Acer S190HQL User Manual

Safety Instructions

Observe the following safety guidelines when connection and using your monitor:

• Be sure that your monitor is eiectricaiiy rated to operate with the AC power avaiiabie in your iocation.

• Locate your monitor near an easiiy accessible eiectricai outiet.

• Piace the monitor on a soiid surface and treat it carefuiiy. The screen can be damaged if dropped, sharpiy hit, or touched with a sharp or abrasive

impiement.

• Put your monitor in a iocation with iow humidity and a minimum of dust.

• Never use your monitor if the power cabie has been damaged. Do not aiiow anything to rest on the power cabie, and keep the cabie away from where

peopie couid trip over it.

• Never insert anything metaiiic into the monitor openings. Doing so may create the danger of eiectric shock.

• To avoid eiectric shock, never touch the inside of the monitor. Oniy a quaiified technician shouid open the monitor's case.

• Be sure to hoid the piug, not the cabie, when disconnecting the monitor from an eiectricai outiet.

• Openings in the monitor cabinet are provided for verrtiiation. To prevent overheating, these openings shouid not be biocked or covered. Aiso, avoid

using the monitor on a bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface.

• Doing so may biocktheventiiation openings in the bottom of the cabinet. If you put the monitor in a bookcase or some other enciosed space, be sure to

provide adequate ventiiation.

• Do not expose the monitor to rain or use it near water, if the monitor accidentaiiy gets wet, unpiug it and contact an authorized deaier immediateiy. You can ciean the exterior of the monitor with a damp cioth when necessary, but be sure to unpiug the monitor first, if your monitor does not operate normaiiy-in particuiar, if there are any unusuai sounds or smeiis coming from it -unpiug the monitor immediateiy and contact an authorized deaier or service center.

Package Contents

AC power

cable

Audio cable

(optional)

AC adapter User guide

Quick start

guide

Attaching the monitor to the base

1. Remove the monitor base from the packaging and place it on a stable and level workspace.

2. Remove the monitor from the packaging.

3. Attach the the monitor stand arm to the base.

• Ensure that the base is locked onto the monitor stand arm. (for selected models)

• Secure the base to the monitor stand arm by turning the white screw using the integrated tab or a suitable coin, (for

selected models)

Connecting Your Monitor to a Computer

1. Turn off your monitor and unplug your computer's power cord.

2. 2-1 Connect Video Cable

a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b. Connect the VGA video cable to the computer.

2-2 Connect Digital Cable (Only Dual-input model)

a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer's port.

2-3 Connectthe Audio Cable (Only Audio-Input Model)(Optional)

3. Connect one end of the adapter to the monitor and the other end to a properly grounded, AC outlet.

4. Power-ON Monitor and Computer

Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. This sequence is very important.

Externa! Controls

Icon Item Description

(!)

MENU AUTO

Power button/indicator

Minus/plus OSD functions Press to view the OSD. Press again to enter a selection in the OSD.

Auto adjust button / exit

Empowering key

Turns the monitor on/off. Blue indicates power on. Amber indicates standby/power saving mode.

If the OSD is active, press the Minus or Plus button to toggle between the OSD options.

If the OSD is active, press Auto to exit the OSD. Once the OSD is inactive, press Auto and the monitor will automatically optimize the display position, focus, and clock of your display. Press the Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes.

LCD Monitor Quick Setup Guide

Regulations and safety notices

FCC notice

This device 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 device 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 device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the device and receiver.

• Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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

CE declaration of Conformity

Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that this LCD monitor is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, and RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC and Directive 2009/125/EC with regard to establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related product.

Notice: Shielded cables

All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with EMC regulations.

Notice: Peripheral devices

Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.

Caution

changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this product.

Operation conditions

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.

Notice: Canadian users

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Disposai of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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