Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide
Copyright © 2018. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Original Issue: 06/2018 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications.
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.
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.
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, 4.5meters (15 feet) maximum length.
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.
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.
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. • In order to prevent damage to the monitor, do not lift the monitor by its base.
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Special notes on LCD monitors Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Cleaning your monitor Connecting/disconnecting the device Accessibility Safe listening Warnings Using electrical power Product servicing Additional safety information IT Equipment Recycling Information Disposal instructions LCD pixel statement Tips and information for comfortable use CE Declaration of Conformity Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Unpacking Attaching/removing the base Screen pos
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.
Attaching/removing the base Installation: Align the base with the stand and push the base towards the top of the monitor, and then rotate the base clockwise. Tighten the screw clockwise. Remove: Reverse the steps to remove the base.
Screen position adjustment In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can adjust the height/tilt/swivel of the monitor. • Height Adjustment After pressing the top of the monitor then you can adjust the height of the monitor. 1 2 150mm • Tilt Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range. Only at the highest point can 35 degrees of recline be offered for the angle of elevation.
• Swivel With the built-in pedestal, you can swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
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.
Connector pin assignment 19-pin color display signal cable PIN No. Description PIN No.
20-pin color display signal cable PIN No. Description PIN No.
Standard timing table Mode Resolution 1 VGA 640×480 60 Hz 2 VGA 640×480 72 Hz 3 VGA 640×480 75 Hz 4 MAC 640×480 66.66 Hz 5 VESA 720×400 70 Hz 6 SVGA 800×600 56 Hz 7 SVGA 800×600 60 Hz 8 SVGA 800×600 72 Hz 9 SVGA 800×600 75 Hz 10 MAC 832×624 74.
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 HDMI Cable (Only HDMI-Input Model) (1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off. (2) Connect one end of the 19-pin HDMI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer's port. c. Connect the DP cable (only for DP models).
User controls Power Switch/Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF. Lights up to indicate the power is turned ON. 1 2 3 4 5 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 Key/Exit Press this button to select scenario mode. When the OSD menu is active, this button will act as the exit key (exit OSD menu). Volume Key/Enter Press this button to adjust volume. a.
How to adjust a setting Mode Management Menu Modes sRGB Rec 709 Standard ECO HDR User Graphic Movie Operation instructions Acer Mode Management Menu Step 1: Press “ “ Key to open the Mode Management Menu and access the scenario modes Step 2: Press “ “ or “ ” to select the mode Step 3: Press “ “ Key to confirm the mode and exit the Mode Management menu.
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 key to open the OSD. You can use the OSD to adjust the picture quality, OSD setting and general settings.
9. ACM: Turn ACM on or off. Note: Set to "On", will be based on the current screen to dynamic contrast adjustment. 10.Super Sharpness: Turn the Super Sharpness On or Off. Super Sharpness technology can simulate high-resolution images by boosting the pixel density of the original source to make images sharper and clearer. Adjusting the Color setting Mode - Standard Picture Gamma 2.2 Color Color Temp.
Adjusting the Audio setting 1. Press the key to bring up the OSD. 2. Using the / keys, select Audio from the OSD. Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust. 3. Use the / keys to adjust the sliding scales. Adjusting the Performance setting Mode - Standard Picture Over Drive Normal Color FreeSync off Audio Refresh Rate Num off Performance VRB off OSD Ultra Low Latency On System Information 1. Press the key to bring up the OSD. 2. Using the / keys, select Performance from the OSD menu.
Adjusting the OSD setting 1. Press the key to bring up the OSD. 2. Using the / keys, select OSD from the OSD menu. Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust. 3. Use the / keys to adjust the sliding scales. 4. The Setting menu can be used to adjust the screen Menu Language,OSD Timeout and other important settings. 5. OSD timeout: Adjust the delay before turning off the OSD menu. 6. Transparency: Select the transparency when using gaming mode. The transparency can be 0% (OFF), 20%, 40%, 60%, or 80%. 7.
Product the System setting Mode - Standard HDMI 2(2.0) Picture Input Color Auto Source Audio DP Format DP1.2 Performance Wide Mode Full OSD PIP/PBP System Hot Key Assignment Information On On DDC/CI HDMI Black Level Normal 1. Press the key to bring up the OSD. 2. Using the / keys, select System from the OSD. Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust. 3. Use the / keys to adjust the sliding scales. 4.
Troubleshooting Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem HDMI/DP model Problem LED status No picture visible Blue Off Orange Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. Check the power switch. Check if the power cord is properly connected to the monitor. Check if the video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor.