B223PWL - Screen ACER - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	LCD Monitor
Model	B223PWL
Native Resolution	1680 x 1050 at 60 Hz (WSXGA+)
Aspect Ratio	16:10
Input Connections	VGA (D-Sub), DVI-D, DisplayPort
Audio Input	Optional (3.5 mm jack)
Power Supply	Universal 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption (On)	Typical (not specified)
Power Consumption (Standby)	Less than 1 W
Tilt	-5° to +15°
Height Adjustment	110 mm
Swivel	±35°
Pivot	90° (portrait/landscape)
OSD Controls	Menu, Auto, and navigation buttons
Special Modes	User, Text, Standard, Graphic, Movie
Adaptive Contrast Management	On/Off (ACM)
Plug & Play	DDC2B support
Power Saving	Yes (amber LED when in standby)
Compliance	CE, FCC, RoHS, WEEE
Cleaning	Unplug, use soft cloth; do not use liquids
Safety	Automatic sleep mode after 15 min inactivity
User Guide	Included (29 pages)

Frequently Asked Questions - B223PWL ACER

How do I adjust the screen settings on my Acer B223PWL monitor?

Press the Menu button to activate the OSD. Use the < or > buttons to navigate through options like Brightness, Contrast, and Acer eColor Management modes. Press Menu again to enter a setting, then adjust with < or >. Press Exit to save and close.

Why is there no picture displayed on the monitor?

Check if the monitor is powered on (blue LED). If the LED is amber, the monitor is in power saving mode; move the mouse or press a key. If off, ensure the power cord is connected and the power switch is on. Also check the video cable connection and that the computer is turned on.

How do I connect multiple devices to the monitor?

The monitor has VGA, DVI-D, and DisplayPort inputs. Connect each device using the appropriate cable. Then use the OSD to select the input source (Menu > Input Source > choose D-Sub, DVI-D, or DP).

How should I clean the monitor?

Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet. Do not use liquid cleaners, sprays, or abrasive materials.

What should I do if the screen flickers during initial use?

Flickering during initial use is normal for LCD monitors. Turn off the power switch and then turn it on again to make sure the flicker disappears. If it persists, check the video cable or try a different source.

How do I enable power saving mode?

The monitor automatically enters power saving mode when the computer sends a sleep signal. The power LED turns amber. To wake it, move the mouse or press a key. You can adjust the sleep timings in your computer's power settings.

Can I rotate the screen to portrait mode?

Yes, the monitor supports 90° pivot rotation. Hold the edges of the screen and rotate it clockwise or anticlockwise. You may also need to adjust the display orientation in your operating system settings.

What resolutions are supported by this monitor?

The native resolution is 1680 x 1050 at 60 Hz. Supported timings include VGA (640x480), SVGA (800x600), XGA (1024x768), SXGA (1280x1024), and WXGA+ (1440x900). See the standard timing table in the user manual for a full list.

How do I attach or remove the base?

To attach, align the footstand with the base and turn clockwise to lock. Secure with the screw using the integrated tab or a coin. To remove, reverse the steps: unscrew, turn anticlockwise, and detach the base.

How do I reset the monitor to factory settings?

Open the OSD menu, navigate to the 'Reset' option (usually under the color or system settings), and select it. This clears auto-configuration changes and sets color temperature to warm.

USER MANUAL B223PWL ACER

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Original Issue: 04/2010

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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 find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use.
• The LCD screen has 99.99% or more effective pixels. It may include blemishes of 0.01% or less such as a missing pixel or a pixel lit all 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 a few hours.

Information for your safety and comfort

Safety instructions

Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow 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.
  • Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides.

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Accessibility

Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need to disconnect 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 increase it after your ears have adjusted.
• Limit the amount of time listening to music at high volume.
• Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings.
• Turn the volume down if you can't hear people speaking near you.

Warnings

• Do not use this product near water.
• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged.

- Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

- Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product.

- To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface.

- Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage internal devices.

Using electrical power

• This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord.
• If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total

ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.

• Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating.
• This product's power cord is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before inserting the power cord plug. Do not insert the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for details.

Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock and/or injury.

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 the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length.

Product servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when:

• the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed
• liquid was spilled into the product
  •the product was exposed to rain or water
  •the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged
• the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service
• the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions

Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.

Potentially explosive environments

Switch off your device in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Switch off the device near gas pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, storage and distribution areas; chemical plants; or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, marked. They include below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders.

Additional safety information

Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children.

IT Equipment Recycling Information

Acer is strongly committed to environmental protection and views recycling, in the form of salvaging and disposal of used equipment, as one of the company's top priorities in minimizing the burden placed on the environment.

We at Acer are very conscious of the environmental effects of our business and strive to identify and provide the best working procedures to reduce the environmental impact of our products.

For more information and help when recycling, please go to this website:

http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm

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Disposal 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

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Mercury advisory

For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org.

LCD pixel statement

The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.

This product has been shipped enabled for power management:

• Activate display's Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity.
• Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity.
• Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing the power button.

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 conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury.

Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. The following symptoms may appear in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back:

• numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation
• aching, soreness or tenderness
  • pain, swelling or throbbing
  •stiffness or tightness
  •coldness or weakness

If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company's health and safety department.

The following 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 fixed posture
- avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward
- stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles

Taking care of your vision

Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. The following 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 a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display.
• Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity.

• Eliminate glare and reflections by:

• placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source

• minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds
  • 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 open windows, for extended periods of time.

Developing good work habits

Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive:

•Take short breaks regularly and often.
- Perform some stretching exercises.
- Breathe fresh air as often as possible.
- Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body.

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CE Declaration of Conformity

We,

Acer Incorporated

8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan

Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai, E-mail: [e-mail]

And,

Acer Europe SA

Hereby declare that:

Product: LCD Monitor

Trade Name: Acer

Model Number: B223PW

SKU Number: B223PWxxxxxx ("x" = 0\~9, a \~ z, or A \~ Z)

Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives, and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will continue comply with the requirements.

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards:

-. EN55022, AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B.
-. EN55024
-. EN61000-3-2, Class D
-. EN61000-3-3

Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard:

-. EN60950-1

RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment:

-. The maximum concentration values of the restricted substances by weight in homogenous material are:

Lead 0.1% Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB's) 0.1%
Mercury	0.1%	Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE's)	0.1%
Hexavalent Chromium	0.1%	Cadmium	0.01%

Directive 2009/125/EC with regard to establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related product.

Year to begin affixing CE marking 2010.

Easy Lai

Easy Lai /Manager

Regulation, Acer Inc.

Feb. 6, 2010

Date

Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The following local manufacturer/importer is responsible for this declaration:

Product name:

LCD Monitor

Model number:

B223PW

SKU number:

B223PWxxxx (x can be 0-9, A-Z or blank)

Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation

Address of responsible party: 333 West San Carlos St.

San Jose, CA 95110

USA

Contact person: Acer Representative

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

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Special notes on LCD monitors iii

Information for your safety and comfort iii

Safety instructions iii

Cleaning your monitor iii

Connecting/disconnecting the device iii

Accessibility iv

Safe listening iv

Warnings iv

Using electrical power iv

Product servicing v

Additional safety information vi

IT equipment recycling information vi

Disposal instructions vii

LCD pixel statement vii

Tips and information for comfortable use viii

Federal Communications Commission

Declaration of Conformity xi

Unpacking 1

Attaching/removing the base 2

Screen position adjustment 2

Connecting the power cord 4

Power saving 4

Display Data Channel (DDC) 4

Connector pin assignment 5

Standard timing table 7

Installation 8

User controls 9

How to adjust a setting 10

Acer eColor Management 11

User 12

Troubleshooting 14

VGA mode 14

DVI mode 15

DP mode 15

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 User's guide Quick start guide

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D-sub cable (Optional) cord DVI cable (Optional)

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DP cable (Optional)

Audio Cable (Optional)

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Attaching/removing the base

Attaching:

1) Attach the footstand to the base
2) Turn clockwise to lock. Ensure that the base is locked onto the stand.
3) Secure the base to the stand by turning the screw using the integrated tab or a suitable coin.

Removing:

Reverse the steps of assemble.

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Screen position adjustment

To optimize the viewing position, you can adjust the monitor tilt, height and rotate the monitor horizontally and vertically, using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor as shown below.

a. The monitor can be tilted to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down.

5° 15°

b. The height of the monitor can be adjusted by 11 cm.

11cm

c. The monitor can be rotated through 35 degrees in either direction in the horizontal

35° B

d. The monitor can be rotated through 90 degrees in the vertical plane.

90°

Connecting the power cord

• Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is the correct type required for your area.
• The monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in either 100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. No user-adjustment is required.
• Plug one end of the power cord to the AC inlet, and plug the other end into an AC outlet.
• For units using 120 V AC: Use a UL-listed cord set, type SVT wire and plug rated 10 A/125 V.
• For units using 220/240 V AC: Use a cord set consisting of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A/250 V. The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for 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 the display controller, as indicated by the amber-colored power LED.

Mode LED light

On Blue

Power saving Amber

The power saving mode will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated. The recovery time from "power saving" mode back to "on" is around 3 seconds.

Display Data Channel (DDC)

To make 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 through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities; for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. The monitor supports the DDC2B standard.

Connector pin assignment

1 6 11 5 10 15

15-pin color display signal cable

PIN No. Description PIN No. Description

1 Red 9 +5 V

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 - g r o u n d

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24-pin color display signal cable

PIN No.	Description	PIN No.	Description
1	TMDS data 2-13 NC
2	TMDS data 2+14 +5 V power
3	TMDS data 2/4 shield 15 GND (return for +5 V hsync.vsync)
4	NC 16 Hot-plug detection
5	N	C	1 7 T M D S a t
6	D	D	C c l o c k 1 8 T
7	DDC data 19 TMDS data 0/5 shield
8	N	C	2 0 N C
9	TMDS data 1-21 NC
10	TMDS data 1+22 TMDS clock shield
11	TMDS data 1/3 shield 23 TMDS clock+
12	NC 24 DDC TMDS clock-

19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2

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

Standard timing table

Mode Resolution
1 640 x 480 60 Hz
2 640 x 480 72 Hz
3 640 x 480 75 Hz
4 MAC 640 x 480		66.66 Hz
5 VESA		720x400 70 Hz
6	SVGA	800 x 600	56	Hz
7	SVGA	800 x 600	60	Hz
8	SVGA 800 x 600 72 Hz
9	SVGA 800 x 600 75 Hz
10	MAC	832 x 624	74.55	Hz
11	XGA	1024 x 768 60	Hz
12	XGA	1024 x 768 70	Hz
13	XGA	1024 x 768 75	Hz
14	MAC	1152 x 870 75	Hz
15	VESA	1152 x 864 75	Hz
16	VESA	1280 x 960 60	Hz
17 VESA		1280 x 720	60 Hz
18	WXGA	1280 x 800	60	Hz
19	WXGA+	1440x900	60	Hz
20	WSXGA+	1680x1050	60	Hz

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 digital cable (only for dual-input models).

(1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off.
(2) Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer's port.

d Connect the digital cable (only for DP-input models).

(1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off.
(2) Connect one end of the 20-pin DP cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer's port.

2 Connect the power cord

Connect the 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.

4 If the monitor does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to diagnose the problem.

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User controls

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Front panel controls

1 Power LED: Lights up to indicate the power is turned on.
2 Power Switch: Turn the power on or off.
3.4 <//>: Press < or > to navigate to the desired function, press Enter to select the function. Press < or > to change the settings of the current function.
5 Menu/Enter: Activate the OSD menu when the OSD is off or activate / deactivate the adjustment function when the OSD is on.
6 Auto adjust button/Exit:

a. When the OSD menu is active, this button will act as the exit key (exit OSD menu).
b. When the OSD menu is inactive, press this button for two seconds to activate the Auto Adjustment function. The Auto Adjustment function is used to set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus.

7 Empowering Key/Exit:

a. When the OSD menu is active, this button will act as the exit key (exit OSD menu).
b. When the OSD menu is inactive, press this button to select scenario mode.

How to adjust a setting

1 Press the Menu button to activate the OSD window.
2 Press < or > to select the desired function.
3 Press the Menu button again 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 to 4.

AUTO:Exit MENU:Enter Acer eColor Management User A B

A. Acer eColor Management: If "Acer eColor Management" is selected, the Acer eColor Management OSD will appear.
B. User: If "User" is selected, the standard OSD will appear.

AUTO Exit MENU:Enter Contrast Brightness 77 ON OFF

I. Only analog-input mode

AUTO Exit MENU Enter Contrast Brightness 50 77 ON OFF

II. Only digital-input mode

Acer eColor Management

•Operation instructions

1 Press the e Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes.
2 Press "<" or "> " to select the mode.
3 Press the Auto-adjust button to confirm the mode.

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    A["User mode"] --> B["Text mode"]
    B --> C["Standard mode"]
    C --> D["Graphic mode"]
    D --> E["Movie mode"]
    F["User O: Adjust/Exit"] --> A
    G["Document icon"] --> A
    H["Computer icon"] --> C
    I["Image icon"] --> D
    J["Film icon"] --> E
    K["Select icon"] --> E

- Features

Main menu icon	Sub menu item Description
	User mode User-defined. Settings can be fine-tuned to suit any situation.
	Text mode Optimal balance of brightness and contrast to prevent eyestrain. The most comfortable way to read onscreen text.
	Standard mode Default settings. Reflects native display capability.
	Graphic mode Enhances colors and emphasizes fine detail.Pictures and photographs appear in vibrant colors with sharp detail.
	Movie mode Displays scenes in clearest detail. Presents great visuals, even in unsuitably-lit environments.

User

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.
		ACM ACM (Adaptive Contrast Management)ACM On/Off switch, default Off.
		Focus Adjusts picture focus (available in analog mode only).
		Clock Adjusts the picture clock (available in analog mode only).
		H. Position Adjusts the horizontal position (available in analog mode only).
		V. Position Adjusts the vertical position (available in analog mode only).
		Warm Sets the color temperature to warm white.
	N/A Cool Sets the color temperature to cool white.
		User/red Adjusts red intensity.
		User/green Adjusts green intensity.
		User/blue Adjusts blue intensity.

Main Sub menu menu Sub menu item Description icon icon

N/A English Language selection.

N/A	繁體中文
	Deutsch
	Français
	Español
	Italiano
	简体中文
	日本語
	Suomi EMEA versio
	Nederlands
	Русский

H. Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD.

V. Position Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD.

OSD Timeout Adjusts the OSD timeout.

N/A	Input Source	Select input signal from D-Sub or DVI-D or DP
N/A	Wide Mode	Select Wide mode setting for Full screen, Aspect ratio or 1:1 mode

N/A DDC/CI Turns on/off DDC/CI support

N/A Information Shows the resolution, H/V frequency, input port and serial number for current input.

N/A Reset Clears Auto-configuration changes and sets the color temperature to warm.

N/A Exit Saves user changes and closes the OSD.

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 andcontrast to maximum or reset to theirdefault settings.
Off Check the power switch.
	Check if the power cord is properlyconnected to the monitor.
Amber Check if the video signal cable isproperly connected at the back ofmonitor.
	Check if the computer system isswitched on and in power saving/standby mode.
Unstable picture Check if the specification of graphicsadapter and monitor is in compliancewhich may be causing the input signalfrequency mismatch.
Abnormal picture Image is missing,off-center, too large or toosmall on thescreen.	Using the OSD, adjust focus, clock, H-position and V-position with non-standard signals.
	Check the display setting on yoursystem. In case of a missing image,please select another resolution orvertical refresh rate.
	Wait for a few seconds after adjustingthe size of the image before changingor disconnecting the signal cable orswitching off the monitor.

DVI mode

Problem LED status Remedy
No picture visible Blue Using the OSD, adjust brightness andcontrast to maximum or reset to theirdefault settings.
	Off Check the power switch.
	Check if the AC power cord is properlyconnected to the monitor.
	Amber Check if the video signal cable isproperly connected at the back ofmonitor.
	Check that the computer system isswitched on and in power saving/standby mode.

DP mode

Problem LED status Remedy
No picture visible Blue Using the OSD, adjust brightness andcontrast to maximum or reset to theirdefault settings.
Off Check the power switch.
	Check if the AC power cord is properlyconnected to the monitor.
Amber Check if the video signal cable isproperly connected at the back ofmonitor.
	Check that the computer system isswitched on and in power saving/standby mode.