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  • Page 1 Lenovo Y27gA User Guide...
  • Page 2 First Edition(April 2016) © Copyright Lenovo 2016. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information ............. iii General Safety guidelines.
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    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 •...
  • Page 6: Notice For Use

    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. 1. Place your monitor with the screen face down on a soft flat surface. 2.
  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Product overview This section will provide information on adjusting monitor positions, setting user controls, and using the cable lock slot. Types of adjustments Tilt Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range. Swivel With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt and swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
  • Page 8: Height Adjustment

    Height Adjustment For height adjustment, user needs to press down or lift up the monitor. 1-4 Chapter 1.
  • Page 9: Monitor Controls

    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. Cable lock slot Your monitor is equipped with a cable lock slot located on the rear of your monitor. Chapter 1.
  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Monitor

    Connect one end of the DP cable to the DP connector on the back of the computer, and the other end to the DP connector on the monitor. Lenovo recommends that customers who require to use the Display Port input on their monitor purchase the "Lenovo Display Port to Display Port cable 0A36537".
  • Page 11 Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI connector on the back of the computer, and the other end to the HDMI connector on the monitor. Lenovo recommends that customers who require to use the HDMI input on their monitor purchase the “Lenovo HDMI to HDMI cable OB47070”.
  • Page 12 Connect the speaker’s audio cable and audio jack of monitor to transfer audio source from Display Port, or HDMI. Note: The audio output in HDMI/DP modes.. The place of hanging a headset. • Open headphones hanging slots. • Close headphones hanging slot Chapter 1.
  • Page 13 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB upstream terminal on the back of the monitor, and connect the other end of the USB cable to an appropriate USB port on your computer. Chapter 1.
  • Page 14 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB downstream terminal on the side of the monitor, and connect the other end of the USB cable to an appropriate USB port on your device. Note: The USB downstream port does not provide power while the monitor switch is off. Insert the Adapter into the monitor, then plug the monitor power cord and the computer cord into grounded electrical outlets.
  • Page 15 Alternative a flexible cord be of synthetic rubber according to IEC 60245 (designation H05RR-F 3G 0.75mm2) shall be used. 10. Assemble the cable cover as shown below. Note:On both sides of the assembly, and then press the middle part. 1-11 Chapter 1.
  • Page 16 11. If you need to remove cable cover,please follow the illustration as shown below. 12. Power on the monitor and the computer. 1-12 Chapter 1.
  • Page 17 13. When you install the monitor driver, download the driver that corresponds to your monitor model from the Lenovo website www.lenovo.com/support/Y27gRE.Refer to the "Manually installing the monitor driver"on page 3-5 section to install the driver. 1-13 Chapter 1.
  • Page 18: Chapter 2. Adjusting And Using Your Monitor

    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.
  • Page 19: Quick Tips For Healthy Work Habits

    The following are some other tips for comfortable viewing of your monitor: • Use adequate lighting for the type of work you are performing. • Use the monitor brightness, contrast controls, if equipped to optimize the image on your screen to meet your visual preferences. •...
  • Page 20: Adjusting Your Monitor Image

    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. Icon Control Description Refresh Rate on Screen Enable/Disable the Rate-Refreshing on Screen Mode Switch...
  • Page 21: Using The On-Screen Display (Osd) Controls

    Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) controls To adjust the settings, the user controls can be viewed through the OSD. LENOVO NVIDA G-SY NC Mode DP 1920 x1080@60Hz Brightness Contrast Light Balance Adaptive Contrast Blue Light Adjusts overall screen Brightness/Contrast LENOVO...
  • Page 22 Table 2-1. OSD functions OSD Icon on Main Controls and Submenu Description Menu Adjustments Brightness Adjusts overall screen All input ports brightness. Contrast Adjusts difference between light Brightness/ and dark areas. Contrast/Light Light Balance This boosts the amplitude of the Balance/Adaptive dark color levels of the display–...
  • Page 23 Table 2-1. OSD functions OSD Icon on Main Controls and Submenu Description Menu Adjustments Color Adjusts intensity of red, green, All input ports and blue. Image Properties Preset mode • Neutral • sRGB • Reddish • Bluish Custom • Red: Increases or decreases the saturation of Red in the image.
  • Page 24 Table 2-1. OSD functions OSD Icon on Main Controls and Submenu Description Menu Adjustments Gamma mode allows you to Gamma All input ports adjust the luminance tone.The default value is 2.2 Image Properties (standard value for Windows). • Scaling • Original AR:Same Aspect Ratio with input signal.
  • Page 25 Table 2-1. OSD functions OSD Icon on Main Controls and Submenu Description Menu Adjustments Input Signal This monitor can accept video All input ports signals through two different connectors. Most desktop Options computers use a analog connector. Select digital among OSD Controls when you use DP / HDMI connector.
  • Page 26: Selecting A Supported Display Mode

    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.
  • Page 27: Understanding Power Management

    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.
  • Page 28: Caring For Your Monitor

    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. •...
  • Page 29 Step 4: Connect all cables on the back of the monitor. Step 5: Assemble the cable cover refer to page 1-11. Step 6: Attach the mounting bracket from the VESA compatible wall mounting kit (100mm x100mm distance), the type of VESA mounting screw is M4 x 10 mm. VESA hole Step 7: Attach the LCD display to the wall, and follow the instructions in the wall-mounting kit.
  • Page 30: Chapter 3. Reference Information

    595.30 mm (23.44 in.) Pixel pitch 0.3114 mm (0.01 in.) Normal: 7ms Response time Extreme: 4ms AC/DC adapter Model ADP-65FD B Trade mark Lenovo Rating Input: 100-240V~, 50-60Hz, 1.5A Output: 20V , 3.25A Power consumption Normal operation Note: Power consumption Standby/Suspend <0.5W (Digital) figures are for the monitor and <0.5W at 100VAC and 240VAC...
  • Page 31 Table 3-1. Monitor specifications for type-model 65C1-GCC1-WW Video input DP (Digital) Interface Input signal VESA TMDS (Panel Link™)/DP Horizontal 1920 pixels (max) addressability Vertical addressability 1080 lines (max) Clock frequency 340 MHz Video input HDMI (Digital) Interface HDMI Input signal VESA TMDS (Panel Link™)/HDMI Horizontal 1920 pixels (max)
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    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...
  • Page 33 Table 3-2. Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Suggested action Reference The power The video signal cable Be sure the video cable is "Connecting and indicator is amber, is loose or disconnected connected with the system turning on your but there is no from the system or properly.
  • Page 34: Manually Installing The Monitor Driver

    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.
  • Page 35: Installing The Monitor Driver In Windows 8/8.1

    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.
  • Page 36: Installing The Monitor Driver In Windows 10

    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.
  • Page 37: Appendix A. Service And Support

    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.
  • Page 38: Appendix B. Notices

    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.
  • Page 39: Recycling Information

    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.
  • Page 40: Power Cords And Power Adapters

    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.

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