General Safety guidelines TCO Certi¿ ed 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 Comfort and accessibility Arranging your work area Positioning your monitor Quick tips for healthy work habits Accessibility information Adjusting your monitor image...
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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.
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This product is TCO Cer ti¿ ed – for Sustainable IT TCO Certi¿ ed is an international third party sustainability certi¿ cation for IT products. TCO Certi¿ ed ensures that the manufacture, use and recycling of IT products reÀect environmental, social and economic responsibility. Every TCO Certi¿...
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This User’s Guide provides detailed operation instructions for the user. For quick instruction overview, please see the Setup Poster for brief information The product package should include the following items: • Information Flyer • Flat Panel Monitor • Adapter • HDMI Cable •...
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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 Place your monitor with the screen face down on a soft Àat surface. Align the stand assembly bracket to the monitor Insert the bracket towards monitor until it locks in place Remove the screws from base before detaching base and stand from the monitor ”on page...
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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 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...
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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 Connect one end of the DP cable to the monitor DP connector and the other end to the...
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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 5 Insert the Adapter into the monitor, then plug the monitor power cord and the computer cord into grounded electrical outlets Note: A certi¿...
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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/L24q_20. Refer to the “"Manually installing the monitor driver"on page 3-5” section to install the driver...
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For more detailed information on any of these topics, visit the Healthy Computing Web site at: http://www lenovo com/healthycomputing/ Use a work surface of appropriate height and available working area to allow you to work in comfort Organize your work area to match the way you use materials and equipment.
• 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: •...
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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 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- DDC-CI CI function...
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To adjust the settings, the user controls can be viewed through the OSD Brightness/Contrast Exit Left Right To use the controls: Press to open the main OSD menu 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 , then press select that function Use...
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Table 2-1. OSD functions OSD Icon on Main Adjusts overall brightness Brightness Brightness/ All input ports Adjusts difference between light and dark areas Contrast Contrast/DCR Enable dynamic contrast ratio. Adjusts intensity of red, green, and blue Preset mode • Neutral •...
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Table 2-2. OSD functions OSD Icon on Main • Respond time enhancement • Off • Normal Over Drive • Exteme Screen prioritization • Text Mode • Web pic Mode NovoVision • Video Mode • Low Blue Light Shows resolution, refresh rate, and product details This screen offers information only, and (does) not allow for Information setting changes...
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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.
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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.
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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. Monitor speci¿ cations for type-model L24q-20 Depth 237 26 mm (9 34 in ) Dimensions Height 422 43 mm (16 63 in )
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Table 3-1. Monitor speci¿ cations for type-model L24q-20 Communications VESA DDC Horizontal frequency 30 kHz - 90kHz Supported Display Modes Vertical frequency 50 Hz - 75 Hz Native Resolution 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz Operating 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
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 The words "Out of...
Table 3-2. Troubleshooting 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 from the system or system properly page 1-4 monitor...
Color Matching Pro¿ les. 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 1920 x 1080 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz...
Color Matching Pro¿ les. 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 1920 x 1080 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz If you still can’t solve your problem, please contact the Lenovo Support Center For more...
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The warranty does not apply to a product which has been damaged due to accident, misuse, abuse, improper installation, usage not in accordance with product speci¿ cations and instructions, natural or personal disaster, or unauthorized alterations, repairs or modi¿ cations. The following are examples of misuse or abuse and not covered by warranty: •...
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 Installation and con¿...
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Web sites The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment Therefore, the result obtained in other operating environments may vary signi¿...
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 isthe property of the company, you must do so in accordance with the Law for Promotion ofEffective Utilization of Resources Computers and monitors are categorized as industrial wasteand should be properly disposed of by an industrial waste disposal contractor certi¿...