Page 3 - Special notes on LCD monitors; Safety instructions; Cleaning your monitor; Connecting/disconnecting the device
iii 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. • You may f...
Page 4 - Accessibility; Warnings; Using electrical power
iv 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. Safe listening To protect yo...
Page 5 - Product servicing
v 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 ...
Page 6 - Additional safety information
vi 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 o...
Page 7 - Disposal instructions; LCD pixel statement
vii Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. 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://glo...
Page 8 - Tips and information for comfortable use
viii refers to http://www.energystar.gov and http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement.As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Note: The statement above is applicable only to Acer LCD monitor with an ENERGY STAR lo...
Page 11 - Federal Communications Commission
xi 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 interferen...
Page 15 - Unpacking
1 Eng lis h 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 User’s guide Quick start guide D-sub cable DVI cable (only dual- input models) AC power cord Au...
Page 16 - Attaching/removing the base; Screen position adjustment
2 English Attaching/removing the base Screen position adjustment Attaching:Align the release button on the bottom of the monitor with the corresponding slots on the bottom of the base. Removing:Press the release button as indicated, then pull in the direction of the arrow to remove the base. To opti...
Page 17 - Connecting the power cord
3 Eng lis h Connecting the 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. No user-adjustment is required. • Plug one en...
Page 18 - Connector pin assignment
4 English Connector pin assignment 15-pin color display signal cable PIN No. Description PIN No. Description 1 Red 9 +5 V 2 Green 10 Logic ground 3 Blue 11 Monitor ground 4 Monitor ground 12 DDC-serial data 5 DDC-return 13 H-sync 6 R-ground 14 V-sync 7 G-ground 15 DDC-serial clock 8 B-ground 1 5 6 1...
Page 20 - Standard timing table
6 English Standard timing table Mode Resolution 1 VGA 640 x 480 60 Hz 2 VGA 640 x 480 72 Hz 3 VGA 640 x 480 75 Hz 4 MAC 640 x 480 66.6 Hz 5 VESA 720 x 400 70 Hz 6 SVGA 800 x 600 56 Hz 7 SVGA 800 x 600 60 Hz 8 SVGA 800 x 600 72 Hz 9 SVGA 800 x 600 75 Hz 10 MAC 832 x 624 74.5 Hz 11 XGA 1024 x 768 60 H...
Page 21 - Installation
7 Eng lis h Installation To install the monitor on your host system, please follow the steps below: Steps 1 Connect the video cablea Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off. b Connect the VGA video cable to the computer. c Connect the digital cable (only for dual-input models).(1) M...
Page 22 - User controls
8 English User controls Front panel controls 1 Power LED: Lights up to indicate the power is turned on. 2 Power switch: Turns the power on or off. 3.4 < / > : Press < or > to navigate to the desired function, press Enter to select the function. Press < or > to change the settings o...
Page 23 - How to adjust a setting
9 Eng lis h How to adjust a setting 1 Press the Menu button to activate the OSD window. 2 Press < or > to select the desired function. 3 Press the Menu button again to select the function that you want to adjust. 4 Press < or > to change the settings of the current function. 5 To exit an...
Page 24 - Acer eColor Management
10 English Acer eColor Management • Operation instructions1 Press the Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. 2 Press "<" or ">" to select the mode. 3 Press the Auto-adjust button to confirm the mode and run Auto Adjust. • Features a...
Page 25 - User
11 Eng lis h User Main menu icon Sub menu icon Sub menu item Description Contrast Adjusts the contrast between the foreground and background of the screen image. Brightness Adjusts the background brightness of the screen image. ACM ACM (Adaptive Contrast Management) ACM On/Off switch, default Off. F...
Page 27 - Troubleshooting; VGA mode
13 Eng lis h Troubleshooting 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 LED status Remedy No picture visible Blue Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their d...
Page 28 - DVI mode
14 English DVI mode Problem LED status Remedy No picture visible Blue Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. Off Check the power switch. Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor. Amber Check if the video signal cable is pro...
