Acer S201HL - User Manual

LCD Monitor Quick Setup Guide
Safety Instructions
Observe the fol owing safety guidelines when connection and using your monitor:
· Be sure that your monitor is electrically rated to operate with the AC power available inyour location.
· Locate your monitor near an easily accessible electrical outlet.
· Place the monitor on a solid surface and treat it carefully. The screen can be damaged if dropped, sharply hit, or touched
with a sharp or abrasive implement.
· Put your monitor in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust.
· Never use your monitor if the power cable has been damaged. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cable, and keep
the cable away from where people could trip over it.
· Never insert anything metallic into the monitor openings. Doing so may create the danger of electric shock.
· To avoid electric shock, never touch the inside of the monitor. Only a qualified technician should open the monitor’s case.
· Be sure to hold the plug, not the cable, when disconnecting the monitor from an electrical outlet.
· Openings in the monitor cabinet are provided for ventilation. To prevent overheating, these openings should not be
blocked or covered. Also, avoid using the monitor on a bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface.
· Doing so may block the ventilation openings in the bottom of the cabinet. If you put the monitor in a bookcase or some
other enclosed space, be sure to provide adequate ventilation.
· Do not expose the monitor to rain or use it near water. If the monitor accidentally gets wet, unplug it and contact an
authorized dealer immediately. You can clean the exterior of the monitor with a damp cloth when necessary, but be sure
to unplug the monitor first. If your monitor does not operate normally-in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells
coming from it -unplug the monitor immediately and contact an authorized dealer or service center.
Connecting Your Monitor to a Computer
1.1-1 Connect Video Cable
a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF.
b. Connect the video cable to the computer.
(only Dual-Input Model) 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
3.
4.
Power-ON Monitor and Computer
Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer.
This sequence is very important.
If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to diagnose the problem.
Troubleshooting Tips
No Power - The monitor’s power indicator is off.
Make sure the monitor power cable is fully inserted in the monitor’s power port and the electrical outlet.
Test the electrical oulet by plugging in a working electrical device such as a lamp.
Try another power cable on the monitor. You can use the computer’s power cable to perform this test.
No Video - The monitor’s power indicator is on but there are no
image on the screen.
Ensure that the video connector is properly connected to the computer.
Ensure that the computer is on and functioning properly.
Turn off the monitor and check the video cable pins. Make sure no pins are bent.
Operationg Detail
Please refer to user’s guide in CD-ROM packaged with this monitor
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English
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Connect one end of the adapter to the monitor and the other end to
a properly grounded, AC outlet.
DVI
D-Sub
DC

Summary

Safety Instructions

General Safety Guidelines

Observe safety guidelines for monitor connection and usage.

Connecting Your Monitor to a Computer

Connect Video Cable

Connect the video cable between the monitor and computer.

Connect Power Cord

Connect the power cord to the monitor and AC outlet.

Power On Sequence

Power on the monitor first, then the computer for proper operation.

Troubleshooting Tips

Troubleshooting No Power

Check power cable insertion, outlet, and try another cable.

Troubleshooting No Video

Ensure video connector is proper, computer is on, and check cable pins.

Regulations and Safety Notices

FCC Notice

Device tested and found to comply with Class B digital device limits per FCC rules.

CE Declaration of Conformity

Monitor complies with EMC, Low Voltage, and RoHS directives.

Shielded Cables Notice

Use shielded cables for connections to maintain EMC compliance.

Peripheral Devices Notice

Only Class B certified peripherals may be attached.

Caution on Modifications

Unauthorized modifications may void user authority to operate the product.

Operation Conditions

Device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules, subject to specific conditions.

Canadian Users Notice

Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Disposal of Waste Equipment

European Union Household Disposal

Do not dispose of with household waste; use designated collection points for recycling.

Acer S201HL Specifications

General

Screen Size	20 inches
Resolution	1600 x 900
Panel Type	TN
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Brightness	250 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio	1000:1
Response Time	5 ms
Connectivity	VGA, DVI
Viewing Angle	170° (H) / 160° (V)
Input Connectors	1 x VGA