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... powered-OFF. To prevent overheating, these openings should open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. b. Once the OSD is very important. Also, avoid using the integrated tab or a suitable coin. (for ventilation. If your display. LCD Monitor Quick Setup Guide Press again to toggle between the OSD options...
... powered-OFF. To prevent overheating, these openings should open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. b. Once the OSD is very important. Also, avoid using the integrated tab or a suitable coin. (for ventilation. If your display. LCD Monitor Quick Setup Guide Press again to toggle between the OSD options...
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...the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation. Instead, it is in a particular installation. If this LCD monitor is your responsibility to establishing a framework for the recycling of the FCC rules. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital ... limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in interference to radio communications. CE declaration of Conformity Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. ...
...the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation. Instead, it is in a particular installation. If this LCD monitor is your responsibility to establishing a framework for the recycling of the FCC rules. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital ... limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in interference to radio communications. CE declaration of Conformity Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. ...
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... purpose. Such changes will be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in the space provided below. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the...
... purpose. Such changes will be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in the space provided below. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the...
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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. Keep this case, the screen is displayed for hours. Turn... again to the nature of 0.01% or less such as a missing pixel or a pixel lit all warnings and instructions marked on LCD monitors The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • Due to make sure the flicker disappears. • You may flicker during initial use . •...
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. Keep this case, the screen is displayed for hours. Turn... again to the nature of 0.01% or less such as a missing pixel or a pixel lit all warnings and instructions marked on LCD monitors The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • Due to make sure the flicker disappears. • You may flicker during initial use . •...
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... not be blocked or covered. Never spill liquid of any kind into the product. • To avoid damage of any kind onto or into this monitor ,do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other purposes. • Your device uses one of power indicated on an unstable cart, stand...
... not be blocked or covered. Never spill liquid of any kind into the product. • To avoid damage of any kind onto or into this monitor ,do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other purposes. • Your device uses one of power indicated on an unstable cart, stand...
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... to achieve maximum comfort. Tips and information for comfortable use . The following tips: • refrain from Sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your leg muscles Incorrect computer usage may complain of physical injury.
... to achieve maximum comfort. Tips and information for comfortable use . The following tips: • refrain from Sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your leg muscles Incorrect computer usage may complain of physical injury.
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... following sections provide suggestions on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from the monitor and focusing on how to a comfortable level for extended periods of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your eyes from...
... following sections provide suggestions on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from the monitor and focusing on how to a comfortable level for extended periods of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your eyes from...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING 1 ATTACHING / REMOVING THE BASE 2 SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT 2 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD 3 SAFETY PRECAUTION 3 CLEANING YOUR MONITOR 3 POWER SAVING 4 DDC...4 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 5 STANDARD TIMING TABLE 7 INSTALLATION 8 USER CONTROLS 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 15
TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING 1 ATTACHING / REMOVING THE BASE 2 SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT 2 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD 3 SAFETY PRECAUTION 3 CLEANING YOUR MONITOR 3 POWER SAVING 4 DDC...4 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 5 STANDARD TIMING TABLE 7 INSTALLATION 8 USER CONTROLS 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 15
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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) AC Adapter User Manual Quick Start Guide EN-1
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) AC Adapter User Manual Quick Start Guide EN-1
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...optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to hold the edges of the monitor as indicated by arrow below . EN-2 monitor stand arm. Carefully place the monitor face-down as shown in the figure below . Attach the monitor stand arm to avoid scratching the screen. 1. 2. use a cloth to the ...Ensure that the base is locked onto the base. The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor by using both of your hands to 15 degrees up or 5...
...optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to hold the edges of the monitor as indicated by arrow below . EN-2 monitor stand arm. Carefully place the monitor face-down as shown in the figure below . Attach the monitor stand arm to avoid scratching the screen. 1. 2. use a cloth to the ...Ensure that the base is locked onto the base. The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor by using both of your hands to 15 degrees up or 5...
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... sure that allows operation in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. Always put the monitor in which the equipment will be installed. EN-3 SAFETY PRECAUTION Avoid placing the monitor, or any other end into an AC outlet. For unit using at 120 V AC: Use a UL Listed... cord to the screen, as screen is the correct type required for the country in a place where there is adequate ventilation. Avoid placing the monitor against a bright background or where sun-light or other light sources may reflect on the power cord to avoid damage to the cable. Do...
... sure that allows operation in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. Always put the monitor in which the equipment will be installed. EN-3 SAFETY PRECAUTION Avoid placing the monitor, or any other end into an AC outlet. For unit using at 120 V AC: Use a UL Listed... cord to the screen, as screen is the correct type required for the country in a place where there is adequate ventilation. Avoid placing the monitor against a bright background or where sun-light or other light sources may reflect on the power cord to avoid damage to the cable. Do...
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DDC To make your system also supports DDC protocol. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. The DDC (Display Data Channel) is able to ON state is activated. 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 installation easier, the monitor is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. The recovery time ...
DDC To make your system also supports DDC protocol. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. The DDC (Display Data Channel) is able to ON state is activated. 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 installation easier, the monitor is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. The recovery time ...
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DESCRIPTION +5V Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock EN-5 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 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-5 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 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
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... are powered-OFF. Connect the AC cord to the computer. 1-2 Connect Digital Cable (Only Dual-input model) a. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to your host system, please follow the steps as given below:...Connect Video Cable a. INSTALLATION To install the monitor to diagnose the problem. Connect one end of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer. 2. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. b....
... are powered-OFF. Connect the AC cord to the computer. 1-2 Connect Digital Cable (Only Dual-input model) a. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to your host system, please follow the steps as given below:...Connect Video Cable a. INSTALLATION To install the monitor to diagnose the problem. Connect one end of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer. 2. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. b....
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USER CONTROLS Base Controls Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF. AUTO Auto Adjust: Press this botton to activate the OSD menu. The Auto Adjustment function is active, press the Minus or Plus ... the OSD options. EN-9 Lights up to indicate the power is turned ON. / Minus / Plus: If the OSD is used to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes.
USER CONTROLS Base Controls Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF. AUTO Auto Adjust: Press this botton to activate the OSD menu. The Auto Adjustment function is active, press the Minus or Plus ... the OSD options. EN-9 Lights up to indicate the power is turned ON. / Minus / Plus: If the OSD is used to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes.
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..., Colour Temp, Auto Config and other image-related qualities. For advanced settings, please refer to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. Actual product specifications may vary. Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Picture from the OSD. EN...
..., Colour Temp, Auto Config and other image-related qualities. For advanced settings, please refer to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. Actual product specifications may vary. Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Picture from the OSD. EN...
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Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Information from the OSD. EN-14 Product information 1 Press the MENU key to bring up for current input.
Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Information from the OSD. EN-14 Product information 1 Press the MENU key to bring up for current input.
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...their default settings. Check the power switch. Check if AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor. Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check if the power of computer system is ON. Check if the specification of graphics adapter... and monitor is in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. Using OSD, adjust RESOLUTION, CLOCK, CLOCK-PHASE, H-POSITION and V-POSITION with ...
...their default settings. Check the power switch. Check if AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor. Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check if the power of computer system is ON. Check if the specification of graphics adapter... and monitor is in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. Using OSD, adjust RESOLUTION, CLOCK, CLOCK-PHASE, H-POSITION and V-POSITION with ...
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EN-16 LED OFF Check the power switch. Check if AC power cord is ON. (DVI/HDMI Mode) Problems No Picture Current Status Remedy LED ON Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. 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.
EN-16 LED OFF Check the power switch. Check if AC power cord is ON. (DVI/HDMI Mode) Problems No Picture Current Status Remedy LED ON Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. 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.
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...PBDE's) Hexavalent Chromium 0.1% Cadmium 0.1% 0.1% 0.01% Directive 2009/125/EC with regard to begin affixing CE marking 2010. Easy Lai /Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Tel : 886-2-2696-1234 Fax : 886-2-2696-3535... SA Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928 Manno Switzerland Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer S242HL S242HL 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives, ...
...PBDE's) Hexavalent Chromium 0.1% Cadmium 0.1% 0.1% 0.01% Directive 2009/125/EC with regard to begin affixing CE marking 2010. Easy Lai /Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Tel : 886-2-2696-1234 Fax : 886-2-2696-3535... SA Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928 Manno Switzerland Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer S242HL S242HL 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives, ...