
ThinkCentre TIO27
User Guide
Machine Types: 10YF

Product numbers
A18TIO27
10YF-RAR1-WW
First Edition (Sep 2018)
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Contents
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
General Safety guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Chapter 1. Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Shipping contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Locating connectors and controls on your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Setting up your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Assembling your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Connecting cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Turning on your monitor and computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Chapter 2. Adjusting and using your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Adjusting the full-function monitor stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
IR-Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Windows Hello setup (Windows 10 Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Wall Mounting (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Installing the monitor driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Comfort and accessibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Arranging your work area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Positioning and viewing your monitor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Quick tips for healthy work habits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Accessibility information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Adjusting your monitor image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Using the user controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Using the OSD controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Using the USB connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Wake on the System and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Selecting a supported display mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Understanding power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Caring for your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Chapter 3. Reference information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Disassembling your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Monitor specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Manual image setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Manually installing the monitor driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Installing the monitor driver in Windows 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Installing the monitor driver in Windows 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Manually installing the IR camera driver in Windows 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Manually installing the RGB camera driver in Windows 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Getting further help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Service information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Product numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Getting further help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Service parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Appendix A. Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Registering your option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Online technical support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Telephone technical support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Appendix B. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Recycling information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Disposing of Lenovo computer components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Turkish statement of compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
Contents ii

Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
Power cords and power adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
iii

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.
iii
ííí

Chapter 1. Getting started
This User’s Guide provides detailed operation instructions for the user. For quick instruction
overview, please see the Setup Poster for brief information.
Shipping contents
The product package should include the following items:
• AC Power Adapter
• Flat Panel Monitor
• Information Flyer
• Monitor Stand
• Monitor Base
• Power Cord
• Reference and Driver CD
Chapter 1. 1-1

***Your monitor supports the following Tinys that can be installed in your monitor:
1
(2)
1
ThinkCentre M93p Tiny(Q87) √ ×
ThinkCentre M53 Tiny(Baytrail) √ ×
ThinkCentre Chromebox(Broardwell-U) × √
ThinkCentre M900 Tiny (Q170) √√
ThinkCentre M900x Tiny(Q170 65w) √√
ThinkCentre M700 Tiny(B150) √√
ThinkCentre M600 Tiny √√
ThinkCentre M600 Tiny Fanless √√
ThinkCentre M910q Tiny (Q270) √√
ThinkCentre M910x Tiny(Q270 65w) √√
ThinkCentre M910x Tiny(Q270
√√
w/GPU)
ThinkCentre M710q Tiny(B250) √√
ThinkCentre M715q Tiny(AMD) √√
ThinkCentre M625q(AMD) √√
ThinkCentre WS P320-P1000 √√
ThinkCentre WS P320-P600 √√
ThinkCentre M920x(Q370) 65W √√
ThinkCentre M920x-KT(Q370) GPU √√
ThinkCentre M920q(Q370) √√
Chapter 1. 1-2

***Your monitor supports the following Tinys that can be installed in your monitor:
ThinkCentre M720q-KT(B360) √√
ThinkCentre M720q(B360) √√
ThinkCentre WS P330-P1000 √√
ThinkCentre WS P330-P620 √√
Before you install your Tiny into your monitor, ensure that the Tiny is listed above.
Install your computer into the TIO27
2When using "ALT+P" to power on Tiny, please Connect a Lenovo keyboard the USB port
shown as above on the rear of computer
3Press ALT+P on the keyboard to power on the computer and TIO27.
Note 1: ThinkCentre Tiny may also be powered on with the TIO27 power button. (See Figure
2)
Note 2: When connect many cables to ThinkCentre Tiny, it is recommended to do cable
management or open lift door.
Note 3: Some ThinkCentre Tiny can't be powered on with the TIO27, please press ALT+P on
the keyboard to power on computer.
Note 4: The Tinys are TIO27's accessory, you can purchase them on Lenovo website.
Chapter 1. 1-3

Locating connectors and controls on your monitor
Front view
1. Volume Down 2. Volume Up
3. Exit
5. Brightness control / Right shift button
7. Power button
Rear view
2
1
4
3
5 6
7
7
4. Modes switchLeft shift button
6. Menu-opening buttonSelection button
215
4
3
1. Security-lock slot 2. AC power adapter connector
3. DisplayPort connector 4. USB 3.0 connector
5. HDMI connector
Chapter 1. 1-4

Setting up your monitor
This section provides information on how to set up your monitor.
• Assembling your monitor
• Connecting cables
• Turning on your monitor and computer
Note: Before setting up your monitor, ensure that you have read and understood the on page
iii.
Assembling your monitor
To assemble your monitor, follow the four parts below one by one:
Part 1: Install the full-function monitor stand.
Part 2: Install the Tiny.
Part 3: Install the rear Wi-Fi antenna (optional).
Part 4: Install the Kensington-style cable lock (optional).
Part 1: Install the full-function monitor stand.
Note: The full-function monitor stand includes one monitor stand and one stand base.
1. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of your monitor
and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up.
2. Insert the three metal studs on the base into the corresponding holes in the stand. Then,
tighten the screw as shown to secure the stand.
3. Insert the two metal tabs on the stand into the corresponding holes on the rear of the
monitor. Then, pivot the stand downward until it clicks into position.
1
2
Chapter 1. 1-5

Part 2: Install the Tiny.
1. Press the decorative cover 1 as shown to remove it. Then, press the button 2 to open the
cable cover.
Note: Keep the decorative cover for future use.
1
2
2. With the Lenovo logo facing you, insert your Tiny into the computer bay until it rests on
the stoppers.
3. Press the computer from the front until it completely snaps into position.
Note: Make sure the Tiny is aligned with the back cover.
One hand can push the downside of tiny, the other hand assist adjust the Tiny to smoothly
inset.
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4. Tighten the screw to secure the Tiny.
Part 3: Install the rear Wi-Fi antenna (optional).
1. Pivot the cable cover as shown to the open position. Then, press the decorative cover 2
from the inner side of the cable cover to remove the decorative cover.
2
1
Chapter 1. 1-7

2. Screw the rear Wi-Fi antenna to the antenna connector on the rear of the computer. Then,
adjust the angle of the antenna to 90 degrees.
1
2
3. Pivot the cable cover as shown to the closed position.
Part 4: Install the Kensington-style cable lock (optional).
With the key of the Kensington-style cable lock, attach the lock to the security-lock slot on the
rear panel of your computer as shown. The lock secures your monitor to a desk, table, or other
non-permanent fixture. It also blockV the Tiny so that the Tiny cannot be removed from the
monitor
Chapter 1. 1-8

Connecting cables
After assembling your monitor, you must connect cables correctly to use the monitor and
computer. Your monitor can be used with either the Tiny installed in the monitor or an external
desktop/laptop computer. To connect cables, do one of the following:
1. If you use the Tiny installed in the monitor, connect the ac power adapter cable and power
cord that comes with the monitor. First connect the ac power adapter cable to the ac power
adapter connector on the monitor.Then, connect one end of the power cord to the ac power
adapter and the other end to a properly-grounded electrical outlet.
2. Use a HDMI cable of this type as shown. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the
HDMI connector on the monitor and the other end to a HDMI connector on the computer.
To locate the HDMI connector on the monitor, see on page 1-4..
Chapter 1. 1-9

3. Use a DisplayPort cable of this type as shown. Connect one end of the DisplayPort cable
to the DisplayPort connector on the monitor and the other end to a DisplayPort connector
on the computer. To locate the DisplayPort connector on the monitor, see on page 1-4.
4. Use a type B-to-type A USB cable as shown. Connect type B connector of this cable to the
USB 3.0 upstream connector on the monitor. Then, connect type A connector of the cable
to a USB connector on the computer. To locate the USB 3.0 upstream connector on the
monitor, see on page 1-4.
*
*: Depending on many factors such as the processing capability of peripheral devices, file
attributes, and other factors related to system configuration and operating environments, the
actual transfer rate using the various USB connectors on this device will vary and is typically
slower than the data rates as defined by the respective USB specifications: - 5 Gbit/s for USB
3.1 Gen 1; 10 Gbit/s for USB 3.1 Gen 2 & 20 Gbit/s for USB 3.2.
Chapter 1. 1-10

5. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB downstream terminal on the side of the
monitor, and connect the other end of the USB cable to an appropriate USB port on your
device.
Note: The USB downstream port does not provide power while the monitor switch is off.
*
6. Connect the speaker’s audio cable and audio jack of monitor to transfer audio source from
DP, HDMI or USB.
Note: The audio output in DP, HDMI modes.
If there are any * tag, you can consult the comments on page 1-10.
Chapter 1. 1-11

7. To initiate the monitor driver, insert the Reference and Driver CD, click Install driver, and
follow the on-screen instructions.
Chapter 1. 1-12