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EN-19

P241W A

(VGA Mode)

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the trouble-
shooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem.

Problems Current Status Remedy

No Picture

LED ON

·

Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast

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

amber color

·

Check if video signal cable is properly

connected at the 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.

·

Using OSD, in case of missing full-screen

image, please select other resolution or

other vertical refresh timing.

·

Wait for a few seconds after adjusting the

size of the image before changing or

disconnecting the signal cable or powering

OFF the monitor.

Summary of Contents for P241

Page 1: ...and comfort 2 Unpacking 5 Attaching Removing the base 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 12 User controls 13 How to adjust a setting 14 Troubleshooting 19 ...

Page 2: ...You 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 ...

Page 3: ...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 ca...

Page 4: ...ion 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...

Page 5: ...looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point Blink frequently to keep your eyes 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...

Page 6: ...heck the following items are present when you unpack the box 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 Only Dual Input Model ...

Page 7: ...ptimize the best viewing position you can adjust the tilt of the monitor by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor as shown in the figure below The monitor can be adjusted to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down as indicated by arrow below ...

Page 8: ...ry in 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 bac...

Page 9: ...ecovery time from Active 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...

Page 10: ...PTION 1 Red 9 5V 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 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 15 Pin Color Display Signal Cable ...

Page 11: ...ta2 14 5V Power 3 TMDS Data 2 4 Shield 15 GND return for 5V hsync vsync 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 ...

Page 12: ...200 75 Hz 21 VESA 1680 x 1050 60 Hz 22 VESA 1920 x 1200 60 Hz To reduce the need for adjustment for different modes the monitor has default setting modes that are most commonly used as given in the table below For optimum adjustment the user is suggested to perform the Auto Setup under Windows Full Screen pattern or using the pattern in the floppy disk provided When none of the mode is matched the...

Page 13: ...the 24 pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer s port 1 3 HDMI Cable Only HDMI Input Model a Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered OFF b Connect the HDMI cable to the computer 2 Connect power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor then to a properly grounded AC outlet 3 Power ON Monitor and Computer Power ON the monitor first then power ...

Page 14: ...nario mode 4 Auto Adjust button Exit 1 When OSD menu is in active status this button will act as EXIT KEY EXIT OSD menu 2 When OSD menu is in off status press this button for 2 seconds to activate the AutoAdjustment function The Auto Adjustment function is used to set the HPos VPos Clock and Focus 5 Press or to select the desired function Press or to change the settings of the current function 6 M...

Page 15: ...on to activate the OSD window 2 Press or to select the desired function 3 Press the MENU button to select the function that you want to adjust 4 Press or to change the settings of the current function 5 To exit and save select the exit function If you want to adjust any other function repeat steps 2 4 P X Series OSD behave When user press MENU button on front bezel II Only Dual Input Model I Only ...

Page 16: ...Reflects native display capability N A Grahpic mode Enhances colors and emphasize fine detail N A Movie mode Displays scenes in clearest detail Pictures and photographs appear in vibrant colors with sharp detail Main Menu icon Sub Menu icon Sub Menu item Description Contrast Adjust the contrast between the foreground and background of the screen image Brightness Adjust the background brightness of...

Page 17: ...ertical position available in Analog mode only N A Warm Set the color temperature to warm white N A Cool Set the color temperature to cool white User Red Adjusts Red Green Blue intensity User Green User Blue N A English Multi language selection N A N A Deutsch N A Francais N A Espanol N A Italiano N A N A N A Suomi EMEA version OSD only N A Nederlands N A Pyccknn ...

Page 18: ...og D Sub N A Digital only Dual Input Model Select input signal from digital DVI only Dual Input Model N A HDMI only HDMI Input Model Select input signal from HDMI only HDMI Input Model N A DDC CI Turn ON OFF DDC CI support N A Information Show the resolution H V frequency andinput port of current input timing N A Reset Clear each old status of Auto configurationand set the color temperature to Coo...

Page 19: ... eColor Management Step 1 Press Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes Step 2 Press or to select the mode Step 3 Press Auto Key to confirm the mode and run Auto Adjust Operation instructions Features and Benefits ...

Page 20: ... connected at the 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 ...

Page 21: ...ness and contrast 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 amber color Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor Check if the power of computer system is ON ...

Page 22: ...products are turned off ENERGY STAR qualified home electronic products in the off position use up to 50 less energy than conventional equipment More information refers to http www energystar gov and http www energystar gov powermangement As an ENERGY STAR partner Acer Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Note The statement above is applicable ...

Page 23: ...nd are in force to assure that production units of the same product will continue comply with the requirements EMC Directive 89 336 EEC amended by 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards EN55022 1998 A1 2000 A2 2003 AS NZS CISPR22 2002 Class B EN55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN61000 3 2 2000 Class D EN61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 Low Voltage Directive 2006 ...

Page 24: ...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 P241W A SKU Number P241W Axxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 333 West San Carlos St San Jose CA 95110 U S A Contact Person Acer Repr...

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