Lenovo L1961 User Manual
L1961 Wide Flat Panel Monitor
User’s Guide
Product numbers
0566-AB1
L1961wA
First Edition ( )
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Contents
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Chapter1. Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Shipping contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Attaching the base and handling your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
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Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monitor controls
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Cable lock slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting and turning on your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Registering your option
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Chapter 2. Adjusting and using your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Comfort and accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Arranging your work area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Positioning your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Quick tips for healthy work habits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Adjusting your monitor image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Using the direct access controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Selecting a supported display mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Understanding power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Caring for your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Detaching the monitor stand
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Chapter 3. Reference information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Monitor specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Manual image setu p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Manually installing the monitor driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Installing the monitor driver in Windows 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Installing the monitor driver in Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Installing the monitor driver in Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Appendix A. Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Registering your option
Online technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Telephone technical support
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Appendix B. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Recycling information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Trademark s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
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Safety information
General Safety guidelines
For tips to help you use your computer safely,go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety information.
DANGER
To avoid shock hazard:
Do not remove the covers.
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Do not operate this product unless the stand is attached.
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Do not connect or disconnect this product during an electrical storm.
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The power cord plug must be connected to a properly wired and grounded power
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outlet.
Any equipment to which this product will be attached must also be connected to
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properly wired and grounded power outlets.
To isolate the monitor from the electrical supply, you must remove the plug from
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the power outlet. The power outlet should be easily accessible.
Handling:
If your monitor weighs more than 18kg(39.68 lb), it is recommended that it be
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moved or lifted by two people.
Product Disposal (TFT Monitors):
The fluorescent lamp in the liquid crystal display contains mercury; dispose
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according to local, state, or federal laws.
The following are safety instruction:
While using VESA mount application, the AC inlet must face to down side. Do not
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face any other position.
Lenovo suggests that standard power line provided by Lenovo should be used
otherwise, Lenovo bears no liability for any problem resulting from the use of the
power line of other manufacturers.
For displays with glossy bezels the user should consider the placement of the display
as the bezel may cause disturbing reflections from surrounding light and bright
surfaces.
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Chapter 1. Getting started
This User’s Guide contains detailed information of your Flat Panel Monitor. For a
quick overview, please see the Setup Poster that was shipped with your monitor.
Shipping contents
The product package should include the following items:
• Setup Poster
• Reference and Driver CD
• Flat Panel Monitor
• Power Cord
• Analog Interface Cable
Attaching the base 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.
1.Carefully lays the monitor on a flat surface.
2.Assemble the base with the monitor's stand.
Note:To attach a VESA mount, please see "Detaching the monitor stand" on page 2-9.
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Product overview
This section will provide information on adjusting monitor positions, setting user
controls, and using the cable lock slot.
Adjusting the tilt
The illustration below shows the tilt range of the monitor. For more information,
see “Positioning your monitor” on page 2-1.
Monitor controls
Your monitor has controls on the front which are used to adjust the display.
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For information on how to use these controls, please see “Adjusting your monitor
image” on page 2-3.
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Cable lock slot
Your monitor is equipped with a cable lock slot located on the rear of your monitor (in
the lower position). Please see the instructions that come with the cable lock to learn
how to
using it.
Setting up your monitor
This section provides information on how to set up your monitor.
Connecting and turning on your monitor
Note: Be sure to read the Safety information located on page iii before carrying out
this procedure .
1. Power off your computer and all attached devices, and unplug the computer
power cord.
2. Connect the analog signal cable to
other end on the back of the computer.
the VGA connector of the monitor and the
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Insert the power cord into the monitor , then plug the monitor power cord and
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the computer cord into grounded electrical outlets.
Note: A certified power supply cord has to be used with this equipment. The
relevant national installation and/or equipment regulations shall be considered. A
certified power supply cord not lighter than ordinary polyvinyl chloride flexible
cord according to IEC 60227 (designation H05VV-F 3G 0.75mm2 or H05VVH2-F2
3G0.75mm2) shall be used. Alternative a flexible cord be of synthetic rubber according
to IEC 60245 (designation H05RR-F 3G 0.75mm2) shall be used.
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Power on the monitor and the computer.
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To install the monitor driver, insert the Reference and Driver CD, click Install
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driver,and follow the on-screen instructions.
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To optimize your monitor image, press the Automatic Image Setup key.
tomatic image setup requires that the monitor is warmed up for at least 15
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minutes. This is not required for normal operation.
Note: If automatic image setup does not establish the image that you prefer, perform
manual image setup. See “Manual image setup” on page 3
Registering your option
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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 following Web site:
http://www.lenovo.com/register
Lenovo will send you information and updates on your registered product unless
you indicate on the Web site questionnaire that you do not want to receive further
information.
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