Lenovo ThinkVision T2324p manual

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    T2324p Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide[...]

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    Product numbers 60C7-MAR1-WW First Edition (November 2014) © Copyright Lenovo 2014. LENOVO products , data , computer software , and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to use , reproduction and disclos[...]

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    Contents Safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii General Safety guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    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. íí í iii[...]

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    Chapter 1. Getting started This User’s Guide provides detailed operation instructions for the user. For quick instruction overview, please see the Setup Poster for brief information. Shipping contents The product package should include the following items: • Information Flyer • Flat Panel Monitor • Power Cord • USB 3.0 Cable • Analog Ca[...]

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    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. Align the stand assembly bracket to the monitor. 3. Insert t[...]

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    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. ?[...]

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    Height Adjustment For height adjustment, user needs to press down or lift up the monitor. 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 30°.) - then rotate clockwise until the monitor stops at 90°. 0° 30 ° ° Chapter 1. 1[...]

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    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. 1-5[...]

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    Setting up your monitor This section provides information on how to set up your monitor. Connecting and turning on your monitor Note: Be sure to read the Safety information on page iii before carrying out this procedure. 1. Power off your computer and all attached devices, then unplug the computer power cord. 2. Connect the cables according to belo[...]

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    4. 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”. www.lenovo.com/support/monitoraccessories 5. Connect one end of the [...]

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    6. Connect the speaker’s audio cable and audio jack of monitor to transfer audio source from Display Port, or HDMI. Note: The audio output in HDMI/DP modes. 7. 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. Chapter 1.[...]

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    8. 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 . 9. Isnsert the power cord into the monitor, then plug the monitor power cord and t[...]

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    10. Assembled Line Cleaner as shown below. 11. Power on the monitor and the computer. Chapter 1. 1-10[...]

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    12. When you install the monitor driver, download the driver that corresponds to your monitor model from the Lenovo website http://support.lenovo.com/T2324pA. Refer to the “"Manually installing the monitor driver"on page 3-5” section to install the driver.. Registering your option Thank you for purchasing this Lenovo™ product. Pleas[...]

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    Chapter 2. Adjusting and using your monitor This section will give you information on adjusting and using your monitor. Comfort and accessibility Good 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 needs and the kind of wor[...]

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    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. • Keep your monitor screen clean so you can focus on the screen’s conte[...]

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    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 1 Switches the video input source Input Source Shift back to previous level when in OSD mode DDC-CI[...]

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    Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) controls To adjust the settings, the user controls can be viewed through the OSD. Exit Adjusts overall screen Brightness/Contrast/DCR OK Exit Adjusts overall screen Brightness/Contrast/DCR OK To use the controls: 1. Press to open the main OSD menu. 2. Use or to move among the icons. Select an icon and press to acce[...]

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    Table 2-1. OSD functions OSD Icon on Main Menu Submenu Description Controls and Adjustments Brightness Adjusts overall screen brightness. All input ports Brightness/ Contrast/DCR Contrast Adjusts difference between light and dark areas. DCR Enable dynamic contrast ratio. Horizontal Position Moves image left or right. VGA(Analog) only Image Position[...]

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    Table 2-1. OSD functions OSD Icon on Main Menu Submenu Description Controls and Adjustments Image Properties Color Adjusts intensity of red, green, and blue. Preset mode • Neutral • sRGB • Reddish • Bluish Custom • Red: Increases or decreases the saturation of Red in the image. • Green: Increases or decreases the saturation of Green in [...]

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    Table 2-1. OSD functions OSD Icon on Main Menu Submenu Description Controls and Adjustments Options Menu Language Changes languages of menu. Note: The selected language only affects the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. All input ports Menu Position Adjusts menu location. Default The menu position to the[...]

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    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 [...]

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    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 lo[...]

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    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. • Touch the screen area of your monitor with sharp or abra[...]

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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 i[...]

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    - 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 60C7-MAR1-WW Dimensions Depth 264.1 mm (10.39 in.) Height 472.5 mm (18.60 in.) Width 545.8[...]

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    Table 3-1. Monitor specifications for type-model 60C7-MAR1-WW Video input DP (Digital) Interface DP Input signal VESA TMDS (Panel Link™)/DP -- Horizontal addressability 1920 pixels (max) Vertical addressability 1080 lines (max) Clock frequency 165 MHz Video input HDMI (Digital) Interface HDMI Input signal VESA TMDS (Panel Link™)/HDMI -- Horizon[...]

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    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 Possible cause Suggested action Reference The words "Out of The system is set to a If you are re[...]

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    Table 3-2. Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Suggested action Reference The power indicator is amber, but there is no image. The video signal cable is loose or disconnected from the system or monitor. Be sure the video cable is connected with the system properly. "Connecting and turning on your monitor"on page 1-6 The monitor brightn[...]

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    Manually installing the monitor driver Below are steps for manually installing the monitor driver in Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8/8.1. Installing the monitor driver in Windows 7 To use the Plug and Play feature in Microsoft Windows 7, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer, all attached devices. 2. Ensure that the monitor is connect[...]

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    Installing the monitor driver in Windows 8/8.1 To use the Plug and Play feature in Microsoft Windows 8/8.1, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer, all attached devices. 2. Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly. 3. Turn on the monitor and then the system unit. Allow your computer to start the Windows 8/8.1 operating system. 4. From the[...]

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    Service information Customer responsibilities 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 specifications and instructions, natural or personal disaster, or unauthorized alterations, repairs or modifications. The following are examples of [...]

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    Appendix A. Service and Support The following information describes the technical support that is available for your product, during the warranty period or throughout the life of your product. Refer to the Lenovo Limited Warranty for a full explanation of Lenovo warranty terms. Registering your option Register to receive product service and support[...]

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    Country or Region Telephone Number Brazil Calls made from within the Sao Paulo region: 11-3889-8986 Calls made from outside the Sao Paulo region: 0800-701-4815 (Portuguese) Brunei Darussalam Dial 800-1111 (English) Canada 1-800-565-3344 (English, French) Chile 800-361-213 (Spanish) China Technical Support Line: 400-100-6000 (Mandarin) China (Hong K[...]

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    Country or Region Telephone Number Guatemala Dial 999-9190, wait for operator, and request to reach 877-404-9661 (Spanish) Honduras Dial 800-0123 (Spanish) Hungary +36-13-825-716 (English, Hungarian) India Primary: 1800-419-4666 (Tata) Secondary: 1800-3000-8465 (Reliance) Email: commercialts@lenovo.com (English and Hindi) Indonesia 1-803-442-425 62[...]

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    Country or Region Telephone Number Panama Lenovo Customer Support Center: 001-866-434 (toll-free) (Spanish) Peru 0-800-50-866 OPCION 2 (Spanish) Philippines 1-800-8908-6454 (GLOBE subscribers) 1-800-1441-0719 (PLDT subscribers) (Tagalog, English) Poland Laptops and tablets branded with logo Think: 48-22-273-9777 ThinkStation and ThinkServer: 48-22-[...]

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    Country or Region Telephone Number Vietnam 120-11072 (Toll Free) 84-8-4458-1042 (Standard Charges Apply) (Vietnamese, English) Appendix A. A-5[...]

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    Appendix B. Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Leno[...]

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    Recycling information Lenovo encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products. For information on recycling Lenovo products, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/lenovo/envi[...]