Acer X243hbd Users Guide

							
TABLE OF CONTENTSSpecial notes on LCD monitors..................................................1
Information for your safety and
 comfort..................................2
Unpacking........................................................................-
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Attaching/Removing the base....................................................6
Screen position adjustment........................................................6
Connecting the power cord........................................................7
Safety precaution.......................................................................7
Cleaning your monitor...............................................................7
Power saving........................................................................-
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DDC........................................................................-
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Connector Pin Assingment.........................................................9
Standard Timing Table..................................................................11
Installation......................................................................-
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User controls................................................................-
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How to adjust a setting................................................................14
Troubleshooting.......................................................................-
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EN-1SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS
The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a
problem.
NOTES

·
Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during
initial use. Turn off the Power Switch and then turn it on again to make
sure the flicker disappears.
· 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 this case, the screen is recovered slowly by changing the
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EN-2Information 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.
CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device
Observe the follwing guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the
power supply unit:
Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet.
Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the product.
If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by
unplugging all power cords from the power supplies.
CAUTION for 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 to the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
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 environ ment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD,
Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack.
Safe listening
Follow these instructions, suggested by hearing experts,to protect your earing.
•Gradually increase the volume until you can hear it clearly and comfortably and without distortion.
•After setting the volume level, do not increase it afteryour ears adjust.
•Limit the amount of time listening to music at high volume.
•Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings.
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EN-3Product 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
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Warning! We do not recommend using the product on a couch or bed. If this is
unavoidable, work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do some
stretching exercises.
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For more information and help in recycling, please visit the following websites:
Worldwide: http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm •take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders
•avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders
•install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfort
able reach
•if you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain
Taking care of your vision
Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact 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 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 window or any lightsource
•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 cardboard extended from the display’s top front edge
•Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle.
•Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of time.
Developing good work habits
Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and
productive:
•Take short breaks regularly and often.
•Perform some stretching exercises.
•Breathe fresh air as often as possible.
•Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body.
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EN-5·
LCD Monitor
UNPACKING
 Please check 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 ·
15-pin D-Sub Cable
·Quick Start Guide ·
DVI Cable
(Only Dual-Input Model)Audio Cable (Option) ·
X243H LCD Monitor 
Quick Start Guide
P/N:MU.LFH00.001
2008
X243H
 
						

							
EN-6Attaching / Removing the Base
Install:
Align the release button on the
bottom of the monitor with the
corresponding
slots on the bottom of the base.
Remove:
Depress the release button as
indicated first before removing the
base and follow the arrow direction
to remove it.
SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT
In oder to optimize 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 indi-
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EN-7CONNECTING THE POWER CORD
·
Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is the correct type
required for your area.
· This monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in either
100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. No user-adjustment is required.
· Plug one end of the power cord to the AC Inlet, plug another end to a
proper AC outlet.
· For unit using at 120 V AC:
Use a UL Listed Cord Set, Type SVT wire and plug rated 10 A/125 V.
· For unit using at 220/240 V AC (outside of U.S.):
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.
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 background or where sun-
light or other light sources may reflect on the face of the monitor. Place
the monitor just below eye level.
· Handle with care when transporting the monitor.
· Refrain from giving shock or scratch to the screen, as screen is fragile.
CLEANING YOUR MONITOR 
  
Please carefully follow the below guidelines when cleaning the monitor.
A lways unplug the monitor before cleaning.
Us e a soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides.
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EN-8Power saving
The monitor will be driven into Power Saving” mode by the control signal
from the display controller, as indicated by the amber-color power LED.
The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected
or the keyboard or mouse is activated. The recovery 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 timing. The monitor supports
DDC2B standard.
State
LED
Light
ONBlue
Power Saving Mode  Amberj·w">·EV(VS)r·JS4E"uE>4·"“t·rDQ·JS4E"uE>s 
						

							
EN-9PIN NO.DESCRIPTIONPIN NO.DESCRIPTION
1.Red9.+5V
2.Green10.Logic Ground
3.Blue11.Monitor Ground
4.Monitor Ground12.DDCSerial Data 5.DDC-return13.H-Sync
6.R-Ground14.V-Sync
7.G-Ground15.DDC-Serial Clock
8.B-Ground
CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT
15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable
19-pin color display signal cable*
* only for certain models
PIN No.DescriptionPIN 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 Plug Detect
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