Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide
Copyright © 2019. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Original Issue: 05/2019 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.
• 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.
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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 the monitor to the base Powe
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 the monitor to the base 1. Remove the monitor bracket and base from the packaging and place it on a stable and level workspace. 2. Open or close the rear bracket. The viewing angle of the monitor can be adjusted using the stand.
Power saving The monitor will be switched to "power saving" mode by the control signal from the display controller, as indicated by the orange-colored power LED. Model LED light On Blue Power saving Orange 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.
Connector pin assignment Type C (24Pin female connector) A1 GND B1 GND A2 TX1+ B2 TX2+ A3 TX1- B3 TX2- A4 VBUS B4 VBUS A5 CC B5 CONN A6 D+ B6 A7 D- B7 A8 SBU1 B8 DBU2 A9 VBUS B9 VBUS A10 RX-2 B10 RX-1 A11 RX2+ B11 RX+1 A12 GND B12 GND 4
Standard timing table Mode Resolution 1 VGA 640×480 60 Hz 2 3 VESA 800×600 60 Hz VESA 1024×768 60 Hz 4 5 VESA 1280×960 60 Hz VESA 1280×1024 60 Hz 6 VESA 1280×720 60 Hz 7 WXGA+ 1400×900 60 Hz 8 WSXGA+ 1680×1050 60 Hz 9 UXGA 1920×1080 60 Hz 5
Installation To install the monitor on your host system, please follow the steps below: Steps Connect the monitor to your computer 1. Connect the signal transmission cable (Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable) to the monitor’s Type-C jack and the Type-C output jack of the computer’s display card. 2. The monitor does not require an external power supply via its micro USB port when it is connected to the computer; it only requires a single signal transmission cable (the Thunderbolt3 (USB-C) cable).
User controls Power Switch / Power LED: 1 To turn the monitor ON or OFF. Lights up to indicate the power is turned ON. 2 3 4 5 Using the Shortcut Menu 6 External controls LED Indicator/ Power button Turns the monitor on/off. Blue indicates power on. Amber indicates standby/power saving mode. OSD functions a. Press to view the OSD. Exit b. When the OSD menu is active, this button will act as the exit key (exit OSD menu). Picture Mode a. Press this button to adjust the picture mode. Up/Right b.
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.
Adjusting the Color setting Picture Cool Color Normal Language Warm OSD Settings User Define Setup Menu Picture Mode Standard Select:2 1:Exit 1. Press the key to bring up the OSD. 2. Using the adjust. 3. Press the / keys, select Color from the OSD. Then navigate to the feature you wish to key to confirm your select. 4. Use the / keys to select Cool, Normal, Warm, User Define, Preset Mode. 5. Picture Mode: To choose Standard / Game / Cinema / Scenery / Text mode.
Product the OSD setting Picture OSD H. Position IIIIIIIIIII 100 Color OSD V. Position IIIIII Language OSD Background Off OSD Settings OSD Time Out 30s 50 Setup Menu Select:2 1:Exit 1. Press the key to bring up the OSD. 2. Using the / wish to adjust. 3. Press the 4. Use the keys, select OSD Settings from the OSD. Then navigate to the feature you key to confirm your select. / keys to select OSD H. Position, OSD V. Position, OSD Background and OSD Time Out.
Troubleshooting Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem Type-C model Problem LED status No picture visible Blue Off 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. Orange Check if the video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor.