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 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
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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.
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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.
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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 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 earning.
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Gradually increase the volume until you can hear it clearly and comfortably and without
distortion.
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After setting the volume level, do not increase it after your 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.
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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 qualified service personnel.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service person-nel when:
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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.
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 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:
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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:
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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
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
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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
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Rest your eyes frequently.
Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a
distant point.
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Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out.
Display
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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.
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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
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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:
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Take short breaks regularly and often.
Perform some stretching exercises.
Breathe fresh air as 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:
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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.
LCD Monitor
AC Power Cord
D-Sub Cable
(Optional)
DVI Cable (Optional)
Audio Cable
(Optional)
User Manual
Quick Start Guide
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ATTACHING / REMOVING THE BASE
Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging.
Carefully place the monitor face-down on a stable surface -- use a
cloth to avoid scratching the screen.
Install:
Remove:
Align the base with the stand and
Depress the release hooks as indicated
push the base towards the top of the first before removing the base and
monitor.
follow the arrow direction to remove
it.
SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT
In order 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.
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CONNECTING THE POWER CORD
Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is the correct type
required for your area.
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.
Plug one end of the power cord to the AC Inlet, plug another end to a
proper AC outlet.
For unit using at 120 V AC:
Use a UL Listed Cord Set, Type SVT wire and plug rated 10 A/125 V.
For unit using at 220/240 V AC (outside of U.S.):
Use a Cord Set consisting of H05VV-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
Avoid placing the monitor, or any other heavy object, on the power cord
to avoid damage to the cable.
Do not expose the monitor to rain, excessive moisture, or dust.
Do not cover the ventilation slots or openings of the monitor. Always put
the monitor in a place where there is adequate ventilation.
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.
Handle with care when transporting the monitor.
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.
Always unplug the monitor before cleaning.
Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides.
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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.
State
ON
LED Light
Blue
Power Saving Mode
Amber
The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected
or the keyboard 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.
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CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT
15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable
PIN NO.
DESCRIPTION
Red
PIN NO.
9.
DESCRIPTION
+5V
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5.
6.
7.
8.
Green
10.
Logic Ground
Monitor Ground
DDC-Serial Data
H-Sync
Blue
11.
Monitor Ground
DDC-return
R-Ground
G-Ground
B-Ground
12.
13.
14.
V-Sync
15.
DDC-Serial Clock
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24-Pin Color Display Signal Cable*
PIN
1.
Meaning
TMDS Data2-
TMDS Data2+
TMDS Data 2/4 Shield
NC
PIN
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
Meaning
NC
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+5V Power
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Logic Ground
Hot Plug Detect
TMDS Data0-
TMDS Data0+
TMDS Data 0/5 Shield
NC
4.
5.
NC
6.
DDC Clock
DDC Data
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8.
NC
9.
TMDS Data1-
TMDS Data1+
TMDS Data 1/3 Shield
NC
NC
10.
11.
12.
TMDS Clock Shield
TMDS Clock+
DDC TMDS Clock-
* only for certain models
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STANDARD TIMING TABLE
Mode
MAC
MAC
MAC
MAC
VESA
SVGA
SVGA
SVGA
SVGA
MAC
XGA
Resolution
1
640 x 480
640 x 480
640 x 480
640 x 480
720 x 400
800 x 600
800 x 600
800 x 600
800 x 600
832 x 624
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
1152 x 870
1152 x 864
1280 x 720
1280 x 800
1600 x 900
60
Hz
Hz
Hz
Hz
Hz
Hz
Hz
Hz
Hz
Hz
Hz
Hz
Hz
Hz
Hz
Hz
Hz
Hz
2
72
3
75
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66.66
70
5
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56
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60
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72
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75
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
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74.55
60
XGA
70
XGA
75
MAC
VESA
VESA
WXGA
WXGA+
75
75
60
60
60
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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 Connect 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 the Audio Cable(Only Audio-Input Model)(Optional)
3. Connect power cord
Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to a properly grounded AC
outlet.
4. Power-ON Monitor and Computer
Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer.
This sequence is very important.
5. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the
troubleshooting section to diagnose the problem.
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USER 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:
Press the Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the
scenario modes.
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.
MENU OSD functions
Press this botton to activate the OSD menu.
Volume Up / Down
Press to adjust volume (Only Audio-Input Model)(Optional)
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
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 con-nected,
a floating dialog box indicates:
“No Cable Connect” or “No Signal”
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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
Step 3: Press “ AUTO “ Key to confirm the mode and run Auto Adjust.
Features and Benefits
Main
Menu icon
Sub Menu Sub Menu
Description
icon
item
User defined. Settings can be fine-tuned to
suit any situation
N/A
User mode
Optimal balance of brightness and contrast
prevent eyestrain. The most comfortable way
to read onscreen text.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Text mode
Standard
mode
Default Setting. Reflects native display
capability
Enhances colors and emphasize fine detail.
Pictures and photographs appear in vibrant
colors with sharp detail.
Grahpic
mode
Displays scenes in clearest detail. Presents
great visuals, even in unsuitably-lit
environments.
Movie
mode
N/A
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
Problems
Current Status
LED ON
Remedy
Using OSD, adjust brightness and
No Picture
contrast to maximum or reset to
their default settings.
Check the power switch.
Check if AC power cord is properly
connected to the monitor.
LED OFF
Check if video signal cable is
properly connected at the back of
monitor.
LED displays amber color
Check if the power of computer
system is ON.
Check if the specification of graphics
adapter and monitor is in
compliance which may be causing
the input signal frequency
mismatch.
Abnormal
Picture
Unstable Picture
Using OSD, adjust RESOLUTION,
CLOCK, CLOCK-PHASE, H-POSITION
and V-POSITION with non-standard
signals.
Using OSD, in case of missing full-
screen image, please select other
resolution or other vertical refresh
timing.
Wait for a few seconds after
adjusting the size of the image
before changing or disconnecting
the signal cable or powering OFF the
monitor.
Display is missing, center
shift, or too small or too
large in display size
Check the audio cable with the host
PC is connected.
Check if the volume setup of the
host PC is in minimum position and
try to raise the volume level.
Abnormal
Sound
(Only Audio-
Input model)
(Optional)
No sound, or sound level
is too low
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(DVI Mode)
Problems
Current Status
LED ON
Remedy
Using OSD, adjust brightness
No Picture
and contrast to maximum or
reset to their default settings.
Check the power switch.
Check if AC power cord is
properly connected to the
monitor.
LED OFF
Check if video signal cable is
properly connected at the back
of monitor.
LED displays amber color
Check if the power of computer
system is ON.
Check the audio cable with the
host PC is connected.
Check if the volume setup of the
host PC is in minimum position
and try to raise the volume
level.
Abnormal Sound
(Only Audio-Input
model)
No sound, or sound
level is too low
(Optional)
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Acer Incorporated
8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih
Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan
Tel : 886-2-2696-1234
Fax : 886-2-2696-3535
Declaration of Conformity
We,
Acer Incorporated
8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan
Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai, E-mail: [email protected]
And,
Acer Europe SA
Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928 Manno Switzerland
Hereby declare that:
Product:
LCD Monitor
Trade Name:
Model Number:
SKU Number:
Acer
G205HV
G205HV********(“*” = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z)
Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives,
and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same
product will continue comply with the requirements.
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards:
-. EN55022, AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B.
-. EN55024
-. EN61000-3-2, Class D
-. EN61000-3-3
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized
standard:
-. EN60950-1
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in
Electrical and Electronic Equipment:
-. The maximum concentration values of the restricted substances by weight in homogenous material
are:
Lead
0.1% Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB’s)
0.1%
0.1%
0.01%
Mercury
0.1% Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE’s)
Hexavalent Chromium 0.1% Cadmium
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 2010.
Jun. 3, 2010
Date
Easy Lai /Manager
Regulation, Acer Inc.
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Acer America Corporation
333 West San Carlos St., San Jose
CA 95110, U. S. A.
Tel : 254-298-4000
Fax : 254-298-4147
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:
Product:
LCD Monitor
G205HV
Model Number:
SKU Number:
(“*” = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z)
G205HV********
Name of Responsible Party:
Address of Responsible Party:
Acer America Corporation
333 West San Carlos St.
San Jose, CA 95110
U. S. A.
Contact Person:
Phone No.:
Fax No.:
Acer Representative
254-298-4000
254-298-4147
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