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Lenovo USB-to-D VI Monitor Adapter
User Guide
Lenovo USB-to-D VI Monitor Adapter
User Guide
Note
Before installing the product, be sure to read the information in Appendix B, “Lenovo Limited Warranty,” on page 19.
Important
For tips to help you use your computer safely, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/safety
First Edition (May 2009)
© Copyright Lenovo 2009. All rights reserved.
LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and
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rights to use, reproduction and disclosure.
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set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.
Contents
Chapter 1. About the USB-to-DVI adapter 1
Product description . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation requirements . . . . . . . . . .1
Chapter 2. Installing the USB-to-DVI
adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installing the device driver . . . . . . . . .3
Uninstalling the device driver . . . . . . . .3
Installing the USB-to-DVI adapter . . . . . . .4
Chapter 3. Using the USB-to-DVI adapter 7
Using the two modes . . . . . . . . . . .7
Extend mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Mirror mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Configuring the monitor settings using the
USB-to-DVI adapter . . . . . . . . . . .8
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting . . . . . .11
Appendix A. Service and Support . . .13
Registering your option . . . . . . . . . .13
Online technical support . . . . . . . . . .13
Telephone technical support . . . . . . . . .13
Appendix B. Lenovo Limited Warranty 19
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . .22
Suplemento de Garantía para México . . . . . .23
Appendix C. Notices . . . . . . . . .25
Recycling information . . . . . . . . . . .26
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Appendix D. Regulatory compliance
notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . .27
Appendix E. Restrict of Hazardous
Substance Directive (RoHS) . . . . .31
China RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Turkish statement of compliance . . . . . . .31
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Chapter 1. About the USB-to-DVI adapter
This manual contains product description and instructions for installing and using the Lenovo
®
USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter (hereafter called the USB-to-DVI adapter).
The appendices of this guide contain warranty information and legal notices.
Product description
The USB-to-DVI adapter is a portable, plug-and-play USB-to-DVI connector that enables you to connect
your computer to a monitor or a projector using an available USB 2.0 port on your computer. It expands
your workspace, thus enabling you to view more data and applications. The USB-to-DVI adapter is
hot-swappable; that is, you can remove it from your computer any time without restarting your
computer.
The USB-to-DVI adapter has the following features:
v Attach both DVI (Digital Visual Interface) digital monitor and VGA (Video Graphics Array) analog
monitor
v Extend (stretched) mode and Mirror (clone) mode settings
v Support Maximum 1920x1200 wide screen resolution
v Image Rotation settings: Normal, Rotated Left, Rotated Right, and Upside-Down image display
Your option package includes the following:
v Lenovo USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter
v USB cable
v DVI-to-VGA monitor adapter (required when attaching VGA analog monitors)
v Lenovo USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter setup poster
v Software and User Guide CD
Installation requirements
Before installing the device, ensure that your computer has one of the following operating systems
installed:
v Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP
v Microsoft Windows Vista
®
32-bit or 64-bit
Before installing the device, ensure that your computer meets the following hardware requirements:
v At least one available USB 2.0 port
v When you are using a docking station, make sure that the USB ports on the docking station are USB
2.0 compliant.
Note:
Before installing this device, it is recommended that you check the Lenovo Support Web sites
(http://www.lenovo.com/support and http://www.lenovo.com/support/monitoraccessories) for
the latest software updates, including updated basic input/output system code (BIOS), utility
programs, device drivers, and other software updates. You are responsible for downloading and
installing designated software updates from the Support Web sites or other electronic media, and
following the instructions that your Service Provider provides.
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Chapter 2. Installing the USB-to-DVI adapter
This chapter provides information about installing the USB-to-DVI adapter.
Installing the device driver
Note: Before installing the USB-to-DVI adapter to your computer, be sure to install the device driver.
Otherwise, the USB-to-DVI adapter will not work correctly.
Perform one of the following two procedures to install the device driver.
Procedure 1
1. Insert the Software and User Guide CD.
2. From the Windows desktop, click Start, and then double-click My Computer USB-DVI, the
USB-DVI (X:) window opens. The X: is the drive letter of the Software and User Guide CD.
3. Double-click Setup.exe on the Software and User Guide CD.
4. Select the language you need, and then click OK to continue.
5. Click Next Install.
6. When the installation procedure completes, restart your computer if required.
Procedure
2
1. Save any open documents and exit all applications.
2. Insert the Software and User Guide CD and do one of the following:
v If the Software and User Guide CD starts automatically, go to step 3.
v If the Software and User Guide CD does not start automatically, do the following:
a. Click Start Run.
b. Type x:\launch.bat where x is the drive letter of the CD or DVD drive.
c. Click OK. The CD browser window opens.
3.
On the left side of the window, click Software.
4. Click Install Device Drivers. The Driver Installation window opens.
5. Follow the steps in each window and click Next to continue.
6. Click Finish.
7. When the installation procedure completes, restart your computer if required.
Uninstalling the device driver
Perform one of the following two procedures to uninstall the device driver in Windows XP or Windows
Vista operating system. You can uninstall the device driver through either the Start menu program list, or
the Control Panel interface.
Procedure 1
1. Click Start Programs or All Programs Lenovo USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter Uninstall.
2. In the Lenovo USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter Uninstall window, click Uninstall.
3. When prompted, click Yes to confirm that you want to remove the device driver.
4. When prompted, click Yes to restart the computer.
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Procedure 2
Depending on your computer operating system, perform one of the following two procedures to uninstall
the device driver:
For Windows XP:
1. Depending on your Start menu mode, click Start Control Panel or Start Settings Control Panel.
2. Depending on your Control Panel mode, click or double-click Add or Remove Programs.
3. Select Lenovo USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter, and then click Remove.
4. In the Lenovo USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter Uninstall window, click Uninstall.
5. When prompted, click Yes to confirm that you want to remove the device driver.
6. When prompted, click Yes to restart the computer.
For
Windows Vista:
1. Click Start Control Panel
2. Depending on your Control Panel mode, click the Uninstall a program option under the Programs
menu or double-click Programs and Features.
3. Select Lenovo USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter and then right-click your mouse. The Uninstall option
displays.
4. Click Uninstall.
5. When prompted, click Yes to confirm that you want to remove the device driver.
6. When prompted, click Yes to restart the computer.
Installing the USB-to-DVI adapter
To install the USB-to-DVI adapter, do the following:
1. Connect the USB cable to the USB-to-DVI adapter.
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2. Depending on your monitor type, do one of the following:
v If you are using a DVI monitor, connect the DVI monitor cable to the USB-to-DVI adapter, and then
go to step 3.
v If you are using a VGA monitor, do the following:
a. Connect the VGA monitor cable to the DVI-to-VGA adapter.
b. Connect the DVI-to-VGA monitor adapter to the USB-to-DVI adapter.
3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer, as shown:
Note: You can attach your computer to at most six external monitors at the same time using six
USB-to-DVI adapters. There will be a unique serial number for each monitor.
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Chapter 3. Using the USB-to-DVI adapter
This chapter provides information about configuring your monitor using the USB-to-DVI adapter.
Using the two modes
The USB-to-DVI adapter works in two modes:
v Extend mode
v Mirror mode
Extend mode
The Extend mode enables you to split your screen across multiple monitors. You can drag and drop any
window from one screen to another. In this mode, you can improve your work efficiency by doing the
following:
v Read e-mails on one monitor and open attachments on another
v Expand a spreadsheet across multiple monitors
v Put different contents on different monitors
To
enter the Extend mode, do the following:
1. Click the Lenovo USB-DVI Adapter icon
in the lower right corner of your computer screen.
2. Select Extend mode.
Note:
In the Extend mode, you can extend the screen to a desired direction by doing the following:
1. Click the Lenovo USB-DVI Adapter icon
in the lower right corner of your computer screen.
2. Select Extend to.
3. Select a desired direction: left, right, up, or down.
To
exit the Extend mode, do the following:
1. Click the Lenovo USB-DVI Adapter icon
in the lower right corner of your computer screen.
2. Select Off.
Mirror mode
The Mirror mode clones your notebook computer screen to the external monitors. The USB-to-DVI
adapter automatically selects the settings (screen resolution, color quality, and refresh rate) for the
external monitors.
Note: The USB-to-DVI adapter will automatically select the lowest screen resolution from all the
monitors, and the selected screen resolution will be applied to the other monitors.
To enter the Mirror mode, do the following:
1. Click the Lenovo USB-DVI Adapter icon
in the lower right corner of your computer screen.
2. Select Mirror mode.
To exit the Mirror mode, do the following:
1. Click the Lenovo USB-DVI Adapter icon
in the lower right corner of your computer screen.
2. Select Off.
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Configuring the monitor settings using the USB-to-DVI adapter
You can configure your monitor settings using the USB-to-DVI adapter. In either the Mirror mode or the
Extend mode, you can adjust one or more of the following settings:
v Screen Resolution: refers to the number of pixels displayed on your screen horizontally and vertically.
A higher resolution means that you can see a clearer image on the screen without scrolling or panning.
In the Screen Resolution menu, you can choose the resolution you want from the resolution list.
v Screen Rotation: refers to the orientations that the screen can be rotated. In the Screen Rotation menu,
you can choose Normal, Rotated Left, Rotated Right, or Upside-Down to set your image display.
v Color Quality: defines the number of different colors that can be shown on the screen at the same
time. The greater the color depth is, the better the picture quality is. In the Color Quality menu, you
can choose Medium (16-bit) or Highest (32-bit).
The table below displays the list of refresh rates supported at various screen resolutions and color depths
for the USB-to-DVI adapter:
Supported refresh rate
Resolution 16-bit color quality 32-bit color quality
640 X 480 60, 72, 75, 85 60, 72, 75, 85
720 X 400 70, 85 70, 85
800 X 600 56, 60, 72, 75, 85 56, 60, 72, 75, 85
832 X 624 75 75
800 X 480 60 60
848 X 480 60 60
1024 X 768 60, 70, 75, 85 60, 70, 75, 85
1152 X 864 75 75
1152 X 870 60 60
1280 X 720 60 60
1280 X 768 60, 75, 85 60, 75, 85
1280 X 800 60 60
1280 X 960 60, 85 60, 85
1280 X 1024 60, 75, 85 60, 75
1360 X 768 60 60
1366 X 768 60 60
1368 X 768 60 60
1400 X 1050 60, 75, 85 60, 75, 85
1440 X 900 60 60
1600 X 1200 60 60
1680 X 1050 60 60
1920 X 1080 60 60
1920 X 1200 60 60
To configure your monitor settings, do the following:
1. Click the Lenovo USB-DVI Adapter icon
in the lower right corner of your computer screen.
2. Select Screen Resolution, Color Quality, or Screen Rotation. Choose the setting that you want in
each menu. You can also select Advanced... to directly open the Display Settings window.
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Notes:
1. In the Mirror mode, the settings will apply to your notebook computer monitor and the external
monitors; in the Extend mode, you can set separate settings for your notebook computer monitor and
the external monitors.
2. If you are attaching more than one external monitors simultaneously to your notebook computer, to
configure each monitor, click the Lenovo USB-DVI Adapter icon
, the specific serial number of
each monitor will display. Select the monitor you want to configure, and then you can change the
modes, the screen resolution, the color quality, and the screen rotation.
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Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
This section contains troubleshooting information for the USB-to-DVI adapter. If you encounter any of the
following problems when using the USB-to-DVI adapter, refer to the corresponding answers.
Q: Why does the Hybrid Graphics Card system (a system that has both independent graphics cards and
integrated graphics cards installed in your computer) not support more than three USB-to-DVI adapters?
A: This is a Microsoft limitation. The Hybrid Graphics Card system supports at most three USB-to-DVI
adapters simultaneously.
Q: Why does the USB-to-DVI adapter not work when my computer is starting?
A: The USB-to-DVI adapter only works when the computer has completed the starting process.
Q: Why does the USB-to-DVI adapter not work when my computer is using a DOS (Disk Operating
System) based system?
A: The USB-to-DVI adapter only works in the Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Q: Why does my DVD player not work when I try to connect the extended monitor?
A: Some DVD player might not support playing DVD on an extended monitor. You can enable the DVD
player on an extended monitor by doing the following:
1. Click the Lenovo USB-DVI Adapter icon
in the lower right corner of your computer screen.
2. Select Advanced... to directly open the Display Settings window.
3. In the Display Settings window, select Settings. Select the serial number of your external monitor and
then select make it the primary display.
4. Try to play your DVD video on the extended monitor.
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Appendix A. Service and Support
The following information describes the technical support that is available for your product, during the
warranty period or throughout the life of your product. Refer to the Lenovo Limited Warranty for a full
explanation of Lenovo warranty terms.
Registering your option
Register to receive product service and support updates, as well as free and discounted computer
accessories and content. Go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/register
Online technical support
Online technical support is available during the lifetime of a product at:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
Product replacement assistance or exchange of defective components also is available during the
warranty period. In addition, if your option is installed in a Lenovo computer, you might be entitled to
service at your location. A Lenovo technical support representative can help you determine the best
alternative.
Telephone technical 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.
Before contacting a Lenovo technical support representative, please have the following information
available: option name and number, proof of purchase, computer manufacturer, model, serial number and
manual, the exact wording of any error message, description of the problem, and the hardware and
software configuration information for your system.
Your technical support representative might want to walk you through the problem while you are at your
computer during the call.
Telephone numbers are subject to change without notice. The most up-to-date telephone list for Lenovo
Support is always available at:
http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone
Country or Region Language Telephone Number
Africa -- Africa
+44 (0)1475-555-055
South Africa
+27-11-3028888 and 0800110756
Central Africa
Contact the nearest Business Partner
Argentina Spanish 0800-666-0011
Australia English 131-426
Austria German 01-211-454-610
(Warranty service and support)
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Country or Region Language Telephone Number
Belgium Dutch 02-225-3611
(Warranty service and support)
French 02-225-3611
(Warranty service and support)
Bolivia Spanish 0800-10-0189
Brazil Brazilian Portuguese Calls made from within the Sao Paulo region
(11) 3889-8986
Calls made from outside the Sao Paulo region
0800-701-4815
Brunei English,
Bahasa Melayu
801-1041
Canada English,
French
1-800-565-3344
Caribbean (Bermuda,
Jamaica, Tortola)
English 1-877-426-7378
Chile Spanish 800-361-213 or 188-800-442-488 Toll free
China Mandarin ThinkPad
®
battery recall
8008103315 (Toll free)
86-10-58859595
Technical Support Line
800-990-8888
86-10-58851110
China
(Hong Kong S.A.R.)
Cantonese,
English,
Mandarin
ThinkPad battery recall
2516-3900 (Hong Kong)
ThinkPad (Technical enquiry hotline):
2516-3939 (Hong Kong)
ThinkPad Service Center:
2825-6580 (Hong Kong)
ThinkCentre
®
Commercial PC:
8205-0333 (Hong Kong)
Multimedia Home PC:
800-938-228 (Hong Kong)
China
(Macau S.A.R.)
Cantonese,
English,
Mandarin
ThinkPad battery recall
0800-839 (Macau)
ThinkPad (Technical enquiry hotline):
0800-839 (Macau)
ThinkPad Service Center:
2871-5399 (Macau)
ThinkCentre Commercial PC:
795-9892 (Macau)
Multimedia Home PC:
0800-336 (Macau)
Colombia Spanish 1-800-912-3021
Costa Rica Spanish 0-800-011-1029
Croatia -- 0800-0426
Cyprus -- +357-22-841100
Czech Republic -- +420-2-7213-1316
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