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... The serial number and model number are registered trademarks of purchase information in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Acer Incorporated. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Original Issue: 1/2012 Changes may be made periodically to notify any means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopy, ... or otherwise, without obligation to the information in the space provided below. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to your unit should include the ...
... The serial number and model number are registered trademarks of purchase information in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Acer Incorporated. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Original Issue: 1/2012 Changes may be made periodically to notify any means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopy, ... or otherwise, without obligation to the information in the space provided below. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to your unit should include the ...
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... cleaning. • Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides. English Information for your monitor Please carefully follow these instructions carefully. It may include blemishes of 0.01% or less such as a missing pixel or pixel lit all warnings and ... brightness on the screen depending on the product. iii Keep this case, the screen is displayed for hours. Special notes on LCD monitors The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • Due to make sure the flicker disappears. • You may flicker during initial use . &#...
... cleaning. • Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides. English Information for your monitor Please carefully follow these instructions carefully. It may include blemishes of 0.01% or less such as a missing pixel or pixel lit all warnings and ... brightness on the screen depending on the product. iii Keep this case, the screen is displayed for hours. Special notes on LCD monitors The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • Due to make sure the flicker disappears. • You may flicker during initial use . &#...
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... they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is only used for this monitor, do not be used for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of time listening to music at high volume. • Avoid turning up the volume to...
... they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is only used for this monitor, do not be used for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of time listening to music at high volume. • Avoid turning up the volume to...
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... symptoms may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. Incorrect computer usage may complain of eyestrain and headaches after long hours of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your company's health and safety department. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by pushing the power button. Nevertheless, some...
... symptoms may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. Incorrect computer usage may complain of eyestrain and headaches after long hours of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your company's health and safety department. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by pushing the power button. Nevertheless, some...
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... care of time. The following work habits Develop the following sections provide suggestions on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from the monitor and focusing on how to make your computer use more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises...
... care of time. The following work habits Develop the following sections provide suggestions on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from the monitor and focusing on how to make your computer use more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises...
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RU Jan / Sr. Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. 11. 01, 2012 Date The maximum concentration values of the restricted substances by conformity with the following harmonized standard: RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC ... 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Declaration of Conformity Acer Incorporated Acer Italy s.r.l Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer G196HQL G196HQL xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z, or blank) EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards: Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC as attested...
RU Jan / Sr. Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. 11. 01, 2012 Date The maximum concentration values of the restricted substances by conformity with the following harmonized standard: RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC ... 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Declaration of Conformity Acer Incorporated Acer Italy s.r.l Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer G196HQL G196HQL xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z, or blank) EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards: Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC as attested...
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Contents English Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Special notes on LCD monitors iii Cleaning your monitor iii Accessibility iv Safe listening iv Warnings iv Using electrical power iv Product servicing v Potentially explosive environments vi Additional... cable 5 19-pin color display signal cable 5 Standard timing table 6 Installation 7 Users controls 8 Panel controls 8 Using the Shortcut Menu 9 Acer eColor Management 9 Operation instructions 9 Features and benefits 10 Using the OSD Menus 10 Picture Menu 11 OSD Menu 12
Contents English Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Special notes on LCD monitors iii Cleaning your monitor iii Accessibility iv Safe listening iv Warnings iv Using electrical power iv Product servicing v Potentially explosive environments vi Additional... cable 5 19-pin color display signal cable 5 Standard timing table 6 Installation 7 Users controls 8 Panel controls 8 Using the Shortcut Menu 9 Acer eColor Management 9 Operation instructions 9 Features and benefits 10 Using the OSD Menus 10 Picture Menu 11 OSD Menu 12
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English 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 guide Quick start guide LCD MONITOR D-sub cable HDMI cable (Optional) AC Power cord DVI cable (Optional) AC Adapter 1
English 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 guide Quick start guide LCD MONITOR D-sub cable HDMI cable (Optional) AC Power cord DVI cable (Optional) AC Adapter 1
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English Attaching the base (for selected models) Note: Take care when performing the installation to the monitor stand arm by turning the white screw using the integrated tab or a suitable coin. (for selected models) Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging. use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen. 1 Attach the monitor stand arm to the base. 2 Ensure that the base is locked onto the monitor stand arm. • Secure the base to avoid injuring yourself. 2 Carefully place the monitor face-down on a stable surface --
English Attaching the base (for selected models) Note: Take care when performing the installation to the monitor stand arm by turning the white screw using the integrated tab or a suitable coin. (for selected models) Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging. use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen. 1 Attach the monitor stand arm to the base. 2 Ensure that the base is locked onto the monitor stand arm. • Secure the base to avoid injuring yourself. 2 Carefully place the monitor face-down on a stable surface --
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... AC: Use a UL-listed cord set, type SVT wire and plug rated 10 A/125 V. • For units using both of your area. • The monitor has a universal power supply that the power cord you can be adjusted to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down. 5 15 English Connecting the adapter and... AC Power cord • Check first to hold the edges of the monitor. The monitor can adjust the monitor tilt, using 220/240 V AC: Use a cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for your hands to make sure that allows ...
... AC: Use a UL-listed cord set, type SVT wire and plug rated 10 A/125 V. • For units using both of your area. • The monitor has a universal power supply that the power cord you can be adjusted to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down. 5 15 English Connecting the adapter and... AC Power cord • Check first to hold the edges of the monitor. The monitor can adjust the monitor tilt, using 220/240 V AC: Use a cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for your hands to make sure that allows ...
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... the DDC2B standard. Description 1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue 4 Monitor ground 5 DDC-return 6 R-ground 7 G-ground 8 B-ground PIN No. for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. The DDC is able to plug-and-play. ...Data Channel (DDC) To make installation easier, so long as your system supports the DDC protocol, the monitor is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities; Description 9 +5 V 10 Logic ground 11 Monitor ground 12 DDC-serial data 13 H-sync 14 V-sync 15 DDC-serial clock 4
... the DDC2B standard. Description 1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue 4 Monitor ground 5 DDC-return 6 R-ground 7 G-ground 8 B-ground PIN No. for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. The DDC is able to plug-and-play. ...Data Channel (DDC) To make installation easier, so long as your system supports the DDC protocol, the monitor is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities; Description 9 +5 V 10 Logic ground 11 Monitor ground 12 DDC-serial data 13 H-sync 14 V-sync 15 DDC-serial clock 4
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... please follow the steps below: Steps 1 Connect the video cable a Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off . (2) DVI Cable (Optional, only Dual-Input Model) a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b Connect the VGA video cable to the adapter. b. DVI... HDMI cable to the computer. 2 Connect the adapter a Connect the AC cord to the computer. This sequence is very important. 4 If the monitor does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to the computer. (3) HDMI Cable (Optional, only HDMI-Input Model) a. English Installation ...
... please follow the steps below: Steps 1 Connect the video cable a Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off . (2) DVI Cable (Optional, only Dual-Input Model) a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b Connect the VGA video cable to the adapter. b. DVI... HDMI cable to the computer. 2 Connect the adapter a Connect the AC cord to the computer. This sequence is very important. 4 If the monitor does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to the computer. (3) HDMI Cable (Optional, only HDMI-Input Model) a. English Installation ...
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... change the settings of your display. 5 Empowering Key Press this button to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. 8 Blue indicates power on /off. Item 1 Power button/ indicator Description Turn the monitor on . Blinking blue indicates standby/ power saving mode. 2 < / > button Press... • When the OSD menu is inactive, press this button for two seconds to activate the Auto Adjustment function and the monitor will automatically optimize the display position, focus, and clock of the current function. 3 Menu/Enter button Press to select the function...
... change the settings of your display. 5 Empowering Key Press this button to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. 8 Blue indicates power on /off. Item 1 Power button/ indicator Description Turn the monitor on . Blinking blue indicates standby/ power saving mode. 2 < / > button Press... • When the OSD menu is inactive, press this button for two seconds to activate the Auto Adjustment function and the monitor will automatically optimize the display position, focus, and clock of the current function. 3 Menu/Enter button Press to select the function...
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Using the Shortcut Menu English AUTO Input Press any of your monitor. (Optional, only Dual-Input Model or HDMI-Input Model) Acer eColor Management Operation instructions 1 Press the Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD menu and access the scenario modes. Icon AUTO Item ...select from different video sources that may be connected to open the Acer eColor Management and access the scenario modes. Auto Menu Press the Auto button to activate the Auto Adjustment function and the monitor will automatically optimize the display position, focus, and clock of the...
Using the Shortcut Menu English AUTO Input Press any of your monitor. (Optional, only Dual-Input Model or HDMI-Input Model) Acer eColor Management Operation instructions 1 Press the Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD menu and access the scenario modes. Icon AUTO Item ...select from different video sources that may be connected to open the Acer eColor Management and access the scenario modes. Auto Menu Press the Auto button to activate the Auto Adjustment function and the monitor will automatically optimize the display position, focus, and clock of the...
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... vary. Reflects native display capability. Presents great visuals, even in vibrant colors with an on-screen display (OSD) menu for general reference only. Your LCD monitor is for making various adjustments and settings. Standard mode Default settings. Displays scenes in clearest detail.
... vary. Reflects native display capability. Presents great visuals, even in vibrant colors with an on-screen display (OSD) menu for general reference only. Your LCD monitor is for making various adjustments and settings. Standard mode Default settings. Displays scenes in clearest detail.
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Information Menu The Information menu displays the basic information of the LCD monitor, press the < / > button to select Information. 13 The following options are available in the Setting menu: Wide Mode, DDC/CI, ACM, Input, Language, and Reset. 3 ... 1920x1080 H:68KHz V:60Hz VGA Input S/N: ETRLA00803104000502400 Exit 1 Press the Menu button to bring up the OSD menu. 2 To view the basic information of the LCD monitor.
Information Menu The Information menu displays the basic information of the LCD monitor, press the < / > button to select Information. 13 The following options are available in the Setting menu: Wide Mode, DDC/CI, ACM, Input, Language, and Reset. 3 ... 1920x1080 H:68KHz V:60Hz VGA Input S/N: ETRLA00803104000502400 Exit 1 Press the Menu button to bring up the OSD menu. 2 To view the basic information of the LCD monitor.
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... contrast to maximum or reset to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. Check if the power cord is missing, off the monitor. 14 VGA Mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Blinking Blue Unstable picture Blue Abnormal picture (Image is properly connected to the... monitor. Check the power switch. Check if the video signal cable is switched on and in compliance which may be causing the input signal ...
... contrast to maximum or reset to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. Check if the power cord is missing, off the monitor. 14 VGA Mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Blinking Blue Unstable picture Blue Abnormal picture (Image is properly connected to the... monitor. Check the power switch. Check if the video signal cable is switched on and in compliance which may be causing the input signal ...
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Blinking Blue Check if the video signal cable is switched on and in power saving/standby mode. 15 English DVI/HDMI mode (Optional) Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD menu, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. Check if the computer system is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check the power switch. Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to their default settings.
Blinking Blue Check if the video signal cable is switched on and in power saving/standby mode. 15 English DVI/HDMI mode (Optional) Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD menu, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. Check if the computer system is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check the power switch. Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to their default settings.
