Acer T272HUL User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Special notes on LCD monitors..................................................

Information for your safety and comfort..................................

Unpacking................................................................................... 5

Screen position adjustment........................................................

Connecting the power cord.......................................................

Safety precaution.......................................................................

Cleaning your monitor...............................................................

Power saving...............................................................................

DDC..............................................................................................

Connector Pin Assignment.........................................................

Standard Timing Table..................................................................

Installation.....................................................................................

User controls..................................................................................

Troubleshooting............................................................................

SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS

The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem.

NOTES

· 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 effective pixels of 99.99% or more. It may include blemishes of 0.01% or less such as a missing pixel or a pixel lit all of 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 hours.

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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.

CAUTION for 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 to the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

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 environ ment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack.

Your device uses one

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Object/ Manufacturer/ Type/

Part No. Trademark Model

Power

Adapt

of the following power supplies:

Chicony

A10-090P3A

Safe listening

Follow th ese instructions, suggested by hearing experts,to protect your earing.

•Gradually increase the volume until you can hear it clearly and comfortably and without distortion.

•Af

ter setting the volume level, do not increase it afteryour ears adjust.

•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.

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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.

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.

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

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•take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders

•avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders

•install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfort

•if you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at the

able reach

center of your desk to minimize neck strain

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

•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

•Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced

•Eliminate glare and reflections by:

•Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle.

•Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended

on a distant point.

point downward when looking at the middle of the display.

text readability and graphics clarity.

•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

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.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Warning! We do not recommend using the product on a couch or bed. If this is unavoidable, work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do some stretching exercises.

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UNPACKING

Please check the following items are present when you unpack the box, and save the packing materials in case you will need to ship or transport the monitor in future.

· LCD Monitor

DP Cable

(Optional)

· User Manual

· DVI Cable

Quick Start Guide

Power Adapter

(Optional)

· AC Power Cord

HDMI Cable

USB Cable

(Optional)

Audio Cable

(Optional)

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SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT

In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can adjust the tilt of the monitor by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor as shown in the figure below.

The monitor can be adjusted 10 degrees to 60 degrees up as indicated by

arrow below.

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CONNECTING THE POWER CORD

· Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is the correct type required for your area.

· This monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. No user-adjustment is required.

Plug one end of the AC power cord to the adapter, and plug the other end into an AC outlet.

· For unit using at 120 V AC: Use a UL Listed Cord Set, Type SVT wire and plug rated 10 A/125 V.

· For unit using at 220/240 V AC (outside of U.S.): 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.

SAFETY PRECAUTION

· Avoid placing the monitor, or any other heavy object, on the power cord

to avoid damage to the cable.

· Do not expose the monitor to rain, excessive moisture, or dust.

· Do not cover the ventilation slots or openings of the monitor. Always

put the monitor in a place where there is adequate ventilation.

· Avoid placing the monitor against a bright background or where sun-

light or other light sources may reflect on the face of the monitor. Place the monitor just below eye level.

· Handle with care when transporting the monitor.

· Refrain from giving shock or scratch to the screen, as screen is fragile.

CLEANING YOUR MONITOR

Please carefully follow the below 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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