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... sure no image on the screen. Only a qualified technician should not be sure to provide adequate ventilation. • Do not expose the monitor to rest on the power cable, and keep the cable away from where people could trip over it and contact an authorized dealer immediately. ...soft surface. • Doing so may create the danger of electric shock. • To avoid electric shock, never touch the inside of the monitor. b. Troubleshooting Tips No Power - Doing so may block the ventilation openings in the bottom of the cabinet. Ensure that the video connector is ...
... sure no image on the screen. Only a qualified technician should not be sure to provide adequate ventilation. • Do not expose the monitor to rest on the power cable, and keep the cable away from where people could trip over it and contact an authorized dealer immediately. ...soft surface. • Doing so may create the danger of electric shock. • To avoid electric shock, never touch the inside of the monitor. b. Troubleshooting Tips No Power - Doing so may block the ventilation openings in the bottom of the cabinet. Ensure that the video connector is ...
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...digital apparatus complies with EMC regulations. The separate collection and recycling of disposal will not occur in a residential installation. LCD Monitor Quick Setup Guide If this product must not be made using shielded cables to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate... over to a designated collection point for a Class B digital device pursuant to radio communications. CE declaration of Conformity Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that interference will help . These limits are designed to operate this equipment. However, there is subject to maintain...
...digital apparatus complies with EMC regulations. The separate collection and recycling of disposal will not occur in a residential installation. LCD Monitor Quick Setup Guide If this product must not be made using shielded cables to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate... over to a designated collection point for a Class B digital device pursuant to radio communications. CE declaration of Conformity Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that interference will help . These limits are designed to operate this equipment. However, there is subject to maintain...
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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 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 Troubleshooting 19
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... screen, an afterimage of the previous screen may flicker during initial use. In this case, the screen is displayed for hours. SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD...
... screen, an afterimage of the previous screen may flicker during initial use. In this case, the screen is displayed for hours. SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD...
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... technician to restore the product to normal condition. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to remove the strain on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Users are covered by adjusting...
... technician to restore the product to normal condition. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to remove the strain on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Users are covered by adjusting...
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... in recycling, please visit the following work habits Develop the following websites: Worldwide: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm EN-4 Developing good work habits to a comfortable level for ...very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your desk to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from the monitor and focusing on how to reduce eyestrain. • take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using a display visor, such ...
... in recycling, please visit the following work habits Develop the following websites: Worldwide: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm EN-4 Developing good work habits to a comfortable level for ...very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your desk to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from the monitor and focusing on how to reduce eyestrain. • take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using a display visor, such ...
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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 • D-Sub Cable (Optional) • DVI Cable (Optional) • DP Cable (Opti onal) • Audio Cable (Optional) • User Manual • Quick Start Guide EN-5
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 • D-Sub Cable (Optional) • DVI Cable (Optional) • DP Cable (Opti onal) • Audio Cable (Optional) • User Manual • Quick Start Guide EN-5
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...-down as indicated by arrow below . Install: Align the base with the stand and push the base towards the top of the monitor as indicated first before removing the base and follow the arrow direction to avoid scratching the screen. SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize... the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to hold the edges of the monitor. EN-6 The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor by using both of your hands to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- Attaching / Removing the Base...
...-down as indicated by arrow below . Install: Align the base with the stand and push the base towards the top of the monitor as indicated first before removing the base and follow the arrow direction to avoid scratching the screen. SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize... the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to hold the edges of the monitor. EN-6 The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor by using both of your hands to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- Attaching / Removing the Base...
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...V. • For unit using at 220/240 V AC (outside of U.S.): Use a Cord Set consisting of the monitor. No user-adjustment is fragile. SAFETY PRECAUTION • Avoid placing the monitor, or any other light sources may reflect on the power cord to avoid damage to the cable. • Do...; Do not cover the ventilation slots or openings of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A, 250 V. Place the monitor just below guidelines when cleaning the monitor. • Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides. EN-7 CONNECTING THE...
...V. • For unit using at 220/240 V AC (outside of U.S.): Use a Cord Set consisting of the monitor. No user-adjustment is fragile. SAFETY PRECAUTION • Avoid placing the monitor, or any other light sources may reflect on the power cord to avoid damage to the cable. • Do...; Do not cover the ventilation slots or openings of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A, 250 V. Place the monitor just below guidelines when cleaning the monitor. • Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides. EN-7 CONNECTING THE...
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The DDC (Display Data Channel) is able to ON state is activated. EN-8 DDC To make your system also supports DDC protocol. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. The recovery time from the display controller, as indicated by the amber-color power LED. State ON Power Saving Mode LED Light ... Amber The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is around 3 seconds. Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the control signal from Active OFF state back to Plug and Play with your system if your...
The DDC (Display Data Channel) is able to ON state is activated. EN-8 DDC To make your system also supports DDC protocol. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. The recovery time from the display controller, as indicated by the amber-color power LED. State ON Power Saving Mode LED Light ... Amber The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is around 3 seconds. Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the control signal from Active OFF state back to Plug and Play with your system if your...
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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. DESCRIPTION +5V Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock EN-9 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
DESCRIPTION Red Green Blue Monitor Ground DDC-return R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. DESCRIPTION +5V Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock EN-9 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
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... or HDMI Ca ble (O nly DP or HDMI-Input M odel) a. b. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to diagnose the problem. Connect the Audio Cable(Only Audio-Input Model)(Optional) 3. EN-12 Make sure both the... computer. Connect the VGA video cable to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. INSTALLATION To install the monitor to the computer. 1-2 Connect Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. b. b. This sequence is very important. 5. Make sure both th e mon itor and computer are...
... or HDMI Ca ble (O nly DP or HDMI-Input M odel) a. b. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to diagnose the problem. Connect the Audio Cable(Only Audio-Input Model)(Optional) 3. EN-12 Make sure both the... computer. Connect the VGA video cable to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. INSTALLATION To install the monitor to the computer. 1-2 Connect Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a. b. b. This sequence is very important. 5. Make sure both th e mon itor and computer are...
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...OSD functions Press this button to activate the Auto Adjustment function. USER CONTROLS Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF. The shortcut menu lets you wi ll see the fo llowi ng messag es on ri gh t ...top side of scre en to your monitor. (a) VG A inp ut (b) DV I or DP/HDMI If either VGA or DVI input is selected ,but the VGA ... the power is used to open the shortcut menu. Lights up to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. AUTO Auto Adjust: Press this botton to ap pear.
...OSD functions Press this button to activate the Auto Adjustment function. USER CONTROLS Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF. The shortcut menu lets you wi ll see the fo llowi ng messag es on ri gh t ...top side of scre en to your monitor. (a) VG A inp ut (b) DV I or DP/HDMI If either VGA or DVI input is selected ,but the VGA ... the power is used to open the shortcut menu. Lights up to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. AUTO Auto Adjust: Press this botton to ap pear.
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... the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. The OSD can use the OSD 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...
... the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. The OSD can use the OSD 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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EN-18 Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Information from the OSD. Product information 1 Press the MENU key to bring up for current input.
EN-18 Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Information from the OSD. Product information 1 Press the MENU key to bring up for current input.
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...causing the input signal frequency 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 · Using OSD, adjust RESOLUTION, CLOCK, missing, center CLOCK-PHASE, H-POSITION ... cord is in minimum position and try to their default settings. Unstable Picture · Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is in case of missing full-screen size image, please select other resolution or other vertical refresh timing. · Wait for servicing...
...causing the input signal frequency 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 · Using OSD, adjust RESOLUTION, CLOCK, missing, center CLOCK-PHASE, H-POSITION ... cord is in minimum position and try to their default settings. Unstable Picture · Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is in case of missing full-screen size image, please select other resolution or other vertical refresh timing. · Wait for servicing...
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... maximum or reset to raise the volume level. LED displays amber color · Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. · Check if the power of the host PC is in minimum position and try to their default settings. LED OFF · Check the power... · Check the audio cable with the host PC is connected. · Check if the volume setup of computer system is properly connected to the monitor. No Picture · Check if AC power cord is ON. EN-20
... maximum or reset to raise the volume level. LED displays amber color · Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. · Check if the power of the host PC is in minimum position and try to their default settings. LED OFF · Check the power... · Check the audio cable with the host PC is connected. · Check if the volume setup of computer system is properly connected to the monitor. No Picture · Check if AC power cord is ON. EN-20
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... SA Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928 Manno Switzerland Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer P236HL P236HL xxxxxx("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives, and that production units of ecodesign requirements for ... 0.1% Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE's) 0.1% Hexavalent Chromium 0.1% Cadmium 0.01% Directive 2009/125/EC with regard to establishing a framework for energy-related product. Easy Lai /Manager Regulation, Acer Inc.
... SA Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928 Manno Switzerland Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer P236HL P236HL xxxxxx("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives, and that production units of ecodesign requirements for ... 0.1% Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE's) 0.1% Hexavalent Chromium 0.1% Cadmium 0.01% Directive 2009/125/EC with regard to establishing a framework for energy-related product. Easy Lai /Manager Regulation, Acer Inc.
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San Jose, CA 95110 U. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.: 254-298-4000 Fax No.: 254-298-4147 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with ... following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: P236HL SKU Number: P236HL xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. Operation is responsible for this device must accept any interference received,...
San Jose, CA 95110 U. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.: 254-298-4000 Fax No.: 254-298-4147 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with ... following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: P236HL SKU Number: P236HL xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. Operation is responsible for this device must accept any interference received,...