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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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Turn off the Power Switch for hours. SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. For more . In this case, the screen is displayed for hours. 3D Experience: • 3D visual effects require 3D compatible software, nVidia® 3D Vision™ glasses and a compatible 3D graphics card. NOTES · Due to make sure the flicker disappears. ·...
Turn off the Power Switch for hours. SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. For more . In this case, the screen is displayed for hours. 3D Experience: • 3D visual effects require 3D compatible software, nVidia® 3D Vision™ glasses and a compatible 3D graphics card. NOTES · Due to make sure the flicker disappears. ·...
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... these instructions, suggested by placing the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use this product near water. • Do not place this product on the product. This product should never be blocked or covered. Keep this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you plug the power cord...
... these instructions, suggested by placing the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use this product near water. • Do not place this product on the product. This product should never be blocked or covered. Keep this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you plug the power cord...
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... monitor, using a footrest, or raising your comfort zone by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from staying too long in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward • stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on the recorded image...
... monitor, using a footrest, or raising your comfort zone by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from staying too long in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward • stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on the recorded image...
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If this is unavoidable, work habits to reduce eyestrain. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than your documents, place the display at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your...
If this is unavoidable, work habits to reduce eyestrain. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than your documents, place the display at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your...
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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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... figure below . SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to hold the edges of the base. Install: Remove: Align the release button on the Depress the release button as bottom of the monitor with the indicated first before removing the corresponding base and follow the arrow direction slots on the bottom of the monitor as indicated by using both of...
... figure below . SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to hold the edges of the base. Install: Remove: Align the release button on the Depress the release button as bottom of the monitor with the indicated first before removing the corresponding base and follow the arrow direction slots on the bottom of the monitor as indicated by using both of...
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... of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A, 250 V. No user-adjustment is the correct type required for the country in a place where there is fragile. 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. EN-7 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD · Check first to make sure that...
... of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A, 250 V. No user-adjustment is the correct type required for the country in a place where there is fragile. 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. EN-7 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD · Check first to make sure that...
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State ON Power Saving Mode LED Light Blue Orange The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated. DDC To make your system also supports DDC protocol. Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the control signal from Active OFF state back to Plug and Play with your system if your installation easier, the monitor is able to...
State ON Power Saving Mode LED Light Blue Orange The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated. DDC To make your system also supports DDC protocol. Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the control signal from Active OFF state back to Plug and Play with your system if your installation easier, the monitor is able to...
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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. 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.
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.... 19. * only for certain models EN-10 Signal TMDS Date 3+ +5V Power Self Test Hot Plug Detect TMDS Data 0TMDS Data 0+ TMDS Data GND TMDS Date 5TMDS Date 5+ TMDS Clock GND TMDS Clock+ TMDS Clock- on device) SCL SDA DDC/CEC Ground +5V Power Hot Plug Detect TMDS Date 3- 24. 19-Pin color display signal cable* PIN Meaning PIN 1. TMDS...
.... 19. * only for certain models EN-10 Signal TMDS Date 3+ +5V Power Self Test Hot Plug Detect TMDS Data 0TMDS Data 0+ TMDS Data GND TMDS Date 5TMDS Date 5+ TMDS Clock GND TMDS Clock+ TMDS Clock- on device) SCL SDA DDC/CEC Ground +5V Power Hot Plug Detect TMDS Date 3- 24. 19-Pin color display signal cable* PIN Meaning PIN 1. TMDS...
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... Table Mode Resolution 1 VGA 640x480 60 Hz 2 VGA 640x480 72 Hz 3 VGA 640x480 75 Hz 4 MAC 640x480 66.66 Hz 5 VESA 720x400 70 Hz 6 SVGA 800x600 56 Hz 7 SVGA 800x600 60 Hz 8 SVGA 800x600 72 Hz 9 SVGA 800x600 75 Hz 10 MAC 832x624 ...XGA 1024x768 60 Hz 12 XGA 1024x768 70 Hz 13 XGA 1024x768 75 Hz 14 MAC 1152x870 75 Hz 15 VESA 1152x864 75 Hz 16 SXGA 1280x1024 60 Hz 17 SXGA 1280x1024 75 Hz 18 WXGA ...Hz *24 UXGA 1920x1080 110 Hz *25 UXGA 1920x1080 120 Hz * Modes that require a DVI-D dual link cable and compatible graphics card. EN-11
... Table Mode Resolution 1 VGA 640x480 60 Hz 2 VGA 640x480 72 Hz 3 VGA 640x480 75 Hz 4 MAC 640x480 66.66 Hz 5 VESA 720x400 70 Hz 6 SVGA 800x600 56 Hz 7 SVGA 800x600 60 Hz 8 SVGA 800x600 72 Hz 9 SVGA 800x600 75 Hz 10 MAC 832x624 ...XGA 1024x768 60 Hz 12 XGA 1024x768 70 Hz 13 XGA 1024x768 75 Hz 14 MAC 1152x870 75 Hz 15 VESA 1152x864 75 Hz 16 SXGA 1280x1024 60 Hz 17 SXGA 1280x1024 75 Hz 18 WXGA ...Hz *24 UXGA 1920x1080 110 Hz *25 UXGA 1920x1080 120 Hz * Modes that require a DVI-D dual link cable and compatible graphics card. EN-11
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...Connect power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to the computer's port. 1-3 HDMI Cable (Only HDMI-Input Model) a. Connect the VGA video cable to diagnose the problem. 1-1 1-2 1-3 3 32 1-3 1-2 1-1 EN-12 Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to the computer. 1-2 Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. Connect the Audio Cable to the computer. 2. b. Connect the HDMI cable to external speaker (for HDMI input source) 3. INSTALLATION To install the monitor...
...Connect power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to the computer's port. 1-3 HDMI Cable (Only HDMI-Input Model) a. Connect the VGA video cable to diagnose the problem. 1-1 1-2 1-3 3 32 1-3 1-2 1-1 EN-12 Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to the computer. 1-2 Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. Connect the Audio Cable to the computer. 2. b. Connect the HDMI cable to external speaker (for HDMI input source) 3. INSTALLATION To install the monitor...
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... Auto Adjustment function is selected ,but the VGA and DVI cables are not connected, a floating dialog box indicates: "No Cable Connect" or "No Signal" EN-13 VGA or DVI or HDMI If either VGA or DVI input is used 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. Lights up to open the shortcut menu. Empowering: Press the Empowering Key to indicate the power is turned ON...
... Auto Adjustment function is selected ,but the VGA and DVI cables are not connected, a floating dialog box indicates: "No Cable Connect" or "No Signal" EN-13 VGA or DVI or HDMI If either VGA or DVI input is used 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. Lights up to open the shortcut menu. Empowering: Press the Empowering Key to indicate the power is turned ON...
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... Main Menu icon Sub Menu icon Sub Menu item Description N/A User mode User defined. The most comfortable way to confirm the mode and run Auto Adjust. Pictures and photographs appear in unsuitably-lit environments. R eflects n a tive d isp lay mode capability N/A Grahpic mode Enhances colors and emphasize fine detail. EN-14 Settings can be fine-tuned to suit any situation Optimal balance of brightness and contrast N/A Text mode prevent...
... Main Menu icon Sub Menu icon Sub Menu item Description N/A User mode User defined. The most comfortable way to confirm the mode and run Auto Adjust. Pictures and photographs appear in unsuitably-lit environments. R eflects n a tive d isp lay mode capability N/A Grahpic mode Enhances colors and emphasize fine detail. EN-14 Settings can be fine-tuned to suit any situation Optimal balance of brightness and contrast N/A Text mode prevent...
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... adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. Press the MENU key to adjust the current Brightness, Contrast, Colour Temp, Auto Config and other image-related qualities. Use the to Enter to the item page. 3 Use the / keys to adjust the sliding scales. 4 The Picture menu can use the OSD to adjust the picture quality, OSD Timeout and general settings. You can be used to open the OSD. EN-15 Actual product specifications may vary. Adjusting the OSD settings...
... adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. Press the MENU key to adjust the current Brightness, Contrast, Colour Temp, Auto Config and other image-related qualities. Use the to Enter to the item page. 3 Use the / keys to adjust the sliding scales. 4 The Picture menu can use the OSD to adjust the picture quality, OSD Timeout and general settings. You can be used to open the OSD. EN-15 Actual product specifications may vary. Adjusting the OSD settings...
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EN-17 Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust the screen Menu Language and other important settings. Use the to Enter to the item page. 3 The Setting menu can be used to adjust. Adjusting the setting 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Setting from the OSD.
EN-17 Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust the screen Menu Language and other important settings. Use the to Enter to the item page. 3 The Setting menu can be used to adjust. Adjusting the setting 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Setting from the OSD.
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... input signal frequency mismatch. 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 · Using OSD, adjust RESOLUTION, CLOCK, missing, center CLOCK-PHASE, H-POSITION and V- EN-19 LED OFF · Check the power switch. Unstable Picture · Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is properly connected to their default settings. TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of the image...
... input signal frequency mismatch. 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 · Using OSD, adjust RESOLUTION, CLOCK, missing, center CLOCK-PHASE, H-POSITION and V- EN-19 LED OFF · Check the power switch. Unstable Picture · Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is properly connected to their default settings. TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of the image...
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EN-20 LED OFF · Check the power switch. · Check if AC power cord is ON. 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. (DVI Mode) Problems No Picture Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor.
EN-20 LED OFF · Check the power switch. · Check if AC power cord is ON. 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. (DVI Mode) Problems No Picture Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor.
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...: 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. S. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.:... 254-298-4000 Fax No.: 254-298-4147 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part...
...: 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. S. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.:... 254-298-4000 Fax No.: 254-298-4147 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part...