Acer ED271 - LCD Monitor Quick Start Guide

Important safety instructions

Please read the following instructions carefully.

• 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.
• NEVER SPRAY OR POUR ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN OR CASE.
• DO NOT USE ANY AMMONIA OR ALCOHOL-BASED CLEANERS ON THE LCD DISPLAY SCREEN OR CASE.
• Acer will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners.
• Do not place the LCD monitor near a window. Exposing the monitor to rain, moisture or sunlight can severely damage it.
• Do not apply pressure to the LCD screen. Excessive pressure may cause permanent damage to the display.
• Do not remove the cover or attempt to service this unit yourself. An authorized technician should perform servicing of any nature.
• 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.
• 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

Attaching/Removing the base

1. Remove the monitor from the package.
2. Place the monitor face down on a flat and stable surface covered by a protective sheet and then install secure the stand to the monitor.
3. Fasten the captive screw on the base to secure the base to the stand.
4. Reverse the steps when you want to remove the base.

Connecting your monitor to a computer

1. Connect the power cord to the power adapter.
2. Connect the monitor to your computer using an HDMI or DP cable.
3. Connect the power adapter to the DC-in port on the monitor.
4. Fully insert the power cord plug into the power outlet socket.

Using the joystick

Turning on/off the monitor:

• When the monitor is off, press the joystick to turn on the monitor. When the monitor is turned on, press and hold the joystick for about 5 seconds to turn off the monitor.

Configuring the monitor:

• Press the joystick to open the OSD menu.
• Toggle the joystick up/down/left/right to navigate the OSD menu.
• Press the joystick to confirm selections.
• Toggle the joystick left/right to adjust settings.
• Press the joystick to confirm changes.

To avoid shock hazard:

• Do not remove the covers.
• Do not operate this product unless the stand is attached.
• Do not connect or disconnect this product during an electrical storm.
• The power cord plug must be connected to a properly wired and grounded power outlet.
• Any equipment to which this product will be attached must also be connected to properly wired and grounded power outlets.
• To isolate the monitor from the electrical supply, you must remove the plug from the power outlet. The power outlet should be easily accessible.