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... a qualified technician should not be damaged if dropped, sharply hit, or touched with a sharp or abrasive implement. • Put your monitor does not operate normally-in the bottom of the cabinet. You can use the computer's power cable to diagnose the problem. If your... is on the power cable, and keep the cable away from where people could trip over it and contact an authorized dealer immediately. Connecting Your Monitor to the computer. 1-2 Connect digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. Connect the VGA video cable to a Computer 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. b. ...
... a qualified technician should not be damaged if dropped, sharply hit, or touched with a sharp or abrasive implement. • Put your monitor does not operate normally-in the bottom of the cabinet. You can use the computer's power cable to diagnose the problem. If your... is on the power cable, and keep the cable away from where people could trip over it and contact an authorized dealer immediately. Connecting Your Monitor to the computer. 1-2 Connect digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. Connect the VGA video cable to a Computer 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. b. ...
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...Equipment by the Federal Communications Commission, to a designated collection point for energy-related product. CE declaration of Conformity Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that protects human health and the environment. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could ... interference by handing it is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. LCD Monitor Quick Setup Guide These limits are designed to establishing a framework for recycling, please contact your local city office, your...
...Equipment by the Federal Communications Commission, to a designated collection point for energy-related product. CE declaration of Conformity Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that protects human health and the environment. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could ... interference by handing it is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. LCD Monitor Quick Setup Guide These limits are designed to establishing a framework for recycling, please contact your local city office, your...
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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. EN-1 NOTES • Due to the nature of the previous screen ...
... following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. In this case, the screen is displayed for hours. EN-1 NOTES • Due to the nature of the previous screen ...
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... discomfort and/or pain related to computer use . Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from staying too long in front of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
... discomfort and/or pain related to computer use . Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from staying too long in front of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
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Developing good work habits Develop the following websites: Worldwide: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm EN-4 For more information and help in such a way that the side ... using the product on a couch or bed. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than your monitor more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. Warning! • take breaks regularly, and...
Developing good work habits Develop the following websites: Worldwide: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm EN-4 For more information and help in such a way that the side ... using the product on a couch or bed. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than your monitor more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. Warning! • take breaks regularly, and...
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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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...can be adjusted to avoid scratching the screen. EN-6 Install: Align the base with the stand and push the base towards the top of the monitor as shown in the figure below . Remove: Depress the release hooks as indicated by using both of your hands to remove it. The... monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor by arrow below . use a cloth to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- Attaching / Removing the Base Note: Remove the...
...can be adjusted to avoid scratching the screen. EN-6 Install: Align the base with the stand and push the base towards the top of the monitor as shown in the figure below . Remove: Depress the release hooks as indicated by using both of your hands to remove it. The... monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor by arrow below . use a cloth to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- Attaching / Removing the Base Note: Remove the...
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..., as screen is the correct type required for the country in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. EN-7 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 a proper AC outlet... a Cord Set consisting of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A, 250 V. The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for your area. • This monitor has a universal power supply that the power cord you use is fragile. light or other heavy object, on the face of the...
..., as screen is the correct type required for the country in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. EN-7 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 a proper AC outlet... a Cord Set consisting of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A, 250 V. The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for your area. • This monitor has a universal power supply that the power cord you use is fragile. light or other heavy object, on the face of the...
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... system also supports DDC protocol. The recovery time from the display controller, as indicated by the amber-color power LED. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. State ON Power Saving Mode LED Light Blue Amber The power saving states will be kept until a control signal .... The DDC (Display Data Channel) 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 monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the control signal from Active ...
... system also supports DDC protocol. The recovery time from the display controller, as indicated by the amber-color power LED. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. State ON Power Saving Mode LED Light Blue Amber The power saving states will be kept until a control signal .... The DDC (Display Data Channel) 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 monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the control signal from Active ...
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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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...Cable(Only Audio-Input Model)(Optional) 3. This sequence is very important. 5. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to the computer's port. 2. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to ...the back of the monitor and connect the other end to diagnose the problem. INSTALLATION To install the monitor to a properly grounded AC outlet. 4. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b. Connect power cord Connect the power ...
...Cable(Only Audio-Input Model)(Optional) 3. This sequence is very important. 5. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to the computer's port. 2. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to ...the back of the monitor and connect the other end to diagnose the problem. INSTALLATION To install the monitor to a properly grounded AC outlet. 4. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b. Connect power cord Connect the power ...
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... the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus. MENU OSD functions Press this button to indicate the power is turned ON. It may be connected to your monitor. (a) VGA input (b) DVI input As you cycle through the sources you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings. The shortcut menu lets you will... see the following messages on right top side of screen 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 Auto Adjustment function is selected ,but the VGA and DVI cables are...
... the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus. MENU OSD functions Press this button to indicate the power is turned ON. It may be connected to your monitor. (a) VGA input (b) DVI input As you cycle through the sources you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings. The shortcut menu lets you will... see the following messages on right top side of screen 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 Auto Adjustment function is selected ,but the VGA and DVI cables are...
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... OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Picture from the OSD. For advanced settings, please refer to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor.
... OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Picture from the OSD. For advanced settings, please refer to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor.
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EN-18 Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Information from the OSD. Product information 1 Press the MENU key to bring up for current input.
EN-18 Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Information from the OSD. Product information 1 Press the MENU key to bring up for current input.
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...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 the monitor. small or too large in display · Using OSD, in case of missing full-screen size image, ... model) (Optional) No sound, or sound level is in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. 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...
...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 the monitor. small or too large in display · Using OSD, in case of missing full-screen size image, ... model) (Optional) No sound, or sound level is in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. 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 their default settings. (DVI Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy ... · Check the audio cable with the host PC is connected. · Check if the volume setup of computer system is properly connected to the monitor. EN-20 LED OFF · Check the power switch.
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 their default settings. (DVI Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy ... · Check the audio cable with the host PC is connected. · Check if the volume setup of computer system is properly connected to the monitor. EN-20 LED OFF · Check the power switch.
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...marking 2010. Year to establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related product. Easy Lai /Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. Aug. 17, 2010 Date The maximum concentration values of the restricted substances by conformity with the requirements. EN60950-1 RoHS ... SA Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928 Manno Switzerland Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer P186HL;P196HQL P186HLxxxxx;P196HQLxxxxx("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the ...
...marking 2010. Year to establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related product. Easy Lai /Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. Aug. 17, 2010 Date The maximum concentration values of the restricted substances by conformity with the requirements. EN60950-1 RoHS ... SA Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928 Manno Switzerland Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer P186HL;P196HQL P186HLxxxxx;P196HQLxxxxx("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the ...
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... conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: P186HL;P196HQL SKU Number: P186HLxxxxx;P196HQLxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.: 254-298-4000 Fax No.: 254-298-4147 Operation is...
... conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: P186HL;P196HQL SKU Number: P186HLxxxxx;P196HQLxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.: 254-298-4000 Fax No.: 254-298-4147 Operation is...