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    D186 W ide Flat Panel Monitor User ’ s Guide[...]

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    © Copyright Lenovo 2009. © ii Contents Safety inf ormation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Chapter1. Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Shipping contents . . . .[...]

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    iii D186 Wide Flat Panel Monitor U ser’s Guide Safety inf ormation Before installing this produc t, read the Safety Information. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança. Pred instal ací tohoto pr oduktu si prect ete prír ucku bezpecnostních instr ukcí. Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installer er dette produk[...]

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    1-2 D186 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Pr oduct overview This section will pr ovide information on adjusting monitor positions, setting user controls, and using the cable lock slot. T ypes of adjustments Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range. User contr ols Y our monitor has controls on the fr ont which ar e us[...]

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    1-4 D186 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide 3. Plug the monitor power cord and the computer cord into gr ounded electrical outlets. 4. Power on the monitor and the computer .[...]

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    Chapter 1. 1-5 5. T o install the monit or driver , insert the Re fer e nce a n d Driv e r CD , click I I nstal l driver , and follow the on-scr een instructions. 6. T o optimize your monitor image, press the Automatic Image Setup key . Automatic image setup requir es that the monitor is warmed up for at least 15 minutes. This is not r equired for [...]

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    © Copyright Lenovo 2009. © 2-1 Chapter 2. Adjusting and using y our monitor This section will give you information on adjusting and using your monitor . Comf or t and accessibility Good ergo nomic practice is important to get the most fr om your personal computer and to avoid discomfort. Arrange your workplace and the equipment you use to suit yo[...]

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    2-2 D186 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide • Use the monitor brightness, contrast, and image adjustment contr ols, if equipped, to optimize the image on your screen to meet your visual prefer ences. • Keep your monitor screen clean so you can focus on the screen’s contents. Any concentrated and sustained visual activity can be tiring for[...]

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    Chapter 2. 2-3 Adjusting y our monitor image This section describes the user contr ol features for adjusting your monitor image. Using the direct access contr ols The dir ect access controls can be used when the On Screen Display (OSD) is not displayed. Using the On-Screen Displa y (OSD) controls T o adiust the settings, the user controls can be vi[...]

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    2-4 D186 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide T able 2- 2. OSD functions OSD Icon on Main Menu Submenu Description Controls and Adjustments Bright ness/ Contrast Brightness Adjusts overall brightness Contra st Adjusts differ ence between light and dark areas Image Position Horizontal Position Moves the image left or right V ertical Position Moves[...]

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    Chapter 2. 2-5 Option s Information Shows resolution, r efresh rate, and pr oduct details Note: This screen does not allow any changes to the settings Menu Language Change language of menu Note: The language chosen only affect s the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software r unning on the computer Menu Position Adjusts menu location De[...]

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    2-6 D186 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Selecting a supported display mode The display mode the monitor uses is contr olled by the computer . Therefore, r efer 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[...]

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    Chapter 2. 2-7 Understanding po wer management Power management is invoked when the computer r ecognizes that you have not used your mouse or keyboar d for a user-def inable period. Ther e are several states as described in the table below . For optimal performance, switch of f your monitor at the end of each working day , or whenever you expect to[...]

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    © Copyright Lenovo 2009 © 3-1 Chapter 3. Reference inf ormation This section contains monitor specifications, instr uctions to manually install the monitor driver , troubleshooting information, and service information. Monitor specifications T able 3-1. Monitor specifications fo r type-model 2580 - * * * Dimensions Height Depth Wi d t h 370.1 mm [...]

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    3-2 D186 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Communications VESA DDC Supported Display Modes (VESA Standar d modes between noted ranges) Horizontal frequency V ertical frequency 30 kHz - 60 kHz 50 Hz - 75 Hz Native Resolution 1366 x 768 at 60 Hz T emperature Operating Storage Shipping 0 q to 40 q C (32 q to 104 q F) -20 q to 60 q C (-4 q to 140 [...]

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    Chapter 3. 3-3 T roub leshooting If you have a problem setting up or using you r monitor , you might be able to solve it yourself. Before calling your dealer or Lenovo, try the suggested actions that are appropriate to your pr oblem. T able 3-2. T roubleshoo ting Problem Possible cause Suggested action Reference The words "Out of Range" a[...]

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    3-4 D186 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide Manual ima ge setup If automatic image setup does not establish the image that you pr efer , perform manual image setup. Note: Have your monitor powered o n for about 15 minutes, until the monitor warms up. 1. Press at the bottom of the monitor to open the OSD menu. 2. Use or to select and press to ac[...]

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    Chapter 3. 3-5 Manuall y installing the monitor driver Below are steps for manually installin g the monitor driver in Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft. Windows XP. 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 [...]

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    Installing the monitor driver in Windows XP T o use the Plug and Play feature in W indows XP , files should be loaded from the Reference and Driver CD . Note: This section must be completed before continuing with the W indows XP automatic image setup. 1. T urn off the computer and all attached devices. 2. Ensure that the monitor is connected correc[...]

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    Service information Product numbers rear cover as show belowrear cover as show belowrear rrrra Customer responsibilities The warranty does not apply to a product which has been damaged due to accident, misuse, abuse, improper installation, usage not in accor dance with product specifications and instr uctions, natural or personal disaster , or unau[...]

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    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 2580-AB1. T able 3-3. List of service parts ʳ FRU(Field Replaceable unit) Part number DESCRIPTION Machine Type model (MTM) COLOR    ?[...]

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    Appendix A . Service and Support The following information describes the technical support that is available for your product, during the warranty period or throughout the life of your pr oduct. Refer to the Lenovo Limited W arranty for a full explanation of Lenovo warranty terms. Registering your option Register to receive pr oduct service and sup[...]

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    Country or Region T elephone Number Brazil Sao Paulo region: (1 1) 3889-8986 Outside Sao Paulo region: 0800-701-4815 (Brazilian Portuguese) Brunei 801-1041 (English, Bahasa Melayu) Canada T oronto: 416-383-3344 Outside T oronto: 1-800-565-3344 (English, French) Chile T oll Free: 188-800-442-488 800-361-213 (Spanish) China 86-10-58851 110 800-990-88[...]

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    Country or Region T elephone Number Indonesia 021 5238 823 Local number only: 001-803-606-282 DID (Direct Inwar d Dialing): +603 8315 6859 (English, Bahasa Indonesia) Ireland W arranty service and support: 01-881-1444 (English) Israel Givat Shmuel Service Center: +972-3-531-3900 (Hebrew , English) Italy W arranty service and support: +39-800-820094[...]

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    Country or Region T elephone Number Slovenia +386-1-200-50-60 (Slovenian) Spain 91-714-7983 0901-100-000 (Spanish) Sri Lanka +941 1 2493547 +941 1 2493548 (English) Sweden W arranty service and support: 077-1 17-1040 (Swedish) Switzerland W arranty service and support: 0800-55-54-54 (German, French, Italian) T aiwan 886-2-8723-9799 0800-000-700 (Ma[...]

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    Lenovo may not offer the pr oducts, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo repr esentative for information on the products and services curr ently available in your area. Any refer ence to a Lenovo product, pr ogram, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, pr [...]

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    T rademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo The Lenovo logo ThinkCentre ThinkPad Microsoft, W indows, and W indows NT are trademarks of the Microsoft gr oup of companies. Other company , product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Think Vision Appendix B[...]