Acer AL708 User manual

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Contents
Precautions………………………………………………………………3
Package Contents………………………………………………………..3
Installation Instructions
Monitor Installation……………………………………….……..4
Monitor Packing…………………………………………………4
Viewing Angle Adjustment……………………………………...4
Connecting……………………………………………………….5
Adjusting Display Setting………………………………………………..6
Troubleshooting………………………………………………………….9
General Specifications………………………………………………….10

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PRECAUTIONS
zDo not place the monitor near or over a radiator or heat vents. Do not place the
monitor in a badly ventilated room.
zSlots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet are provided for ventilation.
They must not be blocked or covered.
zDo not write on the screen or touch the screen with a sharp object. You will
permanently scratch the LCD panel.
zUnplug this monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning. Please use a soft, lint-free
cloth to clean the monitor housing. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth
lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. Do not spray liquid directly onto
the display screen. Liquid could drip inside the display and cause electrical shock.
zDo not attempt to service the monitor yourself; opening or removing covers can
expose you dangerous voltages and other hazards. Please contact qualified service
personnel for servicing if the problems of your monitor cannot be solved by
“Troubleshooting”section.
Package Contents
LCD Monitor Power Cord Power Adapter
Audio Cable User Manual VGA Cable

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Installation Instructions
Monitor Installation:
Monitor Packing:
Important
Before you start, make sure there is a clean, flat surface where you can place the display
once it’s removed from the stand. To protect the screen, place a towel or cloth on the
surface.
Viewing Angle Adjustment:
You are able to adjust the monitor’s angle from -5°á20°.
Caution:
1. Position the display on top of the
display.
1.Pull the display slightly up and away from the stand.
Make sure that the computer and monitor’s power are both
turned off.
This device must be operated with the original power supply
part number: LSE9901B1250 of Li-Shing International
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.Connect the stand into the neck
of display along the track.

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Connecting:
1.Power Cord & Power Adapter: Plug one end of the power adapter to the DC power
connector on the backside of the monitor. Plug one end
of the power cord into the power adapter and the other
end into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
2.VGA Cable (Signal cable): Connect one end of signal cable to monitor and connect the
other side of signal cable to the VGA output of the
graphics card on the computer and tighten the
thumbscrews on connector.
WARNING: The shape of the D-Sub 15 pin plug of VGA cable is trapezoid.
Make sure it is properly connected to the computer and none of the
pins are bent or pushed in.
3.Audio cable: Connect one end of the audio cable to the audio input of LCD monitor
and the other end to your computer.
Power On:
First, power-on monitor,then power-oncomputer. After the computer is running, the LED
on the power button should be green. Allow about 10 seconds for the video signal to
appear. If the power LED is not green or you do not see a video signal, check the
connections

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Adjusting Display Settings
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
External Controls
1OSD Menu Press to view the OSD.
Press again to exit.
2ARROW
OSD active: Press to select or adjust OSD
options
OSD inactive: Press 2 once, then ð,ç, to adjust
the brightness or ,to adjust
the contrast.
3ARROW
OSD active: Press to select or adjust OSD
options
OSD inactive: Press 3 once, then ð,çto adjust
the brightness or ,to adjust
the contrast.
4ARROW
OSD active: Press to select or adjust OSD
options
OSD inactive: Press 4 once, then ð,çto switch
the mute or ,to adjust the
volume.
5ARROW
OSD active: Press to select or adjust OSD
options
OSD inactive: Press 5 once, then ð,çto switch
the mute or ,to adjust the
volume.
6SELECT/ AUTO
OSD active: Press to enter a selection in OSD
OSD inactive: Press to automatically optimize
your display’s position, clock,
phase.
7POWER Power OFF/ON ; Green: ON Orange: Sleep

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OSD Options:
áPlease refer to “ External Controls” on Page 5.
To adjust the OSD settings:
1. Press the OSD Menu button, the OSD menu open.
2. Use the ð,çbuttons to highlight a control, then press the SELECT/AUTO to
enter
3. Use the ð,ç, , buttons to adjust the control to the desired level.
4. When you have finished making all selections, press the OSD button to exit the OSD.
( or the adjustment can be auto saved after 45 seconds.)
OSD MENU:
zBrightness & Contrast Adjustment
zTracking Adjustment
B
rightness:
A
djust the brightness of the display.
C
ontrast:
A
djust the difference between the
l
ight and dark areas.
C
LOCK:
A
djust to minimize any vertical
b
ars or stripes visible on the screen
b
ackground. The horizontal screen
s
ize will also change.
P
HASE:
A
djust to remove any horizontal
d
istortion, and clear or sharpen the
i
mage of characters.

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zPosition Adjustment
zColor Adjustment
zOther
V
-Position:
A
djust the vertical position of
t
he picture.
H
-Position:
A
djust the horizontal position
o
f the picture.
T
here are four items for color
a
djustment:
9
300K: Bluish white
6
500K: Reddish white
U
ser defined:
R
ed, Green, Blue. Adjust to set
y
our own color level.
L
ANGUAGE:
M
ulti- Language selection
O
SD POSITION:
A
djust the OSD window position
o
n the screen.
I
NFORMATION:
“
ON”When changing screen
r
esolution setting( for example:
h
orizontal/ vertical refresh rate),
d
isplay information is briefly
s
hown on the screen and vice
v
ersa.
R
ESET: Recall to factory settings.

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Troubleshooting
Problem & Question Possible Solutions
Power LED is not ON
àCheck if the power switch is in the
ON position
àPower Cord should be connected.
No Picture
àCheck if the power switch is in the
ON position
àPower Cord should be connected.
àMake sure the video cable is securely
connected to the back of the monitor
and the computer.
àMove the mouse or press any key on
the keyboard to bring the monitorout
of active off mode.
Picture has color defects àSee ¼color adjustment½to adjust
RGB color or select color
temperature.
Picture bounces or a wave pattern
is present in the picture
àMove electrical devices that may
cause electrical interference.
àInspect the monitor’s video cable
and make sure that none of the pins
are bent.
Image is not sized or centered properly
àPress select/auto key to
automatically optimize your
display’s position.
àSee ¼Position adjustment½
áCaution
Do not attempt to service the monitor yourself or open the computer yourself.
Please refer all servicing to qualified service personnel if the problems cannot
be solved by ¼Troubleshooting½

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General Specifications
Item Specification
LCD Panel
Display 17-inch Flat panel active-matrix TFT LCD
Max resolution SXGA 1280×1024 pixels
Pixel Pitch 0.264 mm
Color 16.7M
Brightness 250 Cd/m2
Contrast Ratio 350:1
Response Time Tr= 10 ms , Tf = 20 ms
View Angel of Horizontal 150C
View Angel of Vertical 125C
External Controls
Power Button ON/ OFF
Control Buttons Menu ,ð,ç, , , Select/Auto
OSD Function
Brightness Contrast Brightness, Contrast
Color Color temperature
Position H-Position, V-Position
Tracking Clock, Phase
Other OSD Position, Language
Video Interface
Video Analog 0.7V
Sync TTL°/±
Plug & Play DDC2B
Power
Power Source 100~240V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption of
normal operation < 50W
Power consumption of
active off operation < 3W
Dimension and Weight
Dimension°W×H×D±408 ×418 ×183 mm
Weight°Net/ Gross±5.1 Kg/ 7.2 Kg