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Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Original Issue: 11/2007 Changes may be incorporated in any form or by any person of Acer Incorporated. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of purchase information in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of merchantability or fitness for identification purposes...
Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Original Issue: 11/2007 Changes may be incorporated in any form or by any person of Acer Incorporated. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of purchase information in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of merchantability or fitness for identification purposes...
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... its base before connecting any cable or unplugging the power cord. • If the system has multiple sources of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during initial use . • The LCD screen has 99.99% or more effective pixels. Turn off before connecting the power cord 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. •...
... its base before connecting any cable or unplugging the power cord. • If the system has multiple sources of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during initial use . • The LCD screen has 99.99% or more effective pixels. Turn off before connecting the power cord 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. •...
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... could result in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. • Never push objects of power indicated on the power cord. These openings must not be sure to rest on the marking label. This product should be placed near you plug the power cord into this product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. Using electrical power • This product...
... could result in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. • Never push objects of power indicated on the power cord. These openings must not be sure to rest on the marking label. This product should be placed near you plug the power cord into this product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. Using electrical power • This product...
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.... Using a power outlet that the total rating of the power strip's input rating. • This product's power cord is not properly grounded may expose you need for details. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of all servicing to service this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. Make sure the power outlet...
.... Using a power outlet that the total rating of the power strip's input rating. • This product's power cord is not properly grounded may expose you need for details. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of all servicing to service this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. Make sure the power outlet...
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... service stations. They include below deck on the use of our business and strive to identify and provide the best working procedures to turn off the device near gas pumps at Acer ... often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other products. Keep them out of the reach of used equipment, as grain, dust or metal powders. Switch off your device...other controls may contain small parts. For more information and help when recycling, please go to this website: http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability32.htm Visit www.global.acer.com ...
... service stations. They include below deck on the use of our business and strive to identify and provide the best working procedures to turn off the device near gas pumps at Acer ... often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other products. Keep them out of the reach of used equipment, as grain, dust or metal powders. Switch off your device...other controls may contain small parts. For more information and help when recycling, please go to this website: http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability32.htm Visit www.global.acer.com ...
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... 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. For more information on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. ENERGY STAR (for selected models) is a government program (public/private...
... 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. For more information on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. ENERGY STAR (for selected models) is a government program (public/private...
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... from Sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of physical injury. This product has been shipped enabled for energy efficiency. viii refers to achieve maximum comfort. The following section provides tips for comfortable use Computer users may appear in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward • stand up and walk around regularly to remove...
... from Sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of physical injury. This product has been shipped enabled for energy efficiency. viii refers to achieve maximum comfort. The following section provides tips for comfortable use Computer users may appear in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward • stand up and walk around regularly to remove...
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... display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to make your eyes point downward when looking away from the monitor and focusing on how to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at a higher level than the top edge of time. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of the display so your computer use...
... display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to make your eyes point downward when looking away from the monitor and focusing on how to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at a higher level than the top edge of time. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of the display so your computer use...
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... Accessibility Safe listening Warnings Using electrical power Product servicing Additional safety information IT equipment recycling information Disposal instructions LCD pixel statement Tips and information for comfortable use Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Unpacking Attaching/removing the base Screen 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...
... Accessibility Safe listening Warnings Using electrical power Product servicing Additional safety information IT equipment recycling information Disposal instructions LCD pixel statement Tips and information for comfortable use Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Unpacking Attaching/removing the base Screen 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...
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Removing: Press the release button as shown below. The monitor can adjust the monitor tilt by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor as indicated, then pull in the direction of the base. English 2 Attaching/removing the base Attaching: Align the release button on the bottom of the monitor with the corresponding slots on the bottom of the arrow to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down. Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you can be adjusted to remove the base.
Removing: Press the release button as shown below. The monitor can adjust the monitor tilt by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor as indicated, then pull in the direction of the base. English 2 Attaching/removing the base Attaching: Align the release button on the bottom of the monitor with the corresponding slots on the bottom of the arrow to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down. Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you can be adjusted to remove the base.
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.... 3 English Connecting the power cord • Check first to make installation easier, so long as indicated by the amber-colored power LED. Display Data Channel (DDC) To make sure that allows operation in which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities; The monitor supports the DDC2B standard. The recovery time from the display controller, as your area. • The monitor has a universal power supply that the power cord you use...
.... 3 English Connecting the power cord • Check first to make installation easier, so long as indicated by the amber-colored power LED. Display Data Channel (DDC) To make sure that allows operation in which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities; The monitor supports the DDC2B standard. The recovery time from the display controller, as your area. • The monitor has a universal power supply that the power cord you use...
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5 English 24-pin color display signal cable PIN No. Description 13 NC 14 +5 V power 15 GND (return for +5 V hsync.vsync) 16 Hot-plug detection 17 TMDS data 0- 18 TMDS data 0+ 19 TMDS data 0/5 shield 20 NC 21 NC 22 TMDS clock shield 23 TMDS clock+ 24 DDC TMDS clock- Description 1 TMDS data 2- 2 TMDS data 2+ 3 TMDS data 2/4 shield 4 NC 5 NC 6 DDC clock 7 DDC data 8 NC 9 TMDS data 1- 10 TMDS data 1+ 11 TMDS data 1/3 shield 12 NC PIN No.
5 English 24-pin color display signal cable PIN No. Description 13 NC 14 +5 V power 15 GND (return for +5 V hsync.vsync) 16 Hot-plug detection 17 TMDS data 0- 18 TMDS data 0+ 19 TMDS data 0/5 shield 20 NC 21 NC 22 TMDS clock shield 23 TMDS clock+ 24 DDC TMDS clock- Description 1 TMDS data 2- 2 TMDS data 2+ 3 TMDS data 2/4 shield 4 NC 5 NC 6 DDC clock 7 DDC data 8 NC 9 TMDS data 1- 10 TMDS data 1+ 11 TMDS data 1/3 shield 12 NC PIN No.
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... the troubleshooting section to the computer. DVI D-Sub 2 1-1 1-2 2 1-2 1-1 c Connect the digital cable (only for dual-input models). (1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off. (2) Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer's port. 2 Connect the power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3 Turn on the monitor and computer Turn on...
... the troubleshooting section to the computer. DVI D-Sub 2 1-1 1-2 2 1-2 1-1 c Connect the digital cable (only for dual-input models). (1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off. (2) Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer's port. 2 Connect the power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3 Turn on the monitor and computer Turn on...
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... Enter to select the function. b. 8 User controls English Front panel controls 76 5 4 3 21 1 Power LED: Lights up to indicate the power is turned on. 2 Power Switch: Turn the power on or off or activate / deactivate the adjustment function when the OSD is on. 6 Auto adjust button/Exit: a. Press < or > to change the settings of the current function. 5 Menu/Enter: Activate the OSD menu when the OSD is active, this button for two seconds to activate the...
... Enter to select the function. b. 8 User controls English Front panel controls 76 5 4 3 21 1 Power LED: Lights up to indicate the power is turned on. 2 Power Switch: Turn the power on or off or activate / deactivate the adjustment function when the OSD is on. 6 Auto adjust button/Exit: a. Press < or > to change the settings of the current function. 5 Menu/Enter: Activate the OSD menu when the OSD is active, this button for two seconds to activate the...
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.... 5 To exit and save, select the exit function. I. User: If "User" is selected, the Acer eColor Management OSD will appear. English 9 How to adjust a setting 1 Press the Menu button to activate the OSD window. 2 Press < or > to select the desired function. 3 Press the Menu button again to select the function that you want to adjust. 4 Press < or > to 4. Only digital-input mode Acer eColor Management: If "Acer eColor Management" is...
.... 5 To exit and save, select the exit function. I. User: If "User" is selected, the Acer eColor Management OSD will appear. English 9 How to adjust a setting 1 Press the Menu button to activate the OSD window. 2 Press < or > to select the desired function. 3 Press the Menu button again to select the function that you want to adjust. 4 Press < or > to 4. Only digital-input mode Acer eColor Management: If "Acer eColor Management" is...
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... mode and run Auto Adjust. • Features and benefits Main menu icon Sub menu item User mode Text mode Standard mode Graphic mode Movie mode Description User-defined. Displays scenes in clearest detail. English 10 Acer eColor Management • Operation instructions 1 Press the Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. 2 Press "" to select the mode. 3 Press the Auto-adjust button to read onscreen text. Optimal balance of brightness and contrast...
... mode and run Auto Adjust. • Features and benefits Main menu icon Sub menu item User mode Text mode Standard mode Graphic mode Movie mode Description User-defined. Displays scenes in clearest detail. English 10 Acer eColor Management • Operation instructions 1 Press the Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. 2 Press "" to select the mode. 3 Press the Auto-adjust button to read onscreen text. Optimal balance of brightness and contrast...
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... Adjusts the vertical position (available in analog mode only). Adjusts red intensity. English 11 User Main Sub menu menu icon icon Sub menu item Contrast Brightness Description Adjusts the contrast between the foreground and background of the screen image. Clock Adjusts the picture clock (available in analog mode only). V. ACM ACM (Adaptive Contrast Management) ACM On/Off switch, default Off. N/A Warm N/A Cool User/red Sets the color temperature to cool white. Position Adjusts the horizontal position (available in analog mode only). User/blue Adjusts...
... Adjusts the vertical position (available in analog mode only). Adjusts red intensity. English 11 User Main Sub menu menu icon icon Sub menu item Contrast Brightness Description Adjusts the contrast between the foreground and background of the screen image. Clock Adjusts the picture clock (available in analog mode only). V. ACM ACM (Adaptive Contrast Management) ACM On/Off switch, default Off. N/A Warm N/A Cool User/red Sets the color temperature to cool white. Position Adjusts the horizontal position (available in analog mode only). User/blue Adjusts...
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...N/A Exit Saves user changes and closes the OSD. V. Selects input signal from analog (D-sub). Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD. Position Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD. OSD Timeout Adjusts the OSD timeout. N/A DDC/CI Turns on/off DDC/CI support N/A Information Shows the resolution, H/V frequency, input port and serial number for current input. EMEA version OSD only. N/A Digital (only dual- N/A Analog Selects input signal from digital (DVI) input models) (only dual-input models). N/A Reset Clears Auto-configuration changes . English 12...
...N/A Exit Saves user changes and closes the OSD. V. Selects input signal from analog (D-sub). Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD. Position Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD. OSD Timeout Adjusts the OSD timeout. N/A DDC/CI Turns on/off DDC/CI support N/A Information Shows the resolution, H/V frequency, input port and serial number for current input. EMEA version OSD only. N/A Digital (only dual- N/A Analog Selects input signal from digital (DVI) input models) (only dual-input models). N/A Reset Clears Auto-configuration changes . English 12...
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... monitor. VGA mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. Wait for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to the monitor. Check the power switch. Image is properly connected to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. Unstable picture Abnormal picture Check if the computer system is in power saving/ standby mode. Check if the specification of a missing image, please select another resolution or vertical refresh rate. Using the OSD, adjust...
... monitor. VGA mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. Wait for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to the monitor. Check the power switch. Image is properly connected to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. Unstable picture Abnormal picture Check if the computer system is in power saving/ standby mode. Check if the specification of a missing image, please select another resolution or vertical refresh rate. Using the OSD, adjust...
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English 14 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 properly connected to their default settings. Amber Check if the AC power cord is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check that the computer system is switched on and in power saving/ standby mode. Check the power switch.
English 14 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 properly connected to their default settings. Amber Check if the AC power cord is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check that the computer system is switched on and in power saving/ standby mode. Check the power switch.