TABLE OF CONTENTS Special notes on LCD monitors ..1 Information for your safety and comfort ..2 Unpacking ..5 ...6 Attaching/Removing the base. Screen position adjustment ..7 Connecting the power cord ..9 Safety precaution ...
SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. NOTES Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during initial use. Turn off the Power Switch and then turn it on again to make sure the flicker disappears.
Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. CAUTION for accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible.
• the product was exposed to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will...
Warning! We do not recommend using the product on a couch or bed. If this is unavoidable, work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do some stretching exercises. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information and help in recycling, please visit the following websites: Worldwide: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm EN-4...
ATTACHING/REMOVING THE BASE Install: Align the base with the stand and push the base towards the top of the monitor, and then rotate the base clockwise until it stops. Tighten the screw clockwise. Remove: Reverse the steps to remove the base. EN-6...
SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can adjust the height/tilt/ swivel of the monitor. Height Adjustment After pressing the top of the monitor, push the lock button towards right, then you can adjust the height of the monitor. Til t Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range.
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Swivel With the built-in pedestal, you can swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. EN-8...
CONNECTING THE POWER CORD Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is the correct type required for your area. This monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. No user-adjustment is required. Plug one end of the power cord to the AC Inlet, plug another end to a proper AC outlet.
Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving” mode by the control signal from the display controller, as indicated by the amber-color power LED. Power Saving The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated.
CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. DESCRIPTION Monitor Ground DDC-return R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. Green Blue EN-11 DESCRIPTION Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock...
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24-Pin Color Display Signal Cable Meaning TMDS Data2- TMDS Data2+ TMDS Data 2/4 Shield DDC Clock DDC Data TMDS Data1- TMDS Data1+ TMDS Data 1/3 Shield Meaning +5V Power GND(return for +5V hsync.vsync) Hot Plug Detect TMDS Data0- TMDS Data0+ TMDS Data 0/5 Shield TMDS Clock Shield...
USER CONTROLS Front Panel Controls 1.Power Switch: To turn ON or OFF the power. 2.Power LED: Lights up to indicate the power is turned ON. 3.Empowering / Exit: 1) When OSD menu is in active status, this button will act as EXIT-KEY(EXIT OSD menu).
5. To exit and save, select the exit function. If you want to adjust any other function, repeat steps 2-4. When user press “MENU” button on front bezel Acer eColor Management If selected to “Acer eColor Management “ item, will appear the Acer eColor” OSD Operation instructions Acer eColor Management Step 1: Press “...
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ADJUSTING THE PICTURE The descriptions for function control LEDS Acer eColor Management Main Menu Menu icon icon User mode ECO mode Standard USER Main Menu Menu icon icon Contrast Brightness Menu item User defined. Settings can be fine-tuned to suit any situation...
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M a in S u b S u b M e n u M e n u M e n u Ic o n I c o n H . Position V . Position N /A W arm N /A Cool U ser /Red U ser /G reen...
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Main Sub Menu Menu Menu Item Icon Icon H. Position V. Position OSD Timeout Input Source Wide Mode DDC/CI Information Reset Exit Description Adjust the horizontal position of the OSD. Adjust the vertical position of the OSD. Adjust the OSD timeout. Select input signal from D-Sub or DVI-D Select Wide mode setting for Full screen, Aspect ratio...
TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the trouble- shooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. (VGA Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON LED OFF No Picture LED displays amber color Unstable Picture Display is missing, center...
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(DVI Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON LED OFF No Picture LED displays amber color Abnormal No sound, or Sound sound level is (Only Audio too low Input Model) (Optional) · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings.
_______________________________ Easy Lai /Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. LCD Monitor Acer B233HL B233HL xxxxxx (“x” = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) 0.1% Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB’s) 0.1% Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE’s) 0.1% Oct. 19, 2010 Date 0.1% 0.01%...
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Trade Nam e: Acer M odel Number: B233HL S KU Number: B233HL xxxxxx (“x” = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Name of Responsible Party: Address of Responsible Party: 333 West San Carlos S t. Contact Person: Phone No.: Fax No.:...