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- Page 1 Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide...
- Page 2 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.
- Page 3 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.
- Page 4 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.
- Page 5 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.
- Page 6 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.
- Page 7 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://www.acer‐group.com/public/Sustainability LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques.
- Page 8 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.
- Page 9 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 •...
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Page 10: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING.................... 1 ATTACHING / REMOVING THE BASE............. 2 SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT ............3 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD............4 SAFETY PRECAUTION................4 CLEANING YOUR MONITOR ..............4 POWER SAVING..................5 DDC......................5 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT............. 6 Standard Timing Table ................8 INSTALLATION.................. -
Page 11: 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 Quick Start Guide AC Power Cord ... -
Page 12: 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. Attach the stand arm and the base Ensure that the base is screwed tight to the monitor, as illustrated. -
Page 13: Screen Position Adjustment
SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In order to optimize the best viewing position, you can adjust the height/tilt of the monitor. • Tilt Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range. The monitor can be adjusted to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down as indicated by arrow below. -
Page 14: Connecting The Power Cord
NEVER SPRAY OR POUR ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN OR CASE. PLEASE DO NOT USE ANY AMMONIA OR ALCOHOL-BASED CLEANERS ON THE LCD DISPLAY SCREEN OR CASE. Acer will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners. EN-4... -
Page 15: 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 LED Light Blue Power Saving Mode Amber The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated. -
Page 16: Connector Pin Assignment
CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 19-Pin Color Display Signal Cable Meaning Meaning TMDS Data2+ TMDS Clock+ TMDS Data2 Shield TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Data2- TMDS Clock- TMDS Data1+ TMDS Data1 Shield Reserved (N.C. on device) TMDS Data1- TMDS Data0+ TMDS Data0 Shield DDC/CEC Ground TMDS Data0- +5V Power... - Page 17 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-7...
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Page 18: Standard Timing Table
Standard Timing Table Mode Resolution 640 x 480 640 x 480 66.66 VESA 720 x 400 SVGA 800 x 600 SVGA 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 VESA 1152 x 864 SXGA 1280 x1024 VESA 1280 x 720 WXGA 1280 x 800 WXGA+... -
Page 19: 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. 1-2 Connect HDMI Cable a. -
Page 20: User Controls
USER CONTROLS Base Controls Icon Item Description Power button/ Turns the monitor on/off. Blue indicates power on. indicator Amber indicates standby/power saving mode. Press to view the OSD. Press again to enter a OSD functions selection in the OSD. Input button Press to toggle input sources. - Page 21 Adjusting the OSD settings Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. The OSD (on-screen display) 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 22 Adjusting the Volume Open the Volume control and set the volume using the arrows. When you are done, use to go back one level. Note: Adjustment of the volume control as well as the equalizer to other settings than the center position may increase the ear/ headphone output voltage and therefore the sound pressure level.
- Page 23 The Function page Open the Function page to select Picture, Color, Audio, Gaming, OSD or System functions, and adjust the settings which you want using the arrows. You can also view your monitor’s system information from this page. When you are done, use to go back one level.
- Page 24 Black Boost: This boosts the amplitude of the dark color levels of the display– blacks will be less black. The higher the level, the higher the boost. ACM: Turn ACM on or off. The default is off. 10. H. Position: Adjust the horizontal position from 0 to 100. 11.
- Page 25 Gamma mode allows you to adjust the luminance tone. The default value is 2.2 (standard value for Windows). Color temperature: Default is warm. You can choose Cool, Warm, Bluelight or User. sRGB mode is for getting better color matching representation with the peripheral device, such as DSCs or printers.
- Page 26 Adjusting the Gaming Press the MENU key to open the OSD. Using the keys, select Gaming from the OSD. Then navigate to the picture element you wish to adjust. Use the / keys to select setting. Over Drive: Select Off, Normal, or Extreme. Aim point: Show an Aim point on the screen for shooting games.
- Page 27 OSD Timeout: Adjust the delay before turning the off the OSD menu. Transparency: Select the transparency when using gaming mode. The transparency can be 0% (OFF), 20%, 40%, 60%, or 80%. Refresh rate num: Display the panel’s current refresh rate on the screen. Adjusting the System The System menu can be used to select settings such as Input, Wide Mode, and others.
- Page 28 11. HDMI Black Level: You can select the level of blackness under HDMI source. The options are Normal and Low. 12. Quick Start Mode: Enable monitor rapidly. Product information Press the MENU key to open the OSD. Using the keys, select Information to view the basic information for ...
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Page 29: 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. (HDMI/DP Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy Using OSD, adjust brightness LED ON and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. - Page 30 (VGA Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy Using OSD, adjust brightness and No Picture LED ON contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. Check the power switch. LED OFF Check if AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor.
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- Page 32 Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., Suite 1500 San Jose, CA 95110 U. S. A. Tel : 254-298-4000 Fax : 254-298-4147 www.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.