Lenovo D156 Users Guide

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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 sustained visual activity can be tiring for your eyes. Be sure to 
periodically look away from your monitor screen and focus on a far object to allow 
your eye muscles to relax. If you have questions...

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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 the On-Screen Display (OSD) controls
To adiust the settings, the user controls can be viewed through the OSD. 
To use the controls:
1. Press   to open the main OSD menu.
2. Use  or  to move among...

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Table 2-2.  OSD functions
OSD  I c o n  o n  M ain  
M en u Su bm en u Desc rip tio n C
on tr o ls  a n d  
A dju stm en ts  
( A nalo g )
 Brightness/
Contrast BrightnessAdjusts overall brightness
 Contrast Adjusts difference between 
light and dark areas
Image Position   Horizontal Position  Moves the image left or right.
Vertical Position Moves the image up or 
down.
Image Setup AutomaticAutomatically optimizes the image.
Manual Manually...

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 Options InformationShows resolution, refresh rate, and product details.N
ote : This screen does not allow any changes to 
the settings.
Menu Language This section lists the lan
guages supported by your 
monitor. 
N ote : The language chosen only affects the 
language of the OSD. It has no effect on any 
software running on the computer.
Menu Position Menu position adjusts menu location on the 
screen.
Default: Default returns the menu position to the default settings.
Custom: •...

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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 display mode changes. 
This is normal and the image can be readjuste d using automatic image setup and the 
image controls.
Unlike CRT monitors, which require a high refresh rate to minimize flicker,...

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Understanding power management
Power management is invoked when the computer recognizes that you have not used 
your mouse or keyboard for a user-def inable period. There are several states as 
described in the table below. 
For optimal performance, switch off your monitor at the end of each working day, or 
whenever you expect to leave it unused for long periods during the day.
   
Table 2-4.  Power indicator
Sta te Pow er I n d ic a to r Scre en R
esto rin g 
O pera tio n Com pli a...

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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:
• Apply water or liquid directly to your monitor.
• Use solvents or abrasives.
• Use flammable cleaning materials to clean your monitor or any other electrical 
equipment.
• Touch the screen area of your monitor with sharp or abrasive items. This type of 
contact may cause permanent damage to your screen.
• Use any cleaner which...

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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 d t h
295.454 mm (12.1685 in.)
189.667 mm (7.4671 in.)
374.046 mm (14.7262 in.)
Stand Tilt Range:  -5q, +20q
VESA mount Supported 75 mm (2.95 in.)
 when using VESA Mount setup.
 Make sure the AC jack is...

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Communications VESA DDC
Supported Display Modes 
(VESA Standard modes 
between noted ranges) Horizontal frequency
Vertical frequency
30 kHz - 60 kHz(Pixel clock 

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Troubleshooting
If you have a problem setting up or using you r 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
Pro b le m Possib le  c a u se Su ggeste d  a ctio n Refe re n ce
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...