User manual ACER P196HQL

[. . . ] 11 Table of Contents 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. [. . . ] If liquid gets inside the monitor it can cause electrical shock and/or damage to the unit. If you encounter a problem, please check the "Troubleshooting" section first. If this does not resolve the problem, do not attempt to repair the monitor by yourself. Opening or removing covers can lead to injury or death through electrocution or other hazards. 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: Worldwide: http://global. acer. com/about/sustainability. htm 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. 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 Green: power on Orange: in sleep mode 2/3 </> Minus / Plus OSD functions Power 4 5 6 OSD options Please refer to "External controls" on Page 6. Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Use Plus/Minus buttons to toggle between the 10 OSD functions (and also to adjust the controls to desired levels once a function has been selected). Press Menu again to select one of the 10 OSD functions. When you have finished adjusting the OSD settings, press the Auto button to exit the OSD. OSD menu Contrast: This adjusts dark and light shades of color relative to each other. Brightness: This adjusts the brightness of the picture on the screen. Focus: This removes any horizontal distortion and makes the picture clear and sharp. Clock: If there are any vertical stripes seen on the background of the screen, this renders them less noticeable by minimizing their size. It also changes the size of the horizontal screen. H-Position: This adjusts the horizontal. [. . . ] 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. Picture shows inappropriate colors Picture bounces or a wave pattern is present in the picture Image is not sized or centered properly See color adjustment (p. [. . . ]