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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 In this case, the screen is recovered slowly by changing the image or turning off the power switch for a few hours. • Acer monitor is purposed for video and visual display of information obtained from electronic devices. Information for your safety and...
  • 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 •...
  • 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 24-Pin Color Display Signal Cable Meaning Meaning TMDS Data2- TMDS Data2+ +5V Power TMDS Data 2/4 Shield Logic Ground...
  • 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 (Only D-Sub-input Model) 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 Brightness setting Open the Brightness control and select the brightness setting using the arrows. When you are done, use to go back one level. Turn MPRT on or off (Selective models) Open the MPRT control and select On or Off using the arrows. When you are done, use to go back one level.
  • Page 23 Selecting the Input Open the input control and select an available input source. When you are done, use to go back one level. EN-13...
  • Page 24 The Function page Open the Function page to select a menu function, 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. Adjusting the Picture Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD.
  • Page 25 Contrast: adjust the contrast from 0 to 100. Note: Sets the degree of difference between light and dark areas. Blue Light: filter out blue light by adjusting different Blue Light showing ratio - 80%, 70%, 60%, 50% Note: Higher values allow more blue light through. For the best protection, select a lower value.
  • Page 26 Adjusting the Color Press the MENU key to open the OSD. Using the keys, select Color from the OSD. Then navigate to the   setting you wish to adjust. Use the / keys to select setting. Gamma mode allows you to adjust the luminance tone. The default value is 2.2 (standard value for Windows).
  • Page 27 Adjusting the Audio Press the MENU key to open the OSD. Using the keys, select Audio from the OSD. Then navigate to the   setting you wish to adjust. Use the / keys to select setting. Volume: Adjusts the volume. Adjusting the Gaming Press the MENU key to open the OSD.
  • Page 28 Over Drive: Select Off, Normal, or Extreme. Note: If FreeSync is “ON”, then the Over Drive selection is set to “Normal” automatically If FreeSync is “OFF”, then the user can set Over Drive to either one of the three settings including: (a) Extreme (b) Normal (c) Off Aim point: Show an Aim point on the screen for shooting games.
  • Page 29 Adjusting the System Press the MENU key to open the OSD. Using the keys, select System from the OSD. Then navigate to the   setting you wish to adjust. Use the / keys to select the setting. Input: Select the source from an available input source. Auto Source: Automatically searches for available input sources.
  • Page 30 Product information Press the MENU key to open the OSD. Using the keys, select Information to view the basic information for   your monitor and current input. Reset All Settings: Resets all settings to the factory defaults. EN-20...
  • Page 31: 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/DVI Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy Using OSD, adjust brightness  LED ON and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings.
  • Page 32 (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 34 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.

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