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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

 

blue

 

The

 

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

 

blue

,

b

ut

 t

here

 

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:

 

1280

 

x

 

1024

 

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

 

   

or

 

   

to

 

select

 

   

and

 

press

 

   

to

 

access.

 

3.

   

Use

 

   

or

 

   

to

 

select

 

Clock

 

and

 

Phase

 

adjustment.

 

 

Chapter

 

3.

 

Reference

 

information

 

3-3

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Page 2: ...closure by the Government is subject to the GSA ADP Schedule contract with Lenovo Group Limited if any or the standard terms of this commercial license or if the agency is unable to accept this Program under these terms then we provide this Program under the provisions in set forth Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights at FAR 52 227 19 when applicable or under Rights in Data General FAR 5...

Page 3: ...habits 2 2 Accessibility information 2 2 Adjusting your monitor image 2 3 Using the direct access controls 2 3 Using the On Screen Display OSD controls 2 3 Selecting a supported display mode 2 5 Understanding power management 2 6 Caring for your monitor 2 7 Detaching the monitor stand 2 7 Chapter 3 Reference information 3 1 Monitor specifications 3 1 Troubleshooting 3 2 Manual image setup 3 3 Manu...

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Page 5: ...ase and handling your monitor To set up your monitor please see the illustrations below Note Do not touch the monitor within the screen area The screen area is glass and can be damaged by rough handling or excessive pressure Copyright Lenovo 2006 1 1 Chapter 1 Getting started This User s Guide contains detailed information on f f fff f fffffff F FFFF y Flat Panel Monitor For a quick overview pleas...

Page 6: ...setting user controls and using the cable lock slot Types of adjustments Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range 4 30 User controls Your monitor has controls on the front which are used to adjust the display For information on how to use these controls please see Adjusting your monitor image on page 2 3 1 2 Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide ...

Page 7: ...o attach it Setting up your monitor This section provides information to help you set up your monitor Connecting and turning on your monitor Note Be sure to read the Safety Information located in the Monitor Safety Troubleshooting and Warranty Guide before carrying out this procedure 1 Power off your computer and all attached devices and unplug the computer power cord Chapter 1 Getting started 1 3...

Page 8: ...r Note One end of the signal cable is already pre attached to your monitor 3 Insert the power cord into the monitor then plug the monitor power cord and the computer cord into grounded electrical outlets 4 Power on the monitor and the computer 1 4 Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide ...

Page 9: ...page 3 3 Registering your option Thank you for purchasing this Lenovo product Please take a few moments to register your product and provide us with information that will help Lenovo to better serve you in the future Your feedback is valuable to us in developing products and services that are important to you as well as in developing better ways to communicate with you Register your option on the ...

Page 10: ...nitor for comfortable viewing by considering the following items v Viewing distance Optimal viewing distances for monitors range from approximately 510mm to 760mm 20 in to 30 in and can vary depending on ambient light and time of day You can achieve different viewing distances by repositioning your monitor or by modifying your posture or chair position Use a viewing distance that is most comfortab...

Page 11: ...r components and office furniture to best suit your preferences now and as your preferences change over time v Minor changes in posture can help avoid discomfort The longer you sit and work with your computer the more important it is to observe your working posture Avoid assuming any one posture for an extended period of time Periodically make minor modifications in your posture to help deter any ...

Page 12: ...y OSD as shown below 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 backwards through the sub menus and exit from the OSD 4 Press and hold for 10 seconds to l...

Page 13: ...intensity of red green and blue Preset mode v Default v Reddish v Bluish Custom v Red Increases or decreases the saturation of red in the image v Green Increases or decreases the saturation of green in the image v Blue Increases or decreases the saturation of blue in the image v Save Saves the custom color choices Options Information Shows resolution refresh rate and product details Note This scre...

Page 14: ...d 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 ...

Page 15: ...veral 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 Operation Compliance On Steady blue Normal Standby Suspend Steady amber Blank Press a key or move the mouse There may be a slight delay b...

Page 16: ...tact may cause permanent damage to your screen v Use any cleaner which contains an anti static solution or similar additives This may harm the coating of the screen area Do v Lightly dampen a soft cloth with water and use this to gently wipe the covers and the screen v Remove grease or finger marks with a damp cloth and a little mild detergent Detaching the monitor stand Gently squeeze both ends o...

Page 17: ...m 13 3 in 0 264 mm 010 in V Power input Supply voltage Max supply current 100 240 V ac 60 50 3 Hz 1 5 A Power consumption Note Power consumption figures are for the monitor and the power supply combined Normal operation Standby Suspend Off 35 W 2 W 1 W Video input Input signal Horizontal addressability Vertical addressability Clock frequency Analog Direct Drive 75 ohm 0 7 V 1280 pixels max 1024 li...

Page 18: ... 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 colo...

Page 19: ...r 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 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz Adjusting your monitor image on pa...

Page 20: ...s Vista operating system 4 Open the Display Properties window by clicking Start Control Panel and then double clicking the Hardware and Sound icon 5 Click the Personalization icon 6 Click the Display Settings icon 7 Click the Advanced Settings button 8 Click the Monitor tab 9 Click the Properties button 11 Open the Update Driver Software Generic PnP Monitor window by clicking on Update Driver and ...

Page 21: ...dow by clicking on Update Driver and then click Next 11 Select Install from a list or Specific location Advanced and then click Next 12 Insert the Setup CD into the CD drive then click the Have Disk button 13 Click OK 14 Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected 15 Choose LEN114C Monitor and click OK The files will be copied from the CD to your hard disk drive 16 Close all open windows and remov...

Page 22: ...I can choose a specific driver and then click Next 12 Insert the Setup CD into the CD drive then click the Have Disk button 13 Click OK 14 Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected 15 Choose LEN114C Monitor 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 re...

Page 23: ...rmation for model 4428 Ax1 Chapter 3 Reference information 3 7 L L L172 FRU stand assembled with base L L L172 FRU signal cable L L L172 FRU Monitor Black Table 3 3 List of service parts l L FR U Field R eplaceable Unit Part number 4428 AB1 4428 AB1 D escription 4428 AB1 Color M achine Type M odel M T M L L L172 Monitor 30R5647 Black 30R5648 30R5139 41A1598 Black Black l L 4428 AB1 ...

Page 24: ...e problem v Hardware and software configuration information for your system If possible be at your computer Your technical support representative might want to walk you through the problem during the call Worldwide telephone list Phone numbers are subject to change without notice For the most current phone numbers go to http www lenovo com think support and click Support phone list Country or Regi...

Page 25: ...021 Spanish Costa Rica 284 3911 Spanish Croatia 0800 0426 Cyprus 357 22 841100 Czech Republic 420 2 7213 1316 Denmark Up and running support 4520 8200 Warranty service and support 7010 5150 Danish Dominican Republic 566 4755 566 5161 ext 8201 Toll Free within the Dominican Republic 1 200 1929 Spanish Ecuador 1 800 426911 Spanish El Salvador 250 5696 Spanish Estonia 386 61 1796 699 Finland Up and r...

Page 26: ... English please wait for the Japanese voice prompt to end and an operator will answer Please ask for English support please and your call will be transferred to an English speaking operator PC Software 0120 558 695 Overseas calls 81 44 200 8666 Japanese Korea 1588 5801 Korean Latvia 386 61 1796 699 Lithuania 386 61 1796 699 Luxembourg 352 298 977 5063 French Malaysia 1800 88 8558 English Bahasa Me...

Page 27: ...erland Up and running support 058 333 0900 Warranty service and support 0800 55 54 54 German French Italian Taiwan 886 2 8723 9799 Mandarin Thailand 1 800 299 229 Thai Turkey 00800 4463 2041 Turkish United Kingdom Up and running support 01475 555 055 Warranty service and support hardware 08705 500 900 Warranty service and support software 08457 151 516 English United States 1 800 426 7378 English ...

Page 28: ...o you This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication Lenovo may make improvements and or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this publication at any time without notice The products described in this document are not int...

Page 29: ...hould verify the applicable data for their specific environment B 2 Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States other countries or both Lenovo ThinkCentre ThinkPad ThinkVision ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR logo are registered US trademarks Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States...

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