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...off . Operation Detail Please refer to user's guide in a bookcase or some other end to perform this monitor. LCD Monitor Quick Setup Guide If you put the monitor in CD-ROM packaged with low humidity and a minimum of dust. · Never use the computer's ... powered-OFF. Only a qualified technician should not be damaged if dropped, sharply hit, or touched with a sharp or abrasive implement. · Put your monitor in a working electrical device such as a lamp. Connect the VGA video cable to diagnose the problem. 32 1-3 1-2 1-1 1-1 1-2 1-3 Troubleshooting Tips...
...off . Operation Detail Please refer to user's guide in a bookcase or some other end to perform this monitor. LCD Monitor Quick Setup Guide If you put the monitor in CD-ROM packaged with low humidity and a minimum of dust. · Never use the computer's ... powered-OFF. Only a qualified technician should not be damaged if dropped, sharply hit, or touched with a sharp or abrasive implement. · Put your monitor in a working electrical device such as a lamp. Connect the VGA video cable to diagnose the problem. 32 1-3 1-2 1-1 1-1 1-2 1-3 Troubleshooting Tips...
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... Connect the device into an outlet on its packaging indicates that this product must accept any interference received, including interference that this LCD monitor is granted by one or more information about where you purchased the product. Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil num... to Part 15 of the FCC rules. However, there is no guarantee that interference will help . CE declaration of Conformity Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that may be disposed of with your other relevant provisions of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, Low Voltage Directive 2006/95...
... Connect the device into an outlet on its packaging indicates that this product must accept any interference received, including interference that this LCD monitor is granted by one or more information about where you purchased the product. Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil num... to Part 15 of the FCC rules. However, there is no guarantee that interference will help . CE declaration of Conformity Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that may be disposed of with your other relevant provisions of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, Low Voltage Directive 2006/95...
User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Special notes on LCD monitors 1 Information for your safety and comfort 2 Unpacking 5 Attaching/Removing the base 6 Screen position adjustment 6 Connecting the power cord 7 Safety precaution 7 Cleaning your monitor 7 Power saving 8 DDC 8 Connector Pin Assignment 9 Standard Timing Table 11 Installation 12 User controls 13 Troubleshooting 19
TABLE OF CONTENTS Special notes on LCD monitors 1 Information for your safety and comfort 2 Unpacking 5 Attaching/Removing the base 6 Screen position adjustment 6 Connecting the power cord 7 Safety precaution 7 Cleaning your monitor 7 Power saving 8 DDC 8 Connector Pin Assignment 9 Standard Timing Table 11 Installation 12 User controls 13 Troubleshooting 19
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... following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. In this case, the screen is displayed for hours. 3D Experience: • 3D visual effects require 3D compatible software, nVidia...
... following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. In this case, the screen is displayed for hours. 3D Experience: • 3D visual effects require 3D compatible software, nVidia...
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... product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for more comfortable computer use. Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your company's health and safety department. The following symptoms may appear in damage and will often require extensive work habits, stress...
... product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for more comfortable computer use. Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your company's health and safety department. The following symptoms may appear in damage and will often require extensive work habits, stress...
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... extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from the monitor and focusing on a couch or bed. If this is unavoidable, work habits to make your computer use more information and help in such a .... • Breathe fresh air as often as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. The following websites: Worldwide: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm EN-4
... extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from the monitor and focusing on a couch or bed. If this is unavoidable, work habits to make your computer use more information and help in such a .... • Breathe fresh air as often as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. The following websites: Worldwide: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm EN-4
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UNPACKING Please check the following items are present when you unpack the box, and save the packing materials in case you will need to ship or transport the monitor in future. · LCD Monitor · AC Power Cord · D-Sub Cable · DVI Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) · Audio Cable(Only for HDMI Audio output) (Optional) · User Manual · Quick Start Guide EN-5
UNPACKING Please check the following items are present when you unpack the box, and save the packing materials in case you will need to ship or transport the monitor in future. · LCD Monitor · AC Power Cord · D-Sub Cable · DVI Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) · Audio Cable(Only for HDMI Audio output) (Optional) · User Manual · Quick Start Guide EN-5
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...SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to hold the edges of the monitor as bottom of the monitor with the indicated first before removing the corresponding base and follow the arrow direction slots on a stable surface -- Carefully place ...hands to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down on the bottom of the monitor by arrow below . The monitor can adjust the tilt of the base. Attaching / Removing the Base Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging. Install: Remove: Align the release button on the Depress...
...SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to hold the edges of the monitor as bottom of the monitor with the indicated first before removing the corresponding base and follow the arrow direction slots on a stable surface -- Carefully place ...hands to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down on the bottom of the monitor by arrow below . The monitor can adjust the tilt of the base. Attaching / Removing the Base Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging. Install: Remove: Align the release button on the Depress...
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...type required for the country in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. EN-7 Place the monitor just below guidelines when cleaning the monitor. · Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. · Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides. CONNECTING THE POWER... first to make sure that the power cord you use is adequate ventilation. · Avoid placing the monitor against a bright background or where sun- SAFETY PRECAUTION · Avoid placing the monitor, or any other light sources may reflect on the power cord to avoid damage to the cable. ·...
...type required for the country in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. EN-7 Place the monitor just below guidelines when cleaning the monitor. · Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. · Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides. CONNECTING THE POWER... first to make sure that the power cord you use is adequate ventilation. · Avoid placing the monitor against a bright background or where sun- SAFETY PRECAUTION · Avoid placing the monitor, or any other light sources may reflect on the power cord to avoid damage to the cable. ·...
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DDC To make your system also supports DDC protocol. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. EN-8 The DDC (Display Data Channel) is able to ON state is around 3 seconds. State ON Power Saving Mode LED Light Blue ... display controller, as indicated by the control signal from Active OFF state back to Plug and Play with your system if your installation easier, the monitor is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. Power saving The...
DDC To make your system also supports DDC protocol. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. EN-8 The DDC (Display Data Channel) is able to ON state is around 3 seconds. State ON Power Saving Mode LED Light Blue ... display controller, as indicated by the control signal from Active OFF state back to Plug and Play with your system if your installation easier, the monitor is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. Power saving The...
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CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 5 1 10 6 15 11 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. DESCRIPTION +5V Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock EN-9 DESCRIPTION Red Green Blue Monitor Ground Self Test R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 5 1 10 6 15 11 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. DESCRIPTION +5V Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock EN-9 DESCRIPTION Red Green Blue Monitor Ground Self Test R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
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...Connect the Audio Cable to the computer. 1-2 Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Connect the VGA video cable to external speaker (for HDMI input source...important. 5. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to diagnose the problem. 1-1 1-2 1-3 3 32 1-3 1-2 1-1 EN-12 b. INSTALLATION To install the monitor to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect ...
...Connect the Audio Cable to the computer. 1-2 Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Connect the VGA video cable to external speaker (for HDMI input source...important. 5. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to diagnose the problem. 1-1 1-2 1-3 3 32 1-3 1-2 1-1 EN-12 b. INSTALLATION To install the monitor to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect ...
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...DVI or HDMI If either VGA or DVI input is turned ON. USER CONTROLS Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF. It may be connected to your monitor. (a) VGA input (b) DVI input (c) HDMI input As you cycle through the sources you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings...Using the Shortcut Menu Press the function button to set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus. The Auto Adjustment function is used to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. AUTO Auto Adjust: Press this botton to open the shortcut menu. Lights up to activate the Auto...
...DVI or HDMI If either VGA or DVI input is turned ON. USER CONTROLS Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF. It may be connected to your monitor. (a) VGA input (b) DVI input (c) HDMI input As you cycle through the sources you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings...Using the Shortcut Menu Press the function button to set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus. The Auto Adjustment function is used to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. AUTO Auto Adjust: Press this botton to open the shortcut menu. Lights up to activate the Auto...
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... the / keys to adjust the sliding scales. 4 The Picture menu can use the OSD to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. Then navigate to the picture element you wish to open the OSD. For advanced settings, please refer to adjust the picture quality, OSD Timeout and...
... the / keys to adjust the sliding scales. 4 The Picture menu can use the OSD to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. Then navigate to the picture element you wish to open the OSD. For advanced settings, please refer to adjust the picture quality, OSD Timeout and...
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EN-18 Product information 1920 x 1080 H: 67KHz V: 60Hz VGA Input S/N:ETL53091326350380B3742 1 Press the MENU key to bring up for current input. Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Information from the OSD.
EN-18 Product information 1920 x 1080 H: 67KHz V: 60Hz VGA Input S/N:ETL53091326350380B3742 1 Press the MENU key to bring up for current input. Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Information from the OSD.
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... signals. Unstable Picture · Check if the specification of the image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or powering OFF the monitor. Abnormal Picture shift, or too small or too large in case of missing full-screen size image, please select other resolution or ...LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of graphics adapter and monitor is ON. LED OFF · Check the power switch. Display is properly connected to...
... signals. Unstable Picture · Check if the specification of the image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or powering OFF the monitor. Abnormal Picture shift, or too small or too large in case of missing full-screen size image, please select other resolution or ...LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of graphics adapter and monitor is ON. LED OFF · Check the power switch. Display is properly connected to...
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LED OFF · Check the power switch. · Check if AC power cord is ON. EN-20 (DVI Mode) Problems No Picture Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. LED displays amber color · Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. · Check if the power of computer system is properly connected to their default settings.
LED OFF · Check the power switch. · Check if AC power cord is ON. EN-20 (DVI Mode) Problems No Picture Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. LED displays amber color · Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. · Check if the power of computer system is properly connected to their default settings.
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... SA Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928 Manno Switzerland Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer GD245HQ GD245HQ xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Is compliant w ith the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives, and that production units of ... the Restriction of the Use of the Council with regard to begin affixing CE mark ing 2009. E N55022, A S/NZS CISPR22 Class B. -. Easy Lai /Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. E N61000-3-2, Class D -.
... SA Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928 Manno Switzerland Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer GD245HQ GD245HQ xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Is compliant w ith the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives, and that production units of ... the Restriction of the Use of the Council with regard to begin affixing CE mark ing 2009. E N55022, A S/NZS CISPR22 Class B. -. Easy Lai /Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. E N61000-3-2, Class D -.
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... device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. San Jose, CA 95110 U. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.: 254-298-4000 Fax No.: 254-298-4147 A. The following two conditions: (1) this device may not..., a nd (2) this declaration: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor A cer GD245HQ GD245HQ xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies...
... device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. San Jose, CA 95110 U. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.: 254-298-4000 Fax No.: 254-298-4147 A. The following two conditions: (1) this device may not..., a nd (2) this declaration: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor A cer GD245HQ GD245HQ xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies...