User manual ACER AL1716

[. . . ] 12 1 Precautions The monitor may be damaged if placed too near a source of heat. Be aware of the location of radiators, cookers, open fires, etc. Do not cover the slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet, as the monitor requires ventilation. The monitor should be located in a well-ventilated room to prevent the possibility of overheating. [. . . ] Please contact a qualified engineer if the troubleshooting section does not solve your problem. Recycling information Acer cares very much about protecting the environment, and firmly believes that the environment will be healthier if appropriate measures are taken to treat and recycle industrial technology products. Such products contain hazardous, poisonous substances that can seriously harm the environment. Furthermore, industrial technology products contain materials that can be recycled and re-integrated. We strongly encourage you to recycle this IT product through the appropriate agency by reviewing the information provided below: United States: http://www. ciwmb. ca. gov/electronics/act2003/Recovery/Approved/ Asia: http://recycle. epa. gov. tw/public/public4_2. htm Europe: EL-Kretsen: http://www. el-kretsen. se/ EL-retur: http://www. elretur. no/ SWICO: http://swico. one. webbuild. ch/ Special notes on LCD monitors The following symptoms are normal for LCD monitors and do not indicate a problem with the device: · · · · 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 the flicker disappear. 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 (caused by a missing pixel or a pixel that is always lit). When the same image is displayed for hours on end, its afterimage may remain after switching to a new image. When this happens, the screen will recover slowly by changing the image. Also check that none of the pins are bent or otherwise damaged. VGA DVI-D Switching the power First, switch on the hard-switch on the backside of monitor, then turn on PC and power button on monitor's control panel. When you see the LED on the power button go green, this indicates the computer is ready for use. Allow about 10 seconds for the video signal to appear. If you do not see the green light on the power button or a video signal, check the connections. 6 Adjusting display settings External controls 1 Auto If the OSD is active, press Auto to exit a selection in the OSD. If the OSD is inactive, press Auto and the monitor will automatically optimize the position, focus, and clock of your display. If the OSD is active, press Minus or Plus to toggle between the OSD options. If OSD is inactive, press Minus or Plus to adjust the volume. Press again to enter a selection in the OSD. Power on/off 5 Power Green: power on Orange: in sleep mode 2/3 </> Minus / Plus OSD functions 4 7 OSD options Please refer to "External controls" on Page 7. Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. [. . . ] Check to see if the power switch is in the ON position. Ensure that the power cord is connected. Ensure the video cable is securely connected to the back of the monitor and the computer. Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to bring the monitor out of "active off" mode. [. . . ]