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TABLE OF CONTENTS Special notes on LCD monitors 1 Information for your safety and comfort 2 Unpacking 5 Attaching/Removing the base 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 How to adjust a setting 14 Troubleshooting 19
TABLE OF CONTENTS Special notes on LCD monitors 1 Information for your safety and comfort 2 Unpacking 5 Attaching/Removing the base 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 How to adjust a setting 14 Troubleshooting 19
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... and then turn it on the desktop pattern you use . In this case, the screen is displayed for hours. EN-1 P243W A SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD...
... and then turn it on the desktop pattern you use . In this case, the screen is displayed for hours. EN-1 P243W A SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD...
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... to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your leg muscles EN-3 Refer all servicing to remove the strain on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Long...
... to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your leg muscles EN-3 Refer all servicing to remove the strain on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Long...
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... the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfort able reach • if you view your monitor more than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of...typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to minimize neck strain Taking care of time. Eyes ...how to reduce eyestrain. The following websites: Worldwide: http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm EN-4
... the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfort able reach • if you view your monitor more than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of...typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to minimize neck strain Taking care of time. Eyes ...how to reduce eyestrain. The following websites: Worldwide: http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm EN-4
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P243W A 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 · DVI Cable · D-Sub Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) · User Manual · Quick Start Guide EN-5
P243W A 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 · DVI Cable · D-Sub Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) · User Manual · Quick Start Guide EN-5
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EN-6 The monitor can adjust the tilt of your hands to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down as shown in the figure below . P243W A SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to hold the edges of the monitor as indicated by using both of the monitor by arrow below .
EN-6 The monitor can adjust the tilt of your hands to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down as shown in the figure below . P243W A SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to hold the edges of the monitor as indicated by using both of the monitor by arrow below .
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...in a place where there is adequate ventilation. · Avoid placing the monitor against a bright background or where sun- Always put the monitor in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. CLEANING YOUR MONITOR Please carefully follow the below eye level. · Handle with care ...screen, as screen is required. · Plug one end of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A, 250 V. Place the monitor just below guidelines when cleaning the monitor. · Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. · Use a soft cloth to a proper AC outlet. · For unit using at 120 V AC...
...in a place where there is adequate ventilation. · Avoid placing the monitor against a bright background or where sun- Always put the monitor in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. CLEANING YOUR MONITOR Please carefully follow the below eye level. · Handle with care ...screen, as screen is required. · Plug one end of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A, 250 V. Place the monitor just below guidelines when cleaning the monitor. · Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. · Use a soft cloth to a proper AC outlet. · For unit using at 120 V AC...
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... ON state is around 3 seconds. EN-8 The recovery time from the display controller, as indicated by the amber-color power LED. P243W A Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the control signal from Active OFF state back to Plug and Play with your system if your... Amber The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing.
... ON state is around 3 seconds. EN-8 The recovery time from the display controller, as indicated by the amber-color power LED. P243W A Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the control signal from Active OFF state back to Plug and Play with your system if your... Amber The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing.
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DESCRIPTION Red Green Blue Monitor Ground DDC-return R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. DESCRIPTION +5V Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock EN-9 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT P243W A 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
DESCRIPTION Red Green Blue Monitor Ground DDC-return R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. DESCRIPTION +5V Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock EN-9 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT P243W A 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
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... is suggested to store as a user mode is the new display information must have 1 KHz difference for horizontal frequency or 1 Hz for different modes, the monitor has default setting modes that are different from the default modes. When none of the mode is capable of storing up to 9 user modes. P243W... To reduce the need for adjustment for vertical frequency or the sync signal polarities are most commonly used as given in the user modes. The monitor is matched, the user can store their preferred modes in the table below.
... is suggested to store as a user mode is the new display information must have 1 KHz difference for horizontal frequency or 1 Hz for different modes, the monitor has default setting modes that are different from the default modes. When none of the mode is capable of storing up to 9 user modes. P243W... To reduce the need for adjustment for vertical frequency or the sync signal polarities are most commonly used as given in the user modes. The monitor is matched, the user can store their preferred modes in the table below.
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...VGA video cable to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. EN-12 b. b. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3. b. Connect power cord Connect the power cord to ...the monitor, then to diagnose the problem. This sequence is very important. 4. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back...
...VGA video cable to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. EN-12 b. b. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3. b. Connect power cord Connect the power cord to ...the monitor, then to diagnose the problem. This sequence is very important. 4. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back...
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... mismatch. EN-19 LED displays amber color · Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. · Check if the power of graphics adapter and monitor is ON. LED OFF · Check the power switch. Abnormal Picture shift, or too small or too large in... self-diagnose the problem. (VGA Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. Using OSD, in display · POSITION with non-standard signals. No Picture · Check if AC power cord is · Using OSD, adjust ...
... mismatch. EN-19 LED displays amber color · Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. · Check if the power of graphics adapter and monitor is ON. LED OFF · Check the power switch. Abnormal Picture shift, or too small or too large in... self-diagnose the problem. (VGA Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. Using OSD, in display · POSITION with non-standard signals. No Picture · Check if AC power cord is · Using OSD, adjust ...
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EN-20 LED displays amber color · Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. · Check if the power of computer system is properly connected to their default settings. (DVI Mode) P243W A Problems No Picture Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. LED OFF · Check the power switch. · Check if AC power cord is ON.
EN-20 LED displays amber color · Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. · Check if the power of computer system is properly connected to their default settings. (DVI Mode) P243W A Problems No Picture Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. LED OFF · Check the power switch. · Check if AC power cord is ON.
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More information refers to Acer LCD Monitor with an ENERGY STAR logo This product has been shipped enabled for energy efficiency. has determined that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions ... A ENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to 50% less energy than conventional equipment. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. Products that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for power management: l Activate display' Sleep mode within 30 minutes of all electricity used to...
More information refers to Acer LCD Monitor with an ENERGY STAR logo This product has been shipped enabled for energy efficiency. has determined that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions ... A ENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to 50% less energy than conventional equipment. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. Products that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for power management: l Activate display' Sleep mode within 30 minutes of all electricity used to...
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... Hazardous Substances in force to assure that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Easy Lai / Director Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited Aug. 20, 2007 Date EN-22 EN55022:1998 + A1:2000 + A2:2003, AS/NZS CISPR22:2002, Class ...District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer P243W A P243W Axxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Is compliant with the essential requirements and...
... Hazardous Substances in force to assure that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Easy Lai / Director Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited Aug. 20, 2007 Date EN-22 EN55022:1998 + A1:2000 + A2:2003, AS/NZS CISPR22:2002, Class ...District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer P243W A P243W Axxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Is compliant with the essential requirements and...
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... two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Model Number: P243W A SKU Number: P243W Axxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.: 254-298-4000 Fax No.: 254-298-4147 EN-23 Operation is...
... two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Model Number: P243W A SKU Number: P243W Axxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. Contact Person: Acer Representative Phone No.: 254-298-4000 Fax No.: 254-298-4147 EN-23 Operation is...