Acer KG251QI User Manual

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    Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide
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    . All Rights Reserved. Acer LCD Monitor User's Guide Original Issue: 08/2017 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
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    The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • Due to the nature of the Acer monitor is purposed for video and visual display of information obtained from electronic devices. Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions
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    power from the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Safe listening To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. • Gradually increase the volume until you can hear it clearly and comfortably and without distortion. • After setting the volume level, do not
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    or its equivalent, 4.5 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to performance, indicating a need for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions
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    and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas . Switch off the device near gas pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment burden placed on the environment. We at Acer are very conscious of the environmental effects of
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    instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer
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    section provides tips for more comfortable computer use. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following tips: • refrain from staying too long in one
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    sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at
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    TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING 1 ATTACHING / REMOVING THE BASE 2 SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT 3 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD 4 SAFETY PRECAUTION 4 CLEANING YOUR MONITOR 4 POWER SAVING 5 DDC...5 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 6 Standard Timing Table 8 INSTALLATION 9 USER CONTROLS 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 21
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    when you unpack the box, and save the packing materials in case you will need to ship or transport the monitor in future.  LCD Monitor  Quick Start Guide  AC Power Cord  HDMI Cable (Optional)  VGA Cable (Optional)  DP Cable (Optional)  Audio Cable (Optional)  DVI Cable (Optional) EN
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    on a stable surface -- use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen. 1. Attach the stand arm and the base to the monitor, as illustrated. 2. Ensure that the base is screwed tight onto the monitor stand arm. Note: If installing with a wall mounting kit, it is recommended to use M4 x 10 (L) mm screws
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    SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In order to optimize the best viewing position, you can adjust the height/tilt of the monitor. • Tilt Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range. The monitor can be adjusted to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down as indicated by arrow below. -5° 15° EN
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    .  Always unplug the monitor before cleaning.  Use a soft cloth to gently wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides.  NEVER SPRAY OR POUR ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN OR CASE.  PLEASE DO NOT USE ANY AMMONIA OR ALCOHOL-BASED CLEANERS ON THE LCD DISPLAY SCREEN OR CASE.  Acer will not be
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    . The recovery time from Active OFF state back to ON state is around 3 seconds. DDC To make your installation easier, the monitor is able to Plug and Play with your system if your system also supports DDC protocol. The DDC (Display Data Channel) is a communication protocol through which the
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    CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 19-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN Meaning 1. TMDS Data2+ 2. TMDS Data2 Shield 3. TMDS Data2- 4. TMDS Data1+ 5. TMDS Data1 Shield 6. TMDS Data1- 7. TMDS Data0+ 8. TMDS Data0 Shield 9. TMDS Data0- PIN Meaning 10. TMDS Clock+ 11. TMDS Clock Shield
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    Ground DDC-return R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. DESCRIPTION +5V Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock 24-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN Meaning PIN Meaning 1. TMDS Data2- 13. NC 2. TMDS Data2+ 14. +5V Power
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    Hz 17** UXGA 1920 x 1080 240 Hz * For DisplayPort/HDMI2/HDMI1 only. ** For DisplayPort/HDMI2 only. Note: DisplayPort/HDMI2/HDMI1 are purposely supporting the AMD FreeSync technology and target AMD graphic solutions. For other GPUs, please contact the graphic card manufactures whether they can
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    cable to the computer. 1-4 Connect Digital Cable (Only Dual-input model) a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the computer's port. 2. Connect the Audio Cable (Optional) 3. Insert
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    USER CONTROLS Base Controls Icon Item Description Power button/ Turns the monitor on/off. Blue indicates power on. indicator Amber indicates standby/power saving mode. OSD functions Press to view the OSD. Press again to enter a selection
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    is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. The OSD (on-screen display) can be used for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. Press the MENU key to open the OSD. You can use the OSD to adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. For advanced
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    Adjusting the Brightness setting Open the Brightness control and select the brightness setting using the arrows. When you are done, use to go back one level. Turn MPRT on or off (Selective models) Open the MPRT control and select On or Off using the arrows. When you are done, use to go back one
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    Selecting the Input Open the input control and select an available input source. When you are done, use to go back one level. EN-13
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    Function page Open the Function page to select a menu function, and adjust the settings which you want using the arrows. You can also view your monitor's system information from this page. When you are done, use to go back one level. Adjusting the Picture 1. Press the MENU key to bring up
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    5. Contrast: adjust the contrast from 0 to 100. Note: Sets the degree of difference between light and dark areas. 6. Blue Light: filter out blue light by adjusting different Blue Light showing ratio - 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%. Note: Higher values allow more blue light through. For the best protection,
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    Adjusting the Color 1. Press the MENU key to open the OSD. 2. Using the / keys, select Color from the OSD. Then navigate to the setting you wish to adjust. 3. Use the / keys to select setting. 4. Gamma mode allows you to adjust the luminance tone. The default value is 2.2 (standard value for
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    Adjusting the Audio 1. Press the MENU key to open the OSD. 2. Using the / keys, select Audio from the OSD. Then navigate to the setting you wish to adjust. 3. Use the / keys to select setting. 4. Volume: Adjusts the volume. Adjusting the Gaming 1. Press the MENU key to open the OSD. 2. Using the
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    4. Over Drive: Select Off, Normal, or Extreme. Note: 1. If FreeSync is "ON", then the Over Drive selection is set to "Normal" automatically 2. If FreeSync is "OFF", then the user can set Over Drive to either one of the three settings including: (a) Extreme (b) Normal (c) Off 5. Aim point: Show an
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    using. The options are Full and Aspect. 9. DDC/CI: Allows the monitor settings to be set through the software on the PC. Note: DDC/CI, short for Display Data Channel/Command Interface, which allows monitor controls to be sent via software. 10. HDMI Black Level: You
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    Product information 1. Press the MENU key to open the OSD. 2. Using the / keys, select Information to view the basic information for your monitor and current input. 3. Reset All Settings: Resets all settings to the factory defaults. EN-20
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    Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. (HDMI/DP/DVI Mode) Problems No Picture Abnormal Sound (Only Audio-Input model) (Optional) Current Status Remedy LED ON  Using OSD, adjust brightness
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    (VGA Mode) Problems No Picture Abnormal Picture Abnormal Sound (Only AudioInput model) seconds after adjusting the size of the image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or powering OFF the monitor.  Check the audio cable with the host PC is connected.  Check if the volume setup of
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    EN-23
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    -4147 www.acer.com Federal Monitor Model Number: KG251Q SKU Number: KG251Q xxxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Name of Responsible Party: Address of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St. Suite 1500 San Jose, CA 95110 U. S. A. Contact Person: Acer
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