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... your unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of such revisions or changes. Acer Incorporated. The serial number and model number are registered trademarks of this publication may be incorporated in the space provided below. No part of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Copyright © 2016. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place...
... your unit should include the serial number, model number and purchase information. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of such revisions or changes. Acer Incorporated. The serial number and model number are registered trademarks of this publication may be incorporated in the space provided below. No part of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Copyright © 2016. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place...
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... by changing the image or turning off the power switch and then turn it on again to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the product. In this document for a few hours. Keep this case, the screen is attached to its base before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. • Make sure both the LCD monitor...
... by changing the image or turning off the power switch and then turn it on again to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the product. In this document for a few hours. Keep this case, the screen is attached to its base before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. • Make sure both the LCD monitor...
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... touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the total Warnings • Do not use it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. • Never push objects of the product and to protect it after your hearing, follow these instructions. • Gradually increase the volume until you need to block out noisy surroundings. • Turn...
... touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the total Warnings • Do not use it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. • Never push objects of the product and to protect it after your hearing, follow these instructions. • Gradually increase the volume until you need to block out noisy surroundings. • Turn...
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... opening or removing covers may expose you need for details. Using a power outlet that the total rating of all servicing to replace the power cord set . Unplug this product. • Use the product only with a three-wire grounded plug. Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is equipped with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure...
... opening or removing covers may expose you need for details. Using a power outlet that the total rating of all servicing to replace the power cord set . Unplug this product. • Use the product only with a three-wire grounded plug. Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is equipped with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure...
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...will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of our products. chemical plants; vi Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Potentially explosive environments Switch off your vehicle engine...and provide the best working procedures to environmental protection and views recycling, in the form of salvaging and disposal of small children. We at service stations. Keep them out of the reach of used equipment, as grain, dust or metal powders. acer-group .com...
...will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of our products. chemical plants; vi Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Potentially explosive environments Switch off your vehicle engine...and provide the best working procedures to environmental protection and views recycling, in the form of salvaging and disposal of small children. We at service stations. Keep them out of the reach of used equipment, as grain, dust or metal powders. acer-group .com...
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... following tips: • refrain from Sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your comfort zone by pushing the power button. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward • stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your company...
... following tips: • refrain from Sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your comfort zone by pushing the power button. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward • stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your company...
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..., excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on how to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. The following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing...
..., excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on how to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. The following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing...
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... De Gasperi 88/A, 20017 Mazzo di Rho (MI) Italy Tel: +39-02-939-921 ,Fax: +39-02 9399-2913 www.acer.it Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer KA271 KA271 xxxxxx; ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z, or blank) We, Acer Incorporated, hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product described above is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonization legislations...
... De Gasperi 88/A, 20017 Mazzo di Rho (MI) Italy Tel: +39-02-939-921 ,Fax: +39-02 9399-2913 www.acer.it Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: LCD Monitor Acer KA271 KA271 xxxxxx; ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z, or blank) We, Acer Incorporated, hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product described above is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonization legislations...
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... Accessibility Safe listening Warnings Using electrical power Product servicing Additional safety information IT equipment recycling information Disposal instructions LCD pixel statement Tips and information for comfortable use Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Unpacking Attaching/removing the base Screen position adjustment Connecting the power cord Power saving Display Data Channel (DDC) Connector pin assignment Standard timing table Installation User controls How to adjust a setting Acer eColor Management User Troubleshooting VGA mode DVI+'0, mode 1 iii iii iii...
... Accessibility Safe listening Warnings Using electrical power Product servicing Additional safety information IT equipment recycling information Disposal instructions LCD pixel statement Tips and information for comfortable use Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Unpacking Attaching/removing the base Screen position adjustment Connecting the power cord Power saving Display Data Channel (DDC) Connector pin assignment Standard timing table Installation User controls How to adjust a setting Acer eColor Management User Troubleshooting VGA mode DVI+'0, mode 1 iii iii iii...
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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 HDMI Cable (Optional) LCD MONITOR K A 2 7 1 User Guide D-sub cable (Option) DVI cable (Option) AC power cord EN-1
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 HDMI Cable (Optional) LCD MONITOR K A 2 7 1 User Guide D-sub cable (Option) DVI cable (Option) AC power cord EN-1
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Attaching the Base Install: Align the base with the stand and push the base towards the top of the monitor as shown below. Remove: Reverse the steps to 20 degrees up or 5 degrees down. 20 EN-2 The monitor can adjust the monitor tilt by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor . Tighten the screw clock-wise. Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you can be adjusted to remove the base.
Attaching the Base Install: Align the base with the stand and push the base towards the top of the monitor as shown below. Remove: Reverse the steps to 20 degrees up or 5 degrees down. 20 EN-2 The monitor can adjust the monitor tilt by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor . Tighten the screw clock-wise. Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you can be adjusted to remove the base.
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... monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities; for your system supports the DDC protocol, the monitor is able to plug-and-play. Connecting the power cord • Check first to make installation easier, so long as indicated by the control signal from "power saving" mode back to "on" is around 3 seconds. No user-adjustment is required. • Plug one end of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A/250 V. Power saving The monitor...
... monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities; for your system supports the DDC protocol, the monitor is able to plug-and-play. Connecting the power cord • Check first to make installation easier, so long as indicated by the control signal from "power saving" mode back to "on" is around 3 seconds. No user-adjustment is required. • Plug one end of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A/250 V. Power saving The monitor...
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24-pin color display signal cable* PIN No. Description 13 NC 14 +5 V power 15 GND (return for certain models PIN No. Description 2 TMDS Data2 Shield 4 TMDS Data1+ 6 TMDS Data1-... data 1- 10 TMDS data 1+ 11 TMDS data 1/3 shield 12 NC PIN No. on device) 16 SDA 18 +5V Power EN-5 Description 1 TMDS Data2+ 3 TMDS Data2- 5 TMDS Data1 Shield 7 TMDS Data0+ 9 TMDS Data0- 11 TMDS... Clock Shield 13 CEC 15 SCL 17 DDC/CEC Ground 19 Hot Plug Detect * only for +5 V hsync.vsync) 16 Hot-plug detection 17 TMDS data 0- 18 TMDS data 0+ 19 TMDS data 0/5 shield 20...
24-pin color display signal cable* PIN No. Description 13 NC 14 +5 V power 15 GND (return for certain models PIN No. Description 2 TMDS Data2 Shield 4 TMDS Data1+ 6 TMDS Data1-... data 1- 10 TMDS data 1+ 11 TMDS data 1/3 shield 12 NC PIN No. on device) 16 SDA 18 +5V Power EN-5 Description 1 TMDS Data2+ 3 TMDS Data2- 5 TMDS Data1 Shield 7 TMDS Data0+ 9 TMDS Data0- 11 TMDS... Clock Shield 13 CEC 15 SCL 17 DDC/CEC Ground 19 Hot Plug Detect * only for +5 V hsync.vsync) 16 Hot-plug detection 17 TMDS data 0- 18 TMDS data 0+ 19 TMDS data 0/5 shield 20...
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... video cable a Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off . (2) Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer's port. d HDMI Cable (Only HDMI Model) a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. c Connect the digital cable (only for dual-input models). (1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off . Connect the HDMI cable to the computer. 2 Connect the power cord Connect the power cord...
... video cable a Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off . (2) Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer's port. d HDMI Cable (Only HDMI Model) a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. c Connect the digital cable (only for dual-input models). (1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off . Connect the HDMI cable to the computer. 2 Connect the power cord Connect the power cord...
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... OSD menu. MENU OSD functions Press this button to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. INPUT Input Key Use Input key to select from different video sources that may take 1 or 2 seconds for the image to indicate the power is turned ON. USER CONTROLS Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF. The Auto Adjustment function is selected ,but the VGA and DVI cables are not connected, a floating dialog box indicates: "No Cable Connect" or "No Signal...
... OSD menu. MENU OSD functions Press this button to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. INPUT Input Key Use Input key to select from different video sources that may take 1 or 2 seconds for the image to indicate the power is turned ON. USER CONTROLS Power Switch / Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF. The Auto Adjustment function is selected ,but the VGA and DVI cables are not connected, a floating dialog box indicates: "No Cable Connect" or "No Signal...
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... Benefits Main Menu icon Sub Menu icon Sub Menu item Description N/A User mode User defined. N/A Movie mode Displays scenes in vibrant colors with sharp detail. EN-9 Pictures and photographs appear in clearest detail. Acer eColor Management Operation instructions Step 1: Press " " Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes Step 2: Press " " or " " to select the mode Step 3: Press " AUTO " Key to reduce power consumption. Presents...
... Benefits Main Menu icon Sub Menu icon Sub Menu item Description N/A User mode User defined. N/A Movie mode Displays scenes in vibrant colors with sharp detail. EN-9 Pictures and photographs appear in clearest detail. Acer eColor Management Operation instructions Step 1: Press " " Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes Step 2: Press " " or " " to select the mode Step 3: Press " AUTO " Key to reduce power consumption. Presents...
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... to adjust. 3 Use the / keys to adjust the sliding scales. 4 The Picture menu can be used to adjust the current Brightness, Contrast, Colour Temp, Auto Config and other image-related qualities. Actual product specifications may vary. For advanced settings, please refer to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. The OSD can use the OSD to adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. Press the MENU key to open the OSD. You...
... to adjust. 3 Use the / keys to adjust the sliding scales. 4 The Picture menu can be used to adjust the current Brightness, Contrast, Colour Temp, Auto Config and other image-related qualities. Actual product specifications may vary. For advanced settings, please refer to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. The OSD can use the OSD to adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. Press the MENU key to open the OSD. You...
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Adjusting the setting 1 Press the MENU key to adjust the screen Menu Language and other important settings. EN-12 Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust. 3 The Setting menu can be used to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Setting from the OSD.
Adjusting the setting 1 Press the MENU key to adjust the screen Menu Language and other important settings. EN-12 Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust. 3 The Setting menu can be used to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Setting from the OSD.
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... be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. Wait for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. VGA mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is properly connected at the back of a missing image, please select another resolution or vertical refresh rate. Check the power switch. Troubleshooting Before sending your...
... be causing the input signal frequency mismatch. Wait for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. VGA mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is properly connected at the back of a missing image, please select another resolution or vertical refresh rate. Check the power switch. Troubleshooting Before sending your...
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Amber Check if the AC power cord is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check if the video signal cable is properly connected to their default settings. DVI+'0, mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. Check the power switch. EN-15 Check that the computer system is switched on and in power saving/ standby mode.
Amber Check if the AC power cord is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check if the video signal cable is properly connected to their default settings. DVI+'0, mode Problem No picture visible LED status Blue Off Remedy Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to the monitor. Check the power switch. EN-15 Check that the computer system is switched on and in power saving/ standby mode.