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...enter a selection in permanent damage. 6 Immediately unplug your display. Press again to toggle between the OSD options. Power button Turns the monitor on . Blue indicates power on /off your computer and unplug your computer's power cord. 2 Connect the signal cable to service ... 1 4 2-1 2-2 1 2-2 2-14 Auto Auto If the OSD is active, press Auto to view the OSD. English 1 Acer LCD Monitor Quick Start Guide (QSG) Important safety instructions Please read the following circumstances occur: • Monitor-to-PC signal cable is frayed or damaged. • Liquid spills onto the LCD...
...enter a selection in permanent damage. 6 Immediately unplug your display. Press again to toggle between the OSD options. Power button Turns the monitor on . Blue indicates power on /off your computer and unplug your computer's power cord. 2 Connect the signal cable to service ... 1 4 2-1 2-2 1 2-2 2-14 Auto Auto If the OSD is active, press Auto to view the OSD. English 1 Acer LCD Monitor Quick Start Guide (QSG) Important safety instructions Please read the following circumstances occur: • Monitor-to-PC signal cable is frayed or damaged. • Liquid spills onto the LCD...
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...recycling, please contact your local city office, your waste equipment by handing it over it is recycled in a manner that this LCD monitor is in accordance with your waste equipment at the time of disposal will not occur in the European Union This symbol on the ... AT WWW.EIAE.ORG. However, there is connected. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of conformity Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that to this product. FOR LAMP SPECIFIC DISPOSAL INFORMATION CHECK WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG. b. If this device does cause harmful interference to...
...recycling, please contact your local city office, your waste equipment by handing it over it is recycled in a manner that this LCD monitor is in accordance with your waste equipment at the time of disposal will not occur in the European Union This symbol on the ... AT WWW.EIAE.ORG. However, there is connected. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of conformity Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that to this product. FOR LAMP SPECIFIC DISPOSAL INFORMATION CHECK WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG. b. If this device does cause harmful interference to...
User Manual
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... of purchase information in new editions of this publication without the prior written permission of such revisions or changes. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of merchantability or fitness for identification purposes only and belong... or trademarks are registered trademarks of this publication may be incorporated in the space provided below. All correspondence concerning your computer. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Original Issue: 11/2007 Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in this manual...
... of purchase information in new editions of this publication without the prior written permission of such revisions or changes. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of merchantability or fitness for identification purposes only and belong... or trademarks are registered trademarks of this publication may be incorporated in the space provided below. All correspondence concerning your computer. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Original Issue: 11/2007 Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in this manual...
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... off the power switch and then turn it on again to the AC power outlet. • Make sure both the LCD monitor and the computer are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • Due to the nature of the LCD screen, an afterimage of the previous screen...the fluorescent light, the screen may include blemishes of power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the LCD monitor: • Make sure the monitor is attached to its base before connecting the power cord to make sure the flicker disappears. • You may find slightly uneven ...
... off the power switch and then turn it on again to the AC power outlet. • Make sure both the LCD monitor and the computer are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • Due to the nature of the LCD screen, an afterimage of the previous screen...the fluorescent light, the screen may include blemishes of power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the LCD monitor: • Make sure the monitor is attached to its base before connecting the power cord to make sure the flicker disappears. • You may find slightly uneven ...
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....org. This has no effect on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. In the average home, 75...
....org. This has no effect on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. In the average home, 75...
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... . Note: The statement above is applicable only to http://www.energystar.gov and http://www.energystar.gov/ powermanagement. viii refers to Acer LCD monitor with an ENERGY STAR logo. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for power management: • Activate display's ...8226; Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity. • Wake the computer from staying too long in front of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to remove the strain on your company's health and safety department. This product has been...
... . Note: The statement above is applicable only to http://www.energystar.gov and http://www.energystar.gov/ powermanagement. viii refers to Acer LCD monitor with an ENERGY STAR logo. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for power management: • Activate display's ...8226; Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity. • Wake the computer from staying too long in front of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to remove the strain on your company's health and safety department. This product has been...
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... a display visor, such as open windows, for extended periods of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your eyes from the monitor and focusing on how to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from drying out. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your...
... a display visor, such as open windows, for extended periods of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your eyes from the monitor and focusing on how to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from drying out. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your...
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...conformity with the following EC directives, and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. x We, Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691...-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that production units of certain Hazardous Substances in force to assure that : Product: LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: B243W SKU Number: B243Wxxxx The first x shows the front frame's ID and color....
...conformity with the following EC directives, and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. x We, Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691...-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that production units of certain Hazardous Substances in force to assure that : Product: LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: B243W SKU Number: B243Wxxxx The first x shows the front frame's ID and color....
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...San Jose, CA 95110 USA Contact person: Acer Representative Tel: 1-254-298-4000 Fax: 1-254-298-4147 Operation is subject to the following local manufacturer/importer is responsible for this declaration: Product name: 24" LCD Monitor Model number: B243W SKU number: B243Wxxxx The first x shows... the front frame's ID and color. Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. xi Federal Communications Commission ...
...San Jose, CA 95110 USA Contact person: Acer Representative Tel: 1-254-298-4000 Fax: 1-254-298-4147 Operation is subject to the following local manufacturer/importer is responsible for this declaration: Product name: 24" LCD Monitor Model number: B243W SKU number: B243Wxxxx The first x shows... the front frame's ID and color. Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. xi Federal Communications Commission ...
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... for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Cleaning your monitor Connecting/disconnecting the device Accessibility Safe listening Warnings Using electrical power Product servicing Additional safety information IT equipment recycling information Disposal instructions LCD ... position adjustment Connecting the power cord Power saving Display Data Channel (DDC) Connector pin assignment Standard timing table Installation User controls How to adjust a setting Acer eColor Management User Troubleshooting VGA mode DVI mode 1 iii iii iii iii iii iv iv iv iv v vi vi vii vii viii xi 1 2 3 5 5 5 6 8 9...
... for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Cleaning your monitor Connecting/disconnecting the device Accessibility Safe listening Warnings Using electrical power Product servicing Additional safety information IT equipment recycling information Disposal instructions LCD ... position adjustment Connecting the power cord Power saving Display Data Channel (DDC) Connector pin assignment Standard timing table Installation User controls How to adjust a setting Acer eColor Management User Troubleshooting VGA mode DVI mode 1 iii iii iii iii iii iv iv iv iv v vi vi vii vii viii xi 1 2 3 5 5 5 6 8 9...
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English 1 Unpacking Please check that the following items are present when you unpack the box, and save the packing materials in case you need to ship or transport the monitor in the future. LCD monitor User's guide Quick start guide D-sub cable DVI cable (only dualinput models) AC power cord Audio Cable (Option) USB Cable (Option)
English 1 Unpacking Please check that the following items are present when you unpack the box, and save the packing materials in case you need to ship or transport the monitor in the future. LCD monitor User's guide Quick start guide D-sub cable DVI cable (only dualinput models) AC power cord Audio Cable (Option) USB Cable (Option)
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Tighten the screw clockwise. Remove: Reverse the steps to remove the base. English 2 ATTACHING/REMOVING THE BASE Install: Align the base with the stand and push the base towards the top of the monitor, and then rotate the base clockwise.
Tighten the screw clockwise. Remove: Reverse the steps to remove the base. English 2 ATTACHING/REMOVING THE BASE Install: Align the base with the stand and push the base towards the top of the monitor, and then rotate the base clockwise.
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English 3 SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can adjust the height/tilt/ swivel/pivot of the monitor. • Height Adjustment After pressing the top of the monitor, push the lock button towards right, then you can adjust the height of the monitor. • Tilt Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range. 5o 15o
English 3 SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can adjust the height/tilt/ swivel/pivot of the monitor. • Height Adjustment After pressing the top of the monitor, push the lock button towards right, then you can adjust the height of the monitor. • Tilt Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range. 5o 15o
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4 • Swivel With the built-in pedestal, you can swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. English • Monitor Pivot Before rotating the display, lift it to the top position and then push it back to the utmost degree. Rotate clockwise until the monitor stops at 90°. 15o 90o 110
4 • Swivel With the built-in pedestal, you can swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. English • Monitor Pivot Before rotating the display, lift it to the top position and then push it back to the utmost degree. Rotate clockwise until the monitor stops at 90°. 15o 90o 110
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... equipment will be installed. for the country in either 100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. The monitor supports the DDC2B standard. The DDC is activated. Power saving The monitor will be switched to "power saving" mode by the control signal from "power saving" mode back to "on" is... a universal power supply that the power cord you use is the correct type required for your system supports the DDC protocol, the monitor is able to plug-and-play. 5 English Connecting the power cord • Check first to make installation easier, so long as indicated by the ...
... equipment will be installed. for the country in either 100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. The monitor supports the DDC2B standard. The DDC is activated. Power saving The monitor will be switched to "power saving" mode by the control signal from "power saving" mode back to "on" is... a universal power supply that the power cord you use is the correct type required for your system supports the DDC protocol, the monitor is able to plug-and-play. 5 English Connecting the power cord • Check first to make installation easier, so long as indicated by the ...
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...the problem. c Connect the digital cable (only for dual-input models). (1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off . This sequence is very important. 4 If the monitor does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to the computer. English 9 Installation To install... the monitor on your host system, please follow the steps below: Steps 1 Connect the video cable a Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off . (2) Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI...
...the problem. c Connect the digital cable (only for dual-input models). (1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off . This sequence is very important. 4 If the monitor does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to the computer. English 9 Installation To install... the monitor on your host system, please follow the steps below: Steps 1 Connect the video cable a Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off . (2) Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI...
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..., too large or too small on the screen. Check the power switch. Amber Check if the power cord is switched on your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of a missing image, please select another resolution or vertical refresh rate. Unstable picture Abnormal picture... Check if the computer system is properly connected to the monitor. Image is in power saving/ standby mode. VGA mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust ...
..., too large or too small on the screen. Check the power switch. Amber Check if the power cord is switched on your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of a missing image, please select another resolution or vertical refresh rate. Unstable picture Abnormal picture... Check if the computer system is properly connected to the monitor. Image is in power saving/ standby mode. VGA mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust ...
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Check the power switch. English 16 DVI mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. Check if the video signal cable is switched on and in power saving/ standby mode. Check that the computer system is properly connected at the back of monitor. Amber Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to their default settings.
Check the power switch. English 16 DVI mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. Check if the video signal cable is switched on and in power saving/ standby mode. Check that the computer system is properly connected at the back of monitor. Amber Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to their default settings.