Contents Safety information ..............................iii General Safety guidelines ....................................iii ........................................iv Chapter 1. Getting started...........................1-1 Shipping contents ......................................1-1 Notice for use .........................................1-2 Product overview ......................................1-2 Adjusting the tilt ......................................1-2 Monitor controls .......................................1-3 Setting up your monitor ....................................1-3 Connecting and turning on your monitor ..............................1-3 Chapter 2.
Safety information General Safety guidelines 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 To avoid shock hazard: Do not remove the covers. Do not operate this product unless the stand is attached.
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Congratulations! Corporate Social Responsibility Socially responsible production - working conditions and labor law in manufacturing country Environmental Management System Minimization of Hazardous Substances Limits on cadmium, mercury, lead & hexavalent chromium including requirements for mercury-free products, Design for Recycling Coding of plastics for easy recycling. Limit on the number of different plastics used. Product Lifetime, Product Take Back Minimum one-year product warranty.
Chapter 1. Getting started This User’s Guide provides detailed operation instructions for the user. For quick instruction overview, please see the Setup Poster for brief information. Shipping contents The product package should include the following items: Information Flyer Flat Panel Monitor Adapter HDMI Cable VGA Cable...
Notice for use 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. Align the stand assembly bracket to the monitor. Insert the bracket towards monitor until it locks in place.
Monitor controls 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. 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 on page iii before carrying out this procedure.
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Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the monitor HDMI connector and the other end to the computer. Note: 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.
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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. Headphone 5. Insert the Adapter into the monitor, then plug the monitor power cord and the computer cord into grounded electrical outlets.
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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/L24i_ 0. Refer to the “Manually installing the monitor driver” on page 3-5 section to install the driver.
For more detailed information on any of these topics, visit the Healthy Computing Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/healthycomputing/. Arranging your work area Use a work surface of appropriate height and available working area to allow you to work in comfort.
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: 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.
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. Name Description Switches the video input source Input Source Shift back to previous level when in OSD mode Press and hold for 10 seconds to enable or disable the DDC-...
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) controls To adjust the settings, the user controls can be viewed through the OSD. Brightness/Contrast/DCR Brightness Contrast To use the controls: 1. Press to open the main OSD menu. to move among the icons. Select an icon and press to access the selected function.
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Table 2-1. OSD functions Controls and Submenu Description Menu Adjustments Adjusts overall brightness Brightness Brightness/ All input ports Adjusts difference between light and dark areas Contrast Contrast/DCR Horizontal Position Moves the image left or right. Image Position Vertical Position Moves the image up or down. Automatic Optimizes image (size, position, phase and clock).
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Table 2-2. OSD functions Controls and Submenu Description Menu Adjustments Respond time enhancement. Normal Over Drive Screen prioritization Text Mode Web pic Mode NovoVision Video Mode Low Blue Light Shows resolution, refresh rate, and product details. Note: This screen offers information only, and (does) not allow for Information setting changes.
Selecting a supported display mode 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.
Understanding power management Power management is invoked when the computer recognizes that you have not used your mouse 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.
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. Touch the screen area of your monitor with sharp or abrasive items. This type of contact may cause permanent damage to your screen.
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...
Table 3-2. Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Suggested action Reference The power indicator is The video signal cable Be sure the video cable “Connecting and turning amber, but there is no is loose or disconnected is connected with the on your monitor” on image.
Note: On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality. Lenovo recommends using either 1920 x 1080 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz, or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz.
Note: On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality. Lenovo recommends using either 1920 x 1080 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz, or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz.
Service information Customer responsibilities The warranty does not apply to a product which has been damaged due to accident, misuse, abuse, The following are examples of misuse or abuse and not covered by warranty: Images burned onto the screen of a CRT monitor. Burned image is preventable by utilizing a moving screen saver or power management.
Product replacement assistance or exchange of defective components also is available during the warranty period. In addition, if your option is installed in a Lenovo computer, you might be entitled to service at your location. A Lenovo technical support representative can help you determine the best alternative.
Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitor If you are a company employee and need to dispose of a Lenovo computer or monitor that is the property of the company, you must do so in accordance with the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources.
Power cords and power adapters 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...