Acer P279HL Quick Start Guide - Page 1

Acer LCD Monitor Quick Start Guide (QSG) Important safety instructions Please read the following instructions carefully. 1. To clean the LCD monitor screen: Turn off the LCD monitor and unplug the power cord. 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: 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 LCD monitor Power cord VGA cable (optional) DVI cable (optional) Quick start guide 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. English English 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) 5 Menu OSD functions Press to view the OSD. Press again to enter a selection in the OSD. 6 Auto Auto If the OSD is active, press Auto to exit the OSD. Once the OSD is inactive, press Auto and the monitor will automatically optimize the display position, focus, and clock of your display. 7 Empowering a.When the OSD menu is active, this button will act as the exit key ( exit 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.