The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a
problem.
NOTES
• 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 effective pixels of 99.99% or more. It may include
blemishes of 0.01% or less such as a missing pixel or a pixel lit all of 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 hours.
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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
•Do not use this product near water.
•Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the
•Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of
•Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet
•To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do
•Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environ ment which
product falls, it could be seriously damaged.
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.
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.
not place the product on a vibrating surface.
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 earing.
•Gradually increase the volume until you can hear it clearly and comfortably and
•After setting the volume level, do not increase it afteryour 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.
without distortion.
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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 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.
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:
•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
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•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
•if you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at the
able reach
center of your desk to minimize neck strain
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
•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
•Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced
•Eliminate glare and reflections by:
•Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle.
•Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended
on a distant point.
point downward when looking at the middle of the display.
text readability and graphics clarity.
• 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
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.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.
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Worldwide:
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.
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:
Align the base with the stand and
Remove:
Reverse the steps to remove the base.
push the base towards the top of
the monitor, Tighten the screw
clock-wise.
SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT
In oder 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.
15°
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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
ONWhite
Power Saving
Mode
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 Power Saving
state back to ON state is around 3 seconds. Long press Power Button for 4
seconds into Power Off Mode.
LED
Light
Amber
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
PINDESCRIPTIONPINDESCRIPTION
1.Red9.+5V
2.Green10.Sync-Ground
3.Blue11.Monitor Ground
4.Monitor Ground12.DDC-Serial Data
5.DDC-Ground13.H-Sync
6.R-Ground14.V-Sync
7.G-Ground15.DDC-Serial Clock
8.B-Ground
19-Pin color display signal cable*
PINDESCRIPTIONPINDESCRIPTION
1.TMDS Data 2+10.TMDS Clock+
2.TMDS Data 2 Shield11.TMDS Clock Shield
3.TMDS Data 2-12.TMDS Clock-
4.TMDS Data 1+13.CEC
5.TMDS Data 1 Shield14.Reserved (N.C. on device)
6.TMDS Data1-15.SCL
7.TMDS Data 0+16.SDA
8.TMDS Data 0 Shield17.DDC/CEC Ground
9.TMDS Data 0-18.+5V Power
5
10
15
19.Hot Plug Detect
1
6
11
* only for certain models
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Standard Timing Table
ModeResolution
1VGA640x48060 Hz
2MAC640x48066.66 Hz
3VESA720x40070 Hz
4SVGA800x60056 Hz
5SVGA800x60060Hz
6XGA1024x76860 Hz
7XGA1024x76870 Hz
8VESA1152x86475 Hz
9WXGA1280x80060 Hz
10SXGA1280x102460 Hz
11WXGA+1440x90060 Hz
12UXGA1920x108060 Hz
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INSTALLATION
Speake
r
To install the monitor to your host system, please follow the steps as given
below:
Steps
1.1-1Connect Video Cable
a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF.
b. Connect the VGA video cable to the computer.
1-2HDMI Cable (Only HDMI-Input Model)(Optional)
a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF.
b. Connect the HDMI cable to the computer.
2.Connect the Audio Cable to PC Analog Audio output (Lime green connec-
tor) (Only Audio-Input Model).
3.Connect the LAN Cable (LAN Cable is for Display+ only, no function in PC
mode).
4.Connect the USB Cable to PC Host.
5.USB HUB: For USB Device connect.
6.Connect to the PC Microphone Audio Input (Pink connector).
7.Connect to the Earphone or External Speaker (Optional).
8.Card Reader for SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO and XD card.
9.Connect power cord: Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to a
properly grounded AC outlet.
10.Power-ON Monitor and Computer
Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer.
This sequence is very important.
11.If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the
troubleshooting section to diagnose the problem.
speaker speaker
5
USBHUB
USBHUB
5
9
7
9
6
7
1-11-2
542
3
8
CardReader
LANHUB
1X 2X 3X 4X 5X
4
3
1-1 1-2
2
6
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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.
1 2 3 4 5 6Power
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.
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1Empowering:
Press the Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access
the scenario modes.
2 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.
3 MENU OSD functions
Press this botton to activate the OSD menu.
4 Volume Up / Down
Press to adjust volume (Only Audio-Input Model)(Optional)
5 INPUT Input Key (PC Mode)
Use Input key to select from different video sources that may be connected to
your monitor.
(a) VGA input (b) HDMI input
As you cycle through the sources you will see the following messages on top right
side of screen to indicate currently selected input source. It may take 1 or 2
seconds for the image to appear.
VGA or HDMI
If either VGA or HDMI input is selected ,but the VGA and HDMI cables are not
connected, a floating dialog box indicates:
”Cable Not Connected”
When the video cable is connected, but there is no active signal input, a floating
dialog box in indicates:
”No Signal”
6 Source Key
Use Source Key to select PC Mode or Plus Mode.
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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 “Adjust/Exit” Key to confirm the mode and run Auto Adjust.
Features and Benefits
Main
Menu
icon
Sub
Menu
icon
N/AUser mode
N/AText mode
N/A
N/A
N/A
Sub
Menu
item
Standard
mode
Grahpic
mode
Movie
mode
Description
User defined. Settings can be fine-tuned to
suit any situation
Optimal balance of brightness and contrast
prevent eyestrain. The most comfortable way
to read onscreen text
Default Setting. Reflects native display
capability
Enhances colors and emphasize fine detail.
Pictures and photographs appear in vibrant
colors with sharp detail.
Displays scenes in clearest detail. Presents
great visuals, even in unsuitably-lit
Serial number: ___________________________________
Date of purchase: ________________________________
Place of purchase: ________________________________
Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies'
product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to
their respective companies.
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Setting up
To set up Acer Display+ as an independent display, please follow the steps
below:
1Attach the base.
2Connect the Ethernet cable or configure your Wi-Fi settings.
3Connect external speakers (optional).
4Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to a properly grounded AC
outlet.
5Turn the monitor on.
6If the monitor does not function properly, please refer to the
troubleshooting section to diagnose the problem.
To install Acer Display+ on your host system, please follow the steps below:
1Connecting the video cable
aMake sure both the monitor and computer are switched off.
bConnect the VGA video cable to the computer.
2Connecting the HDMI cable
aMake sure both the monitor and computer are switched off.
bConnect one end of the HDMI cable to the back of the monitor and
3Connect the audio cable to the PC to play audio via display speaker.*
4Connect external speakers.*
5Connect the USB cable to the PC to enable the USB device and memory
cards to act as extended hub for the PC.*
6Connect the microphone cable to the PC to enable the built-in microphone
on Acer Display+ to act as an extended microphone for PC use.*
7Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to a properly grounded AC
outlet.
8Turn on the monitor first, then the computer. This sequence is very
important.
9If the monitor does not function properly, please refer to the
troubleshooting section to diagnose the problem.
the other end to the computer's port.
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Note: * Steps 3 to 6 are optional.
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Overview
4
5
1
2
3
1
14
13
6
8
7
NumberItemDescription
1MicrophoneInternal microphone.
2Power buttonTurns the device on and off.
3Shortcut buttons
4USB portDisplay+ mode: Connects to USB mass storage
/ Input button
9101112
* Press for less than four seconds to go to sleep
mode.
* Press and hold for more than four seconds t
tu
rn the monitor off.
Shortcut buttons: Pre-defined shortcut
functions for each widget application.
Input button: Switches between Display+ mode
and generic monitor mode.
devices, keyboard and mouse.
Generic monitor mode: Acts as normal
downstream port.
o
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NumberItemDescription
5Multi-in-1 card
reader
6AC-inConnects to an AC adapter.
7Mic-outConnects to the PC mic-in for microphone
8Audio-outConnects to external speakers.
9HDMISupports high-definition digital video
10VGA-inConnects to a PC.
11USB portDisplay+ mode: Connects to USB mass storage
12Audio-inAccepts audio line-in devices.
13Ethernet
(RJ-45) port
14Type B USB port Connects to a PC.
Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO
(MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure
Digital (SD), and xD-Picture Card (xD).
function in generic monitor mode.
connections.
devices, keyboard and mouse.
Generic monitor mode: Acts as normal
downstream port.
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.
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Remote control with QWERTY
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keyboard
OK
Q W E RTY U I OP
Ta
Shift
Ca
ItemDescription
Turns the device on and off.
Power key
Navigation keys
OK
* Press for less than four sec
* Press and hold for more than
monitor off.
Navigate up, down, left and right through widget settings
options.
Use this to select a widget in the widget bar and to affix
the widget to the selected section.
+
Back
VOL
onds to go to sleep mode.
4
seconds to turn the
Del
Enter
Fn
Open the widget bar.
BackGo back one function level.
Colored keysShortcut widget functions.
Fn keysPress the orange Fn key to type the designated orange
characters.
Press the blue Fn key to type the designated blue
characters.
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Widgets
Your Acer Display+ monitor has built-in widget-based functions such as
calendar, poster, weather, news, clock, audio/video, and digital photo frame
function for browsing pictures even when the monitor is not connected to a
computer.
Note: For instructions on how to configure the settings for each
widget, refer to Settings on page 16.
Customizing your screen
Customize your widgets' size and layout on your screen. You can place up to
three widget applications on your screen two small widgets on the left and a
big widget on the center-right. You can also set up the digital photo frame
function in full-screen mode.
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To customize your layout:
1Press the Home key to open the widget toolbar on the right..
2Use the up and down navigation keys to select a widget and press OK.
3Press OK to place the widget on your selected container.
Note: To customize settings for each widget, click Settings.
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Calendar
When you set the calendar as a small widget, use the left and right navigation
keys to switch months.
When you set the calendar as a big widget, use the left and right navigation
keys to switch months. You can also choose to show your Google or Yahoo
calendar, create events, and switch views (month / week / day / agenda).
MonthWeek
DayAgenda
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Note: You need to be connected to the Internet to be able to
synchronize Google or Yahoo calendar in Acer Display+. You
cannot set up a new Google or Yahoo account through Acer
Display+, however, you can log in to your Google or Yahoo
calendar using Acer Display+.
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Adding an event
1Click New Event and add the
information needed on the
pop-up window.
2Click Save to save the event.
Deleting / modifying an
event
1Select the event and click Delete on the pop-up window.
2To modify an event, select the event and modify the details on the pop-up
window.
3Click Save to save the changes.
Poster
The poster function allows you to create text/voice notes, view your Google or
Yahoo email inbox, and display photos and play videos from your inbox. You
can display up to five notes on your screen.
Select Text/Voice to display all text/voice notes, and Star Set to display your
starred notes. Use the up and down navigation keys to switch pages.
To create a note:
1Select Text or Voice.
2Create your note.
3Select Save to add new memo, or Cancel to quit.
4Press OK to read or listen to the note.
5Select Delete to delete a note.
Note: When making voice notes, be sure to speak clearly in front
of the microphone. You can record up to a total of 60 minutes of
voice notes, with a maximum of 3 minutes per note.
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News
You can set up your news widget to show only the headline, or to show the
headline and article.
When showing only the headline:
1Press the right navigation key to go to the language page.
2Press the right navigation key again to go to the news source page.
3Select your preferred language and source, and press the left navigation
key to go back to the main view.
To show the headline and full article:
1Select the news article you want to read, then press OK.
2Press Back to go back to the previous page.
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When showing the headline and full article:
1Press the right navigation key to go to the next article.
2Press the left navigation key to go to the previous article.
3Press the up and down keys to move to the next or previous page of the
selected news article.
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Photo
Acer Display+ functions as a digital photo frame for browsing pictures and
viewing slideshows from various sources — multi-in-1 card reader, media server,
USB, Flickr, and Picasa.
When setup as a small widget:
1Use the up and down navigation keys to
navigate pictures in the same folder.
2Use the left and right navigation keys to
navigate the function bar.
Note: The onscreen function bar will automatically hide itself after
30 seconds. Press any key to bring the function bar up again.
When setup as a big widget:
1Use the up and down
navigation keys to navigate
pictures in the same folder.
2Use the left and right
navigation keys to navigate
the function bar.
3Click Source and select your
picture source.
4Select slideshow, full screen,
or shuffle.
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When in full-screen mode:
1Use the left and right navigation keys to switch folders.
2Use the up and down navigation keys to navigate pictures in the same
folder.
3Click Source and select your picture source.
4Select alideshow, back or shuffle.
Note: You need to be connected to the Internet to be able to
synchronize your Flickr or Picasa account.
Video
Watch videos on the Acer Display+ monitor.
When setup as a small widget:
1Use the up and down navigation keys to
navigate videos in the same folder.
2Use the left and right navigation keys to
navigate the function bar.
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When setup as a big widget:
1Use the up and down
navigation keys to navigate
videos in the same folder.
2Use the left and right
navigation keys to switch
folders.
3Click Source and select your
video source.
When in full screen mode:
1Use the left and right navigation keys to switch folders.
2Use the up and down navigation keys to navigate videos in the same
folder.
3Click Source and select your video source.
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Music
Use the up and down navigation keys to navigate music in the same folder. Use
the left and right navigation keys to switch folders. Click Source and select your
music source.
Time and Date
Use the left and right navigation keys to change time zones. Use the up and
down keys to change cities.
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Weather
The weather widget is synchronized with Google weather. Use the right
navigation key to switch countries/cities. Use the up and down navigation keys
to switch between temperature scales.
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Settings
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Calendar
You can set up your Google or Yahoo calendar on the Acer Display+. Click the
Apply / Cancel button to apply or cancel your selected settings. Click Back to go
back to the main view.
Photo
You can set up to five Picasa accounts and five Yahoo accounts, and configure
the slideshow effect / time period for the photo slideshow. Click the Apply /
Cancel button to apply or cancel your selected settings. Press Back to go back to
the main view.
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News
The news widget is synchronized with Google news by default. You can also
subscribe to other RSS feeds. Click the Apply / Cancel button to apply or cancel
your selected settings. Press Back to go back to the main view.
Poster
You can view your Yahoo and Google mail inbox in the Poster widget. Click the
Apply / Cancel button to apply or cancel your selected settings. Press Back to go
back to the main view.
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Auto On / Off
You can configure your Acer Display+ to turn on and off automatically at
designated times and days. Click the Apply / Cancel button to apply or cancel
your selected settings. Press Back to go back to the main view.
Network
You can set up Acer Display+ to connect to the Internet via LAN or wireless
network. Click the Apply / Cancel button to apply or cancel your selected
settings. Press Back to go back to the main view.
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Time and Date
You can set up your time and date based on the central time zones or manually.
Click the Apply / Cancel button to apply or cancel your selected settings. Press
Back to go back to the main view.
Language
You can choose your preferred language and keyboard layout under Language
in the Settings page. Click the Apply / Cancel button to apply or cancel your
selected settings. Press Back to go back to the main view.
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Note: Language availability varies by region.
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System
In the System page, you can adjust the volume, set the Startup Wizard, change
your settings back to the default, and play the Startup Tutorial. Click the Apply /
Cancel button to apply or cancel your selected settings. Press Back to go back to
the main view.
Software update
To update your software:
1Download the latest software code from http://csd.acer.com.tw and copy
to a USB drive or an SD card.
2Insert the SD card and follow the instructions on the pop up window.
Important: Do not turn the display off while the update is
ongoing.
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