Acer K242HQLC User Manual

Acer K242HQLC Manual

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    Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide
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    All Rights Reserved. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Original Issue: 10 /2014 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary
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    The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • Due to the nature of the all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Cleaning your monitor Please carefully follow these guidelines when cleaning the monitor: • Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. •
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    power from the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. 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
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    or its equivalent, 4.5 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to performance, indicating a need for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions
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    and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas . Switch off the device near gas pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment burden placed on the environment. We at Acer are very conscious of the environmental effects of
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    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://www.acer
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    section provides tips for more comfortable computer use. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following tips: • refrain from staying too long in one
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    sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at
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    and Directive 2009/125/EC with regard to establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related product. RU Jan / Sr. Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. Nov. 03, 2014 Date
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    CA 95110, U. S. A. Tel : 254-298-4000 Fax : 254-298-4147 www.acer.com This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to : SKU Number: LCD Monitor K242HQL K242HQL ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of
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    instructions Cleaning your monitor Connecting/disconnecting the device Accessibility Safe listening Warnings Using electrical power Product servicing Additional safety information IT equipment recycling information Disposal instructions Acer eColor Management User Troubleshooting
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    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 Quick start guide HDMI Cable (Optional) D-sub cable (Option) DVI cable (Option) AC power cord EN-1
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    screen. ķ ĸ Remove: Reverse the steps to remove the base. Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you can adjust the monitor tilt by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor as shown below. The monitor can be adjusted to 25 degrees up or 5 degrees down.  EN-2
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    the country in which the equipment will be installed. Power saving The monitor will be switched to "power saving" mode by the control signal from installation easier, so long as your system supports the DDC protocol, the monitor is able to plug-and-play. The DDC is a communication protocol
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    assignment 1 5 6 10 11 15 15-pin color display signal cable PIN No. Description 1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue 4 Monitor ground 5 DDC-return 6 R-ground 7 G-ground 8 B-ground PIN No. Description 9 +5 V 10 Logic ground 11 Monitor ground 12 DDC-serial data 13 H-sync 14 V-sync 15 DDC-serial clock EN-4
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    ) 16 Hot-plug detection 17 TMDS data 0- 18 TMDS data 0+ 19 TMDS data 0/5 shield 20 NC 21 NC 22 TMDS clock shield 23 TMDS clock+ 24 DDC TMDS clock- cable 1917151311 9 7 5 3 1 1816141210 8 6 4 2 PIN No. Description 1 TMDS Data2+ 3 TMDS Data2- 5 TMDS Data1 Shield 7 TMDS Data0+ 9 TMDS
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    Standard timing table  9*$ ™  +]  0$& ™  +]  9(6$ ™  +]  69*$ ™  +]  69*$ ™  +]  ;*$ ™  +]  ;*$ ™  +]  9(6$ ™  +]  6  +]  9(6$ ™  +]  :;*$ ™ 
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    power cord to the monitor, then to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3 Turn on the monitor and computer Turn on the monitor first, then the computer. This sequence is very important. If the monitor does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to diagnose the problem. 2 EN-7
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    accessed settings. Empowering: Press the Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. AUTO Auto Adjust Input key to select from different video sources that may be connected to your monitor. (a) VGA input (b) DVI input (c) HDMI input As you cycle through the
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    eColor Management Operation instructions Step 1: Press " " Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes Step 2: Press " " or " " to select the mode Step 3: Press " AUTO " Key to confirm the mode and exit
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    : 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 position and general settings. For advanced
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    Adjusting the OSD position 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. EN-11
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    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 Menu Language and other important settings. EN-12
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    Product information Information 1 0x 0 H:65KHz V:60Hz VGA Input S/N:ETL5309 1326350380B3742 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. EN-13
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    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 No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default
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    DVI mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. Check the power switch. Amber Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor. Check if the video signal cable is properly
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