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... this publication may be incorporated in new editions of Acer Incorporated. All correspondence concerning your computer. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Original Issue: 11/2007 Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in the space provided below. 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 merchantability or fitness for...
... this publication may be incorporated in new editions of Acer Incorporated. All correspondence concerning your computer. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Original Issue: 11/2007 Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in the space provided below. 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 merchantability or fitness for...
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... find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use . 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. • If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by changing the image or turning off the power switch for hours. Connecting/disconnecting the...
... find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use . 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. • If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by changing the image or turning off the power switch for hours. Connecting/disconnecting the...
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.... • Turn the volume down if you can't hear people speaking near water. • Do not place this product near you. iv Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that...
.... • Turn the volume down if you can't hear people speaking near water. • Do not place this product near you. iv Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that...
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... the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. • Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by other risks. Using a power outlet that is a safety feature. The plug only fits in performance, indicating a need to qualified service personnel. Warning! Also, make sure that may interfere with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the total rating of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers...
... the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. • Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by other risks. Using a power outlet that is a safety feature. The plug only fits in performance, indicating a need to qualified service personnel. Warning! Also, make sure that may interfere with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the total rating of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers...
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...you would normally be advised to turn 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 to reduce the environmental impact of our products. Switch off your device in progress....all signs and instructions. Keep them out of the reach of radio equipment in the form of salvaging and disposal of used equipment, as grain, dust or metal powders. Observe restrictions on the features and benefits of our other controls may contain small parts. We at service stations. or ...
...you would normally be advised to turn 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 to reduce the environmental impact of our products. Switch off your device in progress....all signs and instructions. Keep them out of the reach of radio equipment in the form of salvaging and disposal of used equipment, as grain, dust or metal powders. Observe restrictions on the features and benefits of our other controls may contain small parts. We at service stations. or ...
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... equipment. For more information on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. This has no effect on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the...
... equipment. For more information on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. This has no effect on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the...
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... tips: • refrain from Sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of working conditions, personal health and other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following section provides tips for comfortable use Computer users may lead to remove the strain on your comfort zone by pushing the power button. This product has been...
... tips: • refrain from Sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of working conditions, personal health and other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following section provides tips for comfortable use Computer users may lead to remove the strain on your comfort zone by pushing the power button. This product has been...
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... faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking at the middle of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for extended periods of time. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare...
... faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking at the middle of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for extended periods of time. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare...
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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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Removing: Press the release button as shown below. The monitor can adjust the monitor tilt by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the base. Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you can be adjusted to remove the base. 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 monitor as indicated, then pull in the direction of the arrow to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down.
Removing: Press the release button as shown below. The monitor can adjust the monitor tilt by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the base. Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you can be adjusted to remove the base. 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 monitor as indicated, then pull in the direction of the arrow to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down.
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... supports the DDC protocol, the monitor is able to plug-and-play. The monitor supports the DDC2B standard. for the country in either 100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. No user-adjustment is required. • Plug one end of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A/250 V. 3 English Connecting the power cord • Check first to make installation easier, so long as indicated by the control signal from "power saving" mode...
... supports the DDC protocol, the monitor is able to plug-and-play. The monitor supports the DDC2B standard. for the country in either 100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. No user-adjustment is required. • Plug one end of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A/250 V. 3 English Connecting the power cord • Check first to make installation easier, so long as indicated by the control signal from "power saving" mode...
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Description 13 NC 14 +5 V power 15 GND (return 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- 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 PIN No. 5 English 24-pin color display signal cable PIN No.
Description 13 NC 14 +5 V power 15 GND (return 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- 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 PIN No. 5 English 24-pin color display signal cable PIN No.
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... problem. c Connect the digital cable (only for dual-input models). (1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off . 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...
... problem. c Connect the digital cable (only for dual-input models). (1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off . 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...
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... change the settings of the current function. 5 Menu/Enter: Activate the OSD menu when the OSD is off or activate / deactivate the adjustment function when the OSD is on or off. 3.4 < / > : Press < or > to navigate to the desired function, press Enter to select the function. English 8 User controls Front panel controls 1 Power LED: Lights up to indicate the power is turned on. 2 Power Switch: Turn the power on . 6 Auto adjust button/Exit: a. b. When the OSD menu is...
... change the settings of the current function. 5 Menu/Enter: Activate the OSD menu when the OSD is off or activate / deactivate the adjustment function when the OSD is on or off. 3.4 < / > : Press < or > to navigate to the desired function, press Enter to select the function. English 8 User controls Front panel controls 1 Power LED: Lights up to indicate the power is turned on. 2 Power Switch: Turn the power on . 6 Auto adjust button/Exit: a. b. When the OSD menu is...
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User: If "User" is selected, the Acer eColor Management OSD will appear. Only digital-input mode 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. I. English 9 How to adjust a setting 1 Press the Menu button to activate the OSD window. 2 Press < or...
User: If "User" is selected, the Acer eColor Management OSD will appear. Only digital-input mode 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. I. English 9 How to adjust a setting 1 Press the Menu button to activate the OSD window. 2 Press < or...
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... prevent eyestrain. Reflects native display capability. Optimal balance of brightness and contrast to read onscreen text. Settings can be fine-tuned to confirm the mode and run Auto Adjust. • Features and benefits Main menu icon Sub menu item User mode Text mode Standard mode Graphic mode Movie mode Description User-defined. English 10 Acer eColor Management • Operation instructions 1 Press the Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the...
... prevent eyestrain. Reflects native display capability. Optimal balance of brightness and contrast to read onscreen text. Settings can be fine-tuned to confirm the mode and run Auto Adjust. • Features and benefits Main menu icon Sub menu item User mode Text mode Standard mode Graphic mode Movie mode Description User-defined. English 10 Acer eColor Management • Operation instructions 1 Press the Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the...
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... User/red Sets the color temperature to cool white. User/green Adjusts green intensity. Position Adjusts the horizontal position (available in analog mode only). User/blue Adjusts blue intensity. ACM ACM (Adaptive Contrast Management) ACM On/Off switch, default Off. Focus Adjusts picture focus (available in analog mode only). Adjusts the background brightness of the screen image. Clock Adjusts the picture clock (available in analog mode only). H. V. Sets the color temperature to warm white. English 11 User Main Sub menu menu icon icon Sub menu item Contrast...
... User/red Sets the color temperature to cool white. User/green Adjusts green intensity. Position Adjusts the horizontal position (available in analog mode only). User/blue Adjusts blue intensity. ACM ACM (Adaptive Contrast Management) ACM On/Off switch, default Off. Focus Adjusts picture focus (available in analog mode only). Adjusts the background brightness of the screen image. Clock Adjusts the picture clock (available in analog mode only). H. V. Sets the color temperature to warm white. English 11 User Main Sub menu menu icon icon Sub menu item Contrast...
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Position Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD. N/A Analog Selects input signal from digital (DVI) input models) (only dual-input models). N/A Reset Clears Auto-configuration changes . Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD. Selects input signal from analog (D-sub). EMEA version OSD only. V. N/A DDC/CI Turns on/off DDC/CI support N/A Information Shows the resolution, H/V frequency, input port and serial number for current input. N/A Exit Saves user changes and closes the OSD. Position Description Language selection. N/A Digital (only dual- OSD Timeout ...
Position Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD. N/A Analog Selects input signal from digital (DVI) input models) (only dual-input models). N/A Reset Clears Auto-configuration changes . Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD. Selects input signal from analog (D-sub). EMEA version OSD only. V. N/A DDC/CI Turns on/off DDC/CI support N/A Information Shows the resolution, H/V frequency, input port and serial number for current input. N/A Exit Saves user changes and closes the OSD. Position Description Language selection. N/A Digital (only dual- OSD Timeout ...
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...power cord is properly connected to their default settings. Using the OSD, adjust focus, clock, Hposition and V-position with nonstandard signals. Unstable picture Abnormal picture Check if the computer system is in power saving/ standby mode. VGA mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. Wait for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. Check if the specification of monitor. 13 English Troubleshooting...
...power cord is properly connected to their default settings. Using the OSD, adjust focus, clock, Hposition and V-position with nonstandard signals. Unstable picture Abnormal picture Check if the computer system is in power saving/ standby mode. VGA mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. Wait for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. Check if the specification of monitor. 13 English Troubleshooting...
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Amber Check if the AC power cord is switched on and in power saving/ standby mode. Check that the computer system is properly connected to their default settings. Check if the video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check the power switch. English 14 DVI mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor.
Amber Check if the AC power cord is switched on and in power saving/ standby mode. Check that the computer system is properly connected to their default settings. Check if the video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check the power switch. English 14 DVI mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor.