Contents Safety information ..................iv General Safety guidelines ....................iv Chapter 1.Getting started ................1-1 Shipping contents ......................1-1 Notice for use ........................1-2 Product overview ......................1-3 Setting up your monitor ....................1-5 Registering your option .....................1-10 Chapter 2.Adjusting and using your monitor .......... 1-11 Comfort and accessibility ..................1-11 Adjusting your monitor image ..................2-2 Selecting a supported display mode ................2-6...
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Online technical support ....................3-7 Telephone technical support ..................3-7 Appendix B.Notices ..................A-4 Recycling information ....................B-1 Trademarks ........................B-2 Power cords and power adapters ................B-2...
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. This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present,...
This User’s Guide provides detailed operation instructions for the user. For quick instruction overview, please see the Setup Poster for brief information. ThinkVision P27q-30 supports Lenovo Display Control Center -ThinkColour Shipping contents The product package should include the following items: ■...
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. 0° Swivel With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt and swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
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Monitor - 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 35°.) - then rotate clockwise until the monitor stops at 90°. 0° 90° 90°...
1. Power off your computer and all attached devices, and unplug the computer power cord. 2. Connect the cables according to below icon indication. 3. For computer in DisplayPort connecting. Lenovo recommends that customers who require to use the DP Cable on their monitor purchase the "Lenovo DisplayPort to DisplayPort Cable 0A36537" www.lenovo.com/ support/monitoraccessories.
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4. For computer in HDMI connecting. 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/ monitor accessories. 5. For computer in USB type A-B connecting. Note: Monitors sold in NA include a USB type A-B cable If there are any * tag, you can consult the comments on page 1-1.
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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". For more information, go to one of the following: www.lenovo.com/support/monitoraccessories. 7. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB downstream terminal of the monitor, and connect the other end of the USB cable to an appropriate USB port on your device.
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8. Connect the speaker’s audio cable and audio jack of monitor to transfer audio source from Display Port, HDMI. Note: The audio output in Display Port, HDMI modes. 9. Insert the power cord into the monitor, then plug the monitor power cord and the computer cord into grounded electrical outlets.
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11. Power on the monitor and the computer. 12. When you install the monitor driver, download the driver that corresponds to your monitor model from the Lenovo website https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/solutions/ p27q_30. Refer to the “Manually installing the monitor driver”on page 3-4 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/. Arranging your work area Use a work surface of appropriate height and available working area to allow you to work in comfort.
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Accessibility information Lenovo is committed to providing greater access to information and technology to people with disabilities. With assistive technologies, users can access information in the way most appropriate to their disability. Some of these technologies are already provided in your operating system;...
Adjusting your monitor image This section describes the user control features used 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. Table 2-1. Direct access controls Icon Control Description...
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Using the On-Screen Display(OSD) controls To adjust the settings, the user controls can be viewed through the OSD. P27q-30 Brightness Monitor contral Contrast Dynamic contrast Over drive Color mode Quick settings Advanced settings Input signal: DisplayPort Resolution: 2560*1440 Refresh rate: 60Hz HDR: Off To use the controls: 1.
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Table 2-2. OSD functions OSD Icon on Controls and Sub menu Description Main Menu Adjustments All input ports Brightness Adjusts overall screen brightness. Contrast Adjusts difference between light and dark areas. • Off Dynamic Contrast • On • Off Over Drive •...
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OSD Icon on Controls and Sub menu Description Main Menu Adjustments Select OSD Languages. Note: The language chosen only affects the Language language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. OSD timeout Adjust bar 5~60 OSD position Adjust bar 0~100 (H,V) Normal...
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 using 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 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. Monitor specifications Table 3-1. Monitor specifications for type-model P27q-30/63A2-GAR1-WW Dimensions Depth 204.46mm (8.05in) Height 535.26mm (21.07in) Width 611.90mm (24.09in) Stand Tilt Range: -5 ~23.5 VESA mount Supported 100 mm x 100 mm (3.94 in.
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Communications VESA DDC/CI Supported Display Modes Horizontal frequency 30 kHz – 114 kHz Vertical frequency 48 Hz – 75 Hz Native Resolution 2560 x 1440 at 60 Hz Temperature Operating 0° to 40°C (32°F to 104° F) Storage -20° to 60°C (-4°F to 140° F) Shipping -20°...
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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Problem Possible cause Suggested action Reference One or more of This is a characteristic of If there are more than five “Appendix A. the pixels appear the LCD technology and pixels missing, contact the Service and discolored is not an LCD defect Support Center Support”on page •...
Color Matching Profiles. 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 refresh rate of 60 Hz.
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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.
• Scratches or punctures on monitor screens. Service parts The following parts are for use by Lenovo service, or Lenovo authorized dealers to support the customer warranty. Parts are for service use only. The table below shows information for model (A22270QP1/P27q-30/63A2-GAR1-WW).
In addition, if your option is installed in a Lenovo computer, you might be entitled to service at your location. Your technical support representative can help you determine the best alternative.
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Honduras Dial 800-0123(Spanish) Hungary +36-13-825-716 (English, Hungarian) Primary: 1800-419-4666 (Tata) India Secondary: 1800-3000-8465 (Reliance) Email: commercialts@lenovo.com (English and Hindi) 1-803-442-425 Indonesia 62 213-002-1090 (Standard Charges Apply) (English, Bahasa Indonesia) Ireland Warranty service and support: 01-881-1444 (English) Appendix A. Service and Support A-1...
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020-513-3939 (Dutch) New Zealand 0508-770-506 (English ) Nicaragua 001-800-220-2282 (Spanish) Norway 8152-1550(Norwegian) Panama Lenovo Customer Support Center: 001-866-434(Toll-Free)(Spanish) Peru 0-800-50-866 (OPCION 2) (Spanish) 1-800-8908-6454 (GLOBE subscribers) Philippines 1-800-1441-0719 (PLDT subscribers) (Tagalog, English) Laptops and tablets branded with logo Think: 48-22-273-9777 Poland...
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Country or Region Telephone Number Sweden Warranty service and support: 077-117-1040 (Swedish) Switzerland Warranty service and support: 0800-55-54-54 (German, French, Italian) Taiwan 0800-000-702 (Mandarin) 001-800-4415-734 Thailand (+662) 787-3067 (Standard Charges Apply)(Thai, English) Turkey 444-04-26 (Turkish) Standard warranty support: 03705-500-900 ( local rate) Standard United Kingdom warranty support: 08705-500-900(English) United States...
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.
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