Acer AM501 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................... 1

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................. 2

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION...................................... 3

CONNECTING THE MONITOR AND SWIVEL BASE............................. 4

REMOVING THE MONITOR AND SWIVEL BASE.................................. 4

INTRODUCTION....................................................................................... 5

INSTALLATION........................................................................................ 6

USER CONTROLS................................................................................... 7

LED ICON SUMMARY ............................................................................. 9

SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................. 10

TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................ 11

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Please read these instructions thoroughly.

2. Please keep this guide for future use.

3. Please disconnect the device from the main power supply before cleaning. Do not use any

liquids or aerosol sprays to clean this device. Use a clean dampened cloth in stead.

4. To avoid damaging the device, only use factory-approved accessories.

5. Protect the device against moisture.

6. In order to set up the device, first place it on a stable surface. Tipping it over or dropping can

harm the monitor and cause injuries. Please follow the setup instructions of the manufacturer
while setting up your monitor.

7. The ventilation openings are used for air circulation to protect the device against overheating.

8. When connecting the device, obey the maximum connected load values of the main power

supply.

9. The wall socket must be equipped with a non-fused grounded conductor contact for electrical

safety.

10. The power cable must be laid in such a way nobody can trip over it. Please do not place any

objects on the cable.

11. Follow all instructions and warning remarks that are printed on the device.

12. If the device will not be used for a long period of time, please disconnect it from the main

power supply to avoid power surge damage such as lightning.

13. Make sure no sharp objects or liquids enter the device via its air circulation openings. This

could result in a fire or an electric shock.

14. Never open the device casing yourself, there are no user serviceable parts inside. Only

authorized technical service personnel should open the casing of this device.

15. If any of the following conditions occur, the device must be disconnected from the main

supply, and be checked by a qualified service center:

• Power cable or power plug are damaged;

• Liquid has entered the device;

• The device was exposed to moisture;

• The device does not operate according to the user‘s guide, or you do not achieve any

improvement with the aid of this guide;

• The device has been dropped and/or the casing is damaged;

• The device shows obvious signs of a defect.

16. Use only approved original spare parts, or parts in accordance with the original parts, for

repairs. The use of incorrect/unauthorized spare parts may cause further damage.

17. Please contact your service center for any questions regarding service and repairs to

guarantee the device‘s performance and reliability.

18. The power socket must be installed near the equipment to be easily accessible.

19. The application of this monitor is restricted to special controlled luminous environments.

The screen surface trend to reflect annoying light of lamps and sunlight. To avoid these
reflections the monitor should not be positioned in front of a window or directed to
luminaries. The monitor is in compliance with Reflection Class III according to ISO 9241-7.

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

( FCC Statement )

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:

• Reorientate or relocate the receiving antenna;

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;

• Connect the equipment with a power socket on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected;

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturers may void the
user‘s authority to operate this equipment.

A shielded-type video signal cable is required in order to meet the FCC emission
limits and also to prevent interference to nearby radio and television reception. It is
essential that only the supplied power cord be used.

Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment.

CANADIAN DOC NOTICE

For Class B Computing Devices
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing

Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le mat
ériel brouilleur du Canada.

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CONNECTING THE MONITOR AND SWIVEL BASE

1. Place the monitor with its tube down on a stable surface.

2. Align the four tabs of the swivel base with the slots in the bottom of the

monitor.

3. Insert the tabs into the slots of the monitor

4. Now slowly slide the swivel base toward the front of the monitor till you hear
the spring lock click into place.

REMOVING THE MONITOR AND SWIVEL BASE

If you need to remove the swivel base, push the spring lock and then pull the
swivel base away from the monitor.

NOTE: Special attention should be paid to the control knobs and LED indicators

on the front panel when you place the monitor with its tube down. This will
prevent damage to these control knobs and LED indicators from excessive pressure.

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