Lenovo D185 Users Guide

D185 Wide LCD Monitor 
User’s Guide
 

    
Product numbers
6207-HB1
First Edition (Oct  2008)   
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Contents
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Safety information
Before installing this product, read the Safety information.
 
 
DANGER 
To avoid shock hazard: 
v   Do not remove the covers. 
v   Do not operate this product unless the stand is attached. 
v   Do not connect or disconnect this product during an electrical storm. 
v   The power cord plug must be connected to a properly wired and 
grounded power outlet. 
v   Any equipment to which this product will be attached must also be 
connected to...

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Chapter 1. Getting started
This  User ’s   Guide  contains detailed information on  your LCD Monitor.  For a 
quick overview, please see the Setup Poster that was shipped with your monitor.
The p rodu ct pack age s h ould i n clude  t h e f o llowing  i te m s:
•Setu p P oste r
•Re fe ren ce  a n d  D riv er C D
•LCD   Mon it o r
• Power Cord
•Analo g  Inte rfa ce  C ab le -  At tac h ed  t o  m on it o r
Attaching the base and handling your monitor
To set up your...

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Product overview
This section will provide information on  adjusting monitor positions, setting user 
controls.
Adjusting the tilt
The illustration below s hows the tilt range of the monitor. For more information,  
please see “Positioning your  monitor” on page 2-1.
Monitor controls
Your monitor has controls on the front  which are used to adjust the display.
For information on how to use these contro ls, 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
Note:  Be sure to read the Safety information located on page iii before 
 carrying out this procedure .
1. Power off your computer and all attach ed devices, and unplug the computer 
power cord.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                         2. 
   Connect the analog signal cable to the video port on the back of the com\
puter....

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Connect the digital cable to the DVI conne ctor of  the monitor and the other end 
on the back of the computer.
 
Insert the power cord into the monitor, then plug the monitor power cord and the 
computer cord into grounded electrical outlets.
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Note:   The digital cable is not included with the monitor.
 

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To install the monitor driver, insert the Reference and Driver CD, click  Install 
driver , and follow the on-screen instructions.
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.
Note:   If automatic image setup do es not establish the image that you prefer, perform 
manual image setup. See “Manual image setup” on page 3-4 .
P o w e r...

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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 work place and the equipment you use to suit 
your individual needs and the kind of wo rk that you perform. In addition, use 
healthy work habits to maximize your  performance and comfort while using your...