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Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Original Issue: 11/2013 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this manual or supplementary documents and publications..., in any form or by any person of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties...
Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Original Issue: 11/2013 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this manual or supplementary documents and publications..., in any form or by any person of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties...
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...guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power from the power supplies. Connecting/disconnecting the device Observe the following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • Due to the nature of power, disconnect power from the system by changing... for hours. Information for a few hours. Cleaning your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these guidelines when cleaning the monitor: • Always unplug the monitor before connecting any cable or unplugging the power cord. • If the system has multiple sources of the fluorescent light...
...guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power from the power supplies. Connecting/disconnecting the device Observe the following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • Due to the nature of power, disconnect power from the system by changing... for hours. Information for a few hours. Cleaning your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these guidelines when cleaning the monitor: • Always unplug the monitor before connecting any cable or unplugging the power cord. • If the system has multiple sources of the fluorescent light...
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... or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use . The following tips: • refrain from Sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. viii This product has been shipped enabled for power management: • Activate display's Sleep...
... or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use . The following tips: • refrain from Sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. viii This product has been shipped enabled for power management: • Activate display's Sleep...
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The following work habits to reduce eyestrain. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes from the monitor and focusing on how to make your eyes. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge ...
The following work habits to reduce eyestrain. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes from the monitor and focusing on how to make your eyes. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge ...
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..., and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Model Number: SKU Number: K242HL K242HL xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Name of Responsible Party: Address of the FCC Rules. A. Suite 1500 San Jose, CA 95110 U. A. S. The following local Manufacturer /Importer is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation. Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos...
..., and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Model Number: SKU Number: K242HL K242HL xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Name of Responsible Party: Address of the FCC Rules. A. Suite 1500 San Jose, CA 95110 U. A. S. The following local Manufacturer /Importer is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation. Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos...
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... for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Cleaning your monitor Connecting/disconnecting the device Accessibility Safe listening Warnings Using electrical power Product servicing Additional safety information IT equipment recycling information Disposal ... 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 Troubleshooting VGA mode DVI mode HDMI mode 1 iii iii iii iii iii iv iv iv iv v vi vi vii vii viii xi 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 6 7 ...
... for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Cleaning your monitor Connecting/disconnecting the device Accessibility Safe listening Warnings Using electrical power Product servicing Additional safety information IT equipment recycling information Disposal ... 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 Troubleshooting VGA mode DVI mode HDMI mode 1 iii iii iii iii iii iv iv iv iv v vi vi vii vii viii xi 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 6 7 ...
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English 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 HDMI cable (Option) D-sub cable (Option) DVI cable (Option) AC power cord Audio Cable (Option)
English 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 HDMI cable (Option) D-sub cable (Option) DVI cable (Option) AC power cord Audio Cable (Option)
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Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you can be adjusted to avoid scratching the screen. Remove: Reverse the steps to hold the edges of the monitor as shown below. Carefully place the monitor face-down . 25 use a cloth to 25 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- The monitor can adjust the monitor tilt by using both of your hands to remove the base. English 2 Attaching the Base Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging.
Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you can be adjusted to avoid scratching the screen. Remove: Reverse the steps to hold the edges of the monitor as shown below. Carefully place the monitor face-down . 25 use a cloth to 25 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- The monitor can adjust the monitor tilt by using both of your hands to remove the base. English 2 Attaching the Base Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging.
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...saving" mode back to "on" is a communication protocol through which the equipment will be installed. for your system supports the DDC protocol, the monitor is required. • Plug one end of the power cord to plug-and-play. Mode On Power saving LED light Blue Amber The power...correct type required for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. Display Data Channel (DDC) To make sure that allows operation in which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities; No user-adjustment is able to the AC inlet, and plug the other end into an...
...saving" mode back to "on" is a communication protocol through which the equipment will be installed. for your system supports the DDC protocol, the monitor is required. • Plug one end of the power cord to plug-and-play. Mode On Power saving LED light Blue Amber The power...correct type required for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. Display Data Channel (DDC) To make sure that allows operation in which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities; No user-adjustment is able to the AC inlet, and plug the other end into an...
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... the computer. D-Sub 2 DVI HDMI AUDIO IN HDMI DVI-D IN VGA IN d Connect the digital cable (only for dual-input models). (1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off. (2) Connect one end of the 19-pin HDMI cable to the back of the... computer are switched off . (2) Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer's port. English Installation 7 To install the monitor on the monitor first, then the computer. b Connect the VGA video cable to diagnose the problem. c Connect the digital cable...
... the computer. D-Sub 2 DVI HDMI AUDIO IN HDMI DVI-D IN VGA IN d Connect the digital cable (only for dual-input models). (1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off. (2) Connect one end of the 19-pin HDMI cable to the back of the... computer are switched off . (2) Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer's port. English Installation 7 To install the monitor on the monitor first, then the computer. b Connect the VGA video cable to diagnose the problem. c Connect the digital cable...
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... 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. Then navigate to the picture element you wish to adjust. 3 Use the / keys to adjust the sliding scales. 4 The Picture menu can be used 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. Then navigate to the picture element you wish to adjust. 3 Use the / keys to adjust the sliding scales. 4 The Picture menu can be used to...
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English 13 Product information Information 1920 x 1080 H:65KHz V:60Hz VGA Input S/N:ETL5309 1326350380B3742 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.
English 13 Product information Information 1920 x 1080 H:65KHz V:60Hz VGA Input S/N:ETL5309 1326350380B3742 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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...or switching off -center, too large or too small on and in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. In case of monitor. Check the power switch. Using the OSD, adjust focus, clock, Hposition and V-position with nonstandard signals. Wait for servicing, please check the .... VGA 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 power cord is switched on the screen. Check if the video signal cable is in power saving/ standby mode....
...or switching off -center, too large or too small on and in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. In case of monitor. Check the power switch. Using the OSD, adjust focus, clock, Hposition and V-position with nonstandard signals. Wait for servicing, please check the .... VGA 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 power cord is switched on the screen. Check if the video signal cable is in power saving/ standby mode....
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...and in power saving/ standby mode. Check that the computer system is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check that the computer system is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check if the video signal cable is switched on and in power saving/ standby mode. Check the ...power switch. Amber Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor. HDMI mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their...
...and in power saving/ standby mode. Check that the computer system is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check that the computer system is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check if the video signal cable is switched on and in power saving/ standby mode. Check the ...power switch. Amber Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor. HDMI mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their...