Lenovo D173 Users Guide

v   Use adequate lighting for the type of work you are performing. 
v   Use the monitor brightness, contrast, and image adjustment controls, if 
equipped, to optimize the image on your screen to meet your visual preferences. 
v   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...

 
Table 2-1. Direct access controls 
Icon Control Description  
  Activates automatic image adjustment. 
Volume
  
 
Chapter 2. Adjusting and using your monitor 2-3
   
Image Setup
Auto
  decrease volume.
Increase volume
VOL+
VOL-
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) controls   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1. Press the MENU-button to activate the OSD window .  
2. Press  or  to navigate through the functions. Once the desired function 
is highlighted, press the MENU-button  to activate it.  If the function 
selected...

2-4  Flat Panel Monitor User ’s Guide
ADJUSTING THE PICTURE  The descriptions for function control LEDS  
 
Luminance  Adjust Range  Description  
Brightness  0-100  Backlight Adjustment  
Contrast  0-100  Contrast from Digital-register. 
Eco   
 
 
 
Standard Standard Mode  
Text Text Mode 
Internet Internet Mode 
Game Game Mode  
Movie Movie Mode 
Sports Sports Mode 
Gamma  
Gamma1 Adjust to Gamma1 
Gamma2 Adjust to Gamma 2 
Gamma3 Adjust to Gamma 3  
DCR  Off Disable dynamic contrast ratio 
On Enable...

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Color Boost   
Full Enhance   on or off Disable or Enable Full Enhance Mode 
Nature Skin   on or off Disable or Enable Nature Skin Mode 
Green Field   on or off Disable or Enable Green Field Mode 
Sky-blue  on or off Disable or Enable Sky-blue Mode 
AutoDetect  on or off Disable or Enable AutoDetect Mode 
Demo  on or off Disable or Enable Demo   
 
Picture Boost   
Frame Size   0-100  Adjust Frame Size   
Brightness  0-100  Adjust Frame Brightness...

The display modes shown below have been optimized at the factory. 
 
Table 2-3. Factory set display modes 
   
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 readjusted using automatic image setup and 
the image controls. 
Unlike CRT monitors,...

Caring for your monitor 
Be sure to turn off the power before you perform any maintenance on the monitor. 
Do not: 
v   Apply water or liquid directly to your monitor. 
v   Use solvents or abrasives. 
v   Use flammable cleaning materials to clean your monitor or any other electrical 
equipment. 
v   Touch the screen area of your monitor with sharp or abrasive items. This type of 
contact may cause permanent damage to your screen. 
v   Use any cleaner which contains an anti-static solution or similar...

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 4427-**1 
Dimensions Height 
Depth 
Width 
383.4 mm 
190 mm   
371.6 mm 
Stand Tilt range -5°/+20° 
 
 
 
 
Image Viewable image size 
Maximum height 
Maximum width 
Pixel pitch 
 
mm
 
(1 .0
 
in.)
 
 mm   
 
mm 
 
Power input Supply voltage...

Table 3-1. Monitor specifications for type-model (continued)
 4427-**1 
Humidity Operating 
Storage 
Shipping 
10% to 80% 
5% to 95% 
5% to 95%
  
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 Reference 
The words ″ 
 ″ are 
shown on the 
screen,   
  
   
The system...

Table 3-2. Troubleshooting (continued) 
Problem Possible cause Suggested action Reference 
Screen is blank 
and power 
indicator is 
steady amber  
  
The monitor is in 
Standby/Suspend 
mode 
v   Press any key on the 
keyboard or move the 
mouse to restore 
operation. 
v   Check the Power 
Options settings on 
your computer. 
“Understanding power 
management” on page 
 
The power 
indicator is 
green, but there 
is no image. 
The video signal 
cable is loose or 
disconnected 
from the system 
or...

·   Clock (pixel frequency) adjusts the number of pixels scanned by one horizontal sweep. 
If the frequency is not correct, the screen shows vertical stripes and the picture does not have 
the correct width. 
·   Phase adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal. With a wrong phase adjustment, the 
picture has horizontal disturbances in light picture. 
4.    When the image no longer looks distorted, save the Clock and Phase adjustments. 
5. Press Auto  to leave the OSD menu. 
 
3-4    Flat Panel Monitor...