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Acer LCD Monitor User Guide

Original Issue: 06/2018

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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: ...y 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 ...

Page 4: ...roduct 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: ...ectric 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 CS...

Page 6: ... particles 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 th...

Page 7: ...se 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 symp...

Page 8: ...ss 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 car...

Page 9: ...e 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 LVD Directive 2014 35 EU EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 A2 2013 RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU EN 50581 2012 ErP Directive 2009 125 EC Regulation EC No 1275 2008 EN 50564 2011 Year to begin affix...

Page 10: ...esired operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product LCD Monitor Model Number XF240Q SKU Number XF240Q 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 Ame...

Page 11: ...xel statement vii Tips and 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 Connecting the adapter and AC Power cord 4 Power saving 4 Display Data Channel DDC 5 19 pin color display signal cable 5 20 pin color displ...

Page 12: ...sent 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 Audio Cable Optional USER GUIDE LCD Monitor XF0 series XF240Q DP Cable Optional HDMI cable Optional AC Power cord ...

Page 13: ...the monitor Height Adjustment After pressing the top of the monitor then you can adjust the height of the monitor 1 2 150mm Tilt Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range Only at the highest point can 35 degrees of recline be offered for the angle of elevation 5o 35o ...

Page 14: ...swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle 60o 60 Monitor Pivot Before rotating the display lift it to the top position and then push it back to the utmost degree Rotate clockwise or counter clockwise until the monitor stops at 90 90o 150 ...

Page 15: ...VT wire and plug rated 10 A 125 V For units using 220 240 V AC 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 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...

Page 16: ...abilities for example supported resolutions and corresponding timing The monitor supports the DDC2B standard 19 pin color display signal cable PIN No Description PIN No Description 1 TMDS Data2 2 TMDS Data2 Shield 3 TMDS Data2 4 TMDS Data1 5 TMDS Data1 Shield 6 TMDS Data1 7 TMDS Data0 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 9 TMDS Data0 10 TMDS Clock 11 TMDS Clock Shield 12 TMDS Clock 13 CEC 14 Reserved N C on device...

Page 17: ...e PIN No Description PIN No Description 1 ML_Lane 0 2 GND 3 ML_Lane 0 4 ML_Lane 1 5 GND 6 ML_Lane 1 7 ML_Lane 2 8 GND 9 ML_Lane 2 10 ML_Lane 3 11 GND 12 ML_Lane 3 13 KONFIG1 14 CONFIG2 15 AUX CH 16 GND 17 AUX CH 18 Hot Plug 19 Return 20 DP_PWR ...

Page 18: ...80 66 662Hz 3 VESA 720x400 70Hz 4 SVG 800x600 56Hz 5 SVGA 800x600 60Hz 6 XGA 1024x768 60Hz 7 XGA 1024x768 70Hz 8 VESA 1152x864 75Hz 9 SXGA 1280x1024 60Hz 10 VESA 1280x720 60Hz 11 WXGA 1280x800 60Hz 12 WXGA 1440x900 60Hz 13 WSXGA 1680x1050 60Hz 14 UXGA 1920x1080 60Hz 15 UXGA 1920x1080 144Hz ...

Page 19: ...et AUDIO IN of the LCD monitor and the line out port on the computer with the audio cable 4 Insert the monitor power cable into the power port at the back of the monitor 5 Connect the power adapter and power cord to the monitor then to a properly grounded AC outlet Note Audio output is only for audio output model Please check user manual for more instruction FreeSync It can allow a FreeSync suppor...

Page 20: ...he OSD 6 Function key a Press to view Main page Press again to enter brightness adjustment function b When the Function Menu is active Press to return previous Menu or exit current Menu 7 Function key a When the Main page is active Press to trigger the Game mode control b When the Function Menu is active press to exit current Menu For displays with glossy bezels the user should consider the placem...

Page 21: ...arrows When you are done use to go back one level Mode User OSD System Picture Color Over Drive Audio Extrama Off Aim point Gaming Information Save Setting to On FreeSync Off VRB Adjusting the volume Open the Volume control and set the Volume using the arrows When you are done use to go back one level 9 9 ...

Page 22: ...ast Blue Light ACM Picture Black Boost Information Save Setting to 50 Off Super Sharpness 1 Press the MENU key to open the OSD 2 Using the keys select Picture from the OSD Then navigate to the picture element you wish to adjust 3 Use the keys to adjust the sliding scales 4 The Picture menu can be used to adjust the Brightness Contrast Blue Light Dark boost and Adaptive contrast 5 Brightness Adjust ...

Page 23: ...ting the pixel density of the original source to make images sharper and clearer Color Mode User 2 2 Warm Audio Gaming OSD System Gamma Color Temp R Gain G Gain B Gain Picture Color 50 50 50 Enter Move R Bias G Bias Save setting to B Bias Information Save Setting to 50 50 50 Mode User Gaming Picture Color Audio OSD System Quick Start Mode Information 6 axis Saturate Save Settint to 6 axis Hue Mode...

Page 24: ... the delay before turning off the OSD menu 6 Refresh rate num Display the panel s current refresh rate on the screen 7 Transparency Select the transparency when using gaming mode The transparency can be 0 OFF 20 40 60 or 80 8 OSD Lock To choose OSD lock on off Note OSD Locked Set the OSD Lock to On by the OSD option and press Enter to execute the All Key lock function The OSD Locked message will b...

Page 25: ...ing from the OSD Then navigate to the setting you wish to adjust 4 Use the keys to select the setting 5 Input Select the source from HDMI or DP 6 Auto Source Default is on support auto source 7 DP Format Default is DP1 2 can selection DP support DP1 1 or DP1 2 format 8 PIP PBP settings 9 HDMI Black level setting 10 Wide mode You can select which screen aspect you are using The options are Aspect a...

Page 26: ... custom color settings to factory defaults Troubleshooting Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self diagnose the problem HDMI DP Mode Optional Problem LED status 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 ...

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