1EnglishAcer LCD Monitor Quick Start Guide (QSG)Important safety instructionsPlease 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 sunlightcan severely damage it.3 Do not apply pressure to the LCD screen. Excessive pressure may cause permanent damage to thedisplay.4 Do not remove the cover or attempt to service this unit yourself. An authorized technician shouldperform 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 LCDmonitor outside this range may result in permanent damage.6 Immediately unplug your monitor and call an authorized technician if any of the followingcircumstances 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 contentsAttaching the monitor to the base1 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 ofthe base. A clicking sound signifies that the monitor has been securely attached to the base.Connecting your monitor to a computer1 Turn off your computer and unplug your computer's powercord.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 thecomputer. Then tighten the thumbscrews on the signal cableconnector.3 Optional: Connect the audio input socket (AUDIO IN) of theLCD monitor and the line-out port on the computer with theaudio cable.4 Insert the monitor power cable into the power port at theback of the monitor.5 Plug the power cords of your computer and your monitor intoa nearby electrical outlet.External controlsLCD monitor Power cord Audio cable(optional) VGA cableDVI cable(only dual-inputmodels)User’s guide Quick startguideAuto Auto If the OSD is active, press Auto to exit the OSD. Once the OSD is inactive, pressAuto and the monitor will automatically optimize the display position, focus,and clock of your display.> Minus / Plus If the OSD is active, press the Minus or Plus buttons to toggle between the OSDoptions. If the OSD is inactive, press the Minus or Plus buttons to adjust thevolume. (Optional)Menu OSD functions Press to view the OSD. Press again to enter a selection in the OSD.Power button Turns the monitor on/off. Blue indicates power on. Amber indicates standby/power saving mode.21-11-11-21-22DVI D-Sub