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... reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in the space provided below. 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. English Copyright © 2015. All Rights...be incorporated in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. All correspondence concerning your computer. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of purchase ...
... reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in the space provided below. 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. English Copyright © 2015. All Rights...be incorporated in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. All correspondence concerning your computer. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of purchase ...
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... carefully follow these instructions carefully. Turn off the power switch for hours. iii Special notes on LCD monitors The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may include ...case, the screen is displayed for a few 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 make sure the flicker disappears. • You may find slightly uneven brightness ...
... carefully follow these instructions carefully. Turn off the power switch for hours. iii Special notes on LCD monitors The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may include ...case, the screen is displayed for a few 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 make sure the flicker disappears. • You may find slightly uneven brightness ...
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... To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Gradually increase the volume until you can 't hear people speaking near water. • Do not place this monitor, do not increase it after your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to rest on a bed, sofa, rug or other purposes...
... To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Gradually increase the volume until you can 't hear people speaking near water. • Do not place this monitor, do not increase it after your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to rest on a bed, sofa, rug or other purposes...
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... may appear in front of eyestrain and headaches after long hours of working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your company's health and safety department. This product has been shipped enabled for more comfortable computer use , consult a physician immediately and...
... may appear in front of eyestrain and headaches after long hours of working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your company's health and safety department. This product has been shipped enabled for more comfortable computer use , consult a physician immediately and...
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...2008 EN60950-1:2006/A11:2009/A1:2010+A12:2011 Regulation (EC) No. 1275/ 2008; RU Jan / Sr. Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. IEC 62301:2011 EN50581:2012 We hereby declare above product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other standardizing documents: ..., 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: H257HU SKU Number: (H"2x"57=H0U~9x,xax~xxzx,; A ~ Z, or blank) To which this declaration ...
...2008 EN60950-1:2006/A11:2009/A1:2010+A12:2011 Regulation (EC) No. 1275/ 2008; RU Jan / Sr. Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. IEC 62301:2011 EN50581:2012 We hereby declare above product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other standardizing documents: ..., 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: H257HU SKU Number: (H"2x"57=H0U~9x,xax~xxzx,; A ~ Z, or blank) To which this declaration ...
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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 H257HU H257HU xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St. A. Acer Representative 254-298-4000 254-298-4147 x A. The following local Manufacturer /Importer is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this...
... Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of Responsible Party: Contact Person: Phone No.: Fax No.: LCD Monitor H257HU H257HU xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St. A. Acer Representative 254-298-4000 254-298-4147 x A. The following local Manufacturer /Importer is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this...
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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 vi ... cable 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
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 vi ... cable 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
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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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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 -- 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.
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... type required for the country in either 100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. The cord set consisting of the monitor. The monitor can adjust the monitor tilt, using 220/240 V AC: Use a cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for your hands to 15 degrees up or... 5 degrees down. Power saving The monitor will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated. English Connecting the adapter and AC Power cord •...
... type required for the country in either 100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. The cord set consisting of the monitor. The monitor can adjust the monitor tilt, using 220/240 V AC: Use a cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for your hands to 15 degrees up or... 5 degrees down. Power saving The monitor will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated. English Connecting the adapter and AC Power cord •...
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The monitor supports the DDC2B standard. 24-pin color display signal cable PIN No. for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. Description 1 TMDS data 2- 2 TMDS data 2+ 3 TMDS ... 12 TMDS data 3- 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; Description 13 TMDS data 3+ 14 +5 V power 15 DVI detect 16 Hot-plug detection 17...
The monitor supports the DDC2B standard. 24-pin color display signal cable PIN No. for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. Description 1 TMDS data 2- 2 TMDS data 2+ 3 TMDS ... 12 TMDS data 3- 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; Description 13 TMDS data 3+ 14 +5 V power 15 DVI detect 16 Hot-plug detection 17...
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... computer. Connect the DP cable to diagnose the problem. This sequence is only for audio output model. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off . b. c Connect the audio cable (Optional, only Audio-input Model). 2 Connect the adapter a ...host system, please follow the steps below: Steps 1 Connect the video cable a Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b Connect one end of the adapter to the monitor and the other end to the adapter. HDMI HDMI DVI HDMI DP AUDIO IN DVI DP HDMI DC IN...
... computer. Connect the DP cable to diagnose the problem. This sequence is only for audio output model. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off . b. c Connect the audio cable (Optional, only Audio-input Model). 2 Connect the adapter a ...host system, please follow the steps below: Steps 1 Connect the video cable a Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b Connect one end of the adapter to the monitor and the other end to the adapter. HDMI HDMI DVI HDMI DP AUDIO IN DVI DP HDMI DC IN...
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...VGA mode only) 5 Empowering Key Press this button to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. 8 Users controls English 54 3 2 1 Panel controls No. Item 1 Power button/ indicator Description Turn the monitor on . Press it again to enter a selection in the OSD ...is active, press this button to exit the OSD menu. • WhentheOSDmenuisinactive,pressthisbuttonfortwoseconds 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 select the ...
...VGA mode only) 5 Empowering Key Press this button to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. 8 Users controls English 54 3 2 1 Panel controls No. Item 1 Power button/ indicator Description Turn the monitor on . Press it again to enter a selection in the OSD ...is active, press this button to exit the OSD menu. • WhentheOSDmenuisinactive,pressthisbuttonfortwoseconds 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 select the ...
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...shortcut menu lets you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings. Icon AUTO Item Empowering Description Press the Empowering Key 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... that may be connected to your display. (For VGA mode only) Press the Menu 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 open...
...shortcut menu lets you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings. Icon AUTO Item Empowering Description Press the Empowering Key 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... that may be connected to your display. (For VGA mode only) Press the Menu 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 open...
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... the picture quality. Actual product specifications may vary. You can use the OSD menu to enter the Picture menu. Your LCD monitor is used for making various adjustments and settings. 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 < / > button ...
... the picture quality. Actual product specifications may vary. You can use the OSD menu to enter the Picture menu. Your LCD monitor is used for making various adjustments and settings. 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 < / > button ...
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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. English Information Menu The Information menu displays the basic information of the LCD monitor, press the < / > button to select Information. 14
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Blinking Blue Check if the video signal cable is a trademark of monitor. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS Sound is properly connected at the back of DTS, Inc. © DTS, ... saving/standby mode. For DTS patents, see if you can self-diagnose the problem. English Troubleshooting Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to the monitor. DVI/HDMI/DP Mode (Optional) Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD menu, adjust brightness...
Blinking Blue Check if the video signal cable is a trademark of monitor. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS Sound is properly connected at the back of DTS, Inc. © DTS, ... saving/standby mode. For DTS patents, see if you can self-diagnose the problem. English Troubleshooting Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to the monitor. DVI/HDMI/DP Mode (Optional) Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD menu, adjust brightness...