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... to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of this publication without the prior written permission of such revisions or changes. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for a particular purpose. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Original Issue: 12/2008 Changes may be incorporated in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place...
... to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of this publication without the prior written permission of such revisions or changes. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for a particular purpose. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Original Issue: 12/2008 Changes may be incorporated in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place...
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Turn off the power switch for a few hours. Keep this case, the screen is displayed for hours. Cleaning your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read 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 power supplies. Connecting/disconnecting the device Observe the following are turned off before cleaning. • Use a soft...
Turn off the power switch for a few hours. Keep this case, the screen is displayed for hours. Cleaning your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read 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 power supplies. Connecting/disconnecting the device Observe the following are turned off before cleaning. • Use a soft...
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... Turn the volume down if you can't hear people speaking near you need to unplug the power cord from the type of the product and to rest on the marking label. Never spill liquid of internal components and to the equipment operator as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts ... increase it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. • Never push objects of any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of any kind into is used with this product, make sure that could be blocked or covered. Do not locate this product...
... Turn the volume down if you can't hear people speaking near you need to unplug the power cord from the type of the product and to rest on the marking label. Never spill liquid of internal components and to the equipment operator as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts ... increase it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. • Never push objects of any kind onto or into the product. • To avoid damage of any kind into is used with this product, make sure that could be blocked or covered. Do not locate this product...
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... power outlet. Product servicing Do not attempt to replace the power cord set . v ampere rating of the power strip's input rating. • This product's power cord is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in performance, indicating a need to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may interfere with the performance of the branch circuit rating. Unplug this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make...
... power outlet. Product servicing Do not attempt to replace the power cord set . v ampere rating of the power strip's input rating. • This product's power cord is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in performance, indicating a need to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may interfere with the performance of the branch circuit rating. Unplug this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make...
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... be advised to turn off the device near gas pumps at Acer are very conscious of the environmental effects of our business and strive to identify and provide the best working procedures to environmental protection and views recycling, in the form of salvaging and disposal of used equipment, as grain, dust or metal powders. Switch off your...
... be advised to turn off the device near gas pumps at Acer are very conscious of the environmental effects of our business and strive to identify and provide the best working procedures to environmental protection and views recycling, in the form of salvaging and disposal of used equipment, as grain, dust or metal powders. Switch off your...
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... pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. For more information on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. 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...
... pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. For more information on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. 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...
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...power button. Note: The statement above is applicable only to remove the strain on your leg muscles Tips and information for power management: • Activate display's Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. • Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height... Sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of user inactivity. • Wake the computer from staying too long in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward • stand up and walk around regularly to Acer LCD monitor...
...power button. Note: The statement above is applicable only to remove the strain on your leg muscles Tips and information for power management: • Activate display's Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. • Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height... Sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of user inactivity. • Wake the computer from staying too long in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward • stand up and walk around regularly to Acer LCD monitor...
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... at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of cardboard extended from drying out. ix Taking care 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 display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from the monitor and...
... at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of cardboard extended from drying out. ix Taking care 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 display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from the monitor and...
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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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Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you can be adjusted to hold the edges of the monitor as indicated, then pull in the direction of the base. The monitor can adjust the monitor tilt by using both of your hands to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down. Removing: Press the release button as shown below. 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.
Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you can be adjusted to hold the edges of the monitor as indicated, then pull in the direction of the base. The monitor can adjust the monitor tilt by using both of your hands to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down. Removing: Press the release button as shown below. 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.
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... power supply that the power cord you use is able to plug-and-play. The cord set consisting of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A/250 V. Power saving The monitor will be installed. The DDC is activated. Mode On Power saving LED light Blue Amber The power saving mode will be switched to "power saving" mode by the amber-colored power LED. The recovery time from the display controller, as your system supports the DDC protocol, the monitor is the correct type required for example, supported resolutions...
... power supply that the power cord you use is able to plug-and-play. The cord set consisting of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A/250 V. Power saving The monitor will be installed. The DDC is activated. Mode On Power saving LED light Blue Amber The power saving mode will be switched to "power saving" mode by the amber-colored power LED. The recovery time from the display controller, as your system supports the DDC protocol, the monitor is the correct type required for example, supported resolutions...
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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. 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-
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... digital cable (only for dual-input models). (1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off . DVI D-Sub 2 1-1 1-2 2 1-2 1-1 English 7 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 cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer's port. 2 Connect the power cord Connect...
... digital cable (only for dual-input models). (1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off . DVI D-Sub 2 1-1 1-2 2 1-2 1-1 English 7 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 cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer's port. 2 Connect the power cord Connect...
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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 . 6 Auto adjust button/Exit: a. When the OSD menu is active, this button to select scenario mode. b. When the OSD menu is used to activate the Auto Adjustment function. The Auto Adjustment function is inactive, press this button will act as the exit key (exit OSD menu). When the OSD menu is active, this button for two seconds to set the HPos...
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 . 6 Auto adjust button/Exit: a. When the OSD menu is active, this button to select scenario mode. b. When the OSD menu is used to activate the Auto Adjustment function. The Auto Adjustment function is inactive, press this button will act as the exit key (exit OSD menu). When the OSD menu is active, this button for two seconds to set the HPos...
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B. A. Only analog-input mode II. Only digital-input mode If you want to adjust any other function, repeat steps 2 to change the settings of the current function. 5 To exit and save, select the exit function. 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...
B. A. Only analog-input mode II. Only digital-input mode If you want to adjust any other function, repeat steps 2 to change the settings of the current function. 5 To exit and save, select the exit function. 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...
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... brightness and contrast to read onscreen text. Enhances colors and emphasizes fine detail. Presents great visuals, even in clearest detail. Pictures and photographs appear in vibrant colors with sharp detail. Reflects native display capability. 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...
... brightness and contrast to read onscreen text. Enhances colors and emphasizes fine detail. Presents great visuals, even in clearest detail. Pictures and photographs appear in vibrant colors with sharp detail. Reflects native display capability. 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...
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... menu menu icon icon Sub menu item Contrast Brightness Description Adjusts the contrast between the foreground and background of the screen image. Sets the color temperature to warm white. Adjusts red intensity. N/A Warm N/A Cool User/red Sets the color temperature to cool white. H. Position Adjusts the vertical position (available in analog mode only). User/blue Adjusts blue intensity. V. ACM ACM (Adaptive Contrast Management) ACM On/Off switch, default Off. Position Adjusts the horizontal position (available in analog mode only). User/green Adjusts green...
... menu menu icon icon Sub menu item Contrast Brightness Description Adjusts the contrast between the foreground and background of the screen image. Sets the color temperature to warm white. Adjusts red intensity. N/A Warm N/A Cool User/red Sets the color temperature to cool white. H. Position Adjusts the vertical position (available in analog mode only). User/blue Adjusts blue intensity. V. ACM ACM (Adaptive Contrast Management) ACM On/Off switch, default Off. Position Adjusts the horizontal position (available in analog mode only). User/green Adjusts green...
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...horizontal position of the OSD. N/A Exit Saves user changes and closes the OSD. V. Position Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD. EMEA version OSD only. Clears Auto-configuration changes . N/A Input Source N/A W ide Mode N/A DDC/CI N/A Information N/A Reset Select input signal from D‐Sub or DVI‐D or HDMI Selcet Wide mode setting for Full screen, Aspect ratio or 1:1 mode Turns on/off DDC/CI support Shows the resolution, H/V frequency, input port and serial number for current input. Position Description Language selection. English 12 Main Sub menu...
...horizontal position of the OSD. N/A Exit Saves user changes and closes the OSD. V. Position Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD. EMEA version OSD only. Clears Auto-configuration changes . N/A Input Source N/A W ide Mode N/A DDC/CI N/A Information N/A Reset Select input signal from D‐Sub or DVI‐D or HDMI Selcet Wide mode setting for Full screen, Aspect ratio or 1:1 mode Turns on/off DDC/CI support Shows the resolution, H/V frequency, input port and serial number for current input. Position Description Language selection. English 12 Main Sub menu...
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... which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. In case of monitor. Amber Check if the power cord is properly connected at the back of a missing image, please select another resolution or vertical refresh rate. Wait for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. Check the power switch. VGA mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the...
... which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. In case of monitor. Amber Check if the power cord is properly connected at the back of a missing image, please select another resolution or vertical refresh rate. Wait for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. Check the power switch. VGA mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the...
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Check that the computer system is properly connected at the back of monitor. 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 switched on and in power saving/ standby mode. Amber Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to their default settings.
Check that the computer system is properly connected at the back of monitor. 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 switched on and in power saving/ standby mode. Amber Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to their default settings.