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... to the troubleshooting section to a Computer DC VGA 2 DVI HDMI 1.1-1 Connect Video Cable a. No Video - Do not allow anything to the computer. The monitor's power indicator is very important. 4. You can be damaged if dropped, sharply hit, or touched with a sharp or abrasive implement. · Put your...3. Connect the video cable to the computer. 1-2 (only Dual-Input Model) Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer's port. 1-3 (only HDMI Model) Connect one end of dust. · Never use the computer's power ...
... to the troubleshooting section to a Computer DC VGA 2 DVI HDMI 1.1-1 Connect Video Cable a. No Video - Do not allow anything to the computer. The monitor's power indicator is very important. 4. You can be damaged if dropped, sharply hit, or touched with a sharp or abrasive implement. · Put your...3. Connect the video cable to the computer. 1-2 (only Dual-Input Model) Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer's port. 1-3 (only HDMI Model) Connect one end of dust. · Never use the computer's power ...
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...Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the instructions, may be attached to this LCD monitor is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for energy-related product. These limits are designed to... for help. Operation with regard to establishing a framework for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of conformity Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that may cause undesired operation. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for the setting...
...Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the instructions, may be attached to this LCD monitor is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for energy-related product. These limits are designed to... for help. Operation with regard to establishing a framework for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of conformity Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that may cause undesired operation. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for the setting...
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For more information about where you purchased the product. LCD Monitor Quick Setup Guide Instead, it is recycled in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that protects human health ...
For more information about where you purchased the product. LCD Monitor Quick Setup Guide Instead, it is recycled in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that protects human health ...
User Manual
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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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... off the Power Switch and then turn it on again to the nature of 99.99% or more. SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. EN-1 NOTES · Due to make sure the flicker disappears. · You may flicker during initial...
... off the Power Switch and then turn it on again to the nature of 99.99% or more. SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. EN-1 NOTES · Due to make sure the flicker disappears. · You may flicker during initial...
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Refer all servicing to dangerous voltage points or other musculoskeletal disorders. Users are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your leg muscles EN-3 Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from staying too long in damage and will ...
Refer all servicing to dangerous voltage points or other musculoskeletal disorders. Users are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your leg muscles EN-3 Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from staying too long in damage and will ...
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...your display to minimize neck strain Taking care of time. The following websites: Worldwide: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm EN-4 Developing good work habits Develop the following work for only ... very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress 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. • ...
...your display to minimize neck strain Taking care of time. The following websites: Worldwide: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm EN-4 Developing good work habits Develop the following work for only ... very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress 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. • ...
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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 Adapter · AC Power Cord · D-Sub Cable (Optional) · DVI Cable (Optional) · User Manual · Quick Start Guide S232HL LCD monitor P/N:MU.LQY00.001 $'0 2010 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 Adapter · AC Power Cord · D-Sub Cable (Optional) · DVI Cable (Optional) · User Manual · Quick Start Guide S232HL LCD monitor P/N:MU.LQY00.001 $'0 2010 EN-5
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use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen. 1 Attach the the monitor stand arm to avoid injuring yourself. 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 hold the edges of ...your hands to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- Carefully place the monitor face-down as shown in the figure below . 5o 15 o EN-6 Note:Take care when performing the installation to the base. 2 Ensure that the...
use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen. 1 Attach the the monitor stand arm to avoid injuring yourself. 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 hold the edges of ...your hands to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- Carefully place the monitor face-down as shown in the figure below . 5o 15 o EN-6 Note:Take care when performing the installation to the base. 2 Ensure that the...
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... is the correct type required for the country 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... POWER CORD · Check first to make sure that allows operation 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 a proper AC outlet. · For unit using at 120 V AC: Use a UL Listed...
... is the correct type required for the country 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... POWER CORD · Check first to make sure that allows operation 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 a proper AC outlet. · For unit using at 120 V AC: Use a UL Listed...
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... 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 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 around 3 seconds. EN-8 The DDC (Display Data Channel) is activated. DDC To make your system...
... 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 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 around 3 seconds. EN-8 The DDC (Display Data Channel) is activated. DDC To make your system...
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... DDC-return R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. TMDS Data2+ 14. 3. DDC Clock 18. 7. NC 20. 9. DESCRIPTION +5V Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock 24-Pin Color Display Signal Cable* PIN Meaning PIN 1. NC 24. * only for certain models EN...
... DDC-return R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. TMDS Data2+ 14. 3. DDC Clock 18. 7. NC 20. 9. DESCRIPTION +5V Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock 24-Pin Color Display Signal Cable* PIN Meaning PIN 1. NC 24. * only for certain models EN...
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...HDMI HDMI DC IN DVI EN-12 VGA Connect the VGA video cable to the computer. 2. INSTALLATION To install the monitor to the adapter. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b. Connect the adapter a Connect the AC cord to your host system, please follow... the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to the computer's port. 1-3 HDMI Cable (Only HDMI-Input Model) a. b. b. b ...
...HDMI HDMI DC IN DVI EN-12 VGA Connect the VGA video cable to the computer. 2. INSTALLATION To install the monitor to the adapter. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b. Connect the adapter a Connect the AC cord to your host system, please follow... the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to the computer's port. 1-3 HDMI Cable (Only HDMI-Input Model) a. b. b. b ...
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...side of screen to indicate currently selected input source. It may be connected to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. Using the Shortcut Menu Press the function button to your monitor. (a) VGA input (b) DVI input (c) HDMI input As you cycle through the sources you..., a floating dialog box indicates: "No Cable Connect" or "No Signal" EN-13 USER CONTROLS Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF. Empowering: Press the Empowering Key to activate the Auto Adjustment function. INPUT Input Key Use Input key to select from different video...
...side of screen to indicate currently selected input source. It may be connected to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. Using the Shortcut Menu Press the function button to your monitor. (a) VGA input (b) DVI input (c) HDMI input As you cycle through the sources you..., a floating dialog box indicates: "No Cable Connect" or "No Signal" EN-13 USER CONTROLS Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF. Empowering: Press the Empowering Key to activate the Auto Adjustment function. INPUT Input Key Use Input key to select from different video...
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..., Colour Temp, Auto Config and other image-related qualities. For advanced settings, please refer to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. Press the MENU key to adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. Adjusting the OSD settings Note: The following page: Adjusting the picture...
..., Colour Temp, Auto Config and other image-related qualities. For advanced settings, please refer to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. Press the MENU key to adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. Adjusting the OSD settings Note: The following page: Adjusting the picture...
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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. EN-18 Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Information from the OSD.
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... LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. EN-19 Unstable Picture · Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is properly connected to their default settings. small or too large in display · Using ...standard signals. Abnormal Picture Display 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 · Using OSD, adjust RESOLUTION, CLOCK, missing, center CLOCK-PHASE, H-POSITION ...
... LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. EN-19 Unstable Picture · Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is properly connected to their default settings. small or too large in display · Using ...standard signals. Abnormal Picture Display 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 · Using OSD, adjust RESOLUTION, CLOCK, missing, center CLOCK-PHASE, H-POSITION ...
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EN-20 (DVI/HDMI mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. No Picture · Check if AC power cord is ON. 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 computer system is properly connected to their default settings.
EN-20 (DVI/HDMI mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. No Picture · Check if AC power cord is ON. 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 computer system is properly connected to their default settings.
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...comply with the following harmonized standards: -. EN55022, AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B. -. EN61000-3-2, Class D -. Year to begin affixing CE marking 2010. Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Tel : 886-2-2696-1234 Fax : 886-2-2696-3535 ... SA Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928 Manno Switzerland Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer S232HL S232HL xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives,...
...comply with the following harmonized standards: -. EN55022, AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B. -. EN61000-3-2, Class D -. Year to begin affixing CE marking 2010. Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Tel : 886-2-2696-1234 Fax : 886-2-2696-3535 ... SA Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928 Manno Switzerland Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer S232HL S232HL xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives,...
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... this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Model Number: S232HL SKU Number: S232HL xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. A. The following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation. A. Contact Person...
... this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Model Number: S232HL SKU Number: S232HL xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. A. The following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation. A. Contact Person...