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Acer LCD Monitor
User's Guide
Copyright © 2017 . Acer Incorporated.
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Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide
Original Issue: 05/2017
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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 uorescent light, the screen may icker during initial use. Turn o the
power switch and then turn it on again to make sure the icker disappears.
• You may nd slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use.
• The LCD screen has 99.99% or more eective 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 o 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.
Connecting/disconnecting the device
Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power from the LCD monitor:
• Make sure the monitor is attached to its base before connecting the power cord to the AC power
outlet.
• Make sure both the LCD monitor and the computer are turned o before connecting any cable or
unplugging the power cord.
• If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all
power cords from the power supplies.
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.
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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 re 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 ts 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.
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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 certied, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent,
4.5meters (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 qualied service personnel.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualied 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 qualied technician to restore the product to normal condition.
Potentially explosive environments
Switch o 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 o your vehicle engine. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or re resulting in
bodily injury or even death. Switch o 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 liqueed 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.
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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 eects 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.acergroup.com/public/Sustainability/
Visit www.acer-group.com for further information on the features and benets of our other products.
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
http://www.acergroup.com/public/Sustainability/
LCD pixel statement
The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels
may occasionally misre or appear as black or red dots. This has no eect 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.
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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
• stiness 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 xed 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 reections 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
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• using a task light
• changing the display's viewing angle
• using a glare-reduction lter
• 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.
• In order to prevent damage to the monitor, do not lift the monitor by its base.
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Declaration of Conformity
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e,
Acer Incorporated
8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan
And,
Acer Italy s.r.l
Via Lepetit, 40, 20020 Lainate (MI) Italy
Tel: +39-02-939-921 ,Fax: +39-02 9399-2913
www.acer.it
Product: LCD Monitor
Trade Name: Acer
Model Number: EB490QK
SKU Number: EB490QK xxxxxx;
(“x” = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z, or blank)
We, Acer Incorporated, hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product described above
is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonization legislations as below Directive and following
harmonized standards and/or other relevant standards have been applied:
EMC Directive: 2014/30/EU
EN 55032:2012/AC:2013 Class B
EN 61000-3-2:2014 Class D
EN 55024:2010
EN 61000-3-3:2013
LVD Directive: 2014/35/EU
EN 60950-1:2006/A11:2009/A1:2010/A12:2011/A2:2013
RoHS Directive: 2011/65/EU
EN 50581:2012
ErP Directive: 2009/125/EC
Regulation (EC) No. 1275/ 2008; EN 50564:2011
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ear to begin affixing CE marking 2017.
Apr.10, 2017
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r. Manager Date
Regulation,
Acer Inc.
(Taipei, Taiwan)
Acer Incorporated
8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi
New Taipei City 221, Taiwan
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