Acer LCD Monitor User Guide
Copyright © 2010. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. English Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Original Issue: 1/2011 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.
English 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. • 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.
Accessibility English 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.
• • • Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total 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.
English 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.
LCD pixel statement English The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. 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.
Taking care of your vision English 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 And, Declaration of Conformity English We, Fax : 886-2-2696-3535 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.tw Acer Italy s.r.l Via Lepetit, 40, 20020 Lainate (MI) Italy Tel: +39-02-939-921 ,Fax: +39-02 9399-2913 www.acer.
Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San Jose CA 95110, U. S. A. English 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.
iii iii iii iii iv iv iv iv v vi vi vi vi vii vii vii viii viii ix x Unpacking 1 Standard timing table Installation Users controls 6 7 8 Attaching the base (for selected models) Screen position adjustment Connecting the adapter and AC Power cord Power saving Display Data Channel (DDC) Connector pin assignment 15-pin color display signal cable 24-pin color display signal cable 19-pin color display signal cable Panel controls Using the Shortcut Menu Acer eColor Management Operation instructions Feature
Setting Menu Information Menu English Troubleshooting VGA Mode DVI/HDMI mode (Optional) 12 13 14 14 15
Unpacking LCD monitor User guide Quick start guide D-sub cable HDMI cable (Optional) AC Power cord DVI cable (Optional) AC Adapter 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.
Attaching the base (for selected models) English 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. 1 Attach the monitor stand arm to the base. 2 Ensure that the base is locked onto the monitor stand arm. • Secure the base to the monitor stand arm by turning the white screw using the integrated tab or a suitable coin.
Screen position adjustment 5 15 English 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 adapter and AC 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.
Display Data Channel (DDC) English 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; for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. The monitor supports the DDC2B standard. Connector pin assignment 1 6 11 15-pin color display signal cable PIN No. 4 Description PIN No.
English 24-pin color display signal cable PIN No. Description PIN No. 1 TMDS data 2- 13 Description NC 2 TMDS data 2+ 14 +5 V power 3 TMDS data 2/4 shield 15 GND (return for +5 V hsync.
Standard timing table No. English 1 2 Mode VGA 3 MAC 4 VESA 5 6 640x480 Refresh Rate 60 Hz 640x480 72 Hz 640x480 66.
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 (1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off. (2) DVI Cable (Optional, only Dual-Input Model) a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b. Connect the DVI cable to the computer.
English Users controls 5 4 3 2 1 Panel controls No. Item Description 1 Power button/ indicator Turn the monitor on/off. Blue indicates power on. Blinking blue indicates standby/ power saving mode. 2 < / > button Press the < / > button to navigate to the desired function, and press the Menu button to select the function. Press the < / > button to change the settings of the current function. 3 Menu/Enter button Press to view the OSD menu. Press it again to enter a selection in the OSD menu.
AUTO English Using the Shortcut Menu Input Press any of the function buttons (Empowering Key, Auto button, or Menu button) to open the shortcut menu. The shortcut menu lets you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings. Icon AUTO Input Item Description Empowering Press the Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management and access the scenario modes.
Features and benefits English Icon Mode type Description User mode User-defined. Settings can be fine-tuned to suit any situation. ECO mode Adjusts the settings to reduce power consumption. Standard mode Default settings. Reflects native display capability. Graphic mode Enhances colors and emphasizes fine detail. Pictures and photographs appear in vibrant colors with sharp detail. Movie mode Displays scenes in clearest detail. Presents great visuals, even in unsuitably-lit environments.
Picture Menu English The Picture menu is used for adjusting the picture quality. Picture Acer eColor Management Brightness 77 Contrast 56 H.Position 50 V.Position 50 Focus 30 Clock 50 Warm Colour Temp Auto Config Exit 1 Press the Menu button to bring up the OSD menu. 2 Press the < / > button to select Picture and press the Menu button to enter the Picture menu. The following options are available in the Picture menu: Acer ecolor Management, Brightness, Contrast, H. Position, V.
OSD Menu English The OSD menu is used for adjusting the OSD timeout setting. OSD OSD Timeout 10 Exit 1 Press the Menu button to bring up the OSD menu. 2 Press the < / > button to select OSD menu. OSD and press the Menu button to enter the 3 To adjust the OSD Timeout setting, press the Menu button to enter its sub-menu. 4 Press the < / > button to select the desired time interval and press the Auto button to confirm.
1 Press the Menu button to bring up the OSD menu. English 2 Press the < / > button to select Setting and press the Menu button to enter the Setting menu. The following options are available in the Setting menu: Wide Mode, DDC/CI, ACM, Input, Language, and Reset. 3 Press the < / > button to scroll through the Setting options, and press the Menu button to enter its sub-menu. 4 Press the < / > button to adjust/select the setting and press the Auto button to confirm.
Troubleshooting English 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 menu, 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. Blinking Blue Check if the video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor.
DVI/HDMI mode (Optional) No picture visible LED status Remedy Blue Using the OSD menu, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. Off Check the power switch. English Problem Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor. Blinking Blue Check if the video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check if the computer system is switched on and in power saving/standby mode.
