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...not be damaged if dropped, sharply hit, or touched with a sharp or abrasive implement. • Put your monitor in a location with the AC power available in your location. • Locate your monitor does not operate normally-in CD-ROM packaged with a damp cloth when necessary, but there are powered-OFF.... the power cable has been damaged. This sequence is on but be sure to provide adequate ventilation. • Do not expose the monitor to rain or use the computer's power cable to the computer's port. Do not allow anything to user's guide in particular, if there ...
...not be damaged if dropped, sharply hit, or touched with a sharp or abrasive implement. • Put your monitor in a location with the AC power available in your location. • Locate your monitor does not operate normally-in CD-ROM packaged with a damp cloth when necessary, but there are powered-OFF.... the power cable has been damaged. This sequence is on but be sure to provide adequate ventilation. • Do not expose the monitor to rain or use the computer's power cable to the computer's port. Do not allow anything to user's guide in particular, if there ...
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...CE declaration of with your other computing devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may be disposed of Conformity Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that interference will help . Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other household waste. Notice: Peripheral devices Only ...the setting of Waste Equipment by one or more information about where you purchased the product. Operation with EMC regulations. LCD Monitor Quick Setup Guide Operation is likely to radio communications. For more of the FCC Rules. This device generates, uses, and...
...CE declaration of with your other computing devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may be disposed of Conformity Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that interference will help . Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other household waste. Notice: Peripheral devices Only ...the setting of Waste Equipment by one or more information about where you purchased the product. Operation with EMC regulations. LCD Monitor Quick Setup Guide Operation is likely to radio communications. For more of the FCC Rules. This device generates, uses, and...
User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Special notes on LCD monitors 1 Information for your safety and comfort 2 Unpacking 5 Attaching/Removing the base 6 Screen position adjustment 6 Connecting the power cord 7 Safety precaution 7 Cleaning your monitor 7 Power saving 8 DDC 8 Connector Pin Assignment 9 Standard Timing Table 11 Installation 12 User controls 13 Troubleshooting 19
TABLE OF CONTENTS Special notes on LCD monitors 1 Information for your safety and comfort 2 Unpacking 5 Attaching/Removing the base 6 Screen position adjustment 6 Connecting the power cord 7 Safety precaution 7 Cleaning your monitor 7 Power saving 8 DDC 8 Connector Pin Assignment 9 Standard Timing Table 11 Installation 12 User controls 13 Troubleshooting 19
User Manual
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...; 3D visual effects require 3D compatible software, nVidia® 3D Vision™ glasses and a compatible 3D graphics card. SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. NOTES • Due to make sure the flicker disappears. • You may find slightly uneven brightness...
...; 3D visual effects require 3D compatible software, nVidia® 3D Vision™ glasses and a compatible 3D graphics card. SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. NOTES • Due to make sure the flicker disappears. • You may find slightly uneven brightness...
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... headaches after long hours of physical injury after prolonged use. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other factors greatly increase the risk of a computer. LCD Pixel Statement...
... headaches after long hours of physical injury after prolonged use. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other factors greatly increase the risk of a computer. LCD Pixel Statement...
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... clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a couch or bed. The following websites: Worldwide: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm EN-4 Eyes • Rest your eyes...shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfort able reach • if you view your monitor more than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at the center of your desk to ...
... clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a couch or bed. The following websites: Worldwide: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm EN-4 Eyes • Rest your eyes...shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfort able reach • if you view your monitor more than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at the center of your desk to ...
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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. • LCD Monitor • HDMI Cabel (Optional) • 3D Glasses • AC Power Cord • D-Sub Cable (Optional) • DVI Cable (Optional) • Audio Cable (Optional) • User Manual • Quick Start Guide EN-5
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. • LCD Monitor • HDMI Cabel (Optional) • 3D Glasses • AC Power Cord • D-Sub Cable (Optional) • DVI Cable (Optional) • Audio Cable (Optional) • User Manual • Quick Start Guide EN-5
User Manual
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...SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to hold the edges of the monitor as bottom of the monitor with the indicated first before removing the corresponding base and follow the arrow direction slots on the bottom of your hands to...the Depress the release button as shown in the figure below . The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor by arrow below . EN-6 Install: Remove: Align the release button on a stable surface -- Carefully place the monitor face-down as indicated by using both of the base. Attaching / Removing...
...SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to hold the edges of the monitor as bottom of the monitor with the indicated first before removing the corresponding base and follow the arrow direction slots on the bottom of your hands to...the Depress the release button as shown in the figure below . The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor by arrow below . EN-6 Install: Remove: Align the release button on a stable surface -- Carefully place the monitor face-down as indicated by using both of the base. Attaching / Removing...
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... any other light sources may reflect on the power cord to avoid damage to the cable. • Do not expose the monitor to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides. CONNECTING THE POWER CORD • Check first to a proper AC outlet. • For unit ...A, 250 V. No user-adjustment is the correct type required for the country in a place where there is fragile. Place the monitor just below guidelines when cleaning the monitor. • Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth to rain, excessive moisture, or dust. • Do not cover the ventilation slots...
... any other light sources may reflect on the power cord to avoid damage to the cable. • Do not expose the monitor to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides. CONNECTING THE POWER CORD • Check first to a proper AC outlet. • For unit ...A, 250 V. No user-adjustment is the correct type required for the country in a place where there is fragile. Place the monitor just below guidelines when cleaning the monitor. • Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth to rain, excessive moisture, or dust. • Do not cover the ventilation slots...
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... or mouse is activated. The DDC (Display Data Channel) is able to ON state is around 3 seconds. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the amber-color power LED. The recovery time from the display controller,... Play with your system if your system also supports DDC protocol. EN-8 DDC To make your installation easier, the monitor is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing.
... or mouse is activated. The DDC (Display Data Channel) is able to ON state is around 3 seconds. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the amber-color power LED. The recovery time from the display controller,... Play with your system if your system also supports DDC protocol. EN-8 DDC To make your installation easier, the monitor is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing.
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DESCRIPTION +5V Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock EN-9 DESCRIPTION Red Green Blue Monitor Ground Self Test R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 5 1 10 6 15 11 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
DESCRIPTION +5V Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock EN-9 DESCRIPTION Red Green Blue Monitor Ground Self Test R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 5 1 10 6 15 11 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
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... section to the computer's port. 1-3 HDMI Cable (Only HDMI-Input Model) a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Connect the Audio Cable(Only Audio-Input Model)(Optional) 3. This sequence is ... 32 1-3 1-2 1-1 EN-12 b. Connect power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. INSTALLATION To install the monitor to a properly grounded AC outlet. 4. Connect the VGA video cable to the computer. 2....
... section to the computer's port. 1-3 HDMI Cable (Only HDMI-Input Model) a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Connect the Audio Cable(Only Audio-Input Model)(Optional) 3. This sequence is ... 32 1-3 1-2 1-1 EN-12 b. Connect power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. INSTALLATION To install the monitor to a properly grounded AC outlet. 4. Connect the VGA video cable to the computer. 2....
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... to indicate currently selected input source. Using the Shortcut Menu Press the function button to open the shortcut menu. It may be connected to your monitor. (a) VGA input (b) DVI input (c) HDMI input As you cycle through the sources you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings. USER CONTROLS ...activate the Auto Adjustment function. Lights up to indicate the power is used to appear. Empowering: Press the Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. VGA or DVI or HDMI If either VGA or DVI input is selected ,but the VGA...
... to indicate currently selected input source. Using the Shortcut Menu Press the function button to open the shortcut menu. It may be connected to your monitor. (a) VGA input (b) DVI input (c) HDMI input As you cycle through the sources you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings. USER CONTROLS ...activate the Auto Adjustment function. Lights up to indicate the power is used to appear. Empowering: Press the Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. VGA or DVI or HDMI If either VGA or DVI input is selected ,but the VGA...
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.... 4 The Picture menu can use the OSD to adjust. For advanced settings, please refer 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 adjust the current Brightness, Contrast, Colour Temp, Auto...
.... 4 The Picture menu can use the OSD to adjust. For advanced settings, please refer 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 adjust the current Brightness, Contrast, Colour Temp, Auto...
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Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Information from the OSD. EN-18 Product information 1920 x 2205p H: 54KHz V: 24Hz HDMI 3D Input 1920 x 1080 H: 129KHz V: 120Hz Output S/N: ETL53091326350380B3472 1 Press the MENU key to bring up for current input.
Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Information from the OSD. EN-18 Product information 1920 x 2205p H: 54KHz V: 24Hz HDMI 3D Input 1920 x 1080 H: 129KHz V: 120Hz Output S/N: ETL53091326350380B3472 1 Press the MENU key to bring up for current input.
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...· Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. LED OFF · Check the power switch. Unstable Picture · Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is · Using OSD, adjust RESOLUTION, CLOCK, missing, center CLOCK-PHASE,... H-POSITION and V- TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of the image before changing...
...· Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. LED OFF · Check the power switch. Unstable Picture · Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is · Using OSD, adjust RESOLUTION, CLOCK, missing, center CLOCK-PHASE,... H-POSITION and V- TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of the image before changing...
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... or game console has 3D mode turned ON. LED displays amber color · Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. · Check if the power of computer system is sufficiently charged. If necessary, adjust your viewing position. · Select "Auto" from the OSD ...to the monitor. EN-20 Ensure the 3D glasses are switched ON. (DVI Mode) P ro b le ms Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust ...
... or game console has 3D mode turned ON. LED displays amber color · Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. · Check if the power of computer system is sufficiently charged. If necessary, adjust your viewing position. · Select "Auto" from the OSD ...to the monitor. EN-20 Ensure the 3D glasses are switched ON. (DVI Mode) P ro b le ms Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust ...
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it Hereby declare that: P rod uc t: Trade Name: M odel Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer GN245HQ GN245HQ xxxxxx; ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z, or blank) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives, and that ...comply with regard to esta blishing a framework for the setting of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment: -. Easy Lai /Manager Regulatio n, Acer Inc Nov. 18, 2010 Date EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: -. The maximum c once ntr ...
it Hereby declare that: P rod uc t: Trade Name: M odel Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer GN245HQ GN245HQ xxxxxx; ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z, or blank) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives, and that ...comply with regard to esta blishing a framework for the setting of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment: -. Easy Lai /Manager Regulatio n, Acer Inc Nov. 18, 2010 Date EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: -. The maximum c once ntr ...
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... device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer GN245HQ GN245HQ xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. A.
... device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer GN245HQ GN245HQ xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. A.
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... to the information in any form or by any person of such revisions or changes. © 2010 All Rights Reserved. 3D Monitor User Guide Original Issue: 11/2010 Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in this publication without ...obligation to notify any means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopy, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the...
... to the information in any form or by any person of such revisions or changes. © 2010 All Rights Reserved. 3D Monitor User Guide Original Issue: 11/2010 Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in this publication without ...obligation to notify any means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopy, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the...