Lenovo D186 Wide Flat Panel Monitor User Guide - Page 19

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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 The words "Out of Range" are shown on the screen, and the power indicator is flashing green 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 Reference "Selecting a supported display mode" on page 2-6 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 Be sure the signal cable is firmly plugged into the system and monitor "Connecting and turning on your monitor" on page 1-3 The color settings may be incorrect Select another color setting from the OSD menu "Adjusting your monitor image" on page 2-3 The automatic image setup function was not performed Perform automatic image "Adjusting your setup monitor image" on page 2-3 The power • The monitor's • Be sure the power "Connecting and indictator is not power switch is cord is connected turning on your lit and there is not switched on properly monitor" on page 1-3 no image • The power cord is • Be sure the outlet has loose or power disconnected • Power on the • There is no power monitor at the outlet • Try using another power cord • Try using another electrical outlet Screen is blank and power indicator is steady amber or flashing green The monitor is in Standby/Suspend mode • Press any key on the "Understanding keyboard or move power management" the mouse to restore on page 2-7 operation • Check the Power Options settings on your computer Chapter 3. 3-3

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Chapter 3.
3-3
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 green
The system is set to a
display mode which
is not supported by
the monitor
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
“Selecting a
supported display
mode” on page 2-6
The image
quality is
unacceptable
The video signal cable
is not connected with
the monitor or system
completely
Be sure the signal cable is
firmly plugged into the
system and monitor
“Connecting and
turning on your
monitor” on page 1-3
The color settings
may be incorrect
Select another color
setting from the OSD
menu
“Adjusting your
monitor image” on
page 2-3
The automatic image
setup function was
not performed
Perform automatic image
setup
“Adjusting your
monitor image” on
page 2-3
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 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
“Connecting and
turning on your
monitor” on page 1-3
Screen is blank
and power
indicator is
steady amber or
flashing green
The monitor is in
Standby/Suspend
mode
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