Acer LCD monitor User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOR YOUR SAFETY -------------------------------------------------- 1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS -------------------------------------- 2
SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS ------------------- 3
BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE MONITOR --------------------- 3
FEATURES -------------------------------------------------------- 3
PACKING LIST --------------------------------------------------- 3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS --------------------------- 4
CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS -------------------------- 5
ADJUSTING THE VIEWING ANGLE ----------------------- 6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ------------------------------------- 7
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ---------------------------------- 7
HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING ------------------------------ 9
ADJUSTING THE PICTURE ------------------------------ 10-11
PLUG AND PLAY ----------------------------------------------- 12
TECHNICAL SUPPORT(FAQ) -------------------------------- 13-14
ERROR MESSAGE & POSSIBLE SOLUTION ------- 15
APPENDIX ------------------------------------------------------------- 16
SPECIFICATIONS ------------------------------------------ 16-17
FACTORY PRESET TIMING TABLE --------------------- 18
CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT ------------------------ 19
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Before operating the monitor, please read this manual thoroughly. This
manual should be retained for future reference.
FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
WARNING: (FOR FCC CERTIFIED MODELS)
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTICE:
1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in
order to comply with the emission limits.
3. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference
caused by unauthorized modification to this equipment. It is the
responsibilities of the user to correct such interference.
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner our company International has determined
that this product meets the ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy
efficiency.
WARNING:
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the monitor to rain or
moisture. Dangerously high voltages are present inside the monitor. Do
not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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PRECAUTIONS
zDo not use the monitor near water, e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool or in a wet basement.
zDo not place the monitor on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the
monitor falls, it can injure a person and cause serious damage to the
appliance. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer
or sold with the monitor. If you mount the monitor on a wall or shelf,
use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer and follow the kit
instructions.
zSlots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are
provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the monitor
and to protect it from overheating, be sure these openings are not
blocked or covered. Do not place the monitor on a bed, sofa, rug, or
similar surface. Do not place the monitor near or over a radiator or
heat register. Do not place the monitor in a bookcase or cabinet
unless proper ventilation is provided.
zThe monitor should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
zThe monitor is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug, a plug
with a third (grounding) pin. This plug will fit only into a grounded
power outlet as a safety feature. If your outlet does not accommodate
the three-wire plug, have an electrician install the correct outlet, or
ground the appliance safely. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounded plug.
zUnplug the unit during a lightening storm or when it will not be used
for long period of time. This will protect the monitor from damage
due to power surges.
zDo not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can
result in fire or electric shock.
zNever push any object into the slot on the monitor cabinet. It could
short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on
the monitor.
zDo not attempt to service the monitor by yourself; opening or
removing covers can expose you to dangerous voltages and other
hazards. Please refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
zTo ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed
computers which have appropriate configured receptacles marked
between 100 - 240V AC, Min. 3.5A.
zThe wall socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible.

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SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS
The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not
indicate a problem.
NOTES
•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 find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on
the desktop pattern you use.
•The LCD screen has effective pixels of 99.99% or more. It may include
blemishes of 0.01% or less such as a missing pixel or a pixel lit all of
the time.
•Due to the nature of the LCD screen, an afterimage of the previous
screen may remain after switching the image, when the same image is
displayed for hours. In this case, the screen is recovered slowly by
changing the image or turning off the Power Switch for hours.
BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE MONITOR
FEATURES
•38.1cm(15”) TFT Color LCD Monitor
•Crisp, Clear Display for Windows
• Recommened Resolutions: 1024 X 768 @60Hz
•EPA ENERGY STAR®
•Ergonomic Design
•Space Saving, Compact Case Design
CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE
The product package should include the following items:
1. LCD Monitor
2. Owner's Manual
3. Power Cord
4. 15-pin D-Sub Cable
5. Quick Start Guide

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SWIVEL BASE IVEL BASE
Install Remove
Figure 1 Installing and Removing the Swivel Base
POWERCORD
Power Source:
1. Make sure that the power cord is the correct type required in your
area.
2. This LCD monitor has an External universal power supply that allows
operation in either 100/120V AC or 220/240V AC voltage area (No user
adjustment is required.)
3. Connect the AC-power cord into your LCD monitor’s AC-power-input.
The AC-power cord may be connected to either a wall power outlet or
the power outlet socket on your PC, depending on the type of power
cord supplied with your LCD monitor.
NOTES
A certified power supply cord has to be used with this equipment. The
relevant national installation and/or equipment regulations shall be
considered. A certified power supply cord not lighter than ordinary
polyvinyl chloride flexible cord according to IEC 60227 (designation
H05VV-F 3G 0.75mm2or H05VVH2-F2 3G 0.75mm2) shall be used.
Alternative a flexible cord be of synthetic rubber according to IEC 60245
(designation H05RR-F 3G 0.75mm2) shall be used.

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CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
CABLE CONNECTIONS
Turn off your computer before performing the procedure below.
1. Plug the power cable of your monitor into a nearby outlet. Plug the
other end of the power cord into the PC port.
2. Connect one end of the 15-pin VGA cable to the back of the monitor
and connect the other end to the computer’s D-Sub port.
3. Turn on your monitor and computer.
Figure 2 Connecting Cables
1. Power Cable 2. Signal Cable
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•For optimal viewing it is recommended to look at the full face of the
monitor, then adjust the monitor’s angle to your own preference.
•Hold the stand so you do not topple the monitor when you change
the monitor’s angle.
•You are able to adjust the monitor’s angle from -5°to 15°.
Figure 3
NOTES
•Do not touch the LCD screen when you change the angle. It may cause
damage or break the LCD screen.
•Careful attention is required not to catch your fingers or hands when
you change the angle.
ADJUSTING THE VIEWING ANGLE

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Press the power button to turn the monitor on or off. The other control
buttons are located at front panel of the monitor (See Figure 3). By
changing these settings, the picture can be adjusted to your personal
preferences.
•The power cord should be connected.
•Connect the video cable from the monitor to the video card.
•Press the power button to turn on the monitor position. The power
indicator will light up.
Figure 3 External Control Button
EXTERNAL CONTROLS
1. Auto Adjust Key/Exit 4. MENU/ENTER
2. < 5. Power Indicator
3. > 6. Power Button

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FRONT PANEL CONTROL
•Power Button:
Press this button to turn the monitor ON or OFF, And display the
monitor’s state.
•Power Indicator:
Green — Power On mode.
Orange —
•MENU / ENTER :
Activate OSD menu when OSD is OFF or activate/de-activate
adjustment function when OSD is ON or Exit OSD menu when in
Volume Adjust OSD status.
•<:
Navigate through adjustment icons when OSD is ON or adjust a
function when function is activated.
•>:
Navigate through adjustment icons when OSD is ON or adjust a
function when function is activated.
•Auto Adjust button / Exit:
1. When OSD menu is in active status, this button will act as EXIT-KEY
(EXIT OSD menu).
2. When OSD menu is in off status, press this button for 2 seconds to
activate the Auto Adjustment function.
The Auto Adjustment function is used to set the HPos, VPos, Clock
and Focus.
NOTES
•Do not install the monitor in a location near heat sources such as
radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, or
excessive dust or mechanical vibration or shock.
•Save the original shipping carton and packing materials, as they will
come in handy if you ever have to ship your monitor.
•For maximum protection, repackage your monitor as it was originally
packed at the factory.
•To keep the monitor looking new, periodically clean it with a soft
cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened
with a mild detergent solution. Never use strong solvents such as
thinner, benzene, or abrasive cleaners, since these will damage the
cabinet. As a safety precaution, always unplug the monitor before
cleaning it.
Stand by mode.

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1. Press the MENU-button to activate the OSD window.
2. Press < or > to select the desired function.
3. Press the MENU-button to select the function that you want to adjust.
4. Press < or > to change the settings of the current function.
5. To exit and save, select the exit function. If you want to adjust any
other function, repeat steps 2-4.
HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING

ADJUSTING THE PICTURE
The descriptions for function control LEDS
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.
Focus Adjusts picture Focus
Clock Adjusts picture Clock
H. Position Adjust picture Focus
V. Position Adjust picture Clock
N/A Warm Set the color temperature to warm
white.
N/A Cool Set the color temperature to cool white.
User /Red
User/Green
Adjusts Red/Green/Blue intensity.
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User/Blue
H. Position Adjust the horizontal position of the
OSD.
V. Position Adjust the vertical position of the OSD.
OSD Timeout Adjust the OSD timeout.
N/A Auto Config Auto Adjust the H/V Position, Focus and
Clock of picture.
N/A Information Show the resolution, H/V frequency and
input port of current iput timing.
N/A Reset Clear each old status of Auto-
configuration
N/A Exit Save user adjustment and OSD
disappear.
N/A language
Multi-language selection.
.
N/A DDC/CI Turn ON/OFF DDC/CI support.

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PLUG AND PLAY
Plug & Play DDC2B Feature
This monitor is equipped with VESA DDC2B capabilities according to the
VESA DDC STANDARD. It allows the monitor to inform the host system of
its identity and, depending on the level of DDC used, communicate
additional information about its display capabilities.
The DDC2B is a bidirectional data channel based on the I²C protocol. The
host can request EDID information over the DDC2B channel.
THIS MONITOR WILL APPEAR TO BE NON-FUNCTIONAL IF THERE IS NO
VIDEO INPUT SIGNAL. IN ORDER FOR THIS MONITOR TO OPERATE
PROPERLY, THERE MUST BE A VIDEO INPUT SIGNAL.
This monitor meets the Green monitor standards as set by the Video
Electronics Standards Association (VESA) and/or the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and The Swedish Confederation
Employees (NUTEK). This feature is designed to conserve electrical energy
by reducing power consumption when there is no video-input signal
present. When there is no video input signal this monitor, following a
time-out period, will automatically switch to an OFF mode. This reduces
the monitor's internal power supply consumption. After the video input
signal is restored, full power is restored and the display is automatically
redrawn. The appearance is similar to a "Screen Saver" feature except the
display is completely off. The display is restored by pressing a key on the
keyboard, or clicking the mouse.
USING THE RIGHT POWER CORD :
The accessory power cord for the Northern American region is the wallet
plug with NEMA 5-15 style and is UL listed and CSA labeled. The voltage
rating for the power cord shall be 125 volts AC.
Supplied with units intended for connection to power outlet of personal
computer: Please use a cord set consisting of a minimum No. 18 AWG,
type SJT or SVT three conductors flexible cord. One end terminates with a
grounding type attachment plug, rated 10A, 250V, CEE-22 male
configuration. The other end terminates with a molded-on type
connector body, rated 10A, 250V, having standard CEE-22 female
configuration.
Please note that power supply cord needs to use VDE 0602, 0625, 0821
approval power cord in European counties.

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT (FAQ)
Problem & Question Possible Solution
Power LED is not on *Check if the Power Switch is in the
ON position
*Power Cord should be connected
No Plug & Play *Check if the PC system is Plug & Play
compatible
*Check if the Video Card is Plug & Play
compatible
*Check if the D-15 plug pin of Video
Cable is bent
Picture is fuzzy *Adjust the Contrast and Brightness
Controls.
Picture bounces or a wave
pattern is present in the
picture
*Move electrical devices that may
cause electrical interference.
The power LED is ON (orange)
but there’s no video or no
picture.
*Computer Power Switch should be in
the ON position.
*Computer Video Card should be
snugly seated in its slot
*Make sure monitor’s video cable is
properly connected to the computer.
*Inspect monitor’s video cable and
make sure none of the pins are bent.
*Make sure computer is operational
by hitting the CAPS LOCK key on the
keyboard while observing the CAPS
LOCK LED. The LED should either
turn ON or OFF after hitting the
CAPS LOCK key.
Missing one of the primary
colors (RED, GREEN, or BLUE) *Inspect the monitor’s video cable and make sure that none of the pins are
bent.

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Screen image is not centered or
sized properly. *Adjust pixel frequency (CLOCK) and FOCUS or press hot-key
(AUTO)
Picture has color defects
(white does not look white) *Adjust RGB color or select color temperature
Horizontal or vertical disturbances
on the screen *Use win 95/98 shut-down mode Adjust CLOCK and FOCUS or
perform hot- key (AUTO-key).
CLOCK (pixel frequency) controls the number of pixels scanned by one
horizontal sweep. If the frequency is not correct, the screen shows vertical
stripes and the picture has not correct width.
FOCUS adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal. With a wrong phase
adjustment the picture has horizontal disturbances in light picture.
For FOCUS and CLOCK adjustment use “dot-pattern” or win 95/98 shut-
down mode pattern.

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ERROR MESSAGE & POSSIBLE SOLUTION
CABLE NOT CONNECTED :
1. Check that the signal-cable is properly connected , If the connector is
loose, tighten the connector’s screws.
2. Check the signal -cable connection pins for damage.
INPUT NOT SUPPORT :
Your computer has been set to unsuitable display mode ,set the computer
to display mode given in the following table(See page 18).

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APPENDIX
SPECIFICATIONS
Driving system TFTColor LCD
LCD Panel Size 38.1cm(15.0")
Pixel pitch 0.297mm( H )x 0.297mm( V )
Brightness 250cd/m2(Typical)
Contrast
Viewableangle 130°(H) 100°(V)
Response time 12ms
Video R,G,B Analog Interface
Input
V-Frequency 55-75Hz
Display Colors 16.2M Colors
Dot Clock 67.5MHz
Max. Resolution 1024 x 768 @60Hz
Plug & Play VESA DDC2BTM
ON Mode ≦28W EPA ENERGY STAR®OFFMode ≦1W
Input Connector D-Sub 15pin
Input Video Signal Analog:0.7Vp-p(standard),
75 OHM, Positive
Maximum Screen Size Horizontal : 304mm
Vertical : 228mm
Power Source 100~240VAC,47~63Hz
Environmental
Considerations Operating Temp: 0° to 40°C Storage Temp.: -20° to 60°C
Operating Humidity: 10% to 85%
Dimensions 342(W)×352(H)×162(D)mm
Weight (N. W.)2.5kg Unit (net)
H-Frequency 30KHz – 60KHz
600:1(Tpyical)

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Switch
•Auto Adjust Key
•<
•>
•Power Button
•MENU
External Controls: Functions •Contrast
•Brightness
•Focus
•Clock
•H.Position
•V.Position
•Language
•
•(Warm) Color
•(Cool)Color
•RGB Color temperature
•Reset
•OSD position . timeout
•Display information
•Exit
Power Consumption ( Maximum ) 35Watts
Regulatory Compliance
CUL, FCC, VCCI, CCC, CE,
TÜV/GS, TCO’99,
DDC/CI ON/OFF

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Preset Display Modes
VIDEO MODE RESOLUTION HORIZONTAL
FREQUENCY (kHz) VERTICAL FREQUENCY (Hz)
640 × 480 31.469 59.940
640 × 480 37.500 75.000
VGA
640 × 480 37.861 72.809
800 × 600 35.156 56.250
800 × 600 37.879 60.317
SVGA
800 × 600 46.875 75.000
1024 × 768 48.363 60.004
1024 × 768 56.476 70.069
VESA
XGA
1024 × 768 60.023 75.029
IBM DOS 720 × 400 31.469 70.087
1024 × 768 48.780 60.001
MAC XGA 1024 × 768 60.241 74.927

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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
CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT