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... system, or transmitted, in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. English Copyright © 2013. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of this ... herein for a particular purpose. Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Original Issue: 03/2013 Changes may be made periodically to the information in any form or by photocopy,...
... system, or transmitted, in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. English Copyright © 2013. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of this ... herein for a particular purpose. Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Original Issue: 03/2013 Changes may be made periodically to the information in any form or by photocopy,...
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... for future reference. Special notes on the product. Cleaning your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these guidelines when cleaning the monitor: • Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides. It may include blemishes ...of 0.01% or less such as a missing pixel or pixel lit all warnings and instructions marked on LCD monitors The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • Due to the nature of the previous screen may flicker during initial use ...
... for future reference. Special notes on the product. Cleaning your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these guidelines when cleaning the monitor: • Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides. It may include blemishes ...of 0.01% or less such as a missing pixel or pixel lit all warnings and instructions marked on LCD monitors The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • Due to the nature of the previous screen may flicker during initial use ...
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... any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not be used for this monitor, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use this product near water. • Do not place this product on a bed, sofa, rug...
... any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not be used for this monitor, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use this product near water. • Do not place this product on a bed, sofa, rug...
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... information for power management: • Activate display's Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. • Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of user inactivity. • Wake the computer from staying too long in front...
... information for power management: • Activate display's Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. • Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of user inactivity. • Wake the computer from staying too long in front...
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...: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as a piece of cardboard extended from the monitor and focusing on how to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and...
...: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as a piece of cardboard extended from the monitor and focusing on how to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and...
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...5th Rd., Xizhi New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. RU Jan, e-mail:ru.jan@acer.com And, Acer Italy s.r.l Via Lepetit, 40, 20020 Lainate (MI) Italy Tel: +39...-02-939-921 ,Fax: +39-02 9399-2913 www.acer.it Declare under our own responsibility that the product: Product: LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: G246HYL SKU Number: G246HYL xxxxxx; ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z, or blank) To which this declaration refers conforms to ...
...5th Rd., Xizhi New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. RU Jan, e-mail:ru.jan@acer.com And, Acer Italy s.r.l Via Lepetit, 40, 20020 Lainate (MI) Italy Tel: +39...-02-939-921 ,Fax: +39-02 9399-2913 www.acer.it Declare under our own responsibility that the product: Product: LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: G246HYL SKU Number: G246HYL xxxxxx; ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z, or blank) To which this declaration refers conforms to ...
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... device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Model Number: G246HYL SKU Number: G246HYL xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. The following local Manufacturer /Importer is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this...
... device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Model Number: G246HYL SKU Number: G246HYL xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. The following local Manufacturer /Importer is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this...
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Contents English Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Special notes on LCD monitors iii Cleaning your monitor iii Accessibility iv Safe listening iv Warnings iv Using electrical power iv Product servicing v Potentially explosive environments vi ... cable 5 Standard timing table 6 Installation 7 MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) 8 Users controls 9 Panel controls 9 Using the Shortcut Menu 10 Acer eColor Management 11 Operation instructions 11 Features and benefits 11 Using the OSD Menus 12 Picture Menu 12 OSD Menu 13
Contents English Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Special notes on LCD monitors iii Cleaning your monitor iii Accessibility iv Safe listening iv Warnings iv Using electrical power iv Product servicing v Potentially explosive environments vi ... cable 5 Standard timing table 6 Installation 7 MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) 8 Users controls 9 Panel controls 9 Using the Shortcut Menu 10 Acer eColor Management 11 Operation instructions 11 Features and benefits 11 Using the OSD Menus 12 Picture Menu 12 OSD Menu 13
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LCD monitor User guide Quick start guide D-sub cable HDMI cable (Optional) AC Power cord DVI cable (Optional) AC Adapter Audio cable (Optional) MHL cable (Optional) 1 English 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 User guide Quick start guide D-sub cable HDMI cable (Optional) AC Power cord DVI cable (Optional) AC Adapter Audio cable (Optional) MHL cable (Optional) 1 English 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.
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English Attaching the base (for selected models) Note: Take care when performing the installation to avoid injuring yourself. 2 use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen. 1 Attach the monitor stand arm to the base. 2 Ensure that the base is locked onto the monitor stand arm. • Secure the base to the monitor stand arm by turning the white screw using the integrated tab or a suitable coin. (for selected models) Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging. Carefully place the monitor face-down on a stable surface --
English Attaching the base (for selected models) Note: Take care when performing the installation to avoid injuring yourself. 2 use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen. 1 Attach the monitor stand arm to the base. 2 Ensure that the base is locked onto the monitor stand arm. • Secure the base to the monitor stand arm by turning the white screw using the integrated tab or a suitable coin. (for selected models) Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging. Carefully place the monitor face-down on a stable surface --
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...country in either 100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. No user-adjustment is activated. The monitor can adjust the monitor tilt, using both of your area. • The monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in which the equipment will be installed. LED indicator 3 Power saving ...The monitor will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is required. • Plug one end of the AC power cord to hold the edges of the monitor. The recovery time from the display controller, as ...
...country in either 100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. No user-adjustment is activated. The monitor can adjust the monitor tilt, using both of your area. • The monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in which the equipment will be installed. LED indicator 3 Power saving ...The monitor will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is required. • Plug one end of the AC power cord to hold the edges of the monitor. The recovery time from the display controller, as ...
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...system supports the DDC protocol, the monitor is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities; The monitor supports the DDC2B standard. for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. Description 1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue 4 Monitor ground 5 DDC-return 6 R-ground... data 1- 10 TMDS data 1+ 11 TMDS data 1/3 shield 12 NC 4 PIN No. Description 9 +5 V 10 Logic ground 11 Monitor ground 12 DDC-serial data 13 H-sync 14 V-sync 15 DDC-serial clock 24-pin color display signal cable PIN No. Connector pin ...
...system supports the DDC protocol, the monitor is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities; The monitor supports the DDC2B standard. for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. Description 1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue 4 Monitor ground 5 DDC-return 6 R-ground... data 1- 10 TMDS data 1+ 11 TMDS data 1/3 shield 12 NC 4 PIN No. Description 9 +5 V 10 Logic ground 11 Monitor ground 12 DDC-serial data 13 H-sync 14 V-sync 15 DDC-serial clock 24-pin color display signal cable PIN No. Connector pin ...
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b Connect the VGA video cable to the computer. (3) HDMI Cable (Optional, only HDMI-Input Model) a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b. b. Connect the DVI cable to the computer. Please chek user manual for the MHL-certified device. Connect the HDMI cable ... computer are switched off . (2) DVI Cable (Optional, only Dual-Input Model) a. This sequence is very important. 4 If the monitor does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to the adapter. HDMI DVI-IN VGA IN AUDIO IN HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI DVI ...
b Connect the VGA video cable to the computer. (3) HDMI Cable (Optional, only HDMI-Input Model) a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b. b. Connect the DVI cable to the computer. Please chek user manual for the MHL-certified device. Connect the HDMI cable ... computer are switched off . (2) DVI Cable (Optional, only Dual-Input Model) a. This sequence is very important. 4 If the monitor does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to the adapter. HDMI DVI-IN VGA IN AUDIO IN HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI DVI ...
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... IN AUDIO IN MHL Using MHL MHL-certified portable devices will show a black screen or turn to standby mode, depending on the monitor, provided the output display and audio formats are supported by the portable device. When the portable device is also capable of controlling the... mA). MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) (Only for transmitting video and audio from the portable device. This monitor only receives content from an external portable device. It is in size and resolution between the monitor and the portable device, you may be due to the difference in standby mode, the...
... IN AUDIO IN MHL Using MHL MHL-certified portable devices will show a black screen or turn to standby mode, depending on the monitor, provided the output display and audio formats are supported by the portable device. When the portable device is also capable of controlling the... mA). MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) (Only for transmitting video and audio from the portable device. This monitor only receives content from an external portable device. It is in size and resolution between the monitor and the portable device, you may be due to the difference in standby mode, the...
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Item 1 Power button/ indicator 2 < / > button Description Turn the monitor on . Press the < / > button to change the settings of your display. 5 Empowering Key Press this button to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. 9 Blinking blue indicates standby/ power saving mode. Users controls ... • 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 position, focus, and clock of the current function. 3 Menu/Enter button Press to select the...
Item 1 Power button/ indicator 2 < / > button Description Turn the monitor on . Press the < / > button to change the settings of your display. 5 Empowering Key Press this button to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. 9 Blinking blue indicates standby/ power saving mode. Users controls ... • 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 position, focus, and clock of the current function. 3 Menu/Enter button Press to select the...
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...AUTO Item Empowering Description Press the Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management and access the scenario modes. Volume Input Input Press...may be connected to your display. English Using the Shortcut Menu AUTO Input Press any of your monitor. (Optional, only Dual-Input Model or HDMI-Input Model) 10 The shortcut menu lets you ... most commonly accessed settings. Menu Press the Menu button to activate the Auto Adjustment function and the monitor will automatically optimize the display position, focus, and clock of the function buttons (Empowering Key, Auto...
...AUTO Item Empowering Description Press the Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management and access the scenario modes. Volume Input Input Press...may be connected to your display. English Using the Shortcut Menu AUTO Input Press any of your monitor. (Optional, only Dual-Input Model or HDMI-Input Model) 10 The shortcut menu lets you ... most commonly accessed settings. Menu Press the Menu button to activate the Auto Adjustment function and the monitor will automatically optimize the display position, focus, and clock of the function buttons (Empowering Key, Auto...
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Picture Acer eColor Management Brightness 77 Contrast 56 H.Position 50 V.Position 50 Focus 30 Clock 50 Colour Temp Warm Auto Config Exit 1 Press the Menu button to ... adjusting the picture quality. Using the OSD Menus English Note: The following options are available in the Picture menu: Acer ecolor Management, Brightness, Contrast, H. Press the Menu button to confirm. 12 Your LCD monitor is for general reference only. Position, Focus, Clock, Colour Temp, and Auto Config. 3 Press the < / > button to scroll...
Picture Acer eColor Management Brightness 77 Contrast 56 H.Position 50 V.Position 50 Focus 30 Clock 50 Colour Temp Warm Auto Config Exit 1 Press the Menu button to ... adjusting the picture quality. Using the OSD Menus English Note: The following options are available in the Picture menu: Acer ecolor Management, Brightness, Contrast, H. Press the Menu button to confirm. 12 Your LCD monitor is for general reference only. Position, Focus, Clock, Colour Temp, and Auto Config. 3 Press the < / > button to scroll...
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Information 1920x1080 H:68KHz V:60Hz VGA Input S/N: ETRLA00803104000502400 Exit 1 Press the Menu button to select Information. 15 English Information Menu The Information menu displays the basic information of the LCD monitor, press the < / > button to bring up the OSD menu. 2 To view the basic information of the LCD monitor.
Information 1920x1080 H:68KHz V:60Hz VGA Input S/N: ETRLA00803104000502400 Exit 1 Press the Menu button to select Information. 15 English Information Menu The Information menu displays the basic information of the LCD monitor, press the < / > button to bring up the OSD menu. 2 To view the basic information of the LCD monitor.
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...cable or switching off -center, too large or too small on the screen.) Blue Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is switched on your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of a missing image, please select another resolution or vertical refresh rate. English Troubleshooting...reset to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. Blinking Blue Check if the power cord is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check if the computer system is in power saving/standby mode. Check the display setting on and in compliance which may be causing ...
...cable or switching off -center, too large or too small on the screen.) Blue Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is switched on your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of a missing image, please select another resolution or vertical refresh rate. English Troubleshooting...reset to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. Blinking Blue Check if the power cord is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check if the computer system is in power saving/standby mode. Check the display setting on and in compliance which may be causing ...
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Check the power switch. English DVI/HDMI Mode (Optional) Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD menu, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. Blinking Blue Check if the video signal cable is switched on and in power saving/standby mode. 17 Check if the computer system is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to their default settings.
Check the power switch. English DVI/HDMI Mode (Optional) Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD menu, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. Blinking Blue Check if the video signal cable is switched on and in power saving/standby mode. 17 Check if the computer system is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to their default settings.