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Place of purchase: ________________________________ Acer and t he Acer logo are regist ered t rademarks of Acer Incorporat ed. Ot her companies' product names or t rademarks are used herein f or ident if icat ion purposes only and belong t o...
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 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.
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.
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 •...
We at Acer are very conscious of the environmental effects of our business and strive to identify and provide the best working procedures to reduce the environmental impact of our products.
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://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws.
viii 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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viii 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.
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Hereby declare that: 22W" LCD Monitor Product: Trade Name: Acer or eMachines or Gateway or packard bell Model Number: B223W SKU Number: xxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, o r A ~ Z) or b l an k...
B223W B223Wxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z or SKU number: blank) Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party: 333 West San Carlos St. San Jose, CA 95110 Contact person:...
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Unpacking Attaching/removing the base Screen position adjustment Connecting the power cord Power saving Display Data Channel (DDC) Connector pin assignment Standard timing table Installation User controls How to adjust a setting Acer eColor Management User Troubleshooting VGA mode DVI mode...
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Unpacking Please check that the following items are present when you unpack the box, and save the packing materials in case you need to ship or transport the monitor in the future. LCD monitor User’s guide Quick start guide DVI cable (only dual- D-sub cable AC power cord input models)
Attaching/removing the base Attaching: Removing: Reverse the steps of assemble. 1) Attach the footstand to the base 2) Turn clockwise to lock. Ensure that the base is locked onto the stand. 3) Secure the base to the stand by turning the screw using the integrated tab or a suitable coin.
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b. The height of the monitor can be adjusted by 11 cm. 11cm c. The monitor can be rotated through 35 degrees in either direction in the horizontal 35 o 35 o d. The monitor can be rotated through 90 degrees in the vertical plane. 90°...
Connecting the power cord Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is the correct type • required for your area. The monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in either • 100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. No user-adjustment is required.
Connect or pin assignment 15-pin color display signal cable PIN No. Descript ion PIN No. Descript ion +5 V Green Logic ground Blue M onit or ground M onit or ground DDC-serial dat a DDC-ret urn H-sync R-ground V-sync G-ground DDC-serial clock B-ground...
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24-pin color display signal cable PIN No. Descript ion PIN No. Descript ion TM DS dat a 2- TM DS dat a 2+ +5 V pow er TM DS dat a 2/4 shield GND (ret urn f or +5 V hsync.vsync) Hot -plug det ect ion TM DS dat a 0- DDC clock...
Standard timing table Mode Resolution 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 66.66 VESA 720x400 SVGA 800 x 600 SVGA 800 x 600 SVGA 800 x 600 SVGA 800 x 600 832 x 624 74.55 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768...
Installation To install the monitor on your host system, please follow the steps below: Steps Connect the video cable Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off. Connect the VGA video cable to the computer. Connect the digital cable (only for dual-input models). (1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off.
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User controls Front panel controls Power LED: Lights up to indicate the power is turned on. Power Switch: Turn the power on or off. < / > : Press < or > to navigate to the desired function, press Enter to select the function.
To exit and save, select the exit function. If you want to adjust any other function, repeat steps 2 to 4. Acer eColor Management: If "Acer eColor Management" is selected, the Acer eColor Management OSD will appear. User: If "User" is selected, the standard OSD will appear.
Acer eColor Management Operation instructions • Press the Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. Press "<" or ">" to select the mode. Press the Auto-adjust button to confirm the mode. Features •...
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User Main menu menu Sub menu item Description icon icon Contrast Adjusts the contrast between the foreground and background of the screen image. Brightness Adjusts the background brightness of the screen image. ACM (Adaptive Contrast Management) ACM On/Off switch, default Off. Focus Adjusts picture focus (available in analog mode only).
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Main menu menu Sub menu item Description icon icon English Language selection. Deutsch Français Español Italiano 简体中文 Suomi EMEA version OSD only. Nederlands Русский H. Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD. V. Position Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD. OSD Timeout Adjusts the OSD timeout.
Troubleshooting Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. VGA mode Problem LED status Remedy No picture visible Blue Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings.
DVI mode Problem LED status Remedy No picture visible Blue Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. Check the power switch. Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor. Amber Check if the video signal cable is properly connected at the back of...