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... or otherwise, without obligation to the information in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for a particular purpose. Such changes will be incorporated in the space provided below. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of purchase information in...
... or otherwise, without obligation to the information in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for a particular purpose. Such changes will be incorporated in the space provided below. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of purchase information in...
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... power, disconnect power from the power supplies. Cleaning your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these guidelines when cleaning the monitor: • Always unplug the monitor before connecting any cable or unplugging the power cord. • If the system has multiple sources of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during initial use . • The LCD screen has 99.99% or more effective pixels. Connecting/disconnecting the device Observe the following are turned...
... power, disconnect power from the power supplies. Cleaning your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these guidelines when cleaning the monitor: • Always unplug the monitor before connecting any cable or unplugging the power cord. • If the system has multiple sources of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during initial use . • The LCD screen has 99.99% or more effective pixels. Connecting/disconnecting the device Observe the following are turned...
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..., follow these instructions. • Gradually increase the volume until you can 't hear people speaking near you plug the power cord into this product, make sure that the power outlet you . If you are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of any vibrating environment which will walk on an unstable cart, stand or table. The openings should be placed...
..., follow these instructions. • Gradually increase the volume until you can 't hear people speaking near you plug the power cord into this product, make sure that the power outlet you . If you are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of any vibrating environment which will walk on an unstable cart, stand or table. The openings should be placed...
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... product yourself, as opening or removing covers may interfere with the performance of this product from unexpected noise produced by plugging in a grounded power outlet. The plug only fits in too many devices. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating. • This product's power cord is equipped with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that may expose...
... product yourself, as opening or removing covers may interfere with the performance of this product from unexpected noise produced by plugging in a grounded power outlet. The plug only fits in too many devices. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating. • This product's power cord is equipped with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that may expose...
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We at service stations. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off the device near gas pumps at Acer are in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other products. ... more information and help when recycling, please go to environmental protection and views recycling, in the form of salvaging and disposal of our products. acer-group .com for further information on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas ...
We at service stations. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off the device near gas pumps at Acer are in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other products. ... more information and help when recycling, please go to environmental protection and views recycling, in the form of salvaging and disposal of our products. acer-group .com for further information on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas ...
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... Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer‐group.com/public/Sustainability/ LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. For more information on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. vii Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device...
... Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer‐group.com/public/Sustainability/ LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. For more information on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. vii Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device...
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... provides tips for power management: • Activate display's Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. • Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of physical injury after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of user inactivity. • Wake the computer from staying too long in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward • stand up and...
... provides tips for power management: • Activate display's Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. • Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of physical injury after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of user inactivity. • Wake the computer from staying too long in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward • stand up and...
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..., excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes regular breaks by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your eyes from the monitor and focusing...
..., excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes regular breaks by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your eyes from the monitor and focusing...
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... Accessibility Safe listening Warnings Using electrical power Product servicing Additional safety information IT equipment recycling information Disposal instructions LCD pixel statement Tips and information for comfortable use Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Unpacking Attaching/removing the base Screen position adjustment Connecting the power cord Power saving Display Data Channel (DDC) Connector pin assignment Standard timing table Installation User controls How to adjust a setting Acer eColor Management User Troubleshooting VGA mode DVI mode 1 iii iii iii iii...
... Accessibility Safe listening Warnings Using electrical power Product servicing Additional safety information IT equipment recycling information Disposal instructions LCD pixel statement Tips and information for comfortable use Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Unpacking Attaching/removing the base Screen position adjustment Connecting the power cord Power saving Display Data Channel (DDC) Connector pin assignment Standard timing table Installation User controls How to adjust a setting Acer eColor Management User Troubleshooting VGA mode DVI mode 1 iii iii iii iii...
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LCD monitor Quick start guide AC power cord VA240HQ D-sub cable (Option) DVI cable (Option) EN-1 Unpacking 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.
LCD monitor Quick start guide AC power cord VA240HQ D-sub cable (Option) DVI cable (Option) EN-1 Unpacking 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.
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Carefully place the monitor face-down . 20 EN-2 The monitor can adjust the monitor tilt by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor as shown below. use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen. ① ② Remove: Reverse the steps to 20 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you can be adjusted to remove the base. Attaching the Base Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging.
Carefully place the monitor face-down . 20 EN-2 The monitor can adjust the monitor tilt by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor as shown below. use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen. ① ② Remove: Reverse the steps to 20 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you can be adjusted to remove the base. Attaching the Base Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging.
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... able to plug-and-play. The monitor supports the DDC2B standard. Connecting the power cord • Check first to make installation easier, so long as indicated by the amber-colored power LED. Power saving The monitor will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is the correct type required for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. The recovery time from the display controller, as your...
... able to plug-and-play. The monitor supports the DDC2B standard. Connecting the power cord • Check first to make installation easier, so long as indicated by the amber-colored power LED. Power saving The monitor will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is the correct type required for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. The recovery time from the display controller, as your...
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EN-5 Description 13 NC 14 +5 V power 15 GND (return for +5 V hsync.vsync) 16 Hot-plug detection 17 TMDS data 0- 18 TMDS data 0+ 19 TMDS data 0/5 shield 20 NC 21 NC 22 TMDS clock shield 23 TMDS clock+ 24 DDC TMDS clock- Description 1 TMDS data 2- 2 TMDS data 2+ 3 TMDS data 2/4 shield 4 NC 5 NC 6 DDC clock 7 DDC data 8 NC 9 TMDS data 1- 10 TMDS data 1+ 11 TMDS data 1/3 shield 12 NC PIN No. 24-pin color display signal cable* PIN No.
EN-5 Description 13 NC 14 +5 V power 15 GND (return for +5 V hsync.vsync) 16 Hot-plug detection 17 TMDS data 0- 18 TMDS data 0+ 19 TMDS data 0/5 shield 20 NC 21 NC 22 TMDS clock shield 23 TMDS clock+ 24 DDC TMDS clock- Description 1 TMDS data 2- 2 TMDS data 2+ 3 TMDS data 2/4 shield 4 NC 5 NC 6 DDC clock 7 DDC data 8 NC 9 TMDS data 1- 10 TMDS data 1+ 11 TMDS data 1/3 shield 12 NC PIN No. 24-pin color display signal cable* PIN No.
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... the problem. EN-7 Installation 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 . (2) Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer's port. 2 Connect the power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3 Turn...
... the problem. EN-7 Installation 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 . (2) Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer's port. 2 Connect the power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3 Turn...
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... the power is used to open the shortcut menu. AUTO Auto Adjust: Press this botton to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. The Auto Adjustment function is turned ON. Using the Shortcut Menu Press the function button to activate the OSD menu. VGA or DVI If either VGA or DVI input is selected ,but the VGA and DVI cables are not connected, a floating dialog box indicates: "No Cable Connect" or "No Signal" EN-8 USER CONTROLS Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON...
... the power is used to open the shortcut menu. AUTO Auto Adjust: Press this botton to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. The Auto Adjustment function is turned ON. Using the Shortcut Menu Press the function button to activate the OSD menu. VGA or DVI If either VGA or DVI input is selected ,but the VGA and DVI cables are not connected, a floating dialog box indicates: "No Cable Connect" or "No Signal" EN-8 USER CONTROLS Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON...
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... mode Enhances colors and emphasize fine detail. 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 reduce power consumption. Pictures and photographs appear in unsuitably-lit environments. Features and Benefits Main Menu icon Sub Menu icon Sub Menu item Description N/A User mode User defined. N/A Movie mode Displays...
... mode Enhances colors and emphasize fine detail. 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 reduce power consumption. Pictures and photographs appear in unsuitably-lit environments. Features and Benefits Main Menu icon Sub Menu icon Sub Menu item Description N/A User mode User defined. N/A Movie mode Displays...
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... be used to adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. For advanced settings, please refer to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. Then navigate to the picture element you wish to adjust. 3 Use the / keys to adjust the sliding scales. 4 The Picture menu can use the OSD to adjust the current Brightness, Contrast, Colour Temp, Auto Config and other image-related qualities. 5 Blue Light: filter out blue light by adjusting different Blue Light showing...
... be used to adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. For advanced settings, please refer to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. Then navigate to the picture element you wish to adjust. 3 Use the / keys to adjust the sliding scales. 4 The Picture menu can use the OSD to adjust the current Brightness, Contrast, Colour Temp, Auto Config and other image-related qualities. 5 Blue Light: filter out blue light by adjusting different Blue Light showing...
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EN-12 Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust. 3 The Setting menu can be used to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Setting from the OSD. Adjusting the setting 1 Press the MENU key to adjust the screen Menu Language and other important settings.
EN-12 Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust. 3 The Setting menu can be used to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Setting from the OSD. Adjusting the setting 1 Press the MENU key to adjust the screen Menu Language and other important settings.
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...-diagnose the problem. Amber Check if the power cord is properly connected to their default settings. Using the OSD, adjust focus, clock, Hposition and V-position with nonstandard signals. EN-14 VGA mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. Check the power switch. In case of monitor. Check the display setting on your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of the image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or switching off...
...-diagnose the problem. Amber Check if the power cord is properly connected to their default settings. Using the OSD, adjust focus, clock, Hposition and V-position with nonstandard signals. EN-14 VGA mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. Check the power switch. In case of monitor. Check the display setting on your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of the image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or switching off...
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DVI mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. Amber Check if the AC power cord is switched on and in power saving/ standby mode. Check that the computer system is properly connected to their default settings. EN-15 Check if the video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check the power switch.
DVI mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. Amber Check if the AC power cord is switched on and in power saving/ standby mode. Check that the computer system is properly connected to their default settings. EN-15 Check if the video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check the power switch.