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    User's Manual LENOVO (BEIJING) LIMITED L2230x Wide USB Port Replicator Monitor[...]

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    Product N umbers First Edition ( ) © . 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 RESTRICTED RIG HTS NOTICE: [...]

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

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    iii L2230x Wide USB Port Replicator Monitor User's Guide Safety inf ormation Befor e installi ng this pr oduct, rea d the Safet y Information. íí í[...]

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    © . © 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 • • •F l a t P a n e l M o n i t o r ?[...]

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    1-2 Pr oduct overview 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 m onitor has controls on the fr ont which are used to adjust the display . For information [...]

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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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    1-2 L2230x Wide USB Port Replicator Monitor User's Guide Plug the monitor power cor d and the computer cor d into grounded electrical outlets. Power on the monitor and the computer . Connect the USB cable to the upstream USB port of the back of the monitor and the other end to an appropriate USB port on your computer 3. 4. 5. . How to work wit[...]

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    Chapter 1. 1-5 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-scr een instructions. 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 normal oper[...]

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    © . © 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 your individual needs[...]

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    2-2 • Use the monitor brightness, contrast, and image adjustment controls, 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 for your eye s. Be sur e to periodically look aw[...]

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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 monitor image. Using the direct access contr o ls The dir ect access controls can be used when the On Scr een Display (OSD) is not displayed. Using the On-Screen Di splay (OSD) contr ols T o adiust the settings, the user cont rols can [...]

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

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    Chapter 2. 2-5 Input video sig nal This monitor can accept video signals thr o ugh two diff erent connectors. Most desktop computers use a D-SUB connector - Selects D-SUB (Analog) Same as Analog Option s Information Shows resolution, r efresh rate, and product details. Note: This screen does not allow any changes to the settings. Same as Analog Men[...]

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    2-6 Selecting a suppor ted displa y mode The display mode the monitor uses is controlled by the computer . Therefor e, refer to your computer documentation for details on how to change display modes. The image size, position and shape might change when the d i splay mode changes. This is normal and the image can be readjusted using automati c image[...]

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    Chapter 2. 2-7 Understanding po wer management 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 Caring f or your monitor Be sure to turn of f the power before you perform any maintenance on the monitor . Do not: • Apply water or liquid directly to your monitor . • Use solven ts or abrasives. • Use flammable cleaning materials to clea n your monitor or any other electrical equipment. • T ouch the screen ar ea of your monitor with s[...]

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    © © 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 L2230x Wide USB Port Replicator Monitor Dimensions Height Depth Wi d t h Stand T ilt Ra[...]

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    3-2 Communications VESA DDC Supported Display Mo des (VESA Standar d modes between noted ranges) Horizontal frequency V ertical frequency 5 0 Hz - 7 5 Hz Native Resolution Te m p e r a t u r e O p e r a t i n g Storage Shipping 0 ° to 4 0 ° C (32 ° to 113 ° F) -20 ° to 60 ° C (-4 ° to 140 ° F) -20 ° to 60 ° C (-4 ° to 140 ° F) Humidity [...]

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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 pr oblem. T able 3-2. T roub leshooting Problem Possible cause Suggested action Refer ence The words "Out of Range" a[...]

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    3-4 Manual ima g e 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 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 to access. 3. Use or to select Clock and Pha[...]

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    Chapter 3. 3-5 Manuall y installing the monitor driver 8 ® Below are steps for manually installi ng the monitor driver in Microsoft ® Windows ® ® XP Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows 7 . Please see the Install Driver section of the R eferenc e and Driver CD for automati c installation. Installing the monitor dr iver in Windows 7 To use [...]

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    3-6 L2230x Wide USB Port Replicator Monitor User's Guide Installing the monitor d river in Windows Vista To install the device driver in Micr osoft® Windows Vista, do the followi ng: Note: You must download files from the Lenov o Monito r CD to use the Plug and Play feature in Windows Vista. 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. [...]

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    Chapter 3. 3- 7 8 Installing the monitor driver in Windows XP T o use the Plug and Play feature in W ind ows XP , files should be loaded from 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[...]

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    Service information 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, nat ural or personal disaster , or unauthorized alterations, repairs or modifications. The following ar e example[...]

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    Chapter 4. Working with L2230x Wide USB Port Replicator Monitor Connect the USB Port Replicator for the monitor 1. Be sure to install the USB Port Replicator driv er for L2230x Wide USB Port Replicator monitor on your c omputer . The driver name is “ Usb_PR_Setup.exe" . 2. Plug L2230x W ide USB Port Replicator monitor power cord, and pow er [...]

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    For the Windows XP operating system: a. Click the Audio tab. b. Select a USB audio lin e-out device from the Sound playback list, and select a USB audio line-in device from the Sound Recording list. c. If y ou can not use USB microphone connector (red) , you c an Click “ Te s t hardware(T)" on the Audio tab. For the Win dows V ista or Window[...]

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    For the Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system: a. Click L2230x Wide USB Port Replicator Monitor icon in the taskbar notification ar ea. The pop-up menu opens. b. Select Extend or Mirror . Note: If you are to use the Extend mode, decide which monitor you are to set as primary and which the secondary . Then, select " System - Primary &quo[...]

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    Troubleshooting 1. Y our computer does not recognize th e port replicator of the monitor . Disconnect the USB cabl e from your computer , w ait at least five seconds, and reinsert it into the USB connector of y our computer . If the problem persists, try connecting the USB cable to a different USB connector of your computer. 2. The monitor display [...]

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    B. Select Audio . For W indows XP users, the Sound and Audio Devices Properties window opens. For W indows V ista and W indows 7 users, the Sound window opens. C. Depending on the operating system y ou are using, do one of the following: For the Win dows XP operating system: a. Click the Audio tab. b. Select a built-in audi o device from the Sound [...]

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    Chapter 4 5 - 1 Chapter 5. Read me This supplement provides additional hints and tips to assist you if you experience any problems with L2230x Wide USB Port Replicator Monitor (her eafter called port replicator). v The Ethernet driver of the port replicator cannot be installed on a computer with a Microsoft ® W indows ® XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) op[...]

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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 throughout the life of your pr oduct. Refer to the Lenovo Limited W arranty for a full explanation of Lenovo warranty terms. Registering your option Register to receive pr oduct service and sup[...]

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    Country or Region T elephone Number Brazil Sao Paulo region: (1 1) 3889-8986 Outside Sao Paulo region: 0800-701-4815 (Brazilian Portuguese) Brunei 801-1041 (English, Bahasa Melayu) Canada T oronto: 416-383-3344 Outside T oronto: 1-800-565-3344 (English, French) Chile T oll Free: 188-800-442-488 800-361-213 (Spanish) China 86-10-58851 1 10 800-990-8[...]

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    Country or Region T elephone Number Indonesia 021 5238 823 Local number only: 001-803-606-282 DID (Direct Inwar d Dialing): +603 8315 6859 (English, Bahasa Indonesia) Ireland W arranty service and support: 01-881-1444 (English) Israel Givat Shmuel Service Center: +972-3-531-3900 (Hebrew , English) Italy W arranty service and support: +39-800-820094[...]

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    Country or Region T elephone Number Slovenia +386-1-200-50-60 (Slovenian) Spain 91-714-7983 0901-100-000 (Spanish) Sri Lanka +941 1 2493547 +941 1 2493548 (English) Sweden W arranty service and support: 077-1 17-1040 (Swedish) Switzerland W arranty service and support: 0800-55-54-54 (German, French, Italian) T aiwan 886-2-8723-9799 0800-000-700 (Ma[...]

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    © . © B-1 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 currently available in your area. Any r eference to a Lenovo product, pr ogram, or service is not intended to state or imply tha[...]

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    B-2 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 trademarks. Microsoft and W indows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company , product, or se[...]