Lenovo D185 User Manual

D185 Wide LCD Monitor
User’s Guide

Product numbers

6318-HB1

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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

Adjusting the tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Monitor 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 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Selecting a supported display mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Understanding power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Caring for your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Detaching the monitor stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

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 Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-5

Installing the monitor driver in Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3-6

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Service information

Appendix A. Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Online technical support

Telephone technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

Worldwide telephone list

Appendix B. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Contents ii

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.

iii D185 Wide LCD Monitor User’s Guide

Chapter 1. Getting started

This User’s Guide contains detailed information on your LCD Monitor. For a
quick overview, please see the Setup Poster that was shipped with your monitor.

Shipping contents

The product package should include the following items:

• Setup Poster

Monitor Safety, Troubleshooting,and Warranty Guide

•

• Reference and Driver CD

•LCD Monitor

•Power Cord

• Analog Interface Cable - Attached to monitor

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Attaching the base and handling your monitor

To set up your monitor, please see the illustrations below.

Note: Do not touch the monitor within the screen area. The screen area is glass and
can be damaged by rough handling or excessive pressure.

Note: To attach a VESA mount, please see "Detaching the monitor stand" on page 2-9.

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Product overview

This section will provide information on adjusting monitor positions, setting user
controls.

Adjusting the tilt

The illustration below shows the tilt range of the monitor. For more information,
please see “Positioning your monitor” on page 2-1.

+

Monitor 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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Cable lock slot

Your monitor is equipped with a cable lock slot located on the rear of your monitor (in
the lower position). Please see the instructions that come with the cable lock to learn
how to using it.

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 Monitor Safety,
Troubleshooting, and Warranty Guide before

1. Power off your computer and all attached devices, and unplug the computer
power cord.

2. Connect the analog signal cable to the video port on the back of the computer.
Note: One end of the signal cable is already pre-attached to your monitor.

carrying out this procedure.

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Connect the digital cable to the DVI connector of the monitor and the other end

3.

on the back of the computer.

Insert the power cord into the monitor, then plug the monitor power cord and the

4.

computer cord into grounded electrical outlets.

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Power on the monitor and the computer.

5.

To install the monitor driver, insert the

6.

Reference and Driver CD

, click Install

driver, and follow the on-screen instructions.

To optimize your monitor image, press the Automatic Image Setup key.

7.

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://

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.

www.lenovo.com/healthycomputing/.

Positioning your monitor

Position and adjust your computer monitor for comfortable viewing by considering
the following items:

• 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.

• 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.

• Tilt: Adjust the tilt of your monitor to optimize the appearance of the screen
content and to accommodate your preferred head and neck posture.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

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Adjusting your monitor image

This section describes the control features to adjust 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

Input Change Switches the video input source

DDC-CI Press and hold for 10 seconds to enable or

Exit Exit from menu

Image Setup Activates automatic image adjustment

NOVO VISION Direct access to NOVO VISION adjustment

disable the

DDC-CI function

Menu Enter menu

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Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) controls

To adjust the settings, the user controls can be viewed through the OSD.

To use the controls:

1. Touch the lower right conner of the front bezel with finger slightly then the function

key icon will light in blue.

2.

3.

to open the main OSD menu.

Press

Use

or to move among the icons. Select an icon and press to access that

function. If there is a sub-menu, you can move between options using
then press

to select that function. Use or to make adjustments. Press to

save.

or ,

to move backwards through the sub-menus and exit from the OSD.

Press

4.

Press and hold

5.
adjustments to the OSD. Press and hold

for 10 seconds to lock the OSD. This will prevent accidental

for 10 seconds to unlock the OSD and

allow adjustments to the OSD.

6.

Enables DDC/CI by default. Use OSD Exit Key, Press and hold the
seconds to disable / enable DDC/CI function. The words "DDC/CI disable"
"DDC/CI enable" shows on the screen.

button for 10

or

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Table 2-2. OSD functions

OSD Icon on Main

Menu Submenu Description

Adjusts overall brightness Same as Analog

Brightness/

Contrast

Brightness

Adjusts difference between
light and dark areas

Contrast

Moves the image left or right

Image Position

Horizontal Position

Moves the image up or

Ver t ic a l P o si ti o n

down

Automatically optimizes the image

Image Setup

Automatic

Manually optimizes the image. See “Manual image

Manual

setup” on page 3-4

•Clock

•Phase

• Save

Adjusts intensity of red, green, and blue

Controls and
Adjustments

(Analog)

Controls and
Adjustments

(Digital)

Controls Locked -

not required for

digital input

Same as Analog

Image Properties

Color

Scaling

Preset mode

•Neutral

•sRGB

•Reddish

•Bluish

Custom

• Red: Increases or decreases the saturation of
’red’ in the image

• Green: Increases or decreases the saturation of
’green’ in the image

• Blue: Increases or decreases the saturation of
’blue’ in the image

• Save: Saves the custom color choices

• Original AR

• Full screen

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Table 2-2. OSD functions

OSD Icon on Main

Menu Submenu Description

This monitor can accept video signals through two
different connectors. Most desktop computers use

Input video signal

a D-SUB connector. Select digital among OSD
Controls when you use DVI connector

- Selects D-SUB (Analog)

- Selects DVI (Digital)

Optimize screen for specific tasks

NOVO VISION

Shows resolution, refresh rate, and product details

Options

Information

Note: This screen does not allow any changes to
the settings

This section lists the languages supported by your
monitor

Menu Language

Note: The language chosen only affects the
language of the OSD. It has no effect on any
software running on the computer

Menu position adjusts menu location on the

Menu Position

screen

Default
Default returns the menu position to the default
settings

Custom

• Horizontal: Changes the horizontal position of
the OSD

• Vertical: Changes the vertical position of the
OSD

Save

•

• Cancel

•Reset

Factory Default

Resets monitor to the original factory settings

Controls and
Adjustments

(Analog)

Controls and
Adjustments

(Digital)

Same as Analog

Same as Analog

Same as Analog

Controls button and menu settings for accessibility

Accessibility

preferences

Button repeat rate:

or

Select

•Off

•Default

to change

•Slow

Menu time out: Sets the length of time the
OSD will remain active after the last time a button
is pressed

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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-free.

Note: If your system has previously been used with a CRT monitor and is currently
configured to a display mode outside the range of this monitor, you may need to re­attach the CRT monitor temporarily until you have re-configured the system;
preferably to

The display modes shown below have been optimized at the factory.

Table 2-3. Factory set display modes

Addressability Refresh rate

640 x 480 60 Hz 66Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz

700 x 570 50 Hz

1366x768 at 60 Hz, which is the Native Resolution Display mode.

640 x 350 70 Hz

x 400 70Hz

720

800 x 600 60 Hz 72Hz 75Hz

1024 x 768 60Hz 70 Hz 75 Hz

1360 x 768 60 Hz

1366x 768 60 Hz

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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

State Power Indicator Screen

On Blue Normal

Standby/Suspend Amber Blank Press a key or

Off Off Blank ENERGY STAR

Restoring
Operation Compliance

ENERGY STAR

move the mouse

There may be a
slight delay
before the image
reappears

Note: Standby
also occurs if
there is no image
output to the
monitor

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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.

• Touch the screen area of your monitor with sharp or abrasive items. This type of
contact may cause permanent damage to your screen.

• Use any cleaner which contains an anti-static solution or similar additives. This
may harm the coating of the screen area.

Do:

• Lightly dampen a soft cloth with water and use this to gently wipe the covers and
the screen.

• Remove grease or finger marks with a damp cloth and a little mild detergent.

Detaching the monitor stand

To detach the base by pressing the button.

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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 6

318-HB1

Dimensions Height

Depth

Wid th

Stand Tilt Range: -5°, +20°

VESA mount Supported 100 mm (3.94 in)

Image

Power input Supply voltage

Power consumption

Note: Power consumption
figures are for the monitor
and the power supply
combined

Video input (Analog) Input signal

Viewable image size

Maximum height

Maximum width

Pixel pitch

Max supply current

Normal operation

Standby/Suspend

Off

354.0 mm (13.93 in)

200.9 mm (7.91 in)

446.3 mm (17.57 in)

Make sure the AC jack is located downside
when using VESA Mount setup

470.1 mm (18.51 in)

230.4 mm (9.07 in)

409.8 mm (16.13 in)

0.3 mm (0.012 in) (V)

90-264VAC (100~240VAC+/-10%)

-

1.5 A

< 22 W

< 1W (Analog), <1W (Digital)

< 0.5W at 100Vac & 240Vac

Analog Direct Drive, 75 ohm 0.7V

Horizontal
addressability

Vertical addressability

Clock frequency

Video input (Digital) Interface

Input Signal

Horizontal
addressability

Vertical addressability

Clock frequency

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1366 pixels (max) -

-

768 lines (max)

135 MHz

DVI

VESA TMDS (Panel Link™)

1366 pixels (max)

-

768 lines (max)

135 MHz

Table 3-1. Monitor specifications for type-model 6318-HB1

Communications VESA DDC CI

Supported Display Modes
(VESA Standard modes
between noted ranges)

Te mp er at ur e O pe ra ti ng

Horizontal frequency

Vertical frequency

Native Resolution 1366x768 at 60 Hz

30 kHz - 65 kHz(Pixel clock <135MHz)

50 Hz - 76 Hz(Pixel clock <135MHz)

0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)

Storage

Shipping

Humidity Operating

Storage

Shipping

-20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)

-20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)

8% to 80% non-condensing

5% to 95% non-condensing

5% to 95% non-condensing

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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
of Range" are
shown on the
screen, and the
power indicator
is flashing blue

The image
quality is
unacceptable

The power
indicator is not
lit and there is
no image

Screen is blank
and power
indicator is
steady amber or
flashing blue

The system is set to a
display mode which
is not supported by
the monitor

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 monitor’s
power switch is
not switched on

•The power cord is
loose or
disconnected

• There is no power
at the outlet

The monitor is in
Standby/Suspend
mode

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

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

“Selecting a
supported display
mode” 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

“Understanding
power management”
on page 2-8

Chapter 3. 3-3

Table 3-2. Troubleshooting

Problem Possible cause Suggested action Reference

The power
indicator is
blue, but there
is no image

The video signal cable
is loose or
disconnected from the
system or monitor

Be sure the video cable is
connected with the
system properly

“Connecting and
turning on your
monitor” on page 1-3

One or more of
the pixels appear
discolored

• Fuzzy lines
in text or a
blurry
image

• Horizontal
or vertical
lines
through the
image

The monitor
brightness and
contrast are at the
lowest setting

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

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: 1366x768 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

“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

“Selecting a
supported display
mode” on page 2-7

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.

1. Press

2. Use

3. Use

4. When the image no longer looks distorted, save the Clock and Phase adjustments.

5. Press

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at the bottom of the monitor to open the OSD menu.

or to select and press to access.

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.

• Phase adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal. With a wrong phase

adjustment, the picture has horizontal disturbances in light picture.

to leave the OSD menu.

Manually installing the monitor driver

Below are steps for manually installing the monitor driver in Microsoft Windows

Vista and Microsoft Windows XP . Please see the Install Driver section of the

Reference a nd Driver CD

Installing the monitor driver in Windows Vista

To use the Plug and Play feature Microsoft Windows Vista, do the following:

Note: You must download file from the Lenovo Monitor CD to use the Plug and Play
feature in Windows Vista.

1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.

2. Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly.

3. Turn on the monitor and then the system unit. Allow your computer to start the
Windows Vista operating system.

4. Open the Display Properties window by clicking Start, Control Panel
double-clicking the Hardware and Sound icon.

5. Click the Personalization icon.

6. Click the Display Settings icon.

7. Click the Advanced Settings button.

8. Click the Monitor tab.

9. Click the Properties button.

10. Click the Driver tab.

11. 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.

12. Select "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".

13. Click the Have Disk button. Click the Browse button and navigate to the
following directory:
X:\Monitor Drivers\Windows Vista
(where X is the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive).

14. Select the "D185wA .inf" file and click the Open button. Click the OK button.

15. Select

16. Close all open windows and remove the CD.

17. Restart the system. The system will automatically select the maximum refresh rate

Note: On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a faster refresh rate does not improve display
quality. Lenovo recommends using either
x 480 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz.

D185wA and click Next. The files will be copied from the CD to

your

hard disk drive.

and corresponding Color Matching Profiles.

for automatic installation.

1366x768 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz, or 640

and then

Chapter 3. 3-5

Installing the monitor driver in Windows XP

To use the Plug and Play feature in Windows XP, files should be loaded from the

Reference and Driver CD

Note: This section must be completed before continuing with the Windows XP
automatic image setup.

1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.

2. Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly.

3. Turn on the monitor and then the system unit. Allow the system to boot into
Windows XP.

4. Open the Display Properties window by clicking Start J Settings J Control
Panel, and then double-clicking the Display icon.

5. Click the Settings tab.

6. Click the Advanced button.

7. Click the Monitor tab.

8. Click the Properties button.

9. Click the Drivers tab.

10. Open the Hardware Update Wizard window by clicking on Update Driver, and
then click Next.

11. Select Install from a list or Specific location(Advanced), and then click Next.

12. Select "Don't search. I will choose the driver to install" option, and then click Next.

13. Click the Have Disk button. Click the Browse button and navigate to
the following directory:
X:\Monitor Drivers\Windows XP
(where X is the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive).

14. Select the "D185wA .inf" file and click the Open button. Click the OK button.

15. Select

16. Close all open windows and remove the CD.

17. Restart the system. The system will automatically select the maximum refresh rate

Note: On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a faster refresh rate does not improve display
quality. Lenovo recommends using either
x 480 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz.

D185wA and click Next. The files will be copied from the CD to

your

hard disk drive.

and corresponding Color Matching Profiles.

.

1366x768 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz, or 640

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Service information

Product numbers

The product number for your monitor is located on the rear cover as show belowrear cover as show belowrearrrrraside of the display bezel as

Theprodcutnumberforyourmonitorislocatedontherearcoverasshowbelow.

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.

The following are examples of misuse or abuse and not covered by warranty:
v Images burned onto the screen of a CRT monitor. Burned image is preventable

by utilizing a moving screen saver or power management.

v Physical damage to covers, bezel, base and cables.
v Scratches or punctures on monitor screens.

Chapter 3. Reference information 3-7

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 6318-xx1.

Table 3-3. List of service parts

FRU(Field

Replaceable unit)

Part number

45J8717

30R5139

3

45J8718

45J8726

DESCRIPTION

D185 Wide- FRU Monitor

D185 Wide-Analog cable

D185 Wide-DVI cable

D185 Wide -Clean Rag

(same to L215p wide)

45J8719

D185 Wide- FRU Stand

SS

  





Machine Type model

(MTM)

6318- HB1 B

6318- HB1 B

6318- HB1 B

6318- HB1 B

6318- HB1 B

COLOR

lack 

lack



lack



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lack

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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 the product. Refer to
your Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty for a full explanation of Lenovo
warranty terms.

Online technical support

Online technical support is available during the life of your product through the
L enovo Support W e b site at http:/ / w ww.lenovo.com/ think/ support.

During the w arranty peri od, assistance for repl acement or exchange of defective
components i s avai lable. I n addition, if your option is instal led i n a LLENOVOL enovo

computer, you might be entitled to service at your location. Your

representativ e can help y ou determine the best alternative.

Telephone technical support

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.

To assist the technical support representative, have available as much of the
following information as possible:

v Option name
v Option number
v Proof of purchase
v Computer manufacturer, model, serial number, and manual
v Exact wording of the error message (if any)
v Description of the problem
v Hardware and software configuration information for your system

possible, be at your computer. Your technical support representative might want

If
to walk you through the problem during the call.

Worldwide telephone list

Phone numbers are subject to change without notice. For the most current phone
numbers, go to http://www.lenovo.com/think/support and click Support phone

list.

Country or Region Telephone Number

Africa

A fri ca: [phone]
South A frica: [phone] and 0800110756
C entral A fri ca: C ontact

Argentina 0800-666-0011 (Spanish)

Australia 131-426 (English)

your

L enovo

Service

provider

Appendix A. Service and Support A-13

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
(Brazilian Portuguese)

Canada 1-800-565-3344 (English, French)

In Toronto only call: 416-383-3344

Chile 800-224-488 (Spanish)

China 800-810-1818 (Mandarin)

China (Hong Kong S.A.R.) Home PC: 852-2825-7799

Commercial PC: 852-8205-0333
ThinkPad and WorkPad: 852-2825-6580
(Cantonese, English, Putonghua)

Colombia 1-800-912-3021 (Spanish)

Costa Rica 284-3911 (Spanish)

Croatia 0800-0426

Cyprus [phone]

Czech Republic [phone]

Denmark Up and running support: 4520-8200

Warranty service and support: 7010-5150
(Danish)

Dominican Republic 566-4755

566-5161 ext. 8201
Toll Free within the Dominican Republic: 1-200-1929
(Spanish)

Ecuador 1-800-426911 (Spanish)

El Salvador 250-5696 (Spanish)

Estonia [phone]

Finland Up and running support: 09-459-6960

Warranty service and support: [phone]
(Finnish)

France Up and running support: 0238-557-450

Warranty service and support (hardware): 0810-631-213
Warranty service and support (software): 0810-631-020

(French)

Germany Up and running support: 07032-15-49201

Warranty service and support: 01805-25-35-58
(German)

Greece [phone]

Guatemala 335-8490 (Spanish)

Honduras Tegucigalpa & San Pedro Sula: 232-4222

San Pedro Sula: 552-2234
(Spanish)

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Country or Region Telephone Number

Hungary [phone]

India 1600-44-6666

Alternate Toll Free: [phone]
(English)

Indonesia 800-140-3555

[phone]
(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: [phone]
(Italian)

Japan Desktop:

Toll free: 0120-887-870
For International: [phone]

ThinkPad:
Toll free: 0120-887-874
For International: [phone]

Both of the above numbers will be answered with a Japanese language voice
prompt. For telephone support in English, please wait for the Japanese voice
prompt to end, and an operator will answer. Please ask for ″English support
please,″ and your call will be transferred to an English speaking operator.

PC Software:
0120-558-695
Overseas calls: [phone]
(Japanese)

Korea 1588-5801 (Korean)

Latvia [phone]

Lithuania [phone]

Luxembourg [phone] (French)

Malaysia 1800-88-8558 (English, Bahasa, Melayu)

Malta [phone]

Mexico 001-866-434-2080 (Spanish)

Middle East [phone]

Netherlands [phone] (Dutch)

New Zealand 0800-446-149 (English)

Nicaragua 255-6658 (Spanish)

Norway Up and running support: 6681-1100

Warranty service and support: 8152-1550
(Norwegian)

Panama 206-6047 (Spanish)

Peru 0-800-50-866 (Spanish)

Philippines 1800-1888-1426

[phone]
(English, Philipino)

Appendix A. Service and Support A-33

Country or Region Telephone Number

Poland [phone]

Portugal [phone] (Portuguese)

Romania [phone]

Russian Federation [phone] (Russian)

Singapore 1800-3172-888 (English, Bahasa, Melayu)

Slovakia [phone]

Slovenia [phone]

Spain 91-714-7983

91-397-6503
(Spanish)

Sri Lanka [phone] (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

Warranty service and support: 0800-55-54-54
(German, French, Italian)

Taiwan 886-2-8723-9799 (Mandarin)

Thailand 1-800-299-229 (Thai)

Turkey 00800-4463-2041

(Turkish)

United Kingdom Up and running support: 01475-555-055

Warranty service and support (hardware): 08705-500-900
Warranty service and support (software): 08457-151-516
(English)

United States 1-800-426-7378

(English)

Uruguay 000-411-005-6649 (Spanish)

Venezuela 0-800-100-2011 (Spanish)

Vietnam For northern area and Hanoi: 84-4-8436675

For southern area and Ho Chi Minh City: 84-8-829-5160
(English, Vietnamese)

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Appendix B. Notices

Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this
document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for
information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any
reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or
imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any
functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any
Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead. However, it is the user’s
responsibility to evaluate and verify the operation of any other product, program,
or service.

Lenovo may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter
described in this document. The furnishing of this document does not give you
any license to these patents. You can send license inquiries, in writing, to:

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This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors.
Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be
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The products described in this document are not intended for use in implantation
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to persons. The information contained in this document does not affect or change
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