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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 eye fatigue or visual discomfort,...

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Adjusting your monitor image
This section describes the user control features for adjusting your monitor image.
Using the direct access controls
The direct access controls can be used when the On Screen Display (OSD) is not 
displayed.
   
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) controls
To adiust 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...

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

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Input video signal
This monitor can accept video signals through two 
different connectors. Most desktop computers use 
a D-SUB connector
- Selects D-SUB (Analog)
Same as Analog
 OptionsInformation
Shows 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. It has no effect...

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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 inherently...

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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
StatePower Indicator Screen
Restoring 
Operation Compliance
On greenNormal...

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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 similar...

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Chapter 3. Reference information
This section contains monitor specifications,  instructions to manually install the 
monitor driver, troubleshooting info rmation, and service information.
Monitor specifications
  
Table 3-1. Monitor specifications for L2230x Wide USB Port Replicator Monitor
DimensionsHeight
Depth
Wi d t h
StandTiltRange:  °, +20 °
VESA mount Supported
ImageViewable image size
Maximum height
Maximum width
Pixel pitch
Power inputSupply voltage
Max supply current
90-264VAC...

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CommunicationsVESA DDC
Supported Display Modes 
(VESA Standard modes 
between noted ranges) Horizontal frequency
Vertical frequency
50 Hz - 75 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 40 ° C (32 ° to 113 ° F)
-20 ° to 60 ° C (-4 ° to 140 ° F)
-20 ° to 60 ° C (-4 ° to 140 ° F)
Humidity Operating
Storage
Shipping 5% to 95% 
5% to 95% 
Table 3-1. 
Monitor specifications for L2230x Wide USB Port Replicator Monitor
 DDC-CI
30 kHz - 83 kHz
1920 x...

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Troubleshooting
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 Suggested action Reference
The words Out 
of Range are 
shown on the 
screen, and the 
power indicator 
is flashing green. The system is set to a 
display mode which 
is not supported by 
the monitor.
If you are...