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.... You can use it and contact an authorized dealer immediately. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other enclosed space, be damaged if dropped, sharply hit, or touched with a sharp or abrasive implement. • Put your..., but there are bent. Ensure that the video connector is very important. 5. English Safety Instructions Observe the following safety guidelines when connection and using the monitor on the power cable, and keep the cable away from where people could trip over it. • Never insert anything to rest on a bed,...
.... You can use it and contact an authorized dealer immediately. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other enclosed space, be damaged if dropped, sharply hit, or touched with a sharp or abrasive implement. • Put your..., but there are bent. Ensure that the video connector is very important. 5. English Safety Instructions Observe the following safety guidelines when connection and using the monitor on the power cable, and keep the cable away from where people could trip over it. • Never insert anything to rest on a bed,...
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...to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. These limits are designed to Part 15 of Conformity Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that protects human health and the environment. CE declaration of the FCC rules. Remarque à l'intention des...this equipment. Operation is recycled in a manner that this product must accept any interference received, including interference that this LCD monitor is in a particular installation. Instead, it is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving ...
...to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. These limits are designed to Part 15 of Conformity Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that protects human health and the environment. CE declaration of the FCC rules. Remarque à l'intention des...this equipment. Operation is recycled in a manner that this product must accept any interference received, including interference that this LCD monitor is in a particular installation. Instead, it is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving ...
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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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... desktop pattern you use . In this case, the screen is displayed for hours. EN-1 Turn off the Power Switch for hours. SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD...
... desktop pattern you use . In this case, the screen is displayed for hours. EN-1 Turn off the Power Switch for hours. SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD...
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... damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service • the product does not operate normally after long hours of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your leg muscles EN-3 Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of working conditions, personal...
... damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service • the product does not operate normally after long hours of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your leg muscles EN-3 Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of working conditions, personal...
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...wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your monitor more information and help in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking... • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing 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
...wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your monitor more information and help in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking... • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing 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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...to avoid scratching the screen. Remove: Depress the release hooks as shown in the figure below . EN-6 Attaching / Removing the Base Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging. Install: Align the base with the stand and push the base towards the top of the... first before removing the base and follow the arrow direction to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor by arrow below . SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to remove it. use...
...to avoid scratching the screen. Remove: Depress the release hooks as shown in the figure below . EN-6 Attaching / Removing the Base Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging. Install: Align the base with the stand and push the base towards the top of the... first before removing the base and follow the arrow direction to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor by arrow below . SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to remove it. use...
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... screen, as screen is the correct type required for the country in which the equipment will be installed. 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...Check first to make sure that allows operation in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. 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...
... screen, as screen is the correct type required for the country in which the equipment will be installed. 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...Check first to make sure that allows operation in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. 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...
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... control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated. The DDC (Display Data Channel) is around 3 seconds. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. The recovery time from the 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 able to ON state is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. EN...
... control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated. The DDC (Display Data Channel) is around 3 seconds. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. The recovery time from the 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 able to ON state is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. EN...
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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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... computer are powered-OFF. Connect the Audio Cable(Only Audio-Input Model)(Optional) 3. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. b. b. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to your host system, please ...follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. This sequence is very important. 5. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. INSTALLATION To install the monitor to diagnose the problem. Connect power cord Connect the power cord to the...
... computer are powered-OFF. Connect the Audio Cable(Only Audio-Input Model)(Optional) 3. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. b. b. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to your host system, please ...follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. This sequence is very important. 5. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. INSTALLATION To install the monitor to diagnose the problem. Connect power cord Connect the power cord to the...
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... this botton to activate the OSD menu. It may be connected to activate the Auto Adjustment function. MENU OSD functions Press this button to your monitor. (a) VGA input (b) DVI input As you cycle through the sources you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings. V olume Up / Down Press to ... box indicates: "No Cable Connect" or "No Signal" EN-13 Lights up to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. USER CONTROLS Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF. The shortcut menu lets you will see the following messages on right top side...
... this botton to activate the OSD menu. It may be connected to activate the Auto Adjustment function. MENU OSD functions Press this button to your monitor. (a) VGA input (b) DVI input As you cycle through the sources you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings. V olume Up / Down Press to ... box indicates: "No Cable Connect" or "No Signal" EN-13 Lights up to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. USER CONTROLS Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF. The shortcut menu lets you will see the following messages on right top side...
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... only. Then navigate to the picture element you wish to adjust. 3 Use the / keys to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. You can be used to adjust the current Brightness, Contrast, Colour Temp, Auto Config and other image-related qualities. For advanced settings, please refer to...
... only. Then navigate to the picture element you wish to adjust. 3 Use the / keys to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. You can be used to adjust the current Brightness, Contrast, Colour Temp, Auto Config and other image-related qualities. For advanced settings, please refer to...
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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-18
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-18
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... H-POSITION and V- LED displays amber color · Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. · Check if the power of graphics adapter and monitor is ON. Unstable Picture · Check if the specification of computer system is in compliance which may be causing the ...LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to raise the volume level. TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of the image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or powering OFF the...
... H-POSITION and V- LED displays amber color · Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. · Check if the power of graphics adapter and monitor is ON. Unstable Picture · Check if the specification of computer system is in compliance which may be causing the ...LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to raise the volume level. TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of the image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or powering OFF the...
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LED displays amber color · Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. · Check if the power of the host PC is in minimum position and try to the monitor. LED OFF · Check the power switch. No Picture · 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 the host PC is in minimum position and try to the monitor. LED OFF · Check the power switch. No Picture · Check if AC power cord is ON...
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... that production units of the same product will continue comply with the following harmonized standards: -. Easy Lai /Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as attested by conformity with regard to establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign ... SA Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928 Manno Switzerland Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer P186Hxxxxxx;P196HQxxxxxx("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) P186Hxxxxxx;P196HQxxxxxx("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant ...
... that production units of the same product will continue comply with the following harmonized standards: -. Easy Lai /Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as attested by conformity with regard to establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign ... SA Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928 Manno Switzerland Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer P186Hxxxxxx;P196HQxxxxxx("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) P186Hxxxxxx;P196HQxxxxxx("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant ...
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... device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: P186Hxxxxxx;P196HQxxxxxx("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) SKU Number: P186Hxxxxxx;P196HQxxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. A. S. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.: 254-298-4000 Fax No.: 254-298-4147 Federal...
... device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: P186Hxxxxxx;P196HQxxxxxx("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) SKU Number: P186Hxxxxxx;P196HQxxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. A. S. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.: 254-298-4000 Fax No.: 254-298-4147 Federal...