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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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... LCD screen has effective pixels of the previous screen may flicker during initial use. Turn off the Power Switch for hours. SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD...
... LCD screen has effective pixels of the previous screen may flicker during initial use. Turn off the Power Switch for hours. SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD...
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... controls that are also at risk of physical injury after prolonged use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after long hours of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your company's health and safety department. nel when: • the power cord or plug is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques...
... controls that are also at risk of physical injury after prolonged use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after long hours of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your company's health and safety department. nel when: • the power cord or plug is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques...
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... the product on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your desk to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from the monitor and focusing on a couch or bed. For more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises... care of time. If this is unavoidable, work habits to reduce eyestrain. Warning! The following websites: Worldwide: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm EN-4
... the product on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your desk to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from the monitor and focusing on a couch or bed. For more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises... care of time. If this is unavoidable, work habits to reduce eyestrain. Warning! 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 • DP Cable (Opti onal) • AC Power Cord • D-Sub Cable (Optional) • DVI Cable (Optional) • HDMI Cabel (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 • DP Cable (Opti onal) • AC Power Cord • D-Sub Cable (Optional) • DVI Cable (Optional) • HDMI Cabel (Optional) • Audio Cable (Optional) • User Manual • Quick Start Guide EN-5
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...-down as indicated by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor as indicated first before removing the base and follow the arrow direction to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- use a cloth to ... stand and push the base towards the top of the monitor by arrow below . EN-6 Remove: Depress the release hooks as shown in the figure below . The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor. Attaching / Removing the Base Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging. SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to...
...-down as indicated by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor as indicated first before removing the base and follow the arrow direction to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- use a cloth to ... stand and push the base towards the top of the monitor by arrow below . EN-6 Remove: Depress the release hooks as shown in the figure below . The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor. Attaching / Removing the Base Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging. SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to...
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... Set, Type SVT wire and plug rated 10 A/125 V. • For unit using at 220/240 V AC (outside of U.S.): Use a Cord Set consisting of the monitor. CONNECTING THE POWER CORD • Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is adequate ventilation. • Avoid placing the... monitor against a bright background or where sun- Always put the monitor in a place where there is the correct type required for the country in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC...
... Set, Type SVT wire and plug rated 10 A/125 V. • For unit using at 220/240 V AC (outside of U.S.): Use a Cord Set consisting of the monitor. CONNECTING THE POWER CORD • Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is adequate ventilation. • Avoid placing the... monitor against a bright background or where sun- Always put the monitor in a place where there is the correct type required for the country in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC...
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... or the keyboard or mouse 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. Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the amber-color power LED. The recovery time... 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 activated. The DDC (Display Data Channel) is around 3 seconds. EN-8 The...
... or the keyboard or mouse 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. Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the amber-color power LED. The recovery time... 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 activated. The DDC (Display Data Channel) is around 3 seconds. EN-8 The...
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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 DDC-return R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 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 DDC-return R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
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.... b. Make sure both th e mon itor and computer are pow ered -OFF. Mak e sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. Connect the VGA video cable to the computer. 2. b. Connect the Audio ...-Input Model)(Optional) 3. Conne ct the DP or HDMI cable to the computer. 1-2 Connect Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. 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...
.... b. Make sure both th e mon itor and computer are pow ered -OFF. Mak e sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. Connect the VGA video cable to the computer. 2. b. Connect the Audio ...-Input Model)(Optional) 3. Conne ct the DP or HDMI cable to the computer. 1-2 Connect Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. 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...
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... or OFF. AUTO Auto Adjust: Press this botton to set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus. It may be connected to your monitor. (a) VG A inp ut (b) DV I or DP/HDMI If either VGA or DVI input is used to activate the OSD menu. Volume Up / Down Press to ... the VGA and DVI cables are not connected, a floating dialog box indicates: "No Cable Connect" or "No Signal" EN-13 Lights up to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. MENU OSD functions Press this button to ap pear. The shortcut menu lets you wi ll see...
... or OFF. AUTO Auto Adjust: Press this botton to set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus. It may be connected to your monitor. (a) VG A inp ut (b) DV I or DP/HDMI If either VGA or DVI input is used to activate the OSD menu. Volume Up / Down Press to ... the VGA and DVI cables are not connected, a floating dialog box indicates: "No Cable Connect" or "No Signal" EN-13 Lights up to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. MENU OSD functions Press this button to ap pear. The shortcut menu lets you wi ll see...
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... adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. For advanced settings, please refer to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. Pressthe MENU key to open the OSD. Actual product specifications may vary. EN-15 Adjusting the OSD settings Note: The following page: Adjusting the picture...
... adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. For advanced settings, please refer to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. Pressthe MENU key to open the OSD. Actual product specifications may vary. EN-15 Adjusting the OSD settings Note: The following page: Adjusting the picture...
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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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...or too large in display · Using OSD, in minimum position and try to raise the volume level. TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of computer system is properly connected to their default settings. Abnormal Picture Display is · Using... H-POSITION and V- shift, or too POSITION with the host PC is connected. · Check if the volume setup of graphics adapter and monitor is in case of missing full-screen size image, please select other resolution or other vertical refresh timing. · Wait for servicing, please ...
...or too large in display · Using OSD, in minimum position and try to raise the volume level. TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of computer system is properly connected to their default settings. Abnormal Picture Display is · Using... H-POSITION and V- shift, or too POSITION with the host PC is connected. · Check if the volume setup of graphics adapter and monitor is in case of missing full-screen size image, please select other resolution or other vertical refresh timing. · Wait for servicing, please ...
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... to maximum or reset to their default settings. 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...
... to maximum or reset to their default settings. 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...
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...conformity with regard to establishing a framework for energy-related product. Easy Lai /Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. Declaration of ecodesign requirements for the setting of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, ... will continue comply with the following harmonized standards: -. it Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer P216HL;P226HQL P216HLxxxxxx;P226HQLxxxxxx("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the...
...conformity with regard to establishing a framework for energy-related product. Easy Lai /Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. Declaration of ecodesign requirements for the setting of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, ... will continue comply with the following harmonized standards: -. it Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer P216HL;P226HQL P216HLxxxxxx;P226HQLxxxxxx("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the...
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... accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: P216HL;P226HQL SKU Number: P216HLxxxxxx;P226HQLxxxxxx ("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 with Part...
... accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: P216HL;P226HQL SKU Number: P216HLxxxxxx;P226HQLxxxxxx ("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 with Part...