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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 qualified

service  personnel.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service person-

nel  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

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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 qualified technician to restore the product to

normal  condition.

LCD  Pixel  Statement

The  LCD  unit  is  produced  with  high-precision  manufacturing  techniques.  Nevertheless,

some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has no effect on

the recorded image and does  not constitute a malfunction.

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 G196WL

Page 1: ...nd comfort 2 Unpacking 5 Attaching Removing the base 6 Screen position adjustment 6 Connecting the power cord 7 Safety precaution 7 Cleaning your monitor 7 Power saving 8 DDC 8 Connector Pin Assignment 9 Standard Timing Table 11 Installation User controls Troubleshooting 14 15 21 ...

Page 2: ...may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use The LCD screen has effective pixels of 99 99 or more It may include blemishes of 0 01 or less such as a missing pixel or a pixel lit all of 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...

Page 3: ... 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 ...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...es 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 reflections by placing your display in such a way that the side faces the...

Page 6: ...ox and save the packing materials in case you will need to ship or transport the monitor in future User Manual AC Power Cord D Sub Cable Quick Start Guide DVI Cable AC Adapter Optional Optional Audio Cable Optional HDMI cable Optional G196WL G196WL G206HL G226HQL G236HL LCD monitor MU LUZ00 001 ...

Page 7: ...e monitor as shown in the figure below The monitor can be adjusted to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down as indi cated by arrow below Removing the Base Attaching the Base Attaching Removing the Base Note Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging Carefully place the monitor face down on a stable surface use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen 1 2 1 2 5 15 ...

Page 8: ...n which the equipment will be installed SAFETY PRECAUTION Avoid placing the monitor or any other heavy object on the power cord to avoid damage to the cable Do not expose the monitor to rain excessive moisture or dust Do not cover the ventilation slots or openings of the monitor Always put the monitor in a place where there is adequate ventilation Avoid placing the monitor against a bright backgro...

Page 9: ...e OFF state back to ON state is around 3 seconds DDC To make your installation easier the monitor is able to Plug and Play with your system if your system also supports DDC protocol The DDC Display Data Channel is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities for example supported resolutions and corresponding timing The monitor sup...

Page 10: ...in Color Display Signal Cable 19 pin Color Display Signal Cable only for certain models 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 Reserved N C on device 15 SCL 16 SDA 17 DDC CEC Ground 18 5V Power 19 Hot Plu...

Page 11: ...V Power 3 TMDS Data 2 4 Shield 15 Logic Ground 4 NC 16 Hot Plug Detect 5 NC 17 TMDS Data0 6 DDC Clock 18 TMDS Data0 7 DDC Data 19 TMDS Data 0 5 Shield 8 NC 20 NC 9 TMDS Data1 21 NC 10 TMDS Data1 22 TMDS Clock Shield 11 TMDS Data 1 3 Shield 23 TMDS Clock 12 NC 24 DDC TMDS Clock only for certain models ...

Page 12: ...EN 11 Standard Timing Table ...

Page 13: ...EN 12 Standard Timing Table ...

Page 14: ...EN 13 Standard Timing Table ...

Page 15: ...wer ON the monitor first then power ON the computer This sequence is very important If the monitor still does not function properly please refer to the troubleshooting section to diagnose the problem Connect the digital cable only for dual input models Connect the adapter a Connect the AC cord to the adapter b Connect one end of the adapter to the monitor and the other end to a properly grounded A...

Page 16: ...djustment function The Auto Adjustment function is used to set the HPos VPos Clock and Focus MENU OSD functions Press this botton 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 VGA input b DVI input As you cycle through the sources you will see the following messages on right top side of screen to indicate curre...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...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 19: ...EN 18 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 20: ... 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 21: ...EN 20 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 22: ... back of monitor Check if the power of computer system is ON Abnormal Picture Unstable Picture Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch Display is missing center shift or too small or too large in display size Using OSD adjust RESOLUTION CLOCK CLOCK PHASE H POSITION and V POSITION with non standard signals ...

Page 23: ...ast to maximum or reset to their default settings LED OFF Check the power switch Check if AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor LED displays Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor Check if the power of computer system is ON DVI mode blinking blue ...

Page 24: ...mply with the requirements EMC Directive 2004 108 EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards EN55022 AS NZS CISPR22 Class B EN55024 EN61000 3 2 Class D EN61000 3 3 Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard EN60950 1 RoHS Directive 2002 95 EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical ...

Page 25: ...his 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 G196WL G206HL G226HQL G236HL SKU Number G196WL xxxxxx G206HL xxxxxx x 0 9 a z A Z or Blank Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 333 West Sa...

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