LG L1530S User's Guide

User's Guide
Make
sure
to read the
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L1730S
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Important Precautions before using the product.
Keep the User's Guide(CD) in an accessible place for furture reference.
See the label attached
dealer when you
on
the back cover and quote this information to your
require service.
Precautions
Important
This unit has been
engineered and manufactured to ensure your personal
safety,
improper use may result in potential e shock or fire hazards.
In order to allow the proper operation of all safeguards incorporated in this
display, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use, and
servicing.
however
On
Use
Safety
power cord supplied with the unit. In case you use another power
that it is certified by the applicable national standards if not being
only the
cord, make
sure
provided by the supplier. If the
manufacturer
or
power cable is faulty in any way, please contact the
the nearest authorized repair service provider for a replacement.
The power supply cord is used as the main disconnection device. Ensure that the
socket-outlet is easily accessible after installation.
Operate
the
this manual
display only from a power source indicated in the specifications of
listed on the display. If you are not sure what type of power supply
or
you have in your home, consult with your dealer.
Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords
cords and broken
plugs. They
technician for replacement.
Do not
Open
the
may result in
are
a
dangerous. So are frayed
shock
or
power
fire hazard. Call your service
Display.
There
are no user
There
are
serviceable components inside.
Dangerous High Voltages inside, even when the power is OFF.
Contact your dealer if the display is not operating properly.
To Avoid Personal
Injury :
place the display on a sloping shelf unless properly secured.
Use only a stand recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not
To Prevent Fire
or
Hazards:
display OFF if you leave the room for more than a short period
of time. Never leave the display ON when leaving the house.
Keep children from dropping or pushing objects into the display's cabinet
openings. Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages.
Do not add accessories that have not been designed for this display.
During a lightning storm or when the display is to be left unattended for an
extended period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet.
Always
turn the
A1
On Installation
Do not allow
to rest upon or roll over the power
the
power cord is
anything
display where the
Do not
use
this
display
sink, laundry tub, in
near water
cord, and do
not
place
subject to damage.
such
basement,
as near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
swimming pool.
Displays are provided with ventilation openings in the cabinet to allow the release
of heat generated during operation. If these openings are blocked, built-up heat
a wet
or near a
failures which may result in a fire hazard. Therefore, NEVER:
Block the bottom ventilation slots by placing the display on a bed, sofa, rug, etc.
Place the display in a built-in enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.
can cause
Cover the openings with cloth or other material.
Place the display near or over a radiator or heat source.
or strike the Active Matrix LCD with anything hard
damage the Active Matrix LCD permanently.
Do not rub
mar, or
Do not press the LCD
some
screen
with your
finger for a long
time
as
as
this may scratch,
this may
cause
afterimages.
Some dot defects may appear as Red, Green or Blue spots on the screen.
However, this will have no impact or effect on the display performance.
If
possible,
use
the recommended resolution to obtain the best
image quality for
your LCD display. If used under any mode except the recommended resolution,
some scaled or processed images may appear on the screen. However, this is
characteristic of the fixed-resolution LCD
On
panel.
Cleaning
Unplug the display before cleaning the face of the display screen.
Use a slightly damp (not wet) cloth. Do not use an aerosol directly
screen because over-spraying may cause electrical shock.
On
on
the
display
Repacking
Do not throw away the carton and packing materials. They make an ideal
container in which to transport the unit. When shipping the unit to another
location, repack it in its original material.
the
Connecting
Before
Display
setting up the monitor, ensure that the power to the monitor, the
computer system, and other attached devices is turned off.
Connecting the stand
base
1. Place the monitor with its front facing downward on a cushion or soft cloth.
2. Align the hooks on the stand base with the matching slots in the base of
the monitor.
3.
Hook
Insert the hooks into slots.
Removing the stand
1.
2.
base
Place the monitor with its front
To
pull
remove
facing
downward
on a
cushion
the stand base, hold the bottom of the stand with
the base bottom latch with the other hand,
as
or
soft cloth.
one
shown in the
hand and
figure.
Bottom Latch
Important
This illustration
depicts the general
picture.
model of connection. Your monitor may differ from
the items shown in the
Once you connect the stand base, try not to disconnect it.
Do not carry the product upside down holding only the stand base. The
get damaged or injure your foot.
In order to prevent injury, watch that your fingers
product
fall and
sliding
door or
attaching/detaching
a
stand
cover.
A3
are
not
caught when moving
a
may
Connecting
the
Display
Using the Computer
1. Open the Sliding Door and remove the Stand Cover.
Sliding
Door
Stand Cover
2. Connect the signal cable. When attached, tighten the thumbscrews to secure
the connection.
3. Connect the power cord into a proper power outlet that is easily accessible and
close to the
display.
Analog signal
*
Varies according to model.
Wall-outlet
PC-outlet
type*
type*
2
1
PC
MAC
Mac adapter
For Apple Macintosh use,
a separate plug adapter is needed to
change the 15 pin high density (3 row) D-sub VGA connector
on the supplied cable to a 15 pin 2 row connector.
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Connecting
4.
the
Display
Connect the cables
as
shown in the
figure to the
cable holder to arrange it
neatly.
Cable Holder
5. Connect the Stand Cover and then pull down the Sliding Door.
Sliding
Door
Stand Cover
6.
Press
button
on
the front switch
monitor power is turned on, the 'Self
executed automatically.
PROCESSING
IMAGE
panel to turn the power on. When
Image Setting Function' is
SELF
SETTING
NOTE
Self Image
'
Setting Function'? This function provides the user with optimal display
settings.When the user connects the monitor for the first time, this function automatically
adjusts the display to optimal settings for individual input signals. If you want to adjust the
monitor while in use, or wish to manually run this function once again, push the 'AUTO'
button on the front panel of the monitor. Otherwise, you may execute the 'FACTORY
RESET' option on the OSD adjustment menu. However, be aware that this option initializes
all the
menu
items
except 'LANGUAGE'.
A5
Control Panel Functions
Front Panel Controls
MENU
-
SET/AUTO
LightView +
Bottom
Control
Function
MENU Button
Use this button to enter
or
exit the On Screen
Display.
OSD LOCKED/UNLOCKED
This function allows you to lock the current control
settings, so that they cannot be inadvertently changed.
OSD
LOCKED
Press and hold the MENU button for 5 seconds. The
message "OSD LOCKED" should appear.
OSD
UNLOCKED
You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by pushing
the MENU button for 5 seconds. The message "OSD
UNLOCKED" should appear.
-+
Buttons
Use these buttons to select
Screen
LightView
For
or
adjust functions
Display.
more
LIGHT
hot
key
information, refer
to page A13
VIEW
12
DAY
MENU
-
A6
TEXT
+
SET
in the On
Control Panel Functions
Control
Function
SET/AUTO
Use this button to enter
a
selection in the On Screen
Display.
Button
AUTO IMAGE ADJUSTMENT
When adjusting your display settings, always press
the SET/AUTO button before entering the On Screen
Display(OSD). This will automatically adjust your
display image to the ideal settings for the current
screen resolution size (display mode).
The best
display
mode is
15 inch monitor
:
1024x768
17 inch monitor
:
1280x1024
PROCESSING
IMAGE
AUTO
ADJUSTMENT
Power Button
Use this button to turn the
Power
This Indicator
(DPMS)
Indicator
lights
display
on or
up green when the
off.
display
operates normally. If the display is in DPM (Energy
Saving) mode, this indicator color changes to amber.
A7
On Screen
Screen
Display (OSD) Control Adjustment
Adjustment
Making adjustments to the image size, position and operating parameters of
the display is quick and easy with the On Screen Display Control system. A
short example is given below to familiarize you with the use of the controls.
The following section is an outline of the available adjustments and selections
you can make using the OSD.
NOTE
Allow the
To make
display to
stabilize for at least 30 minutes before
adjustments
in the On Screen
-+
MENU
Display, follow these steps:
SET/AUTO
Press the MENU Button, then the main
To
access a
becomes
control,
use
highlighted,
the
making image adjustments.
menu
-+
MENU
of the OSD appears.
-+
or
Buttons. When the icon you want
press the SET/AUTO Button.
Use the -+
Buttons to adjust the image to the desired level. Use the
/
SET/AUTO Button to select other sub-menu items.
Push the MENU Button
once to return to
the main
menu to
select another
function. Push the MENU Button twice to exit from the OSD.
Automatic
save
With the OSD open,
you have made an adjustment the monitor
automatically
any adjustments you have made, even if you exit the menu
or open another menu. If you make an adjustment and then wait for the
OSD to disappear, the adjustment will also been saved.
once
save
A8
On Screen
The
and
Display(OSD) Selection
and
Adjustment
following table indicates all the On Screen Display control, adjustment,
setting menus.
Main
Sub-menu
menu
PICTURE
Reference
BRIGHTNESS
To
CONTRAST
and gamma of the
adjust the brightness,
contrast
screen
GAMMA
PRESET
COLOR
To customize the color of the
screen
RED
GREEN
BLUE
POSITION
H POSITION
To
V POSITION
screen
CLOCK
To
adjust the position
of the
PHASE
improve the clarity and
stability of the screen
FACTORY
FACTORY RESET
To restore the default
RESET
WHITE BALANCE
TRACKING
SETUP
LANGUAGE
To customize the
OSD H POSITION
for
a
user's
settings
screen
operating
status
environment
OSD V POSITION
LIGHTVIEW
DAY
To select
TEXT/MOVIE/PHOTO
or
customize desired
image settings
NIGHT
TEXT/MOVIE/PHOTO
USER1/2
NORMAL
:
Adjustable
NOTE
The order of icons may differ
depending
on
the model (A9~A13).
If you set the LIGHTVIEW menu, the PICTURE and COLOR
cannot be
changed. However,
PICTURE and COLOR
if NORMAL
menu can
be
menu
adjusted.
A9
menu
will be disabled
(default setting) is selected, the
On Screen
You
Display(OSD) Selection
were
introduced to the
and
Adjustment
procedure of selecting and adjusting an item
the OSD
using
descriptions
system. Listed below are the icons, icon names, and icon
of the all items shown on the Menu.
Press the MENU
Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears.
Menu Name
PICTURE
Icons
50
Sub-menus
50
0
MENU
Button
+
-
SET
Tip
MENU
-+
:
:
Exit
Adjust (Decrease/Increase)
SET
:
Enter
:
Select another sub-menu
NOTE
OSD (On Screen
Display)
menu
languages
on
A10
the monitor may differ from the manual.
On Screen
Main
Display(OSD) Selection
Sub
menu
and
Adjustment
Description
menu
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
BRIGHTNESS
To
adjust the brightness
of the
CONTRAST
To
adjust the
GAMMA
Set your own gamma value. : -50/0/50
On the monitor, high gamma values
contrast of the
screen.
screen.
50
50
0
display
MENU
+
-
values
SET
whitish images and low gamma
display high contrast images.
MENU : Exit
: Decrease
+ : Increase
SET : Select another sub-menu
-
COLOR
Select the
PRESET
PRESET
6500K
?
9300K:
?
6500K:
screen
Slightly
Slightly
color.
bluish white.
reddish white.
9300K
50
RED
Set your
own
red color levels.
GREEN
Set your
own
green color levels.
Set your
own
blue color levels.
H POSITION
To
move
image
left and
V POSITION
To
move
image
up and down.
50
50
MENU
-
+
SET
BLUE
MENU Exit
: Decrease
+ : Increase
SET : Select another sub-menu
:
-
POSITION
H
POSITION
50
50
MENU
-
+
SET
MENU : Exit
: Decrease
+ : Increase
SET : Select another sub-menu
-
A11
right.
On Screen
Display(OSD) Selection
Main
Sub
menu
and
Adjustment
Description
menu
TRACKING
To minimize any vertical bars or stripes
visible on the screen background.The
CLOCK
CLOCK
horizontal
screen
size will also
change.
50
PHASE
To
50
the
MENU
+
-
the focus of the
adjust
display.
This
item allows you to remove any
horizontal noise and clear or sharpen
SET
of characters.
image
MENU : Exit
: Decrease
+ : Increase
SET : Select another sub-menu
-
FACTORY RESET
FACTORY
RESET
FACTORY
RESET
Restore all
factory default settings except
"LANGUAGE."
If you want to reset the
and then press the or
-
YES
NO
PRESET
1024
MENU
MENU
-
+
x
768
:
:
:
button to execute.
WHITE
If the
BALANCE
output of the video card is different the
the color level may
deteriorate due to video signal distortion. Using
this function, the signal level is adjusted to fit
into the standard output level of the video card
in order to provide the optimal image.
Activate this function when white and black
colors are present in the screen.
required specifications,
MODE
60Hz
+
-
monitor, select the YES
+
SET
Exit
Adjust
Adjust
For
SET : Select another sub-menu
example
If this does not improve the screen image, restore the factory default settings. If necessary,
perform the white balance function again. This function will be enabled only when the input
signal is an analog signal.
If you want to adjust, select the YES and then press the or + button to execute.
-
SETUP
LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE
To choose the
control
language in which
displayed.
the
names are
ENGLISH
OSD
H POSITION
To
OSD
To
V POSITION
window
adjust
window
horizontal
on
the
position
of the OSD
screen.
50
50
MENU
-
+
SET
MENU : Exit
: Decrease
+ : Increase
SET : Select another sub-menu
-
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adjust
vertical
on
the
position
screen.
of the OSD
On Screen
Display(OSD) Selection
/ ) Button,
LIGHTVIEW( -+
Press the
Menu Name
and
Adjustment
then the main
menu
LIGHT VIEW
Icons
12
Sub-menu Name
DAY
MENU
Main
of the OSD appears.
Sub
menu
TEXT
SET
+
-
Description
menu
LIGHTVIEW
This feature lets you easily select the best desired
image condition optimized to the environment
DAY
LIGHT VIEW
NIGHT
12
(ambient illumination, image types etc).
DAY
MENU
-+
TEXT
:
SET
+
-
Select another sub-menu
?
DAY
?
NIGHT : Dark ambient illumination
?
TEXT
?
MOVIE
?
PHOTO
:
Bright ambient
:
For text
12
images (Word processing etc.)
images in videos
For animation
:
or
LIGHT VIEW
illumination
movies
For
:
pictures
or
drawings
User can preset the BRIGHTNESS,
CONTRAST, GAMMA, and PRESET
USER 1
USER 2
and
save
them for later
levels
use.
USER1
MENU
To
sub-menu using the SET
button and save the YES value using the
/+ buttons.
Select the
SET
+
-
adjust the USER1/USER2
sub-menu
function, Press the
-
SET Button
BRIGHTNESS
50
50
0
9300K
6500K
NO
USER1
MENU
-
SET
++
-
MENU : Exit
: Decrease
+ : Increase
SET : Select another sub-menu
-
LIGHT
NORMAL
VIEW
12
NORMAL
MENU
-
+
SET
A13
This is under normal
operating
conditions.
Troubleshooting
Check the
No
following before calling for service.
image
appears
Is the power cord of the
display connected?
Check and
Is the power indicator
light on?
Press the Power button.
Is the power on and the
power indicator green?
Adjust the brightness
Is the power indicator
amber?
properly
If the
the
see
if the power cord is connected
to the power outlet.
display
mouse or
and the contrast.
is in power saving mode, try moving
pressing any key on the keyboard
up the screen.
Make sure if the power is
to
bring
Try to turn
Do you see an "OUT
OF RANGE" message
on
the screen?
on
on.
the PC.
This message appears when the signal from the
PC (video card) is out of horizontal or vertical
frequency range of the display. See the
'Specifications' section of this manual and
configure your display again.
Do you see a "CHECK
SIGNAL CABLE
This message appears when the signal cable
between your PC and your display is not
"message on the
connected. Check the
signal cable
and
try again.
screen?
Do you
see a
"OSD LOCKED" message
Do you see "OSD
LOCKED" when you
You
MENU button?
You
push
so
can secure
that
they
can
on
the screen?
the current control
cannot be
settings,
inadvertently changed.
unlock the OSD controls at any time
the MENU button for 5 seconds.
by pushing
The message "OSD UNLOCKED" should
appear.
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Troubleshooting
Display image
Display
is incorrect
Position is
incorrect.
Press the SET/AUTO button to automatically
adjust your display image to the ideal setting.
If the results are unsatisfactory, adjust the image
position using the H position and V position
icon in the on screen display.
Check Control Panel --> Display --> Settings
and see if the frequency or the resolution were
changed. If yes, readjust the video card to the
recommend resolution.
On the
screen
background, vertical
bars or stripes are
visible.
Any horizontal noise
appearing in any
image or characters
are not clearly
portrayed.
The
screen
mono or
color is
abnormal.
Press the SET/AUTO button to automatically
adjust your display image to the ideal setting.
If the results are unsatisfactory, decrease the
vertical bars or stripes using the CLOCK icon
the on screen display.
in
Press the SET/AUTO button to
automatically
adjust your display image to the ideal setting.
If the results are unsatisfactory, decrease the
horizontal bars using the PHASE icon in the on
screen display.
Check Control Panel --> Display --> Settings
and adjust the display to the recommended
resolution or adjust the display image to the ideal
setting. Set the color setting higher than 24 bits
(true color).
Check if the
and
signal cable
is
properly connected
screwdriver to fasten if necessary.
Make sure the video card is properly inserted in
use a
the slot.
Set the color
color)
The
screen
blinks.
setting higher than 24 bits (true
Settings.
at Control Panel
Check if the
screen
-
is set to interlace mode and if
yes, change it to the recommend resolution.
Make sure the power voltage is high enough, It
has to be
A15
higher than AC100-240V 50/60Hz.
Troubleshooting
Have you installed the
display
driver?
Have you installed the
display driver?
Be sure to install the display driver from the
display driver CD (or diskette) that comes with
your display. Or, you can also download the
driver from our web site: http://www.lge.com.
Do you
Make
see an
"Unrecognized monitor,
Plug&Play (VESA DDC)
sure
to check if the video card
supports
Plug&Play function.
monitor found"
message?
PICTURE and COLOR
Are you unable to
open the PICTURE
COLOR
menus
menus can
Ensure that the NORMAL
or
from
the OSD menu?
not be activated from the OSD
setting
menu.
is selected
for LIGHTVIEW. If LIGHTVIEW is set to
DAY TEXT/MOVIE/PHOTO, NIGHT
TEXT/MOVIE/PHOTO, or USER1/USER2,
the PICTURE and COLOR
function. To make
an
adjustment,
LIGHTVIEW to NORMAL.
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menus
will not
set
L1530S
Specifications
Display
Sync Input
Video
Input
Resolution
15 inches (38.1cm) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD
Anti-Glare coating
15 inches viewable
0.3 mm pixel pitch
Horizontal
30
Vertical
56
Freq.
Freq.
-
-
63kHz (Automatic)
75Hz (Automatic)
Input Form
Separate TTL, Positive/Negative
Signal Input
Input Form
15 pin D-Sub Connector
RGB Analog (0.7Vp-p/75ohm)
Max
VESA 1024
VESA 1024
Recommend
x
x
768@75Hz
768@60Hz
Plug&Play
DDC 2B
Power
Normal
:
Consumption
Stand-by/Suspend
≤
DPMS Off
≤1W
Dimensions
Width
36.75
&Weight
(with tilt stand)
Height
Depth
36.67cm / 14.44 inches
18.99 cm / 7.48 inches
Net
3.6
Tilt
-5˚~30˚
Tilt
Range
Input
25W
1W
cm
/ 14.47 inches
kg (7.94 lbs)
Power
AC 100-240V~50/60Hz 0.6A
Environmental
Conditions
Operating Conditions
Temperature 10˚C
to 35 ˚C
10 % to 80 %
Humidity
non-Condensing
Storage Conditions
Temperature -20˚C to 60 ˚C
5 % to 95 % non-Condensing
Humidity
Tilt Stand
Signal
cable
Power cord
Attached(
), Detachable ( O )
Attached(
), Detachable ( O )
Wall-outlet type
or
PC-outlet type
NOTE
Information in this document is
subject to change without
A17
notice.
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L1730S
Specifications
Display
17 inches (43.2cm) Flat Panel Active matrix-TFT LCD
Anti-Glare coating
17 inches viewable
0.26
Sync Input
mm
30
Vertical
56
Input
Video
Input
Resolution
Plug&Play
pixel pitch
Horizontal
Freq.
Freq.
Form
-
-
83kHz (Automatic)
75Hz (Automatic)
Separate TTL, Positive/Negative
Composite TTL Positive/Negative
SOG (Sync On Green)
pin D-Sub Connector
Signal Input
15
Input Form
RGB Analog (0.7Vp-p/75ohm)
Max
VESA 1280
x
1024@75Hz
Recommend
VESA 1280
x
1024@60Hz
DDC 2B
43W
Power
Normal
:
Consumption
Stand-by/Suspend
≤
DPMS Off
≤1W
Dimensions
Width
39.80
cm
&Weight
(with tilt stand)
Height
40.33
cm
Tilt
Range
Power
Input
1W
Net
/ 15.67 inches
/ 15.88 inches
22.00 cm / 8.66 inches
4.90 kg (10.80 lbs)
Tilt
-5˚~30˚
Depth
AC 100-240V~50/60Hz 1.0A
Environmental
Conditions
Operating Conditions
Temperature 10˚C to 35 ˚C
10 % to 80 % non-Condensing
Humidity
Storage Conditions
Temperature -20˚C to 60 ˚C
5 % to 95 % non-Condensing
Humidity
Tilt Stand
Attached(
), Detachable ( O )
Signal cable
Attached(
), Detachable ( O )
Power cord
Wall-outlet type
or
PC-outlet type
NOTE
Information in this document is
subject to change without
A18
notice.
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Specifications
Preset Modes
(Resolution)
15 inch monitor
Display Modes (Resolution)
Horizontal
Freq. (kHz)
Vertical
Freq. (Hz)
VGA
640
x
350
31.468
VGA
720
x
400
31.468
70
VGA
640
x
480
31.469
60
VESA
VESA
640
x
480
35.000
66.67
640
x
480
37.861
72.8
VESA
640
x
480
37.500
75
VESA
800
x
600
35.156
56.25
VESA
800
x
600
37.879
60
VESA
800
x
600
48.077
72
800
x
600
46.875
75
11
VESA
MAC
832
x
624
49.725
75
*12
VESA
1024
x
768
48.363
60
13
VESA
1024
x
768
56.476
70
14
VESA
1024
x
768
60.023
75
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10
*
70
Recommended
Unlike CRT
monitors, which require a high refresh rate to minimize flickering, TFT
technology is inherently flicker-free. If possible, configure your computer for 1024 x 768
addressability at 60Hz vertical refresh rate.
17 inch monitor
Display Modes (Resolution)
Horizontal
Freq. (kHz)
Vertical
Freq. (Hz)
VGA
640
x
350
31.469
VGA
720
x
400
31.468
70
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VGA
VESA
640
x
480
31.469
60
640
x
480
37.500
75
VESA
800
x
600
37.879
60
VESA
800
x
600
46.875
75
MAC
832
x
624
49.725
75
70
VESA
1024
x
768
48.363
60
VESA
MAC
1024
x
768
60.123
75
10
1152
x
870
68.681
75
11
VESA
1152
x
900
61.805
65
12
VESA
1280
x
1024
63.981
60
13
VESA
1280
x
1024
79.976
75
A19
Specifications
Indicator
MODE
LED Color
Normal
green
Stand-by/Suspend
amber
DPMS Off
amber
A20
How to Install the VESA Standard wall
This monitor meets
mounting
VESA-compliant mounting
interface
pad
specifications.
1.
Remove the
Sliding
Door and Stand Cover.
Sliding
Door
Stand Cover
2.
Please the monitor
front side
3. Separate
4.
on a
piece of cloth
downward.
the stand base using
or
other soft surface with the
facing
Install the VESA standrad wall
a
screwdriver
as
shown in the
picture.
mounting.
VESA wall
mounting
Connected to another
and wall-mounted
accepts
VESA-compliant mounting
pad.-optional)
a
interface
For further
Wall
Kensington Security Slot- optional
a locking
cable that can be purchased
separately at most computer
Connected to
stores
A21
object (stand type
type. This monitor
information, refer
Mounting
to the VESA
Instruction Guide.
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