ThinkVision F2231p
User Guide
Machine Types: 60DE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS GUIDE------------------------------------------------------------------------1
NATIONAL CONVENTIONS---------------------------------------------------------------1
FCC NOTICE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
PRECAUTIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
SETUP THE STAND AND BASE ------------------------------------------------------- 4
ADJUSTING VIEWING ANGLE ---------------------------------------------------------- 4
ATTACHING THE CABLES --------------------------------------------------------------- 6
WALL MOUNTING -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
EXTERNAL CONTROLS ------------------------------------------------------------------ 8
OSD SETTINGS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
IMAGE ADJUSTMENT ------------------------------------------------------------------ 10
LED INDICATORS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10
PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS ------------------------------------------------------
SPECIFICATIONS --------------------------------------------------------------------------
PRESET DISPLAY MODES -----------------------------------------------------------
PIN ASSIGNMENTS ---------------------------------------------------------------------
PLUG AND PLAY -------------------------------------------------------------------------
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About This Guide
• Technical Support : provides tips and solutions for common problems.
• Product Information: lists the technical specications of the monitor.
This guide describes the monitor’s features, setup, and operation. lnformation in this document is
subject to change without notice.
The sections are as follows:
• Safety Instructions: lists safety information.
• Setup: describes the initial setup process.
• Using the Monitor: gives an overview of how to use the monitor.
National Conventions
The following subsections describe national conventions used in this document.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or
in italic type. These blocks are notes, cautions, and warnings, and they are used as follows:
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of
your computer system
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data
and tells you how to avoid the problem
WARNING: A WARNING indicates the potential for bodily harm and tells you how to
avoid the problem
Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may be unaccompanied by an icon. In such
cases, the specic presentation of the warning is mandated by regulatory authority.
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FCC Notice
FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement WARNING: (FOR FCC CERTIFIED
MODELS)
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTICE :
1. The changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with
the emission limits.
3. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized
modication to this equipment. It is there sponsibilities of the user to correct such
interference.
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Precautions
• Do not use the monitor near water, e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry
tub, swimming pool or in a wet basement.
Do not place the monitor on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the monitor falls, it can
injure a person and cause serious damage to the appliance. Use only a cart or stand
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the monitor. If you mount the monitor
on a wall or shelf, use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer and follow the kit
• Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To
ensure reliable operation of the monitor and to protect it from overheating, be sure these
openings are not blocked or covered. Do not place the monitor on a bed, sofa, rug, or
similar surface. Do not place the monitor near or over a radiator or heat register. Do not
place the monitor in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided.
• The monitor should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer
• The monitor is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug, a plug with a third
(grounding) pin. This plug will t only into a grounded power outlet as a safety feature.
If your outlet does not accommodate the three-wire plug, have an electrician install the
correct outlet, or use an adapter to ground the appliance safely. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the grounded plug.
• Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long periods of time.
This will protect the monitor from damage due to power surges.
• Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in re or electric
• Never push any object into the slot on the monitor cabinet. It could short circuit parts
causing a re or electric shock. Never spill liquids on the monitor.
• Do not attempt to service the monitor yourself; opening or removing covers can expose
you to dangerous voltages and other hazards. Please refer all servicing to qualied
• To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed computers which
have appropriate congured receptacles marked between 100 - 240V AC, Min. 5A.
• The wall socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
• Please make sure to clean the cabinet regularly with the provided cloth , you can use
soft-cleanser to clean the stain , instead of severe spray cleanser which will cauterize the
• Don’t leak liquid into monitor which will result in the damage of chassis or component.
Please unplug before cleaning ,and do not scratch the screen with hard things.
WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specied in this
documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical hazards, and/or mechanical
hazards
Read and follow these precautions when connecting and using your computer monitor:
For displays with glossy bezels the user should consider the placement of the display as
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the bezel may cause disturbing reflections from surrounding light and bright surfaces.
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