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© Copyright Lenovo 2008. © ii Contents Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Chapter1. Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - iii; Safety information; Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
iii D156 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Safety information Before installing this product, read the Safety Information. í í í
Page 5 - Chapter 1. Getting started; Shipping contents; The product package should include the following items:; Setup Poster; Attaching the base and handling your monitor; To set up your monitor, please see the illustrations below.
© Copyright Lenovo 2008. © 1-1 Chapter 1. Getting started This User ’s Guide contains detailed information on the 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: •...
Page 6 - Product overview; Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range.; User controls
1-2 D156 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...
Page 7 - Setting up your monitor; This section provides information on how to set up your monitor.; Connecting and turning on your monitor; Note: Be sure to read the Safety Information located in the; Troubleshooting, and Warranty Guide; before carrying out this procedure.
Chapter 1. 1-3 Setting up your monitor This section provides information on how to set up your monitor. Connecting and turning on your monitor Note: Be sure to read the Safety Information located in the Monitor Safety, Troubleshooting, and Warranty Guide before carrying out this procedure. 1. Power ...
Page 8 - Power on the monitor and the computer.
1-4 D156 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide 3. 4 . Plug the monitor power cord and the computer cord into grounded electrical outlets. Power on the monitor and the computer.
Page 9 - To install the monitor driver , insert the; Reference and Driver CD
Chapter 1. 1-5 5. To install the monitor driver , insert the Reference and Driver CD , click IInstall 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 m...
Page 10 - Chapter 2. Adjusting and using your monitor; Comfort and accessibility; Positioning and viewing your monitor; Use adequate lighting for the type of work you are performing.
© Copyright Lenovo 2008. © 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 work...
Page 11 - Quick tips for healthy work habits
2-2 D156 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 sus...
Page 12 - Direct access controls
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. Note: The direct access controls are grey. Using t...
Page 13 - OSD functions
2-4 D156 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Table 2-2. OSD functions OSD Icon on Main Menu Submenu Description Controls and Adjustments (Analog) Brightness/ Contrast Brightness Adjusts overall brightness Contrast Adjusts difference between light and dark areas Image Position Horizontal Position Mo...
Page 15 - Selecting a supported display mode; The display modes shown below have been optimized at the factory.; Addressability Refresh
2-6 D156 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 displ...
Page 16 - Understanding power management; Power indicator
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...
Page 17 - Caring for your monitor; Apply water or liquid directly to your monitor.; Detaching the monitor stand; To detach the base by pressing the button.
2-8 D156 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 an...
Page 18 - Chapter 3. Reference information; Monitor specifications
© Copyright Lenovo 2008. © 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 Dimensions Height Depth Wi...
Page 20 - Troubleshooting
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...
Page 21 - Manual image setup
3-4 D156 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 O...
Page 22 - Manually installing the monitor driver; Below are steps for manually installing the monitor driver in; Installing the monitor driver in Windows Vista; Display Properties; Have Disk; button. Click on the; Browse; button and navigate to the; Open; and click; Next; . The files will be copied from the CD to your
Chapter 3. 3-5 Manually installing the monitor driver Below are steps for manually installing the monitor driver in Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft. Windows XP. Installing the monitor driver in Windows Vista To install the device driver in Microsoft® Windows Vista, do the following: Note: You mus...
Page 23 - Installing the monitor driver in Windows XP; Getting further help
Installing the monitor driver in Windows XP To use the Plug and Play feature in Windows XP, files should be loaded from the Reference and Driver CD . Note: This section must be completed before continuing with the Windows XP automatic image setup. 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. 2...
Page 24 - Product
Service information Product numbers The product number for your monitor is located on the side of the display bezel as shown below. Customer responsibilities The warranty does not apply to a product which has been damaged due to accident, misuse, abuse, improper installation, usage not in accordance...
Page 25 - RELEASE
Service parts The following parts are for use by Lenovo service, or Lenovo authorized dealers, to support the customer warranty. Parts are for service use only. The table below shows information for model D156Wide Table 3-3. List of service parts () RELEASE DESCRIPTION M/T MODEL COLOR GEOGRAPHY 45J7...
Page 26 - Support; Online
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 the product. Refer to your Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty for a full explanation of Lenovo warranty terms. Telephon...
Page 31 - Trademarks; Lenovo
B-2 D156 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo Lenovo logoThinkPad Thinkvision ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR logo are registered US trademarks. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Micr...
