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The serial number and model number are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of such revisions or changes. All Rights Reserved. No part of ... identification purposes only and belong to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for a particular purpose. Acer Incorporated. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Original Issue: 12/2014 Changes may be incorporated in the space provided below....
The serial number and model number are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of such revisions or changes. All Rights Reserved. No part of ... identification purposes only and belong to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for a particular purpose. Acer Incorporated. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Original Issue: 12/2014 Changes may be incorporated in the space provided below....
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...It may include blemishes of the fluorescent light, the screen may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on LCD monitors The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • Due to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides. iii English ... carefully follow these instructions carefully. 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 the nature of 0.01% or less such as a missing pixel or pixel lit ...
...It may include blemishes of the fluorescent light, the screen may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on LCD monitors The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • Due to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides. iii English ... carefully follow these instructions carefully. 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 the nature of 0.01% or less such as a missing pixel or pixel lit ...
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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 could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to block out noisy surroundings. • Turn...
... 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 could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to block out noisy surroundings. • Turn...
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... a physician immediately and inform your sitting height to computer use . The following tips: • refrain from Sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your company's health and safety department. This has no effect on your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact...
... a physician immediately and inform your sitting height to computer use . The following tips: • refrain from Sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your company's health and safety department. This has no effect on your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact...
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...-reduction filter • using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your eyes from the monitor and focusing on how to keep your display to a comfortable level for extended periods of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast...
...-reduction filter • using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your eyes from the monitor and focusing on how to keep your display to a comfortable level for extended periods of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast...
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... 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: G257HU SKU Number: (G"2x"57=H0U~9x,xax~xxzx,; Year to the relevant standard or other relevant ...EU and Directive 2009/125/EC with the essential requirements and other standardizing documents: EN55022:2010 Class B; RU Jan / Sr. Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. EN55024:2010 EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009, Class D EN61000-3-3:2008 EN60950-1:2006/A11:2009/A1:2010+...
... 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: G257HU SKU Number: (G"2x"57=H0U~9x,xax~xxzx,; Year to the relevant standard or other relevant ...EU and Directive 2009/125/EC with the essential requirements and other standardizing documents: EN55022:2010 Class B; RU Jan / Sr. Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. EN55024:2010 EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009, Class D EN61000-3-3:2008 EN60950-1:2006/A11:2009/A1:2010+...
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... Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of Responsible Party: Contact Person: Phone No.: Fax No.: LCD Monitor G257HU G257HU xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St. The following local Manufacturer /Importer is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation. ...
... Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of Responsible Party: Contact Person: Phone No.: Fax No.: LCD Monitor G257HU G257HU xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St. The following local Manufacturer /Importer is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation. ...
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Information for your safety and comfort iii Contents English 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... 5 20-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
Information for your safety and comfort iii Contents English 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... 5 20-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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LCD monitor Quick start guide Audio cable (Optional) DP Cable (Optional) 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) DP Cable (Optional) 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.
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English Attaching the base (for selected models) Note: Take care when performing the installation 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. 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 avoid injuring yourself. 2 Carefully place the monitor face-down on a stable surface --
English Attaching the base (for selected models) Note: Take care when performing the installation 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. 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 avoid injuring yourself. 2 Carefully place the monitor face-down on a stable surface --
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... The recovery time from the display controller, as indicated by the blinking blue light. No user-adjustment is around 3 seconds. Power saving The monitor will be adjusted to hold the edges of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A/250 V. Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you... use is activated. The monitor can be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is the correct type required for the country in which ...
... The recovery time from the display controller, as indicated by the blinking blue light. No user-adjustment is around 3 seconds. Power saving The monitor will be adjusted to hold the edges of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A/250 V. Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you... use is activated. The monitor can be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is the correct type required for the country in which ...
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for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. The monitor supports the DDC2B standard. 24-pin color display signal cable PIN No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Description TMDS data 2TMDS data 2+ TMDS data 2/4 shield TMDS data ... shield TMDS clock+ DDC TMDS clock- 4 English Display Data 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;
for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. The monitor supports the DDC2B standard. 24-pin color display signal cable PIN No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Description TMDS data 2TMDS data 2+ TMDS data 2/4 shield TMDS data ... shield TMDS clock+ DDC TMDS clock- 4 English Display Data 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;
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...Optional, only Dual-Input Model) a. b. In order to prevent damage to the computer. Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off . b. b Connect one end of the adapter to the monitor and the other end to the adapter. Connect the HDMI cable to the computer. (3) HDMI Cable (Optional, ...c Connect the audio cable (Optional, only Audio-input Model). 2 Connect the adapter a Connect the AC cord to a properly grounded, AC outlet. 3 Turn on the monitor and computer Turn on your host system, please follow the steps below: Steps 1 Connect the video cable a Make sure both the...
...Optional, only Dual-Input Model) a. b. In order to prevent damage to the computer. Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off . b. b Connect one end of the adapter to the monitor and the other end to the adapter. Connect the HDMI cable to the computer. (3) HDMI Cable (Optional, ...c Connect the audio cable (Optional, only Audio-input Model). 2 Connect the adapter a Connect the AC cord to a properly grounded, AC outlet. 3 Turn on the monitor and computer Turn on your host system, please follow the steps below: Steps 1 Connect the video cable a Make sure both the...
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Blinking blue indicates standby/ power saving mode. Item 1 Power button/ indicator 2 < / > button 3 Menu/Enter button 4 Auto/Exit button Description Turn the monitor on . Press the < / > button to view the OSD menu. Press to change the settings of your display. (For VGA mode only) 5 Empowering Key...the function. Blue indicates power on /off. 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 it again to enter a selection in the OSD menu. • When the OSD menu is ...
Blinking blue indicates standby/ power saving mode. Item 1 Power button/ indicator 2 < / > button 3 Menu/Enter button 4 Auto/Exit button Description Turn the monitor on . Press the < / > button to view the OSD menu. Press to change the settings of your display. (For VGA mode only) 5 Empowering Key...the function. Blue indicates power on /off. 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 it again to enter a selection in the OSD menu. • When the OSD menu is ...
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... AUTO Item Empowering Auto Menu Description Press the Empowering Key to your display. (For VGA mode only) Press the Menu button to open the Acer eColor Management and access the scenario modes. Volume Input Input Press the Volume button to adjust volume. (Optional, only Audio-Input Model) Press the... The shortcut menu lets you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings. English Using the Shortcut Menu AUTO Input Press any of your monitor. (Optional, only Dual-Input Model or HDMI-Input Model) 9 Press the Auto button to activate the Auto Adjustment function and the...
... AUTO Item Empowering Auto Menu Description Press the Empowering Key to your display. (For VGA mode only) Press the Menu button to open the Acer eColor Management and access the scenario modes. Volume Input Input Press the Volume button to adjust volume. (Optional, only Audio-Input Model) Press the... The shortcut menu lets you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings. English Using the Shortcut Menu AUTO Input Press any of your monitor. (Optional, only Dual-Input Model or HDMI-Input Model) 9 Press the Auto button to activate the Auto Adjustment function and the...
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...vary. Press the Menu button to enter the Picture menu. English Using the OSD Menus Note: The following options are available in the Picture menu: Acer ecolor Management, Blue Light, Brightness, Contrast, 6-axis Saturate, 6-axis Hue, sRGB mode, Super sharpness, and Colour Temp. 3 Press the < /... quality, OSD timeout, and general settings. Picture Menu The Picture menu is used for making various adjustments and settings. Your LCD monitor is for general reference only. The following content is equipped with an on-screen display (OSD) menu for adjusting the picture quality...
...vary. Press the Menu button to enter the Picture menu. English Using the OSD Menus Note: The following options are available in the Picture menu: Acer ecolor Management, Blue Light, Brightness, Contrast, 6-axis Saturate, 6-axis Hue, sRGB mode, Super sharpness, and Colour Temp. 3 Press the < /... quality, OSD timeout, and general settings. Picture Menu The Picture menu is used for making various adjustments and settings. Your LCD monitor is for general reference only. The following content is equipped with an on-screen display (OSD) menu for adjusting the picture quality...
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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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... is switched on and in power saving/standby mode. 15 Check if the computer system is properly connected at the back of monitor. English Troubleshooting Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to their default settings. DVI/HDMI/DP Mode (Optional) Problem No picture visible LED... contrast to maximum or reset to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor. Check the power switch.
... is switched on and in power saving/standby mode. 15 Check if the computer system is properly connected at the back of monitor. English Troubleshooting Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to their default settings. DVI/HDMI/DP Mode (Optional) Problem No picture visible LED... contrast to maximum or reset to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor. Check the power switch.