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...61592; Doing so may create the danger of electric shock. To avoid electric shock, never touch the inside of the monitor with this test. If the monitor accidentally gets wet, unplug it . Never insert anything to operate with low humidity and a minimum of the cabinet. This... sequence is properly connected to unplug the monitor first. Make sure the monitor power cable is fully inserted in CD-ROM packaged with a damp cloth when necessary, but there is no pins are powered-OFF...
...61592; Doing so may create the danger of electric shock. To avoid electric shock, never touch the inside of the monitor with this test. If the monitor accidentally gets wet, unplug it . Never insert anything to operate with low humidity and a minimum of the cabinet. This... sequence is properly connected to unplug the monitor first. Make sure the monitor power cable is fully inserted in CD-ROM packaged with a damp cloth when necessary, but there is no pins are powered-OFF...
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... cables All connections to radio and TV reception. Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. LCD Monitor Quick Setup Guide However, there is likely to result in interference to other computing devices must accept any interference received, including ... ensure that protects human health and the environment. For more of waste electrical and electronic equipment. CE declaration of Conformity Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that interference will help . If this product. Operation with EMC regulations. Operation is granted by one or more ...
... cables All connections to radio and TV reception. Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. LCD Monitor Quick Setup Guide However, there is likely to result in interference to other computing devices must accept any interference received, including ... ensure that protects human health and the environment. For more of waste electrical and electronic equipment. CE declaration of Conformity Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that interference will help . If this product. Operation with EMC regulations. Operation is granted by one or more ...
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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 10 INSTALLATION 11 USER CONTROLS 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 18
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 10 INSTALLATION 11 USER CONTROLS 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 18
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In this case, the screen is displayed for hours. Turn off the Power Switch for hours. EN-1 SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. It may include blemishes of 0.01% or less such as a missing pixel or a pixel lit all of the...
In this case, the screen is displayed for hours. Turn off the Power Switch for hours. EN-1 SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. It may include blemishes of 0.01% or less such as a missing pixel or a pixel lit all of the...
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... adjustment of other risks. The following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are also at the center of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Unplug this product yourself, as black or red dots... your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfort able reach • if you view your monitor more comfortable computer use , consult a physician immediately and inform your company's health and safety department. Long work periods, bad posture,...
... adjustment of other risks. The following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are also at the center of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Unplug this product yourself, as black or red dots... your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfort able reach • if you view your monitor more comfortable computer use , consult a physician immediately and inform your company's health and safety department. Long work periods, bad posture,...
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...short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. The following sections provide suggestions on how to make your eyes from the monitor and focusing on a couch or bed. Developing good work habits Develop the following work for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • ... typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your display 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
...short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. The following sections provide suggestions on how to make your eyes from the monitor and focusing on a couch or bed. Developing good work habits Develop the following work for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • ... typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your display 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
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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 (Optional) DVI Cable (Optional) Audio Cable (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 (Optional) DVI Cable (Optional) Audio Cable (Optional) User Manual Quick Start Guide EN-5
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... from its packaging. follow the arrow direction to avoid scratching the screen. Carefully place the monitor face-down as indicated push the base towards the top of the monitor as shown in the figure below . SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In order to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted... to hold the edges of the first before removing the base and monitor. Install: Remove: Align the base with the stand and Depress the release hooks as indicated by using both of your hands to 15 ...
... from its packaging. follow the arrow direction to avoid scratching the screen. Carefully place the monitor face-down as indicated push the base towards the top of the monitor as shown in the figure below . SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In order to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted... to hold the edges of the first before removing the base and monitor. Install: Remove: Align the base with the stand and Depress the release hooks as indicated by using both of your hands to 15 ...
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... the correct type required for the country in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. EN-7 SAFETY PRECAUTION Avoid placing the monitor, or any other light sources may reflect on the power cord to avoid damage to the cable. Do not expose the... rain, excessive moisture, or dust. Do not cover the ventilation slots or openings of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A, 250 V. Always put the monitor in a place where there is required. Plug one end of the power cord to the AC Inlet, plug another end to wipe the screen...
... the correct type required for the country in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. EN-7 SAFETY PRECAUTION Avoid placing the monitor, or any other light sources may reflect on the power cord to avoid damage to the cable. Do not expose the... rain, excessive moisture, or dust. Do not cover the ventilation slots or openings of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A, 250 V. Always put the monitor in a place where there is required. Plug one end of the power cord to the AC Inlet, plug another end to wipe the screen...
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..., 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 able to ON state is around 3 seconds. EN-8 DDC To make your system also supports DDC protocol. State ON Power Saving... power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. The DDC (Display Data Channel) is activated. ...
..., 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 able to ON state is around 3 seconds. EN-8 DDC To make your system also supports DDC protocol. State ON Power Saving... power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. The DDC (Display Data Channel) is activated. ...
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CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. DESCRIPTION Red Green Blue Monitor Ground DDC-return R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. DESCRIPTION +5V Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock EN-9
CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. DESCRIPTION Red Green Blue Monitor Ground DDC-return R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. DESCRIPTION +5V Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock EN-9
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...is very important. 4. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to the computer. 2. 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. INSTALLATION... To install the monitor to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3. EN-11 Connect Video ...
...is very important. 4. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to the computer. 2. 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. INSTALLATION... To install the monitor to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3. EN-11 Connect Video ...
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...Auto Adjust: Press this botton to indicate currently selected input source. USER CONTROLS Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF. Lights up to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. Using the Shortcut Menu Press the function button to indicate the power is... open the shortcut menu. VGA or DVI or HDMI If either VGA or DVI input is used to appear. 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. The shortcut menu...
...Auto Adjust: Press this botton to indicate currently selected input source. USER CONTROLS Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF. Lights up to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. Using the Shortcut Menu Press the function button to indicate the power is... open the shortcut menu. VGA or DVI or HDMI If either VGA or DVI input is used to appear. 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. The shortcut menu...
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... reference only. EN-14 Actual product specifications may vary. For advanced settings, please refer to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. The OSD can use the OSD to adjust the current Brightness, Contrast, Colour Temp, Auto Config and other image-related qualities. Adjusting the OSD settings...
... reference only. EN-14 Actual product specifications may vary. For advanced settings, please refer to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. The OSD can use the OSD to adjust the current Brightness, Contrast, Colour Temp, Auto Config and other image-related qualities. Adjusting the OSD settings...
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Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Information from the OSD. EN-17 Product information 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-17 Product information 1 Press the MENU key to bring up for current input.
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... is in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. Unstable Picture Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is properly connected to their default settings. No sound, or sound level Check the audio cable with non-standard signals. ...(Only AudioInput model) (Optional) Current Status Remedy LED ON Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. LED OFF Check the power switch. Check if AC power cord is in minimum position and try to raise the ...
... is in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. Unstable Picture Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is properly connected to their default settings. No sound, or sound level Check the audio cable with non-standard signals. ...(Only AudioInput model) (Optional) Current Status Remedy LED ON Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. LED OFF Check the power switch. Check if AC power cord is in minimum position and try to raise the ...
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...of certain Hazardous Substances in force to begin affixing CE marking 2011. Easy Lai /Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. Year to assure that : Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer P166HQL P166HQL 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant ... Ethers (PBDE's) Hexavalent Chromium 0.1% Cadmium 0.1% 0.1% 0.01% Directive 2009/125/EC with regard to establishing a framework for energy-related product. Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Tel : 886-2-2696-1234 Fax : 886-2-2696-...
...of certain Hazardous Substances in force to begin affixing CE marking 2011. Easy Lai /Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. Year to assure that : Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer P166HQL P166HQL 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant ... Ethers (PBDE's) Hexavalent Chromium 0.1% Cadmium 0.1% 0.1% 0.01% Directive 2009/125/EC with regard to establishing a framework for energy-related product. Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Tel : 886-2-2696-1234 Fax : 886-2-2696-...
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... San Carlos St. The following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation. S. San Jose, CA 95110 U. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.: 254-298-4000 Fax No.: 254-298-4147 EN-20 A. S. Operation is subject to the following local Manufacturer /...device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Model Number: P166HQL SKU Number: ("*" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) P166HQL******** Name of Responsible Party: Address of the FCC Rules. A.
... San Carlos St. The following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation. S. San Jose, CA 95110 U. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.: 254-298-4000 Fax No.: 254-298-4147 EN-20 A. S. Operation is subject to the following local Manufacturer /...device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Model Number: P166HQL SKU Number: ("*" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) P166HQL******** Name of Responsible Party: Address of the FCC Rules. A.