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Acer LCD Monitor

User Guide

Summary of Contents for PT167Q

Page 1: ...Acer LCD Monitor User Guide ...

Page 2: ... provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise witho...

Page 3: ...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 01 or less such as a missing pixel or pixel lit all 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 sc...

Page 4: ...oduct 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 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet ...

Page 5: ...ctric shock and or injury 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...

Page 6: ...articles such as grain dust or metal powders Additional safety information Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts Keep them out of the reach of small children 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 ...

Page 7: ... 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 sympto...

Page 8: ...and or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity Eliminate glare and reflections by 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 cardbo...

Page 9: ...the product described above is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonization legislations as below Directive and following harmonized standards and or other relevant standards have been applied EMC Directive 2014 30 EU EN 55032 2012 AC 2013 Class B EN 61000 3 2 2014 3 Class D EN 55024 2010 EN 61000 3 3 2013 LVD Directive 2014 35 EU EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 A2 2013 RoHS Direc...

Page 10: ...sired operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product LCD Monitor Model Number PT167Q SKU Number PT167Q xxxxxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 333 West San Carlos St Suite 1500 San Jose CA 95110 U S A Contact Person Acer Representative Phone No 254 298 4000 Fax No 254 298 4147 Acer Amer...

Page 11: ...d information for comfortable use vii Finding your comfort zone vii Taking care of your vision viii Developing good work habits viii Declaration of Conformity ix Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity x Unpacking 1 Attaching the base for selected models 2 Tilt 2 Connecting the adapter and AC Power cord 3 Power saving Display Data Channel DDC Connector pin assignment 4 15 pin c...

Page 12: ...t 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 LCD monitor Quick start guide AC Power cord USERGUIDE LCD Monitor PT167Q VGA cable ...

Page 13: ...e Base 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 Tilt Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range Only at the highest point can 15 degrees of recline be offered for the angle of elevation 5 15 ...

Page 14: ... rated 10 A 250 V The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the equipment will be installed When the monitor is powering on the screen will initiate auto calibration for the touch feature During this time please do not touch or place objects near the screen until the power light turns on and screen becomes visible Power saving The monitor will be driven int...

Page 15: ...tomatically informs the host system about its capabilities for example supported resolutions and corresponding timing The monitor supports the DDC2B standard 15 pin color display signal cable PIN No Description PIN No Description 1 Red 9 5 V 2 Green 10 Logic ground 3 Blue 11 Monitor ground 4 Monitor ground 12 DDC serial data 5 DDC return 13 H sync 6 R ground 14 V sync 7 G ground 15 DDC serial cloc...

Page 16: ...English Standard timing table VESA MODE MODE Resolution 1 VGA 640x480 60Hz 2 SVGA 800x600 60Hz 3 XGA 1024x768 60Hz 4 WXGA 1280x800 60Hz 5 VESA 1280x960 60Hz 6 SXGA 1280x1024 60Hz 7 WXGA 1366x768 60Hz ...

Page 17: ...l output socket of the graphics card on the computer Then tighten the thumbscrews on the signal cable connector 3 Insert the monitor power cable into the power port at the back of the monitor 4 Connect the power adapter and power cord to the monitor then to a properly grounded AC outlet 5 Plug the power cords of your computer and your monitor into a nearby electrical outlet VGA ...

Page 18: ...c Press to any directions switch key to display First Menu Press again to enter next function in the First Menu d First menu of Function 1 Function 2 allows users to customize Main Menu and Brightness are fixed functions can t be changed e The single toggle button on the backside of the Display bezel operates like a joystick To move the cursor simply toggle the button in four directions Press the ...

Page 19: ...tings please refer to following page Main page 1 Menu OSD 2 Hot Key1 Modes Gamma Contrast Blue Light 3 Hot Key2 Modes Gamma Contrast Blue Light 4 Brightness Hot key1 default Standard mode To choose scenario mode sRGB Reading Darkroom User Standard ECO Graphics Movie sRGB Reading Darkroom User Movie Graphics ECO Standard Modes OK Move Hot key2 default Blue Light Open the Blue Light control and sele...

Page 20: ...element you wish to adjust and press the joystick to enter it 3 Toggle to the left or right to adjust the sliding scales 4 The Picture menu can be used to adjust the Brightness Contrast Black Boost Blue Light ACM Auto Config H Position V Position Focus and Clock 5 Brightness Adjust the brightness from 0 to 100 Note Adjusts the balance between light and dark shades 6 Contrast Adjust the contrast fr...

Page 21: ...e element you wish to adjust and press the joystick to enter it 3 Toggle to the left or right to adjust the sliding scales 4 Gamma mode allows you to adjust the luminance tone The default value is 2 2 standard value for Windows 5 Color temperature Default is warm You can choose Cool Normal Warm Bluelight or User 6 Mode To choose scenario mode sRGB Reading Darkroom User Standard ECO Graphics Movie ...

Page 22: ... key to open the OSD 2 Toggle the joystick to the up or down to select Gaming from the OSD Then toggle to the right to navigate to the element you wish to adjust and press the joystick to enter it 3 Toggle to the left or right to adjust the sliding scales 4 Aim point Show an Aim point on the screen for shooting games ...

Page 23: ...hen using gaming mode The transparency can be 0 OFF 20 40 60 or 80 System Mode Standard Picture Color DDC CI On Quick Start Mode Off Gaming OSD System Information Enter Move Hot Key Assignment Full Wide Mode 1 Press the MENU key to open the OSD 2 Toggle the joystick to the up or down to select System from the OSD Then toggle to the right to navigate to the element you wish to adjust and press the j...

Page 24: ...it Save Setting to User mode only Mode Reading Picture Mode sRGB Mode Darkroom Save Setting to Mode User Color Gaming OSD System Information Enter Move Exit 1 Press the MENU key to open the OSD 2 Toggle the joystick to the up or down to select Save Setting to from the OSD Then toggle to the right to navigate to the element you wish to adjust and press the joystick to enter it 3 Save Setting to som...

Page 25: ...tatus Remedy No picture visible Blue Using the OSD menu adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default setting Off Check the power switch Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor Amber Check if the video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor Check if the computer system is switched on and in power saving standby mode ...

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