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Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.
Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Special notes on LCD monitors The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. •...
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 possible. When you need to disconnect power from the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. • Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices.
We 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.
More information refers to http:// www.energystar.gov and http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Note: The statement above is applicable only to Acer LCD monitor with an ENERGY STAR logo.
viii Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. The following symptoms may appear in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back: • numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation • aching, soreness or tenderness •...
Breathe fresh air as often as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. Declaration of Conformity 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...
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24-pin color display signal cable 19-pin color display signal cable* Standard timing table Installation Users controls Front panel controls Acer eColor Management Operation instructions Features and benefits Adjusting the OSD settings Adjusting the picture quality Adjusting the OSD position Adjusting the setting...
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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 guide Quick start guide DVI cable (only dual- D-sub cable AC power cord input models)
Attaching the base (for selected models) Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging. Carefully place the monitor face-down on a stable surface -- use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen. Attach the the monitor stand arm to the base. Ensure that the base is locked onto the monitor stand arm.
Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you can adjust the monitor tilt, using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor. The monitor can be adjusted to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down. Connecting the power cord •...
Display Data Channel (DDC) To make installation easier, so long as your system supports the DDC protocol, the monitor is able to plug-and-play. The DDC is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities;...
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24-pin color display signal cable PIN No. Description TMDS data 2- TMDS data 2+ TMDS data 2/4 shield DDC clock DDC data TMDS data 1- TMDS data 1+ TMDS data 1/3 shield 19-pin color display signal cable* PIN No. Description TMDS Data2+ TMDS Data2–...
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Installation To install the monitor on your host system, please follow the steps below: Steps Connect the video cable Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off. Connect the VGA video cable to the computer. Connect the digital cable (only for dual-input models). (1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off.
Empowering Press the Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. Please refer to "Acer eColor Management" on page 10 for more details.
Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. Press " " or " " to select the mode. Press the Auto-adjust button to confirm the mode and exit Acer eColor Management. Features and benefits Main menu...
Adjusting the OSD settings Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. The OSD can be used for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. Press the Menu key to open the OSD. You can use the OSD to adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings.
Adjusting the OSD position Press the Menu key to bring up the OSD. Using the directional keys, select Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust. OSD from the onscreen display.
Adjusting the setting Press the Menu key to bring up the OSD. Using the keys, select feature you wish to adjust. The Setting menu can be used to adjust the screen Menu Language and other important settings. Setting from the OSD. Then navigate to the...
Product information Press the Menu key to bring up the OSD. Using the keys, select information of LCD monitor will show up for current input. Information from the OSD. Then the basic...
Troubleshooting Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. VGA mode Problem LED status No picture visible White Amber Unstable picture Abnormal picture Image is missing, off-center, too large or too small on the screen.
DVI/HDMI* mode Problem LED status No picture visible White Amber * for selected models Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. Check the power switch. Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor.