Lenovo L215p Users Guide

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Chapter 2. Adjusting and using your monitor
This section will give you information on adjusting and using your monitor.
Comfort and accessibility
Good ergonomic practice is important to get the most from your personal computer 
and to avoid discomfort. Arrange your workplace and the equipment you use to suit 
your individual needs and the kind of wo rk that you perform. In addition, use 
healthy work habits to maximize your  performance and comfort while using your 
computer. For more...

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• Use the monitor brightness, contrast, and image adjustment controls, if equipped, 
to optimize the image on your screen to meet your visual preferences.
• 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 eyes. Be sure to 
periodically look away from your monitor  screen and focus on a far object to allow 
your eye muscles to relax. If you have qu estions on...

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Adjusting your monitor image
This section describes the control features to adjust your monitor image.
Using the direct access controls
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.
DDC-CI Press and hold for 10 seconds to enable or disable 
the DDC-CI function.
Exit Exit from menu
Image Setup Activates automatic image adjustment....

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Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) controls
To adjust 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 between options using 
  or  , 
then press  
  to select that function. Use    or    to make adjustments. Press    to 
save.
3. Press 
  to move...

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Table 2-2.  OSD functions
OSD Icon on Main 
Menu Submenu Description Controls and 
Adjustments  (Analog) Controls and 
Adjustments  (Digital)
 Brightness/ Contrast BrightnessAdjusts overall brightness Same as Analog
 Contrast Adjusts difference between 
light and dark areas
 Image Position  
Horizontal Position  Moves the image left or right. Controls Locked - 
not required  for digital input
Vertical Position Moves the image up or 
down.
Image Setup AutomaticAutomatically...

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NOVO VISIONOptimize screen for specific tasks
Same as Analog
 Scaling•Original AR:same aspe
ct ratio with input 
signal
• Full Screen :expand image to full screen
 Options InformationShows resolution, refresh rate, and product details.
Note: 
This screen does not allow any changes to 
the settings. Same as Analog
Menu Language This section lists the languages supported by your 
monitor. 
Note: 
The language chosen only affects the 
language of the OSD....

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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 image setup and the 
image controls.
Unlike CRT monitors, which require a high refresh rate to minimize flicker, LCD or 
Flat Panel technology is...

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Understanding power management
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 working day, or 
whenever you expect to leave it unused for long periods during the day.
   
  Table 2-4.  Power indicator
State Power Indicator Screen Restoring...

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Caring for your monitor
Be sure to turn off the power before you perform any maintenance on the monitor. 
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.
• Touch the screen area of your monitor with  sharp or abrasive items. This type of 
contact may cause permanent damage to your screen.
• Use any cleaner which contains an anti-s tatic solution or...