acer LCD KA2 Monitor User Guide

Acer LCD Monitor
User’s Guide

LCD KA2 Monitor

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Acer LCD Monitor User’s Guide
Original Issue: 1/2015
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Special notes on LCD monitors

The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem.

• 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 99.99% or more effective pixels. It may include blemishes of 0.01% or less such as a missing pixel or a pixel lit all 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 image or turning off the power switch for a few hours.

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.
Cleaning your monitor
Please carefully follow these guidelines when cleaning the monitor:

• Always unplug the monitor before cleaning.
• Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides.

Connecting/disconnecting the device
Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power from the LCD monitor:

• Make sure the monitor is attached to its base before connecting the power cord to  the AC power outlet.
• Make sure both the LCD monitor and the computer are turned off before connecting any cable or unplugging the power cord.
• If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies.

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 from the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
Safe listening
To protect your hearing, follow these instructions.

• Gradually increase the volume until you can hear it clearly and comfortably and without distortion.
•  After setting the volume level, do not increase it after your ears have adjusted.
• 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.

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 environment which will  probably cause unexpected short current or damage internal devices.

Using electrical power

•  This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the markinglabel. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord.
• If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.
• Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip’s input rating.
• This product’s power cord is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before inserting the power cord plug. Do not insert the plug into a nongrounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for details.

Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock and/or injury.
Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product.

• Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.5 meters (15 feet) maximum length.

Product 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 qualifiedservice personnel.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel 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, 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.
Potentially explosive environments
Switch off your device in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Switch off the device near gas pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, storage and distribution areas; chemical plants; or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, marked. They include below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders.

Additional safety information

Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children.

IT Equipment Recycling Information

Acer is strongly committed to environmental protection and views recycling, in the form of salvaging and disposal of used equipment, as one of the company’s top priorities in minimizing the burden placed on the environment.
We at Acer are very conscious of the environmental effects of our business and strive to identify and provide the best working procedures to reduce the environmental impact of our products.
For more information and help when recycling, please go to this website: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability
Visit www.acer-group.com for further information on the features and benefits of our other products.

Disposal instructions

Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle.
For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability

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.
This product has been shipped enabled for power management:

• Activate display’s Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity.
• Activate computer’s Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity.
• Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing the power button.

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
•  avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward
• stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles

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 light source
•  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.

Declaration of Conformity

We,
Acer Incorporated
8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. RU Jan, e-mail:ru.jan@acer.com
And,
Acer Italy s.r.l
Via Lepetit, 40, 20020 Lainate (MI) Italy
Tel: +39-02-939-921 ,Fax: +39-02 9399-2913
www.acer.it
Declare under our own responsibility that the product:
Product: LCD Monitor Trade
Name: Acer
Model Number: K242HQL / K242HYL
SKU Number: K242HQL / K242HYL xxxxxx; (“x” = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z, or blank)
To which this declaration refers conforms to the relevant standard or other standardizing documents:

• EN55022:2010 Class B; EN55024:2010
• EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009, Class D
• EN61000-3-3:2008
• EN60950-1:2006/A11:2009/A1:2010+A12:2011
• Regulation (EC) No. 1275/ 2008; EN 50564:2011; IEC 62301:2011
• EN50581:2012

We hereby declare above product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and Directive 2009/125/EC with regard to establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related product.
Year to begin affixing CE marking 2015.

RU Jan / Sr. Manager Regulation, Acer Inc.
Jan.15,2015
Date

Acer America Corporation
333 West San Carlos St., San Jose
Suite 1500
CA 95110, U. S. A.
Tel : 254-298-4000
Fax : 254-298-4147
www.acer.com

**** Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The following local Manufacturer /Importer is responsible for this declaration:

Suite 1500
San Jose, CA 95110
U. S. A.
Contact Person:| Acer Representative
Phone No.:| 254-298-4000
Fax No.:| 254-298-4147

Unpacking

Please check that the following items are present when you unpack the box, and save the packing materials in case you need to ship or transport the monitor in the future.

| LCD monitor
---|---
| Quick start guide
| HDMI cable (Option)
| D-sub cable
| DVI cable (Optional)
| AC Power cord
| Audio cable (Optional)

ATTACHING THE BASE
Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging.  Carefully place the monitor face-down on a stable surface — useacloth to avoid scratching the screen.Remove:Reve rse the steps to remove the base.
SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT
To optimize the viewing position, you can adjust the monitor tilt by using both of your hands to  hold the edges of the monitor as shown below. The monitor can be adjusted to 25 degrees up or 5 degrees down.

Connecting the Power cord

• Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is the correct type required for your area.
• The monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in either 100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. No user-adjustment is required.
• Plug one end of the power cord to the AC inlet, and plug the other end into an AC outlet.
• For units using 120 V AC: Use a UL-listed cord set, type SVT wire and plug rated 10 A/125 V.
• For units using 220/240 V AC:
  Use a cord set consisting of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A/250 V. The cord set should havethe appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the equipment will be installed.

Power saving
The monitor will be switched to “power saving” mode by the control signal from the display controller, as indicated by the amber-colored power LED.

The power saving mode will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated. The recovery time from “power saving” mode back to “on” is around 3 seconds.
Display Data Channel (DDC)
To make installation easier, so long as your system supports the DDC protocol, the monitor is able to plug-and-play. The DDC 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 the DDC2B standard.
Connector pin assignment

15-pin color display signal cable

24-pin color display signal cable*

19-pin color display signal cable*

Standard timing table

Installation

To install the monitor on your host system, please follow the steps below:
Steps

1. Connect the video cable
   a Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off.
   b Connect the VGA video cable to the computer.
   c Connect the digital cable (only for dual-input models).
   (1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off.
   (2) Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer’s port.
   (3) HDMI Cable (Optional, only HDMI-Input Model)
   a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF.
   b. Connect the HDMI cable to the computer.

2. Connect the power cord
   Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to a properly grounded AC outlet.

3. Optional:Connect the audio input socket(AUDIO IN) of the LCD monitor and the lineout port on the computer with the audio cable.

4. Turn on the monitor and computer
   Turn on the monitor first, then the computer. This sequence is very important.

5. If the monitor does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to diagnose the problem.

In order to prevent damage to the monitor, do not lift the monitor by its base.
Users controls

Power Switch / Power LED:
To turn the monitor ON or OFF.
Lights up to indicate the power is turned ON.
Using the Shortcut Menu

Press the function button to open the shortcut menu. The shortcut menu lets you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings.
empowering Technology
Press this button to activate the eColor Management OSD.
AUTO Auto Adjust:
Press this button to activate the Auto Adjustment function. The Auto Adjustment function is used to set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus.(Only available on VGA port.)
MENU OSD functions
Press this button to activate the OSD menu.
Volume adjust
Press this button to activate the volume OSD menu.
INPUT Input Key
Use Input key to select from different video sources that may be connected to your monitor.
(a) VGA input
(b) DVI input
(c) HDMI input(Option)
As you cycle through the sources you will see the following messages on right top side of screen to indicate currently selected input source. It may take 1 or 2 seconds for the image to appear.
VGA or DVI or HDMI
If either VGA or DVI input is selected ,but the VGA and DVI cables are not connected, a floating dialog box indicates: “No Cable Connect” or “No Signal”
Acer eColor Management

Operation instructions
Step 1: Press “ “ Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes
Step 2: Press “ / or to select the mode Features and Benefits
Step 3: Press “ AUTO “ Key to confirm the mode and exit the eColor menu.
Features and benefits

situation
| N/A| ECO mode| Adjusts the settings to reduce power consumption.
| N/A| Standard mode| Default Setting. Reflects native display capability
| N/A| Grahpic mode| Enhances colors and emphasize fine detail.
Pictures and photographs appear in vibrant colors with sharp detail.
| N/A| Movie mode| Displays scenes in clearest detail. Presents gre at vi sua ls , even in unsui tably – lit environments.

Adjusting the OSD settings
Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary.
The OSD can be used for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor.
Press the MENU key to open the OSD. You can use the OSD to adjust the picture quality,  OSD position and general settings. For advanced settings, please refer to following page:
Adjusting the picture quality

1.  Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD.
2. Using the / keys, select Picture from the OSD. Then navigate to the picture element you wish to adjust.
3.  Use the / keys to adjust the sliding scales.
4. The Picture menu can be used to adjust the current Brightness, Contrast, Colour Temp, Auto Config and other image-related qualities.
5. Blue Light: filter out blue light by adjusting different Blue Light showing ratio – 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%.

Adjusting the OSD position

1. Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD.
2. Using the directional keys, select OSD from the on screen display. Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust.

Adjusting the setting

1. Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD.
2. Using the  / keys, select Setting from the OSD. Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust.
3. The Setting menu can be used to adjust the screen Menu Language and other important settings.

Product information

1. Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD.
2. Using the / keys, select Information from the OSD. Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up for current input.

Troubleshooting

Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem.
VGA Mode

to maximum or reset to their default settings.
Off| Check the power switch.
Check if the power cord is properly connected to the monitor.
Amber| Check if the video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor.
Check if the computer system is switched on and in power saving/standby mode.
Unstable picture| Blue| Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch.
Abnormal picture| Image is missing, off-center, too large or too small on the screen.| Using the OSD menu, adjust focus, clock, H-position and V-position with nonstandard signals.
Check the display setting on your system.
In case of a missing image, please select another resolution or vertical refresh rate.
Wait for a few seconds after adjusting the size of the image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or switching off the monitor.

DVI mode

to maximum or reset to their default settings.
Off| Check the power switch.
Check if the power cord is properly connected to the monitor.
Amber| Check if the video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor.
Check if the computer system is switched on and in power saving/standby mode.

HDMI mode

to maximum or reset to their default settings.
Off| Check the power switch.
Check if the power cord is properly connected to the monitor.
Amber| Check if the video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor.
Check if the computer system is switched on and in power saving/standby mode.

References

• Acer Laptops, Desktops, Chromebooks, Monitors & Projectors | Acer United States

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