Page 3 - Special notes on LCD monitors; Information for your safety and comfort; Safety instructions; Cleaning your monitor; Accessibility
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 fi...
Page 4 - Safe listening; Using electrical power
iv Safe listening To protect your hearing, follow these instructions.• Gradually increase the volume until you can hear it clearly and comfortably and without distortion.• After setting the volume level, do not increase it after your ears have adjusted.• Limit the amount of time listening to music a...
Page 5 - Product servicing; Potentially explosive environments; Additional safety information
v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that...
Page 7 - Tips and information for comfortable use; Finding your comfort zone
vii Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditio...
Page 8 - Developing good work habits
viii • 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 display to an awkward viewing angle.• Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as ...
Page 9 - Declaration of Conformity
ix Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan And, Acer Italy s.r.l Via Lepetit, 40, 20020 Lainate (MI) Italy Tel: +39-02-939-921 ,Fax: +39-02 9399-2913 www.acer.it Product: LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: EB490QK SKU...
Page 12 - Unpacking
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. AC power cord DP cable (Option) HDMI cable (Option) VGA cable (Option) LCD monitor Quick start guide Audio cable (Opt...
Page 13 - Attaching/removing the base
2 Attaching/removing the base Installation: By aligning the front-end of the bracket with the corresponding slot on the back of the display, and fix the stand onto the display by screwing the four screws clockwise. Remove: Reverse the steps to remove the base.
Page 15 - Connector pin assignment; 9-pin color display signal cable
4 Connector pin assignment 19-pin color display signal cable PIN No. Description PIN No. Description 1 TMDS data 2+ 11 TMDS clock shield 2 TMDS data 2 shield 12 TMDS clock- 3 TMDS data 2- 13 CEC 4 TMDS data 1+ 14 DDC-serial data 5 TMDS data 1 shield 15 SCL 6 TMDS data 1- 16 SDA 7 TMDS data 0+ 17 DDC...
Page 16 - 0-pin color display signal cable
5 20-pin color display signal cable PIN No. Description PIN No. Description 1 Lane0(p) 11 GND 2 GND 12 Lane3(n) 3 Lane0(n) 13 Config1 4 Lane1(p) 14 Config2 5 GND 15 AUX_CH (n) 6 Lane1(n) 16 GND 7 Lane2(p) 17 AUX_CH (p) 8 GND 18 Hot Plug Detect 9 Lane3(n) 19 DP Power_Return 10 Lane3(p) 20 DP Power
Page 17 - 5-pin color display signal cable
6 15-pin color display signal cable PIN No. Description PIN No. Description 1 Red 9 +5V 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
Page 18 - Standard timing table
7 Standard timing table Mode Resolution 1 VGA 640×480 60 Hz 2 VGA 640×480 72 Hz 3 VGA 640×480 75 Hz 4 MAC 640×480 66.66 Hz 5 VESA 720×400 70 Hz 6 SVGA 800×600 56 Hz 7 SVGA 800×600 60 Hz 8 SVGA 800×600 72 Hz 9 SVGA 800×600 75 Hz 10 MAC 832×624 74.55 Hz 11 XGA 1024×768 60 Hz 12 XGA 1024×768 70 Hz 13 X...
Page 19 - Installation; Steps
8 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.b. Connect the VGA video cable to the computer. c. Connect the HDMI Cable (Only HDMI-Input Model) (1) Make sure both ...
Page 20 - Using the Shortcut Menu; USER CONTROLS; Power
9 Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF. Lights up to indicate the power is turned ON. Using the Shortcut Menu Press the function button to open the shortcut menu. The shortcut menu lets you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings. empowering Press the Empowering Key to ...
Page 21 - How to adjust a setting; Acer eColor Management; Operation instructions; Features and Benefits
10 How to adjust a setting Acer eColor Management Operation instructions Acer eColor ManagementStep 1: Press “ “ Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes Step 2: Press “ “ or “ ” to select the modeStep 3: Press “ Adjust/Exit “ Key to confirm the mode and exit the eCol...
Page 22 - Adjusting the OSD settings; Adjusting the picture quality
11 Adjusting the OSD settings Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. The OSD 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 setting and ...
Page 23 - Adjusting the OSD setting
12 Adjusting the OSD setting 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD.2 Using the directional keys, select OSD from the on screen display. Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust.
Page 24 - Adjusting the setting
13 Adjusting the setting 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD.2 Using the / keys, select Setting from the OSD. Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust. 3 The Setting menu can be used to adjust the screen Wide Mode and other important settings. 4 Select PIP to adjust picture‐in‐picture se...
Page 25 - Product information
14 Product information 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD.2 Using the / keys, select Information from the OSD. Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up for current input.
Page 26 - Troubleshooting; VGA mode
15 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 default sett...
