Lenovo ThinkVision L190 manual

L190 User’s Guide ThinkVision Monitor L190 English R[...]

First Edition (July /2005) ii i Note: For important information, refer to the Monitor Safety, Troubleshooting, and Warranty booklet that comes with this monitor.[...]

ENGLISH 1 Safety (Read first) .......................................................................................................2 Setting up the monitor ...............................................................................................5 Product description ...........................................................................[...]

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ENGLISH 3 Always observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury and property damage. Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the Lenovo Support Center. Use only an Lenovo authorized service provider who is approved to repair your particular product. Note: Some parts can be upgraded or replaced by t[...]

4 Be sure that the power outlet you are using is properly wired, easily accessible, and located close to the equipment. Do not fully extend power cords in a way that will stress the cords. Connect and disconnect the equipment from the electrical outlet carefully. All Lenovo personal computers contain a non-rechargeable coin cell battery to provide [...]

ENGLISH 5 Setting up the monitor Handling instructions 1. Lift the monitor by placing your hands where indicated by the arrow in the figure below. 2. Before using your monitor for the first time, remove the clear protective film from the front of the screen. Product description The ThinkVision Monitor, L190, is a TFT LCD Color Monitor. It requires [...]

6 Security slot This slot can be used to connect to a locking cable. Locking cables can be purchased separately at most computer stores. Security slot[...]

ENGLISH 7 7 i With the Lenovo Flat Panel Monitor, you can adjust its position in various ways for maximum comfort. Viewing angle You can tilt the screen forward and backward as shown below in Figure A. Figure A Adjusting the monitor position i This section gives advice on what you should consider before you set up your monitor. W orkplace preparati[...]

8 Be sure to disconnect the power cord from your monitor before you perform any maintenance on the monitor. Clean your monitor as follows: • Gently wipe the covers and the screen with a soft cloth, do not use solvents or abrasives. • Never drop water or other liquid into your monitor. • Remove finger marks and grease with a damp cloth and mil[...]

ENGLISH 9 Connecting your monitor 1. Turn off your computer and all attached devices. Next, unplug all power cords to your computer and all attached devices. 2. Connect the signal cable. • The analog signal cable is already connected to your monitor (See in Figure A). • When connecting the analog signal cable, connect the free end of the attach[...]

10 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Turn on your monitor by pushing and releasing the power switch marked " " at the front of the bezel. • To turn off your monitor, push and release the power switch again. 3. To update or install device drivers, follow the instructions in the Device driver installation section on page 11. 4. If you are usin[...]

ENGLISH 11 To install the device driver in Microsoft ® Windows ® 95 or Windows 98, do the following: Note: You must download files from the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD to use the Plug and Play feature in Windows 95 or Windows 98. 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. 2. Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly. 3. [...]

12 To install the device driver in Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional or Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me), do the following: Note: You must download files from the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD to use the Plug and Play feature in Windows 2000 or Windows Me. 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. 2. Ensure that the m[...]

ENGLISH 13 To install the device driver in Windows XP, do the following: Note: You must download files from the User’s Guide and Installation Files CD to use the Plug and Play feature in Windows XP. 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. 2. Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly. 3. Turn on the monitor and then the system unit[...]

14 When you first use your monitor, you must perform Auto Setup for analog input. This procedure sets up your monitor to process the video signals from your computer without image discoloration or smearing. After you perform Auto Setup, the settings are stored and used each time you turn on the monitor. In order to optimize the displayed image a se[...]

ENGLISH 15 Image setup for DOS i If the monitor is in standby mode, it may automatically turn off while you are waiting for it to warm up. If this happens, turn off the monitor and turn it on again after a few seconds. i If you are using PC-DOS/V, change to U.S. mode by typing CHEV US and pressing enter at the command prompt. i The size and diversi[...]

6. When the dot pattern appears, press the " " button a t the bottom of the monitor. This activates the Image setup procedure, which will optimize the display settings with the provided dot-patterns. •The screen will momentarily turn black while auto adjustment proceeds. When finished, the Image setup message disappears and the screen r[...]

Normally, you can complete the setup procedure using Automatic Image setup ; however, if your screen image is still distorted after you perform Image setup or the setup CD does not run on your system, perform M anual Image setup. To manually adjust the image setting, do the following: 1. Turn on the monitor and wait approximately 15 minutes for it [...]

CONTROLS LOCK / UNLOCK This feature allows you to secure the current control settings, while allowing the user to adjust Brightness, so that they cannot be inadvertently changed. Push and hold the enter button [ ] for 10 seconds; the message “Menu is Locked” appears. You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by pushing the enter button [ ] fo[...]

ENGLISH 19 The settings adjustable with the user controls are viewed through the On - Screen Display (OSD). Press the enter button " " to display the main OSD menu. Initial appearance of OSD On-screen display (OSD) controls i The LCD monitor needs time to become thermally stable the first time you turn it on each day. Thus, to achieve mor[...]

20 OSD Icon Select the Color mode you find most comfortable or fine tune the colors using the Custom menu, if necessary. Description Sub menus Control and adjustments • Clock • Phase • Save Increases or decreases redness Increases or decreases greenness Increases or decreases blueness Preset • 6500K (Pink White) • 7200K (Normal White) •[...]

• English • Fran ç ais • Italiano • Deutsch • Espa ñ ol • ENGLISH 21 OSD Icon Displays the detailed information of mode, model name, serial number and microcode. Description Sub menus Moves the OSD to the center of the screen. Adjusts speed of button. Adjusts the length of time for which the menu will stay on the screen before it disa[...]

22 i If your computer has previously been used with a CRT monitor and is currently configured to a display mode outside the range that the Flat Panel monitor can display, you may need to re-attach the CRT monitor temporarily until you have reconfigured the computer, preferably to 1280 x 1024 at 60Hz. The display mode the monitor uses is controlled [...]

ENGLISH 23 To benefit from power management, the monitor must be used in conjunction with a computer that implements the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) Display Power Management Signaling (DPMS) Standard. The power management feature is invoked when the computer recognizes that you have not used your mouse or keyboard for a user-defi[...]

24 T roubleshooting If you have a problem setting up or using your monitor, you may be able to solve it yourself. Before calling your retailer or Lenovo Support Center, try the suggested actions that are appropriate to your problem. Problem No power to monitor. Possible cause Suggested action Reference Brightness and Contrast may be too low. The mo[...]

ENGLISH 25 i For image problems, you may want to run Image setup again before referring to this section. In most cases, Image setup can fix the problems. See Automatic Image setup for the computer on page 14 for details. Problem Possible cause Suggested action Reference There are noises in the video signal The color setting may be incorrect. A smal[...]

26 If you are unable to correct the problem yourself, you may seek further help as follows: Customer Support center In the U.S.A and Puerto Rico call 1-800-426-7378 In Canada (Toronto only) call 416-383-3344 In Canada (all other) call 1-800-565-3344 In other countries contact your dealer, retailer, or other Lenovo authorized service representative.[...]

ENGLISH 27 i Power consumption figures are for the monitor and the power supply combined. Specifications This color monitor (Type-model 9329-Ax9) uses a 19.0-inch TFT LCD. Weight 4.2 kg (9.259 lbs) 6.1 kg (13.45 lbs) Without Stand: With Stand: 19.0 inch (481.84 mm) 376.32 mm 301.056 mm 0.294 mm (H) x 0.294 mm (V) 100 - 240 Vac 60/50 ± 3Hz 1A < [...]

28 FRU Monitor FRU Stand FRU Video Cable User's Guide CD Setup Guide Analog Analog Analog Business Black Business Black Business Black 9329-A P 9 9329-A P 9 9329-A P 9 9329-xx9 9329-xx9 WW WW WW WW WW Service information The following parts are for use by Lenovo service, or Lenovo authorized dealers, to support the customer warranty. Parts are[...]

ENGLISH 29 Notices and trademarks This section contains information on notices and trademarks. Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo[...]

30 Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo ThinkVision IBM is a trademark of the IBM corporation in the United States, other countries, or both and is used under license. E NERGY S TAR and the E NERGY S TAR logo are U.S Govt. registered trademarks. Microsoft, Windows, and Window[...]