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... expressed or implied, with respect to their respective companies. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. Acer Incorporated. No part of this publication may be made periodically... to the information in new editions of such revisions or changes. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Original Issue: 09...
... expressed or implied, with respect to their respective companies. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. Acer Incorporated. No part of this publication may be made periodically... to the information in new editions of such revisions or changes. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Original Issue: 09...
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... previous screen may flicker during initial use . • The LCD screen has 99.99% or more effective pixels. English Information for your monitor Please carefully follow these instructions carefully. Turn off the power switch for future reference. Keep this case, the screen is displayed for hours. ...Cleaning your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these guidelines when cleaning the monitor: • Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides.
... previous screen may flicker during initial use . • The LCD screen has 99.99% or more effective pixels. English Information for your monitor Please carefully follow these instructions carefully. Turn off the power switch for future reference. Keep this case, the screen is displayed for hours. ...Cleaning your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these guidelines when cleaning the monitor: • Always unplug the monitor before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides.
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... and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use this product near water. • Do not place this monitor, do not increase it after your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to the equipment operator as possible. When you need...
... and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use this product near water. • Do not place this monitor, do not increase it after your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to the equipment operator as possible. When you need...
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... enabled for power management: • Activate display's Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. • Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your company's health and safety department. The following tips: • refrain from Sleep mode by pushing the power button. Nevertheless, some...
... enabled for power management: • Activate display's Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. • Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your company's health and safety department. The following tips: • refrain from Sleep mode by pushing the power button. Nevertheless, some...
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... head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from the monitor and focusing on how to a comfortable level for extended periods of time. Developing good work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive...
... head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from the monitor and focusing on how to a comfortable level for extended periods of time. Developing good work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive...
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...20020 Lainate (MI) Italy Tel: +39-02-939-921 ,Fax: +39-02 9399-2913 www.acer.it Declare under our own responsibility that the product: Product: LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: G257HL SKU Number: G("2x5"7=H0L~x9x,xaxx~xz;, A ~ Z, or blank) To which this declaration refers... conforms to begin affixing CE marking 2014. RU Jan / Sr. Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. Year to the relevant standard...
...20020 Lainate (MI) Italy Tel: +39-02-939-921 ,Fax: +39-02 9399-2913 www.acer.it Declare under our own responsibility that the product: Product: LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: G257HL SKU Number: G("2x5"7=H0L~x9x,xaxx~xz;, A ~ Z, or blank) To which this declaration refers... conforms to begin affixing CE marking 2014. RU Jan / Sr. Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. Year to the relevant standard...
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... Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of Responsible Party: Contact Person: Phone No.: Fax No.: LCD Monitor G257HL G257HL xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St. S. S. Operation is subject to the following local Manufacturer /Importer is responsible for this device... cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: Model Number: SKU Number: Name of Responsible Party: Address of the FCC Rules. English Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San Jose Suite 1500 CA 95110...
... Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of Responsible Party: Contact Person: Phone No.: Fax No.: LCD Monitor G257HL G257HL xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St. S. S. Operation is subject to the following local Manufacturer /Importer is responsible for this device... cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: Model Number: SKU Number: Name of Responsible Party: Address of the FCC Rules. English Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San Jose Suite 1500 CA 95110...
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Contents English Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Special notes on LCD monitors iii Cleaning your monitor iii Accessibility iv Safe listening iv Warnings iv Using electrical power iv Product servicing v Potentially explosive environments ... 4 19-pin color display signal cable 5 Standard timing table 6 Installation 7 Users controls 8 Panel controls 8 Using the Shortcut Menu 9 Acer eColor Management 10 Operation instructions 10 Features and benefits 10 Using the OSD Menus 11 Picture Menu 11 OSD Menu 12 Setting Menu 13
Contents English Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Special notes on LCD monitors iii Cleaning your monitor iii Accessibility iv Safe listening iv Warnings iv Using electrical power iv Product servicing v Potentially explosive environments ... 4 19-pin color display signal cable 5 Standard timing table 6 Installation 7 Users controls 8 Panel controls 8 Using the Shortcut Menu 9 Acer eColor Management 10 Operation instructions 10 Features and benefits 10 Using the OSD Menus 11 Picture Menu 11 OSD Menu 12 Setting Menu 13
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English Unpacking Please check that 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 Audio cable (Optional) D-sub cable HDMI cable (Optional) AC Power cord DVI cable (Optional) AC Adapter 1
English Unpacking Please check that 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 Audio cable (Optional) D-sub cable HDMI cable (Optional) AC Power cord DVI cable (Optional) AC Adapter 1
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English Attaching the base (for selected models) Note: Take care when performing the installation to avoid injuring yourself. 2 Carefully place the monitor face-down on a stable surface -- use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen. 1 Attach the monitor stand arm to the base. 2 Ensure that the base is locked onto the monitor stand arm. • Secure the base to the monitor stand arm by turning the white screw using the integrated tab or a suitable coin. (for selected models) Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging.
English Attaching the base (for selected models) Note: Take care when performing the installation to avoid injuring yourself. 2 Carefully place the monitor face-down on a stable surface -- use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen. 1 Attach the monitor stand arm to the base. 2 Ensure that the base is locked onto the monitor stand arm. • Secure the base to the monitor stand arm by turning the white screw using the integrated tab or a suitable coin. (for selected models) Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging.
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... 120 V AC: Use a UL-listed cord set, type SVT wire and plug rated 10 A/125 V. • For units using both of your area. • The monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in which the equipment will be adjusted to "on" is around 3 seconds. Power saving The... Connecting the adapter and AC Power cord • Check first to "power saving" mode by the blinking blue light. The cord set consisting of the monitor. Mode On Standby/Power saving LED light Blue Blinking Blue The power saving mode will be switched to make sure that the power cord you...
... 120 V AC: Use a UL-listed cord set, type SVT wire and plug rated 10 A/125 V. • For units using both of your area. • The monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in which the equipment will be adjusted to "on" is around 3 seconds. Power saving The... Connecting the adapter and AC Power cord • Check first to "power saving" mode by the blinking blue light. The cord set consisting of the monitor. Mode On Standby/Power saving LED light Blue Blinking Blue The power saving mode will be switched to make sure that the power cord you...
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... the DDC2B standard. Description 9 +5 V 10 Logic ground 11 Monitor ground 12 DDC-serial data 13 H-sync 14 V-sync 15 DDC-serial clock 24-pin color display signal cable PIN No. Description 13 NC... Channel (DDC) To make installation easier, so long as your system supports the DDC protocol, the monitor is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities; Description 1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue 4 Monitor ground 5 DDC-return 6 R-ground 7 G-ground 8 B-ground PIN No. for example, supported resolutions and ...
... the DDC2B standard. Description 9 +5 V 10 Logic ground 11 Monitor ground 12 DDC-serial data 13 H-sync 14 V-sync 15 DDC-serial clock 24-pin color display signal cable PIN No. Description 13 NC... Channel (DDC) To make installation easier, so long as your system supports the DDC protocol, the monitor is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities; Description 1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue 4 Monitor ground 5 DDC-return 6 R-ground 7 G-ground 8 B-ground PIN No. for example, supported resolutions and ...
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... AUDIO IN DVI VGA IN AUDIO DC IN Note: Audio output is very important. 4 If the monitor does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to the monitor, do not lift the monitor by its base. 7 b. b Connect the VGA video cable to the computer. (3) HDMI Cable ... computer. In order to prevent damage to diagnose the problem. This sequence is only for audio output model. English Installation To install the monitor on the monitor first, then the computer. d Connect the audio cable (Optional, only Audio-input Model). 2 Connect the adapter a Connect the AC cord...
... AUDIO IN DVI VGA IN AUDIO DC IN Note: Audio output is very important. 4 If the monitor does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to the monitor, do not lift the monitor by its base. 7 b. b Connect the VGA video cable to the computer. (3) HDMI Cable ... computer. In order to prevent damage to diagnose the problem. This sequence is only for audio output model. English Installation To install the monitor on the monitor first, then the computer. d Connect the audio cable (Optional, only Audio-input Model). 2 Connect the adapter a Connect the AC cord...
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...the OSD menu. • When the OSD menu is inactive, press this button for two seconds to activate the Auto Adjustment function and the monitor will automatically optimize the display position, focus, and clock of the current function. 3 Menu/Enter button Press to view the OSD menu. ...standby/ power saving mode. 2 < / > button Press the < / > button to navigate to the desired function, and press the Menu button to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. 8 Press the < / > button to change the settings of your display. 5 Empowering Key Press this button to ...
...the OSD menu. • When the OSD menu is inactive, press this button for two seconds to activate the Auto Adjustment function and the monitor will automatically optimize the display position, focus, and clock of the current function. 3 Menu/Enter button Press to view the OSD menu. ...standby/ power saving mode. 2 < / > button Press the < / > button to navigate to the desired function, and press the Menu button to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. 8 Press the < / > button to change the settings of your display. 5 Empowering Key Press this button to ...
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Menu Press the Menu button to open the Acer eColor Management and access the scenario modes. English Using the Shortcut Menu AUTO Input Press any of your monitor. (Optional, only Dual-Input Model or HDMI-Input Model) 9 Volume Input Input Press the Volume button to adjust volume. (... menu lets you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings. Auto Press the Auto button to activate the Auto Adjustment function and the monitor will automatically optimize the display position, focus, and clock of the function buttons (Empowering Key, Auto button, or Menu button) to...
Menu Press the Menu button to open the Acer eColor Management and access the scenario modes. English Using the Shortcut Menu AUTO Input Press any of your monitor. (Optional, only Dual-Input Model or HDMI-Input Model) 9 Volume Input Input Press the Volume button to adjust volume. (... menu lets you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings. Auto Press the Auto button to activate the Auto Adjustment function and the monitor will automatically optimize the display position, focus, and clock of the function buttons (Empowering Key, Auto button, or Menu button) to...
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...Picture Menu The Picture menu is equipped with an on-screen display (OSD) menu for making various adjustments and settings. Picture Acer eColor Management Blue Light On Brightness 70 Contrast 50 H.Position 20 V.Position 50 Focus 70 Clock 50 Picture Color Temp Auto config... to adjust the picture quality, OSD timeout, and general settings. Position, V. The following content is for adjusting the picture quality. Your LCD monitor is used for general reference only. You can use the OSD menu to enter the Picture menu. Position, Focus, Clock, Colour Temp, and...
...Picture Menu The Picture menu is equipped with an on-screen display (OSD) menu for making various adjustments and settings. Picture Acer eColor Management Blue Light On Brightness 70 Contrast 50 H.Position 20 V.Position 50 Focus 70 Clock 50 Picture Color Temp Auto config... to adjust the picture quality, OSD timeout, and general settings. Position, V. The following content is for adjusting the picture quality. Your LCD monitor is used for general reference only. You can use the OSD menu to enter the Picture menu. Position, Focus, Clock, Colour Temp, and...
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English Information Menu The Information menu displays the basic information of the LCD monitor, press the < / > button to select Information. 14 Information 2560x1440 H:68KHz V:60Hz HDMI Input S/N: ETRLA00803104000502400 1 Press the Menu button to bring up the OSD menu. 2 To view the basic information of the LCD monitor.
English Information Menu The Information menu displays the basic information of the LCD monitor, press the < / > button to select Information. 14 Information 2560x1440 H:68KHz V:60Hz HDMI Input S/N: ETRLA00803104000502400 1 Press the Menu button to bring up the OSD menu. 2 To view the basic information of the LCD monitor.
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....) Blue Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is properly connected at the back of monitor. Unstable picture Blue Abnormal picture (Image is missing, off the monitor. 15 Check the display setting on your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of a... missing image, please select another resolution or vertical refresh rate. Wait for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to the monitor. English Troubleshooting Before sending your system. VGA Mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD menu, ...
....) Blue Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is properly connected at the back of monitor. Unstable picture Blue Abnormal picture (Image is missing, off the monitor. 15 Check the display setting on your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of a... missing image, please select another resolution or vertical refresh rate. Wait for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to the monitor. English Troubleshooting Before sending your system. VGA Mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD menu, ...
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Blinking Blue Check if the video signal cable is switched on and in power saving/standby mode. 16 Check if the computer system is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check the power switch. Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to their default settings. English DVI/HDMI Mode (Optional) Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD menu, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor.
Blinking Blue Check if the video signal cable is switched on and in power saving/standby mode. 16 Check if the computer system is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check the power switch. Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to their default settings. English DVI/HDMI Mode (Optional) Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD menu, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor.