Lenovo D156 Users Guide

							
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First Edition (June   200  8  )
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Contents
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Chapter1. Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Shipping contents  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Attaching the base and handling your monitor   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Product overview   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1Types of adjustments   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
User controls   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Setting up your monitor   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Connecting and turning on your monitor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Chapter 2. Adjusting and using your monitor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Comfort and accessibility   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Arranging your work area  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Positioning and viewing your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1Quick tips for healthy work habits  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Adjusting your monitor image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3Using the direct access controls   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Selecting a supported display mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6Understanding power management  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Caring for your monitor   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Detaching the monitor stand   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Chapter 3. Reference information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Monitor specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Manual image setup  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4Manually installing the monitor driver  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Installing the monitor driver in Windows XP  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix B. Notices  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  B-2
Installing the device driver in Windows Vista. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5  3-6
Appendix A. Service and Support  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Online technical support  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1Telephone technical support  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
 
						

							
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D156 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide
Safety information
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
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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:
• Setup Poster
Monitor Safety, Troubleshooting and Warranty Guide•
• Reference and Driver CD
• Flat Panel Monitor
• Analog Interface Cable - Attached to monitor
Attaching the base and handling your monitor
To set up your monitor, please see the illustrations below.
Note:  Do not touch the monitor within the screen area. The screen area is glass and 
can be damaged by rough handling or excessive 
pressure.
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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 monitor has controls on the front which are used to adjust the display.
For information on how to use these controls, please see “Adjusting your monitor 
image” on page 2-3.
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Setting up your monitor
This section provides information on how to set up your monitor.
Connecting and turning on your monitor
N ote :   Be sure to read the Safety Information located in the Monitor Safety, 
Troubleshooting, and Warranty Guide
 before carrying out this procedure.
1. Power off your computer and all attached devices, and unplug the computer  power cord.
2. Connect the analog signal cable to the video port on the back of the computer. 
N ote :   One end of the signal cable is already pre-attached to your monitor.
 
						

							
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. Plug the monitor power cord and the computer cord into grounded electrical 
outlets.
Power on the monitor and the computer.
 
						

							
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5. To   install  the  monitor   driver , insert  the  Reference and Driver CD, click IIn sta ll  
d riv er
, 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 
minutes. This is not required for normal operation.
N ote :   If automatic image setup does not establish the image that you prefer, perform 
manual image setup. See “Manual  image setup” on page 3-4 .
 
						

							
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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 use to suit 
your individual needs and the kind of work that you perform. In addition, use 
healthy work habits to maximize your performance and comfort while using your 
computer. For more detailed information  on any of these topics, visit the Healthy 
Computing Web site at: http://
www.lenovo.com/healthycomputing/.
Arranging your work area
Use a work surface of appropriate height and available working area to allow you to 
work in comfort. 
Organize your work area to match the way you use materials and equipment. Keep 
your work area clean and clear for the materials that you typically use and place the 
items that you use most frequently, such as the computer mouse or telephone, within 
the easiest reach. 
Equipment layout and setup play a large ro le in your working posture. The following 
topics describe how to optimize equipment setup to achieve and maintain good 
working posture. 
Positioning and viewing your monitor
Position and adjust your computer monitor for comfortable viewing by considering 
the following items: 
•V
V ie w in g d is ta n ce: Optimal viewing distances for monitors range from 
approximately 510mm to 760mm (20 in to 30 in) and can vary depending on 
ambient light and time of day. You can achieve different viewing distances by 
repositioning your monitor or by modifying your posture or chair position. Use a 
viewing distance that is most comfortable for you.
•M
M on it o r h eig h t: Position the monitor so your head and neck are in a comfortable 
and neutral (vertical, or upright) position. If your monitor does not have height 
adjustments, you might have to place books or other sturdy objects under the 
base of the monitor to achieve the desired height. A general guideline is to 
position the monitor such that the top of the screen is at or slightly below your 
eye-height when you are comfortably seated. However, be sure to optimize your 
monitor height so the line of site between your eyes and the center the monitor 
suits your preferences for visual distance and comfortable viewing when your eye 
muscles are in a relaxed state.
•T
T ilt: Adjust the tilt  of your monitor to optimize the appearance of the screen 
content and to accommodate your preferred head and neck posture.
•G
G en era l l o ca tio n: Position your monitor to avoid glare or reflections on the screen 
from overhead lighting or nearby windows.
The following are some other tips for comfortable viewing of your monitor: 
• Use adequate lighting for the type of work you are performing.