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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 Assingment 9 Standard Timing Table 11 Installation 12 User controls 13 How to adjust a setting 14 Troubleshooting 20
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 Assingment 9 Standard Timing Table 11 Installation 12 User controls 13 How to adjust a setting 14 Troubleshooting 20
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... by changing the image or turning off the Power Switch and then turn it on again to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use . NOTES · Due to make sure the flicker disappears. · You may flicker during initial use . · The LCD screen has effective pixels of 99.99% or more. P221W...
... by changing the image or turning off the Power Switch and then turn it on again to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use . NOTES · Due to make sure the flicker disappears. · You may flicker during initial use . · The LCD screen has effective pixels of 99.99% or more. P221W...
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...: Install the power supply unit before removing the power supply unit from the power supplies. Information for your earing. • Gradually increase the volume until you can 't hear people speaking near you. Keep this product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. Safe listening Follow these instructions, suggested by placing the product on an unstable cart, stand or table. Follow all power cords...
...: Install the power supply unit before removing the power supply unit from the power supplies. Information for your earing. • Gradually increase the volume until you can 't hear people speaking near you. Keep this product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. Safe listening Follow these instructions, suggested by placing the product on an unstable cart, stand or table. Follow all power cords...
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... height to achieve maximum comfort. nel when: • the power cord or plug is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. P221W Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from staying too long in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward • stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on the recorded image...
... height to achieve maximum comfort. nel when: • the power cord or plug is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. P221W Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from staying too long in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward • stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on the recorded image...
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... light source • minimizing room light by : • placing your display in recycling, please visit the following work 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 display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows...
... light source • minimizing room light by : • placing your display in recycling, please visit the following work 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 display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows...
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P221W 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 · 15-pin D-Sub Cable · DVI Cable · AC Power Cord (Only Dual-Input Model) · User Manual · Quick Start Guide EN-5
P221W 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 · 15-pin D-Sub Cable · DVI Cable · AC Power Cord (Only Dual-Input Model) · User Manual · Quick Start Guide EN-5
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EN-6 The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor by arrow below . Remove: Depress the release button as indicated by using both of your hands to remove it. P221W Attaching / Removing the Base Install: Align the release button on the bottom of the monitor with the corresponding slots on the bottom of the monitor as shown in the figure below . SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you...
EN-6 The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor by arrow below . Remove: Depress the release button as indicated by using both of your hands to remove it. P221W Attaching / Removing the Base Install: Align the release button on the bottom of the monitor with the corresponding slots on the bottom of the monitor as shown in the figure below . SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you...
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... V AC (outside of U.S.): Use a Cord Set consisting of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A, 250 V. EN-7 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 adequate ventilation. · Avoid placing the monitor against a bright background or where sun- lways unplug the monitor before cleaning. light or other heavy...
... V AC (outside of U.S.): Use a Cord Set consisting of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A, 250 V. EN-7 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 adequate ventilation. · Avoid placing the monitor against a bright background or where sun- lways unplug the monitor before cleaning. light or other heavy...
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... is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. EN-8 DDC To make your system also supports DDC protocol. P221W Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the amber-color power LED. State ON Power Saving Mode LED Light Blue Amber The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard...
... is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. EN-8 DDC To make your system also supports DDC protocol. P221W Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the amber-color power LED. State ON Power Saving Mode LED Light Blue Amber The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard...
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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 P221W 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 P221W 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
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... This sequence is very important. 4. Connect the VGA video cable to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. P221W INSTALLATION To install the monitor to the computer. 1-2 Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) 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 monitor and computer are powered-OFF.
... This sequence is very important. 4. Connect the VGA video cable to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. P221W INSTALLATION To install the monitor to the computer. 1-2 Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) 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 monitor and computer are powered-OFF.
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USER CONTROLS P221W 3 4 6 5 5 12 Front Panel Controls 1.Power Switch: To turn ON or OFF the power. 2.Power LED: Lights up to indicate the power is turned ON. 3.Empowering / Exit: 1) When OSD menu is in active status, this button will act as EXIT-KEY(EXIT OSD menu). 2) When OSD menu is in off status, press this button to select scenario mode. 4.Auto Adjust button / Exit: 1)When OSD menu is in active status, this button will act as EXIT-KEY (EXIT OSD menu). 2)When...
USER CONTROLS P221W 3 4 6 5 5 12 Front Panel Controls 1.Power Switch: To turn ON or OFF the power. 2.Power LED: Lights up to indicate the power is turned ON. 3.Empowering / Exit: 1) When OSD menu is in active status, this button will act as EXIT-KEY(EXIT OSD menu). 2) When OSD menu is in off status, press this button to select scenario mode. 4.Auto Adjust button / Exit: 1)When OSD menu is in active status, this button will act as EXIT-KEY (EXIT OSD menu). 2)When...
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... you want to adjust any other function, repeat steps 2-4. · P/X Series OSD behave When user press "MENU" button on front bezel 1 2 1. Acer eColor Management If selected to change the settings of the current function. 5. Press the MENU-button to select the desired function. 3. If you want to adjust. 4. Press < or > to activate the OSD window. 2. To exit and save, select the exit function. P221W HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING 1.
... you want to adjust any other function, repeat steps 2-4. · P/X Series OSD behave When user press "MENU" button on front bezel 1 2 1. Acer eColor Management If selected to change the settings of the current function. 5. Press the MENU-button to select the desired function. 3. If you want to adjust. 4. Press < or > to activate the OSD window. 2. To exit and save, select the exit function. P221W HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING 1.
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· Acer eColor Management OSD P221W · Operation instructions Acer eColor Management Step 1: Press " Key " to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes Step 2: Press "" to select the mode Step 3: Press " Key " to confirm the mode and run Auto Adjust Automatic Adjustment Step 1: Press " Auto Key "to initial scenario mode Step 2: Press " Auto Key " again to perform an Auto Adjust EN-15
· Acer eColor Management OSD P221W · Operation instructions Acer eColor Management Step 1: Press " Key " to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes Step 2: Press "" to select the mode Step 3: Press " Key " to confirm the mode and run Auto Adjust Automatic Adjustment Step 1: Press " Auto Key "to initial scenario mode Step 2: Press " Auto Key " again to perform an Auto Adjust EN-15
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USER If selected to "USER" item, will appear the Standard OSD I. Only Analog Input Model EN-16 · Features and Benefits P221W 2.
USER If selected to "USER" item, will appear the Standard OSD I. Only Analog Input Model EN-16 · Features and Benefits P221W 2.
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Brightness Adjusts the background brightness of the screen image. ACM ACM (Adaptive Contrast Management): ACM ON/OFF Switch, default is "OFF" Focus Adjusts picture Focus.(available in Analog mode only) Clock Adjusts picture Clock.(available in Analog mode only) EN-17 P221W II. Only Dual Input Model · ADJUSTING THE PICTURE The descriptions for function control LEDS Main Menu icon Sub Menu icon Sub Menu item Description Contrast Adjusts the contrast between the foreground andbackground of the screenimage.
Brightness Adjusts the background brightness of the screen image. ACM ACM (Adaptive Contrast Management): ACM ON/OFF Switch, default is "OFF" Focus Adjusts picture Focus.(available in Analog mode only) Clock Adjusts picture Clock.(available in Analog mode only) EN-17 P221W II. Only Dual Input Model · ADJUSTING THE PICTURE The descriptions for function control LEDS Main Menu icon Sub Menu icon Sub Menu item Description Contrast Adjusts the contrast between the foreground andbackground of the screenimage.
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Set the color temperature to warm white. User /Red User /Green Adjusts Red/Green/Blue intensity. P221W Main Menu Icon Sub Menu Sub Menu Icon Item H. Position N/A Warm N/A Cool Description Adjust the horizontal position. (available in Analog mode only) Adjust the vertical position. (available in Analog mode only) Set the color temperature to cool white. N/A Espanol N/A Italiano N/A N/A N/A Suomi N/A Nederlands EMEA version OSD only N/A Pyccknn EN-18 User /Blue N/A English N/A N/A Deutsch N/A Francais Multi-language selection. Position V.
Set the color temperature to warm white. User /Red User /Green Adjusts Red/Green/Blue intensity. P221W Main Menu Icon Sub Menu Sub Menu Icon Item H. Position N/A Warm N/A Cool Description Adjust the horizontal position. (available in Analog mode only) Adjust the vertical position. (available in Analog mode only) Set the color temperature to cool white. N/A Espanol N/A Italiano N/A N/A N/A Suomi N/A Nederlands EMEA version OSD only N/A Pyccknn EN-18 User /Blue N/A English N/A N/A Deutsch N/A Francais Multi-language selection. Position V.
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.... Show the resolution, H/V frequency on andinput port of the OSD. EN-19 Position Adjust the vertical position of current input timing. N/A Analog Select input signal from analog (D-Sub) Digital N/A (only Select input signal from digital(DVI) Dual-Inp- (only Dual-Input Model) utModel) N/A DDC/CI Turn ON/OFF DDC/CI support N/A Informati- N/A Exit Save user adjustment and OSD disappear. P221W Main Menu Icon Sub Menu Icon Sub Menu Item Description H. V. Position Adjust the horizontal position of Autoconfigurationand set the color temperature to Cool...
.... Show the resolution, H/V frequency on andinput port of the OSD. EN-19 Position Adjust the vertical position of current input timing. N/A Analog Select input signal from analog (D-Sub) Digital N/A (only Select input signal from digital(DVI) Dual-Inp- (only Dual-Input Model) utModel) N/A DDC/CI Turn ON/OFF DDC/CI support N/A Informati- N/A Exit Save user adjustment and OSD disappear. P221W Main Menu Icon Sub Menu Icon Sub Menu Item Description H. V. Position Adjust the horizontal position of Autoconfigurationand set the color temperature to Cool...
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... input signal frequency mismatch. LED OFF · Check the power switch. Display is properly connected to their default settings. Unstable Picture · Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is ON. EN-20 Using OSD, in case of missing full-screen size image, please select other resolution or other vertical refresh timing. · Wait for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. (VGA Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness...
... input signal frequency mismatch. LED OFF · Check the power switch. Display is properly connected to their default settings. Unstable Picture · Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is ON. EN-20 Using OSD, in case of missing full-screen size image, please select other resolution or other vertical refresh timing. · Wait for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. (VGA Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness...
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EN-21 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) P221W Problems No Picture Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. LED OFF · Check the power switch. · Check if AC power cord is ON.
EN-21 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) P221W Problems No Picture Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. LED OFF · Check the power switch. · Check if AC power cord is ON.
