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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 recorded on the label ... this publication may be made periodically to the information in any form or by any person of Acer Incorporated. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks 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 recorded on the label ... this publication may be made periodically to the information in any form or by any person of Acer Incorporated. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of...
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...LCD screen, an afterimage of the previous screen may remain after switching the image, when the same image is displayed for your monitor Please carefully follow these instructions carefully. Follow all power cords from the power supplies. iii Cleaning your safety and comfort Safety ...instructions Read these guidelines when cleaning the monitor: • Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides. English Special notes on...
...LCD screen, an afterimage of the previous screen may remain after switching the image, when the same image is displayed for your monitor Please carefully follow these instructions carefully. Follow all power cords from the power supplies. iii Cleaning your safety and comfort Safety ...instructions Read these guidelines when cleaning the monitor: • Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides. English Special notes on...
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Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to remove the strain on your leg muscles Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, ... screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by looking away from the monitor and focusing on how to computer use . viii English • numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation • aching, soreness or tenderness • pain, ...
Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to remove the strain on your leg muscles Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, ... screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by looking away from the monitor and focusing on how to computer use . viii English • numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation • aching, soreness or tenderness • pain, ...
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... Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of Responsible Party: Contact Person: Phone No.: Fax No.: LCD Monitor K N242HYL KN242HYL xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St. The following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: Model Number: SKU...
... Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of Responsible Party: Contact Person: Phone No.: Fax No.: LCD Monitor K N242HYL KN242HYL xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St. The following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: Model Number: SKU...
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... Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Cleaning your monitor iii English Connecting/disconnecting the device iii Accessibility iv Safe listening iv Warnings iv Using electrical power iv... 2 Connecting the Power cord 3 Power saving 3 Display Data Channel (DDC) 3 Connector pin assignment 4 Standard timing table 6 Installation 7 Users controls 8 Acer eColor Management 9 Adjusting the OSD settings 10 Adjusting the picture quality 10 Adjusting the OSD position 11 Adjusting the setting 12 Product information 13 Troubleshooting...
... Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Cleaning your monitor iii English Connecting/disconnecting the device iii Accessibility iv Safe listening iv Warnings iv Using electrical power iv... 2 Connecting the Power cord 3 Power saving 3 Display Data Channel (DDC) 3 Connector pin assignment 4 Standard timing table 6 Installation 7 Users controls 8 Acer eColor Management 9 Adjusting the OSD settings 10 Adjusting the picture quality 10 Adjusting the OSD position 11 Adjusting the setting 12 Product information 13 Troubleshooting...
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English 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 DVI cable (Optional) AC Power cord Audio cable (Optional) 1
English 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 DVI cable (Optional) AC Power cord Audio cable (Optional) 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 acloth to avoid scratching the screen. ① ② Remove: Reverse the steps to 25 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- Carefully place the monitor face-down . 25 2 SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT To optimize the viewing position, you can be adjusted to remove the base. English ATTACHING THE BASE Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging.
The monitor can adjust the monitor tilt by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor as shown below. use acloth to avoid scratching the screen. ① ② Remove: Reverse the steps to 25 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- Carefully place the monitor face-down . 25 2 SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT To optimize the viewing position, you can be adjusted to remove the base. English ATTACHING THE BASE Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging.
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... the DDC2B standard. 3 English Connecting the Power cord • Checkfirsttomakesurethatthepowercordyouuseisthecorrecttyperequiredforyourarea. • The monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities; Power saving The monitor will be switched to the AC inlet, and plug the other end into an AC outlet. •...
... the DDC2B standard. 3 English Connecting the Power cord • Checkfirsttomakesurethatthepowercordyouuseisthecorrecttyperequiredforyourarea. • The monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities; Power saving The monitor will be switched to the AC inlet, and plug the other end into an AC outlet. •...
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Description 9 +5 V 10 Logic ground 11 Monitor ground 12 DDC-serial data 13 H-sync 14 V-sync 15 DDC-serial clock 24-pin color display signal cable* PIN No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Description ... 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Description NC +5 V power GND (return for +5 V hsync.vsync) Hot-plug detection TMDS data 0- Description 1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue 4 Monitor ground 5 DDC-return 6 R-ground 7 G-ground 8 B-ground 5 10 15 PIN No. TMDS data 0+ TMDS data 0/5 shield NC NC TMDS clock shield TMDS clock+ DDC TMDS clock...
Description 9 +5 V 10 Logic ground 11 Monitor ground 12 DDC-serial data 13 H-sync 14 V-sync 15 DDC-serial clock 24-pin color display signal cable* PIN No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Description ... 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Description NC +5 V power GND (return for +5 V hsync.vsync) Hot-plug detection TMDS data 0- Description 1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue 4 Monitor ground 5 DDC-return 6 R-ground 7 G-ground 8 B-ground 5 10 15 PIN No. TMDS data 0+ TMDS data 0/5 shield NC NC TMDS clock shield TMDS clock+ DDC TMDS clock...
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...computer are switched off . c Connect the digital cable (only for dual-input models). (1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. This sequence is very important. 5 If the monitor does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3 Optional:Connect ... Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the LCD monitor and the lineout port on the computer with the audio cable. 4 Turn on the monitor and computer Turn on the monitor first, then the computer. Connect the HDMI cable to the computer. 2 Connect the power...
...computer are switched off . c Connect the digital cable (only for dual-input models). (1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. This sequence is very important. 5 If the monitor does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3 Optional:Connect ... Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the LCD monitor and the lineout port on the computer with the audio cable. 4 Turn on the monitor and computer Turn on the monitor first, then the computer. Connect the HDMI cable to the computer. 2 Connect the power...
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... indicates: "No Cable Connect" or "No Signal" 8 Lights up to activate the volume OSD menu. AUTO Auto Adjust: Press this button to your monitor. (a) VGA input (b) DVI input (c) HDMI input(Option) As you cycle through the sources you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings. It may ... following messages on VGA port.) MENU OSD functions Press this button to appear. Users controls English Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF. INPUT Input Key Use Input key to select from different video sources that may take 1 or 2 seconds for the image...
... indicates: "No Cable Connect" or "No Signal" 8 Lights up to activate the volume OSD menu. AUTO Auto Adjust: Press this button to your monitor. (a) VGA input (b) DVI input (c) HDMI input(Option) As you cycle through the sources you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings. It may ... following messages on VGA port.) MENU OSD functions Press this button to appear. Users controls English Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF. INPUT Input Key Use Input key to select from different video sources that may take 1 or 2 seconds for the image...
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Use the // keys to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. The OSD can be used for general reference only. For advanced settings, please refer to adjust the sliding scales. 4. Then ... Config and other image-related qualities. 5. Actual product specifications may vary. English Adjusting the OSD settings Note: The following page: Adjusting the picture quality Picture Acer eColor Management Blue Light OFF Brightness 100 Contrast 50 H.Position 0 V.Position 0 Focus 0 Clock 0 Exit Entert 1. Press the MENU key to the picture...
Use the // keys to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. The OSD can be used for general reference only. For advanced settings, please refer to adjust the sliding scales. 4. Then ... Config and other image-related qualities. 5. Actual product specifications may vary. English Adjusting the OSD settings Note: The following page: Adjusting the picture quality Picture Acer eColor Management Blue Light OFF Brightness 100 Contrast 50 H.Position 0 V.Position 0 Focus 0 Clock 0 Exit Entert 1. Press the MENU key to the picture...
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English Product information Information 1920x1080 H:68KHz V:60Hz VGA Input S/N: ETRLA00803104000502400 Exit 1. Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up the OSD. 2. Press the MENU key to bring up for current input. 13 Using the / keys, select Information from the OSD.
English Product information Information 1920x1080 H:68KHz V:60Hz VGA Input S/N: ETRLA00803104000502400 Exit 1. Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up the OSD. 2. Press the MENU key to bring up for current input. 13 Using the / keys, select Information from the OSD.
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... image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or switching off -center, too large or too small on your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of monitor. Using the OSD menu, adjust focus, clock, H-position and V-position with nonstandard signals. Wait for servicing, please ...self-diagnose the problem. Check the power switch. Remedy Using the OSD menu, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. Check if the power cord is switched on and in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. Check if the ...
... image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or switching off -center, too large or too small on your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of monitor. Using the OSD menu, adjust focus, clock, H-position and V-position with nonstandard signals. Wait for servicing, please ...self-diagnose the problem. Check the power switch. Remedy Using the OSD menu, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. Check if the power cord is switched on and in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. Check if the ...
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...on and in power saving/ standby mode. 15 Off Amber Check the power switch. Check that the computer system is properly connected to the monitor. Check if the AC power cord is switched on and in power saving/standby mode. Check if the computer system is properly connected to ...the monitor. Amber Check if the video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check if the video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. English DVI mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue ...
...on and in power saving/ standby mode. 15 Off Amber Check the power switch. Check that the computer system is properly connected to the monitor. Check if the AC power cord is switched on and in power saving/standby mode. Check if the computer system is properly connected to ...the monitor. Amber Check if the video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check if the video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. English DVI mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue ...