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... the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. All correspondence concerning your computer. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to notify any person of purchase information in new editions of Acer Incorporated. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered...
... the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. All correspondence concerning your computer. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to notify any person of purchase information in new editions of Acer Incorporated. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered...
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Keep this case, the screen is recovered slowly by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies. Cleaning your monitor Please carefully follow these guidelines when cleaning the monitor: • Always unplug the monitor before connecting any cable or unplugging the power cord. • If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by changing the image or turning off the power switch for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read...
Keep this case, the screen is recovered slowly by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies. Cleaning your monitor Please carefully follow these guidelines when cleaning the monitor: • Always unplug the monitor before connecting any cable or unplugging the power cord. • If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by changing the image or turning off the power switch for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read...
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iv Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the total If the product falls, it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is used with this product on a bed, sofa...
iv Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the total If the product falls, it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is used with this product on a bed, sofa...
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... operating instructions Warning! Also, make sure that is equipped with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that may interfere with the performance of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in too many devices. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating. • This product's power cord is not properly grounded may expose you need...
... operating instructions Warning! Also, make sure that is equipped with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that may interfere with the performance of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in too many devices. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating. • This product's power cord is not properly grounded may expose you need...
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... and help when recycling, please go to turn off your vehicle engine. We at service stations. Switch off the device near gas pumps at Acer are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other products. chemical plants; IT Equipment Recycling Information Acer is strongly committed to environmental protection and views recycling, in damage and will often require extensive work...
... and help when recycling, please go to turn off your vehicle engine. We at service stations. Switch off the device near gas pumps at Acer are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other products. chemical plants; IT Equipment Recycling Information Acer is strongly committed to environmental protection and views recycling, in damage and will often require extensive work...
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.... For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. 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...
.... For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. 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...
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... comfortable use Computer users may appear in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward • stand up and walk around regularly to Acer LCD monitor with an ENERGY STAR logo. The following tips: • refrain from Sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working in front of the monitor, using...
... comfortable use Computer users may appear in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward • stand up and walk around regularly to Acer LCD monitor with an ENERGY STAR logo. The following tips: • refrain from Sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working in front of the monitor, using...
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... light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using a display visor, such as a piece of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. Developing good work habits Develop the following sections provide suggestions on a distant point. • Blink...
... light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using a display visor, such as a piece of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. Developing good work habits Develop the following sections provide suggestions on a distant point. • Blink...
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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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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. Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you can be adjusted to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down. 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 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. Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you can be adjusted to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down. 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 remove the base. Removing: Press the release button as shown below.
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...: Use a cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. No user-adjustment is able to plug-and-play. for the country in either 100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. The cord set consisting of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A/250 V. 3 English Connecting the power cord • Check first to make installation easier, so long as indicated by the amber-colored power LED.
...: Use a cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. No user-adjustment is able to plug-and-play. for the country in either 100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. The cord set consisting of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A/250 V. 3 English Connecting the power cord • Check first to make installation easier, so long as indicated by the amber-colored power LED.
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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. 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- 5 English 24-pin color display signal cable PIN No.
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. 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- 5 English 24-pin color display signal cable PIN No.
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... to the troubleshooting section to the computer. 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...
... to the troubleshooting section to the computer. 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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... the OSD menu is active, this button will act as the exit key (exit OSD menu). b. The Auto Adjustment function is active, this button will act as the exit key (exit OSD menu). 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. When the OSD menu is used to set...
... the OSD menu is active, this button will act as the exit key (exit OSD menu). b. The Auto Adjustment function is active, this button will act as the exit key (exit OSD menu). 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. When the OSD menu is used to set...
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Only digital-input mode B. 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. A. Only analog-input mode II. User: If "User" is selected, the Acer eColor Management OSD will appear. I. Acer eColor Management: If "Acer eColor Management" is selected, the standard OSD will appear. If...
Only digital-input mode B. 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. A. Only analog-input mode II. User: If "User" is selected, the Acer eColor Management OSD will appear. I. Acer eColor Management: If "Acer eColor Management" is selected, the standard OSD will appear. If...
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... onscreen text. Default settings. Optimal balance of brightness and contrast to confirm the 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. 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 prevent eyestrain...
... onscreen text. Default settings. Optimal balance of brightness and contrast to confirm the 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. 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 prevent eyestrain...
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...mode only). Adjusts red intensity. User/green Adjusts green intensity. Clock Adjusts the picture clock (available in analog mode only). Adjusts the background brightness of the screen image. V. Position Adjusts the horizontal position (available in analog mode only). N/A Warm N/A Cool User/red Sets the color temperature to cool white. User/blue Adjusts blue intensity. Sets the color temperature to warm white. ACM ACM (Adaptive Contrast Management) ACM On/Off switch, default Off. H. English 11 User Main Sub menu menu icon icon Sub menu item Contrast...
...mode only). Adjusts red intensity. User/green Adjusts green intensity. Clock Adjusts the picture clock (available in analog mode only). Adjusts the background brightness of the screen image. V. Position Adjusts the horizontal position (available in analog mode only). N/A Warm N/A Cool User/red Sets the color temperature to cool white. User/blue Adjusts blue intensity. Sets the color temperature to warm white. ACM ACM (Adaptive Contrast Management) ACM On/Off switch, default Off. H. English 11 User Main Sub menu menu icon icon Sub menu item Contrast...
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N/A Analog Selects input signal from digital (DVI) input models) (only dual-input models). Selects input signal from analog (D-sub). EMEA version OSD only. N/A Reset Clears Auto-configuration changes . Position Description Language selection. V. 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. OSD Timeout Adjusts the OSD timeout. English 12 Main Sub menu menu icon icon N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Sub menu item English Deutsch Français Español Italiano...
N/A Analog Selects input signal from digital (DVI) input models) (only dual-input models). Selects input signal from analog (D-sub). EMEA version OSD only. N/A Reset Clears Auto-configuration changes . Position Description Language selection. V. 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. OSD Timeout Adjusts the OSD timeout. English 12 Main Sub menu menu icon icon N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Sub menu item English Deutsch Français Español Italiano...
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...properly connected to their default settings. Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is properly connected at the back of monitor. Using the OSD, adjust focus, clock, Hposition and V-position with nonstandard signals. Check if the video signal cable is in power saving/ standby mode. Check the display setting on your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of a missing image, please select another resolution or vertical refresh rate. VGA mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to...
...properly connected to their default settings. Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is properly connected at the back of monitor. Using the OSD, adjust focus, clock, Hposition and V-position with nonstandard signals. Check if the video signal cable is in power saving/ standby mode. Check the display setting on your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of a missing image, please select another resolution or vertical refresh rate. VGA mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to...
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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. Check if the video signal cable is switched on and in power saving/ standby mode. 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 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. Check if the video signal cable is switched on and in power saving/ standby mode. 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.