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... or fitness for identification purposes only and belong to your unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Original Issue: 03/2012 Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in this manual ...or supplementary documents and publications. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of this publication without obligation to the information in any form or...
... or fitness for identification purposes only and belong to your unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Original Issue: 03/2012 Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in this manual ...or supplementary documents and publications. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of this publication without obligation to the information in any form or...
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...this case, the screen is displayed for hours. Turn off the power switch for future reference. Special notes on LCD monitors The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may find slightly... the product. In this document 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 wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides. It may include blemishes of...
...this case, the screen is displayed for hours. Turn off the power switch for future reference. Special notes on LCD monitors The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may find slightly... the product. In this document 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 wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides. It may include blemishes of...
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... the equipment, be blocked or covered. This product should be operated from the electrical outlet. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into this monitor ,do not increase it under sporting, exercising, or any kind into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to disconnect power from...
... the equipment, be blocked or covered. This product should be operated from the electrical outlet. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into this monitor ,do not increase it under sporting, exercising, or any kind into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to disconnect power from...
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vii LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. The following symptoms may complain of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to computer use . Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by pushing the power button. Tips and ...
vii LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. The following symptoms may complain of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to computer use . Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by pushing the power button. Tips and ...
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...; placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking away from the monitor and focusing on how to reduce eyestrain.
...; placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking away from the monitor and focusing on how to reduce eyestrain.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING 1 ATTACHING / REMOVING THE BASE 2 SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT 2 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD 3 SAFETY PRECAUTION 3 CLEANING YOUR MONITOR 3 POWER SAVING 4 DDC...4 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 5 STANDARD TIMING TABLE 7 INSTALLATION 9 USER CONTROLS 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 16
TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING 1 ATTACHING / REMOVING THE BASE 2 SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT 2 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD 3 SAFETY PRECAUTION 3 CLEANING YOUR MONITOR 3 POWER SAVING 4 DDC...4 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 5 STANDARD TIMING TABLE 7 INSTALLATION 9 USER CONTROLS 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 16
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UNPACKING Please check the following items are present when you unpack the box, and save the packing materials in case you will need to ship or transport the monitor in future. z LCD Monitor z AC Power Cord z D-Sub Cable (Optional) z DVI Cable (Optional) z AC Adapter z User Manual z Quick Start Guide LCD monitor EN-1
UNPACKING Please check the following items are present when you unpack the box, and save the packing materials in case you will need to ship or transport the monitor in future. z LCD Monitor z AC Power Cord z D-Sub Cable (Optional) z DVI Cable (Optional) z AC Adapter z User Manual z Quick Start Guide LCD monitor EN-1
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...1. 2. ATTACHING / REMOVING THE BASE Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging. Carefully place the monitor face-down as shown in the figure below . use a cloth to the Ensure that the base is locked onto the base. monitor stand arm. The monitor can be adjusted to optimize the best viewing position..., you can adjust the tilt of the monitor as indicated by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the...
...1. 2. ATTACHING / REMOVING THE BASE Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging. Carefully place the monitor face-down as shown in the figure below . use a cloth to the Ensure that the base is locked onto the base. monitor stand arm. The monitor can be adjusted to optimize the best viewing position..., you can adjust the tilt of the monitor as indicated by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the...
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... power cord you use is adequate ventilation. z For unit using at 220/240 V AC (outside of U.S.): Use a Cord Set consisting of the monitor. CLEANING YOUR MONITOR Please carefully follow the below eye level. z Use a soft cloth to rain, excessive moisture, or dust. The cord set should have the appropriate ...light or other light sources may reflect on the power cord to avoid damage to the cable. z Plug one end of the monitor. SAFETY PRECAUTION z Avoid placing the monitor, or any other end into an AC outlet. z Do not cover the ventilation slots or openings of the AC power cord...
... power cord you use is adequate ventilation. z For unit using at 220/240 V AC (outside of U.S.): Use a Cord Set consisting of the monitor. CLEANING YOUR MONITOR Please carefully follow the below eye level. z Use a soft cloth to rain, excessive moisture, or dust. The cord set should have the appropriate ...light or other light sources may reflect on the power cord to avoid damage to the cable. z Plug one end of the monitor. SAFETY PRECAUTION z Avoid placing the monitor, or any other end into an AC outlet. z Do not cover the ventilation slots or openings of the AC power cord...
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... the control signal from Active OFF state back to ON state is able to Plug and Play with your system if your installation easier, the monitor is around 3 seconds. The DDC (Display Data Channel) is activated. State ON Power Saving Mode LED Light Blue Amber The power saving states will ...be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. EN-4
... the control signal from Active OFF state back to ON state is able to Plug and Play with your system if your installation easier, the monitor is around 3 seconds. The DDC (Display Data Channel) is activated. State ON Power Saving Mode LED Light Blue Amber The power saving states will ...be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. EN-4
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DESCRIPTION Red Green Blue Monitor Ground DDC-return R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. DESCRIPTION +5V Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock EN-5 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
DESCRIPTION Red Green Blue Monitor Ground DDC-return R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. DESCRIPTION +5V Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock EN-5 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
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...computer are powered-OFF. b. Connect the HDMI cable to a properly grounded, AC outlet. 3. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. This sequence is very important. 4. Connect one end of the 24-pin ...DVI cable to the back of the adapter to the monitor and the other end to the adapter. b. Connect the AC cord to the computer's port. 1-3 Connect HDMI Cable (Only HDMI-input model) a....
...computer are powered-OFF. b. Connect the HDMI cable to a properly grounded, AC outlet. 3. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. This sequence is very important. 4. Connect one end of the 24-pin ...DVI cable to the back of the adapter to the monitor and the other end to the adapter. b. Connect the AC cord to the computer's port. 1-3 Connect HDMI Cable (Only HDMI-input model) a....
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W / X Minus / Plus: If the OSD is turned ON. Empowering: Press the Empowering Key to set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus. EN-10 Lights up to indicate the power is active, press the Minus or Plus buttons to toggle between the OSD options. AUTO Auto Adjust: Press this botton to activate the Auto Adjustment function. USER CONTROLS Base Controls Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF. MENU OSD functions Press this button to activate the OSD menu. The Auto Adjustment function is used to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes.
W / X Minus / Plus: If the OSD is turned ON. Empowering: Press the Empowering Key to set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus. EN-10 Lights up to indicate the power is active, press the Minus or Plus buttons to toggle between the OSD options. AUTO Auto Adjust: Press this botton to activate the Auto Adjustment function. USER CONTROLS Base Controls Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF. MENU OSD functions Press this button to activate the OSD menu. The Auto Adjustment function is used to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes.
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.... 3 Use the e/ f keys to adjust the sliding scales. 4 The Picture menu can be used to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. Adjusting the OSD settings Note: The following page: Adjusting the picture quality 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the e/ f keys, select...
.... 3 Use the e/ f keys to adjust the sliding scales. 4 The Picture menu can be used to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. Adjusting the OSD settings Note: The following page: Adjusting the picture quality 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the e/ f keys, select...
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Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up the OSD. 2 Using the e/ f keys, select Information from the OSD. Product information 1 Press the MENU key to bring up for current input. EN-15
Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up the OSD. 2 Using the e/ f keys, select Information from the OSD. Product information 1 Press the MENU key to bring up for current input. EN-15
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... properly connected at the back of the image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or powering OFF the monitor. z Check if video signal cable is in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. EN-16 z Using OSD, ...Using OSD, in display size Remedy z Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of monitor. z Check if the power of missing fullscreen image, please select other resolution or other vertical refresh timing. ...
... properly connected at the back of the image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or powering OFF the monitor. z Check if video signal cable is in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. EN-16 z Using OSD, ...Using OSD, in display size Remedy z Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of monitor. z Check if the power of missing fullscreen image, please select other resolution or other vertical refresh timing. ...
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z Check if AC power cord is ON. EN-17 z Check if the power of monitor. (DVI/HDMI Mode) Problems No Picture Current Status Remedy LED ON z Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. LED displays amber color z Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of computer system is properly connected to their default settings. LED OFF z Check the power switch.
z Check if AC power cord is ON. EN-17 z Check if the power of monitor. (DVI/HDMI Mode) Problems No Picture Current Status Remedy LED ON z Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. LED displays amber color z Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of computer system is properly connected to their default settings. LED OFF z Check the power switch.
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... values of the restricted substances by weight in homogenous material are in Electrical and Electronic Equipment: -. RU Jan / Sr. Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. EN55022, AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B. -. EN-18 Mar. 30, 2012 Date EN60950-1 RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction...Via Lepetit, 40, 20020 Lainate (MI) Italy Tel: +39-02-939-921, Fax: +39-02 9399-2913 www.acer.it Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer G246HL G246HL xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the...
... values of the restricted substances by weight in homogenous material are in Electrical and Electronic Equipment: -. RU Jan / Sr. Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. EN55022, AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B. -. EN-18 Mar. 30, 2012 Date EN60950-1 RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction...Via Lepetit, 40, 20020 Lainate (MI) Italy Tel: +39-02-939-921, Fax: +39-02 9399-2913 www.acer.it Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer G246HL G246HL xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the...
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...for this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Model Number: G246HL SKU Number: G246HL xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Name of Responsible Party: Address of the FCC Rules. The following ...254-298-4000 Fax : 254-298-4147 www.acer.com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St. A. S. Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San ...
...for this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Model Number: G246HL SKU Number: G246HL xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Name of Responsible Party: Address of the FCC Rules. The following ...254-298-4000 Fax : 254-298-4147 www.acer.com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St. A. S. Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San ...
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...The more energy we can save you money by the U.S. More information refers to http://www.energystar.gov or http:// www.energystar.gov/powermangement Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • Automatically go into "display sleep" ...and "computer sleep" mode after 15 and 30 minute of inactivity respectively. • Wake the monitor when it is committed to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark. What is proud to offer products and services worldwide that ...
...The more energy we can save you money by the U.S. More information refers to http://www.energystar.gov or http:// www.energystar.gov/powermangement Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • Automatically go into "display sleep" ...and "computer sleep" mode after 15 and 30 minute of inactivity respectively. • Wake the monitor when it is committed to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark. What is proud to offer products and services worldwide that ...