Acer LCD Monitor Quick Start Guide (QSG)
Important safety instructions
Please read the following instructions carefully.
1To clean the LCD monitor screen:
•Turn off the LCD monitor and unplug the power cord.
•Spray a non-solvent cleaning solution onto a rag and clean the screen gently.
2Do not place the LCD monitor near a window. Exposing the monitor to rain, moisture or sunlight can severely damage it.
3Do not apply pressure to the LCD screen. Excessive pressure may cause permanent damage to the display.
4Do not remove the cover or attempt to service this unit yourself. An authorized technician should perform servicing of any nature.
5Store the LCD monitor in a room with a temperature of -20° to 60° C (-4° to140° F). Storing the LCD monitor outside this range may result in permanent damage.
6Immediately unplug your monitor and call an authorized technician if any of the following circumstances occur:
•Monitor-to-PC signal cable is frayed or damaged.
•Liquid spills onto the LCD monitor or the monitor is exposed to rain.
•The LCD monitor or case is damaged.
Package contents
English
LCD monitor AC Power cable |
DVI cable |
VGA cable |
HDMI cable |
AC Adapter User guide |
Quick start |
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(Optional) |
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Attaching the monitor to the base
1Remove the monitor base from the packaging and place it on a stable and level workspace.
2Remove the monitor from the packaging.
3Attach the monitor stand arm to the base.
•Ensure that the base is locked onto the monitor stand arm. (for selected models)
•Secure the base to the monitor stand arm by turning the white screw using the integrated tab or a suitable coin. (for selected models)
Connecting your monitor to a computer
1 Turn off your computer and unplug your computer’s power cord.
2Connect the signal cable to the VGA and/or DVI-D (optional) and/or HDMI (optional) input socket of the monitor, and the VGA and/or DVI-D (optional) and/or HDMI (optional) output socket of the graphics card
on the computer. Then tighten the thumbscrews on the signal cable connector.
3 Connect one end of the adapter to the monitor and the other end to a properly grounded, AC outlet.
4 Plug the power cords of your computer and your monitor into a nearby electrical outlet.
Panel controls
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Power button / |
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saving mode. |
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< / > button |
Press the < / > button to navigate to the desired |
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Menu / Enter |
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enter a selection in the OSD menu. |
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button to exit the OSD menu. |
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this button to activate the Auto Adjustment |
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Empowering |
Press this button to open the Acer eColor |
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Key |
Management OSD and access the scenario modes. |
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