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 ......................1-2 Setting up your monitor ....................1-4 Chapter 2.Adjusting and using your monitor ..........2-1 Comfort and accessibility ....................2-1 Arranging your work area ....................2-1 Positioning and viewing your monitor ...............2-1 Quick tips for healthy work habits ................2-2 Adjusting your monitor image ..................2-3...
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Registering your option ....................A-1 Online technical support ..................... A-1 Telephone technical support ..................A-1 Appendix B.Notices ..................B-1 Recycling information ....................B-2 Trademarks ........................B-3 Power cords and power adapters ................B-3...
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. DANGER To avoid shock hazard: • Do not remove the covers. • Do not operate this product unless the stand is attached.
This User’s Guide provides detailed operation instructions for the user. For quick instruction overview, please see the Setup Poster for brief information. Lenovo G27-20 supports Lenovo Display Control Center -Artery. 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.
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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. Kensington anti-theft lock Your monitor is equipped with a Kensington anti-theft lock located on the rear of your monitor.
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 iv before carrying out this procedure. 1. Power off your computer and all attached devices, and unplug the computer power cord. 2.
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3. For computer in DP connecting. 4. For computer in HDMI connecting. Note: For other regions Lenovo recommends that customers who require to use the HDMI input on their monitor purchase the "Lenovo HDMI to HDMI cable OB47070" http://www.lenovo.com/support/monitoraccessories HDMI HDMI 1-5 G27-20 Flat Panel Monitor User’s Guide...
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5. Connect the speaker's audio cable and audio jack of monitor to transfer audio source from HDMI/DP. Note: The audio output in HDMI/DP modoes. 6. 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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8. Power on the monitor and the computer. 9. When you install the monitor driver, download the driver that corresponds to your monitor model from the Lenovo website https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/solut i ons/g27_20. Refer to the ““Manually installing the monitor driver” on page 3-5” section to install the driver.
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 work that you perform.
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.
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. Icon Control Description Press and hold for 10 seconds to enable or disable the 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. G27-20 1920x1080@60hz Model G27-20(FreeSync Premium) Firmware L 1.0 Resolution 1920x1080 Max Refresh Rate 144Hz Mode Normal Format 8bit RGB444 Range Full Range Input Signal: HDMI To use the controls: 1.
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Table 2-1. OSD functions OSD Icon on Controls and Sub menu Description Main Menu Adjustments All input ports Model G27-20(FreeSync Premium) Firmware Resolution Show resolution. Max Refresh Rate Show Max refresh rate • Normal Mode • Variable Ex:6,8,10,12 bit/ Format RGB444,YCbCr->4:4:4/4:2:2/4:2:0 •...
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OSD Icon on Controls and Sub menu Description Main Menu Adjustments Changes languages of menu. All input ports The language chosen only affects the language Language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. Transparency Choose the transparency of OSD(0~100).
Selecting a supported display mode The 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 and shape might change 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 G27-20 Dimensions Depth 259.97mm(10.24 in.) Height 522.79mm(20.58 in.) Width 612.42mm(24.11in.) Stand Tilt Range: -5 VESA mount Supported 100 mm x 100 mm (3.94 in.
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Supported Display Horizontal frequency 30 kHz – 180 kHz Modes Vertical frequency 48 Hz – 144 Hz Native Resolution 1920 x 1080 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 Support" discolored is not an LCD defect Support Center on page A-1 •...
3. Turn on the monitor and then the system unit. Allow your computer to start the Windows 7 operating system. 4. From the Lenovo website https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/solutions/g27_20, find the corresponding monitor driver and download it to a PC to which this monitor is connected (such as a desktop).
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Note: On LCD monitors, unlike CRTs, a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality. Lenovo recommends using either 1920 x 1080 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz, or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz.
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.
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.
Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo The Lenovo logo ThinkCentre ThinkPad ThinkVision Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.