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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 How to adjust a setting 14 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 How to adjust a setting 14 Troubleshooting 19
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... same image is recovered slowly by changing the image or turning off the Power Switch for hours. P201W SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. NOTES · Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may find slightly uneven...
... same image is recovered slowly by changing the image or turning off the Power Switch for hours. P201W SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. NOTES · Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may find slightly uneven...
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.... Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other factors greatly increase the risk of other controls may complain of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your leg muscles EN-3 Finding your comfort zone Find your company's health and safety department. The following tips: • refrain from...
.... Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other factors greatly increase the risk of other controls may complain of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your leg muscles EN-3 Finding your comfort zone Find your company's health and safety department. The following tips: • refrain from...
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... 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 by...graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in recycling, please visit the following websites: Worldwide: http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm EN-4 Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than your documents, ...
... 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 by...graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in recycling, please visit the following websites: Worldwide: http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm EN-4 Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than your documents, ...
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P201W 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 · AC Power Cord · DVI Cable · D-Sub Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) · User Manual · Quick Start Guide EN-5
P201W 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 · AC Power Cord · DVI Cable · D-Sub Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) · User Manual · Quick Start Guide EN-5
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... adjust the tilt of the monitor by arrow below . EN-6 Remove: Depress the release button as indicated first before removing the base and follow the arrow direction to optimize the best ... the base. SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to remove it. P201W Attaching / Removing the Base Install: Align the release button on the bottom of the monitor with the corresponding slots on the bottom of the...
... adjust the tilt of the monitor by arrow below . EN-6 Remove: Depress the release button as indicated first before removing the base and follow the arrow direction to optimize the best ... the base. SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to remove it. P201W Attaching / Removing the Base Install: Align the release button on the bottom of the monitor with the corresponding slots on the bottom of the...
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... the screen, as screen is the correct type required for the country in which the equipment will be installed. SAFETY PRECAUTION · Avoid placing the monitor, or any other light sources may reflect on the power cord to avoid damage to the cable. · Do not expose the... first to rain, excessive moisture, or dust. · Do not cover the ventilation slots or openings of the monitor. The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for your area. · This monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in a place where there is required. · Plug one end of...
... the screen, as screen is the correct type required for the country in which the equipment will be installed. SAFETY PRECAUTION · Avoid placing the monitor, or any other light sources may reflect on the power cord to avoid damage to the cable. · Do not expose the... first to rain, excessive moisture, or dust. · Do not cover the ventilation slots or openings of the monitor. The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for your area. · This monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in a place where there is required. · Plug one end of...
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...signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse 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. EN-8 The recovery time from the display controller, as indicated by ...state back to ON state is able to Plug and Play with your system if your installation easier, the monitor is around 3 seconds. P201W Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the amber-color power LED. DDC To make your system ...
...signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse 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. EN-8 The recovery time from the display controller, as indicated by ...state back to ON state is able to Plug and Play with your system if your installation easier, the monitor is around 3 seconds. P201W Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the amber-color power LED. DDC To make your system ...
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DESCRIPTION Red Green Blue Monitor Ground DDC-return R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT P201W 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 DDC-return R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT P201W 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
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... used as a user mode is suggested to perform the Auto Setup under Windows "Full Screen" pattern or using the pattern in the table below. The monitor is capable of the mode is matched, the user can store their preferred modes in the user modes. When none of storing up to store... 9 user modes. For optimum adjustment, the user is the new display information must have 1 KHz difference for horizontal frequency or 1 Hz for different modes, the monitor has default setting modes that are different from the default modes.
... used as a user mode is suggested to perform the Auto Setup under Windows "Full Screen" pattern or using the pattern in the table below. The monitor is capable of the mode is matched, the user can store their preferred modes in the user modes. When none of storing up to store... 9 user modes. For optimum adjustment, the user is the new display information must have 1 KHz difference for horizontal frequency or 1 Hz for different modes, the monitor has default setting modes that are different from the default modes.
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... to the troubleshooting section to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Connect power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to diagnose the problem. P201W INSTALLATION To install the monitor to the computer. 1-2 Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. This sequence is very..., please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer's port. 2. Make sure both the...
... to the troubleshooting section to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Connect power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to diagnose the problem. P201W INSTALLATION To install the monitor to the computer. 1-2 Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. This sequence is very..., please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer's port. 2. Make sure both the...
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... Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. Unstable Picture · Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is · Using OSD, adjust RESOLUTION, CLOCK, missing, center CLOCK-PHASE, H-POSITION and V- Abnormal Picture shift...mismatch. EN-19 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 their default settings. P201W TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD...
... Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. Unstable Picture · Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is · Using OSD, adjust RESOLUTION, CLOCK, missing, center CLOCK-PHASE, H-POSITION and V- Abnormal Picture shift...mismatch. EN-19 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 their default settings. P201W TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD...
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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 their default settings. (DVI Mode) P201W Problems No Picture Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. EN-20 LED OFF · Check the power switch. · Check if AC power cord is ON.
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 their default settings. (DVI Mode) P201W Problems No Picture Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. EN-20 LED OFF · Check the power switch. · Check if AC power cord is ON.
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...-21 ENERGY STAR qualified home electronic products in a cost effective way and without sacrificing quality or product features. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. l Wake the computer from Sleep mode by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of all electricity used to... off position use up to http://www.energystar.gov and http://www.energystar.gov/powermangement. P201W ENERGY STAR is applicable only to Acer LCD Monitor with an ENERGY STAR logo This product has been shipped enabled for energy efficiency. Products that gives people the power to protect ...
...-21 ENERGY STAR qualified home electronic products in a cost effective way and without sacrificing quality or product features. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. l Wake the computer from Sleep mode by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of all electricity used to... off position use up to http://www.energystar.gov and http://www.energystar.gov/powermangement. P201W ENERGY STAR is applicable only to Acer LCD Monitor with an ENERGY STAR logo This product has been shipped enabled for energy efficiency. Products that gives people the power to protect ...
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..., Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that production units of the same product will continue comply with the requirements. EN60950-1:2001 RoHS Directive 2002/95.../EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in force to assure that : Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer P201W P201W xxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following harmonized ...
..., Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that production units of the same product will continue comply with the requirements. EN60950-1:2001 RoHS Directive 2002/95.../EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in force to assure that : Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer P201W P201W xxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following harmonized ...
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... device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Model Number: P201W SKU Number: P201W xxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. The following local Manufacturer /Importer is subject to the following two conditions...
... device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Model Number: P201W SKU Number: P201W xxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. The following local Manufacturer /Importer is subject to the following two conditions...