Lenovo Thinkvision L200p Users Guide

							Caring for your monitor
Be sure to turn off the power before you perform any maintenance on the monitor.
Do not:Appl y 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-static solution or similar additives. This
may harm the coating of the screen area.
Do: Lightly dampen
a soft cloth with water and use this to gently wipe the covers
and the screen.
Remove grease or finger marks with
a damp cloth anda little mild detergent.
Detaching the monitor stand
After placing the monitor face down on a clean surface or soft cloth, remove the four
screws from the stand to remove it from the monitor.
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Image rotation
Before rotating the monitor, you should set-up your computer to rotate the image.
R
otating t
he image may require special rotation software or you may find that your
c
omputer  is  pre
loaded  with  video  graphic  drivers  that  allows  image  rotation.  Check
t
he G
raphic Properties setting on your computer to see if this feature is available.
Tr
y these steps to check if image rotation is available on your computer.
1. R
ight-click  on  the  desktop  and  click  Properties.
2. Se
lect the  Settingstab and click  Advanced .
3. I
f you have ATI, select the  Rotation tab and set the preferred rotation. If you have
nVi
dia,  click  the  nVidia  tab, in the left-hand column select  NVRotate , and  then
s
elect t
he preferred rotation. If you have  Intel, select the Intel graphics tab, click
G
raphic Pro
perties , select the  Rotation tab, and then set the preferred rotation.
C
heck  w
ith the manufacturer of your computer to see if graphic drivers with image
ro
tation can be downloaded from their support website.
 
						

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58
42
05
1680 1050
0
83
VAG:
83
DVI:
Swivel
Lift
Pivot
Range:
Range:  -45 , +45
Range:  110.0mm
Yes (clock wise 90 degree)
366.5 mm (14.43 in.)
244.7 mm (  9.63 in.)
471.0 mm (18.54 in.)
433.44 mm (17.06 in.)
270.90 mm (10.67 in.)
433.44 mm (17.06 in.)
100-240 
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							Table 3-1. Monitor specifications for type-model 4434-Hx6  (continued)
Humidity Operating
Storage
Shipping10% to 80%
5% to 95%
5% to 95%
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.
v
If you are replacing an
old monitor, reconnect
it and adjust the
display mode to within
the specified range for
your new monitor.
v If using a Windows
system, restart the
system in safe mode,
then select a supported
display mode for your
computer.
v If these options do not
work, contact the
Customer Support
Center. “Selecting a supported
display mode” on page
2-5
The image
quality is
unnacceptable. The video signal
cable is not
connected with
the monitor or
system
completely.Be sure the signal cable is
firmly plugged into the
system and monitor.
“Connecting and turning
on your monitor” on
page 1-3
The color
settings may be
incorrect. Select another color
setting from the OSD
menu. “Adjusting your monitor
image” on page 2-3
The automatic
image setup
function was not
performed. Perform automatic image
setup.
“Adjusting your monitor
image” on page 2-3
The power
indictator is not
lit and there is
no image. v
The monitor ’s
power switch
is not
switched on.
v The power
cord is loose
or
disconnected.
v There is no
power at the
outlet. v
Be sure the power cord
is connected properly.
v Be sure the outlet has
power.
v Power on the monitor.
v Try using another
power cord.
v Try using another
electrical outlet. “Connecting and turning
on your monitor” on
page 1-3
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							Table 3-2. Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem Possible cause Suggested action Reference
Screen is blank
and power
indicator is
steady amber or
flashing greenThe monitor is in
Standby/Suspend
mode
v
Press any key on the
keyboard or move the
mouse to restore
operation.
v Check the Power
Options settings on
your computer. “Understanding power
management” on page
2-6
The power
indicator is
green, but there
is no image. The video signal
cable is loose or
disconnected
from the system
or monitor.Be sure the video cable is
connected with the
system properly.
“Connecting and turning
on your monitor” on
page 1-3
The monitor
brightness and
contrast are at
the lowest
setting. Adjust the brightness and
contrast setting on the
OSD menu.
“Adjusting your monitor
image” on page 2-3
One or more of
the pixels appear
discolored This is a
characteristic of
the LCD
technology and
is not an LCD
defect.If there are more than
five pixels missing,
contact the Customer
Support Center.
Appendix A, “Service and
Support,” on page A-1
v Fuzzy lines in
text or a
blurry image.
v Horizontal or
vertical lines
through the
image. v
Image setup
has not been
optimized
v Your system
Display
Properties
setting have
not been
optimized. Adjust the resolution
settings on your system
to match the native
resolution for this
monitor:
at 60
Hz. “Adjusting your monitor
image” on page 2-3
“Manual image setup”
Perform automatic image
setup. If automatic image
setup does not help,
perform manual image
setup. “Selecting a supported
display mode” on page
2-5
When working in the
native resolution, you
may find additional
improvements by
adjusting the Dots Per
Inch (DPI) setting on
your system. See the Advanced section
of your system’s display
properties.
Manual image setup
If automatic image setup does not establish 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
orto selectand pressto access.
3. Use
orto select ClockandPhase adjustment.
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Manually installing the monitor driver
Below are steps for manually installing the monitor driver in Microsoft Windows Vista, 
Microsoft. W
indows XP. And  Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional.
Installing the monitor driver in Windows Vista
To install the device driver in Microsoft® Windows Vista, do the following: 
Note: You must download files from the Lenovo Monitor CD to use the Plug and Play feature 
in Win
dows Vista. 
1. Turn off the computer and all attach
ed devices. 
2. Ensure that
 the monitor is connected correctly. 
3. Turn on the monitor and then the system unit. Allow your computer to start the Windows  Vista operating system. 
4. Open the 
Display Propertieswindow by clicking Start, Control Panel
and then double-clicking the Hardware and Soundicon.
5. Click  thePersonalization icon .
6. Click  the Display Settings  icon.
7. Click  the Advanced Settings  button.
8. Click  theMonitor tab.
9. Click the  Properties button. 
11.  Open the " Update Driver Software-Generic PnP Monitor " window by clicking on 
Update Driver 
and then click  the "Browse my computer for driver sfotware " button .
12.  Select “ Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer ” and then c
lick the Nextbutton.
13. Insert the Lenovo Monitor CD  into the CD drive and click the  Have Disk button. 
15. Select  L 200pwD and click  Next. The files will be copied from 
 the CD to your hard disk drive. 
16.  Close all open windows and remove the CD. 
17. Restart the computer. 
The system will automatically select the maximum refresh rate and 
corresponding Color Matching Profiles. 
10.
 Click the  Drivert
 ab.
Note: On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality. Lenovo 
r
ecommends  usin
g  either 1680 x 1050 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz, or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz.
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Click on the  Browse button and navigate to the following directory:
X
:\Monitor  D
rivers\Windows Vista (wher eX  is the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive).
14.  S
elect the " L200pwD .inf" file and click the  Open button. Click the  OK  button.
 
						

							To use the Plug and Play feature in Windows XP, files should be loaded from the
Refe rence and Driver CD .
Note: This section must be completed before continuing with the Windows XP
automatic image setup.
2. Ensure tha� he monitor is connected correctly.
3. Turn on the monitor and then the system unit. Allow the system to boot into Windows XP.
4. Open the Display Properties window by clicking
Panel, and then double-clicking the Displayicon.
5. Click the
tab.
6. Click the Advanced
7. Click theMonitortab.
8. Click the Properties
9. Click theDriverstab.
10. Open the Hardware Update Wizard window by clicking onUpdate Driver,
and then click Next.
11. Select Install from
a list or Specific location(Advanced) , and then clickNext.
15. ChooseL200pwD and click OK. The files will be copied
from the CD to your hard disk drive.
16. Close all open windows and remove the CD.
17. Restart the system. The system will automatically select the maximum refresh rate and corresponding Color Matching Profiles.
Note: On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a faster refresh rate does not improve
display quality. Lenovo recommends using either 1680 x 1050 at a refresh rate of 60
Hz, or 640
x 480 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz.
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Installing the monitor driver in Windows XP
 
13. 
Cl
ick on the 
Browse button and navigate to the following directory:
X
:\Monitor  D
rivers\ Windows XP & Windows 2000
(
wher eX  is t
he drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive).
14.    Select t
he " L200pwD .inf" file and click the  Open button. Click the  OK  button.
 
						

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Installing the monitor driver in Windows 2000
To use the Plug and Play feature in Windows 2000, files should be loaded from the
Reference and Driver CD.
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Click on the  Browse button and navigate to the following directory:
X
:\Monitor  D
rivers\ Windows XP & Windows 2000
(
wher eX  is t
he drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive).
S
elect t
he " L200pwD.inf " file and click the  Open button. Click the  OK  button.
 
						

							Manually installing the Soft OSM
Below are steps for manually installing the Soft OSM.
1. I
nsert Lenovo Monitor CD into the CD drive. The CD menu displays.
S
elect “ I
nstall Soft OSM ” and follow the on-screen instructions.
O
r yo
u can navigate to the following directory to find Soft OSM setup
p
rogram:   X
:\Soft  OSM  Drivers
(
where X is t
he drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive).
2. T
his is a Licenses Agreement dialog box , select and click  Next.
3. Select a directory for Soft OSM installation or keep the default directory, click
S
tart   t
o  install.
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4. It will take several seconds to copy the files to your computer.
5. When th eView Readme File  dialog box appears , click OK.
6. Restart your computer.
7. After the computer has started up, you can see a monitor icon in the lower
rig
ht hand corner of the desktop .Double click the icon, you can use Soft OSM
to  d
o  adjusting right now.
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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 accordance with
product specifications and instructions, natural or personal disaster, or
unauthorize d alterations, repairs or modifications.
Th e following are examples of misuse or abuse and not covered by warranty:
.
.
.Images burned onto the screen of a CRT monitor. Burned image is preventable
by utilizing
a moving screen saver or power management.
Physica l damage to covers, bezel, base and cables.
Scratches or punctures on monitor screens.
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t t
Service and Support,