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    L201 p Flat Panel Monitor User ’ s Guide[...]

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    Fo u rth Edition ( Oct 200 6 ) © Copyright Lenovo 200 6. All rights reserved. U.S. GOVERNMENT USERS - RESTRICTED RIGHTS: Our produc ts and/or services are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication or disclosur e by the Government is subject to the GSA ADP Sche dule contract with Lenovo Group Limited, if any , or the standard te rms of this[...]

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    © Copyright Lenovo 200 6 . iii Contents Safety inf ormation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Chapter1. Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Shipping conten ts . . . [...]

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    v ThinkVision L201p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Safety inf ormation Before installing this product, read the Safety Information. íí í[...]

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    © Copyright Lenovo 200 6 . 1-1 Chapter 1. Getting star ted This User ’ s Guide contains detailed informat ion on the ThinkV ision ® L201p Flat Panel Monitor . For a quick overview , please see th e Setup Poster that was shipped with your monitor . Shipping contents The product package should in clude the following items: • ThinkV ision L201p [...]

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    1-2 ThinkVision L201p 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 illustration below for an exam ple of the tilt range. Swivel W ith the built-in pedestal, you can swivel the monit[...]

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    Chapter 1. 1-3 Monitor Piv ot 1. In locked/down Posi tion - T ilt upwards, so that lower edge of monitor clears the stand. - Rotate clockwise until the monit or stops at 90 °. 2. Extended Position - Rotate clockwise until the monit or stops at 90 °. User contr ols Y our monitor has controls on the front which are used to adjust the display . For [...]

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    1-4 ThinkVision L201p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Cable loc k slot Y our monitor is equipped with a cable lock slot locat ed on the rear of your monitor (in the lower right corner). Please see th e instructions that come with the cable lock to learn how to attach it. Setting up y our monitor This section provides information on ho w to set up[...]

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    Chapter 1. 1-5 Plug the monitor p ower cord and the computer cord into grounded electrical outlets. Power on the monito r and the computer . T o install the monitor driv er , insert the Refer ence and Driver CD , cli ck Install driver , and follow the on-screen instructions.[...]

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    1-6 ThinkVision L201p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide T o optimize your monitor image, press the A utomatic Image Setup key . Automatic image setup requires that the moni tor is warmed up for at least 15 min utes. This is not required for normal oper ation. Note: If automatic image setup does not establish the image that you pr efer , perform man[...]

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    © Copyright Lenovo 200 6 . 2-1 Chapter 2. Adjusting and using y our monitor This section will give you information on adjusting and using your monitor . Comf or t and accessibility Good ergonomic practice is important to get the most from your personal com puter and to avoid discomfort. Arrange your workplace and the equipment you use to suit your[...]

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    2-2 ThinkVision L201p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Quic k tips fo r healthy w ork habits The following information is a summ ary of some important factors to consider to help you remain comfortable and productive while you use your com puter . • Good postur e starts with equipment set up : The layout of your work area and the setup of your c[...]

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    Chapter 2. 2-3 Adjusting y our monitor image This section describes the user control f eatures for adjusting your monitor image. Using the direct access contr ols The direct access controls can be used when the On Screen Display (OSD) is not displayed. Note: The direct access controls are blue. Input Change Switches the video input source Brightnes[...]

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    2-4 ThinkVision L201p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide T a ble 2- 2. OSD functions OSD Icon on Main Menu Submenu Description Controls and Adjustments (Analog) Controls and Adjustments (Digital) Brightness/ Contrast Brightness Adjusts overall bright ness Same as Analog Contrast Adjusts difference between light and dark areas Controls Locked - not r[...]

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    Chapter 2. 2-5 Input video signal This monit o r can accept video signals th r ough three different connectors. Mo st desktop computers use a D- SUB connector . Select di gital among OSD Controls when you use DVI connector . - Selects D-SUB (Analog) - S e lects D V I (Analog) Same as Analog Options Information Shows resolution, refresh rate, and pr[...]

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    2-6 ThinkVision L201p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Selecting a suppor ted displa y mode The display mode the monitor uses is controlled by the comp uter . Therefore, refer to your computer documenta tion for details on how to change display modes. The image size, position and shape might change when the display mode ch anges. This is normal an[...]

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    Chapter 2. 2-7 U n d e r s ta n d i n g p o w e r m a n a ge m e n t Power management is invoked when the computer recognizes that you have not used your mouse or keyboard for a user -definable period. There are several states as described in the table below . For optimal performance, switch off your monitor at the end of each work ing day , or whe[...]

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    2-8 ThinkVision L201p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Caring f or y our monitor Be sure to turn off the power before you perform any maintenance on the m onitor . Do not: • Apply water or liquid directly to your monitor . • Use solvents or abrasives. • Use flammable cleaning materials to clean your monitor or any other electrical equipment.[...]

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    © Copyright Lenovo 200 6 . 3-1 Chapter 3. Reference inf o rmation This section contains monitor specifications , instr uctions to manually in stall the monitor driver , troubleshooting information, and service informatio n. Monitor specifications T ab le 3-1. Monitor specifications f or type-model 9220 -xxx Dimensions Height Depth W idth 410.5 mm [...]

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    3-2 ThinkVision L201p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide V ideo input (Digital) Interface Input Signal Horizontal a ddressability V ertical address ability Clock frequency DVI VESA TMDS (Panel Link™) 1600 pixels (max) 1200 lines (max) 162 MHz Communications VESA DDC CI Supported Display Modes (VESA Standard modes between noted ranges) Horizontal f[...]

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    Chapter 3. 3-3 T roubleshooting If you have a problem sett ing up or using your m onitor , you might be able to solve it yourself. Before calling your dealer or Lenovo, try the sugg ested actions that are appropriate to your problem. T able 3-2. T roubl eshooting Problem Possible cause Su ggested action Reference The words "Out of Range" [...]

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    3-4 ThinkVision L201p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Manual ima ge setup If automatic image setup does not establi sh th e image that you prefer , perform manual image setup. Note: Have your monitor powered on for about 15 minutes, until the mo nitor warms up. 1. Press at the bottom of the monitor to open the OSD menu. 2. Use or to select and pr[...]

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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 indows 2000 Profes sional. Please see the Install Driver section of the Reference and Driver CD for automatic inst allation. Installing the monitor d river in Windows Vi[...]

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    3-6 ThinkVision L201p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide 4. Open the Display Properties window by clicki ng S tart J Settings J 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 De[...]

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    Chapter 3. 3-7 Service information Product n umbers The product number for your monitor is located o n the side of the display bezel as shown below . Customer responsibilities The warranty does not apply to a product wh ich has been damaged due to accident, misuse, abuse, improper installation, usage not in accordance with product specific ations a[...]

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    3-8 ThinkVision L201p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Service par ts The following parts are for use by Lenovo service, or Lenovo aurthorized dealers, to suppo r t the customer warranty . Parts are for service us e only . The table below shows information for model 9 2 20-H B 1. T able 3-3. List of service par ts FRU(field replaceable unit part n[...]

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    © Copyright Lenovo 200 6. A-1 Appendix A. Service and Suppor t The following information describes the technical support that is available for y our product, during the warranty period or throughout the life of the product. Refer to your Lenovo Statement of Limited W arranty for a full explanation of Lenovo warranty terms. Online tec hnical suppor[...]

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    A-2 ThinkVision L 201p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Country or Region T e lephone Number Africa Africa: +44 (0)1475-555-055 South Africa: +27-1 1-3028888 and 08001 10756 Central Africa: Contact the ne arest Lenovo Business Partner Argentina 0800-666-001 1 (Spanish) Australia 131-426 (English) Austria Up and running support: 01-24592-5901 W arr[...]

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    Appendix A. A-3 Greece +30-210-680-1700 Guatemala 335-8490 (Spanish) Honduras T egucigalpa & San Pedro Sula: 232-4222 San Pedro Sula: 552-2234 (Spanish) 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: [...]

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    A-4 ThinkVision L 201p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Norway Up and running support: 6681-1 100 W arranty 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) Poland +48-22-878-6999 Portugal +351-21-892-7147 (Portuguese) Romania +4-021-224-[...]

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    © Copyright Lenovo 200 6. B-1 Appendix B. Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this docu ment in all countries. Consult you r local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. An y reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to [...]

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    B-2 ThinkVision L201 p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide T rademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo ThinkCentre ThinkPad ThinkV ision ENERGY ST AR and the ENERGY ST AR logo are r egistered US trademarks. Microsoft, W indows, and W indows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation [...]