Acer LCD Quick Start Guide (QSG)
Important safety instructions
Please read the following instructions carefully
1. Cleaning the LCD monitor screen: First, make sure the power cord you are using meets the standards for your region.
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Turn off the LCD monitor and unplug the power cord.
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Spray a non-soluble cleaning solution onto a cloth and gently wipe the screen.
Never spill any liquid directly onto or into the screen or its case.
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Do not use any ammonia- or alcohol-based cleaners on the LCD monitor screen or case.
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Acer is not responsible for damage caused by the use of any ammonia or alcohol based cleaners.
2. Do not place the LCD display near a window. Exposure to rain, moisture, or direct sunlight can cause serious damage to when the
device.
3. Do not press on the LCD screen. Excessively forceful pressing can cause permanent damage to the display.
4. Do not remove the case or attempt to repair the machine by yourself. All maintenance tasks should be performed by an authorized
technician.
5. Store the LCD display in a room with a temperature between -20°C - 60°C (-4°F - 140°F). Permanent damage may result if the LCD
display is stored outside of this range.
6. If any of the following situations occur, unplug the monitor immediately and contact an authorized technician:
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The signal cable between the monitor and the computer is worn or damaged.
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Liquid spills onto the LCD display or the display is exposed to rain.
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The LCD monitor or case is damaged.
Attaching the monitor base
1. Unpack the monitor base and place the base on a smooth work surface.
2. Unpack the monitor.
3. Attach the monitor stand arm to the base.
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Make sure the base snaps into the monitor stand arm. (Selected models only)
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Turn the white screw with the included tool or a suitable coin to secure the base to the stand arm (select models only)
Connect the monitor to your computer
1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.
2. 2-1 Connecting a signal cable (VGA cable)
a. Make sure the monitor and computer are powered off.
b. Connect the signal cable to the computer's graphics card port.
2-2 Connecting a digital cable (Dual input models only)
a. Make sure the monitor and computer are powered off.
b. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the back of the monitor
and the other end to the HDMI port on your computer.
3. Connect the audio cable (only Audio input model) (optional)
4. Plug the power cord into the power port on the back of the monitor.
5. Plug the power cords of your computer and monitor into a nearby
electrical outlet.
External control
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Number
Icon
Description
1
Go to the main menu.
2
Enter the source mode.
3
Enter contrast adjustment.
4
Enter brightness adjustment.
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In the powered-off state, pr essing the button powers on the device; in the powered-on state, pressing the
button normally enters the mode switching menu, and long-pressing for 3 seconds powers off the device.
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HDMI
VGA