

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    2-6 L19 40 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Selecting a suppor ted displa y mode The display mode the monitor uses is controlled 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 when the display mod e changes. This is normal and the [...]

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    Chapter 2. 2-7 Understanding po wer manag ement Power management is invoked when the comp uter r ecognizes that 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 L19 40 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Caring f or y o ur monitor Be sure to turn off the powe r before you perform any maintenan ce on the monitor . Do not: • Apply water or liquid directly to your m onitor . • 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 200 8 . © 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 f or ty pe-model 4434 - AB 1 Dimensions Height Depth Wi d t h 380.2[...]

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    3-2 L19 40 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Communications VESA DDC Supported Display Mode s (VESA Standar d modes between noted ranges) Horizontal frequency V ertical frequency 30 kHz - 81 kHz(Pixel clock <137MHz) 50 Hz - 76 Hz(Pixel clock <137MHz) Native Resolution 1440 x 900 at 60 Hz Te m p e r a t u r e O p e r a t i n g Storage Shi[...]

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    Chapter 3. 3-3 T roub leshooting 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 L19 40 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Manual ima ge setup If automatic i mage setup does n ot estab lish the image that you prefer , perform manual image setup. Note: Have your monitor powered o n for about 15 minutes, until the 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 are steps for manually installing the monitor driver in Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft. Windows XP. and Microsoft W in dow s 2000 Profes sional. Installing the monitor d river in Windows Vista To install the device driver in Micr osoft® Windows Vista, do the followi ng: Note: You mus[...]

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    Installing the monitor driver in Windows XP T o use the Plug and Play featur e in W ind ows XP , files should be loaded fr om the Reference and Driver CD . Note: This section must be completed befo re continuing with the W indows XP automatic image setup. 1. T urn off the computer and all attached devices. 2. Ensure that the monitor is connected co[...]

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    4. Open the Display Properties window by clicking Start J Settings J Control 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 Driver W izard window by clicking on Update Driver ,[...]

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    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 inst ructions,[...]

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    Service par ts The following parts ar e for use by Lenovo se rvice, or Lenovo aurthorized dealers, to supprot the customer warranty . Parts are fo r service use only . The table below shows information for model 4434- AB 1 . T able 3-3. List of ser vice par ts Chapter 3. 3- 9 FRU (FIELD REPLACEABLE UNIT) PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION MACHINE T YPE MODEL([...]

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    Appendix A. Service and Support The following information describes the technical support that is available for your product, during the warranty period or thr oughout the life of the product. Refer to your Lenovo Statement of Limited W arranty for a full explanation of Lenovo warranty terms. T elephone technical support Installation and configurat[...]

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    Country or Region T elephone Number Austria Up and running support: 01-24592-5901 W arranty service and support: 01-21 1-454-610 (German) Belgium Up and running support: 02-210-9820 (Dutch) Up and running support: 02-210-9800 (French) W arranty service and support: 02-225-361 1 (Dutch, French) Bolivia 0800-0189 (Spanish) Brazil Sao Paulo region: (1[...]

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    Country or Region T elephone Number Hungary +36-1-382-5720 India 1600-44-6666 Alternate T oll 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 W arranty service and support: 01-881-1444 (English) Italy Up and running support: 02-7031-6101 W arranty serv[...]

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    Country or Region T elephone 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 +94-1 1-2448-442 (English) Swede[...]

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    © Copyright Lenovo 200 8 . © B-1 Appendix B. Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features dis cussed in this 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 service is not intend [...]

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    B-2 L19 40 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide T rademarks 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 r egistered US trademar ks. Microsoft and W indows are trademarks of Micr osoft Corporation in the Un ited States, other c[...]