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... obligation to their respective companies. No part of this publication may be made periodically to your unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Original Issue: 1/2011 Changes may be incorporated in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of this publication...
... obligation to their respective companies. No part of this publication may be made periodically to your unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Original Issue: 1/2011 Changes may be incorporated in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of this publication...
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Keep this case, the screen is displayed for future reference. English Information for your monitor Please carefully follow these instructions carefully. Turn off the power switch for a few hours. Cleaning your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these guidelines when cleaning the monitor: • Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth to make sure the flicker disappears. • You may flicker during initial use . • The LCD screen has 99...
Keep this case, the screen is displayed for future reference. English Information for your monitor Please carefully follow these instructions carefully. Turn off the power switch for a few hours. Cleaning your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these guidelines when cleaning the monitor: • Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth to make sure the flicker disappears. • You may flicker during initial use . • The LCD screen has 99...
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... uses one of the following power supplies: Manufacture : Manufacture : Model: Model: Model) Model) Using electrical power • This product should never be placed near water. • Do not place this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you need to disconnect power from the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from overheating. English...
... uses one of the following power supplies: Manufacture : Manufacture : Model: Model: Model) Model) Using electrical power • This product should never be placed near water. • Do not place this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you need to disconnect power from the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from overheating. English...
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...% of the power strip's input rating. • This product's power cord is not properly grounded may interfere with a three-wire grounded plug. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the power cord plug. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from unexpected noise produced by plugging in electric shock and/or injury. If power strips are used with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that...
...% of the power strip's input rating. • This product's power cord is not properly grounded may interfere with a three-wire grounded plug. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the power cord plug. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from unexpected noise produced by plugging in electric shock and/or injury. If power strips are used with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that...
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... information and help when recycling, please go to this electronic device into the trash when discarding. English Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Potentially explosive environments Switch off the device near gas pumps at Acer are in bodily injury or even death. Disposal instructions Do not...
... information and help when recycling, please go to this electronic device into the trash when discarding. English Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Potentially explosive environments Switch off the device near gas pumps at Acer are in bodily injury or even death. Disposal instructions Do not...
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... the power button. Observe the following tips: • refrain from Sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your leg muscles vii English LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. This has no effect on your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working in...
... the power button. Observe the following tips: • refrain from Sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your leg muscles vii English LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. This has no effect on your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working in...
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... 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 focusing on how to keep your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking at bright light sources, such as possible. •...
... 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 focusing on how to keep your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking at bright light sources, such as possible. •...
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... of Conformity x Unpacking 1 Attaching the base (for selected models) 2 Screen position adjustment 3 Connecting the adapter and AC Power cord 3 Power saving 3 Display Data Channel (DDC) 4 Connector pin assignment 4 15-pin color display signal cable 4 24-pin color display signal 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
... of Conformity x Unpacking 1 Attaching the base (for selected models) 2 Screen position adjustment 3 Connecting the adapter and AC Power cord 3 Power saving 3 Display Data Channel (DDC) 4 Connector pin assignment 4 15-pin color display signal cable 4 24-pin color display signal 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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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 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. Carefully place the monitor face-down on a stable surface --
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 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. Carefully place the monitor face-down on a stable surface --
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...-F cord and plug rated 10 A/250 V. Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you use is the correct type required for the country in either 100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. Mode On Standby/Power saving LED light Blue Blinking Blue The power saving mode will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is required. • Plug one end of the AC power cord to make sure...
...-F cord and plug rated 10 A/250 V. Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you use is the correct type required for the country in either 100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. Mode On Standby/Power saving LED light Blue Blinking Blue The power saving mode will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is required. • Plug one end of the AC power cord to make sure...
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... its capabilities; The monitor supports the DDC2B standard. Connector pin assignment 15-pin color display signal cable 1 5 6 10 11 15 PIN No. 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. 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
... its capabilities; The monitor supports the DDC2B standard. Connector pin assignment 15-pin color display signal cable 1 5 6 10 11 15 PIN No. 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. 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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.... DVI HDMI D-SUB DC-IN 2 2 DC HDMI HDMI DVI D-SUB DVI D-SUB DC-IN 7 b Connect one end of the adapter to the monitor and the other end to a properly grounded, AC outlet. 3 Turn on the monitor and computer Turn on your host system, please follow the steps below: Steps 1 Connect the video cable a Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b Connect the VGA video cable to diagnose the problem. b. b. English Installation To install...
.... DVI HDMI D-SUB DC-IN 2 2 DC HDMI HDMI DVI D-SUB DVI D-SUB DC-IN 7 b Connect one end of the adapter to the monitor and the other end to a properly grounded, AC outlet. 3 Turn on the monitor and computer Turn on your host system, please follow the steps below: Steps 1 Connect the video cable a Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b Connect the VGA video cable to diagnose the problem. b. b. English Installation To install...
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... the Menu button to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. 8 Press the < / > button to change the settings of your display. 5 Empowering Key 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 view the OSD menu. Users controls English Panel controls No. Blue indicates power on /off. Item 1 Power button/ indicator Description Turn the monitor...
... the Menu button to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. 8 Press the < / > button to change the settings of your display. 5 Empowering Key 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 view the OSD menu. Users controls English Panel controls No. Blue indicates power on /off. Item 1 Power button/ indicator Description Turn the monitor...
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... automatically optimize the display position, focus, and clock of the function buttons (Empowering Key, Auto button, or Menu button) to open the shortcut menu. The shortcut menu lets you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings. 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. mpowering Technology User...
... automatically optimize the display position, focus, and clock of the function buttons (Empowering Key, Auto button, or Menu button) to open the shortcut menu. The shortcut menu lets you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings. 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. mpowering Technology User...
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English Features and benefits Icon Mode type User mode Description User-defined. ECO mode Adjusts the settings to open the OSD menu. Reflects native display capability. Presents great visuals, even in clearest detail. Using the OSD Menus Note: The following content is equipped with sharp detail. Your LCD monitor is for making various adjustments and settings. Press the Menu button to reduce power consumption. You can be fine-tuned to adjust the picture quality, OSD timeout, and...
English Features and benefits Icon Mode type User mode Description User-defined. ECO mode Adjusts the settings to open the OSD menu. Reflects native display capability. Presents great visuals, even in clearest detail. Using the OSD Menus Note: The following content is equipped with sharp detail. Your LCD monitor is for making various adjustments and settings. Press the Menu button to reduce power consumption. You can be fine-tuned to adjust the picture quality, OSD timeout, and...
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...-menu. 4 Press the < / > button to adjust/select the setting and press the Auto button to enter the Picture menu. The following options are available in the Picture menu: Acer ecolor Management, Brightness, Contrast, H. Position, V. English Picture Menu The Picture menu is used for adjusting the picture quality. Picture Acer eColor Management Brightness 77 Contrast 56 H.Position 50 V.Position 50 Focus 30 Clock 50 Colour Temp Warm Auto Config Exit 1 Press the Menu button to bring up the OSD menu. 2 Press the < / > button to select Picture...
...-menu. 4 Press the < / > button to adjust/select the setting and press the Auto button to enter the Picture menu. The following options are available in the Picture menu: Acer ecolor Management, Brightness, Contrast, H. Position, V. English Picture Menu The Picture menu is used for adjusting the picture quality. Picture Acer eColor Management Brightness 77 Contrast 56 H.Position 50 V.Position 50 Focus 30 Clock 50 Colour Temp Warm Auto Config Exit 1 Press the Menu button to bring up the OSD menu. 2 Press the < / > button to select Picture...
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... < / > button to confirm. Setting Wide Mode DDC/CI ACM Input Language Reset Full ON OFF VGA English Exit 12 OSD and press the Menu button to enter the 3 To adjust the OSD Timeout setting, press the Menu button to enter its sub-menu. 4 Press the < / > button to select the desired time interval and press the Auto button to select OSD menu. Setting Menu The Setting menu is used for adjusting the general settings for adjusting the OSD timeout setting. OSD Menu The OSD menu is used for current input signal...
... < / > button to confirm. Setting Wide Mode DDC/CI ACM Input Language Reset Full ON OFF VGA English Exit 12 OSD and press the Menu button to enter the 3 To adjust the OSD Timeout setting, press the Menu button to enter its sub-menu. 4 Press the < / > button to select the desired time interval and press the Auto button to select OSD menu. Setting Menu The Setting menu is used for adjusting the general settings for adjusting the OSD timeout setting. OSD Menu The OSD menu is used for current input signal...
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... in the Setting menu: Wide Mode, DDC/CI, ACM, Input, Language, and Reset. 3 Press the < / > button to scroll through the Setting options, and press the Menu button to enter its sub-menu. 4 Press the < / > button to adjust/select the setting and press the Auto button to enter the Setting menu. English 1 Press the Menu button to bring up the OSD menu. 2 Press the < / > button to select Setting and press the Menu button to confirm. Information Menu The Information menu displays the...
... in the Setting menu: Wide Mode, DDC/CI, ACM, Input, Language, and Reset. 3 Press the < / > button to scroll through the Setting options, and press the Menu button to enter its sub-menu. 4 Press the < / > button to adjust/select the setting and press the Auto button to enter the Setting menu. English 1 Press the Menu button to bring up the OSD menu. 2 Press the < / > button to select Setting and press the Menu button to confirm. Information Menu The Information menu displays the...
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...signal frequency mismatch. Using the OSD menu, adjust focus, clock, H-position and V-position with non-standard signals. Check if the power cord is properly connected at the back of a missing image, please select another resolution or vertical refresh rate. In case of monitor. Check if the video signal cable is properly connected to their default settings. Check if the computer system is switched on the screen.) Blue Remedy Using the OSD menu, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. English Troubleshooting Before sending your system. Check the power...
...signal frequency mismatch. Using the OSD menu, adjust focus, clock, H-position and V-position with non-standard signals. Check if the power cord is properly connected at the back of a missing image, please select another resolution or vertical refresh rate. In case of monitor. Check if the video signal cable is properly connected to their default settings. Check if the computer system is switched on the screen.) Blue Remedy Using the OSD menu, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. English Troubleshooting Before sending your system. Check the power...
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Blinking Blue Check if the video signal cable is switched on and in power saving/standby mode. 15 Check if the computer system is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to their default settings. Check the power switch. 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.
Blinking Blue Check if the video signal cable is switched on and in power saving/standby mode. 15 Check if the computer system is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to their default settings. Check the power switch. 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.