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Rick Spencer
May 15, 2025
how do i control the brightness of my LG 25ms550 monitor?
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Mr. Anderson
May 22, 2025
You can control the brightness of your LG 27MS500 monitor using the On-Screen Control feature. This allows you to adjust basic monitor settings, including brightness, with your mouse by accessing the software interface.
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OWNER’S MANUAL LED LCD MONITOR (LED Monitor*) * LG LED Monitor applies LCD screen with LED backlights. Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. 24MS500 24MS550 24BA400 25MS500 25MS550 27BA400 27MS500 27MS550 www.lg.com...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS LICENSE Each model has different licenses. Visit www.lg.com for more information on the license. LICENSE ............2 ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ....3 The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI trade dress and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.
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• It is recommended to use the supplied components. • If you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may be image problems. Supported Drivers and Software • Illustrations in this document represent typical procedures, so they may look different from the actual product.
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Product and Button Description How to Use the Joystick Button You can easily control the functions of the monitor by pressing the joystick button or moving it left/right/up/ 24MS500 25MS500 27MS500 24MS550 25MS550 27MS550 down with your finger. 24BA400 27BA400...
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If you use the monitor panel without the stand base, its joystick button may cause the monitor to become 24MS500 25MS500 27MS500 unstable and fall, resulting in damage to the monitor or human injury. In addition, this may cause the joystick 24BA400...
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Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an upright position. Place the monitor at least 100 mm (3.94 inches) away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation. Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position. Handle the monitor with both hands for safety. 24MS500 25MS500 27MS500 24MS550 25MS550 24BA400 27BA400 27MS550 Max.
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27BA400 25MS550 • To avoid injury to the fingers when adjusting the screen, do not hold the lower part of the monitor’ s frame as 27MS500 27MS550 illustrated below. • Be careful not to touch or press the screen area when adjusting the angle of the monitor.
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NOTE tilting wall mounting bracket. • A non-VESA standard screw may damage the product and cause the monitor to fall. LG Electronics is not liable for any accidents relating to the use of non-standard screws. • The wall mount kit includes the installation guide and all necessary parts.
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• Installing the monitor on the ceiling or on a slanted wall may result in the monitor falling off, which could lead to injury. Use an authorized LG wall mount and contact the local dealer or qualified personnel. • Applying excessive force when tightening screws may cause damage to the monitor. Damage caused in this way will not be covered by the product warranty.
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USING THE MONITOR Connecting to a PC • This monitor supports the *Plug and Play feature. • Illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. * Plug and Play: A feature that allows you to add a device to your computer without having to reconfigure anything or install any manual drivers.
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Connecting AV Devices Connecting Peripherals HDMI Connection Connecting Headphones HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals from your AV device to the monitor. Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port. NOTE NOTE • • Using a DVI to HDMI / DP (DisplayPort) to HDMI cable may cause compatibility issues. Peripheral devices are sold separately.
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USER SETTINGS NOTE • Your monitor’ s OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. • When Beep Guide is activated, pressing the joystick button will take you to Settings right away. Activating the Main Menu Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor.
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Main Menu Features Main Menu Description Power Off Input Sets input mode. Power Off Turns off the monitor. Exit Input Settings Settings Configures the screen settings. Picture Mode Sets the picture mode. Exit Exits the main menu. Picture Mode Menu Settings To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Settings.
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Customizing settings Quick Settings Settings > Quick Settings Description Brightness Adjusts the color contrast and brightness of the screen. Contrast Volume Adjusts the volume level. Input Settings > Input Description Input List Selects the input mode. Adjusts the aspect ratio of the screen. Full Wide Displays the video in wide-screen, regardless of the video signal input.
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Picture Settings > Picture Description Custom Allows the user to adjust each element. The color mode of the main menu can be adjusted. Reader Optimizes the screen for viewing documents. You can brighten the screen in the OSD menu. Photo Optimizes the screen to view photos.
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Settings > Picture Description Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the screen. Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the screen. Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen. Optimized picture quality is displayed when a user wants crystal clear images. It is effective for high quality video High or game.
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Sets a response time for displayed pictures based on the speed of the screen. For a normal environment, it is recommended that you use Fast. For a fast-moving picture, it is recommended that you use Faster. Once Faster Mode is selected, Motion Blur may occur depending on the content. Response Time Faster Sets the response time to faster.
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Cancel the select. Do you want to reset your Picture Reset picture settings? Returns to the default settings.
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General Settings > General Description Language To choose the language in which the control names are displayed. High Enables SMART ENERGY SAVING you can save energy with this energy- high efficient. Enables SMART ENERGY SAVING you can save energy with this energy- low efficient. SMART ENERGY SAVING Disables SMART ENERGY SAVING .
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Do you see an "Unrecognized monitor, Plug&Play (VESA DDC) monitor found" message? Have you installed the display driver? • Be sure to install the display driver from our web site: http://www.lg.com. • Make sure to check if the video card supports Plug&Play function.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 24MS500 Color Depth 8-bit color is supported. Max Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 100 Hz Resolution Recommended Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 100 Hz Power Sources Power Rating 19 V 0.84 A Type ADS-25SFA-19-3 19016E, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC, or Type ADS-25FSF-19 19016EPCU-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC, or Type ADS-25FSF-19 19016EPBR-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC, or Type ADS-25FSF-19 19016EPI-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC,...
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Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) Dimensions With Stand 539.9 x 414.4 x 190.0 (mm) 21.2 x 16.3 x 7.4 (inches) Without Stand 539.9 x 321.4 x 56.2 (mm) 21.2 x 12.6 x 2.2 (inches) With Stand 2.6 kg 5.7 lbs Weight (Without Packaging) Without Stand...
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 24MS550 Color Depth 8-bit color is supported. Max Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 100 Hz Resolution Recommended Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 100 Hz Power Sources Power Rating 19 V 1.3 A Type ADS-25SFA-19-3 19025E, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC, or Type ADS-25FSF-19 19025EPCU-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC, or Type ADS-25FSF-19 19025EPBR-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC, or Type ADS-25FSF-19 19025EPI-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC,...
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Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) Dimensions With Stand 539.9 x 447.6 x 219.4 (mm) 21.2 x 17.6 x 8.6 (inches) Without Stand 539.9 x 321.4 x 56.2 (mm) 21.2 x 12.6 x 2.2 (inches) With Stand 3.2 kg 7.0 lbs Weight (Without Packaging) Without Stand...
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 25MS500 Color Depth 8-bit color is supported. Max Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 100 Hz Resolution Recommended Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 100 Hz Power Sources Power Rating 19 V 0.84 A Type ADS-25SFA-19-3 19016E, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC, or Type ADS-25FSF-19 19016EPCU-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC, or Type ADS-25FSF-19 19016EPBR-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC, or Type ADS-25FSF-19 19016EPI-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC,...
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Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) Dimensions With Stand 557.5 x 421.2 x 190.0 (mm) 21.9 x 16.5 x 7.4 (inches) Without Stand 557.5 x 328.3 x 58.8 (mm) 21.9 x 12.9 x 2.3 (inches) With Stand 2.6 kg 5.7 lbs Weight (Without Packaging) Without Stand...
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 25MS550 Color Depth 8-bit color is supported. Max Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 100 Hz Resolution Recommended Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 100 Hz Power Sources Power Rating 19 V 1.3 A Type ADS-25SFA-19-3 19025E, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC, or Type ADS-25FSF-19 19025EPCU-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC, or Type ADS-25FSF-19 19025EPBR-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC, or Type ADS-25FSF-19 19025EPI-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC,...
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Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) Dimensions With Stand 557.5 x 475.2 x 219.4 (mm) 21.9 x 18.7 x 8.6 (inches) Without Stand 557.5 x 328.3 x 58.8 (mm) 21.9 x 12.9 x 2.3 (inches) With Stand 3.1 kg 6.8 lbs Weight (Without Packaging) Without Stand...
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 27MS500 Color Depth 8-bit color is supported. Max Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 100 Hz Resolution Recommended Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 100 Hz Power Sources Power Rating 19 V 1.3 A Type ADS-25SFA-19-3 19025E, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC,...
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Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) Dimensions With Stand 612.0 x 454.9 x 190.0 (mm) 24 x 17.9 x 7.4 (inches) Without Stand 612.0 x 362.5 x 56.2 (mm) 24 x 14.2 x 2.2 (inches) With Stand 3.5 kg 7.7 lbs Weight (Without Packaging) Without Stand...
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 27MS550 Color Depth 8-bit color is supported. Max Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 100 Hz Resolution Recommended Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 100 Hz Power Sources Power Rating 19 V 1.3 A Type ADS-25SFA-19-3 19025E, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC, or Type ADS-25FSF-19 19025EPCU-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC, or Type ADS-25FSF-19 19025EPBR-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC, or Type ADS-25FSF-19 19025EPI-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC,...
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Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) Dimensions With Stand 612.0 x 492.1 x 219.4 (mm) 24 x 19.3 x 8.6 (inches) Without Stand 612.0 x 362.5 x 56.2 (mm) 24 x 14.2 x 2.2 (inches) With Stand 3.9 kg 8.5 lbs Weight (Without Packaging) Without Stand...
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 24BA400 Color Depth 8-bit color is supported. Max Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 100 Hz Resolution Recommended Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 100 Hz Power Sources Power Rating 19 V 1.3 A Type ADS-25SFA-19-3 19025E, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC, or Type ADS-25FSF-19 19025EPCU-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC, or Type ADS-25FSF-19 19025EPBR-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC, or Type ADS-25FSF-19 19025EPI-1, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC,...
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Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) Dimensions With Stand 539.9 x 414.4 x 190 (mm) 21.2 x 16.3 x 7.4 (inches) Without Stand 539.9 x 321.4 x 56.2 (mm) 21.2 x 12.6 x 2.2 (inches) With Stand 2.7 kg 5.9 lbs Weight (Without Packaging) Without Stand...
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 27BA400 Color Depth 8-bit color is supported. Max Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 100 Hz Resolution Recommended Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 100 Hz Power Sources Power Rating 19 V 1.3 A Type ADS-25SFA-19-3 19025E, manufactured by SHENZHEN HONOR ELECTRONIC, AC/DC adaptor or Type AD10560LF, manufactured by PI Electronics (H.K.) Ltd..
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Factory Support Mode (Preset Mode, PC) HDMI Preset Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Polarity (H/V) Remarks 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 1024 x 768 48.363 60.004 1280 x 720 1280 x 1024 79.976 75.025 1920 x 1080 67.5...
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Beep Guide Menu Location Menu Location Menu Location Quick Settings Picture - Picture Adjust Picture - Game Adjust - Black Stabilizer 3 3 2 1 Slider Quick Settings - Brightness Picture - Picture Adjust - Brightness 3 2 1 Picture - Game Adjust - Crosshair 3 3 3 Quick Settings - Brightness 1 1 1 Slider...
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Menu Location Menu Location Picture - Picture Reset - No 3 5 1 General - Automatic Standby Picture - Picture Reset - Yes 3 5 2 General - Automatic Standby - 4H 4 3 1 General General - Automatic Standby - 6H 4 3 2 General - Language General - Automatic Standby - 8H...
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Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Responsible Party LG Electronics USA, Inc. Address 111 Sylvan Avenue, North Building, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 E-mail lg.environmental@lge.com (For 24BA400/27BA400/25MS550 only) The model and serial number of the product are located on the back and on one side of the product.
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Do you have a question about the 27MS500 and is the answer not in the manual?
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how do i control the brightness of my LG 25ms550 monitor?
You can control the brightness of your LG 27MS500 monitor using the On-Screen Control feature. This allows you to adjust basic monitor settings, including brightness, with your mouse by accessing the software interface.
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