Lenovo USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter, User Manual

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Chapter 1. About the USB-to-DVI adapter
This manual contains product description and instructions for installing and using the Lenovo
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USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter (hereafter called the USB-to-DVI adapter).
The appendices of this guide contain warranty information and legal notices.
Product description
The USB-to-DVI adapter is a portable, plug-and-play USB-to-DVI connector that enables you to connect
your computer to a monitor or a projector using an available USB 2.0 port on your computer. It expands
your workspace, thus enabling you to view more data and applications. The USB-to-DVI adapter is
hot-swappable; that is, you can remove it from your computer any time without restarting your
computer.
The USB-to-DVI adapter has the following features:
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Attach both DVI (Digital Visual Interface) digital monitor and VGA (Video Graphics Array) analog
monitor
v Extend (stretched) mode and Mirror (clone) mode settings
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Support Maximum 1920x1200 wide screen resolution
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Image Rotation settings: Normal, Rotated Left, Rotated Right, and Upside-Down image display
Your option package includes the following:
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Lenovo USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter
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USB cable
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DVI-to-VGA monitor adapter (required when attaching VGA analog monitors)
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Lenovo USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter setup poster
v Software and User Guide CD
Installation requirements
Before installing the device, ensure that your computer has one of the following operating systems
installed:
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Microsoft
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Windows
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XP
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Microsoft Windows Vista
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32-bit or 64-bit
Before installing the device, ensure that your computer meets the following hardware requirements:
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At least one available USB 2.0 port
v When you are using a docking station, make sure that the USB ports on the docking station are USB
2.0 compliant.
Note: Before installing this device, it is recommended that you check the Lenovo Support Web sites
(http://www.lenovo.com/support and http://www.lenovo.com/support/monitoraccessories) for
the latest software updates, including updated basic input/output system code (BIOS), utility
programs, device drivers, and other software updates. You are responsible for downloading and
installing designated software updates from the Support Web sites or other electronic media, and
following the instructions that your Service Provider provides.
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