Lenovo ThinkVision T2254p User manual

T2254pCFlat Panel Monitor
User's Guide

Product numbers
60CC-MAR2-WW
First Edition (January 2015)
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Contents
Safetyinformation......................................................................................................
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Chapter1.Getting started1-1
Shipping contents.........................................................................................................................................................
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Notice for use................................................................................................................................................................1-2
Product overview1-3
Types ofadjustments1-3
Tilt1-3
Swivel......................................................................................................................................................................
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HeightAdjustment1-4
Monitor Pivot1-4
Usercontrols1-4
Cablelockslot..........................................................................................................................................................
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Setting up your monitor1-5
Connecting and turning on your monitor1-5
Registeringyouroption1-10
Chapter 2.Adjusting and using your monitor........................................................
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Comfortandaccessibility2-1
Arrangingyour workarea....................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Positioningand viewing your monitor................................................................................................................2-1
Quick tips forhealthyworkhabits.........................................................................................................................
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Accessibilityinformation2-3
Adjustingyourmonitorimage.....................................................................................................................................
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2-3
Using thedirectaccess controls2-3
Using theOn-ScreenDisplay(OSD)controls2-4
Selectingasupporteddisplay mode2-7
Image rotation..............................................................................................................................................................
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Understandingpower management2-8
Caring foryourmonitor2-9
Detaching the monitor base and stand......................................................................................................................... 2-10
Wall Mounting (Optional).......................................................................................................................................... 2-10
Chapter3.Referenceinformation..........................................................................3-1
Monitorspecifications.................................................................................................................................................3-1
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................3-3
Manualimage setup.................................................................................................................................................3-4
Manually installing the monitor driver....................................................................................................................3-5
Getting further help..............................................................................................................................................3-9
Service information..................................................................................................................................................3-9
Productnumbers..................................................................................................................................................3-9
Customer responsibilities......................................................................................................................................3-9
Service parts.........................................................................................................................................................3-10
Appendix A. Service and Support..........................................................................A-1
Appendix B. Notices.................................................................................................B-1
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Safetyinformation
General Safety guidelines
For tips to help you use your computer safety, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
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Chapter 1. Getting started
This User’s Guide contains detailed information on the ThinkVision®T2254pCFlat
Panel Monitor. For a quick overview, please see the Setup Poster that was shipped
with your monitor.
Shipping contents
The product package should include the following items:
·Information flyer
·ThinkVision T2254pCFlat Panel Monitor
·Power Cord
·Analog Signal Cable
·Base
·Stand
Note: To attach a VESA mount, please see
“Wall Mounting (Optional)” on page 2-10.
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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 the bracket towards monitor until it locks in place.
Note: To install a VESA mount, please see "Wall Mounting (Optional)"on page 2-10.
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Product overview
This section will provide information on adjusting monitor positions, setting user
controls,and using the cable lockslot.
Typesofadjustments
Tilt
Please seetheillustrationbelow foran exampleof the tiltrange.
Swivel
With the built-inpedestal,you can tiltand swivelthemonitorforthe most
comfortable viewing angle.
5o
30
o
0
o
-45o45o
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HeightAdjustment
Hold the monitor pull up on both sides,adjust the reasonable heightof the
monitor.
110mm
MonitorPivot
-Adjust height to the top position before rotationthe monitor.
-Rotateclockwise untilthe monitorstopsat 90°.
User controls
Your monitorhas controls on the frontwhichare used toadjust the display.
Forinformationon howto use these controls,pleasesee
“Adjusting your monitor image” on page 2-3.
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Cablelockslot
Yourmonitoris equippedwith a cable lock slotlocatedonthe rearof your monitor(in
the lowerleftcorner).Pleasefollowthe instructions thatcamewith thecablelock to
attach it.
Settingupyour monitor
This section provides information tohelpyou set upyour monitor.
Connecting and turning on your monitor
Note: Besureto readtheSafety Information locatedin the information flyer
before carrying outthis procedure.
1.Poweroffyourcomputer and allattached devices, andunplug the computerpower
cord.
2.Connecttheanalog signalcableto the D-SUB connector of the monitor and the
other end on the back of the computer.
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3. Connect one end of the DP cable to the DP connector on the back of the computer, and
the other end to the DP connector on the monitor. 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".
www.lenovo.com/support/monitoraccessories
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
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5. Plug the monitor power cord and the computer cord into grounded electrical outlets.
Note: A certified power supply cord has to be used with this equipment. The relevant
national installation and/or equipment regulations shall be considered. A certified
power supply cord not lighter than ordinary polyvinyl chloride flexible cord
according to IEC 60227 (designation H05VV-F 3G 0.75mm2or H05VVH2-F2 3G
0.75mm2) shall be used. Alternative a flexible cord be of synthetic rubber according
to IEC 60245 (designation H05RR-F 3G 0.75mm2) shall be used.
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6. Rotate the head of the monitor into portrait view, push the main clip, and take it down.
7. Open the main clip and place the cables through the main clip,fasten it from right-left.
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8. Poweron themonitor andthe computer.
9. Install the monitor driver, download the driver of the corresponding monitor model from
the Lenovo Website: http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/documents/T2254pC, and then
click on the driver and install it following the on-screen instructions.
10. Tooptimizeyourmonitorimage,ifusing the analog cable,press theAutomaticImage
Setup key.Automatic imagesetup requires that the monitor is warmed upfor atleast 15
minutes. This is not requiredifyouareusing theHDMI or DPcable.
Note: If automatic image setup does notestablish theimage thatyou prefer, perform
manual image setup.See“Manualimage setup” on page 3-4.
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Registering youroption
Thank you for purchasing this Lenovo®product.Please takea fewmoments toregister
yourproductandprovide us withinformationthatwillhelpLenovo to betterserve you
in the future.Your feedback isvaluabletous in developing products and servicesthat
are important toyou,as well as in developing better ways to communicatewith you.
Register your option on the followingWeb site:
http://www.lenovo.com/register
Lenovo willsend you information and updates on yourregistered productunless you
indicateon the Websitequestionnairethatyou donot wanttoreceive further
information.
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Chapter2. Adjusting and using yourmonitor
This sectionwillgive you information onadjusting and using yourmonitor.
Comfortandaccessibility
Goodergonomicpracticeis important togetthemostfrom yourpersonalcomputer
and to avoiddiscomfort.Arrange your workplace and theequipmentyou use to suit
yourindividualneeds and the kind of work thatyouperform. Inaddition, use health
work habits tomaximize your performance and comfort whileusing your computer.
Arrangingyourworkarea
Use aworksurface of appropriateheightand available working areatoallowyouto
work in comfort.
Organizeyour work areatomatchthe way youuse materialsandequipment. Keep
yourwork areacleanand clear forthematerialsthatyou typically useand placethe
items thatyou use mostfrequently,such as the computermouseortelephone,within
the easiestreach.
Equipmentlayoutand setupplay alarge rolein yourworking posture.The following
topics describehowtooptimizeequipment setup toachieve andmaintain good
working posture.
Positioning and viewing your monitor
Position and adjust your computermonitorforcomfortableviewing byconsidering
the following items:
·Viewingdistance:Optimalviewing distancesformonitors range from
approximately510mmto760mm(20in to30in)and canvarydepending on
ambient light and time of day.Youcanachieve differentviewing distancesby
repositioning yourmonitororbymodifying yourpostureorchairposition.Usea
viewing distancethatis mostcomfortablefor you.
·Monitorheight:Positionthemonitorsoyourheadand neck arein acomfortable
and neutral(vertical,orupright)position. If your monitordoes not haveheight
adjustments, you might have to placebooks orothersturdyobjectsunderthe base
of the monitortoachieve thedesiredheight. Ageneralguidelineis toposition the
monitorsuchthatthetopof the screenisat orslightlybelowyoureye-height
when youarecomfortably seated.However,besureto optimizeyour monitor
heightsothe lineof sitebetweenyour eyes and thecenterthe monitorsuitsyour
preferences forvisualdistanceand comfortableviewing whenyour eye muscles
arein arelaxedstate.
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·Tilt: Adjust the tiltofyour monitortooptimize the appearanceof thescreen
contentandtoaccommodateyourpreferredheadandneck posture.
·Generallocation:Positionyour monitor toavoidglare orreflections on the
screen from overheadlighting ornearby windows.
The following aresome othertips forcomfortableviewing of yourmonitor:
·Use adequatelighting forthetypeofworkyou are performing.
·Use themonitorbrightness, contrast,andimage adjustment controls, ifequipped,
tooptimizethe imageon your screen tomeetyour visualpreferences.
·Keep yourmonitorscreenclean so you canfocus on the screen’scontents.
Anyconcentratedand sustained visualactivitycan betiring for your eyes.Besureto
periodicallylookawayfromyour monitorscreen and focus onafarobject to allow
youreye muscles to relax.Ifyou havequestions oneyefatigue or visual discomfort,
consultavision carespecialist foradvice.
Quicktipsforhealthyworkhabits
The following informationis asummary of someimportant factorsto considerto
helpyouremaincomfortableandproductive whileyou use your computer.
·Good posture startswithequipment setup:The layout of your work area and
the setupofyour computerequipment have alarge effecton yourposturewhile
using your computer.Besuretooptimizethepositionand orientationofyour
equipmentbyfollowing thetipsoutlinedin“Arranging yourworkarea” onpage2-1
soyou canmaintainacomfortableand productive posture.Also, besuretousethe
adjustment capabilities of your computercomponentsand officefurnituretobest
suityourpreferences nowand asyour preferenceschangeovertime.
·Minorchanges inposture canhelp avoid discomfort:The longeryousitand
work with yourcomputer,themoreimportantitis toobserve your working
posture. Avoidassuming anyonepostureforanextendedperiodoftime.
Periodicallymake minormodifications in yourposturetohelpdeterany
discomforts thatmight arise.Make useof anyadjustments that youroffice
furnitureorequipment provide toaccommodatechanges inposture
·Short,periodicbreaks help ensurehealthycomputing:Becausecomputing is
primarily astatic activity,itisparticularlyimportanttotake short breaks from
yourwork. Periodically,stand upfrom yourwork area, stretch, walkforadrink of
water,orotherwisetake ashortbreak from using your computer.Ashortbreak
from work givesyour body awelcomechangeinpostureand helps to ensureyou
remain comfortable and productivewhileyou dowork.
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Accessibilityinformation
Lenovo is committedtoproviding greateraccess toinformation andtechnologyto
people with disabilities. With assistive technologies, users can access informationin
the way most appropriatetotheirdisability.Someof these technologies arealready
provided in youroperating system; otherscanbepurchased through vendorsor
accessedat: https://lenovo.ssbbartgroup.com/lenovo/request_vpat.php
Adjustingyour monitor image
This sectiondescribestheusercontrolfeatures usedtoadjust your monitorimage.
Usingthedirectaccesscontrols
The directaccess controls can beused when theOn Screen Display(OSD)is not
displayed.
Table2-1.Directaccess controls
Icon Control Description
Switches the video input source
Input Source Shift back to previous level when in OSD mode
Press and hold for 10 seconds to enable or disable the
DDC-CI DDC-CI function
Exit Exit and return to previous level
Optimizes image (size, position, phase and clock) (For
Auto Adjustment analog [VGA] source only)
Left browsing key
Decrease/Down For decreasing the value on adjustment bar/tune in
Press to move to previous item
Brightness Direct access to Brightness adjustment
Right browsing key
Increase/Up For increasing the value on adjustment bar/tune in
Press to move to next item
To access OSD menu
Press to confirm selection
Menu Press and hold for 10 seconds will lock menu/un-lock
menu
Press to enter next level on main menu/sub menu status
Enter or enter previous level on adjustment bar
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UsingtheOn-Screen Display(OSD) controls
The settings adjustable with the usercontrols areviewed through the On-Screen
Display (OSD),asshownbelow.
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 access the
selected function. If there is a sub-menu, you can move between options using or ,
then press to select that function. Use or to make adjustments then press
to save.
3. Press to move backwards through the sub-menus and exit from the OSD.
4. Press and hold for 10 seconds to lock the OSD. This will prevent accidental
adjustments to the OSD. Press and hold for 10 seconds to unlock the OSD and allow
adjustments to the OSD.
5. Enables DDC/CI by default. Use OSD Exit Key, Press and hold for 10 seconds to
disable / enable DDC/CI function. A message "DDC/CI disable" is shown on the screen.
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Table2-2.OSDfunctions
OSD Icon Sub menuDescriptionControls and
onMain Adjustments
Menu
Brightness Adjustsoverallscreen brightness.
Contrast Adjustsdifference betweenlightanddarkareas.
DCR Enable dynamic contrast ratio.
All input
ports
HorizontalPosition Moves image left or right.
VerticalPosition Moves imageupordown.
Automatic Optimizes image (size, position, phase and clock).
Manual Manuallyoptimizes theimage. See "Manual image setup"on page 3-4.
• Clock • Phase
Analog
(VGA) only
Color Adjustsintensityofred, green,andblue.
1. Preset Mode
• Neutral • sRGB • Reddish • Bluish
2. 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 the saturation of Blue in the image.
All input
ports
InputSignal Thismonitorcanacceptvideo signalsthroughthree different
connectors.Most desktop computers use a analog connector. Select
digital among OSD Controls when you use DP / HDMI connector.
1. VGA (Analog)
2.HDMI(digital)
3.DP (digital)
All input
ports
Scaling Expends imagesizetofullscreen.
1. OriginalAR:sameAspectRatiowithinputsignal..
2. FullScreen :Expends imagesizetofullscreen.
Shows resolution,refreshrate, andproductdetails.
Note:Thisscreen offers information only, and (does) not allow for
setting changes.
Information
Changes languages of menu.
Note: ThelanguagechosenonlyaffectsthelanguageoftheOSD.
It has noeffectonany softwarerunning onthecomputer.
Menu Languag
All input
ports
*Note:Brightness and Contrast cannotbe adjusted insRGBmode.
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Table2-2.OSDfunctions
OSD Icon
onMain
Menu
Sub menuDescriptionControls and
Adjustments
Menu Position Adjusts menu location on the screen.
Default
The menu position to the default settings.
Custom
• Horizontal: Changes the horizontal position of the OSD.
• Vertical: Changes the vertical position of the OSD.
FactoryDefault Resets monitor to the original factory settings.
• Cancel • Reset
Accessibility Change button repeat rate and menu timeout settings.
Button repeat rate
• Off
• Default
• Slow
Menu time out
Set the duration of time that the OSD will remain active when no
operation is performed ( ).
DP Select Select DP 1.1 or 1.2.
• DP 1.1. • DP 1.2.
All input
ports
*Note:Brightness and Contrast cannotbe adjusted insRGBmode.
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