EnglishAcer LCD Monitor Quick Start Guide (QSG)Important safety instructionsPlease read the following instructions carefully.1 To clean the LCD monitor screen:• Turn off the LCD monitor and unplug the power cord.• Spray a non-solvent cleaning solution onto a rag and clean the screen gently.2 Do not place the LCD monitor near a window. Exposing the monitor to rain, moisture or sunlightcan severely damage it.3 Do not apply pressure to the LCD screen. Excessive pressure may cause permanent damage to thedisplay.4 Do not remove the cover or attempt to service this unit yourself. An authorized technician shouldperform servicing of any nature.5 Store the LCD monitor in a room with a temperature of -20° to 60° C (-4° to140° F). Storing the LCDmonitor outside this range may result in permanent damage.6 Immediately unplug your monitor and call an authorized technician if any of the followingcircumstances occur:• Monitor-to-PC signal cable is frayed or damaged.• Liquid spills onto the LCD monitor or the monitor is exposed to rain.• The LCD monitor or case is damaged.Package contents ( * only dual-input models)Attaching the monitor to the base1 Remove the monitor base from the packaging and place it on a stable and level workspace.2 Remove the monitor from the packaging.3 Attach the the monitor stand arm to the base.• Ensure that the base is locked onto the monitor stand arm. (for selected models)• Secure the base to the monitor stand arm by turning the white screw using the integrated tabor a suitable coin. (for selected models)Connecting your monitor to a computer1 Turn off your computer and unplug your computer's powercord.2 Connect the signal cable to the VGA and/or DVI-D (optional)and/or HDMI (optional) input socket of the monitor, and theVGA and/or DVI-D (optional) and/or HDMI (optional) outputsocket of the graphics card on the computer. Then tighten thethumbscrews on the signal cable connector.3 Insert the monitor power cable into the power port at theback of the monitor.4 Plug the power cords of your computer and your monitor intoa nearby electrical outlet.External controlsIcon Item DescriptionPower button/indicatorTurns the monitor on/off. White indicates power on. Amberindicates standby/power saving mode.Minus / Plus If the OSD is active, press the Minus or Plus buttons to togglebetween the OSD options.OSD functions Press to view the OSD. Press again to enter a selection in the OSD.Auto adjustbutton/ExitPress the Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor ManagementOSD and access the scenario modes./* for selected modelsLCD *Audio cablemonitor Powercord VGA cable DVI cable User Quick startguides guideIf the OSD is active, press Auto to exit the OSD. Once the OSD isinactive, press Auto and the monitor will automatically optimizethe display position, focus, and clock of your display.monitor.(a) VGA input (b) DVI-D input (c) HDMI inputUse Input key to select between three different video sourcethat may be connected to yourInputEmpowering KeyKeyINPUT