Lenovo L2364 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User Manual

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  • Page 1 L2364 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
  • Page 2: Product Numbers

    Product numbers L2364wA 1187-HB1 First Edition (April 2011) © Copyright Lenovo 2011. LENOVO products data computer software are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to use reproduction and disclosure.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information ............iii General Safety guidelines .
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    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. • Do not operate this product unless the stand is attached.
  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    Chapter 1. Getting started This User’s Guide contains detailed information on the 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: •...
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    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 tile and swivel 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.
  • Page 7: Cable Lock Slot

    Cable lock slot Your monitor is equipped with a cable lock slot located on the rear of your monitor (in the lower position). HDMI D-SUB Chapter 1.
  • Page 8: Setting Up Your Monitor

    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. Power off your computer and all attached devices, and unplug the computer power cord. Connect the cables according to below icon indication.
  • Page 9 Connect the digital cable to the DVI connector of the monitor and the other end on the back of the computer. HDMI Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the monitor HDMI connector and the other end to the computer if it has one HDMI output connector. HDMI HDMI Connect the audio cable to audio jack of the monitor and the other end on the...
  • Page 10 Connect the audio cable to audio jack of the monitor and the other end on the external speaker audio in jack. HDMI Insert the power cord into the monitor, then plug the monitor power cord and the computer cord into grounded electrical outlets. Note: A certified power supply cord has to be used with this equipment.
  • Page 11 Power on the monitor and the computer. 10. To install the monitor driver, insert the Reference and Driver CD, click Install driver, and follow the on-screen instructions. 11. To optimize your monitor image, press the Automatic Image Setup key. Automatic image setup requires that the monitor is warmed up for at least 15 minutes. This is not required for normal operation.
  • Page 12: Chapter 2. Adjusting And Using Your Monitor

    For more detailed information on any of these topics, visit the Healthy Computing Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/healthycomputing/. Arranging your work area Use a work surface of appropriate height and available working area to allow you to work in comfort.
  • Page 13: Quick Tips For Healthy Work Habits

    • Use the monitor brightness, contrast controls, if equipped to optimize the image on your screen to meet your visual preferences. • Keep your monitor screen clean so you can focus on the screen’s contents. Any concentrated and sustained visual activity can be tiring for your eyes. Be sure to periodically look away from your monitor screen and focus on a far object to allow your eye muscles to relax.
  • Page 14: Adjusting Your Monitor Image

    Adjusting your monitor image This section describes the control features to adjust your monitor image. Using the direct access controls The direct access controls can be used when the On Screen Display (OSD) is not displayed. Table 2-1. Direct access controls Icon Control Description...
  • Page 15: Using The On-Screen Display (Osd) Controls

    Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) controls To adjust the settings, the user controls can be viewed through the OSD. Brightness/Contrast Brightness Exit Left To use the controls: Press to open the main OSD menu. to move among the icons. Select an icon and press function.
  • Page 16 Table 2-2. OSD functions OSD Icon on Main Menu Submenu Brightness Brightness/ Contrast Contrast Horizontal Position Image Position Vertical Position Automatic Image Setup Manual Color Image Properties Input video signal Controls and Adjustments Description Adjusts overall brightness Adjusts difference between light and dark areas Moves the image left or right.
  • Page 17 Table 2-2. OSD functions OSD Icon on Main Menu Submenu Scaling NOVO VISION Information Options Menu Language Menu Position Factory default Accessibility Exit Controls and Adjustments Description • Selects type of scaled image. • Original AR: same aspect ratio with input signal.
  • Page 18: Selecting A Supported Display Mode

    This is normal and the image can be readjusted using automatic image setup and the image controls. Unlike CRT monitors, which require a high refresh rate to minimize flicker, LCD or Flat Panel technology is inherently flicker-free. Note: If your system has previously been used with a CRT monitor and is currently configured to a display mode outside the range of this monitor, you may need to reattach the CRT monitor temporarily until you have re-configured the system;...
  • Page 19: Understanding Power Management

    Understanding power management Power management is invoked when the computer recognizes that you have not used your mouse or keyboard for a user-definable period. There are several 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.
  • Page 20: Caring For Your Monitor

    Caring for your monitor Be sure to turn off the power before you perform any maintenance on the monitor. Do not: • Apply water or liquid directly to your monitor. • Use solvents or abrasives. • Use flammable cleaning materials to clean your monitor or any other electrical equipment.
  • Page 21 Step 3: Remove the base from the monitor, refer to "Detaching the monitor base and stand". Step 4: Attach the mounting bracket from the VESA compatible wall mounting kit (100mm x100mm distance), VESA Mounting Screw M4 x 10 mm. Step 5: Attach the LCD display to the wall, following the instructions in the wall- mounting kit.
  • Page 22: Chapter 3. Reference Information

    Chapter 3. Reference information This section contains monitor specifications, instructions to manually install the monitor driver, troubleshooting information, and service information. Monitor specifications Table 3-1. Monitor specifications for type-model L2364wA Dimensions Stand VESA mount Image Power input Power consumption Note: Power consumption figures are for the monitor and the power supply combined...
  • Page 23 Table 3-1. Monitor specifications for type-model L2364wA Video input (DVI) Interface Input signal Horizontal addressability Vertical addressability Clock frequency Video input (HDMI) Input Signal Horizontal addressability Vertical addressability Clock frequency Communications VESA DDC Supported Display Modes Horizontal frequency Vertical frequency Native Resolution Temperature Operating...
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have a problem setting up or using your monitor, you might be able to solve it yourself. Before calling your dealer or Lenovo, try the suggested actions that are appropriate to your problem. Table 3-2. Troubleshooting Problem The words "Out...
  • Page 25: Manual Image Setup

    Table 3-2. Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause The power The video signal cable indicator is is loose or amber, but there disconnected from the is no image. system or monitor. The monitor brightness and contrast are at the lowest setting. One or more of This is a characteristic the pixels appear of the LCD...
  • Page 26: Manually Installing The Monitor Driver

    Note: On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality. Lenovo recommends using either 1920 x 1080 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz, or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz.
  • Page 27: Installing The Monitor Driver In Windows Vista

    Note: On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality. Lenovo recommends using either 1920 x 1080 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz, or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz.
  • Page 28: Installing The Monitor Driver In Windows Xp

    Note: On LCD monitors, unlike CRT, a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality. Lenovo recommends using either 1920 x 1080 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz, or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz.
  • Page 29: Appendix A. Service And Support

    Installation and configuration support through the Customer Support Center will be available until 90 days after the option has been withdrawn from marketing. After that time, the support is cancelled, or made available for a fee, at Lenovo’s discretion. Additional support is also available for a nominal fee.
  • Page 30 Country or Region Telephone Number Belgium 80076524(French, Dutch) Bolivia 800-100-764(Spanish) Appendix A.
  • Page 31: Appendix B. Notices

    Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.
  • Page 32: Recycling Information

    Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitor If you are a company employee and need to dispose of a Lenovo computer or monitor that is the property of the company, you must do so in accordance with the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources.

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