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... identification purposes only and belong to your unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. 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: 05/2016 Changes may be incorporated in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to their respective companies...
... identification purposes only and belong to your unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. 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: 05/2016 Changes may be incorporated in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to their respective companies...
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... the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during initial use . • The LCD screen has 99.99% or more effective pixels. Keep this case, the screen is displayed for a few hours. Connecting/disconnecting the device Observe the following are turned off the power switch and then turn it on again to make sure the flicker disappears...
... the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during initial use . • The LCD screen has 99.99% or more effective pixels. Keep this case, the screen is displayed for a few hours. Connecting/disconnecting the device Observe the following are turned off the power switch and then turn it on again to make sure the flicker disappears...
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... you need to rest on an unstable cart, stand or table. These openings must not be sure to block out noisy surroundings. • Turn the volume down if you . Using electrical power • This product should never be operated from the type of time listening to music at high volume. • Avoid turning up the volume to unplug the power cord from...
... you need to rest on an unstable cart, stand or table. These openings must not be sure to block out noisy surroundings. • Turn the volume down if you . Using electrical power • This product should never be operated from the type of time listening to music at high volume. • Avoid turning up the volume to unplug the power cord from...
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... new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of all servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is a safety feature. Make sure the power outlet is equipped with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure...
... new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of all servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is a safety feature. Make sure the power outlet is equipped with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure...
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... require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other products. For more information and help when recycling, please go to turn off your vehicle engine. acer-group .com for further information on the use of small children. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. vi Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by...
... require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other products. For more information and help when recycling, please go to turn off your vehicle engine. acer-group .com for further information on the use of small children. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. vi Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by...
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...; refrain from Sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working in front of a computer. 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...
...; refrain from Sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working in front of a computer. 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...
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... light source • minimizing room light 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 your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. Display • Keep...
... light source • minimizing room light 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 your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. Display • Keep...
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... 20017 Mazzo di Rho (MI), Italy Tel: +39-02-939-921 ,Fax: +39-02 9399-2913 www.acer.it Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer KA221Q KA221Q XXXXXX; ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z, or blank) We, Acer Incorporated, hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product described above is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonization ... ErP Directive: 2009/125/EC Regulation (EC) No. 1275/ 2008; EN 50564:2011 Year to begin affixing CE marking: 2016. Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Declaration of Conformity We...
... 20017 Mazzo di Rho (MI), Italy Tel: +39-02-939-921 ,Fax: +39-02 9399-2913 www.acer.it Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer KA221Q KA221Q XXXXXX; ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z, or blank) We, Acer Incorporated, hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product described above is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonization ... ErP Directive: 2009/125/EC Regulation (EC) No. 1275/ 2008; EN 50564:2011 Year to begin affixing CE marking: 2016. Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Declaration of Conformity We...
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... device 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 Troubleshooting VGA mode DVI mode 1 iii iii iii iii...
... device 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 Troubleshooting VGA mode DVI mode 1 iii iii iii iii...
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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 Audio Cable (Option) KA221Q D-sub cable (Option) DVI cable (Option) AC power cord
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 Audio Cable (Option) KA221Q D-sub cable (Option) DVI cable (Option) AC power cord
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Carefully place the monitor face-down . 20 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 your hands to remove the base. 2 Attaching the Base Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging. use a cloth to 20 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- The monitor can adjust the monitor tilt by using both of the monitor as shown below.
Carefully place the monitor face-down . 20 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 your hands to remove the base. 2 Attaching the Base Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging. use a cloth to 20 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- The monitor can adjust the monitor tilt by using both of the monitor as shown below.
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... example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. Mode On Power saving LED light Blue Amber The power saving mode will be switched to "power saving" mode by the amber-colored power LED. for the country in either 100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. The cord set consisting of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A/250 V. Power saving The monitor will be installed. 3 Connecting the power cord • Check first to make installation easier, so long as indicated by the control signal from "power saving" mode back...
... example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. Mode On Power saving LED light Blue Amber The power saving mode will be switched to "power saving" mode by the amber-colored power LED. for the country in either 100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. The cord set consisting of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A/250 V. Power saving The monitor will be installed. 3 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 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. 5 24-pin color display signal cable* PIN No. 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. 5 24-pin color display signal cable* PIN No. 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-
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... the computer's port. 2 Connect the power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3 Optional:Connect the audio input socket(AUDIO IN) of the LCD monitor and the line-out port on the computer with the audio cable. 4 Turn on the monitor and computer Turn on the monitor first, then the computer. b Connect the VGA video cable to diagnose the problem. 2 c Connect the digital cable (only for dual-input models). (1) Make sure both the monitor and computer...
... the computer's port. 2 Connect the power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3 Optional:Connect the audio input socket(AUDIO IN) of the LCD monitor and the line-out port on the computer with the audio cable. 4 Turn on the monitor and computer Turn on the monitor first, then the computer. b Connect the VGA video cable to diagnose the problem. 2 c Connect the digital cable (only for dual-input models). (1) Make sure both the monitor and computer...
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... Signal" INPUT Input Key Use Input key to select from different video sources that may take 1 or 2 seconds for the image to activate the Auto Adjustment function. 8 USER CONTROLS Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF. MENU OSD functions Press this button to appear. It may be connected to set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus. VGA or DVI If either VGA or DVI input is used to your monitor. (a) VGA input (b) DVI input As you cycle through the sources you quickly...
... Signal" INPUT Input Key Use Input key to select from different video sources that may take 1 or 2 seconds for the image to activate the Auto Adjustment function. 8 USER CONTROLS Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF. MENU OSD functions Press this button to appear. It may be connected to set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus. VGA or DVI If either VGA or DVI input is used to your monitor. (a) VGA input (b) DVI input As you cycle through the sources you quickly...
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... g . Pictures and photographs appear in unsuitably-lit environments. N/A Movie mode Displays scenes in clearest detail. Settings can be fine-tuned to suit any situation N/A ECO mode Adjusts the settings to confirm the mode and exit the eColor menu. Features and Benefits Main Menu icon Sub Menu icon Sub Menu item Description N/A User mode User defined. 9 Acer eColor Management Operation instructions Step 1: Press " " Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD...
... g . Pictures and photographs appear in unsuitably-lit environments. N/A Movie mode Displays scenes in clearest detail. Settings can be fine-tuned to suit any situation N/A ECO mode Adjusts the settings to confirm the mode and exit the eColor menu. Features and Benefits Main Menu icon Sub Menu icon Sub Menu item Description N/A User mode User defined. 9 Acer eColor Management Operation instructions Step 1: Press " " Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD...
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... 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 use the OSD to adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. You can be used to adjust the current Brightness, Contrast, Colour Temp, Auto Config and other image-related qualities. The OSD can be used for general reference only. 10 Adjusting the OSD settings Note...
... 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 use the OSD to adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. You can be used to adjust the current Brightness, Contrast, Colour Temp, Auto Config and other image-related qualities. The OSD can be used for general reference only. 10 Adjusting the OSD settings Note...
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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.
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.
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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. Image is missing, off the monitor. Wait for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to their default settings. Check the power switch. Check the display setting on and in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. Check if the specification of the image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or...
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. Image is missing, off the monitor. Wait for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to their default settings. Check the power switch. Check the display setting on and in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. Check if the specification of the image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or...
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DVI mode Problem No picture visible 15 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 if the video signal cable is properly connected to their default settings. Check the power switch. Check that the computer system is switched on and in power saving/ standby mode.
DVI mode Problem No picture visible 15 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 if the video signal cable is properly connected to their default settings. Check the power switch. Check that the computer system is switched on and in power saving/ standby mode.