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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.

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

Summary of Contents for B296CL

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...

Page 10: ...his declaration refers conforms to the relevant standard or other standardizing documents EN 55022 2006 A1 2007 Class B EN 55024 2010 EN61000 3 3 2008 EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 EN50581 2012 We hereby declare above product 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 20...

Page 11: ...use 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 Product LCD Monitor Model Number B296CL SKU Number B296CL xxxxxx x 0 9 a z A Z or Blank Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 333 West San Ca...

Page 12: ...ing 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 to adju...

Page 13: ...nt 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 DVI cable Option AC power cord Audio Cable Option Option DP cable Option USB cable HDMI Cable Optional B296CL ...

Page 14: ... REMOVING 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 ...

Page 15: ...ilt swivel 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 Only at the highest point can 35 degrees of recline be offered for the angle of elevation 1 2 15...

Page 16: ...fortable viewing angle Monitor Pivot Monitor Pivot Monitor Pivot Monitor Pivot Monitor Pivot Rotate clockwise until the monitor stops at 90 90o 150 Before rotating the display lift it to the top position and then push it back to the utmost degree o 60 60 After rotating the tilt spec will be 0 to 35 swivel spec will be 10 to 10 ...

Page 17: ... 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 seconds...

Page 18: ...MDS Data2 2 TMDS Data2 Shield 3 TMDS Data2 4 TMDS Data1 5 TMDS Data1 Shield 6 TMDS Data1 7 TMDS Data0 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 9 TMDS Data0 10 TMDS Clock 11 TMDS Clock Shield 12 TMDS Clock 13 CEC 14 Reserved N C on device 15 SCL 16 SDA 17 DDC CEC Ground 18 5V Power 19 Hot Plug Detect 1 3 5 7 9 11 8 10 4 6 2 13 15 17 19 12 14 16 18 ...

Page 19: ...ta 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 1 13 2 14 3 15 4 16 17 18 7 19 20 9 10 11 12 5 8 6 Lane0 p GND Lane0 n Lane1 p GND Lane1 n Lane2 p GND Lane3 n Lane3 p GND Lane3 n Config1 Config2 AUX_CH n GND AUX_CH p Hot Plug Detect DP Power_Return DP Power 20 pin color display signal cable ...

Page 20: ...5 SVGA 800x600 75 Hz 6 XGA 1024x768 60 Hz 7 XGA 1024x768 75 Hz 8 VESA 1152x864 75 Hz 9 VESA 1280x720 60 Hz 10 WXGA 1360x768 60 Hz 11 SXGA 1280x1024 60 Hz 12 SXGA 1280x1024 75 Hz 13 UXGA 1600x1200 60 Hz RB 14 WSXGA 1680x1050 60 Hz 15 UXGA 1920x1080 60 Hz 16 WUXGA 1900x1200 60 Hz RB 17 WFHD 2560x1080 60 Hz RB ...

Page 21: ...ion properly please refer to the troubleshooting section to diagnose the problem Connect the digital cable only for DP models 1 Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off 2 Connect one end of the 20 pin DP cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer s port Optional Connect the audio input socket AUDIO IN of the LCD monitor and the line out port on the computer ...

Page 22: ...tton to activate the OSD menu INPUT Input Key Use Input key to select from different video sources that may be connected to your monitor a HDMI input b DVI input c DP input As you cycle through the sources you will see the following messages on right top side of screen to indicate currently selected input source It may take 1 or 2 seconds for the image to appear If either DVI input is selected but...

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 Key to confirm the mode...

Page 24: ...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 Brightness Contrast Colour Temp 6 axis Saturation 6 axis Hue and other image related qualities 5 6 axis Saturate Adjust saturation of red green blue yellow magenta and cyan 6 axis Hue Adjust hue for red green blue yellow magenta and cyan 6 Detect Vide...

Page 25: ...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: ...The PIP signal source needs to be selected manually The table below shows the active input combinations for PIP PIP On Input status PIP Main DVI HDMI1 HDMI2 DP DVI x x x v HDMI1 x x x v HDMI2 x x x v DP v v v x x Does not support PIP function in this combination DP mode selection The default out of DP signal setting in the B296CL is DP1 2 User can follow the setting message to confirm selection of...

Page 27: ...Product information 1 Press 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 ...

Page 28: ...ter system is switched on and in power saving standby mode Problem LED status Remedy No picture visible Blue Using the OSD adjust brightness and 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 sy...

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