User manual LENOVO D186

[. . . ] D186 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Product numbers D186wA 0450-AB1 First Edition (September 2009 ) © Copyright Lenovo 2009 . LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C. F. R. 2. 101 with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration "GSA" contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. [. . . ] Troubleshooting Problem The words "Out of Range" are shown on the screen, and the power indicator is flashing green Possible cause The system is set to a display mode which is not supported by the monitor Suggested action If you are replacing an old monitor, reconnect it and adjust the display mode to within the specified range for your new monitor If using a Windows system, restart the system in safe mode, then select a supported display mode for your computer If these options do not work, contact the Support Center The image quality is unacceptable The video signal cable is not connected with the monitor or system completely The color settings may be incorrect The automatic image setup function was not performed The power indictator is not lit and there is no image · The monitor's power switch is not switched on The power cord is loose or disconnected There is no power at the outlet Be sure the signal cable is firmly plugged into the system and monitor Select another color setting from the OSD menu Perform automatic image setup · Be sure the power cord is connected properly Be sure the outlet has power Power on the monitor Try using another power cord Try using another electrical outlet Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to restore operation Check the Power Options settings on your computer "Understanding power management" on page 2-7 "Connecting and turning on your monitor" on page 1-3 "Adjusting your monitor image" on page 2-3 "Adjusting your monitor image" on page 2-3 "Connecting and turning on your monitor" on page 1-3 Reference "Selecting a supported display mode" on page 2-6 · · · · · · Screen is blank and power indicator is steady amber or flashing green The monitor is in Standby/Suspend mode · · Chapter 3. 3-3 Table 3-2. Troubleshooting Problem The power indicator is green, but there is no image Possible cause The video signal cable is loose or disconnected from the system or monitor The monitor brightness and contrast are at the lowest setting One or more of the pixels appear discolored · Fuzzy lines in text or a blurry image Horizontal or vertical lines through the image This is a characteristic of the LCD technology and is not an LCD defect · Image setup has not been optimized Your system Display Properties setting have not been optimized Suggested action Be sure the video cable is connected with the system properly Adjust the brightness and contrast setting on the OSD menu If there are more than five pixels missing, contact the Support Center Adjust the resolution settings on your system to match the native resolution for this monitor: 1366 x 768 at 60 Hz Perform automatic image setup. If automatic image setup does not help, perform manual image setup When working in the native resolution, you may find additional improvements by adjusting the Dots Per Inch (DPI) setting on your system Reference "Connecting and turning on your monitor" on page 1-3 "Adjusting your monitor image" on page 2-3 Appendix A, "Service and Support, " on page A-1 "Adjusting your monitor image" on page 2-3 "Manual image setup" "Selecting a supported display mode" on page 2-6 · · See the Advanced section of your system's display properties Manual image setup If automatic image setup does not establish the image that you prefer, perform manual image setup. Note: Have your monitor powered on for about 15 minutes, until the monitor warms up. Use or to select Use · or to select Clock and Phase adjustment. 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. With a wrong phase adjustment, the picture has horizontal disturbances in light picture. 5. When the image no longer looks distorted, save the Clock and Phase adjustments. Press 3-4 D186 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Manually installing the monitor driver Below are steps for manually installing the monitor driver in Microsoft® Windows XP Microsoft® Windows Vista Microsoft ® Windows 7 . Please see the Install Driver section of the Reference and Driver CD for automatic installation. Installing the monitor driver in Windows 7 To use the Plug and Play feature Microsoft Windows 7, do the following: Note: You must download file from the Lenovo Monitor CD to use the Plug and Play feature in Windows 7. Open the Display Properties window by clicking Start, Control Panel and then double-clicking the Hardware and Sound icon. Open the "Update Driver Software-Generic PnP Monitor" window by clicking on Update Driver and then click the "Browse my computer for driver software" button. Select "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer". Click on the Browse button and navigate to the following directory: X:\Monitor Drivers\Windows 7 (where X is the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive). The system will automatically select the maximum refresh rate and corresponding Color Matching Profiles. Note: On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality. Lenovo recommends using either 1366 x 768 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz, or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz. Chapter 3. 3-5 Installing the monitor driver in Windows Vista To use the Plug and Play feature in Windows Vista, files should be loaded from the Reference and Driver CD. Note: This section must be completed before continuing with the Windows Vista automatic image setup. Open the Display Properties window by clicking Start J Settings J Control Panel, and then double-clicking the Display icon. Open the Hardware Update Wizard window by clicking on Update Driver, and then click Next. Select Install from a list or Specific location(Advanced), and then click Next. [. . . ] The products described in this document are not intended for use in implantation or other life support applications where malfunction may result in injury or death to persons. The information contained in this document does not affect or change Lenovo product specifications or warranties. Nothing in this document shall operate as an express or implied license or indemnity under the intellectual property rights of Lenovo or third parties. All information contained in this document was obtained in specific environments and is presented as an illustration. [. . . ]