Lenovo D186 Users Guide

							D186 Wide Flat Panel Monitor 
User’s Guide
 
						

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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
Types of adjustments   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
User 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 and viewing 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  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Selecting a supported display mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Understanding 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Manual image setup  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Manually installing the monitor driver  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Installing the monitor driver in Windows XP  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the device driver in Windows Vista
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Appendix A. Service and Support  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Appendix B. Notices  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
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Registering your option 
Online technical support . . . . . . .... . . . . . . .... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . .... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ....A-1
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Telephone technical support 
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3- 7Customer responsibilities . . . . . .... . . . . . . .... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . .... . . . . . . ..... . . . . . ... . . . . . . . ..
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      Safety information
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information. 
 
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança. 
 
 
 
Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí. 
 
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.
Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
   
 
 
 
 
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. 
 
 
 
 
 
Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.
   
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
 
 
 
 
Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
   
 
						

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

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5. To install the monitor driver, insert the Reference and Driver CD, click IInstall 
driver
, 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.
Note:  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 role 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
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 modifying your posture or chair position. Use a 
viewing distance that is most comfortable for you.
•M
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 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
Tilt: Adjust the tilt of your monitor to optimize the appearance of the screen 
content and to accommodate your preferred head and neck posture.
•G
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 type of work you are performing.
 
						

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• 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 on eye fatigue or visual discomfort, 
consult a vision care specialist for advice. 
Quick tips for healthy work habits
The following information is a summary of some important factors to consider to help 
you remain comfortable and productive while you use your computer. 
•G
Good posture starts with equipment setup: The layout of your work area and the 
setup of your computer equipment have a large effect on your posture while 
using your computer. Be sure to optimize the position and orientation of your 
equipment by following the tips outlined in “Arranging your work area” on page 
2-1 so you can maintain a comfortable and productive posture. Also, be sure to 
use the adjustment capabilities of your computer components and office furniture 
to best suit your preferences now and as your preferences change over time.
•M
Minor changes in posture can help avoid discomfort: The longer you sit and work 
with your computer, the more important it is to observe your working posture. 
Avoid assuming any one posture for an extended period of time. Periodically 
make minor modifications in your posture to help deter any discomforts that 
might arise. Make use of any adjustments that your office furniture or equipment 
provide to accommodate changes in posture
•S
Short, periodic breaks help ensure healthy computing: Because computing is 
primarily a static activity, it is particularly important to take short breaks from 
your work. Periodically, stand up from your work area, stretch, walk for a drink 
of water, or otherwise take a short break from using your computer. A short break 
from work gives your body a welcome change in posture and helps to ensure you 
remain comfortable and productive while you do work.