LG 31mu97 User Manual

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Owner's Manual
IPS LED MONITOR
(LED MONITOR*) 
31MU97
Please read the safety information carefully 
before using the product.
IPS LED Monitor (LED Monitor) Model List
*Disclaimer: LG LED Monitors are LCD Monitors with LED Backlighting.  

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3 lICense
4  asseMblInG anD 
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4 Product Composition
5 Product and Button Description
5  - How to Use the Joystick Button
6  - Input Connector
7  Moving and Lifting the  
Monitor
8 Installing the Monitor 
8  - Assembling the Stand
9  - Installing on a Table
9  - Adjusting the Stand Height
10  - Adjusting  the Angle
10  - Tidying up Cables
11  - Pivot Feature
12  - Using the Kensington Lock
12  - Detaching the Stand Body
13  - Installing the Wall Mount Plate...

3lICense
lICense
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The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HD\
MI 
logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in th\
e 
United States and other countries.
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compliance logo for dual-mode source devices are all registered trademar\
ks of 
the Video Electronics Standards Association.
MaxxAudio and additional...

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Product Composition
Please check whether all the components are included in the box before u\
sing the product. If there are 
any missing components, contact the retailer where you purchased the pro\
duct. Note that the product and 
related components may look different from those shown here.
CD (owner's Manual / 
software / Guides) /  Cards Power cord
HDMI cableMini DisplayPort Cable
a-b Type Usb 3.0 Cable stand basestand body
2 screws
(M4 x 10)...

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Product and button Description
Joystick button 
Power leD
 
y on
 Power on
 
y off
 Power off
How to Use the Joystick button
You can easily control the functions of the monitor by pressing the joyst\
ick button or moving it left/right with 
your finger.
basic functions
Power onPress the joystick button once with your finger to turn on the  monitor.
Power offPress and hold the joystick button once with your finger to turn off the monitor.
◄/►Volume ControlYou can control the...

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Input Connector
AC-INAC-IN
USB IN 2DP-INHDMI IN 1H/PUSB UPUSB IN 1HDMI  IN 2mDP-INUSB IN 3
5 V       1.1  A
Switch
On
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Moving and lifting the  
Monitor
When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these 
instructions to prevent the monitor from being 
scratched or damaged and to ensure safe trans-
portation, regardless of its shape or size.
 yPlace the monitor in the original box or pack-
ing material before attempting to move it.
 yBefore moving or lifting the monitor, discon-
nect the power cord and all other cables.
 yHold the bottom and side of the monitor frame 
firmly. Do not hold the panel...

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Installing the Monitor 
assembling the stand
1
2
3
 yTo protect the screen from scratches, cover 
the surface with a soft cloth.
 yIllustrations in this document represent typi-
cal procedures, so they may look different 
from the actual product.
 yApplying excessive force when tightening 
screws may cause damage to the monitor. 
Damage caused in this way will not be cov-
ered by the product warranty.
 yDo not carry the monitor upside down by just 
holding the base. This may...

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Installing on a Table
1  Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an 
upright position. Place the monitor at least  
10 cm (3.9 inch) away from the wall to ensure 
sufficient ventilation.
10 cm10 cm (3.9 inch)
10 cm
10 cm
2  Connect the power cord to the product before 
connecting it to the wall outlet.
3  Press the joystick button on the bottom of the 
monitor to turn on the monitor.
 
y Unplug the power cord before moving or 
installing the monitor. There is risk of...

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y Do not put your fingers or 
hand between the screen 
and the base (chassis) when 
adjusting the screen's height.
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adjusting the angle
1  Place the monitor mounted on the stand base 
in an upright position. 
2  Adjust the angle of the screen. The angle of 
the screen can be adjusted forward or back-
ward from -5° to 15° for a comfortable  
viewing experience.
-5
15
front
Rear
Tidying up Cables
Arrange the cables using the cable holder as 
shown in the...