Lenovo D186 Wide Flat Panel Monitor- Manuals

1-1 Chapter 1. Getting started This User ’s Guide contains detailed information on your Flat Panel Monitor. For a quick overview, please see the Setup Poster that was shipped with your monitor. Shipping contents The product package should include the following items: • Setup Poster • Reference and D...

1-2 D186 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Product overview This section will provide information on adjusting monitor positions, setting user controls, and using the cable lock slot. Types of adjustments Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range. User controls Your monit...

Chapter 1. 1-3 Cable lock slot Your monitor is equipped with a cable lock slot located on the rear of your monitor (in the lower position). Please see the instructions that come with the cable lock to learn how to attach it. Setting up your monitor This section provides information on how to set up ...

1-4 D186 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide 3. Plug the monitor power cord and the computer cord into grounded electrical outlets. 4. Power on the monitor and the computer.

Chapter 1. 1-5 5 . To install the monitor driver, insert the Reference and Driver CD , click Install driver, and follow the on-screen instructions. 6. To optimize your monitor image, press the Automatic Image Setup key. Automatic image setup requires that the monitor is warmed up for at least 15 min...

2-1 Chapter 2. Adjusting and using your monitor This section will give you information on adjusting and using your monitor. Comfort and accessibility Good ergonomic practice is important to get the most from your personal computer and to avoid discomfort. Arrange your workplace and the equipment you...

2-2 D186 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide • Use the monitor brightness, contrast, and image adjustment controls, if equipped, to optimize the image on your screen to meet your visual preferences. • Keep your monitor screen clean so you can focus on the screen’s contents.Any concentrated and sust...

Chapter 2. 2-3 Adjusting your monitor image This section describes the user control features for adjusting your monitor image. Using the direct access controls The direct access controls can be used when the On Screen Display (OSD) is not displayed. Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) controls To adiu...

2-4 D186 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Table 2-2. OSD functions OSD Icon on Main Menu Submenu Description Controls and Adjustments Brightness/ Contrast Brightness Adjusts overall brightness Contrast Adjusts difference between light and dark areas Image Position Horizontal Position Moves the i...

2-6 D186 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide 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 displa...

Chapter 2. 2-7 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 e...

2-8 D186 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Caring for your monitor Be sure to turn off the power before you perform any maintenance on the monitor. Do not:• Apply water or liquid directly to your monitor.• Use solvents or abrasives.• Use flammable cleaning materials to clean your monitor or any o...

3-1 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 Dimensions Height Depth Width 370.1 mm...

Chapter 3. 3-3 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 Refe...

3-4 D186 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide 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...

Manually installing the monitor driver Installing the monitor driver in Windows 7 To use the Plug and Play feature Microsoft Windows 7 , do the following: Note: You must download file from the Lenovo Monitor CD to use the Plug and Play feature in Windows 7 . 1. Turn off the computer and all attached...

Installing the monitor driver in Windows Vista To use the Plug and Play feature in Windows Vista , files should be loaded from the Reference and Driver CD . Note: This section must be completed before continuing with the Windows Vista automatic image setup. 1. Turn off the computer and all attached ...

Installing the monitor driver in Windows XP To use the Plug and Play feature Microsoft Windows XP , do the following: Note: You must download file from the Lenovo Monitor CD to use the Plug and Play feature in Windows XP . 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. 2. Ensure that the monitor...

  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 o...

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