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... the video cable to the computer. 1-2 (only Dual-Input Model) 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. 1-3 (only HDMI Model) Connect one end of dust. · Never use the computer's...19-pin HDMI cable to a properly grounded, AC outlet. 3. Do not allow anything metallic into the monitor openings. Connecting Your Monitor to the computer's port. 2. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. This sequence is fully inserted in a working electrical device such as...
... the video cable to the computer. 1-2 (only Dual-Input Model) 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. 1-3 (only HDMI Model) Connect one end of dust. · Never use the computer's...19-pin HDMI cable to a properly grounded, AC outlet. 3. Do not allow anything metallic into the monitor openings. Connecting Your Monitor to the computer's port. 2. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. This sequence is fully inserted in a working electrical device such as...
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This device generates, uses, and can be attached to this product. CE declaration of conformity Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that may cause undesired operation. Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other relevant provisions of EMC Directive 89... à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. LCD Monitor Quick Setup Guide able protection against harmful interference in accordance with EMC regulations. tions. Notice: Peripheral devices Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, ...
This device generates, uses, and can be attached to this product. CE declaration of conformity Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that may cause undesired operation. Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other relevant provisions of EMC Directive 89... à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. LCD Monitor Quick Setup Guide able protection against harmful interference in accordance with EMC regulations. tions. Notice: Peripheral devices Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, ...
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LCD Monitor Quick Setup Guide Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by Users in Private Household in a manner that it over to ...
LCD Monitor Quick Setup Guide Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by Users in Private Household in a manner that it over to ...
User Manual
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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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... or a pixel lit all of the time. · Due to the nature of 99.99% or more. EN-1 SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. Turn off the Power Switch for hours. In this case, the screen is displayed for hours.
... or a pixel lit all of the time. · Due to the nature of 99.99% or more. EN-1 SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. Turn off the Power Switch for hours. In this case, the screen is displayed for hours.
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... working conditions, personal health and other controls may lead to qualified service personnel. Users are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your leg muscles EN-3 Incorrect computer usage may result in damage and will often require extensive work habits, stress, inadequate working...
... working conditions, personal health and other controls may lead to qualified service personnel. Users are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your leg muscles EN-3 Incorrect computer usage may result in damage and will often require extensive work habits, stress, inadequate working...
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...point downward when looking at the middle of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your eyes from the monitor and focusing on a couch or bed. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level...provide suggestions on how to minimize neck strain Taking care of time. The following websites: Worldwide: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm EN-4 Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your ...
...point downward when looking at the middle of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your eyes from the monitor and focusing on a couch or bed. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level...provide suggestions on how to minimize neck strain Taking care of time. The following websites: Worldwide: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm EN-4 Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your ...
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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 Adapter · AC Power Cord · Audio Cable (Optional) · D-Sub Cable (Optional) · DVI Cable (Optional) · User Manual · Quick Start Guide S231HL LCD monitor P/N:MU.LNZ00.001 $'0 2010 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 Adapter · AC Power Cord · Audio Cable (Optional) · D-Sub Cable (Optional) · DVI Cable (Optional) · User Manual · Quick Start Guide S231HL LCD monitor P/N:MU.LNZ00.001 $'0 2010 EN-5
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... from its packaging. SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to hold the edges of the monitor as indi- cated by using both of your hands to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- Note:Take care when.... 2 Ensure that the base is locked onto the monitor stand arm. use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen. 1 Attach the the monitor stand arm to avoid injuring yourself. The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor by arrow below . Carefully place the monitor face-down as shown in the figure below . 5...
... from its packaging. SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to hold the edges of the monitor as indi- cated by using both of your hands to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- Note:Take care when.... 2 Ensure that the base is locked onto the monitor stand arm. use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen. 1 Attach the the monitor stand arm to avoid injuring yourself. The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor by arrow below . Carefully place the monitor face-down as shown in the figure below . 5...
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... power cord to the AC Inlet, plug another end to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides. Place the monitor just below guidelines when cleaning the monitor. · Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. · Use a soft cloth to a proper AC outlet. · For unit using at 120 V AC: Use a UL ... SVT wire and plug rated 10 A/125 V. · For unit using at 220/240 V AC (outside of U.S.): Use a Cord Set consisting of the monitor. Always put the monitor in a place where there is the correct type required for the country in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. The...
... power cord to the AC Inlet, plug another end to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides. Place the monitor just below guidelines when cleaning the monitor. · Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. · Use a soft cloth to a proper AC outlet. · For unit using at 120 V AC: Use a UL ... SVT wire and plug rated 10 A/125 V. · For unit using at 220/240 V AC (outside of U.S.): Use a Cord Set consisting of the monitor. Always put the monitor in a place where there is the correct type required for the country in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. The...
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... signal from Active OFF state back to Plug and Play with your system if your installation easier, the monitor is activated. The DDC (Display Data Channel) is around 3 seconds. EN-8 Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the amber-color power LED. State ON Power Saving Mode...will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is able to ON state is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. The...
... signal from Active OFF state back to Plug and Play with your system if your installation easier, the monitor is activated. The DDC (Display Data Channel) is around 3 seconds. EN-8 Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the amber-color power LED. State ON Power Saving Mode...will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is able to ON state is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. The...
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DESCRIPTION +5V Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock 19-pin color display signal cable* 1917151311 9 7 5 3 1 1816141210 8 6 4 2 PIN No. Description 1 TMDS Data2+ 3 TMDS Data2- 5 TMDS ... Data0 Shield 10 TMDS Clock+ 12 TMDS Clock- 14 Reserved (N.C. 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 19-pin color display signal cable* 1917151311 9 7 5 3 1 1816141210 8 6 4 2 PIN No. Description 1 TMDS Data2+ 3 TMDS Data2- 5 TMDS ... Data0 Shield 10 TMDS Clock+ 12 TMDS Clock- 14 Reserved (N.C. 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.
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... stuhreedbiogtithatlhceabmleo(noitnolyr afonrddcuoaml-pinupteurt amreodpeolws).ered-OFF. b Connect one end of the 19-pin HDMI cable to the back of the adapter to the monitor and the other end to a properly grounded, AC outlet . 4. Connect the Audio Cable(Only Audio-Input Model)(Optional) 3. DC D-Sub ... port. 1-3 (only for HDMI models) Connect one end of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer's port. 2. b. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to the...
... stuhreedbiogtithatlhceabmleo(noitnolyr afonrddcuoaml-pinupteurt amreodpeolws).ered-OFF. b Connect one end of the 19-pin HDMI cable to the back of the adapter to the monitor and the other end to a properly grounded, AC outlet . 4. Connect the Audio Cable(Only Audio-Input Model)(Optional) 3. DC D-Sub ... port. 1-3 (only for HDMI models) Connect one end of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer's port. 2. b. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to the...
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... messages on right top side of screen to appear. MENU OSD functions Press this button to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. It may be connected to your monitor. (a) VGA input (b) DVI input (c) HDMI input As you cycle through the sources you quickly select the most commonly..." EN-13 VGA or DVI or HDMI If either VGA or DVI input is turned ON. USER CONTROLS Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF. Lights up to set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus. Using the Shortcut Menu Press the function button to activate the Auto...
... messages on right top side of screen to appear. MENU OSD functions Press this button to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. It may be connected to your monitor. (a) VGA input (b) DVI input (c) HDMI input As you cycle through the sources you quickly select the most commonly..." EN-13 VGA or DVI or HDMI If either VGA or DVI input is turned ON. USER CONTROLS Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF. Lights up to set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus. Using the Shortcut Menu Press the function button to activate the Auto...
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You can use the OSD to open the OSD. The OSD can be used to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. Adjusting the OSD settings Note: The following page: Adjusting the picture quality 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select ...
You can use the OSD to open the OSD. The OSD can be used to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. Adjusting the OSD settings Note: The following page: Adjusting the picture quality 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select ...
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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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...183; Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. Abnormal Picture Display is ON. TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of the image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or powering OFF the...be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. 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 and...
...183; Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. Abnormal Picture Display is ON. TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of the image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or powering OFF the...be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. 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 and...
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... is properly connected 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 ON. LED OFF · Check the power switch. Abnormal Sound (Only AudioInput model) (Optional)... audio cable with the host PC is connected. · Check if the volume setup of computer system is in minimum position and try to the monitor. EN-20 (DVI/HDMI mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their ...
... is properly connected 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 ON. LED OFF · Check the power switch. Abnormal Sound (Only AudioInput model) (Optional)... audio cable with the host PC is connected. · Check if the volume setup of computer system is in minimum position and try to the monitor. EN-20 (DVI/HDMI mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their ...
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... Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment: -. Easy Lai /Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. EN55022, AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B. -. EN61000-3-2, Class D -. ix Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Tel : 886-2-... SA Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928 Manno Switzerland Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer S231HL S2**HL ("*" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC...
... Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment: -. Easy Lai /Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. EN55022, AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B. -. EN61000-3-2, Class D -. ix Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Tel : 886-2-... SA Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928 Manno Switzerland Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer S231HL S2**HL ("*" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC...
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...cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product Name: Main Model Number: Series Model Number: 23"W LCD Monitor S231HL S2**HL Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. A. The following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation.... Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.: 254-298-4000 Fax No.: 254-298-4147 EN-22 San Jose, CA 95110 U. S. www.acer.com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part...
...cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product Name: Main Model Number: Series Model Number: 23"W LCD Monitor S231HL S2**HL Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. A. The following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation.... Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.: 254-298-4000 Fax No.: 254-298-4147 EN-22 San Jose, CA 95110 U. S. www.acer.com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part...