Acer LCD Monitor Quick Start Guide (QSG)

Important safety instructions

Please read the following instructions carefully.

1. To clean the LCD monitor screen: Be sure that your monitor is electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location.
   • 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 apply pressure to the LCD screen. Excessive pressure may cause permanent damage to the display.
3. Do not place the LCD monitor near a window. Exposing the monitor to rain, moisture or sunlight can severely damage it.
4. Do not remove the cover or attempt to service this unit yourself. An authorized technician should perform servicing of any nature.
5. Store the LCD monitor in a room with a temperature of -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F). Storing the LCD monitor outside this range may result in permanent damage.
6. Immediately unplug your monitor and call an authorized technician if any of the following circumstances 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

The package contains the following items:

• LCD monitor
• Power cord
• Audio cable (Optional)
• VGA cable (Optional)
• DVI cable (Optional)
• HDMI cable (Optional)
• Quick start guide
• Adapter

Attaching the monitor to the base

1. Take out the monitor, stand, and base from the package. Place them on a smooth surface.
2. Align the stand with the back cover portion of the monitor. Insert the back cover, ensuring that the monitor and stand connection is stable and does not shake.
3. Align the base and stand. Insert the base to the stand and rotate the hand screw until tightened to fix the base.

Connecting Your Monitor to a Computer

1. Turn off your monitor and unplug your computer's power cord.
2. Connect the video cable:
   • VGA cable: Ensure both the monitor and computer are switched off. Connect the VGA video cable to the computer.
   • DVI Cable (Optional, only Dual-Input Model): Ensure both the monitor and computer are powered OFF. Connect the DVI cable to the computer.
   • HDMI Cable (Optional, only HDMI-Input Model): Ensure both the monitor and computer are powered OFF. Connect the HDMI cable to the computer.
3. Connect the Audio Cable (Only Audio-Input Model) (Optional).
4. Insert the monitor power cable into the power port at the back of the monitor.
5. Plug the power cords of your computer and your monitor into a nearby electrical outlet.

External Controls

The monitor features the following external controls:

Regulations and safety notices

FCC notice

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the device and receiver.
• Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

CE declaration of Conformity

Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that this LCD monitor is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and Directive 2009/125/EC with regard to establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related product.

Notice: Shielded cables

All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with EMC regulations.

Notice: Peripheral devices

Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.

Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this product.

Operation conditions

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Notice: Canadian users

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

In order to prevent damage to the monitor, do not lift the monitor by its base. ?