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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 Assignment ......................................................... 9
Standard Timing Table..................................................................11
Installation.....................................................................................12
User controls..................................................................................13
Troubleshooting............................................................................19

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    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 ...............
  • Page 2: Special Notes On Lcd Monitors

    SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. NOTES • 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.
  • Page 3: Information For Your Safety And Comfort

    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. CAUTION for 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.
  • Page 4 • the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
  • Page 5 Warning! We do not recommend using the product on a couch or bed. If this is unavoidable, work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do some stretching exercises. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information and help in recycling, please visit the following websites: Worldwide: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm EN-4...
  • Page 6: Unpacking

    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 • AC Power Cord • • D-Sub Cable DVI Cable (Only Dual-Input Model)
  • Page 7: Attaching/Removing The Base

    Attaching / Removing the Base -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Install: Remove: Align the base with the stand and Depress the release hooks as indi- push the base towards the top of cated first before removing the...
  • Page 8: Connecting The Power Cord

    CONNECTING THE POWER CORD • Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is the correct type required for your area. • This monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. No user-adjustment is required. •...
  • Page 9: Power Saving

    Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving” mode by the control signal from the display controller, as indicated by the amber-color power LED. State Light Blue Power Saving Amber Mode The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated.
  • Page 10: Connector Pin Assignment

    CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION Green Logic Ground Blue Monitor Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data DDC-return H-Sync R-Ground V-Sync G-Ground DDC-Serial Clock B-Ground EN-9...
  • Page 11 24-Pin Color Display Signal Cable* P IN M e a n in g P IN M e a n in g TMDS Data2- TMDS Data2+ +5V Power TMDS D ata 2/4 Shield Logic Ground H ot Plug Detect TMDS D ata0- DD C Clock TMDS Data0+ DDC D ata...
  • Page 12: Standard Timing Table

    Standard Timing Table Mode Resolution 640x480 640x480 66.66 VESA 720x400 SVGA 800x600 SVGA 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 VESA 1152x864 WXGA 1280x800 SXGA 1280x1024 WXGA+ 1440x900 UXGA 1920x1080 EN-11...
  • Page 13: Installation

    INSTALLATION To install the monitor to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b. Connect the VGA video cable to the computer. Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a.
  • Page 14: User Controls

    Press the function button to open the shortcut menu. The shortcut menu lets you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings. Empowering: Press the Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. AUTO Auto Adjust: Press this button to activate the Auto Adjustment function.
  • Page 15 Acer eColor Management Operation instructions Step 1: Press “ “ Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes Step 2: Press “ “ or “ ” to select the mode Step 3: Press “ AUTO “ Key to confirm the mode and run Auto Adjust.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 Adjusting the OSD position 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the directional keys, select OSD from the on screen display. Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust. EN-16...
  • Page 18 Adjusting the setting 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the keys, select Setting from the OSD. Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust. 3 The Setting menu can be used to adjust the screen Menu Language and other important settings.
  • Page 19 Product information 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the keys, select Information from the OSD. Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up for current input. EN-18...
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the trouble- shooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. (VGA Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings.
  • Page 21 (DVI Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. LED OFF · Check the power switch. · Check if AC power cord is properly No Picture connected to the monitor.
  • Page 22 ENERGY STAR® Acer’s ENERGY STAR qualified products save you money by reducing energy costs and helps protect the environment without sacrificing features or performance. Acer is proud to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark. What is ENERGY STAR? Products that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S.
  • Page 23 -. EN60950-1:2001 + A11:2004 RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Year to begin affixing CE marking 2009. Mar. 6, 2009 _______________________________ Easy Lai /Manager Date Regulation, Acer Inc. EN-22...
  • Page 24 SKU Number: P235H xxx (“x” = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party: 333 West San Carlos St. San Jose, CA 95110 U. S. A. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.:...

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