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...may be made periodically to the information in the space provided below. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of purchase information in this publication without the...means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopy, recording or otherwise, without obligation to their respective companies. Copyright © 2014 . Acer Incorporated. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Original Issue: 04 /2014 Changes may be incorporated in any form or by any person of merchantability or ...
...may be made periodically to the information in the space provided below. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of purchase information in this publication without the...means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopy, recording or otherwise, without obligation to their respective companies. Copyright © 2014 . Acer Incorporated. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Original Issue: 04 /2014 Changes may be incorporated in any form or by any person of merchantability or ...
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...attached to its base before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. • Make sure both the LCD monitor and the computer are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • Due to make sure the flicker disappears. • You may flicker during...power, disconnect power from the system by changing the image or turning off the power switch for a few hours. Information for your monitor Please carefully follow these instructions carefully. Follow all power cords from the power supplies. Connecting/disconnecting the device Observe the following are ...
...attached to its base before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. • Make sure both the LCD monitor and the computer are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • Due to make sure the flicker disappears. • You may flicker during...power, disconnect power from the system by changing the image or turning off the power switch for a few hours. Information for your monitor Please carefully follow these instructions carefully. Follow all power cords from the power supplies. Connecting/disconnecting the device Observe the following are ...
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... or throbbing • stiffness or tightness • coldness or weakness If you have these symptoms, or any other factors greatly increase the risk of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your company's health and safety department. Incorrect computer usage may complain of eyestrain and headaches after long hours of working conditions...
... or throbbing • stiffness or tightness • coldness or weakness If you have these symptoms, or any other factors greatly increase the risk of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your company's health and safety department. Incorrect computer usage may complain of eyestrain and headaches after long hours of working conditions...
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.... Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes from the monitor and focusing on how to reduce eyestrain. ix Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room...
.... Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes from the monitor and focusing on how to reduce eyestrain. ix Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room...
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... EN 55022:2006/A1:2007 Class B; RU Jan / Sr. Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221, ...40, 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: XB280HK SKU Number: XB280HK xxxxxx; ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z, or blank) To which this declaration refers conforms to...
... EN 55022:2006/A1:2007 Class B; RU Jan / Sr. Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221, ...40, 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: XB280HK SKU Number: XB280HK xxxxxx; ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z, or blank) To which this declaration refers conforms to...
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... any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Model Number: XB280HK SKU Number: XB280HK xxxxxx; ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., Suite 1500 San Jose, CA 95110, U. Suite 1500 San...
... any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Model Number: XB280HK SKU Number: XB280HK xxxxxx; ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., Suite 1500 San Jose, CA 95110, U. Suite 1500 San...
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... for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Cleaning your monitor Connecting/disconnecting the device Accessibility Safe listening Warnings Using electrical power Product servicing Additional safety information IT equipment recycling information Disposal instructions LCD ... 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 DP mode 1 iii iii iii iii iii iv iv iv iv v vi vi vii vii viii xi 1 2 2 5 5 5 6 8 9 10 11 ...
... for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Cleaning your monitor Connecting/disconnecting the device Accessibility Safe listening Warnings Using electrical power Product servicing Additional safety information IT equipment recycling information Disposal instructions LCD ... 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 DP mode 1 iii iii iii iii iii iv iv iv iv v vi vi vii vii viii xi 1 2 2 5 5 5 6 8 9 10 11 ...
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English 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 DP cable (Option) USB cable (Option) AC power cord
English 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 DP cable (Option) USB cable (Option) AC power cord
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English 2 ATTACHING/REMOVING THE BASE Install: Align the base with the stand and push the base towards the top of the monitor, and then rotate the base clockwise. Tighten the screw clockwise. Remove: Reverse the steps to remove the base.
English 2 ATTACHING/REMOVING THE BASE Install: Align the base with the stand and push the base towards the top of the monitor, and then rotate the base clockwise. Tighten the screw clockwise. Remove: Reverse the steps to remove the base.
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Only at the highest point can adjust the height of the monitor. 1 2 150mm • Tilt Please see the illustration below for the angle of the tilt range. English 3 SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can adjust the height/tilt/ swivel/pivot of the monitor. • Height Adjustment After pressing the top of the monitor then you can 35 degrees of recline be offered for an example of elevation. 5o 35o
Only at the highest point can adjust the height of the monitor. 1 2 150mm • Tilt Please see the illustration below for the angle of the tilt range. English 3 SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can adjust the height/tilt/ swivel/pivot of the monitor. • Height Adjustment After pressing the top of the monitor then you can 35 degrees of recline be offered for an example of elevation. 5o 35o
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Rotate clockwise until the monitor stops at 90°. 90o 150 4 • Swivel With the built-in pedestal, you can swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. English 60o 60 • Monitor Pivot Before rotating the display,lift it to the top position and then push it back to the utmost degree.
Rotate clockwise until the monitor stops at 90°. 90o 150 4 • Swivel With the built-in pedestal, you can swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. English 60o 60 • Monitor Pivot Before rotating the display,lift it to the top position and then push it back to the utmost degree.
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... Use a cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in either 100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. The monitor supports the DDC2B standard. Mode On Power saving LED light Blue Amber The power saving mode will be kept until a control signal has been detected... or the keyboard or mouse is able to plug-and-play. Display Data Channel (DDC) To make sure that allows operation in which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities; 5 English Connecting the power cord • Check first to make installation easier, so long as...
... Use a cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in either 100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. The monitor supports the DDC2B standard. Mode On Power saving LED light Blue Amber The power saving mode will be kept until a control signal has been detected... or the keyboard or mouse is able to plug-and-play. Display Data Channel (DDC) To make sure that allows operation in which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities; 5 English Connecting the power cord • Check first to make installation easier, so long as...
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...computer. Connect the USB 3.0 cable to diagnose the problem. This sequence is very important. 5 If the monitor does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to port. 4 Turn on the monitor and computer Turn on your host system, please follow the steps below: Steps 1 Connect the video cable...switched off . (2) Connect one end of the 20-pin DP cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer's port. 2 Connect the power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3 Connect the USB Cable(Optional) Connect the USB...
...computer. Connect the USB 3.0 cable to diagnose the problem. This sequence is very important. 5 If the monitor does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to port. 4 Turn on the monitor and computer Turn on your host system, please follow the steps below: Steps 1 Connect the video cable...switched off . (2) Connect one end of the 20-pin DP cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer's port. 2 Connect the power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3 Connect the USB Cable(Optional) Connect the USB...
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EN-13 User controls Power Switch / Power LED: Turns the monitor ON or OFF by pressing the power switch (key no. 2 above). Overdrive: Press this key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. The shortcut menu lets you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings. Brightness: Press this...
EN-13 User controls Power Switch / Power LED: Turns the monitor ON or OFF by pressing the power switch (key no. 2 above). Overdrive: Press this key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. The shortcut menu lets you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings. Brightness: Press this...
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... you are done, use Exit to go back one level. Press any MENU key to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. EN-15 Actual product specifications may vary. Adjusting the Overdrive setting Open the Overdrive control and select the overdrive setting using the adjustment arrows. You...
... you are done, use Exit to go back one level. Press any MENU key to following content is for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. EN-15 Actual product specifications may vary. Adjusting the Overdrive setting Open the Overdrive control and select the overdrive setting using the adjustment arrows. You...
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G-SYNC Experience: G-SYNC requires an NVIDIA GeForce GTX650Ti BOOST GPU or higher. For more information, visit the nVidia® website: http://www.nvidia.com/page/home.html EN-19 Product information 1 Press any MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Information from the OSD to display some of the monitor's general information and settigns.
G-SYNC Experience: G-SYNC requires an NVIDIA GeForce GTX650Ti BOOST GPU or higher. For more information, visit the nVidia® website: http://www.nvidia.com/page/home.html EN-19 Product information 1 Press any MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Information from the OSD to display some of the monitor's general information and settigns.
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Check that the computer system is properly connected at the back of monitor. DP 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. Amber Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to their default settings. Check if the video signal cable is switched on and in power saving/ standby mode. EN-20 English Troubleshooting Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem.
Check that the computer system is properly connected at the back of monitor. DP 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. Amber Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to their default settings. Check if the video signal cable is switched on and in power saving/ standby mode. EN-20 English Troubleshooting Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem.