Acer S275HL User Manual

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  • Page 1 Acer LCD Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2012. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Acer LCD Monitor User Guide Original Issue: 8/2012 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications.
  • Page 3: Information For Your Safety And Comfort

    Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Special notes on LCD monitors The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. •...
  • Page 4: Safe Listening

    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 possible. When you need to disconnect power from the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Safe listening To protect your hearing, follow these instructions.
  • Page 5: Product Servicing

    people will walk on the cord. • If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.
  • Page 6: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Potentially explosive environments Switch off your device in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions.
  • Page 7: Lcd Pixel Statement

    LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. This product has been shipped enabled for power management: •...
  • Page 8: Taking Care Of Your Vision

    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. The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain. Eyes •...
  • Page 9: Declaration Of Conformity

    Model Number: S275HL SKU Number: S275HL xxxxxx; (“x” = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z, or blank) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives, and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will continue comply with the requirements.
  • Page 10: Federal Communications Commission Declaration Of Conformity

    The following local Manufacturer /Importer is responsible for this declaration: Product: LCD Monitor Model Number: S275HL SKU Number: S275HL xxxxxx (“x” = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party: 333 West San Carlos St.
  • Page 11 Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Special notes on LCD monitors Cleaning your monitor Accessibility Safe listening Warnings Using electrical power Product servicing Potentially explosive environments Additional safety information IT Equipment Recycling Information Disposal instructions LCD pixel statement Tips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone Taking care of your vision...
  • Page 12 Troubleshooting VGA Mode DVI/HDMI Mode (Optional)
  • Page 13 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 User guide Quick start guide VGA cable AC Adapter AC Power cord HDMI cable...
  • Page 14: Adjusting The Base

    Adjusting the base Note: The monitor base is attached onto the monitor before shipment and it is undetachable. Carefully remove the monitor from its packaging. Pull the monitor base out fully so that the monitor can be placed on a stable surface in the upright position. Secure the monitor base by turning the white screws (at the bottom of the base) using the integrated tab or a suitable coin.
  • Page 15: Screen Position Adjustment

    Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you can adjust the monitor tilt, using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor. The monitor can be adjusted to 15 degrees up or 3 degrees down. Connecting the adapter and AC Power cord •...
  • Page 16: Display Data Channel (Ddc)

    Display Data Channel (DDC) To make installation easier, so long as your system supports the DDC protocol, the monitor is able to plug-and-play. The DDC is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities; for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing.
  • Page 17 24-pin color display signal cable PIN No. Description PIN No. Description TMDS data 2- TMDS data 2+ +5 V power TMDS data 2/4 shield GND (return for +5 V hsync.vsync) Hot-plug detection TMDS data 0- DDC clock TMDS data 0+ DDC data TMDS data 0/5 shield TMDS data 1-...
  • Page 18: Standard Timing Table

    Standard timing table Mode Resolution Refresh Rate 640x480 640x480 640x480 66.7 VESA 720x400 800x600 800x600 SVGA 800x600 1024x600 1024x768 1024x768 1152x864 VESA 1280x960 SXGA 1280x1024 VESA 1280x720 1280x800 WXGA 1360x768 WXGA+ 1440x900 WSXGA+ 1680x1050 UXGA 1600x1200 VESA 1920x1080...
  • Page 19: Installation

    Installation To install the monitor on your host system, please follow the steps below: Steps Connect the video cable a Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off. b Connect the VGA video cable to the computer. c Connect the digital cable (1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off.
  • Page 20: Panel Controls

    Users controls Panel controls Item Description Power button/ Turn the monitor on/off. indicator Blue indicates power on. Orange indicates standby/power saving mode. < > < > button Press the button to navigate to the desired function, and press the Menu button to select the function. Press the <...
  • Page 21: Acer Ecolor Management

    Acer eColor Management Operation instructions 1 Press the Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD menu and access the scenario modes. mpowering Technology User Standard Graphics < > 2 Press the button to select the desired mode. 3 Press the Auto button to confirm the selection and exit Acer eColor Management. Features and benefits Icon Mode type...
  • Page 22: Picture Menu

    Using the OSD Menus Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. Your LCD monitor is equipped with an on-screen display (OSD) menu for making various adjustments and settings. Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. You can use the OSD menu to adjust the picture quality, OSD timeout, and general settings.
  • Page 23: Osd Menu

    OSD Menu The OSD menu is used for adjusting the OSD menu location and the timeout setting. H.Position V.Position OSD Timeout Enter 1 Press the Menu button to bring up the OSD menu. < > OSD and press the Menu button to enter the OSD 2 Press the button to select menu.
  • Page 24: Setting Menu

    Setting Menu The Setting menu is used for adjusting the general settings for current input signal such as aspect ratio, OSD language, and etc. Setting Wide Mode Full DDC/CI Input Language English Reset Enter 1 Press the Menu button to bring up the OSD menu. <...
  • Page 25: Information Menu

    Information Menu The Information menu displays the basic information of the LCD monitor. Information 1680x1050 H:65Hz V:60Hz VGA Input S/N:ETLXXXX1326350380B3742 Enter 1 Press the Menu button to bring up the OSD menu. < > 2 To view the basic information of the LCD monitor, press the button to select Information.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. VGA Mode Problem LED status Remedy No picture visible Blue Using the OSD menu, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings.
  • Page 27: Dvi/Hdmi Mode (Optional)

    DVI/HDMI Mode (Optional) Problem LED status Remedy No picture visible Blue Using the OSD menu, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. Check the power switch. Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor. Orange Check if the video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor.

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