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vUseadequatelightingforthetypeofworkyouareperforming.
vUsethemonitorbrightness,contrast,andimageadjustmentcontrols,if
equipped,tooptimizetheimageonyourscreentomeetyourvisualpreferences.
vKeepyourmonitorscreencleansoyoucanfocusonthescreen＇scontents.
Anyconcentratedandsustainedvisualactivitycanbetiringforyoureyes.Besure
toperiodicallylookawayfromyourmonitorscreenandfocusonafarobjectto
allowyoureyemusclestorelax.Ifyouhavequestionsoneyefatigueorvisual
discomfort,consult avisioncarespecialistforadvice.
Quicktipsforhealthyworkhabits
Thefollowinginformationis asummaryofsomeimportantfactorstoconsiderto
helpyouremaincomfortableandproductivewhileyouuseyourcomputer.
vGoodposturestartswithequipmentsetup:Thelayoutofyourworkareaand
thesetupofyourcomputerequipmenthave alargeeffectonyourposturewhile
usingyourcomputer.Besuretooptimizethepositionandorientationofyour
equipmentbyfollowingthetipsoutlinedin“Arrangingyourworkarea＂on
page2-1soyoucanmaintainacomfortableandproductiveposture.Also,be
suretousetheadjustmentcapabilitiesofyourcomputercomponentsandoffice
furnituretobestsuityourpreferencesnowandasyourpreferenceschangeover
time.
vMinorchangesinposturecanhelpavoiddiscomfort:Thelongeryousitand
workwithyourcomputer,themoreimportantitistoobserveyourworking
posture.Avoidassuminganyonepostureforanextendedperiodoftime.
Periodicallymakeminormodificationsinyourposturetohelpdeterany
discomfortsthatmightarise.Makeuseofanyadjustmentsthatyouroffice
furnitureorequipmentprovidetoaccommodatechangesinposture
vShort,periodicbreakshelpensurehealthycomputing:Becausecomputingis
primarily astaticactivity,itisparticularlyimportanttotakeshortbreaksfrom
yourwork.Periodically,standupfromyourworkarea,stretch,walkforadrink
ofwater,orotherwisetakeashortbreakfromusingyourcomputer.Ashort
breakfromworkgivesyourbodyawelcomechangeinpostureandhelpsto
ensureyouremaincomfortableandproductivewhileyoudowork.
Accessibilityinformation
Lenovoiscommittedtoprovidinggreateraccesstoinformationandtechnologyto
peoplewithdisabilities.Withassistivetechnologies,userscanaccessinformationin
thewaymostappropriatetotheirdisability.Someofthesetechnologiesarealready
providedinyouroperatingsystem;otherscanbepurchasedthroughvendorsor
accessedat:http://www-03.ibm.com/research/accessibility/requests/accvpat.nsf/
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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.
Note:The direct access controls are blue.
Table 2-1. Direct access controls
Icon Control Description
Image Setup Activates automatic image adjustment.
BrightnessDirect access to Brightness adjustment.
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) controls
The settings adjustable with the user controls are viewed through the On-Screen
Display (OSD), as shown below.
To use the controls:
1.Press
to open the main OSD menu.
2. Use
orto move among the icons. Select an icon and pressto access
that function. If there is a sub-menu, you can move between options using
or, then pressto select that function. Useorto make adjustments.
Press
to save.
3. Press
to move backwards through the sub-menus and exit from the OSD.
4. Press and hold
for 10 seconds to lock the OSD. This will prevent accidental
adjustments to the OSD. Press and hold
for 10 seconds to unlock the OSD
and allow adjustments to the OSD.
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5.   Enables DDC/CI by default. Use OSD Exit Key,Press and hold the   buttons  for 
       10 seconds to disable / enable DDC/CI function. The words  DDC/CI Disable/DDC/ 
       CI/Enable shows on the screen.
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Image SetupAutomaticAutomatically optimizes the image.
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Manually optimizes the image. See “Manual image 
setup” on page 3-4. 
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Adju sts intensity of red, gr een, and bl ue.  Same as 
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’red’  in the image.
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Scaling
•off native (1:1)
•on expand the image to full screen
Table 2-2 . OSD functions
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Input video signal
This monitor can acce pt video signals thro ugh two 
different connectors. Mo st desk top computers  use 
a D-SUB connec tor. Se lect digital among OSD 
Controls  when you use DVI connector.
- Sel ects D-SUB (Analog)
- Selects DV I-Digital Sam
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Analog
 OptionsInformation
Shows re solution, refresh rate, and pr oduct details.
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Analog
Menu
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language of the OSD. It has no ef fect on any 
software ru nning on the computer.
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Default re turns the me nu position to the default se ttings.
Custom:•Horizontal: Changes the horizontal position ofthe OS D.
•V ertical: Changes the ve rtical position of the OSD.
Reset
•Cancel
•Reset
•S ave
Resets monitor to the original  factory settings.
Access ibility
C ontrols button and menu se ttings for accessibility 
preferences.
 Button re peat ra te: 
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•Off
•Default
•Slow
  Menu time out: Sets the  length of time the 
OSD will remain active after the last time a button 
is pres sed.
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Thedisplay modesshown below havebeen optimizedatthe factory.
Understandingpowermanagement
Power managementis invoked when thecomputerrecognizes thatyou havenot
use
d yourmouseorkeyboard forauser-definable period.Thereare severalstates
as describedin thetablebelow.
Fo
r optimalperformance,switchoff your monitoratthe endofeach workingday,
orwheneveryou expecttoleaveitunused forlong periodsduring theday.
Table 2-4.Power indicator
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Table 2-3. Factorysetdisplay modes
Selectinga supporteddisplaymode
The display modethemonitorusesis controlledby thecomputer.Therefore,refer
to yourcomputerdocumentation fordetailson howtochangedisplay modes.
Th
e imagesize,position andshapemightchange when thedisplay modechanges.
Thi
sis normaland theimagecanbereadjusted usingautomaticimage setup and
th
e imagecontrols.
Unlik
eCRT monitors,whichrequirea highrefresh ratetominimizeflicker,LCD or
Fla
t Paneltechnologyis inherently flicker-free.
Note:
If your system haspreviously been usedwithaCRT monitorand is
cur
r ently configuredtoadisplay modeoutsidetherangeofthis monitor,you may
nee
dtor e-attach theCRT monitortemporarily untilyou havere-configured the
system
;pr eferably toat60 Hz,whichis the NativeResolution Display
mode.1440 x 900
State
On
Standby/
Supsend
Off
Power Indicator
Steady green
Steady amber
Off Screen
Normal
Blank
Off
Restoring Operation
Press a key or move the 
mouse.
There may be a slight delay 
reappears.
Note: Standby also occurs 
if there is no image output 
to the monitor.
Press a key or move the 
mouse.
There may be a slight delay 
before the image reappears.
Compliance
ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR
Addressability
640x480
720x400
800x600
832x624
1024x768
1152x864
1280x768
1280x960
1280x1024
1440x900
Refersh rate
60Hz, 66Hz, 72Hz, 75Hz
70Hz
60Hz, 72Hz, 75Hz
75Hz
60Hz, 70Hz, 75Hz
60Hz, 75Hz
60Hz
60Hz
60Hz, 70Hz, 72Hz, 75Hz
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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:
vApply 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.
Detaching the monitor stand
Gently squeeze both ends of the cylinder and remove in the direction shown.
This allows access to the screws that attach the stand to the monitor.
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Table 3-1. Monitor specifications fortype-model 4434-Hxx  (continued)
Humidity Operating
Storage
Shipping10% 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
″Out
of Range ″are
shown on the
screen, and the
power indicator
is flashing green. 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
2-5
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 2-3
The automatic
image setup
function was not
performed. Perform automatic image
setup.
“Adjusting your monitor
image” on page 2-3
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 Try using another
power cord.
v Try using another
electrical outlet. “Connecting and turning
on your monitor” on
page 1-3
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Table 3-2. Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem Possible cause Suggested action Reference
Screen is blank
and power
indicator is
steady amber or
flashing greenThe 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
2-6
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 2-3
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:
at 60

Hz.“Adjusting your monitor
image” on page 2-3
“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
2-5
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
at the bottom of the monitor to open the OSD menu.
2. Use
orto selectand pressto access.
3. Use
orto select ClockandPhase adjustment.
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