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... or changes. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of Acer Incorporated. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Original Issue: 1/2015 Changes may be incorporated in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are registered...specifically disclaims the implied warranties of purchase information in new editions of Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated. No part of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for a particular purpose. This company makes...
... or changes. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of Acer Incorporated. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Original Issue: 1/2015 Changes may be incorporated in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are registered...specifically disclaims the implied warranties of purchase information in new editions of Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated. No part of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for a particular purpose. This company makes...
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... base before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. • Make sure both the LCD monitor and the computer are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may remain after switching the image, when the same image is recovered slowly by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies. Cleaning your safety and comfort Safety instructions...
... base before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. • Make sure both the LCD monitor and the computer are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may remain after switching the image, when the same image is recovered slowly by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies. Cleaning your safety and comfort Safety instructions...
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... slots as possible. When you need to disconnect power from overheating. The openings should never be operated from the type of internal components and to rest on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is used with this product on the power cord. If you are provided...
... slots as possible. When you need to disconnect power from overheating. The openings should never be operated from the type of internal components and to rest on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is used with this product on the power cord. If you are provided...
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..., as opening or removing covers may expose you need to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in too many devices. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating. • This product's power cord is equipped with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure...
..., as opening or removing covers may expose you need to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in too many devices. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating. • This product's power cord is equipped with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure...
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... enhancements may result in the form of salvaging and disposal of used equipment, as grain, dust or metal powders. acer-group .com for further information on the environment. vi Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other products. Switch off your device in fuel depots, storage and distribution areas...
... enhancements may result in the form of salvaging and disposal of used equipment, as grain, dust or metal powders. acer-group .com for further information on the environment. vi Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other products. Switch off your device in fuel depots, storage and distribution areas...
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... tips: • refrain from Sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your leg muscles viii This product has been shipped enabled for power management: • Activate display's Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. • Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity. • Wake...
... tips: • refrain from Sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your leg muscles viii This product has been shipped enabled for power management: • Activate display's Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. • Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity. • Wake...
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... the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using a display visor, such as open windows, for extended periods of cardboard extended from drying out. The following work habits...
... the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using a display visor, such as open windows, for extended periods of cardboard extended from drying out. The following work habits...
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...8226; EN55022:2010 Class B; F eb. 18 , 2015 Date Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Declaration of ecodesign requirements for the setting of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New..., 40, 20020 Lainate (MI) Italy Tel: +39-02-939-921 ,Fax: +39-02 9399-2913 www.acer.it Declare under our own responsibility that the product: Product: LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: K212HQL SKU Number: K212HQL xxxxxx; ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z, or blank) To which this declaration refers conforms to begin...
...8226; EN55022:2010 Class B; F eb. 18 , 2015 Date Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Declaration of ecodesign requirements for the setting of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New..., 40, 20020 Lainate (MI) Italy Tel: +39-02-939-921 ,Fax: +39-02 9399-2913 www.acer.it Declare under our own responsibility that the product: Product: LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: K212HQL SKU Number: K212HQL xxxxxx; ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z, or blank) To which this declaration refers conforms to begin...
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... Accessibility Safe listening Warnings Using electrical power Product servicing Additional safety information IT equipment recycling information Disposal instructions LCD pixel statement Tips and information for comfortable use Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Unpacking Attaching/removing the base Screen position adjustment Connecting the power cord Power saving Display Data Channel (DDC) Connector pin assignment Standard timing table Installation User controls How to adjust a setting Acer eColor Management User Troubleshooting VGA mode DVI mode 1 iii iii iii iii...
... Accessibility Safe listening Warnings Using electrical power Product servicing Additional safety information IT equipment recycling information Disposal instructions LCD pixel statement Tips and information for comfortable use Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Unpacking Attaching/removing the base Screen position adjustment Connecting the power cord Power saving Display Data Channel (DDC) Connector pin assignment Standard timing table Installation User controls How to adjust a setting Acer eColor Management User Troubleshooting VGA mode DVI mode 1 iii iii iii iii...
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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 Quick start guide AC power cord D-sub cable (Option) DVI cable (Option) EN-1
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 Quick start guide AC power cord D-sub cable (Option) DVI cable (Option) EN-1
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The monitor can adjust the monitor tilt by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor as shown below. use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen. ① ② Remove: Reverse the steps to 25 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you can be adjusted to remove the base. Attaching the Base Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging. Carefully place the monitor face-down . EN-2
The monitor can adjust the monitor tilt by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor as shown below. use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen. ① ② Remove: Reverse the steps to 25 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you can be adjusted to remove the base. Attaching the Base Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging. Carefully place the monitor face-down . EN-2
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...-F cord and plug rated 10 A/250 V. for your system supports the DDC protocol, the monitor is activated. EN-3 Mode On Power saving LED light Blue Amber The power saving mode will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is able to plug-and-play. The monitor supports the DDC2B standard. Connecting the power cord • Check first to make installation easier, so long as indicated by the control signal from "power saving" mode back...
...-F cord and plug rated 10 A/250 V. for your system supports the DDC protocol, the monitor is activated. EN-3 Mode On Power saving LED light Blue Amber The power saving mode will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is able to plug-and-play. The monitor supports the DDC2B standard. Connecting the power cord • Check first to make installation easier, so long as indicated by the control signal from "power saving" mode back...
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Description 13 NC 14 +5 V power 15 GND (return for +5 V hsync.vsync) 16 Hot-plug detection 17 TMDS data 0- 18 TMDS data 0+ 19 TMDS data 0/5 shield 20 NC 21 NC 22 TMDS clock shield 23 TMDS clock+ 24 DDC TMDS clock- Description 1 TMDS data 2- 2 TMDS data 2+ 3 TMDS data 2/4 shield 4 NC 5 NC 6 DDC clock 7 DDC data 8 NC 9 TMDS data 1- 10 TMDS data 1+ 11 TMDS data 1/3 shield 12 NC PIN No. 24-pin color display signal cable* PIN No. EN-5
Description 13 NC 14 +5 V power 15 GND (return for +5 V hsync.vsync) 16 Hot-plug detection 17 TMDS data 0- 18 TMDS data 0+ 19 TMDS data 0/5 shield 20 NC 21 NC 22 TMDS clock shield 23 TMDS clock+ 24 DDC TMDS clock- Description 1 TMDS data 2- 2 TMDS data 2+ 3 TMDS data 2/4 shield 4 NC 5 NC 6 DDC clock 7 DDC data 8 NC 9 TMDS data 1- 10 TMDS data 1+ 11 TMDS data 1/3 shield 12 NC PIN No. 24-pin color display signal cable* PIN No. EN-5
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...-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer's port. 2 Connect the power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor, then 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 switched off . Installation To install the monitor on the monitor first...
...-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer's port. 2 Connect the power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor, then 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 switched off . Installation To install the monitor on the monitor first...
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... VGA and DVI cables are not connected, a floating dialog box indicates: "No Cable Connect" or "No Signal" EN-8 Lights up to activate the Auto Adjustment function. The shortcut menu lets you will see the following messages on right top side of screen to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. AUTO Auto Adjust: Press this botton to set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus. USER CONTROLS Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor...
... VGA and DVI cables are not connected, a floating dialog box indicates: "No Cable Connect" or "No Signal" EN-8 Lights up to activate the Auto Adjustment function. The shortcut menu lets you will see the following messages on right top side of screen to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. AUTO Auto Adjust: Press this botton to set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus. USER CONTROLS Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor...
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... mode Adjusts the settings to confirm the mode and exit the eColor menu. Acer eColor Management Operation instructions Step 1: Press " " Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes Step 2: Press " " or " " to select the mode Step 3: Press " AUTO " Key to reduce power consumption. N/A Movie mode Displays scenes in clearest detail. Features and Benefits Main Menu icon Sub Menu icon Sub Menu item Description N/A User mode User defined...
... mode Adjusts the settings to confirm the mode and exit the eColor menu. Acer eColor Management Operation instructions Step 1: Press " " Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes Step 2: Press " " or " " to select the mode Step 3: Press " AUTO " Key to reduce power consumption. N/A Movie mode Displays scenes in clearest detail. Features and Benefits Main Menu icon Sub Menu icon Sub Menu item Description N/A User mode User defined...
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... adjust. 3 Use the / keys to adjust the sliding scales. 4 The Picture menu can be used to adjust the current Brightness, Contrast, Colour Temp, Auto Config and other image-related qualities. EN-10 Press the MENU key to adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. 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...
... adjust. 3 Use the / keys to adjust the sliding scales. 4 The Picture menu can be used to adjust the current Brightness, Contrast, Colour Temp, Auto Config and other image-related qualities. EN-10 Press the MENU key to adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. 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...
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Adjusting the setting 1 Press the MENU key to adjust the screen Menu Language and other important settings. Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust. 3 The Setting menu can be used to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Setting from the OSD. EN-12
Adjusting the setting 1 Press the MENU key to adjust the screen Menu Language and other important settings. Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust. 3 The Setting menu can be used to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Setting from the OSD. EN-12
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... VGA mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. Check the power switch. Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is properly connected at the back of monitor. Troubleshooting Before sending your system. Wait for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to their default settings. In case of a missing image, please select another resolution or vertical refresh rate. Check...
... VGA mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. Check the power switch. Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is properly connected at the back of monitor. Troubleshooting Before sending your system. Wait for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to their default settings. In case of a missing image, please select another resolution or vertical refresh rate. Check...
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Check the power switch. Check if the video signal cable is properly connected to their default settings. EN-15 DVI mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. Amber Check if the AC power cord is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check that the computer system is switched on and in power saving/ standby mode.
Check the power switch. Check if the video signal cable is properly connected to their default settings. EN-15 DVI mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. Amber Check if the AC power cord is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check that the computer system is switched on and in power saving/ standby mode.