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... over it. · Never insert anything to rest on and functioning properly. Make sure no image on the monitor. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. Troubleshooting Tips No Power - Test the electrical oulet by plugging in your location...operate normally-in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from an electrical outlet. · Openings in the bottom of the monitor. Connect the video cable to a Computer Power Audio (optional) D-Sub DVI D-Sub DVI HDMI (optional) HDMI USB (optional) Power Audio (...
... over it. · Never insert anything to rest on and functioning properly. Make sure no image on the monitor. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. Troubleshooting Tips No Power - Test the electrical oulet by plugging in your location...operate normally-in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from an electrical outlet. · Openings in the bottom of the monitor. Connect the video cable to a Computer Power Audio (optional) D-Sub DVI D-Sub DVI HDMI (optional) HDMI USB (optional) Power Audio (...
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able pr ot ection against harmful inte rference in a residenti al installa ti on a circuit di f f erent f rom that this LCD monitor is grant ed by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC, Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, and RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC No t ice: ... accordance wi t h t he user is conn ected. • Consult the dealer or an experi enced radio /t elevision technician f or help. CE declaration of Conformity Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that t o w hi ch t he receiver is encou raged t o t ry to corr ect th e int erfe rence by turni ng t he device of f and...
able pr ot ection against harmful inte rference in a residenti al installa ti on a circuit di f f erent f rom that this LCD monitor is grant ed by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC, Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, and RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC No t ice: ... accordance wi t h t he user is conn ected. • Consult the dealer or an experi enced radio /t elevision technician f or help. CE declaration of Conformity Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that t o w hi ch t he receiver is encou raged t o t ry to corr ect th e int erfe rence by turni ng t he device of f and...
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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 Assingment 9 Standard Timing Table 11 Installation 12 User controls 13 How to adjust a setting 14 Troubleshooting 20
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 Assingment 9 Standard Timing Table 11 Installation 12 User controls 13 How to adjust a setting 14 Troubleshooting 20
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... find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use . Turn off the Power Switch for hours. SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. EN-1
... find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use . Turn off the Power Switch for hours. SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. EN-1
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..., tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as opening or removing covers may result in front of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to qualified service personnel.
..., tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as opening or removing covers may result in front of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to qualified service personnel.
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..., such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your eyes from the monitor and focusing on a couch or bed. Warning! • take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using the product on...the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfort able reach • if you view your monitor more than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at bright light sources...away from drying out. The following websites: Worldwide: http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm EN-4
..., such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your eyes from the monitor and focusing on a couch or bed. Warning! • take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using the product on...the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfort able reach • if you view your monitor more than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at bright light sources...away from drying out. The following websites: Worldwide: http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm EN-4
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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 · 15-pin D-Sub Cable · DVI Cable · AC Power Cord (Only Dual-Input Model) · Audio Cable (Option) · User Manual · Quick Start Guide X243H LCD Monitor P/N:MU.LFH00.001 X243H 2008 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 · 15-pin D-Sub Cable · DVI Cable · AC Power Cord (Only Dual-Input Model) · Audio Cable (Option) · User Manual · Quick Start Guide X243H LCD Monitor P/N:MU.LFH00.001 X243H 2008 Quick Start Guide EN-5
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Attaching / Removing the Base Install: Align the release button on the bottom of the monitor with the corresponding slots on the bottom of the monitor as shown in the figure below . The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor by arrow below . SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down as indicated first before removing the base and follow the arrow direction to hold the edges of the base. EN-6 Remove: Depress the release button as indicated by using both of your hands to remove it.
Attaching / Removing the Base Install: Align the release button on the bottom of the monitor with the corresponding slots on the bottom of the monitor as shown in the figure below . The monitor can adjust the tilt of the monitor by arrow below . SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down as indicated first before removing the base and follow the arrow direction to hold the edges of the base. EN-6 Remove: Depress the release button as indicated by using both of your hands to remove it.
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... cover the ventilation slots or openings of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A, 250 V. CLEANING YOUR MONITOR Please carefully follow the below eye level. · Handle with care when transporting the monitor. · Refrain from giving shock or scratch to the screen, as screen is required. · Plug... at 220/240 V AC (outside of U.S.): Use a Cord Set consisting of the monitor. EN-7 No user-adjustment is fragile. light or other heavy object, on the face of the monitor. Always put the monitor in a place where there is the correct type required for the country in either 100...
... cover the ventilation slots or openings of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A, 250 V. CLEANING YOUR MONITOR Please carefully follow the below eye level. · Handle with care when transporting the monitor. · Refrain from giving shock or scratch to the screen, as screen is required. · Plug... at 220/240 V AC (outside of U.S.): Use a Cord Set consisting of the monitor. EN-7 No user-adjustment is fragile. light or other heavy object, on the face of the monitor. Always put the monitor in a place where there is the correct type required for the country in either 100...
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... 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. EN-8 The recovery time from the display... controller, as indicated by the amber-color power LED. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. The DDC (Display Data Channel) is around 3 seconds. Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the control signal from Active OFF state...
... 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. EN-8 The recovery time from the display... controller, as indicated by the amber-color power LED. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. The DDC (Display Data Channel) is around 3 seconds. Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the control signal from Active OFF state...
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...Description 2 TMDS Data2 Shield 4 TMDS Data1+ 6 TMDS Data1- 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 10 TMDS Clock+ 12 TMDS Clock- 14 Reserved (N.C. DESCRIPTION Red Green Blue Monitor Ground DDC-return R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Description 1 TMDS Data2+ 3 TMDS Data2- 5 TMDS... certain models EN-9 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 19-pin color display signal cable* 1917151311 9 7 5 3 1 1816141210 8 6 4 2 PIN No.
...Description 2 TMDS Data2 Shield 4 TMDS Data1+ 6 TMDS Data1- 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 10 TMDS Clock+ 12 TMDS Clock- 14 Reserved (N.C. DESCRIPTION Red Green Blue Monitor Ground DDC-return R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Description 1 TMDS Data2+ 3 TMDS Data2- 5 TMDS... certain models EN-9 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 19-pin color display signal cable* 1917151311 9 7 5 3 1 1816141210 8 6 4 2 PIN No.
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... (optional) DVI D-Sub EN-12 Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to the computer. 1-2 Digital Cable (Only Dual-...Input Model) a. Connect the VGA video cable to diagnose the problem. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. This sequence is very important. 4. Make sure both the...
... (optional) DVI D-Sub EN-12 Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to the computer. 1-2 Digital Cable (Only Dual-...Input Model) a. Connect the VGA video cable to diagnose the problem. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. This sequence is very important. 4. Make sure both the...
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...the power switch. Unstable Picture · Check if the specification of the image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or powering OFF the monitor. Using OSD, in case of missing full-screen size image, please select other resolution or other vertical refresh timing. · Wait for ... 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 ...
...the power switch. Unstable Picture · Check if the specification of the image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or powering OFF the monitor. Using OSD, in case of missing full-screen size image, please select other resolution or other vertical refresh timing. · Wait for ... 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 ...
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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-21 LED OFF · Check the power switch. · Check if AC power cord is ON. (DVI 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-21 LED OFF · Check the power switch. · Check if AC power cord is ON. (DVI Mode) Problems No Picture Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor.
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... interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: Q Model Number: SKU Number: 24" LCD Monitor X243H X243H xHxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. A. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.: 254-298-4000 Fax No.: 254-298-4147 EN-22 Tel : 254...-298-4000 Fax : 254-298-4147 www.acer.com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of Responsible Party: 333 West San Carlos St. Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San Jose CA 95110,...
... interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: Q Model Number: SKU Number: 24" LCD Monitor X243H X243H xHxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. A. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.: 254-298-4000 Fax No.: 254-298-4147 EN-22 Tel : 254...-298-4000 Fax : 254-298-4147 www.acer.com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of Responsible Party: 333 West San Carlos St. Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San Jose CA 95110,...
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...:2003 -. EN61000-3-2:2000, Class D -. EN61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001 harmonized standard: -. Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China...Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: 24" LCD Monitor Acer X243H X243H xxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Is compliant with the essential ...
...:2003 -. EN61000-3-2:2000, Class D -. EN61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001 harmonized standard: -. Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China...Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: 24" LCD Monitor Acer X243H X243H xxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Is compliant with the essential ...
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EN-24 This product has been shipped enabled for power management: * Activate display' Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. * Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity. * Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing power button. Note: The statement above is applicable only to Acer LCD Monitor with an ENERGY STAR logo.
EN-24 This product has been shipped enabled for power management: * Activate display' Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. * Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity. * Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing power button. Note: The statement above is applicable only to Acer LCD Monitor with an ENERGY STAR logo.