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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”...
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 in the Troubleshooting, and Warranty Guide Power off your computer and all attached devices, and unplug the computer power cord.
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Plug the monitor power cord and the computer cord into grounded electrical outlets. Power on the monitor and the computer. D156 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
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To install the monitor driver , insert the 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.
• 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.
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. Note: The direct access controls are grey. Table 2-1.
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Table 2-2. OSD functions OSD Icon on Main Menu Submenu Brightness Brightness/ Contrast Contrast Horizontal Position Image Position Vertical Position Automatic Image Setup Manual Color Image Properties D156 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Description Adjusts overall brightness Adjusts difference between light and dark areas Moves the image left or right.
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Table 2-2. OSD functions OSD Icon on Main Menu Submenu Information Options Menu Language Menu Position Reset Accessibility Description Shows resolution, refresh rate, and product details. Note: This screen does not allow any changes to the settings. This section lists the languages supported by your monitor.
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.
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.
Caring for your monitor Be sure to turn off the power before you perform any maintenance on the monitor. Do not: • Apply water or liquid directly to your monitor. • Use solvents or abrasives. • Use flammable cleaning materials to clean your monitor or any other electrical equipment.
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 The words "Out...
Table 3-2. Troubleshooting Problem The power indicator is green, but there is no image. One or more of the pixels appear discolored • Fuzzy lines in text or a blurry image. • Horizontal or vertical lines through the image. Manual image setup If automatic image setup does not establish the image that you prefer, perform manual image setup.
Installing the monitor driver in Windows Vista To install the device driver in Microsoft® Windows Vista, do the following: Note: You must download files from the Lenovo Monitor CD to use the Plug and Play feature in Windows Vista. 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
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.
Service information Product numbers The product number for your monitor is located on the side of the display bezel as shown below. Customer responsibilities The warranty does not apply to a product which has been damaged due to accident, misuse, abuse, improper installation, usage not in accordance with product specifications and instructions, natural or personal disaster, or unauthorized alterations, repairs or modifications.
Service parts The following parts are for use by Lenovo service, or Lenovo authorized dealers, to support the customer warranty. Parts are for service use only. The table below shows information for model D156Wide Table 3-3. List of service parts...
Telephone technical support Installation and configuration support through the Customer Support Center will be withdrawn or made available for a fee, at Lenovo’s discretion, 90 days after the option has been withdrawn from marketing. Additional support offerings, including step-by-step installation assistance, are available for a nominal fee.
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Country or Region Telephone Number Austria Up and running support: 01-24592-5901 Warranty service and support: 01-211-454-610 (German) Belgium Up and running support: 02-210-9820 (Dutch) Up and running support: 02-210-9800 (French) Warranty service and support: 02-225-3611 (Dutch, French) Bolivia 0800-0189 (Spanish) Brazil Sao Paulo region: (11) 3889-8986 Toll free outside Sao Paulo region: 0800-7014-815...
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Country or Region Telephone Number Hungary +36-1-382-5720 India 1600-44-6666 Alternate Toll Free: +91-80-2678-8940 (English) Indonesia 800-140-3555 +62-21-251-2955 (English, Bahasa, Indonesian) Ireland Up and running support: 01-815-9202 Warranty service and support: 01-881-1444 (English) Italy Up and running support: 02-7031-6101 Warranty service and support: +39-800-820094 (Italian) Japan Desktop:...
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Country or Region Telephone Number Poland +48-22-878-6999 Portugal +351-21-892-7147 (Portuguese) Romania +4-021-224-4015 Russian Federation +7-095-940-2000 (Russian) Singapore 1800-3172-888 (English, Bahasa, Melayu) Slovakia +421-2-4954-1217 Slovenia +386-1-4796-699 Spain 91-714-7983 91-397-6503 (Spanish) Sri Lanka +94-11-2448-442 (English) Sweden Up and running support: 08-477-4420 Warranty service and support: 077-117-1040 (Swedish) Switzerland Up and running support: 058-333-0900...
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