Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide
Copyright © 2010. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Original Issue: 04/2010 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications.
iii Special notes on LCD monitors The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during initial use. Turn off the power switch and then turn it on again to make sure the flicker disappears. • You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use. • The LCD screen has 99.99% or more effective pixels. It may include blemishes of 0.
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 possible. When you need to disconnect power from the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Safe listening To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Gradually increase the volume until you can hear it clearly and comfortably and without distortion.
v • • 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. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating.
vi Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Potentially explosive environments Switch off your device in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions.
vii Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.
viii This product has been shipped enabled 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 Sleep mode by pushing the power button. Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer.
viii Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain. Eyes • • • Rest your eyes frequently. Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out.
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 Declaration of Conformity We, And, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai, E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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1 Special notes on LCD monitors Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Cleaning your monitor Connecting/disconnecting the device 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 Connectin
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1 Unpacking LCD monitor D-sub cable (optional) DP cable (Optional) User’s guide DVI cable (optional) Audio cable (optional) Quick start guide AC power cord English 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.
2 Attaching/removing the base English Attaching: 1) Attach the footstand to the base 2) Turn clockwise to lock. Ensure that the base in locked onto the stand. 3) Secure the base to the stand by turning the screw using the integrated tab or a suitable coin. Removing: Reverse the steps of assemble.
3 b. The height of the monitor can be adjusted by 11 cm. English 110 c. The monitor can be rotated through 35 degrees in either direction in the horizontal d. The monitor can be rotated through 90 degrees in the vertical plane.
4 English Connecting the power cord • Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is the correct type required for your area. • The monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in either 100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. No user-adjustment is required. • Plug one end of the power cord to the AC inlet, and plug the other end into an AC outlet. • For units using 120 V AC: Use a UL-listed cord set, type SVT wire and plug rated 10 A/125 V.
4 Connector pin assignment English 1 5 10 6 11 15 15-pin color display signal cable PIN No. Description PIN No.
English 5 24-pin color display signal cable PIN No. 1 Description PIN No. Description TMDS data 2- 13 NC 2 TMDS data 2+ 14 +5 V power 3 TMDS data 2/4 shield 15 GND (return for +5 V hsync.
7 Standard timing table 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Resolution 640x480 VGA 640x480 640x480 MAC 640x480 VESA 720x400 800x600 SVGA 800x600 800x600 800x600 MAC 832x624 1024x768 XGA 1024x768 1024x768 MAC 1152x870 VESA 1152x864 1280x960 SXGA 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x720 VESA 1280x768 1280x768 1280x800 WXGA WXGA+ 1360x768 1440x900 1440x900 SXGA+ 1440x1050 UXGA 1600x1200 WSXGA+ 1680x1050 1680x1050 UXGA 1600x1200 VESA 1920x108
8 Installation English 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. b Connect the VGA video cable to the computer. c Connect the digital cable (only for dual-input models). (1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off. (2) d Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer's port.
9 User controls English Front panel controls 1 Power LED: Lights up to indicate the power is turned on. 2 Power Switch: Turn the power on or off. 3.4 < / > : Press < or > to navigate to the desired function, press Enter to select the function. Press < or > to 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. 6 Auto adjust button/Exit: a.
10 English How to adjust a setting 1 Press the Menu button to activate the OSD window. 2 Press < or > to select the desired function. 3 Press the Menu button again to select the function that you want to adjust. 4 Press < or > to change the settings of the current function. 5 To exit and save, select the exit function. If you want to adjust any other function, repeat steps 2 to 4. A. B. Acer eColor Management: If "Acer eColor Management" is selected, the Acer eColor Management OSD will appear.
11 Acer eColor Management Operation instructions 1 2 3 • Press the 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. Features Main menu icon Sub menu item Description User mode User-defined. Settings can be fine-tuned to suit any situation. Text mode Optimal balance of brightness and contrast to prevent eyestrain. The most comfortable way to read onscreen text.
12 English User Main menu icon Sub menu icon N/A N/A Sub menu item Description Contrast Adjusts the contrast between the foreground and background of the screen image. Brightness Adjusts the background brightness of the screen image. ACM ACM (Adaptive Contrast Management) ACM On/Off switch, default Off. Focus Adjusts picture focus (available in analog mode only). Clock Adjusts the picture clock (available in analog mode only). H.
13 Sub menu icon Sub menu item Description N/A English Language selection. N/A ᓄវ͛̚ Deutsch Français Español Italiano 简体中文 ͟ώᄬ Suomi EMEA version OSD only. Nederlands Русский H. Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD. V. Position Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD. OSD Timeout Adjusts the OSD timeout.
14 English 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 No picture visible LED status Remedy Blue Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. Off Check the power switch. Check if the power cord is properly connected to the monitor. Amber Check if the video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor.
15 DVI mode No picture visible LED status Remedy Blue Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. Off Check the power switch. Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor. Amber Check if the video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check that the computer system is switched on and in power saving/ standby mode.
