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- Page 1 Acer LCD Monitor User’s Guide...
- Page 2 Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies’ product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.
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Page 3: Special Notes On Lcd Monitors
Special notes on LCD monitors The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • 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. • You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use. • The LCD screen has 99.99% or more effective pixels. It may include blemishes of 0.01% or less such as a missing pixel or a pixel lit all the time. • Due to the nature of the LCD screen, an afterimage of the previous screen may remain after switching the image, when the same image is displayed for hours. In this case, the screen is recovered slowly by changing the image or turning off the power switch for a few hours. Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. -
Page 4: Safe Listening
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. When you need to disconnect power from the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Safe listening To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. -
Page 5: Product Servicing
power company. • Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord. • If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. • Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip’s input rating. • This product’s power cord is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before inserting the power cord plug. Do not insert the plug into a non- grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for details. Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock and/or injury. -
Page 6: Potentially Explosive Environments
We at Acer are very conscious of the environmental effects of our business and strive to identify and provide the best working procedures to reduce the environmental impact of our products. -
Page 7: Disposal Instructions
Visit www.acer-group.com for further information on the features and benefits of our other products. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability... -
Page 8: Finding Your Comfort Zone
• pain, swelling or throbbing • stiffness or tightness • coldness or weakness If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company’s health and safety department. The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. -
Page 9: Developing Good Work Habits
• changing the display’s viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • u sing a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display’s top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of time. Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. Acer monitor is purposed for video and visual display of information obtained from electronic devices. -
Page 10: Declaration Of Conformity
(“x” = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z, or blank) We, Acer Incorporated, hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product described above is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonization legislations as below Directive and following harmonized... -
Page 11: Federal Communications Commission Declaration Of Conformity
Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San Jose Suite 1500 CA 95110, U. S. A. Tel : 254-298-4000 Fax : 254-298-4147 www.acer.com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. - Page 12 Special notes on LCD monitors Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Cleaning your monitor Connecting/disconnecting the device Accessibility Safe listening Warnings Using electrical power Product servicing Potentially explosive environments Additional safety information IT Equipment Recycling Information Disposal instructions LCD pixel statement Tips and information for comfortable use Declaration of Conformity...
- Page 13 Unpacking Please check that the following items are present when you unpack the box, and save the packing materials in case you need to ship or transport the monitor in the future. LCD monitor Quick start guide Adapter D-sub cable HDMI cable (Optional) AC Power cord...
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Page 14: Attaching/Removing The Base
Attaching/ Removing the base Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging. Carefully place the monitor face-down on a stable surface -- use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen. 1. Attach the base to the monitor, as illustrated. 2. -
Page 15: Screen Position Adjustment
Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewving position, you can adjust the monitor tilt by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor as shown below. The monitor can be adjusted to 20 degrees up or 5 degrees down. -
Page 16: Connecting The Power Cord
Connecting the Power cord • Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is the correct type required for your area. • The monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in either 100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. No user-adjustment is required. • Plug one end of the power cord to the AC inlet, and plug the other end into an AC outlet. -
Page 17: Connector Pin Assignment
Connector pin assignment 15-pin color display signal cable PIN No. Description PIN No. Description +5 V Green Logic ground Blue Monitor ground Monitor ground DDC-serial data DDC-return H-sync R-ground V-sync G-ground DDC-serial clock B-ground... - Page 18 19-Pin Color Display Signal Cable* Meaning Meaning TMDS Data2+ TMDS Clock+ TMDS Data2 Shield TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Data2- TMDS Clock- TMDS Data1+ TMDS Data1 Shield Reserved (N.C. on device) TMDS Data1- TMDS Data0+ TMDS Data0 Shield DDC/CEC Ground TMDS Data0- +5V Power Hot Plug Detect * only for certain models...
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Page 19: Standard Timing Table
Standard timing table Resolution Refr esh Rate Mode 640x480 640x480 640x480 66.7 VESA 720x400 800x600 SVGA 800x600 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 VESA 1280x960 SXGA 1280x1024 VESA 1280x720 1280x800 WXGA 1360x768 1440x900 WXGA+ 1680x1050 WSXGA+ UXGA 1600x1200 VESA 1920x1080... -
Page 20: Installation
Installation To install the monitor on your host system, please follow the steps below: Steps 1 Connect the video cable Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off. Connect the VGA video cable to the computer. Connect the HDMI Cable (Optional, only HDMI-Input Model) (1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF . -
Page 21: Users Controls
Users controls No . Item Description Turns the monitor on/off. Power button Green indicates power on. Amber indicates standby/ power saving mode. Auto/Exit button • When the OSD menu is active, press this button to exit the OSD menu. • When the OSD menu is inactive, press this button for two seconds to activate the Auto Adjustment function and the monitor will automatically optimize the display... -
Page 22: Adjusting The Osd Settings
Adjusting the OSD settings Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. The OSD (on-screen display) can be used for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. Press the MENU key to open the OSD. You can use the OSD to adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. - Page 23 Adjusting the Volume Open the Volume control and set the volume using the arrows. When you are done, use to go back one level. Note: Adjustment of the volume control as well as the equalizer to other settings than the center position may increase the ear/ headphone output voltage and therefore the sound pressure level.
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Page 24: The Function Page
The Function page Open the Function page to select Picture, Color, Audio, OSD or System functions, and adjust the settings which you want using the arrows. You can also view your monitor’s system information from this page. When you are done, use to go back one level. - Page 25 Blue Light: filter out blue light by adjusting different Blue Light showing ratio - 80%, 70%, 60%, 50% Note: Higher values allow more blue light through. For the best protection, select a lower value. ACM: Turn ACM on or off. The default is off. Adjusting the Color Press the MENU key to open the OSD.
- Page 26 Adjusting the Audio Press the MENU key to open the OSD. Using the ▲/▼ keys, select Audio from the OSD. Then navigate to the picture element you wish to adjust. Use the ▲/▼ keys to adjust the sliding scales. Volume: Adjusts the volume. Adjusting the OSD Press the MENU key to open the OSD.
- Page 27 Adjusting the System The System menu can be used to select settings such as Input, Auto source, Wide Mode, Hot Key Assignment, DDC/CI, HDMI Black level and Quick Start Mode. Press the MENU key to open the OSD. Using the ▲/▼ keys, select System from the OSD. Then navigate to the setting you wish to adjust.
- Page 28 Product information Press the MENU key to open the OSD. Using the keys, select Information to view the basic information for your monitor and current input. Reset: Resets all settings to the factory defaults.
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Page 29: Troubleshooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the trouble- shooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. (VGA/HDMI Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy Using OSD, adjust brightness LED ON and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings.