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Color Monitor
C190
User’s Guide English
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Contents Contents ..........................................................................................................1 Safety: Read first..........................................................................................2 Attaching the stand.......................................................................................3 Connecting your monitor ..............................................................................4 Workplace preparation ...................
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Safety: Read first 2
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Important: Before connecting the monitor, turn off the computer and attached devices. Also ensure the power at the electrical outlet matches the power requirements of the monitor. Refer to the Specifications section on page 18 for more details. Attaching the stand 1. Place the monitor face down on a soft surface to prevent the screen being scratched. 2. Insert the hook (1) into the matching slots on the underside of the monitor (2). 3. Slide the base towards the front of the monitor
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Connecting your monitor 1. Power off your computer and all attached devices, and unplug the computer power cord. 2. Connect the signal cable to the video port on the back of your computer (figure A). Your computer may have a video adapter card installed. In this case, attach the signal cable to the connector on the video adapter card (figure B). 3. Connect the power cord to the monitor first, and then firmly insert the plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Plug the computer
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Height Position the monitor so that the top of the screen is slightly below your eye level when you sit at your workstation. Orientation Choose a position that gives the least reflection form lights and windows, usually at a right angle to any windows. Position the monitor directly in front of you so that you do not have to twist your body. Tilt the monitor to a comfortable viewing angle. Working Practices Rest Take regular breaks. Vary your posture, and stand up and stretch occasionall
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Caring for Monitor Be sure to disconnect the power cord from your monitor before you perform any maintenance on the monitor. Clean your monitor as follows: • Gently wipe the covers and the screen with a soft cloth, do not use solvents or abrasives. • Never drop water or other liquid into your monitor. • Remove finger marks and grease with a damp cloth and mild detergent. • Never use flammable cleaning materials to clean your Lenovo monitor or any other electrical apparatus. • Do not
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Installing the Device Driver Installing the Device Driver for Windows 95 or Windows 98 To install the device driver in Microsoft® Windows®95 or Windows98, do the following: Note: You must download files from the Lenovo Monitor CD to use the Plug and Play feature in Windows 95 or Windows 98. 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. 2. Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly. 3. Turn on the monitor and then the system unit. Allow your computer to start the Win
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Installing the Device Driver for Windows 2000 or Windows Me To install the device driver in Microsoft® Windows®2000 Professional or Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me), do the following: Note: You must download files from the Lenovo Monitor CD to use the Plug and Play feature in Windows 2000 or Windows Me. 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. 2. Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly. 3. Turn on the monitor and then the system unit. Allow your computer to
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Installing the device driver in Windows XP To install the device driver in Microsoft® Windows XP, do the following: Note: You must download files from the Lenovo Monitor CD to use the Plug and Play feature in XP. 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. 2. Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly. 3. Turn on the monitor and then the system unit. Allow your computer to start the Windows XP operating system. 4. Open the Display Properties window by clicking Start,
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User Controls The image is already optimised for many display modes. However, the controls can be used to adjust the image to your linking. OSD Key Function Icon Control Description Power switch Switches the monitor on and off. Activates the On-Screen-Display/ Select control icon / OSD/OK Save Adjustment Move right; Moves the highlight to the icon to the right, or on Brightness adjustment adjustment screens increases the effect of the selection adjustment. Move left; M
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On-Screen-Display Activating the On-Screen-Display The monitor controls are accessed by pressing button to enable OSD (On-Screen-Display). The main menu will be displayed as follows. Each Sub-Menu icon is selected by highlighting it via the “ ” “ ” control and pressing button “ ” to select. To exit the main or Sub-Menu then press the exit button “ ”. Main OSD menu controls ICON Control Function instruction Image Quality Adjusts Brightness, Contrast, Moiré, and Degauss. Image P
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Image Quality Image Quality Sub menu Icon Control Function Sub menu function Brightness Adjusts overall screen Left brightness. Right Contrast Adjusts difference Left between light and dark Right areas. Moiré Reduces elliptical Horizontal / or wavy interference Vertical patterns. / Save Degauss Demagnetizes screen Yes/No Option to reduce image distortion. Image Position/Size Image Position/Size Sub menu Icon Control
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Image shape Image Shape Sub menu Icon Control Function Sub menu function Parallelogram Leans image to the left or Left right. Right Trapezoid Adjusts top or bottom Left image width. Right Pincushion Expands or contracts / image sides. Pincushion Moves image center left or / balance right. Geometry reset Resets image shape to Yes/No Option original settings Color Color Sub menu Icon Control Function Sub menu functi
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Options Options Sub menu Icon Control Function Sub menu function Information Shows resolution, refresh rate, product details. Menu Language Changes language of English, French, Italian, German, menu. Spanish. Accessibility Changes Menu timings Button repeat Off /Default/Slow rate Option Menu time out 5/10/15/20/25/30 second options Factory Default Resets monitor to original Yes / No Option settings Menu Position Adjusts menu location. Horizontal / Ve
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Further information Display modes The display mode and monitor uses are controlled by the computer. Therefore, refer to your computer documentation for details on how to change display modes. The image size, position and shape may change when the display mode changes. This is normal and the image can be readjusted using the monitor controls. To ensure flicker-free operation, select the highest (non-interlaced) refresh rate both the computer and the monitor can support, (generally 75 H
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Troubleshooting If you have a problem setting up or using your monitor, you may be able to solve it yourself. Before calling your retailer or Lenovo you should try the suggested actions that are appropriate to your problem. Problem Possible Cause Suggested Action Reference Screen is blank and No power to monitor. • Ensure the electrical Connecting you power indicator is off. outlet and the monitor monitor starting are both switched on. on page4. • Check power cord is firmly plugged
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Problem Possible Cause Suggested Action Reference The monitor may be • Move fluorescent affected by desk lighting or any interference from equipment that nearby equipment. produces magnetic fields further away from the monitor. • If another monitor is close by, separate the two monitors by at least 300mm (12 in.) for optimal performance. Image appears to be The monitor may be • Move any equipment discolored. affected by that produces interference form magnetic fields (For near
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If possible, stay by your computer system. Your technical support representative might want to go through the problem with you during the call. 18
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Specifications The C190 (MT6739) color monitor uses a 19-inch FFSM CRT with a viewable image size of 457.3mm (18.0 in.). Dimensions Width: 456 mm (17.95 in.) Depth: 458 mm (18.03 in.) Height: 468 mm (18.42 in.) Weight Packing: 24.6 kg (54.23 lb) Unpacking: 21.25 kg (46.85 lb) Tilt Swivel Forward tilt: 4.5° Backward tilt: 15° Swivel: +90°/-90° Image Maximum Height: 274.5 mm (10.80 in.) Maximum Width: 365.8 mm (14.40 in.) Dot Pitch: 0.25 mm (0.0098 in.) Power Input S
