End User Computing - Setting up an ultra wide monitor (Lenovo P34W/Dell P3424WEB)


Table of Contents

Connection Guide

Lenovo P34W 

Dell P3424WEB

Monitor Setup

Step 1: Assembling The Stand

Open box

 Take out the top cushion and accessories.

 Leave monitor in box so stand can be mounted easily and without damaging screen

 Insert the three tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the monitor. Press the stand down until it snaps into place.

 Take base from box and insert the base towards the bottom of stand

 Tighten the thumbscrew by turning in clockwise direction

Stand up the monitor with both hands carefully.

Step 2: Insert the power cord

Step 3: Connect USB-C to Laptop and Monitor

Lenovo P34W

Dell P3424WEB

Step 4: Extending Displays

Dell3424WEB using Dell Display Manager 

Dell monitors can access a feature called East Arrange which allows them to act as multiple displays. To access this feature you need to install "Dell Display Manager" from the Software Centre (Self-service Mac OS devices). 

Windows

1. Run Dell Display Manager

2. Select Easy Arrange on the left-hand side Tab. 

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3. Select the layout you'd like to use

4. Click and drag the Window you would like to use onto the screen and you see a yellow box indicating the segments on the screen. When it turns green drop the window onto that segment. 

Mac OS

1. Launch DDPM

2. On the first run you will be prompted to allow access for DDPM to accessibility. This can be allowed in System Settings>Privacy&security>Accessibility

3. Select the Easy Arrange tab and select the layout you'd like to use. 

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4. Click and drag the window you would like to use onto the screen and you should see a yellow box indicating the segments on the screen. When it turns green drop the window onto that segment. 


MAC

To adjust the display settings on a MAC, click the Apple menu in the top left.

Select System settings.

Choose Displays to open the display settings.

Click on the name of your monitor, and then click Use As.

You may then adjust the display to either mirror or extend as necessary.

Further Information

For further information on using the Lenovo P34w monitor, please feel free to refer to the following articles:

Dell P3424WEB features 

Webcam

The Dell P3424WEB has a built-in webcam mounted atop the screen. When the monitor is set up from the box this webcam will be in privacy mode which will cause it not to be detected as an available camera on a connected machine. To enable the camera simply twist the shutter to open and tilt it forward. 

Soundbar

The Dell P3424WEB has a built sound bar for audio output. Whilst your device is connected via USB C you can select the built-in speakers as an audio output, it will be listed as DELL P3424WEB USB

User Guides

Lenovo P34w Quick Start Guide

Lenovo P34w User Guide

DellP3424WEB Quick start guide

DellP3424WEB User Guide