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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.

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 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 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 

Summary of Contents for B196L

Page 1: ...Acer LCD Monitor User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...spondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model number __________________________________ Serial num...

Page 3: ...g the image or turning off 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...

Page 4: ...g 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 volta...

Page 5: ...nding 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 certified type SPT 2 rated 7 A 125 V m...

Page 6: ...mosphere are often but not always marked They include below deck on boats chemical transfer or storage facilities vehicles using liquefied 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 childr...

Page 7: ...y occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction Certain electronic devices such as hard drives USB devices tablet computers laptops cellphones watches earphones speakers credit cards magnetic ID cards etc are sensitive to magnetic fields and may be damaged permanently or temporarily disabled if exposed to a magnet...

Page 8: ...ynovitis 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 physicia...

Page 9: ...d or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity Eliminate glare and reflections 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 using a task light changing the display s viewing angle using a glare reduction filter using a display visor such as a piece of cardboar...

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Page 11: ...cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration M 4 Product LCD Monitor Model Number B196L SKU Number B196L xxxxxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 333 West San Carl...

Page 12: ...recycling information vi Disposal instructions vii LCD pixel statement vii Tips and information for comfortable use viii Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity xi Unpacking 1 Attaching removing the base 2 Screen position adjustment 2 Connecting the power cord 5 Power saving Display Data Channel DDC Connector pin assignment Standard timing table Installation User controls How t...

Page 13: ...ng 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 Quick start guide D sub cable Option DVI cable Option AC power cord Audio Cable Option LCD monitor ...

Page 14: ...OVING THE BASE ATTACHING REMOVING THE BASE ATTACHING REMOVING THE BASE Install Align the base with the stand and push the base towards the top of the monitor and then rotate the base clockwise Tighten the screw clock wise Remove Reverse the steps to remove the base English ...

Page 15: ...el pivot of the monitor t l i T t l i T Tilt Tilt Tilt Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range Height Adjustment Height Adjustment Height Adjustment Height Adjustment Height Adjustment After pressing the top of the monitor then you can adjust the height of the monitor English 5o o 2 150 35 mm Only at the highest point can 35 degrees of recline be offered for the angle of...

Page 16: ...ivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle Monitor Pivot Monitor Pivot Monitor Pivot Monitor Pivot Monitor Pivot Rotate clockwise until the monitor stops at 90 English Before rotating the display lift it to the top position and then push it back to the utmost degree o 60 60 150 90o ...

Page 17: ...vals for the country in which the equipment will be installed Power saving The monitor will be switched to power saving mode by the control signal from the display controller as indicated by the amber colored power LED The power saving mode will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated The recovery time from power saving mode back to on is around 3 sec...

Page 18: ...play signal cable PIN No Description PIN No Description 1 Red 9 5 V 2 Green 10 Logic ground 3 Blue 11 Monitor ground 4 Monitor ground 12 DDC serial data 5 DDC return 13 H sync 6 R ground 14 V sync 7 G ground 15 DDC serial clock 8 B ground 1 5 6 10 11 15 ...

Page 19: ...ta 2 14 5 V power 3 TMDS data 2 4 shield 15 GND return for 5 V hsync vsync 4 NC 16 Hot plug detection 5 NC 17 TMDS data 0 6 DDC clock 18 TMDS data 0 7 DDC data 19 TMDS data 0 5 shield 8 NC 20 NC 9 TMDS data 1 21 NC 10 TMDS data 1 22 TMDS clock shield 11 TMDS data 1 3 shield 23 TMDS clock 12 NC 24 DDC TMDS clock ...

Page 20: ... 5 VESA 720 x 400 70 Hz 6 SVGA 800 x 600 56 Hz 7 SVGA 800 x 600 60 Hz 8 SVGA 800 x 600 72 Hz 9 SVGA 800 x 600 75 Hz 10 MAC 832 x 624 74 5 Hz 11 XGA 1024 x 768 60 Hz 12 XGA 1024 x 768 70 Hz 13 XGA 1024 x 768 75 Hz 14 MAC 1152 x 870 75 Hz 15 VESA 1152 x 864 75 Hz 16 VESA 1280 x 960 60 Hz 17 SXGA 1280 x 1024 60 Hz 18 SXGA 1280 x 1024 75 Hz ...

Page 21: ...puter are switched off 2 Connect one end of the 24 pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer s port 2 Connect the power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor then to a properly grounded AC outlet 3 Turn on the monitor and computer Turn on the monitor first then the computer This sequence is very important If the monitor does not function properly please refer ...

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Page 23: ...graphs appear in vibrant colors with sharp detail N A Movie mode Displays scenes in clearest detail Presents g r e a t v isu a ls e v e n in u n s u ita b ly lit environments Acer eColor Management Operation instructions Step 1 Press Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes Step 2 Press or to select the mode Features and Benefits Step 3 Press AUTO Key to confirm the...

Page 24: ...just the picture quality OSD position and general settings For advanced settings please refer to following page Adjusting the picture quality 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD 2 Using the keys select Picture from the OSD Then navigate to the picture element you wish to adjust 3 Use the keys to adjust the sliding scales 4 The Picture menu can be used to adjust the current Brightness Contrast...

Page 25: ...EN 16 Adjusting the OSD position 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD 2 Using the directional keys select OSD from the on screen display Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust ...

Page 26: ...4 Select Power off USB charge ON OFF to enable disable Power off USB charge function ...

Page 27: ...s the MENU key to bring up the OSD 2 Using the keys select Information from the OSD Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up for current input 1920 x 1080 Information H 65KHz V 60Hz VGA Input S N ETL5309 1326350380B3742 ...

Page 28: ... of monitor Check if the computer system is switched on and in power saving standby mode Unstable picture Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch Abnormal picture Image is missing off center too large or too small on the screen Using the OSD adjust focus clock H position and V position with non standard si...

Page 29: ...contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings Off 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 monitor Check that the computer system is switched on and in power saving standby mode ...

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