Acer X243W User's Manual
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1. EN 12 X2Z43W USER CONTROLS 3 4 6 5 5 1 2 Front Panel Controls 1 Power Switch To turn ON or OFF the power 2 Power LED Lights up to indicate the power is turned ON 3 Empowering 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 to select scenario mode 4 Auto Adjust button Exit 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 Auto Adjustment function The Auto Adjustment function is used to set the HPos VPos Clock and Focus 5 lt gt Press lt or gt to select the desired function Press lt or gt to change the settings of the current function 6 MENU ENTER Activate OSD menu when OSD is OFF or activate de activate adjustment function when OSD is ON EN 13 X243W HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING 1 Press the MENU button to activate the OSD window 2 Press lt or gt to select the desired function 3 Press the MENU button to select the function that you want to adjust 4 Press lt or gt 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 Acer eColor Management A Acer eColor Management2. If selected to Acer eColor Management item will appear the Acer eColor OSD B USER If selected to USER item will appear the Standard OSD O 50 O 50 xt Brightness a xt Brightness E ACM 2 ON O ON O OFF O OFF Only Analog Input Model Il Only Dual Input Model EN 14 EI E E CI B X2Z43W ADJUSTING THE PICTURE The descriptions for function control LEDS Acer eColor Management Main Sub Sub Menu Menu Menu Description icon icon item User defined Settings can be fine tuned to User mode i i suit any situation Optimal balance of brightness and contrast Text mode prevent eyestrain The most comfortable way to read onscreen text Enhances colors and emphasize fine detail mode Displays scenes in clearest detail Pictures and photographs appear in vibrant colors with sharp detail Movie mode Standard Default Setting Reflects native display N A ie mode capability Sub Menu Description item Adjust the contrast between the foreground Contrast and background of the screen image Adjust the background brightness of the screen image ACM ACM ACM Adaptive Contrast Management A CM ON OFF Switch default OFF Adjust picture Focus Focus available in analog mode only Adjust picture Clock Clock available in analog mode only EN 15 X243W Sub Menu ee Description Item Adjust the horizontal position H Position available in Analog
3. TABLE OF CONTENTS Special Notes on LCD monitors semen 1 Information for your safety and comfort 2 CI TRG sees seiscece ira ada a Gu niacina ani n asc rap ana siga ae 5 Screen position adjustment e eeeereeeeeeeeeanaos 6 Connecting the power cord errar 7 See ty OF OC AU CIOWN a is gas 7 Cleaning YOUN MONITOR saiiaabisonbiuo aiii nliosabngssiias ale ana atuado iva 7 Power SAVING apasiacaiaagaasaicisaas rasa Es abies adaga canas dasc mcaad knaen danada 8 DOC e E E E E ada mosescees essen ste Essa 8 Connector Pin Assignment aaaueaiasaaaanasaniaa antas saias ousa oa iadaiatasdcas 9 Standard EImINGTADIO sagas essas ane siedndG N 11 INS COMA ION eee an EEES EEEE a 12 User COMMON Ra Da Ne E E NPR CR 13 How to adju sta setting sem nainssaaastonsiro gaga acusa carai eraa pEi 14 TrOUDIC HOO UN since aceda aiii inda da dae ci ia dada 19 X2Z43W SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem NOTES e 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 e You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use e 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
4. e Due tothe 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 image or turning off the Power Switch for hours EN 1 X243W Information 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 o Do not use this product near water o Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table If the product falls it could be seriously damaged o Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product a
5. 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 Note Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Cy 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 ri
6. mode only V Position Adjust the vertical position available in Analog mode only Set the color temperature to warm Warm white Set the color temperature to cool Cool i white User Red User Green Adjusts Red Green Blue intensity User Blue English Sade FM Deutsch Francais Multi language selection Espanol Italiano fal AK FAIZ Nederlands EMEA version OSD only eee NAW Main Sub Sub Menu Menu Menu Description Item Icon Icon ES H Position H Position Adjust the horizontal position of the OSD Adjust the horizontal position of the OSD horizontal position of the OSD TS Adjust the vertical position of the OSD for OSD Timeout Adjust the OSD timeout a Select input signal from analog D Sub input Select input signal from analog D Sub from analog D Sub Digital only Dual InputModel Select input signal from digital DVI only Dual Input Model na Doo Turn Turn ON OFF DDC CI support DDC CI Turn ON OFF DDC CI support posa fom the resolution H V frequency andinput Information port of current input timing Clear each old status of Auto N A Reset configurationand set the color temperature to Cool EEN Save user adjustment and OSD disappear EN 17 X243W e Acer eColor Management OSD mpowering technology Standard Sie Cl ce User Text Standard Graphics Movie mode mode mode mode mode e Operation instructions Acer eColor Management Step 1 Pr
7. often as possible Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body 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 For more information and help in recycling please visit the following websites Worldwide Atto global acer com about sustainability htm EN 4 X243W 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 e LCD Monitor e D Sub Cable e DVI Cable e AC Power Cord Only Dual Input Model X243W LCD Monitor Quick Start Guide a EN 5 X243W 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 indicated by arrow below EN 6 X2Z43W CONNECTING THE POWER CORD e Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is the correct type required for your area e 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 e Plug one end of the power cord to the AC Inlet plug another end to a proper AC outlet e For uni
8. ard 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 EN 8 X2Z43W CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 15 Pin Color Display Signal Cable ENO DESCRIPTION DDC Serial Clock Desen o 5 7 e E EN 9 X243W 24 Pin Color Display Signal Cable Con f menno on eng TMDS Data2 Data2 45V Power Power DEDE A Shield 5V hsync vsync HE Ea Data 0 5 TMDS Data 1 ooo TMDS TMDS Clock Shield Shield TMDS Data 1 3 EN 10 Standard Timing Table 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 user can store their preferred modes in the user modes The monitor is capable of storing up to 9 user modes The only condition to store as a user mode is the new display information mus
9. asses 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 o 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 o 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 e placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source e minimizing room light by using drapes shades or blinds e using a task light e changing the display s viewing angle e 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 o Breathe fresh air as
10. ess Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes Step 2 Press lt or gt to select the mode Step 3 Press Auto Key to confirm the mode and run Auto Adjust e Features and Benefits Features Benefits Standard Default settings Reflects native display capability Optimal balance of brightness The most comfortable way to read Tex Ene and contrast prevents eyestrain onscreen text Gronnic Enhances colors and Pictures and photographs appear p emphasizes fine detail in vibrant colors with sharp detail Movie Displays scenes in clearest Presents great visuals even in detail unsuitably lit environments Settings can be fine tuned to suit User User defined any situation EN 18 X2Z43W TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing please check the trouble shooting list below to see if you can self diagnose the problem VGA Mode LED ON Using OSD adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings LED OFF Check the power switch No Picture Check if AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor LED displays Check if video signal cable is properly amber color connected at the back of monitor Check if the power of computer system is ON Unstable Check if the specification of graphics Picture adapter and monitor is in compliance which may be causing the
11. input signal frequency mismatch Display is Using OSD adjust RESOLUTION CLOCK missing center CLOCK PHASE H POSITION and V shift or too POSITION with non standard signals small or too large in display Using OSD in case of missing full screen size image please select other resolution or other vertical refresh timing Abnormal Picture Wait for a few seconds after adjusting the size of the image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or powering OFF the monitor EN 19 DVI Mode LED ON Using OSD adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings LED OFF Check the power switch No Picture Check if AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor X243W LED displays Check if video signal cable is properly amber color connected at the back of monitor Check if the power of computer system is ON EN 20
12. nd 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 o 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 o 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 Turn the volume down if you can t hear people speaking near you EN 2 X243W Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself
13. sk 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 avoid slouching forward and or leaning backward stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles EN 3 X243W 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 gl
14. t have 1 KHz difference for horizontal frequency or 1 Hz for vertical frequency or the sync signal polarities are different from the default modes Resolution Mode 3 5 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 VGA VGA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA 1280 x 1024 60 Hz VESA 1280 x 1024 75 Hz CVT red CVT CVT CEA 861 CVT red CVT 720 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1440 x 900 1440 x 900 1440 x 900 1280 x 720 1284 x 800 1284 x 800 EN 11 70 Hz 59 94 Hz 75 Hz 60 Hz 75 Hz 60 Hz 15 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 75 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 75 Hz X243W X243W INSTALLATION To install the monitor to your host system please follow the steps as given below Steps 1 1 1 Connect Video Cable a Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered OFF b Connect the VGA video cable to the computer 1 2 Digital Cable Only Dual Input Model a Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered OFF b Connect one end of the 24 pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer s port 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 ON the computer This sequence is very important 4 If the monitor still does not function properly please refer to the troubleshooting section to diagnose the problem
15. t using at 120 V AC Use a UL Listed Cord Set Type SVT wire and plug rated 10 A 125 V e For unit using at 220 240 V AC outside of U S Use a Cord Set consisting of HOSVV 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 e Avoid placing the monitor or any other heavy object on the power cord to avoid damage to the cable e Do not expose the monitor to rain excessive moisture or dust e Do not cover the ventilation slots or openings of the monitor Always put the monitor in a place where there is adequate ventilation e 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 e Handle with care when transporting the monitor e 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 e Always unplug the monitor before cleaning e Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides EN 7 X243W Power 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 LED Power Saving The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keybo
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