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User Controls

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External controls

1

Power button

Turns the monitor on/off.Blue indicates power on. Amber indicates 

standby/ power saving mode.

2

Function key

/

a.  Press to view Main page. Press again to enter hotkey1 function. 

b.  When the Function Menu is active, press this key to view the basic 

information for your monitor and current input or reset the custom 

color settings to the factory defaults.

3

Function key

/

a.  Press to view Main page.Press again to enter hotkey2 function.

b.  When the Function Menu is active, press this button to select 

select scenario mode or game mode .

4

Function key

/

X

a.  Press to view Main page.Press again to enter Input select 

function.

b.  When the Function Menu is active, this button will quit the OSD. 

5

Function key

/

a.  Press to view 

Main page

.Press again to enter next function in 

the Function Menu. 

b.  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 button to select desired option.

Red indicates operable. Grey indicates inoperable.

G-SYNC & the 3D Experience:

 

3D visual effects require 3D-compatible software, nVidia

®

 3D Vision

TM

 glasses kit and a 

compatible nVidia

®

 3D graphics card.

G-SYNC requires an NVIDIA GeForce GTX650Ti BOOST GPU or higher. For more 

information, visit the nVidia® website: http://www.nvidia.com/page/home.html

Using the Shortcut Menu

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Note: 

The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications 

may vary.

The OSD (onscreen display) can be used to adjust the settings of your LCD monitor. Press 

the MENU key to open the OSD. You can use the OSD to adjust the picture quality, OSD 

position and general settings. For advanced settings, please refer to following page:

Summary of Contents for XN253QP

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 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 Directive 2011 65 EU EN 50581 2...

Page 10: ...se undesired operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product LCD Monitor Model Number XN253Q SKU Number XN253Q 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 Ac...

Page 11: ...el 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 x Supplier s Declaration of Conformity x Unpacking 1 SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT 2 Connecting the adapter and AC Power cord 4 Power saving 4 Display Data Channel DDC 5 20 pin color ...

Page 12: ...hen 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 USB cable Optional NC 20111 0M8 NC 20111 0M8 Quick Guide Predator XN253Q DP Cable Optional HDMI cable Optional AC Power cord ...

Page 13: ...eight tilt of the monitor Height Adjustment After pressing the top of the monitor then you can adjust the height of the monitor 2 1 115mm Tilt Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range Only at the highest point can 25 degrees of recline be offered for the angle of elevation 5 25 ...

Page 14: ... swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle 20 20 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 90o ...

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: ...ly informs the host system about its capabilities for example supported resolutions and corresponding timing The monitor supports the DDC2B standard 20 pin color display signal cable 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 ...

Page 17: ... 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 15 SCL 16 SDA 17 DDC CEC Ground 18 5V Power 19 Hot Plug Detect ...

Page 18: ... MODE DP Timing 1 640x480 60Hz 2 800x600 60Hz 3 1024x768 60Hz 4 1920x1080 60Hz 5 1920x1080 85Hz 6 1920x1080 100Hz 7 1920x1080 120Hz 8 1920x1080 144Hz HDMI Timing 1 640x480 60Hz VGA IBM 2 800x600 60Hz VESA 3 1024x768 60Hz VESA 4 1920x1080 60Hz ...

Page 19: ... thumbscrews on the signal cable connector 3 Connect the USB Cable Optional Connect the USB 3 0 cable to port for fast charge Connect the USB 3 0 cable to port 4 Insert the monitor power cable into the power port at the back of the monitor 5 Plug the power cords of your computer and your monitor into a nearby electrical outlet HDMI HDMI USB USB fast charge US suppor B3 0 port ting USB3 0 port Note...

Page 20: ...Main page Press again to enter next function in the Function Menu b 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 button to select desired option Red indicates operable Grey indicates inoperable G SYNC the 3D Experience 3D visual effects require 3D compatible software nVidia 3D VisionT...

Page 21: ...se scenario mode G1 G2 G3 which user defined profile to use or scenario mode User Standard ECO Graphics Movie Action Racing Sports User Movie Graphics ECO Standard Modes OK Move Hot key2 default Brightness Open the Brightness control and select your preferred brightness setting When you are done press the joystick to quit current page and store Ref white nits 80 OK Adjust Hot key3 Selecting the in...

Page 22: ...ode Standard OSD System Picture Color Brightness Audio Off Dark Boost Gaming Enter Move Off Off 65 50 Contrast Blue Light Adaptive Contrast X 1 Press the MENU key to open the OSD 2 Toggle the joystick to the up or down to select Picture 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 sli...

Page 23: ... data of the image is represented by close contrast values Color Mode Standard OSD System Picture Color Gamma Audio 22 Green Color Gaming Enter Move Warm 100 Color Temp Red Color Blur Color 50 50 50 Saturation 6 axis Color X 1 Press the MENU key to open the OSD 2 Toggle the joystick to the up or down to select Color from the OSD Then toggle to the right to navigate to the element you wish to adjus...

Page 24: ... Point Off ULMB ULMB Pulse Width X 1 Press the MENU 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 Over Drive Select Off Normal or Extreme 5 ULMB Default is off It can be enabled at 100 120 1...

Page 25: ... can be 0 OFF 20 40 60 or 80 System Setting Mode Standard DP Gaming Picture Color Input Audio OSD Aspect System Wide Mode Quick Start Mode Off Hot Key Assignment Deep Sleep Power off USB charge Off Enter Move X 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 ...

Page 26: ...rt 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 AC power cord is properly connected to t...

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