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ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Product Composition Please check whether all the components are included in the box before using the product. If there are any missing components, contact the retailer where you purchased the product. Note that the product and related components may look different from those shown here. CD (Owner’s Manual / Software / Power cord AC/DC Adapter...
32GK850G • It is recommend that use the supplied components. Monitor Driver Recommended • If you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there ASM Driver Required may be image noises. OnScreen Control Recommended...
How to Use the Joystick Button How to Use the Lighting Button You can easily control the functions of the monitor by pressing the joystick button or You can easily control the functions of the monitor by pressing the lighting button or moving it left/right/up/down with your finger.
Moving and Lifting the Monitor Input Connector When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these instructions to prevent the monitor from being scratched or damaged and to ensure safe transportation, regardless of its shape or size. • Place the monitor in the original box or packing material before attempting to move it.
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• If you use the monitor panel without the stand base, its joystick and lighting button may cause the monitor to become unstable and fall, resulting in damage to the monitor or human injury. In addition, this may cause the joystick and lighting button to malfunction.
Installing the Monitor Cable Holder Assembling the Stand * Assemble the Cable Holder. CAUTION • To protect the screen from scratches, cover the surface with a soft cloth. Stand Body Stand Attachment Area Stand Base...
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NOTE • Press the stand until the button reaches the top. CAUTION • Illustrations in this document represent typical procedures, so they may look different from the actual product. • Do not apply foreign substances (oils, lubricants, etc.) to the screw parts when assembling the product.
Installing on a Table Connect the power adapter to the monitor and then plug the power cord into the wall outlet. Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an upright position. Place the monitor at least 100 mm away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation. 100 mm 100 mm 100 mm...
Adjusting the Stand Height CAUTION Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position. • Unplug the power cord before moving or installing the monitor. There is risk of Handle the monitor with both hands for safety. electric shock.
Adjusting the Angle WARNING Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position. • To avoid injury to the fingers when adjusting the screen, do not hold the lower part Adjust the angle of the screen. of the monitor’s frame as illustrated below. The angle of the screen can be adjusted forward or backward from -5°...
Raise the monitor to the maximum height. NOTE Pivot Feature Adjust the angle of the monitor in the direction of the arrow as shown in the The pivot feature allows the monitor to rotate 90° clockwise. figure. WARNING • When you rotate the screen using the pivot feature, make sure that you do not rotate the screen with excessive force or speed.
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Rotate the monitor clockwise as shown in the figure. NOTE • Auto Pivot feature of the display is not supported. • The screen can be rotated easily using the screen pivot shortcut key provided with your Windows operating system. Note that some Windows versions and some graphics card drivers may use different settings for the screen pivot key or may not support the pivot key at all.
Tidying up Cables Using the Kensington Lock Attach the provided cable holder and mouse holder to the product, then use the The connector for the Kensington security system is located at the bottom of the holders to organize the cables as shown in the illustration. monitor.
Detaching the Stand Body Installing the Wall Mount Plate This monitor meets the specifications for the wall mount plate or other compatible Place the monitor’s screen face down. To protect the screen from scratches, devices. cover the surface with a soft cloth. Remove the stand from the monitor by pressing the button on the bottom Place the screen face down.
If you use screws longer than the standard length, it may damage the inside of bracket. the product. 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. 100 mm Wall Mount (mm)
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Installing the monitor on the ceiling or on a slanted wall may result in the monitor Max. 8 mm falling off, which could lead to injury. Use an authorized LG wall mount and contact the local dealer or qualified personnel.
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 Press the joystick button, go to Settings →...
DisplayPort Connection CAUTION Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC to the monitor. Connect the • In HDMI input, only the RGB 4:4:4 Color Format is supported. YCbCr is not monitor to your PC using the DisplayPort cable as shown in the illustration below. supported.
Connecting AV Devices Connecting Peripherals HDMI Connection USB Cable connection HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals from your AV device to the monitor. The USB port on the product functions as a USB hub. Connect your AV device to the monitor using the HDMI cable as shown in the To use USB 3.0, connect the A-B type USB 3.0 cable of the product to the PC.
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NOTE CAUTION Cautions When Using a USB Device • It is recommended you install all Windows Updates to keep your Windows up-to- date before connecting to the product for use. • A USB device with an automatic recognition program installed, or that uses its own •...
Service only port Connecting Headphones Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones port. Connect as illustrated. This port is used only for "Service". SERVICE ONLY (sold separately) NOTE • Peripheral devices are sold separately. • If you use angled earphones, it may cause a problem with connecting another external device to the monitor.
USER SETTINGS Button Menu Status Description Main menu disabled Enables the main menu. Exits the main menu. Activating the Main Menu (Holding down the button more than 5 seconds to turn off Main menu enabled the monitor. You can turn off the monitor this way at any Press the joystick button on the bottom of the time, including when the OSD is on.) monitor.
Main Menu Features Main Menu Description Input Sets input mode. Power Off Power Off Turns off the monitor. Settings Configures the screen settings. Close Input Settings Game Mode Sets the game mode for gaming. Close Closes the main menu. Game Mode...
User Settings Menu Settings To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Settings. Configure the options by moving the joystick up/down/left/right. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to or pressing ( ) it.
Game Mode To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Settings. G-SYNC Overclock Black Stabilizer Response Time Go to Game Mode by moving the joystick. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to pressing ( ) it.
Game Adjust To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Settings. G-SYNC Overclock Black Stabilizer Response Time Go to Game Adjust by moving the joystick. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to Overclock pressing ( ) it.
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Settings > Game Adjust Description Sets Overclock to a higher refresh rate than specified by the panel specification. Disables the Overclock improvement feature. NOTE • After the monitor reboots, change the maximum refresh rate setting in the NVIDIA control panel. Overclock If the screen display appears abnormal, turn off the Overclock setting.
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Settings > Game Adjust Description 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. Setting to Faster may cause image sticking.
Picture Adjust To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Settings. G-SYNC Overclock Black Stabilizer Response Time Go to Picture Adjust by moving the joystick. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to Brightness/Contrast pressing ( ) it.
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Input To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Settings. G-SYNC Overclock Black Stabilizer Response Time Go to Input by moving the joystick. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to Input List pressing ( ) it.
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General To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Settings. G-SYNC Overclock Black Stabilizer Response Time Go to General by moving the joystick. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to Language pressing ( ) it.
Settings > General Description Quick Charge is a feature that rapidly charges the device connected to the USB 3.0 port. Enables Quick Charge. Disables Quick Charge. Quick Charge NOTE • The charging speed may vary depending on the device. This feature disables the configuration and adjustment of menus. Enables OSD Lock.
• Be sure to install the display driver from the display driver CD (or diskette) that comes with your display. Or, you can also download the driver from our web site: http://www.lg.com. • Make sure to check if the graphics card supports Plug and Play function.
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The screen retains an image. Does image sticking occur even when the • Displaying a still image for a prolonged time may cause damage to the screen, resulting in the retention of the image. monitor is turned off? • To extend the lifetime of the monitor, use a screensaver. Screen display is unstable and shaky.
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The display color is abnormal. Does the display appear discolored • Set the color to 24 bit (true color) or higher. In Windows, go to Control Panel > Display > Settings > Color Quality. (The (16 colors)? settings may differ depending on the operating system (OS) you use.) Does the display color appear unstable or •...
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION LCD Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen Color Depth HDMI 8-bit color is supported. DP (DisplayPort) 8-bit color is supported. Pixel Pitch 0.2724 mm x 0.2724 mm Resolution Max Resolution HDMI: 2560 x 1440 @ 60 Hz DP: 2560 x 1440 @ 144 Hz 2560 x 1440 @ 165 Hz (Overclock: On)** Recommended Resolution...
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AC/DC Adapter ADS-110CL-19-3 190110G, manufactured by Honor Output: 19 V 5.79 A Environmental Conditions Operating Conditions Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C Humidity Less than 80 % Storing Conditions Temperature -20 °C to 60 °C Humidity Less than 85 % Dimensions Monitor Size (Width x Height x Depth) With Stand...
G-SYNC Monitor • The monitor is purposely supporting the NVIDIA G-SYNC technology and targeting NVIDIA GPU. • Requirement for using G-SYNC - Supported Interface: DisplayPort (System must support DisplayPort 1.2 directly from the GPU.) - Supported Graphic Card: A graphic card that supports NVIDIA’s G-SYNC is necessary. - Supported Version: Make sure to update the graphic card to the latest driver.
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This device can be used in all regions. Read the owner's manual (CD) carefully and keep it at hand. Please note that the label attached to the product provides information for technical support. Model Serial No.