Lenovo ThinkVision Flat Panel Monitor User Guide - Manuals

8. Assembled cables with Line Cleaner as shown below.9. Connect one end of the DP cable to the DP input on the back of another monitor and the other end to the DP output connector (for daisy chain) on the monitor.Note 1: Monitors sold in NA include a DP cableNote 2: For other regions, Lenovo recommends that customers who require using the Display Port input on their monitor purchase the “Lenovo Display Port to Display Port cable 0A36537”.For more information, go to the following: www.lenovo.com/support/monitor accessories10. Power on the monitor and the computer.11. To install the monitor driver, you must download it from the Lenovo website (http://support.lenovo.com/docs/P27h 20) and follow the instructions on pages 3-5.Registering your optionThank you for purchasing this Lenovo product. Please take a few moments to register your product and provide us with information that will help Lenovo to better serve you in the future.Your feedback is valuable to us in developing products and services that are important to you, as well as in developing better ways to communicate with you. Register your option on thefollowing Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/registerLenovo will send you information and updates on your registered product unless you indicate on the Web site questionnaire that you do not want to receive further information.Chapter 2 Adjusting and using your monitorThis section will give you information on adjusting and using your monitor.Comfort and accessibilityGood ergonomic practice is important to get the most from your personal computer and to avoid discomfort. Arrange your workplace and the equipment you use to suit your individual needsand the kind of work that you perform. In addition, use healthy work habits to maximize your performance and comfort while using your computer.

Arranging your work areaUse 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. Keep yourwork area clean and clear for the materials that you typically use and place the items that you use most frequently, such as the computer mouse or telephone, within the easiest reach.Equipment layout and setup play a large role in your working posture. The following topics describe how to optimize equipment setup to achieve and maintain good working posture.Positioning and viewing your monitorPosition and adjust your computer monitor for comfortable viewing by considering the following items: Viewing distance: Optimal viewing distances for monitors range from approximately 510mm to 760mm (20 into 30 in) and can vary depending on ambient light and time of day. You canachieve different viewing distances by repositioning your monitor or by modifying your posture or chair position. Use a viewing distance that is most comfortable for you. Monitor height: Position the monitor so your head and neck are in a comfortable and neutral (vertical, or upright) position. If your monitor does not have height adjustments, you mighthave to place books or other sturdy objects under the base of the monitor to achieve the desired height. A general guideline is to position the monitor such that the top of the screen is at orslightly below your eye height when you are comfortably seated. However, be sure to optimize your monitor height so the line of sight between your eyes and the center of the monitor suitsyour preferences for visual distance and comfortable viewing when your eye muscles are in a relaxed state. Tilt: Adjust the tilt of your monitor to optimize the appearance of the screen content and to accommodate your preferred head and neck posture. General location: Position your monitor to avoid glare or reflections on the screen from overhead lighting or nearby windows.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, and image adjustment controls, if equipped, to optimize the image on your screen to meet your visual preferences. Keep your monitor screen clean so you can focus on the screen’s contents.Any concentrated and sustained visual activity can be tiring for your eyes. Be sure to periodically look away from your monitor screen and focus on a far object to allow your eye muscles torelax. If you have questions on eye fatigue or visual discomfort, consult a vision care specialist for advice.Health AdministrationProlong exposure to computer screens may cause temporary visual fatigue. Factors including working environment, working habit and posture, screen flicker, and blue light contribute to thiscondition. To minimize visual fatigue certain adjustments can be made on the workstations or using suitable computer screens with features that alleviate eye strain.EnvironmentVisual fatigue is affected by the working environment. Glare reductions and appropriate lighting situations help minimize this condition. Glare reductionGlare can be reduced bya) Changing the position of any light source that is causing the glare.b) Fitting the light sources with appropriate diffusers or lampshades.c) Using curtains or blind on windows to minimize glare from direct sunlight.d) Adjusting the monitor position to be perpendicular to the source of light or windows.e) Using an anti-glare screen – ThinkVision monitors have an anti-glare surface treatment that scatters light for reflection-free work usage. LightingAdequate lighting is necessary to avoid glare and eye fatigue. Excessive or insufficient lighting makes the display on-screen harder to see. Generally, lighting level should not exceed 750lux, and levels ranging from 300 to 500 lux are most appropriate for computer desk work. Recommended lighting arrangement includes positioning work stations away from direct sunlight orusing overhead lighting with baffles or louvers that reduce glare.Working HabitsLong exposures to computer screens may cause eye strain. Symptoms include headache, burning eyes, blurred vision, and discomfort. To minimize eye strain, computer users can adjustworking habits to let their eyes relax and recover. Break TimesComputer users should take some time away from the screen especially if working for prolonged hours. Generally, it is recommended to take short breaks (5 – 15 mins) after 1 –2 hours ofcontinuous computer works. Taking short and frequent breaks is more advised than longer breaks. Looking at Distant ObjectsUsers often blink less when in front of the monitor screen. To minimize eye strain and dryness, users should rest the eye periodically by focusing on objects that are far away. Eye and Neck ExercisesCertain exercise reduces eye strain and prevents the early onset of musculoskeletal disorders. It is recommended to repeat these exercises often. However, should symptoms persist it isrecommended to consult a physician?Exercises for the eye:1. Alternate looking up and looking down while keeping the body and head upright.2. Slowly roll your eyes to look to the left and right.3. Roll eyes to look at objects on the upper right corner and then on the lower right. Do the same thing to look at objects on the upper left and lower left.Exercises for the neck:1. Relax arm at the side. Bend head forward to slightly stretch the neck. Hold for 5 seconds.2. Relax arm at the side. Turn head to the right. Hold for 5 seconds. Then turn head to the left.3. Relax arm at the side. Swing head to the left. Hold for 5 seconds. Then swing head to the right.

Working PostureAn appropriate working position helps minimize eye discomfort. The seating position and ideal placement of the monitor are essential for a comfortable working experience. Seating PositionPlacing the monitor too far or too close may lead to eye strain. Far viewing distance causes users to lean forward to see small texts, which strain the eyes and torso. Close viewing distance,on the other hand, strains the eye resulting from exerting more effort to focus and also causes the user to sit in awkward body posture (i.e. tilting the head, typing with outstretched arms,etc.)Recommended viewing distance between the eye and the monitor screen is 1.5 x the diagonal of the screen. Solutions in meeting this required distance in cramped office situations includepulling desk away from wall or divider to make room for a monitor, using flat-panel or compact displays placing the monitor in the desk corner, or placing the keyboard in an adjustabledrawer to create a deeper working surface.ThinkVision monitors are designed to maximize workspace (e.g. having thin profiles, compatible with ThinkCentre Tiny back mount,practical cable management, etc). Viewing AngleNeck fatigue and pain may result from prolonging turning of the head to see objects on the monitor screen. To minimize this, position the monitor directly in front so the head, neck, andtorso face forward to the screen. It is recommended that the monitor should not be more than 35 degrees to the right or left of the head.Monitors should also not be placed too high or too low as this contributes to awkward posture which resultsto muscle fatigue.Reduce FlickerMonitor flickers refer to repeated changes in monitor light intensity. It is caused by several factors including but not limited to voltage fluctuations. Reducing flicker minimizes eye strain andheadaches. ThinkVision monitors allow users to use high-frequency display modes that can effectively reduce flicker.Low Blue LightConcerns on blue light affecting eye health have risen over the years. Blue light has a wavelength between 300 nm to 500 nm. The monitors have a factory setting that reduces blue lightemissions. Users can enable low blue light mode on these monitors from the OSD settings.1. Pressto open the main OSD menu.

2. Useorto move among the icons. Select icon(Advanced Settings) and press3. Useto access this function.orto move among the items. Select Scenario Modes and pressto access thisfunction.4. Select Low Blue Light and pressto enable/disable Low Blue Light.Accessibility informationLenovo is committed to providing greater access to information and technology to people with disabilities. With assistive technologies, users can access information in the way mostappropriate to their disability. Some of these technologies are already provided in your operating system; others can be purchased through vendors or accessed at:https://lenovo.ssbbartgroup.com/lenovo/request vpat.phpAdjusting your monitor imageThis section describes the user control features used to adjust your monitor image.Using the direct access controlsThe direct access controls can be used when the On-Screen Display (OSD) is not displayed.Table 2-1 Direct access controlsIconControlDescriptionDDC-CIPress and hold for 10 seconds to enable ordisable the DDC-CI functionInput changeSwitches the video input source.BrightnessDirect access to Brightness adjustment.Main menuOpen OSD main menu. Press and hold for 10 seconds will lockmenu/un-lock menu.Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) controlsThe settings adjustable with the user controls are viewed through the On-Screen Display (OSD), as shown below.

To use the controls:1. Pressto open the main OSD menu.2. Useorpressto select that function. Use3. Pressto move among the icons. Select an icon and pressorto access that function. If there is a sub-menu, you can move between options usingto make adjustments. Pressor, thento save.to move backward through the sub-menus and exit from the OSD.4. Press and holdthe OSD.for 10 seconds to lock the OSD. This will prevent accidental adjustments to the OSD. Press and holdfor 10 seconds to unlock the OSD and allow adjustments to5. Enables DDC/CI by default. Use OSD Exit Key, press and hold thebuttons for 10 seconds to disable/enable DDC/CI function. The words ” DDC/CI Disable/DDC/CI/Enable” showson the screen.6. The ENERGY STAR option resets all user settings to default values so that the monitor can meet the requirements of Energy Star.Energy Star is an energy-saving program for consumer electronics led by the U.S. government. It was launched in 1992 by EPA and DOE to reduce energy consumption and greenhousegas emissions. The Energy Star logo is a symbol of energy conservation and environmental protection. It improves the concept of energy efficiency of consumers and manufacturers andeffectively guides the market. The regulation of Energy Star improves energy efficiency and reduces air pollution by using more energy-efficient equipment in homes, offices, and factories.One way to achieve this goal is to use management to reduce energy consumption when products are not in use. The default settings for monitors conform to Energy Star certification. Anychanges by users for more features and functionalities may increase power consumption, which will exceed the limits of Energy Star’s standard. If the user changes the options related toenergy efficiency when using, such as brightness, color mode, etc., select All Reset Factory or choose the Energy Star option, the power consumption will be restored to the energyefficiency with Energy Star standard. For more information, please refer to (www.energystar.gov/products). All products of Energy Star will be posted online and can be accessed directlyby governments, public institutions, and consumers.OSD Icon onMain MenuSubmenuDescriptionBrightnessAdjusts overall screen brightnessContrastAdjusts difference between light and dark areas.VolumeAdjust the volume level.Dynamic ContrastEnable dynamic contrast ratio. Off OnOver Drive Off Norm al ExtremeColor ModeAdjusts intensity of red, green, and blue. sRGB BT.709 DCI-P3 Neutral Reddish Bluish Custom Red: Increases or decreases the saturation of ‘red’ in the image.Green: Increases or decreases the saturation of ‘green’ in the image.Blue: Increases or decreases thesaturation of ‘blue’ in the image.Scenario Modes Panel Native Image Creation Digital Cinema Video Creation Low Blue LightAspect RatioSelects type of scaled image. Full Screen: Expand image to full screen. Original AR: Ratio with input signal.Button Repeat Rate Off Default SlowMonitor ControlsAdvanced SettingsControls andAdjustments

OSD Icon on Main MenuSubmenuDescriptionControls and AdjustmentsThis monitor can accept video signals through three different connectors.Select digital among OSD controls when you use HDMI/DP/USB-Cconnector.Input Signal HDMI Display Port USB-CUSB Charging Off OnSmart rower Off OnSuper USB-C Charging Off OnDP Select DP1.1 DP1.2Daisy Chain Off OnLanguageSelect OSD Language.Note The language chosen only affects the language of the OSD. It hasno effect on any software running on the computer.Menu Time OutSets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time abutton is pressed.Menu HorizontalChanges the horizontal position of the OSD.Menu VerticalChanges the vertical position of the OSD.Transparencychoose the transparency of OSDFactory ResetResets monitor to the original factory settings. Yes NoThe ENERGY STAR Logo means resets all user settings to defaultvalues so that the monitor can meet the requirements of Energy Star./Exit OSD menu.Port SettingMenu SettingExit/*Low Blue Light Mode is reducing the blue light content.*The use of Extreme Mode (response time) may result in reduced display quality when fast-moving video graphics are displayed.Users should check Extreme Mode (response time) to verify if it is compatible with any applications they would like to use it with.Selecting a supported display modeThe display mode the monitor uses is controlled by the computer. Therefore, refer to your computer documentation for details on how to change display modes. The image size, position andshape might change when the display mode changes. This is normal and the image can be readjusted using automatic image setup and the image controls. Unlike CRT monitors, whichrequire a high refresh rate to minimize flicker, LCD or Flat Panel technology is inherently flicker-free. Note: If your system has previously been used with a CRT monitor and is currentlyconfigured to a display mode outside the range of this monitor, you may need to re-attach the CRT monitor temporarily until you have re-configured the system; preferably to 2560 1440 @60Hz, which is the Native Resolution Display mode. The display modes shown below have been optimized at the factory.Table 2-3.Factory set display modesAddressabilityRefresh rate640 48060Hz720 40070Hz800 60060Hz1024 76860Hz1280 72060Hz1280 80060Hz1280 102460Hz1440 90060Hz, reduced 60Hz1600 900reduced 60Hz1680 105060Hz1920 108060Hz2560 144060Hz

Image rotationBefore rotating the monitor, you should set up your computer to rotate the image. Rotating the image may require special rotation software or you may find that your computer is preloadedwith video graphic drivers that allow image rotation. Check the Graphic Properties setting on your computer to see if this feature is available. Try these steps to check if image rotation isavailable on your computer.1.Right-click on the desktop and click Properties.2. Select the Settings tab and click Advanced.3. If you have ATI, select the Rotation tab and set the preferred rotation. If you have nVidia, click the nVidia tab, in the left-hand column select NV Rotate, and then select the preferredrotation. If you have Intel, select the Intel graphics tab, click Graphic Properties, select the Rotation tab, and then set the preferred rotation.Check with the manufacturer of your computer to see if graphic drivers with image rotation can be downloaded from their support website.Understanding power managementUnderstanding power management is invoked when the computer recognizes that you have not using your mouse or keyboard for a user-definable period. There are several states asdescribed 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.Table2-4.Power indicatorStatePower IndicatorScreenRestoring OperationComplianceOnSteady greenNormalStandby/ SuspendSteady amberBlankPress a key or move the mouse. There may be aslight delay reappears.Note: Standby also occurs if there is no image outputto the monitor.

The monitor is a high-quality optical device that requires special care when cleaning. To clean the monitor, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer and the monitor. 2. Unplug your monitor from the power outlet before cleaning. CAUTION: Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, or any volatile substance to clean the monitor screen or cabinet.