Acer AL2216W User Manual

Table of Contents

Safety

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Electrical safety ……………………………………………………………… 1
Installation safety ……………………………………………………………… 1
Cleaning safety ……………………………………………………………… 1

Special notes on LCD

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monitors
Package contents

Installation

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instructions

Placement ……………………………………………………………… 3
Installation ……………………………………………………………… 3
External controls ……………………………………………………………… 4
Image adjustment ……………………………………………………………… 5
Screen adjustment ……………………………………………………………… 7

Attachments

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Plug and play ……………………………………………………………… 8
Power saver ……………………………………………………………… 8
Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………………… 8
Technical

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specifications

Display modes ……………………………………………………………… 10

Safety

Electrical
safety

Installation
safety

Note: To ensure your safety and prolong the life of the product, read

the following safety recommendations carefully before using the product
for the first time.

y Do not touch the inside of the monitor. Only authorized and qualified

technicians should open the LCD monitor case.

y Hold the plug (not the power cable) when you connect the plug to

the socket. Make sure your hands are dry.

y This product should only be operated with 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.

y This product is equipped with a 3-prong plug, (a plug having a third

grounding pin). This plug will only fit into a grounded power outlet.
If you are unable to insert the grounded plug into the outlet, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not use a
two-prong adapter instead of the grounded plug.

y Don’t expose your LCD monitor to water, or any environment with

a high temperature or humidity, such as kitchens or swimming pools.
Flower vases filled with water are also dangerous.

y If your LCD monitor

or a smell), remove the plug immediately and contact your authorized
dealer or service center.

y Don't touch your LCD monitor with your fingers or any hard object.

Avoid scratching or leaving any oil sludge on the surface of the
display.

operates abnormally (i.e., releases smoke, noise

Cleaning safety

y Protect your LCD monitor by installing it in a place that is

well-ventilated, moisture proof, and dust-free.

y Don’t install your LCD monitor near a heat source, (i.e., ovens,

space heaters, fire places, furnaces or in the sun).

y To avoid electric shock, or dropping, install your LCD monitor in

a place where children will not touch it. Secure your LCD monitor
firmly and explain the safety rules to children, if required.

y When installing your LCD monitor or adjusting its angle, attention

should be paid to the loading capability and leveling of the
structure supporting the LCD monitor.

y Don’t spray cleanser or water onto your LCD monitor or its case.
y When cleaning your LCD monitor, make sure that no liquid permeates

into the inside of the LCD monitor or any accessory.

y Moisten a clean, soft, lint-free cloth with water or glass cleaner

without alcohol. Squeeze it so it's just a little damp and wipe
the surface of your LCD monitor gently. It is recommended to use
a silk cloth that is exclusively used to clean the display.

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Special notes on LCD monitors

The following symptoms are normal for LCD monitors and do not indicate a problem with
the device:
y 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 the flicker disappear.

y You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern

you use.

y The LCD screen has effective pixels of 99.99% or more. It may include blemishes

of 0.01% or less (caused by a missing pixel or a pixel that is always lit).

y When the same image is displayed for hours on end, its afterimage may remain after

switching to a new image. When this happens, the screen will recover slowly by changing
the image. Turning the LCD monitor off for several hours will also correct this
problem.

Package contents

LCD display

(with speakers)

Power cable

D-Sub signal cable

User's Guide (CD)

DVI signal cable

(optional)

Quick Start Guide

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Installation instructions

Placement

Installati
on

Note: Read the Safety section carefully before starting the installation.

When installing your LCD monitor, consider the placement of the monitor:
y To minimize the reflection of the monitor, protect your eyes, and ensure

premium quality, don’t install your LCD monitor near windows or where
there is backlight. Keep the monitor at least 30 cm away from your eyes.

y The upper edge of the monitor should be just a little higher than your

line of sight.

y Adjust the front and back dip angles of the monitor, so that you can

view the display comfortably.

Connecting the base to the monitor

Take the base out of the box and place it on a
flat table.

y Position the monitor on top of the base.
y Connect the base into the neck of the monitor

along the track.

y You will hear a click sound when the base

and the monitor are properly connected.

Connecting the LCD monitor to a PC

y Make sure that the power supply of your PC

is turned off and the power plug is removed.

y Connect and fasten both ends of the signal

cable to your PC host and LCD monitor,
respectively.

y Connect the attached power cable to your LCD

monitor.

y Plug the power cable into the receptacle.
y Use the cable tie to bind up the power cord

and the D-sub signal cable / DVI-D cable.

y Turn on the power supplies of your PC and

LCD monitor.

X Power cable
Y DVI signal cable

(optional)

Z D-Sub signal cable

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