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Acer KG241 - User Manual

Acer KG241
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Summary

Information for your safety and comfort

Safety instructions

Read instructions carefully and follow warnings on the product for safe operation.

Cleaning your monitor

Guidelines for safely cleaning the monitor screen and cabinet using a soft cloth.

Warnings

Important safety warnings regarding product placement, ventilation, liquids, and electrical hazards.

Using electrical power

Information on proper power cord usage, outlet grounding, and extension cords.

Product servicing

Instructions on when to seek qualified service personnel for repairs.

Potentially explosive environments

Safety precautions for using the monitor in areas with explosive atmospheres.

Tips for Comfortable Use

Taking Care of Your Vision

Unpacking and Setup

Attaching the Base

Instructions for removing and attaching the monitor base carefully.

Screen Position Adjustment

How to adjust the monitor's tilt for optimal viewing position.

Installation and Connectivity

Monitor Installation

Step-by-step guide for physically installing the monitor and connecting cables.

User Interface and Controls

On-Screen Display (OSD) Navigation

Input and Function Settings

Color and System Configuration

OSD and System Settings

Troubleshooting Common Issues

HDMI;VGA No Picture

Troubleshooting steps for no picture visible based on LED status.

Summary

Information for your safety and comfort

Safety instructions

Read instructions carefully and follow warnings on the product for safe operation.

Cleaning your monitor

Guidelines for safely cleaning the monitor screen and cabinet using a soft cloth.

Warnings

Important safety warnings regarding product placement, ventilation, liquids, and electrical hazards.

Using electrical power

Information on proper power cord usage, outlet grounding, and extension cords.

Product servicing

Instructions on when to seek qualified service personnel for repairs.

Potentially explosive environments

Safety precautions for using the monitor in areas with explosive atmospheres.

Tips for Comfortable Use

Taking Care of Your Vision

Unpacking and Setup

Attaching the Base

Instructions for removing and attaching the monitor base carefully.

Screen Position Adjustment

How to adjust the monitor's tilt for optimal viewing position.

Installation and Connectivity

Monitor Installation

Step-by-step guide for physically installing the monitor and connecting cables.

User Interface and Controls

On-Screen Display (OSD) Navigation

Input and Function Settings

Color and System Configuration

OSD and System Settings

Troubleshooting Common Issues

HDMI;VGA No Picture

Troubleshooting steps for no picture visible based on LED status.

Overview

This document is a user guide for an Acer LCD Monitor, providing essential information for safe operation, comfort, and maintenance. It covers various aspects from initial setup to troubleshooting, ensuring users can maximize their monitor's performance and longevity.

Function Description

The Acer LCD Monitor is a display device designed to present visual information from a computer or other compatible sources. It supports various display resolutions and refresh rates, making it suitable for a range of applications from general computing to gaming. The monitor is equipped with multiple input options, including VGA and HDMI, allowing for flexible connectivity with different devices. It also incorporates power-saving features to reduce energy consumption when not in active use. The monitor's on-screen display (OSD) menu provides a comprehensive interface for adjusting picture quality, color settings, and system preferences, allowing users to customize their viewing experience.

Usage Features

The monitor offers several features to enhance user experience and comfort.

Unpacking and Setup:

Upon unpacking, users should verify the presence of all components, including the LCD monitor, quick start guide, audio cable, VGA cable (optional), HDMI cable (optional), and AC power cord. The monitor base is designed for easy attachment; users are advised to carefully place the monitor face-down on a stable, cloth-covered surface to prevent scratching during installation.

Screen Position Adjustment:

For optimal viewing, the monitor's tilt can be adjusted. Users can hold the edges of the monitor with both hands to tilt it up to 15 degrees upward or 5 degrees downward, allowing for personalized ergonomic positioning.

Connectivity:

The monitor supports both HDMI and VGA input signals. Users connect the appropriate signal cable from their computer's graphics card to the monitor's input socket. For audio output models, an audio cable can be connected from the computer's line-out port to the monitor's audio input. The monitor uses a universal power supply, compatible with both 100/120 V AC and 220/240 V AC voltage areas, with no user adjustment required. The power cord connects to an adapter, which then plugs into a properly grounded AC outlet.

Power Saving:

The monitor features a "Power Saving" mode, indicated by an amber-colored power LED. This mode is activated by a control signal from the display controller, reducing energy consumption. The monitor recovers from this state and returns to active (blue LED) within approximately 3 seconds upon detecting a control signal or user input (keyboard/mouse activation).

Display Data Channel (DDC):

The monitor supports the DDC2B standard, enabling plug-and-play functionality. This protocol allows the monitor to automatically communicate its capabilities, such as supported resolutions and timing, to the host system, simplifying installation.

FreeSync (HDMI only):

For users with FreeSync-supported graphics sources, this feature dynamically adjusts the display refresh rate based on content frame rates. This results in power-efficient, virtually stutter-free, and low-latency display updates, particularly beneficial for gaming.

User Controls (OSD Menu):

The monitor's external controls include a power button and several function keys. The power button turns the monitor on/off, with a blue LED indicating power on and an amber LED for standby/power saving mode. The function keys provide quick access to various settings:

  • Menu Key: Opens the main OSD page and navigates through functions.
  • Input Select Key: Allows selection of input sources (VGA, HDMI, DVI).
  • Volume Adjustment Key: Controls the monitor's audio volume.
  • Brightness Adjustment Key: Adjusts screen brightness and serves as a "back" or "exit" button in the OSD.
  • Game Mode Control Key: Triggers game mode settings.

OSD Menu Navigation:

The OSD menu is accessed by pressing the MENU key. Users navigate through the menu using arrow keys and confirm selections. The OSD allows adjustments to:

  • Picture Settings: Brightness, Contrast, Black Boost, Blue Light filter, ACM (Adaptive Contrast Management), and Super Sharpness.
  • Color Settings: Gamma mode, Color Temperature (Cool, Normal, Warm, Bluelight, User), sRGB mode, 6-axis Saturate (red, green, blue, yellow, magenta, cyan saturation), and 6-axis Hue (red, green, blue, yellow, magenta, cyan hue).
  • OSD Settings: Language, OSD Timeout, Refresh Rate Number display, and Transparency (for gaming mode).
  • System Settings: Input source selection, Auto Source (on/off), Wide Mode (Aspect, 1:1), Hot Key Assignment, DDC/CI (on/off), HDMI Black Level, and Quick Start Mode.
  • Information: Displays basic monitor information and current input details.
  • Reset All Settings: Resets custom color settings to factory defaults.

Comfort and Ergonomics:

The guide emphasizes the importance of comfortable computer use to prevent eyestrain, headaches, and musculoskeletal disorders. It provides tips for:

  • Vision Care: Frequent eye rests, focusing on distant points, blinking frequently, keeping the display clean, positioning the head higher than the display's top edge, adjusting brightness/contrast, and eliminating glare/reflections.
  • Work Habits: Taking short breaks, performing stretching exercises, breathing fresh air, and regular exercise.

Maintenance Features

Cleaning the Monitor:

To maintain the monitor's appearance and functionality, users are advised to:

  • Always unplug the monitor before cleaning.
  • Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides.

Product Servicing:

The manual strongly advises against attempting to service the product oneself, as opening covers can expose users to dangerous voltage points and other risks. All servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. Specific instances requiring professional servicing include:

  • Damaged, cut, or frayed power cord or plug.
  • Liquid spilled into the product.
  • Product exposed to rain or water.
  • Product dropped or case damaged.
  • Product exhibiting a distinct change in performance.
  • Product not operating normally after following operating instructions.

Troubleshooting:

A troubleshooting section helps users self-diagnose common issues before seeking professional service. For example, if there is no picture visible and the LED status is blue, remedies include adjusting brightness/contrast via the OSD, checking the power switch, ensuring the AC power cord is connected, verifying the video signal cable connection, and confirming the computer system is on and not in power-saving mode.

Environmental Protection:

Acer is committed to environmental protection, encouraging recycling of used equipment. Information on WEEE regulations and Acer's sustainability initiatives is provided, guiding users on proper disposal instructions to minimize pollution.

Safety Instructions:

The guide includes comprehensive safety instructions, covering accessibility of power outlets, safe listening practices to protect hearing, and warnings against using the product near water, on unstable surfaces, or blocking ventilation openings. It also cautions against inserting objects into the product, spilling liquids, placing it on vibrating surfaces, or using it in environments with unexpected short currents. The use of the supplied power supply cord set is emphasized, with specifications for replacement cords.

Potentially Explosive Environments:

Users are instructed to switch off the device in potentially explosive atmospheres, such as near depots, chemical plants, or during blasting operations, to prevent explosions or fires.

Additional Safety Information:

The device may contain small parts, which should be kept out of reach of small children.

This comprehensive guide ensures users have all the necessary information to safely and effectively use, maintain, and troubleshoot their Acer LCD Monitor, promoting both optimal performance and user well-being.

Acer KG241 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Screen Size23.6 inches
Resolution1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Refresh Rate75 Hz
Response Time1 ms
Panel TypeTN
Aspect Ratio16:9
Brightness300 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio1000:1
Viewing Angle170° (H) / 160° (V)
Color Support16.7 million colors
VESA Mount100 x 100 mm
Tilt-5° to 15°
Input PortsHDMI, VGA
Ports1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA

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