Lenovo L2230x user manual For the Windows 7 operating system

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For the Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system:

a. Click L2230x Wide USB Port Replicator Monitor icon in the taskbar notification area. The pop-up menu opens.

b. Select Extend or Mirror.

Note: If you are to use the Extend mode, decide which monitor you are to set as primary and which the secondary. Then, select "System -Primary" or "Second Display -Primary."

For the Windows 7 operating system:

a. Click L2230x Wide USB Port Replicator Monitor icon in the taskbar notification area.

b. Select Advanced Display Settings.

c. In the Multiply displays drop-down list box, you can select duplicate these displays to mirror mode and select extend these displays to extend mode.

Note: You can also select show desktop only on 1 or show desktop only on 2 to display your desktop only on one target screen.

3. Setting the resolution of the external monitor

In the Mirror mode, you can adjust the resolution of your computer display, and the settings will apply to both your computer display and the external monitor. In the Extend mode, you can set the resolution of the external monitor.

To set the resolution of the external monitor, depending on the operating system you are using, do one of the following:

For the Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system:

a. Click L2230x Wide USB Port Replicator Monitor icon in the taskbar notification area. The pop-up menu opens.

b. Select Resolution and select one of the options for the external monitor.

For example, "1920 x 1080" means that the video output resolution will be 1920 pixels by 1080 pixels.

For the Windows 7 operating system:

a. Click L2230x Wide USB Port Replicator Monitor icon in the taskbar

notification area.

b. Select Advanced Display Settings.

In the Resolution drop-down list box, move the slider up to increase or down to decrease the resolution of the external monitor.

4. Disabling the video output function

To disable the video output function of the port replicator, do the following:

a. Click L2230x Wide USB Port Replicator Monitor icon in the taskbar

notification area. The pop-up menu opens.

b. For Windows XP and Windows Vista users, select USB Video Off to disable the video output function of the port replicator. For Windows 7 users, in the Multiple displays drop-down list box, select show desktop only on 1 or show desktop only on 2 to display your desktop on one target screen.

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L2230x Wide USB Port Replicator Monitor Product Numbers Contents Safety information Shipping contents Attaching the base and handling your monitorProduct overview Types of adjustmentsUser controls Connecting and turning on your monitor Setting up your monitorCable lock slot 2L2230x Wide USB Port Replicator Monitor Users Guide Registering your option Adjusting and using your monitor Comfort and accessibility Arranging your work areaQuick tips for healthy work habits Using the direct access controls Adjusting your monitor imageUsing the On-Screen Display OSD controls OSD functions OSD functions Selecting a supported display mode Understanding power management Power indicatorCaring for your monitor Detaching the monitor baseMonitor specifications Reference informationVesa DDC DDC-CI Troubleshooting TroubleshootingManual image setup Problem Possible cause Suggested action ReferenceManually installing the monitor driver Installing the monitor driver in WindowsInstalling the monitor driver in Windows Vista Installing the monitor driver in Windows XP Service information Working with L2230x Wide USB Port Replicator Monitor Using the USB 2.0 connectors For the Windows 7 operating system Troubleshooting For the Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating system Read me Appendix a . Service and Support Appendix A. A-23 Appendix A. A-33 Appendix A. A-4 Appendix B. Notices Recycling information Trademarks