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.
HDMI Lenovo Limited Warranty Remark: Lenovo Monitor USB Speaker is for Machine Type: 65EF. *: Depending on many factors such as the processing capability of peripheral devices, file attributes, and other factors related to system configuration and operating environments, the...
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.
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.
Height Adjustment For height adjustment, user needs to press down or lift up the monitor. 130mm Monitor Pivot - Adjust the screen position before rotating the monitor screen. (Make sure that the monitor screen ascent to its highest point, and it inclines backward at 22°.) - then rotate clockwise until the monitor stops at 90°.
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.
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".
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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”...
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The place of hanging a headset. • Open headphones hanging slots. • Close headphones hanging slot Chapter 1.
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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. If there are any * tag, you can consult the comments on page 1-1. Chapter 1.
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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. Connect the USB Speaker..
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10. Insert the Adapter into the monitor, then plug the monitor power cord and the computer cord into grounded electrical outlets. Note: A certified power supply cord has to be used with this equipment. The relevant national installation and or equipment regulations shall be considered. A certified power supply cord not lighter than ordinary polyvinyl chloride flexible cord according to IEC 60227 (designation H05VV-F 3G 0.75mm2 or H05VVH2-F2 3G0.75mm2) shall be used.
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12. Power on the monitor and the computer. 13. When you install the monitor driver, download the driver that corresponds to your monitor model from the Lenovo website http://support.lenovo.com/docs/Y27gq_20. Refer to the "Manually installing the monitor driver"on page 3-5 section to install the driver.
Set up NVIDIA G-SYNC Connect the monitor and the computer Reminder: The monitor and computer need to be connected using the DP 1.2 signal cable included in the package. Make sure the graphics card in the computer is an NVIDIA GeForce ®...
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.
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. •...
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 Mode Switch Direct access to Mode Switch Switches the video input source Input Source...
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) controls To adjust the settings, the user controls can be viewed through the OSD. LENOVO 2560 x1440@144Hz Variable Refresh Mode DP Model Y27gq-20 Firmware LA0.8 Resolution 2560 x 1440 Max Refresh Rate 144Hz Mode Normal...
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Table 2-1. OSD functions OSD Icon on Main Controls and Submenu Description Menu Adjustments Model Y27gq-20 All input ports Firmware LA0.8 Resolution Show resolution. Max Refresh Rate Show Max refresh rate Mode • Normal • Variable Refresh Brightness Adjusts overall screen brightness.
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Table 2-1. OSD functions OSD Icon on Main Controls and Submenu Description Menu Adjustments You can choose color Color Temp. All input ports temperature as Warm, Normal, Cool or User. • Warm • Normal • Cool • User Low Blue Light •...
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Table 2-1. OSD functions OSD Icon on Main Controls and Submenu Description Menu Adjustments Select digital among OSD All input ports Controls when you use DP. HDMI Select digital among OSD Controls when you use HDMI. Deep Sleep nVIDIA function. When Deep sleep is set to on and no signal, the monitor will go to sleep mode after 15...
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 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.
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. •...
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Step 3: Remove the base and stand from the monitor, refer to "Detaching the monitor base and stand"on page 2-10". Step 4: 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 5: Attach the LCD display to the wall, and follow the instructions in the wall-mounting kit.
Chapter 3. Reference information This section contains monitor specifications, instructions to manually install the monitor driver, troubleshooting information, and service information. Monitor specifications Table 3-1. Monitor specifications for type-model Y27gq-20 Dimensions Depth 284.4 mm (11.20 in.) Height 468.9 mm (18.46 in.) Width 614.0 mm (24.17 in.)
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Table 3-1. Monitor specifications for type-model Y27gq-20 Video input HDMI (Digital) Interface HDMI Input signal VESA TMDS (Panel Link™)/HDMI Horizontal 2560 pixels (max) addressability Vertical addressability 1440 lines (max) Clock frequency 300 MHz Communications VESA DDC/CI Supported display modes Horizontal frequency...
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...
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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.
Note: On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality. Lenovo recommends using either 2560 x 1440 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 2560 x 1440 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz, or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz.
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.
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.
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.