General Safety guidelines TCO Certi¿ ed iii iv Shipping contents Notice for use Product overview Adjusting the tilt Monitor controls Setting up your monitor Connecting and turning on your monitor Registering your option 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-4 1-4 1-7 Comfort and accessibility Arranging your work area Positioning your monitor Quick tips for healthy work habits Accessibility information Adjusting your monitor image Using the direct access controls Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) controls Selecting a su
For tips to help you use your computer safely, go to: http://www lenovo com/safety Before installing this product, read the Safety Information DANGER • Do not remove the covers. • Do not operate this product unless the stand is attached. • Do not connect or disconnect this product during an electrical storm. • The power cord plug must be connected to a properly wired and grounded power outlet.
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This User’s Guide provides detailed operation instructions for the user.
To set up your monitor, please see the illustrations below Do not touch the monitor within the screen area The screen area is glass and can be damaged by rough handling or excessive pressure 1 2 3 Place your monitor with the screen face down on a soft Àat surface.
The keypad controls on the panel frame are accesses to various functions For information on how to utilize these keypad controls, please see "Adjusting your monitor image"on page 2-3 This section provides information on how to set up your monitor 1 Be sure to read the Safety information on page iii before carrying out this procedure Power off your computer and all attached devices, then unplug the computer power cord Chapter 1 1-3
2 Connect one end of the computer cable to the monitor connector and the other end to the HDMI Lenovo recommends that customers who require to use the HDMI input on their monitor purchase the " Lenovo HDMI to HDMI Cable OB47070 "www lenovo com/support/monitoraccessories 3 Connect one end of the DP cable to the monitor DP connector and the other end to the computer Chapter 1 1-4
4 Connect the headphone to the headphone output terminal of the monitor Note: Please be aware that excessive and/or extreme volume might damage your hearing ability 5 Insert the Adapter into the monitor, then plug the monitor power cord and the computer cord into grounded electrical outlets Note: A certi¿ ed power supply cord has to be used with this equipment. The relevant national installation and or equipment regulations shall be considered.
6 Power on the monitor and the computer 7 When you install the monitor driver, download the driver that corresponds to your monitor model from the Lenovo website http://www.lenovo.com/support/L24q_20.
This section will give you information on adjusting and using your monitor Good ergonomic practice is important to get the most from your personal computer and to avoid discomfort.
• • Adjust the tilt of your monitor to optimize the appearance of the screen content and to accommodate your preferred head and neck posture Position your monitor to avoid glare or reÀections 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.
This section describes the control features to adjust your monitor image The direct access controls can be used when the On-Screen Display (OSD) is not displayed Icon 1 Input Source Switches the video input source Shift back to previous level when in OSD mode DDC-CI Press and hold for 10 seconds to enable or disable the DDCCI function Exit Exit and return to previous level Novo Vision Direct access to Novo Vision adjustment 2 Decrease/Down Brightness 3 Increase/Up Left browsing key For decreasin
To adjust the settings, the user controls can be viewed through the OSD Brightness/Contrast Exit Left Right OK To use the controls: 1 Press to open the main OSD menu 2 Use or to move among the icons Select an icon and press to access the selected function If there is a sub-menu, you can move between options using or , then press to select that function Use or to make adjustments then press to save 3 Press to move backwards through the sub-menus and exit from the OSD 4 Press and hold for 10 seconds to l
Table 2-1. OSD functions OSD Icon on Main Adjusts overall brightness Brightness Brightness/ Contrast/DCR Contrast DCR All input ports Adjusts difference between light and dark areas Enable dynamic contrast ratio.
Table 2-2.
The display mode of the monitor uses is controlled by the computer Therefore, refer to your computer documentation on how to change display modes The image size, position and shape might be changed when the display mode changes This is normal and the image can be re-adjusted using automatic image setup and the image controls Unlike CRT monitors, which require a high refresh rate to minimize Àicker, LCD or Flat Panel technology is inherently Àicker-free.
Power management is invoked when the computer recognizes that you have not used your mouse or keyboard for a user-de¿ nable 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 2-3.
Be sure to turn off the power before you perform any maintenance on the monitor • • • • • • • Apply water or liquid directly to your monitor. Use solvents or abrasives Use Àammable cleaning materials to clean your monitor or any other electrical equipment.
This section contains monitor speci¿ cations, instructions to manually install the monitor driver, troubleshooting information, and service information Monitor speci¿ cations Table 3-1.
Table 3-1.
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.
Table 3-2.
Below are steps for manually installing the monitor driver in Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 10 Installing the monitor dr iver in Windows 7 To use the Plug and Play feature in Microsoft Windows 7, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer, 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 7 operating system 4 From the Lenovo website http://www.lenovo.
Installing the monitor dr iver in Windows 10 To use the Plug and Play feature in Microsoft Windows 10, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer, 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 10 operating system 4 From the Lenovo website http://www.lenovo.
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Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the product manufacturer Do not use the ac power cord for other devices Appendix B B-3