Lenovo D185 Users Guide

							
D185 Wide LCD Monitor 
User’s Guide
 
						

							
    
Product numbers
6207-HB1
First Edition (Oct  2008)   
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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   . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1-2
     Adjusting the tilt   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
     Monitor controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1-2
     Cable lock slot   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1-3
     Setting up your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1-3
     Connecting and turning on your monitor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1-3
    Chapter 2. Adjusting and using your monitor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
     Comfort and accessibility   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-1
     Arranging your work area  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-1
     Positioning your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-1
     Quick tips for healthy work habits  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-2
     Adjusting your monitor image  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-3
     Using the direct access controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-3
     Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) controls   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-4
     Selecting a supported display mode   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-7
     Understanding power management   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-8
     Caring for your monitor   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-9
     Detaching the monitor stand  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-9
    Chapter 3. Reference information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -1
     Monitor specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3-1
     Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3-3      Manual image setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3-4
     Manually installing the monitor driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3-5
                Installing the monitor driver in Windows Vista   . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . .. 3-5
                           Installing the monitor driver in Windows XP  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3-6 
 
                   Appendix A. Service and Support  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  A-1
                          Telephone technical support  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
                   Appendix B. Notices  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . .  B-1
                          Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
 
						

							
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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 properly wired and grounded power outlets. 
v   To isolate the monitor from the electrical supply, you must remove 
the plug from the power outlet. The power outlet should be easily 
accessible.
Handling:
 
v   If your monitor weighs more than 18 kg (39.68 lb), it is 
recommended that it be moved or lifted by two people.
Product
 Disposal (TFT Monitors): 
v   The fluorescent lamp in the liquid crystal display contains mercury; 
dispose according to local, state, or federal laws. 
 
						

							
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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 monitor, please see the illustrations below.
Note:   Do not touch the monitor within the scre en area. The screen area is glass and 
can be damaged by rough  handling or excessive 
pressure.
Note:To attach a VESA mount, please see Detaching the monitor stand on page 2-9.
Shipping contents
 
						

							
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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. 

                                        
        Note:   One end of the signal cable is already pre-attached to your mon\
itor.
Cable lock slot
Your monitor is equipped with a cable lock sl ot located on the rear of your monitor (in 
the lower position). Please see the instructions  that come with the cable lock to learn 
how to 
using it.
 
						

							
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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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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   o n  th e   m o n i t o r a n d   t h e  co m put e r.5. 
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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 
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 an d 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 mate rials 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 role in your working posture. The following 
topics describe how to optimize equipm ent setup to achieve and maintain good 
working posture. 
Positioning your monitor
Position and adjust your computer monito r for comfortable viewing by considering 
the following items: 
• Viewing distance : 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 modifyin g your posture or chair position. Use a 
viewing distance that is most comfortable for you.
• Monitor height : 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 b ooks 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 th e screen is at or slightly below your 
eye-height when you are comf ortably seated. However, be sure to optimize your 
monitor height so the line of site betw een 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.
• Ti l t: Adjust the tilt of your monitor to  optimize the appearance of the screen 
content and to accommodate your preferred head and neck posture.
• General location : 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 ty pe of work you are performing.