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v   Use adequate lighting for the type of work you are performing. 
v   Use the monitor brightness, contrast, and image adjustment controls, if 
equipped, to optimize the image on your screen to meet your visual preferences. 
v   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. If you have questions on eye fatigue or visual 
discomfort, consult a vision care specialist for advice. 
Quick tips for healthy work habits 
The following information is a summary of some important factors to consider to 
help you remain comfortable and productive while you use your computer. 
v   Good posture starts with equipment setup: The layout of your work area and 
the setup of your computer equipment have a large effect on your posture while 
using your computer. Be sure to optimize the position and orientation of your 
equipment by following the tips outlined in “Arranging your work area” on 
page 2-1 so you can maintain a comfortable and productive posture. Also, be 
sure to use the adjustment capabilities of your computer components and office 
furniture to best suit your preferences now and as your preferences change over 
time. 
v   Minor changes in posture can help avoid discomfort : The longer you sit and 
work with your computer, the more important it is to observe your working 
posture. Avoid assuming any one posture for an extended period of time. 
Periodically make minor modifications in your posture to help deter any 
discomforts that might arise. Make use of any adjustments that your office 
furniture or equipment provide to accommodate changes in posture 
v   Short, periodic breaks help ensure healthy computing: Because computing is 
primarily a static activity, it is particularly important to take short breaks from 
your work. Periodically, stand up from your work area, stretch, walk for a drink 
of water, or otherwise take a short break from using your computer. A short 
break from work gives your body a welcome change in posture and helps to 
ensure you remain comfortable and productive while you do work.
Accessibility information 
Lenovo is committed to providing greater access to information and technology to 
people with disabilities. With assistive technologies, users can access information in 
the way most appropriate to their disability. Some of these technologies are already 
provided in your operating system; others can be purchased through vendors or 
accessed at: http://www.ibm.com/able/ 
 
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Adjusting your monitor image 
This section describes the user control features used 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  
  Activates automatic image adjustment. 
Volume
  
 
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Image Setup
Auto
  decrease volume.
Increase volume
VOL+
VOL-
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) controls   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1. Press the MENU-button to activate the OSD window .  
2. Press  or  to navigate through the functions. Once the desired function 
is highlighted, press the MENU-button  to activate it.  If the function 
selected has a sub-menu, press  or  again to navigate through the 
sub-menu functions.  Once the desired function is highlighted, press 
MENU-button to activate it.  
3. Press  or  to change the settings of the selected function.  
4. To exit and save, select the exit function. If you want to adjust any other 
function, repeat steps 2-3.  
 
 
 
						

							
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ADJUSTING THE PICTURE  The descriptions for function control LEDS  
 
Luminance  Adjust Range  Description  
Brightness  0-100  Backlight Adjustment  
Contrast  0-100  Contrast from Digital-register. 
Eco   
 
 
 
Standard Standard Mode  
Text Text Mode 
Internet Internet Mode 
Game Game Mode  
Movie Movie Mode 
Sports Sports Mode 
Gamma  
Gamma1 Adjust to Gamma1 
Gamma2 Adjust to Gamma 2 
Gamma3 Adjust to Gamma 3  
DCR  Off Disable dynamic contrast ratio 
On Enable dynamic contrast ratio 
 
Image Setup  
Clock  0-100  Adjust picture Clock to reduce Vertical-Line 
noise.  
Focus  0-100  Adjust Picture Phase to reduce 
Horizontal-Line noise  
H.Position  0-100  Adjust the verticalposition of the picture.  
V.Position  0-100  Adjust the horizontal position of the picture. 
 
Color Temp.  
Warm   
Recall Warm Color Temperature from 
EEPROM.  
Normal   
Recall Normal Color Temperature from 
EEPROM.  
Cool   
Recall Cool Color Temperature from 
EEPROM.  
sRGB   
Recall SRGB Color Temperature from 
EEPROM.  
User  
User-B Blue Gain from Digital-register  
User-G Green Gain Digital-register.  
User-R Red Gain from Digital-register  
User-Y Yellow Gain from Digital-register  
User-C Cyan Gain from Digital-register  
User-M Magenta Gain from Digital-register  
 
						

							
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Color Boost   
Full Enhance   on or off Disable or Enable Full Enhance Mode 
Nature Skin   on or off Disable or Enable Nature Skin Mode 
Green Field   on or off Disable or Enable Green Field Mode 
Sky-blue  on or off Disable or Enable Sky-blue Mode 
AutoDetect  on or off Disable or Enable AutoDetect Mode 
Demo  on or off Disable or Enable Demo   
 
Picture Boost   
Frame Size   0-100  Adjust Frame Size   
Brightness  0-100  Adjust Frame Brightness   
Contrast  0-100  Adjust Frame Contrast   
Hue  0-100  Adjust Frame Hue 
Saturation  0-100  Adjust Frame Saturation   
Position  H. position   Adjust Frame horizontal Position 
V.position Adjust Frame vertical Position 
Bright Frame   on or off   Disable or Enable Bright Frame   
 
OSD Setup   
H.Position  0-100  Adjust the verticalposition of OSD 
V.Position  0-100  Adjust the horizontal position of OSD 
Timeout  0-100  Adjust the OSD Timeout   
Language  Select the OSD language   
 
Extra  
Input Select Digital 
Select Digital Sigal Source as Input Analog
  Select Analog Sigal Source as Input 
Auto Config   
yes or no   Auto adjust will automatically adjust size,
position,clock and phase 
Reset  yes or no Reset  monitor to original settings   
DDC-CI   Turn ON/OFF DDC-CI Support 
Information   
Show the information of the main image 
and sub-image source   
 
						

							
The display modes shown below have been optimized at the factory. 
 
Table 2-3. Factory set display modes 
   
Selecting a supported display mode 
The display mode the monitor uses is controlled by the computer. Therefore, refer 
to your computer documentation for details on how to change display modes. 
The image size, position and shape might change when the display mode changes. 
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 re-attach the CRT monitor temporarily until you have re-configured the 
system; preferably to 24  at 60 Hz, which is the Native Resolution Display 
mode.
 
 1280 x 1024
Addressability Refresh  rate 
640 x 480 60 Hz, 67 Hz, 72 Hz, 75 Hz 
720 x 400 70 Hz 
800 x 600 60 Hz, 72 Hz, 75 Hz, 56 Hz 
1024 x 768 60 Hz, 70 Hz, 75 Hz, 72Hz 
640 x 400 70 Hz 
1280 x 1024 60 Hz, 75 Hz 
832 x 624 75 Hz 
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Caring for your monitor 
Be sure to turn off the power before you perform any maintenance on the monitor. 
Do not: 
v   Apply water or liquid directly to your monitor. 
v   Use solvents or abrasives. 
v   Use flammable cleaning materials to clean your monitor or any other electrical 
equipment. 
v   Touch the screen area of your monitor with sharp or abrasive items. This type of 
contact may cause permanent damage to your screen. 
v   Use any cleaner which contains an anti-static solution or similar additives. This 
may harm the coating of the screen area. 
Do: 
v   Lightly dampen a soft cloth with water and use this to gently wipe the covers 
and the screen. 
v   Remove grease or finger marks with a damp cloth and a little mild detergent.
 
      
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. 
 Table 2-4. Power indicator 
State Power Indicator Screen 
Restoring 
Operation Compliance 
On Steady   Normal 
Standby/Suspend Steady amber Blank Press a key or 
move the mouse 
There may be a 
slight delay 
before the image 
reappears. 
Note: Standby 
also occurs if 
there is no 
image output to 
the monitor. 
ENERGY STAR 
Off Off Blank Press    
 
the
  
There may be a 
slight delay 
before the image 
reappears. 
ENERGY STAR
  
 
 green
 
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Power button
 
						

							
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 4427-**1 
Dimensions Height 
Depth 
Width 
383.4 mm 
190 mm   
371.6 mm 
Stand Tilt range -5°/+20° 
 
 
 
 
Image Viewable image size 
Maximum height 
Maximum width 
Pixel pitch 
 
mm
 
(1 .0
 
in.)
 
 mm   
 
mm 
 
Power input Supply voltage 
   
    
  
Power consumption 
Note: Power consumption 
figures are for the monitor 
and the power supply 
combined. 
Normal operation 
Standby/Suspend 
Off 

						

							
Table 3-1. Monitor specifications for type-model (continued)
 4427-**1 
Humidity Operating 
Storage 
Shipping 
10% to 80% 
5% to 95% 
5% to 95%
  
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 Possible cause Suggested action Reference 
The words ″ 
 ″ are 
shown on the 
screen,   
  
   
The system is set 
to a display 
mode which is 
not supported by 
the monitor. 
v   If you are replacing an 
old monitor, reconnect 
it and adjust the 
display mode to within 
the specified range for 
your new monitor. 
v   If using a Windows 
system, restart the 
system in safe mode, 
then select a supported 
display mode for your 
computer. 
v   If these options do not 
work, contact the 
Customer Support 
Center. 
“Selecting a supported 
display mode” on page 
 
The image 
quality is 
unnacceptable. 
The video signal 
cable is not 
connected with 
the monitor or 
system 
completely. 
Be sure the signal cable is 
firmly plugged into the 
system and monitor. 
“Connecting and turning 
on your monitor” on 
page 1-3 
The color 
settings may be 
incorrect. 
Select another color 
setting from the OSD 
menu. 
“Adjusting your monitor 
image” on page  
The automatic 
image setup 
function was not 
performed. 
Perform automatic image 
setup. 
“Adjusting your monitor 
image” on page  
The power 
indictator is not 
lit and there is 
no image. 
v   The monitor ’s 
power switch 
is not 
switched on. 
v   The power 
cord is loose 
or 
disconnected. 
v   There is no 
power at the 
outlet. 
v   Be sure the power cord 
is connected properly. 
v   Be sure the outlet has 
power. 
v   Power on the monitor. 
v   Tr y using another 
power cord. 
v   Tr y using another 
electrical outlet. 
“Connecting and turning 
on your monitor” on 
page 1-3 
 
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Not Support 
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Table 3-2. Troubleshooting (continued) 
Problem Possible cause Suggested action Reference 
Screen is blank 
and power 
indicator is 
steady amber  
  
The monitor is in 
Standby/Suspend 
mode 
v   Press any key on the 
keyboard or move the 
mouse to restore 
operation. 
v   Check the Power 
Options settings on 
your computer. 
“Understanding power 
management” on page 
 
The power 
indicator is 
green, but there 
is no image. 
The video signal 
cable is loose or 
disconnected 
from the system 
or monitor. 
Be sure the video cable is 
connected with the 
system properly. 
“Connecting and turning 
on your monitor” on 
page 1-3 
The monitor 
brightness and 
contrast are at 
the lowest 
setting. 
Adjust the brightness and 
contrast setting on the 
OSD menu. 
“Adjusting your monitor 
image” on page  
One or more of 
the pixels appear 
discolored 
This is a 
characteristic of 
the LCD 
technology and 
is not an LCD 
defect. 
If there are more than 
five pixels missing, 
contact the Customer 
Support Center. 
Appendix A, “Service and 
Support,” on page A-1 
v   Fuzzy lines in 
text or a 
blurry image. 
v   Horizontal or 
vertical lines 
through the 
image. 
v   Image setup 
has not been 
optimized 
v   Your system 
Display 
Properties 
setting have 
not been 
optimized. 
Adjust the resolution 
settings on your system 
to match the native 
resolution for this 
monitor:  
Hz. 
“Adjusting your monitor 
image” on page  
“Manual image setup” 
Perform automatic image 
setup. If automatic image 
setup does not help, 
perform manual image 
setup. 
“Selecting a supported 
display mode” on page 
 
When working in the 
native resolution, you 
may find additional 
improvements by 
adjusting the Dots Per 
Inch (DPI) setting on 
your system. 
See the Advanced section 
of your system’s display 
properties.
  
Manual image setup 
If automatic image setup does not establish the image that you prefer, perform 
manual image setup. 
Note: Have your monitor powered on for about 15 minutes, until the monitor 
warms up. 
1.   Press Menu   
 
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1024 x at 60   1280
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2-2
2-2
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·   Clock (pixel frequency) adjusts the number of pixels scanned by one horizontal sweep. 
If the frequency is not correct, the screen shows vertical stripes and the picture does not have 
the correct width. 
·   Phase adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal. With a wrong phase adjustment, the 
picture has horizontal disturbances in light picture. 
4.    When the image no longer looks distorted, save the Clock and Phase adjustments. 
5. Press Auto  to leave the OSD menu. 
 
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Manually installing the monitor driver  
Below are steps for manually installing t he monitor driver in Microsoft Windows 
Vista, Microsoft. Windows XP. and Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional. 
Installing the monitor driver in Windows Vista  
To install the monitor driver in Mi crosoft Windows Vista, do the following: 
Note: You must download files from the  Lenovo Monitor CD to use the Plug and 
Play feature in Windows Vista. 
1.  Turn off the computer and all attached devices. 
2.  Ensure that the moni tor is connected correctly. 
3.  Turn on the monitor and then the system  unit. Allow your computer to start 
the Windows Vista  operating system.  
4. Open the  Display Properties  window by clicking Start-> Control Panel, 
and then double-clicking the  Hardware and Sound  icon. 
5. Click the  Personalization  icon. 
6. Click the  Display Settings  icon. 
7. Click the  Advanced Settings  button. 
8. Click the  Monitor tab. 
9. Click the  Properties button. 
10. Click the  Driver tab. 
11.  Open the  Update Driver Software-Generic PnP Monitor  window by 
clicking on  Update Driver . and then click the Browse my computer for 
driver software  button. 
12.  Select Let me pick from a list  of device drivers on my computer. 
13.  Click the  Have Disk button. Click on the Browse  button and navigate to the 
following directory: 
        X:\Monitor Drivers\Windows Vista  
(where X is the drive letter des ignator for the CD-ROM drive). 
14. Select the  LEN114B.inf file and click the  Open button. Click the OK button. 
15. Select  Lenovo D173 and click Next . The files will be copied from the CD to your 
hard disk drive. 
16.  Close all open windows and remove the CD. 
17.  Restart the system. The system w ill automatically select the maximum 
refresh rate and corresponding Color Matching Profiles 
Note:  On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a fa ster refresh rate does not improve 
display quality. Lenovo recommends using  either 1280 x 1024 at a refresh rate 
of 60 Hz, or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz.