background image

6. When the dot pattern appears, press the "     " button at 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 returns to a normal display.

7. To clear the Image setup test pattern, press the Esc key on your

keyboard. 

You have completed the monitor setup for Windows. If you are using the
DOS operating system, go to "Image setup for DOS" on page 15.

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To set up the monitor automatically in Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows
NT, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows XP, do the following:

1. Turn on the monitor first; then turn on the computer.

If the message "Check Signal Cable" is displayed, or if nothing is

displayed, check:

• That the video interface cable is not connected properly.

• The correct video adapter card is not installed.

• The correct supported display mode is selected for your computer.

2.  Wait approximately 15 minutes for the monitor to warm up.

3.  If the icon bar and tool bar are displayed, drag them to the bottom of the

screen.

4. Insert 

the 

User's Guide and Installation Files CD

into the computer's

CD-ROM drive.

5. Check the operating system installed on your computer and follow the

instructions from the table below.

i

If the monitor is in standby
mode, it may automatically

turn off while you are waiting for
it to warm up.

i

The size and diversity of the
dot pattern varies with the

screen resolution.

Step 1

Select

RUN 

Open program manager

Select

RUN

Type 

e:\TESTPAT

where e is the

letter of your CD-ROM drive, then
press Enter.

Step 2

Step 3

Operating

System

Image setup for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000,
Windows Me, or Windows XP

Operating system installation steps

Windows 95
Windows 98,
Windows 2000,
Windows NT,
Windows Me or
Windows XP

Summary of Contents for ThinkVision L190

Page 1: ...L190 User s Guide ThinkVision Monitor L190 English R ...

Page 2: ...First Edition July 2005 ii i Note For important information refer to the Monitor Safety Troubleshooting and Warranty booklet that comes with this monitor ...

Page 3: ...ows 95 98 11 Windows 2000 Me 12 Windows XP 13 Automatic Image setup 14 Image setup 14 Image setup for DOS 15 Image setup for Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows NT Windows Me or Windows XP 16 Manual Image setup 17 Adjusting your LCD monitor 18 User controls 18 On screen display OSD controls 19 Further information 22 Display modes 22 Power management 23 Product disposal 23 Troubleshooting 24...

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Page 5: ...sult in overheating Always connect power cords and signal cables in the correct order and ensure that all power cord connectors are securely and completely plugged into receptacles Do not use any power adapter that shows corrosion at the ac input pins and or shows signs of overheating such as deformed plastic at the ac input or anywhere on the power adapter Do not use any power cords where the ele...

Page 6: ...t circuit which could shorten the life of the battery and can also pose a safety hazard Do not let rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries completely discharge or store these batteries in a discharged state Computers generate heat when turned on and when batteries are charging Notebook PCs can generate a significant amount of heat due to their compact size Always follow these basic precautions Do not l...

Page 7: ...suitable on board sub system or Video Adapter card that can support SXGA 1280 x 1024 XGA 1024 x 768 SVGA 800 x 600 or VGA 640 x 480 at 60Hz In addition to your monitor your option package includes the following User s Guide and Installation Files CD Monitor Safety Troubleshooting and Warranty booklet ThinkVision Monitor L190 Setup Guide Power Cord L190 ThinkVision Monitor Analog Interface Cable At...

Page 8: ...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 ...

Page 9: ... you should consider before you set up your monitor Workplace preparation Height Position the monitor so that the top of the screen is slightly below your eye level when you sit at your workstation Orientation 1 Choose a position that gives the least reflection from lights and windows usually at a right angle to any windows 2 Position the monitor directly in front of you so that you do not have to...

Page 10: ... you can work comfortably and reduce fatigue Rest Take regular breaks Vary your posture stand up and stretch occasionally as prolonged use of computer workstations can be tiring Back Sit back in your chair and use the backrest Hands Adjust the seat height so that your forearms are approximately horizontal and your wrists are straight when using the keyboard Your upper arms should be relaxed with y...

Page 11: ...cting the analog signal cable connect the free end of the attached signal cable to the 15 pin monitor port on the computer and tighten the screws Figure A Be sure to read the Safety Information located in the Monitor Safety Troubleshooting and Warranty booklet before carrying out this procedure 3 Connect the power cord to the monitor and then plug the power cord into a properly grounded outlet Nex...

Page 12: ...rn 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 using the analog connector run Image setup by following the instructions in the Automatic Image setup section on page 14 Turning on your monitor ...

Page 13: ... a Click the Advanced button b Click the Monitor tab c Open the Update Device Driver Wizard window by clicking on the Change button and then select the Next button d Select Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver and then select the Next button e Proceed to Step 7 7 Insert the User s Guide and Installation Files CD into the CD drive and click the ...

Page 14: ... Update Driver and then click the Next button 11 Select Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver and then click the Next button 12 Insert the User s Guide and Installation Files CD into the CD drive and click the Have Disk button 13 Click OK 14 Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected and then select the DRIVERS folder 15 Select Lenovo L190 moni...

Page 15: ... and then click the Next button 11 Select Install from a list or Specific location Advanced and then click the Next button 12 Insert the User s Guide and Installation Files CD into the CD drive and click the Have Disk button 13 Click OK 14 Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected and then select the DRIVERS folder 15 Select Lenovo L190 monitor and click OK The files will be copied from the CD t...

Page 16: ...th Windows and DOS You may run versions of Image setup in any order Before you begin Image setup for your computer make sure the computer video mode is set in the range of the supported screen resolution shown in the table on page 22 You should perform Image setup for each screen mode you use Automatic Image setup Image setup Before carrying out this section it is very important that the correct m...

Page 17: ...y 15 minutes for the monitor to warm up 3 Insert the User s Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer s CD ROM drive 4 Display the command prompt screen of the DOS full screen display 5 Type d TESTPAD where d is the letter of the CD ROM drive 6 Press enter 7 Select the number for the color or text mode you want to set up 8 Select the number for the video mode you want to set up You can rep...

Page 18: ...at the video interface cable is not connected properly The correct video adapter card is not installed The correct supported display mode is selected for your computer 2 Wait approximately 15 minutes for the monitor to warm up 3 If the icon bar and tool bar are displayed drag them to the bottom of the screen 4 Insert the User s Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer s CD ROM drive 5 Che...

Page 19: ...onitor to display the initial OSD menu 4 Use the Right Arrow button to select the Image setup icon and press the OSD Enter button to access the function 5 Use the Right Arrow button to select manual Press the OK button twice to select clock 6 Use the Arrow buttons to manually adjust to correct for jitter or noise in the image Press the OK button 7 Press OK and use the Arrow buttons to adjust phase...

Page 20: ...ting your LCD monitor User controls USER CONTROL FEATURES i The image is already optimized for many display modes however the user controls can be used to adjust the image to your liking i The settings are saved after adjustment and when exiting the OSD and will be effective thereafter ThinkVision Icon Direct access functions Switches the monitors on and off Displays the Brightness adjustment Exec...

Page 21: ...stments for parameters allow the LCD monitor to warm up for at least 15 minutes before making any screen adjustment Brightness Contrast Exit OK Brightness Contrast Brightness Adjusts overall screen brightness Cancel OK Brightness 0 92 100 Cancel OK OSD functions OSD Icon Description Sub menus Control and adjustments Adjusts brightness Adjusts contrast Brightness Contrast Sub menu Adjustment screen...

Page 22: ...ve This selection enables you to adjust the focus of the display remove any horizontal noise and sharpen the image of the characters If manual is selected the user will go to the manual adjustment screen If Auto is selected the image will automatically adjust The Image setup function is used to adjust the level of noise in the video signal which causes horizontal lines or areas on the screen where...

Page 23: ...n affects only the language of the OSD Select one of the six languages to use for the OSD Your selection does not affect any software running on the computer Language Changes the position of the OSD on the screen Menu Position Cancel Reset Reset should return all available functions to their factory presets Note The language will not change unless it is adjusted through the Language menu Exits fro...

Page 24: ...ssible configure your computer for 1280 x 1024 addressability at 60Hz vertical refresh rate For the display modes listed below the screen image has been optimized during manufacture Factory set display modes Further information Display modes Addressability Refresh rate Horizontal frequency 640 x 350 70 8 Hz 31 5 kHz 640 x 480 59 9 Hz 31 5 kHz 640 x 480 66 6 Hz 35 0 kHz 640 x 480 72 8 Hz 37 8 kHz 6...

Page 25: ...novo has determined that this product meets the Energy Star 2000 guidelines for energy efficiency 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 Power management The fluorescent lamps in the liquid crystal display contain a small amount of mercury Dispose of it as required by local ordinances ...

Page 26: ...ntrols section on page 18 Power management section on page 23 Connecting your monitor section on page 9 Adjust brightness and contrast Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to restore operation Check the Power Management software on your computer Press the button to switch between analog and digital mode If the panel is the wrong mode for the signal being provided the monitor appears to ...

Page 27: ...r is steady amber Image appears to be smeared Image appears to be discolored A few dots are missing discolored or inappropriately lighted User controls section on page 20 User controls section on page 20 Select Image setup menu in the OSD Then select Manual to adjust Clock Phase settings Adjust the Color settings Connecting your monitor section on page 9 Check that the signal cable is firmly conne...

Page 28: ...ve Before calling please have available as much of the following information as possible 1 Model and serial number from the label on your monitor 2 Purchase receipt 3 Description of problem 4 Computer type and model 5 System configuration hardware fitted etc 6 System BIOS version number 7 Operating System and version number 8 Display driver version number 9 Video Adapter Type Help and service info...

Page 29: ... to 80 5 to 95 5 to 95 Image Power Input Power Consumption Video Input Communications Sync Input VESA DDC Type DDC 1 2B Supported Display Modes Environment Without Stand With Stand Viewable Image Size Maximum Height Maximum Width Pixel Pitch Supply Voltage Rated Current On Mode Sleep Mode Off Mode Input Signal Horizontal Addressability Vertical Addressability Clock Frequency Standard modes Horizon...

Page 30: ...Black 9329 AP9 9329 AP9 9329 AP9 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 for service use only Model Type 9329 Ax9 Description P N Video 40Y8380 73P4592 22P9262 40Y8385 40Y7469 Color MTM Geography ...

Page 31: ...S THIS PUBLICATION AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions therefore this statement may not apply to you This information could include technical inaccurac...

Page 32: ...ppropriate without incurring any obligation to you Any references in this publication to non Lenovo Web sites are provided for convenience only and do not in any manner serve as an endorsement of those Web sites The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product and use of those Web sites is at your own risk Any performance data contained herein was determined i...

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