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.... Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of Acer Incorporated. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of purchase information in any form or by any person of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. All Rights Reserved. The serial number and model number are used herein for a particular purpose. No part of this...
.... Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of Acer Incorporated. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of purchase information in any form or by any person of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. All Rights Reserved. The serial number and model number are used herein for a particular purpose. No part of this...
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... following are turned off the power switch for your monitor Please carefully follow these instructions carefully. Keep this case, the screen is displayed for future reference. It may flicker during initial use . • The LCD screen has 99.99% or more effective pixels. Cleaning your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these guidelines when cleaning the monitor: • Always unplug the monitor before connecting any cable or unplugging the power cord. •...
... following are turned off the power switch for your monitor Please carefully follow these instructions carefully. Keep this case, the screen is displayed for future reference. It may flicker during initial use . • The LCD screen has 99.99% or more effective pixels. Cleaning your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these guidelines when cleaning the monitor: • Always unplug the monitor before connecting any cable or unplugging the power cord. •...
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... touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the total If you plug the power cord into is provided. • Never push objects of any kind onto or into this product, make sure that could be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. Warnings • Do not use it after your ears have adjusted...
... touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the total If you plug the power cord into is provided. • Never push objects of any kind onto or into this product, make sure that could be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. Warnings • Do not use it after your ears have adjusted...
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..., as opening or removing covers may interfere with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Unplug this product. • Use the product only with the performance of all servicing to replace the power cord set . Warning! Refer all products plugged into the product • the product was spilled into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. •...
..., as opening or removing covers may interfere with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Unplug this product. • Use the product only with the performance of all servicing to replace the power cord set . Warning! Refer all products plugged into the product • the product was spilled into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. •...
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...: Adjust only those controls that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to turn off your device in fuel depots, storage and distribution areas; Potentially explosive environments Switch off the device near gas pumps at Acer are very conscious of the environmental effects of our business and strive to identify and provide the best working procedures...
...: Adjust only those controls that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to turn off your device in fuel depots, storage and distribution areas; Potentially explosive environments Switch off the device near gas pumps at Acer are very conscious of the environmental effects of our business and strive to identify and provide the best working procedures...
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... adjusting the viewing angle of a computer. viii This product has been shipped enabled for more comfortable computer use . Observe the following section provides tips for power management: • Activate display's Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. • Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity. • Wake the computer from staying too long in front of the monitor, using...
... adjusting the viewing angle of a computer. viii This product has been shipped enabled for more comfortable computer use . Observe the following section provides tips for power management: • Activate display's Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. • Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity. • Wake the computer from staying too long in front of the monitor, using...
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... • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the monitor and focusing on how to keep your eyes. The following work habits to make your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your computer use more relaxing...
... • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the monitor and focusing on how to keep your eyes. The following work habits to make your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your computer use more relaxing...
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... Accessibility Safe listening Warnings Using electrical power Product servicing Additional safety information IT equipment recycling information Disposal instructions LCD pixel statement Tips and information for comfortable use Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Unpacking Attaching/removing the base Screen position adjustment Connecting the power cord Power saving Display Data Channel (DDC) Connector pin assignment Standard timing table Installation User controls How to adjust a setting Acer eColor Management User Troubleshooting VGA mode DVI mode 1 iii iii iii iii...
... Accessibility Safe listening Warnings Using electrical power Product servicing Additional safety information IT equipment recycling information Disposal instructions LCD pixel statement Tips and information for comfortable use Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Unpacking Attaching/removing the base Screen position adjustment Connecting the power cord Power saving Display Data Channel (DDC) Connector pin assignment Standard timing table Installation User controls How to adjust a setting Acer eColor Management User Troubleshooting VGA mode DVI mode 1 iii iii iii iii...
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English 1 Unpacking Please check that the following items are present when you unpack the box, and save the packing materials in case you need to ship or transport the monitor in the future. LCD monitor User's guide Quick start guide D-sub cable(optional) DVI cable (optional) AC power cord Audio Cable (optional)
English 1 Unpacking Please check that the following items are present when you unpack the box, and save the packing materials in case you need to ship or transport the monitor in the future. LCD monitor User's guide Quick start guide D-sub cable(optional) DVI cable (optional) AC power cord Audio Cable (optional)
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Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you can be adjusted to remove the base. Removing: Press the release button as indicated, then pull in the direction of the monitor as shown below. The monitor can adjust the monitor tilt by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the arrow to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down. English 2 Attaching/removing the base Attaching: Align the release button on the bottom of the monitor with the corresponding slots on the bottom of the base.
Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you can be adjusted to remove the base. Removing: Press the release button as indicated, then pull in the direction of the monitor as shown below. The monitor can adjust the monitor tilt by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the arrow to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down. English 2 Attaching/removing the base Attaching: Align the release button on the bottom of the monitor with the corresponding slots on the bottom of the base.
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... monitor supports the DDC2B standard. for the country in either 100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. Power saving The monitor will be installed. The DDC is able to plug-and-play. 3 English Connecting the power cord • Check first to make installation easier, so long as indicated by the control signal from "power saving" mode back to "on" is required. • Plug one end of H05VV-F cord and plug rated...
... monitor supports the DDC2B standard. for the country in either 100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. Power saving The monitor will be installed. The DDC is able to plug-and-play. 3 English Connecting the power cord • Check first to make installation easier, so long as indicated by the control signal from "power saving" mode back to "on" is required. • Plug one end of H05VV-F cord and plug rated...
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Description 13 NC 14 +5 V power 15 GND (return for certain models PIN No. Description 1 TMDS data 2- 2 TMDS data 2+ 3 TMDS data 2/4 shield 4 NC 5 NC 6 DDC clock 7 DDC data 8 NC 9 TMDS data 1- 10 TMDS data 1+ 11 TMDS data 1/3 shield 12 NC * only for +5 V hsync.vsync) 16 Hot-plug detection 17 TMDS data 0- 18 TMDS data 0+ 19 TMDS data 0/5 shield 20 NC 21 NC 22 TMDS clock shield 23 TMDS clock+ 24 DDC TMDS clock- 5 English 24-pin color display signal cable* PIN No.
Description 13 NC 14 +5 V power 15 GND (return for certain models PIN No. Description 1 TMDS data 2- 2 TMDS data 2+ 3 TMDS data 2/4 shield 4 NC 5 NC 6 DDC clock 7 DDC data 8 NC 9 TMDS data 1- 10 TMDS data 1+ 11 TMDS data 1/3 shield 12 NC * only for +5 V hsync.vsync) 16 Hot-plug detection 17 TMDS data 0- 18 TMDS data 0+ 19 TMDS data 0/5 shield 20 NC 21 NC 22 TMDS clock shield 23 TMDS clock+ 24 DDC TMDS clock- 5 English 24-pin color display signal cable* PIN No.
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... problem. English 7 Installation To install the monitor on your host system, please follow the steps below: Steps 1 Connect the video cable a Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off . (2) Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer's port. 2 Connect the power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3 Turn on the monitor...
... problem. English 7 Installation To install the monitor on your host system, please follow the steps below: Steps 1 Connect the video cable a Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off . (2) Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer's port. 2 Connect the power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3 Turn on the monitor...
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... activate the Auto Adjustment function. When the OSD menu is active, this button to select scenario mode. When the OSD menu is inactive, press this button will act as the exit key (exit OSD menu). b. The Auto Adjustment function is turned on. 2 Power Switch: Turn the power on . 6 Auto adjust button/Exit: a. English 8 User controls Front panel controls 1 Power LED: Lights up to indicate the power is used to set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus. 7 /Exit: a. b. Press < or > to change the settings of...
... activate the Auto Adjustment function. When the OSD menu is active, this button to select scenario mode. When the OSD menu is inactive, press this button will act as the exit key (exit OSD menu). b. The Auto Adjustment function is turned on. 2 Power Switch: Turn the power on . 6 Auto adjust button/Exit: a. English 8 User controls Front panel controls 1 Power LED: Lights up to indicate the power is used to set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus. 7 /Exit: a. b. Press < or > to change the settings of...
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... digital-input mode A. I. Only analog-input mode II. If you want to adjust any other function, repeat steps 2 to change the settings of the current function. 5 To exit and save, select the exit function. Acer eColor Management: If "Acer eColor Management" is selected, the standard OSD will appear. B. User: If "User" is selected, the Acer eColor Management OSD will appear. English 9 How to adjust a setting 1 Press the Menu button to activate the OSD window...
... digital-input mode A. I. Only analog-input mode II. If you want to adjust any other function, repeat steps 2 to change the settings of the current function. 5 To exit and save, select the exit function. Acer eColor Management: If "Acer eColor Management" is selected, the standard OSD will appear. B. User: If "User" is selected, the Acer eColor Management OSD will appear. English 9 How to adjust a setting 1 Press the Menu button to activate the OSD window...
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... Auto Adjust. • Features and benefits Main menu icon Sub menu item User mode ECO mode Standard mode Graphic mode Movie mode Description User-defined. Enhances colors and emphasizes fine detail. English 10 Acer eColor Management • Operation instructions 1 Press the Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. 2 Press "" to select the mode. 3 Press the Auto-adjust button to suit any situation. Adjusts the settings to reduce power consumption. Displays...
... Auto Adjust. • Features and benefits Main menu icon Sub menu item User mode ECO mode Standard mode Graphic mode Movie mode Description User-defined. Enhances colors and emphasizes fine detail. English 10 Acer eColor Management • Operation instructions 1 Press the Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. 2 Press "" to select the mode. 3 Press the Auto-adjust button to suit any situation. Adjusts the settings to reduce power consumption. Displays...
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... the horizontal position (available in analog mode only). User/green Adjusts green intensity. Clock Adjusts the picture clock (available in analog mode only). Sets the color temperature to warm white. N/A Warm N/A Cool User/red Sets the color temperature to cool white. V. Adjusts red intensity. Position Adjusts the vertical position (available in analog mode only). User/blue Adjusts blue intensity. ACM ACM (Adaptive Contrast Management) ACM On/Off switch, default Off. English 11 User Main Sub menu menu icon icon Sub menu item Contrast Brightness...
... the horizontal position (available in analog mode only). User/green Adjusts green intensity. Clock Adjusts the picture clock (available in analog mode only). Sets the color temperature to warm white. N/A Warm N/A Cool User/red Sets the color temperature to cool white. V. Adjusts red intensity. Position Adjusts the vertical position (available in analog mode only). User/blue Adjusts blue intensity. ACM ACM (Adaptive Contrast Management) ACM On/Off switch, default Off. English 11 User Main Sub menu menu icon icon Sub menu item Contrast Brightness...
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Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD. OSD Timeout Adjusts the OSD timeout. Clears Auto-configuration changes . N/A Exit Saves user changes and closes the OSD. EMEA version OSD only. Position Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD. N/A Input Source N/A W ide Mode N/A DDC/CI N/A Information N/A Reset Select input signal from D‐Sub or DVI‐D Selcet Wide mode setting for Full screen, Aspect ratio or 1:1 mode Turns on/off DDC/CI support Shows the resolution, H/V frequency, input port and serial number for current input. V. English 12 Main menu ...
Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD. OSD Timeout Adjusts the OSD timeout. Clears Auto-configuration changes . N/A Exit Saves user changes and closes the OSD. EMEA version OSD only. Position Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD. N/A Input Source N/A W ide Mode N/A DDC/CI N/A Information N/A Reset Select input signal from D‐Sub or DVI‐D Selcet Wide mode setting for Full screen, Aspect ratio or 1:1 mode Turns on/off DDC/CI support Shows the resolution, H/V frequency, input port and serial number for current input. V. English 12 Main menu ...
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... monitor. Check the display setting on the screen. VGA mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. Amber Check if the video signal cable is switched on and in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. Check if the specification of monitor. Wait for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to their default settings. Check if the power cord is in power saving...
... monitor. Check the display setting on the screen. VGA mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. Amber Check if the video signal cable is switched on and in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. Check if the specification of monitor. Wait for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to their default settings. Check if the power cord is in power saving...
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Amber Check if the video signal cable is switched on and in power saving/ standby mode. Check that the computer system is properly connected at the back of monitor. English 14 DVI mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. Off Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to their default settings.
Amber Check if the video signal cable is switched on and in power saving/ standby mode. Check that the computer system is properly connected at the back of monitor. English 14 DVI mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. Off Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to their default settings.