Acer AL1723 manual

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    1 Table of Contents Precautions ....................................................................................................... 2 Special notes on LCD monitors ........................................................................ 2 Package contents ..........................................................................................[...]

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    2 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 b ack 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 over[...]

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    3 Package contents LCD monitor Power cord Audio cable VGA cable DVI cable User's Guide (CD) Quick Start Guide Installation instructions Assembling the monitor 1. Position the monitor on top of the base. 2. Connect the base into the neck of the monitor along the track. Detaching the monitor If you need to detach the monitor for repackaging, the[...]

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    4 Adjusting the viewing angle The viewing angle of the monitor ranges from -5 – 20 °. Adjusting the viewing angle (Only AL1723 h/AL1723 r) Your monitor features a multi-adjustable stand that will enable it move 100mm up/down (height adjustment), 25 degree forward/backward (tilt adjustment), 60 degree side/side (swivel adjustment). To make an adj[...]

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    5 Rotate Adjustment (Only AL1723 r): 1. Before adjusting the height, be sure to pull out the pin indicated in the figure. as per Fig. 1. 2. To rotate the screen, set the screen position to the highest height, as per Fig. 2. 3. Hold the left and right sides of screen with both hands and then turn 90 degrees in clockwise direction. as per Fig. 3. 4. [...]

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    6 Connecting the devices Caution: Make sure that the computer and the monitor are both disconnected from the power supply. 1 Power cord Attach the monitor to the power cord, and then insert the power cord into a properly grounded electrical socket. 2 VGA cable Connect the signal cable to the VGA input socket of the monitor, and connect the signal c[...]

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    7 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. 2/3 < / > Minus / Plus If the OSD is active, press Minus or Plu s to toggle between the OSD option[...]

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    8 OSD options Please refer to "External controls" on Page 7. To adjust the OSD settings: 1. Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. 2. 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). 3. Press Menu again to select one of the 10 OSD func[...]

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    9 Color adjustment: There are three ways to adjust color: Warm (reddish white) Cool (bluish white) User (you can adjust the colors red, green and blue to the intensity you desire) Language for Asia: Select the OSD menu language. Select from English, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, Italian, and Japanese. Language fo[...]

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    10 Input signal: Select either Analog Input or Digital Input video. Information: This shows information about the screen. Reset: Resets all settings to default levels. Exit: Exit from OSD.[...]

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    11 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solutions Power LED is not ON  Check to see if the power switch is in the ON position.  Ensure that the Power Cord is connected. No picture  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[...]

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    12 General specifications Item Specification LCD panel Display 17-inch flat panel active-matrix TFT LCD Max resolution SXGA 1280×1024 pixels Pixel pitch 0.264 mm Color 16.2 M Brightness 300 cd/m² (Typical) Contrast ratio 800:1 (Typical) Response time 8 ms (Typical) View angle of horizontal 160°(Typical) View angle of vertical 160°(Typical) Exte[...]