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Installation

To install the monitor on your host system, please follow the steps below:

Steps

1

Connect the video cable
a

Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off.

b

Connect the VGA video cable to the computer. 

c

Connect the digital cable (only for dual-input models).
(1) Make sure both the monitor and computer 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.

(3) Connect one end of the 19-pin HDMI* 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.

4

If the monitor does not function properly, please refer to the             
troubleshooting section to diagnose the problem

* for selected models

Summary of Contents for D240H

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

Page 2: ...respondence 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 n...

Page 3: ...d slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use The LCD screen has 99 99 or more effective 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 scr...

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: ...utane 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 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 o...

Page 7: ...AR qualified use less energy and prevent or performance Acer is proud to offer our customers products with the greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines Acer s ENERGY STAR qualified products save you money by reducing set by the U S Environmental Protection Agency Acer is committed to offer energy costs and helps protect the environment without sacrificing features pr...

Page 8: ...act 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 d...

Page 9: ...en and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will continue comply with the requirements EMC Directive 2004 108 EC as attested by conformity with the following EN55022 2006 AS NZS CISPR22 2006 Class B EN55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 harmonized standard EN60950 1 2001 A11 2004 RoHS Directive 2002 95 EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrica...

Page 10: ...e received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local manufacturer importer is responsible for this declaration Product name LCD Monitor Model number SKU number x 0 9 a z or A Z or blank Name of responsible party Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party 333 West San Carlos St San Jose CA 95110 USA Contact person Acer Representative Tel 1 254 298 4000...

Page 11: ...ons Commission Declaration of Conformity x Unpacking 1 Attaching the base for selected models 2 Attaching the base for selected models 3 Screen position adjustment 4 Connecting the power cord 4 Power saving 4 Display Data Channel DDC 5 Connector pin assignment 5 15 pin color display signal cable 5 24 pin color display signal cable 6 19 pin color display signal cable 6 Standard timing table 7 Insta...

Page 12: ...Troubleshooting 15 VGA mode 15 DVI HDMI mode 16 ...

Page 13: ...ollowing 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 AC power cord Audio Cable User guide DVI cable Cable USB ...

Page 14: ...ts packaging Carefully place the monitor face down on a stable surface use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen 1 Attach the the monitor stand arm to the base 2 Ensure that the base is locked onto the monitor stand arm Note Take care when performing the installation to avoid injuring yourself 1 ...

Page 15: ...inlet and plug the other end into an AC outlet For units using 120 V AC Use a UL listed cord set type SVT wire and plug rated 10 A 125 V For units using 220 240 V AC 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 Power saving The monitor will be switched to power ...

Page 16: ... the host system about its capabilities for example supported resolutions and corresponding timing The monitor supports the DDC2B standard Connector pin assignment 15 pin color display 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 seria...

Page 17: ...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 PIN No Description PIN No Description 1 TMDS 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 Reserve...

Page 18: ...8 70 Hz 13 1024x768 75 Hz 14 MAC 1152x870 75 Hz 15 VESA 1152x864 75 Hz 16 1280x960 60 Hz 17 1280x1024 60 Hz 18 1280x1024 75 Hz 19 VESA VESA 1280x720 1280x768 1280x768 1280x800 60 Hz 60 Hz 75 Hz 60 Hz 20 1360x768 60 Hz 21 75 Hz 22 1440x900 60 Hz 23 1440x900 24 SXGA 1440x1050 60 Hz 25 WSXGA 1680x1050 1680x1050 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 75 Hz 26 27 28 29 30 31 UXGA UXGA 1600x1200 1600x1200 1920x1080 60 Hz WX...

Page 19: ...t one end of the 24 pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer s port 3 Connect one end of the 19 pin HDMI 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 se...

Page 20: ...f your display Empowering Key Press the Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes for more details Input Key INPUT monitor VGA or DVI D or HDMI dialog box as a VGA input b DVI D input c HDMI input t Use Input key to select between three different video source that may be connected to your As you cycle through the inputs you will see the following messages ...

Page 21: ...pe USB plug into the monitor and the other end of the USB cable into your PC This will enable the monitor to access the images stored in your PC or in the memory card inserted in your PC After the software has been installed you can turn DPF mode on and off Press the Empowering Key to show the onscreen menu and press again to switch to DPF mode Product views Acer PhotoFit Management Acer PhotoFit ...

Page 22: ...lect one or more images in either thumbnail area Click the Copy icon in the function bar to copy the images to the monitor DPF PC or external storage Note Use pictures with a file size smaller than 40 MB for optimal slideshow performance Copy from external storage to the monitor s internal storage Copy from external storage to the PC The images copied to the monitor will automatically be resized f...

Page 23: ... Detect input source e key Empowering technology Viewing images You can view and copy images directly onto the DPF monitor from your external storage devices memory cards or USB flash drives while DPF mode is enabled Images stored on your external memory as well as those stored in the DPF will be displayed as thumbnails Note Images will automatically be resized to fit the LCD screen but the origin...

Page 24: ...enu item Description User mode User defined Settings can be fine tuned to suit any situation Text mode Optimal balance of brightness and contrast to prevent eyestrain The most comfortable way to read onscreen text Standard mode Default settings Reflects native display capability Graphic mode Enhances colors and emphasizes fine detail Pictures and photographs appear in vibrant colors with sharp det...

Page 25: ...adjust 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 Contra...

Page 26: ...11 English Adjusting the OSD position 1 Press the Menu key to bring up the OSD 2 Using the directional keys select OSD from the onscreen display Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust ...

Page 27: ...ng 1 Press the Menu key to bring up the OSD 2 Using the keys select Setting from the OSD Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust 3 The Setting menu can be used to adjust the screen Menu Language and other important settings ...

Page 28: ...13 English 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 29: ...k 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 s...

Page 30: ...ightness 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 system is switched on and in power saving standby mode ...

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