Chapter 2 Operating Instructions; External Controls - Acer AL1917 Service Manual

Operating Instructions
Press the power button to turn the monitor on or off. The other control buttons are located at front panel of the
monitor. By changing these settings, the picture can be adjusted to your personal preferences.
• The power cord should be connected.
• Connect the video cable from the monitor to the video card.
• Press the power button to turn on the monitor position. The power indicator will light up.
Front Panel Control
•
/Power Button:
Press this button to turn the monitor ON or OFF. And display the monitor's state.
• Power Indicator:
Green – Power on mode.
Orange – Off mode.
• Menu / Enter:
Activate OSD menu when OSD is OFF or activate/de-activate adjustment function when OSD is ON or Exit OSD
menu when in Volume Adjust OSD status.
• <
:
/ Volume
Activates the volume control when the OSD is OFF or navigate through adjustment icons when OSD is ON or
adjust a function when function is activated.
• >
:
/ Volume
Activates the volume control when the OSD is OFF or navigate through adjustment icons when OSD is ON or
adjust a function when function is activated.
• Auto Adjust button / Exit:
1. When OSD menu is in active status, this button will act as EXIT-KEY (EXIT OSD menu).
2.When OSD menu is in off status, press this button for 2 seconds to activate the Auto Adjustment function.
The Auto Adjustment function is used to set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus.
NOTES
• Do not install the monitor in a location near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, or excessive dust or mechanical vibration or shock.
• Save the original shipping carton and packing materials, as they will come in handy if you ever have to ship your
monitor.
• For maximum protection, repackage your monitor as it was originally packed at the factory.
• To keep the monitor looking new, periodically clean it with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a
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