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... English Copyright © 2016. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of purchase information in new editions of merchantability or fitness for identification purposes only and belong to the information in any form or by any person of such revisions or changes. No part of this publication without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide...
... English Copyright © 2016. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of purchase information in new editions of merchantability or fitness for identification purposes only and belong to the information in any form or by any person of such revisions or changes. No part of this publication without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide...
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... by changing the image or turning off the power switch and then turn it on the product. 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 flicker during initial use . • The LCD screen has 99.99% or more effective pixels. Turn off the power switch for hours. English...
... by changing the image or turning off the power switch and then turn it on the product. 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 flicker during initial use . • The LCD screen has 99.99% or more effective pixels. Turn off the power switch for hours. English...
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.... • Turn the volume down if you can't hear people speaking near water. • Do not place this monitor, do not place the product on the marking label. English Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as they may touch dangerous voltage...
.... • Turn the volume down if you can't hear people speaking near water. • Do not place this monitor, do not place the product on the marking label. English Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as they may touch dangerous voltage...
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...) maximum length. English • If an extension cord is properly grounded before inserting the power cord plug. Warning! Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to replace the power cord set . Refer all products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. If power strips are used with this product. • Use the product only...
...) maximum length. English • If an extension cord is properly grounded before inserting the power cord plug. Warning! Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to replace the power cord set . Refer all products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. If power strips are used with this product. • Use the product only...
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...all signs and instructions. We at Acer are very conscious of the environmental effects of our business and strive to identify and provide the best working procedures to reduce the environmental impact of small children. Potentially explosive environments Switch off your vehicle...always, marked. For more information and help when recycling, please go to turn off the device near depots, storage and distribution areas; English Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other products. Potentially explosive atmospheres...
...all signs and instructions. We at Acer are very conscious of the environmental effects of our business and strive to identify and provide the best working procedures to reduce the environmental impact of small children. Potentially explosive environments Switch off your vehicle...always, marked. For more information and help when recycling, please go to turn off the device near depots, storage and distribution areas; English Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other products. Potentially explosive atmospheres...
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... your sitting height to remove the strain on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Users are also at risk of physical injury after prolonged use. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working in front of user inactivity. • Wake the monitor when it is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. English LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is...
... your sitting height to remove the strain on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Users are also at risk of physical injury after prolonged use. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working in front of user inactivity. • Wake the monitor when it is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. English LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is...
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.... English Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for extended periods of time. Display • Keep your display clean...
.... English Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for extended periods of time. Display • Keep your display clean...
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...zone vii Taking care of your vision viii Developing good work habits viii Declaration of Conformity ix Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity x Unpacking 1 Attaching the Base 2 Screen position adjustment 2 Connecting the adapter and AC Power cord 3 Power saving 3 Display Data Channel (DDC) 4 15-pin color display signal cable 4 19-pin color display signal cable 5 Standard timing table 6 Installation 7 User Controls 8 External controls 8 Using the Shortcut Menu 9 The Function page 10 Troubleshooting 14 HDMI/VGA Mode (Optional) 14 xi
...zone vii Taking care of your vision viii Developing good work habits viii Declaration of Conformity ix Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity x Unpacking 1 Attaching the Base 2 Screen position adjustment 2 Connecting the adapter and AC Power cord 3 Power saving 3 Display Data Channel (DDC) 4 15-pin color display signal cable 4 19-pin color display signal cable 5 Standard timing table 6 Installation 7 User Controls 8 External controls 8 Using the Shortcut Menu 9 The Function page 10 Troubleshooting 14 HDMI/VGA Mode (Optional) 14 xi
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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 LCD MONITOR KG270 VGA Cable (Optional) User Guide HDMI cable (Optional) AC Power cord 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 LCD MONITOR KG270 VGA Cable (Optional) User Guide HDMI cable (Optional) AC Power cord 1
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English • Attaching the Base Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging. use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen. ① ② • Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you can be adjusted to hold the edges of your hands to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- The monitor can adjust the monitor tilt by using both of the monitor as shown below. Carefully place the monitor face-down . 15 2
English • Attaching the Base Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging. use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen. ① ② • Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you can be adjusted to hold the edges of your hands to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down on a stable surface -- The monitor can adjust the monitor tilt by using both of the monitor as shown below. Carefully place the monitor face-down . 15 2
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... display controller, as indicated by the amber-color power LED. English Connecting the adapter and AC Power cord • Check first to the Adapter, and plug the other end into an AC outlet. • For units using 120 V AC: Use a UL-listed cord set, type SVT wire and plug rated 10 A/125 V. • For units using 220/240 V AC: Use a cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for your area. • The monitor...
... display controller, as indicated by the amber-color power LED. English Connecting the adapter and AC Power cord • Check first to the Adapter, and plug the other end into an AC outlet. • For units using 120 V AC: Use a UL-listed cord set, type SVT wire and plug rated 10 A/125 V. • For units using 220/240 V AC: Use a cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for your area. • The monitor...
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Description 1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue 4 Monitor ground 5 DDC-return 6 R-ground 7 G-ground 8 B-ground PIN No. Description 9 +5V 10 Logic ground 11 Monitor ground 12 DDC-serial data 13 H-sync 14 V-sync 15 DDC-serial clock 4 The monitor supports the DDC2B standard. 15-pin color display signal cable 1 5 6 10 11 15 PIN No. English Display Data Channel (DDC) To make installation easier, so long as your system supports the DDC protocol, the monitor is a communication...
Description 1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue 4 Monitor ground 5 DDC-return 6 R-ground 7 G-ground 8 B-ground PIN No. Description 9 +5V 10 Logic ground 11 Monitor ground 12 DDC-serial data 13 H-sync 14 V-sync 15 DDC-serial clock 4 The monitor supports the DDC2B standard. 15-pin color display signal cable 1 5 6 10 11 15 PIN No. English Display Data Channel (DDC) To make installation easier, so long as your system supports the DDC protocol, the monitor is a communication...
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... allow a FreeSync supported graphics source to dynamically adjust display refresh rate based on the signal cable connector. 3. (Optional): Connect the audio input socket (AUDIO IN) of the monitor. 5. Then tighten the thumbscrews on typical content frame rates for more instruction. Insert the monitor power cable into the power port at the back of the LCD monitor and the line-out port on the computer. Please check user manual for power efficient, virtually stutter free and low-latency display update. 7 Connect the signal cable to a properly...
... allow a FreeSync supported graphics source to dynamically adjust display refresh rate based on the signal cable connector. 3. (Optional): Connect the audio input socket (AUDIO IN) of the monitor. 5. Then tighten the thumbscrews on typical content frame rates for more instruction. Insert the monitor power cable into the power port at the back of the LCD monitor and the line-out port on the computer. Please check user manual for power efficient, virtually stutter free and low-latency display update. 7 Connect the signal cable to a properly...
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.../ power saving mode. Press to view Main page.Press again to trigger the Game mode control b. b. Press again to exit current Menu. When the Function Menu is active, press this button will enter a selection in the Function Menu. b. When the Function Menu is active, press to enter brightness adjustment function. Press to view Main page. English User Controls External controls 1&2 Power button 3 Function key / 4 Function key Input / / 5 Function key / Turns the monitor on...
.../ power saving mode. Press to view Main page.Press again to trigger the Game mode control b. b. Press again to exit current Menu. When the Function Menu is active, press this button will enter a selection in the Function Menu. b. When the Function Menu is active, press to enter brightness adjustment function. Press to view Main page. English User Controls External controls 1&2 Power button 3 Function key / 4 Function key Input / / 5 Function key / Turns the monitor on...
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Mode - When you are done, use the OSD to go back one level. 9 9 9 Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Information Save Setting to adjust the settings of your preferred OD setting using the arrows. English Using the Shortcut Menu Note: The following page: Main page Adjusting the OD setting Open the OD control and select your LCD monitor. The OSD (onscreen display) can use to adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. You can be used to ... When you are...
Mode - When you are done, use the OSD to go back one level. 9 9 9 Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Information Save Setting to adjust the settings of your preferred OD setting using the arrows. English Using the Shortcut Menu Note: The following page: Main page Adjusting the OD setting Open the OD control and select your LCD monitor. The OSD (onscreen display) can use to adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. You can be used to ... When you are...
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...;g H Position 80 50 50 Off Off Off 50 1. English Selecting the input Open the Input control and select HDMI or DP or DVI. The Picture menu can also view your monitor's system information from 0 to ... When you are done, use to adjust the Acer eColor, Brightness, Contrast, Blue Light, Dark boost and Adaptive contrast. 5. You can be used to go Input Input VGA Auto Source Off The Function page Open the Function page to adjust the Picture, Color, OSD and Setting functions, settings which...
...;g H Position 80 50 50 Off Off Off 50 1. English Selecting the input Open the Input control and select HDMI or DP or DVI. The Picture menu can also view your monitor's system information from 0 to ... When you are done, use to adjust the Acer eColor, Brightness, Contrast, Blue Light, Dark boost and Adaptive contrast. 5. You can be used to go Input Input VGA Auto Source Off The Function page Open the Function page to adjust the Picture, Color, OSD and Setting functions, settings which...
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... simulate high-resolution images by adjusting how much blue light is shown -- 80%, 70%, 60%, or 50%. User Picture sRGB Mode Off Color Audio Gaming 6-axis Hue 6-axis Saturate OSD System Information Save setting to select the setting. 4. ACM: Turn ACM on or off . 10. Move Enter Quick Start Mode 1. Using the ▲/▼ keys, select Color from 0 to make images sharper and clearer. Color temperature: Default is 2.2 (standard value for Windows). 5. Blue Light: Filters out blue light to...
... simulate high-resolution images by adjusting how much blue light is shown -- 80%, 70%, 60%, or 50%. User Picture sRGB Mode Off Color Audio Gaming 6-axis Hue 6-axis Saturate OSD System Information Save setting to select the setting. 4. ACM: Turn ACM on or off . 10. Move Enter Quick Start Mode 1. Using the ▲/▼ keys, select Color from 0 to make images sharper and clearer. Color temperature: Default is 2.2 (standard value for Windows). 5. Blue Light: Filters out blue light to...
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...: Display the panel's current refresh rate on or off to open the OSD. 2. The Setting menu can be 0% (OFF), 20%, 40%, 60%, or 80%. English OSD Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Information Save Setting to change. 3. Language: Set the OSD menu language. 5. Mode - Standard Input Auto Source Wide Mode Hot Key Assignment DDC/CI HDMI Black level Quick Start Mode HDMI On Full On Normal Off Quick Start Mode 1. Press the MENU key to better color match with peripheral devices, such as printers and digital cameras. 7. 6-axis Saturate: Adjust the red, green, blue...
...: Display the panel's current refresh rate on or off to open the OSD. 2. The Setting menu can be 0% (OFF), 20%, 40%, 60%, or 80%. English OSD Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Information Save Setting to change. 3. Language: Set the OSD menu language. 5. Mode - Standard Input Auto Source Wide Mode Hot Key Assignment DDC/CI HDMI Black level Quick Start Mode HDMI On Full On Normal Off Quick Start Mode 1. Press the MENU key to better color match with peripheral devices, such as printers and digital cameras. 7. 6-axis Saturate: Adjust the red, green, blue...
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...software on ", support auto source. 7. Quick start mode setting. Using the ▲/▼ keys, select Information to open the OSD. 2. English 3. Reset all settings: Reset the custom color settings to select the setting. 5. Using the ▲/▼ keys, select Setting from VGA In, HDMI. 6. Use the ◄/► keys to factory defaults. 13 Product information On Mode - Standard Full Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Information Reset All Settings Main Source HDMI Resolution 1920x1080 H/V Frequency H 66KHz V 60Hz Mode Normal S/N: Reset All Settings Quick Start Mode...
...software on ", support auto source. 7. Quick start mode setting. Using the ▲/▼ keys, select Information to open the OSD. 2. English 3. Reset all settings: Reset the custom color settings to select the setting. 5. Using the ▲/▼ keys, select Setting from VGA In, HDMI. 6. Use the ◄/► keys to factory defaults. 13 Product information On Mode - Standard Full Picture Color Audio Gaming OSD System Information Reset All Settings Main Source HDMI Resolution 1920x1080 H/V Frequency H 66KHz V 60Hz Mode Normal S/N: Reset All Settings Quick Start Mode...
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HDMI/VGA Mode (Optional) Problem LED status Remedy No picture visible Blue Using the OSD menu, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. Check if the computer system is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check if the video signal cable is switched on and in power saving/standby mode. 14 English Troubleshooting Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to their default setting. Amber Check if the AC power cord is...
HDMI/VGA Mode (Optional) Problem LED status Remedy No picture visible Blue Using the OSD menu, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. Check if the computer system is properly connected at the back of monitor. Check if the video signal cable is switched on and in power saving/standby mode. 14 English Troubleshooting Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to their default setting. Amber Check if the AC power cord is...