Acer P279HL Quick Start Manual

Acer LCD Monitor Quick Start Guide (QSG)
Important safety instructions
Please read the following instructions carefully.
1. To clean the LCD monitor screen:
f Turn off the LCD monitor and unplug the power cord.
f 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 sunlight can severely
damage it.
3. Do not apply pressure to the LCD screen. Excessive pressure may cause permanent damage to the display.
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° to140° 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:
f Monitor-to-PC signal cable is frayed or damaged.
f Liquid spills onto the LCD monitor or the monitor is exposed to rain.
f The LCD monitor or case is damaged.
Package contents
LCD VGA cable
Power cord
monitor (optional)
Attaching the monitor to the base Attaching the monitor to the base Attaching the monitor to the base
1 Remove the monitor base from the packaging and place it on a stable and level workspace.
2 Remove the monitor from the packaging.
3 Align the release button at the buttom of the monitor with the corresponding slot at the bottom of
the base. A clicking sound signifies that the monitor has been securely attached to the base.
Connecting your monitor to a computer
1. Turn off your computer and unplug your computer's power
cord.
2. Connect the signal cable to the VGA and/or DVI-D (optional)
input socket of the monitor, and the VGA and/or DVI-D (optional)
output socket of the graphics card on the computer. Then
tighten the thumbscrews on the signal cable connector.
3. Insert the monitor power cable into the power port at the
back of the monitor.
4. Plug the power cords of your computer and your monitor
into a nearby electrical outlet.
DVI cable Quick start
(optional) guide
External controls
1&2 Power button Turns the monitor on/off. Blue indicates power on. Amber indicates
standby/ power saving mode.
3&4 </> Minus / Plus If the OSD is active, press the Minus or Plus buttons to toggle between
the OSD options. If the OSD is inactive, press the Minus or Plus buttons
to adjust the volume. (Optional)
Menu OSD functions Press to view the OSD. Press again to enter a selection in the OSD.
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Auto Auto If the OSD is active, press Auto to exit the OSD. Once the OSD is inactive,
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press Auto and the monitor will automatically optimize the display
position, focus, and clock of your display.
Empowering a.When the OSD menu is active, this button will act as the exit key ( exit
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Key OSD menu).
b.When the OSD menu is inactive, press this button to select scenario
mode.
Regulations and safety notices
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.
Disposal of waste equipment by user 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 ab ut 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.