Acer P201 User Guide

Acer P201 Manual

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  • Acer P201 | User Guide - Page 1
    5 Attaching/Removing the base 6 Screen position adjustment 6 Connecting the power cord 7 Safety precaution 7 Cleaning your monitor 7 Power saving 8 DDC 8 Connector Pin Assignment 9 Standard Timing Table 11 Installation 12 User controls 13 How to adjust a setting 14 Troubleshooting 19
  • Acer P201 | User Guide - Page 2
    P201W 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
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    Information for your safety and comfort P201W Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device Observe the follwing guidelines when connecting and
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    performance, indicating a need for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum
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    P201W • take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfort able reach • if you view your monitor : http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm EN-4
  • Acer P201 | User Guide - Page 6
    the following items are present when you unpack the box, and save the packing materials in case you will need to ship or transport the monitor in future. · LCD Monitor · AC Power Cord · DVI Cable · D-Sub Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) · User Manual · Quick Start Guide EN-5
  • Acer P201 | User Guide - Page 7
    P201W Attaching / Removing the Base Install: Align the release button on the bottom of the monitor with the corresponding slots on the bottom of the base. Remove: Depress the release button as indicated first before removing the base and follow the
  • Acer P201 | User Guide - Page 8
    P201W CONNECTING THE POWER CORD · Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is the correct type required for your area. · This monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. No user-adjustment is required. · Plug one
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    P201W Power saving The monitor will be driven supports DDC protocol. The DDC (Display Data Channel) is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. The monitor supports
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    CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT P201W 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. DESCRIPTION Red Green Blue Monitor Ground DDC-return R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. DESCRIPTION +5V Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-
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    P201W 24-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN Meaning PIN Meaning 1. TMDS Data2- 13. NC 2. TMDS Data2+ 14. +5V Power 3. TMDS Data 2/4 Shield 15. GND(return
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    P201W Standard Timing Table To reduce the need for adjustment for different modes, the monitor has default modes. Mode 1 VGA 2 VGA 3 MAC 4 VESA 5 VESA 6 7 VESA 8 VESA 9 VESA 10 VESA 11 MAC 12 VESA 13 VESA 14 VESA 15 VESA 16 VESA 17 VESA 18 VESA 19 VESA Resolution 720 x 400 70 Hz 640 x 480 59
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    to the monitor, then to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. This sequence is very important. 4. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to diagnose the problem. EN
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    USER CONTROLS P201W 3 4 6 5 5 12 Front Panel Controls 1.Power Switch: To turn ON or OFF the power. 2.Power LED: Lights up to indicate the power is turned ON. 3.Empowering /
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    P201W HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING 1. Press the MENU-button to activate the OSD window. 2. When user press "MENU" button on front bezel A B A. Acer eColor Management If selected to "Acer eColor Management " item, will appear the Acer eColor" OSD B. USER If selected to "USER" item, will appear
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    · ADJUSTING THE PICTURE The descriptions for function control LEDS A. Acer eColor Management P201W Main Menu icon Sub Menu icon N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Sub Menu item Description User mode User defined. Settings can be fine-tuned to suit any situation Optimal balance
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    P201W Main Menu Icon Sub Menu Icon N/A N/A Sub Menu Item H. Position V. Position Warm Cool Description Adjust the horizontal position. (available in Analog mode only) Adjust the
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    signal from analog (D-Sub) N/A Digital (only DualInputModel) Select input signal from digital(DVI) (only Dual-Input Model) N/A DDC/CI Turn ON/OFF DDC/CI support N/A Information Show the resolution, H/V frequency andinput port of current input timing. N/A Reset Clear each old status of
  • Acer P201 | User Guide - Page 19
    Management OSD P201W · Operation instructions Acer eColor Management Step 1: Press " Key " to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes Step 2: Press "" to select the mode Step 3: Press " Auto Key " to confirm the mode and run
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    P201W 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) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings.
  • Acer P201 | User Guide - Page 21
    (DVI Mode) P201W Problems No Picture Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. LED OFF · Check the power switch. · Check if AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor. LED displays amber color · Check if
  • Acer P201 | User Guide - Page 22
    P201W ENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Note: The statement above is applicable only to Acer LCD Monitor with an ENERGY STAR logo This product has been shipped enabled for power management: l Activate
  • Acer P201 | User Guide - Page 23
    : Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: [email protected] Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer P201W P201W xxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions
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    operation. The following local Manufacturer /Importer is responsible for this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Model Number: P201W SKU Number: P201W xxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party: 333 West San Carlos St. San
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Special notes on LCD monitors
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1
Information for your safety and
comfort
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2
Unpacking
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5
Attaching/Removing the base
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6
Screen position adjustment
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6
Connecting the power cord
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7
Safety precaution
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7
Cleaning your monitor
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7
Power saving
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8
DDC
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8
Connector Pin Assignment
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9
Standard Timing Table
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11
Installation
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12
User controls
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13
How to adjust a setting
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14
Troubleshooting
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