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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 t
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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 Sicherheitshinwei
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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. 1-2 D186 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide
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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. 1-4 D186 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide
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5. To install the monitor driver, insert the Reference and Driver CD, click I Install 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 . Chapter 1. 1-5
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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 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 inf
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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
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Adjusting your monitor image This section describes the user control features for adjusting your monitor image. Using the direct access controls The direct access controls can be used when the On Screen Display (OSD) is not displayed. Table 2-1. Direct access controls Icon Control Description Image Setup Activates automatic image adjustment. Brightness Direct access to Brightness adjustment. Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) controls To adiust the settings, the user controls can be viewed t
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Table 2-2. OSD functions Controls and OSD Icon on Main Adjustments Menu Submenu Description Adjusts overall brightness Brightness Brightness/ Contrast Adjusts difference between light and dark areas Contrast Moves the image left or right Horizontal Position Image Position Moves the image up or down Vertical Position Automatically optimizes the image Automatic Image Setup Manually optimizes the image. See “Manual image setup” on page 3-4 Manual •Clock •Phase • Save Adjusts intensit
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Table 2-2. OSD functions Controls and OSD Icon on Main Adjustments Menu Submenu Description Shows resolution, refresh rate, and product details Note: This screen does not allow any changes to Information Options the settings Change language of menu Menu Language Note: The language chosen only affects the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer Adjusts menu location Menu Position Default: Default returns the menu position to the default settings Cust
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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, which require a high refresh rate to minimize flicker, LCD or Flat Panel technology is inherently flicker
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Understanding power management Power management is invoked when the computer recognizes that you have not used your mouse or keyboard for a user-definable period. There are several states as described in the table below. For optimal performance, switch off your monitor at the end of each working day, or whenever you expect to leave it unused for long periods during the day. Table 2-4. Power indicator Restoring State Power Indicator Screen Operation Compliance On green Normal Standby/Su
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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 2580-*** Dimensions Height 370.1 mm (14.55 in) Depth 210.0 mm (8.25 in) Width 442.2 mm (17.38 in) Stand Tilt Range: -5 , +20 VESA mount Supported 100 mm (3.94 in) Make sure the AC jack is located downside when using VESA Mount setup Imag
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Table 3-1. Monitor specifications for type-model 2580-*** Communications VESA DDC DDC-CI Supported Display Modes Horizontal frequency 30 kHz - 60 kHz (VESA Standard modes Vertical frequency 50 Hz - 75 Hz between noted ranges) Native Resolution 1366 x 768 at 60 Hz Temperature Operating 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F) Storage -20 to 60 C (-4 to 140 F) Shipping -20 to 60 C (-4 to 140 F) Humidity Operating 8% to 80% Storage 5% to 95% Shipping 5% to 95% 3-2 D186 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s
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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 "Out The system is set to a If you are replacing an “Selecting a of Range" are display mode which old monitor, reconnect it supported display shown on the is not supported by and adjust the d
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Table 3-2. Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Suggested action Reference The power The video signal cable Be sure the video cable is “Connecting and indicator is is loose or connected with the turning on your green, but there disconnected from the system properly monitor” on page 1-3 is no image system or monitor The monitor Adjust the brightness and “Adjusting your brightness and contrast setting on the monitor image” on contrast are at the OSD menu page 2-3 lowest setting One or more o
