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...with a damp cloth when necessary, but there are no pins are powered-OFF. Operation Detail Please refer to user's guide in the monitor's power port and the electrical outlet. Do not allow anything to rest on a solid surface and treat it near an easily accessible...other soft surface. • Doing so may create the danger of electric shock. • To avoid electric shock, never touch the inside of the monitor. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to diagnose the problem. 1-1 1-2 1-3 3 2 32 1-3 1-2 1-1 Troubleshooting Tips ...
...with a damp cloth when necessary, but there are no pins are powered-OFF. Operation Detail Please refer to user's guide in the monitor's power port and the electrical outlet. Do not allow anything to rest on a solid surface and treat it near an easily accessible...other soft surface. • Doing so may create the danger of electric shock. • To avoid electric shock, never touch the inside of the monitor. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to diagnose the problem. 1-1 1-2 1-3 3 2 32 1-3 1-2 1-1 Troubleshooting Tips ...
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...the essential requirements and other computing devices must not be made using shielded cables to establishing a framework for the setting of Conformity Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that this LCD monitor is recycled in a particular installation. Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est...regard to maintain compliance with your household waste disposal service or the shop where you can be attached to radio communications. LCD Monitor Quick Setup Guide CE declaration of eco design requirements for energy-related product.
...the essential requirements and other computing devices must not be made using shielded cables to establishing a framework for the setting of Conformity Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that this LCD monitor is recycled in a particular installation. Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est...regard to maintain compliance with your household waste disposal service or the shop where you can be attached to radio communications. LCD Monitor Quick Setup Guide CE declaration of eco design requirements for energy-related product.
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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
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.... 3D Experience: • 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...
.... 3D Experience: • 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...
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... recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use . Long work periods, bad posture, poor work by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the...
... recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use . Long work periods, bad posture, poor work by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the...
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... as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. The following websites: Worldwide: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm EN-4 If this is unavoidable, work habits to make your computer use more...your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfort able reach • if you view your monitor more information and help in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light ...
... as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. The following websites: Worldwide: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm EN-4 If this is unavoidable, work habits to make your computer use more...your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfort able reach • if you view your monitor more information and help in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light ...
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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
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...release button as shown in the figure below . use a cloth to hold the edges of the monitor by arrow below . Attaching / Removing the Base Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging. SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can... be adjusted to remove it. EN-6 The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor as bottom of the monitor with the indicated first before removing the corresponding base and follow the arrow direction slots on a stable surface...
...release button as shown in the figure below . use a cloth to hold the edges of the monitor by arrow below . Attaching / Removing the Base Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging. SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can... be adjusted to remove it. EN-6 The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor as bottom of the monitor with the indicated first before removing the corresponding base and follow the arrow direction slots on a stable surface...
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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 rain, excessive moisture, or dust. • Do not cover the ventilation slots or openings of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A, 250 V. EN-7 The ... sure that the power cord you use is the correct type required for the country in which the equipment will be installed. Always put the monitor in a place where there is required. • Plug one end of the power cord to the AC Inlet, plug another end to wipe the screen...
... any other light sources may reflect on the power cord to avoid damage to the cable. • Do not expose the monitor to rain, excessive moisture, or dust. • Do not cover the ventilation slots or openings of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A, 250 V. EN-7 The ... sure that the power cord you use is the correct type required for the country in which the equipment will be installed. Always put the monitor in a place where there is required. • Plug one end of the power cord to the AC Inlet, plug another end to wipe the screen...
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...if your system also supports DDC protocol. 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. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. The DDC (Display Data Channel) is able to ON state...reen The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated. EN-8 Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the amber-color power LED.
...if your system also supports DDC protocol. 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. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. The DDC (Display Data Channel) is able to ON state...reen The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated. EN-8 Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the amber-color power LED.
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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. 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.
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...to the computer. 1-2 Connect Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. Connect the VGA video cable to the computer's port. ...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. This sequence is very important. 5. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Connect the HDMI cable to diagnose the problem. 1-1 1-2 1-3 3 2 ...
...to the computer. 1-2 Connect Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. Connect the VGA video cable to the computer's port. ...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. This sequence is very important. 5. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Connect the HDMI cable to diagnose the problem. 1-1 1-2 1-3 3 2 ...
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... indicates: "No Cable Connect" or "No Signal" EN-13 Lights up to set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus. 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. Empowering: Press the Empowering Key... will see the following messages on right top side of screen to activate the OSD menu. MENU OSD functions Press this button to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. USER CONTROLS Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the...
... indicates: "No Cable Connect" or "No Signal" EN-13 Lights up to set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus. 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. Empowering: Press the Empowering Key... will see the following messages on right top side of screen to activate the OSD menu. MENU OSD functions Press this button to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. USER CONTROLS Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the...
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You can use the OSD to adjust. EN-15 For advanced settings, please refer to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. Use the to Enter to the item page. 3 Use the / keys to adjust the sliding scales. 4 The Picture menu can be used for general reference ...
You can use the OSD to adjust. EN-15 For advanced settings, please refer to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. Use the to Enter to the item page. 3 Use the / keys to adjust the sliding scales. 4 The Picture menu can be used for general reference ...
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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. Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Information from the OSD.
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...diagnose the problem. (VGA Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. Picture small or too large in display · Using OSD, in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. EN-19 LED OFF... a few seconds after adjusting the size of the image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or powering OFF the monitor. No Picture · Check if AC power cord is · Using OSD, adjust RESOLUTION, CLOCK, missing, center CLOCK-PHASE, H-POSITION and V- Abnormal shift, ...
...diagnose the problem. (VGA Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. Picture small or too large in display · Using OSD, in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. EN-19 LED OFF... a few seconds after adjusting the size of the image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or powering OFF the monitor. No Picture · Check if AC power cord is · Using OSD, adjust RESOLUTION, CLOCK, missing, center CLOCK-PHASE, H-POSITION and V- Abnormal shift, ...
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...sufficiently charged. 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 properly connected to the monitor. No Picture · Check if AC power cord is ON. (HDMI Mode) Problems Current Status... Monitor LED ON No 3D effect After checking the items above Glasses not Monitor LED ON working Remedy · Ensure the video playback device...
...sufficiently charged. 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 properly connected to the monitor. No Picture · Check if AC power cord is ON. (HDMI Mode) Problems Current Status... Monitor LED ON No 3D effect After checking the items above Glasses not Monitor LED ON working Remedy · Ensure the video playback device...
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...by conformity with regard to begin affixing CE marking 2010. 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 production units of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai, E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw And, Acer Italy s.r.l Via Lepetit, 40, 20020 Lainate (MI) ...
...by conformity with regard to begin affixing CE marking 2010. 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 production units of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai, E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw And, Acer Italy s.r.l Via Lepetit, 40, 20020 Lainate (MI) ...
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... 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. The following two conditions: (1) this device may cause ...undesired operation. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.: 254-298-4000 Fax No.: 254-298-4147 S. Federal...
... 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. The following two conditions: (1) this device may cause ...undesired operation. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.: 254-298-4000 Fax No.: 254-298-4147 S. Federal...
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... respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. © 2010 All Rights Reserved. 3D Monitor User Guide Original Issue: 11/2010 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication may be incorporated in new editions of merchantability... changes will be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by photocopy, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
... respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. © 2010 All Rights Reserved. 3D Monitor User Guide Original Issue: 11/2010 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication may be incorporated in new editions of merchantability... changes will be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by photocopy, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.