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    L215p W ide Flat Panel Monitor User ’ s Guide[...]

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    First Edition ( Juanary 2009 ) © Copyright Lenovo 2009 . LENOVO products, data, computer softwa re, and servi ces have been develo ped exclusively at private expense a nd are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2 . 101 with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosur e. LIMITED AND RESTRIC[...]

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    Contents ii Contents Safety inf ormation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Chapter 3. Reference inf ormation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -1 Monitor specificati ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    ii L 215p Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Safety inf ormation Before installing this pr oduct, read the Safety Information. i v i v i v Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança. Pred instal ací tohot o produktu si prectete pr ír ucku bezpecnostních instr ukcí . Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installer er[...]

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    1-1 L 215p Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide 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 Post er that was shipped with your monitor. Shipping contents The product package should include the followin g items: • Setup Poster • Refere[...]

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    1-2 L215p Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Chapter 1. 1-2 Pr oduct o verview This section will provide information on adjusting monitor positions, setting user controls, and using the cable lock slot. Adjusting the tilt The illustration belo w s hows the tile range of the monito r. For more information, see “Positioning your monitor” on p[...]

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    1-3 Cable loc k slot Your monitor is equipped with a cable lock slot located on th e rear of your monitor (in the lower position) . Please see the instructions that come wi th the cable lock to learn how to attach it. Monitor contr ols Your monitor has controls on the front which are used to adjus t the display. For information on how to use these [...]

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    1- 4 Setting up y our monitor This section provides information on how to se t up your monitor. Connecting and turnin g on yo ur monitor 1. power cord. 2. Connect the analog signal cable to the video port on the back of the computer. Note: One end of the signal cable is alre ady pre-attached to your monitor. Place the cable into the specific hook i[...]

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    5. Connect the audio cable to the audio jack of the monitor and the other end on the back of the computer. 6. Insert the power cord into the monitor ,then plug the monitor power cord and the computer cord into grounded electrical outlets. Place the cable into the specific hook indicated in below figure . Note: A certified power supply cord has to b[...]

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    Chapter 1. 1-6 7. Side view after all cables have been placed. 8. Power on the monitor and the computer. 9. To install the monitor driver, insert th e Ref erence and Driver CD, click Install driver, and follow t he on-screen instr uctions. 10. To optimize your monitor image, press the Automatic Image Setup key. Automatic image setup req uires that [...]

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    Registering your option Thank you for purchasing this Lenovo pr oduct. Please take a few moments to register your pr oduct and provide us with information that will help Lenovo to better serve you in the future. Y our feedback is valuable to us in developing products and services that ar e important to you, as well as in developing better ways to c[...]

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    Chapter 2. 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 ergonomic practice is important to get the most from your personal computer and to avoid discomfort. Arrange your work place and the equipment you use to suit your individual needs[...]

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    2-2 L215p Wide Flat Panel Monitor U ser’s Guide • Use the monitor brightness, contrast, and image adjustment contro ls, if equipped, to optimize the image on your screen to meet your visual preference s. • Keep your monitor screen clean so you can focus on the screen’s contents. Any concentrated and sustained visual activity can be tiring f[...]

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    Chapter 2. 2-3 Adjusting y our monitor image This section describes the control features to adjust 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. Table 2-1. Direct access controls Icon Control Description Input Change Switches the video input source. DD[...]

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    2-4 L215p Wide Flat Panel Monitor U ser’s Guide Using the On-Screen Displa y (OSD) contr ols To ad j ust the settings, the user controls can be viewed through the OSD. To use the controls: 1. Press to open the main OSD menu. 2. Use or to move among the icons. Select an icon and press to access that function. If there is a sub-menu, you can move b[...]

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    Chapter 2. 2-5 Table 2-2. OSD functions OSD Icon on Main Menu Submenu Description Controls an d Adjustments (Analog) Controls and Adjustments (Digital) Bright ness/ Contrast Brightness Adjusts overall brightness Same as Analog Contra st Adjusts difference between light and dark areas Image Position Horizontal Position Moves the image left or right [...]

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    2-6 L215p Wide Flat Panel Monitor U ser’s Guide NOVO VISION Optimize screen for specific ta sks Same as Analog Scaling •O r i g i n a l A R : s a m e a s p e ct ratio with input signal • Full Screen :expand image to full screen Options Information Shows resolution, refresh rate, and product details. Note: This screen does not allow any change[...]

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    Chapter 2. 2-7 Selecting a supported display mode The display mode the monitor uses is controlled by the computer. Therefore, refer to your computer documentation for details on how to change display modes. The image size, position and shape might change when the display mode changes. This is normal and the image can be readjusted using automatic i[...]

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    2-8 L215p Wide Flat Panel Monitor U ser’s Guide Understanding po wer management Power management is invoked when the computer recognizes that you have not used your mouse or keyboard for a user-def inab le period. There are several states as described in the table below. For optimal performance, switch off your mo nitor at the end of each working[...]

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    Chapter 2. 2-9 Caring f or y our monitor Be sure to turn off the powe r before you perform any maintenance on the monitor. Do not: • Apply water or liquid directl y to your monitor. • Use solvents or abrasives. • Use flammable cleaning mate rials to clean your monitor or any other electrical equipment. • Touch the screen area of your monito[...]

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    © Copyright Lenovo 2009 . © 3-1 Chapter 3. Reference inf ormation This section contains monitor specifications , ins tructions to manually install the monitor driver, troubleshooting info rmation, and service information. Monitor specifications Dimensions Height Depth Width 391.0 mm (15.39 in.) 180.2 mm (7.09 in.) 512.3 mm (20.17 in.) Stand Tilt [...]

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    3-2 L215p Wide Flat Panel Monitor U ser’s Guide Video input (Digital) I nterface Input Signal Horizontal addressability Vertical addressability Clock frequency HDMI VESA TMDS (Panel Link™) 1 9 2 0 p ix el s ( m ax ) - 1080 lines (max) 165 MHz Communications VESA DDC CI Supported Display Mo des (VESA Standard modes between noted ranges) Horizont[...]

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    Chapter 3. 3-3 T r oubleshooting 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 problem. Table 3-2 . Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Sug gested action Reference The words "Out of Range" are s[...]

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    3-4 L215p Wide Flat Panel Monitor U ser’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 on 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 press to [...]

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    Chapter 3. 3-5 Manuall y installing the monitor driver Below are steps for manually installi ng the monitor driver in Microsoft ® Windows XP ® Microsoft Windows Vista. Please see the Install Driver section of the Refere nce and Driver CD for automati c installation. Installing the monitor dr iver in Windows Vista To use the Plug and Play feature [...]

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    3-6 L215p Wide Flat Panel Monitor U ser’s Guide Installing the monitor driver in Windows XP To use the Plug and Play feature in Wind ows XP, files should be loaded from the Reference and Driver CD . Note: This secti on must be completed befo re continuing with the Windows XP automatic image setup. 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices[...]

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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 accor dance with product specifications and instr uctions, [...]

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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 ar e for service use only . The table below shows information for model 6325 -xx1. T able 3-3. List of service parts FRU(Field Replaceable unit) Part number DESCRIPTION Machine Type model (MTM) COLOR 45J 87 23 Moni[...]

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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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    Appendix B. Notices Lenovo may not offer the pr oducts, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo repr esentative for information on the products and services curr ently available in your area. Any refer ence to a Lenovo product, pr ogram, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that[...]

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    vary significantly . Some measur ements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measur ements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measur ements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual r esults may vary . Users of this document should verify the applicable data[...]

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    © Copyright Lenovo 2009 . © C-1 Appendix C. Camera Description Product Feature * Using CMOS sensor, 0.35M pixels * Software Interpolation to 2.0M * Analog Microphone * Auto White Ba lance * Provide 1920x1080 (max) resol ution when capture * Provide AVI format wh ile recording video * 30 frame per second provide smoo t h image * Flexible to change[...]

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    © Copyright Lenovo 2009 . © D-1 Appendix D . USB Hub description This section gives you information about the USB port s that are available on the left side of your monitor. Note: This monitor supports High-Speed Certified USB 2.0 int erface USB Upstream Connector USB Downstream Connector Transfer speed Data Rate Power Consumption High speed 480 [...]