Acer XF251Q User Manual

Acer LCD Monitor
User's Guide

Acer XF251Q Specifications

General

Screen Size	24.5 inches
Resolution	1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Response Time	1 ms
Panel Type	TN
Brightness	400 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio	1000:1
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Viewing Angle	170° horizontal, 160° vertical
Color Support	16.7 million colors
VESA Mount	100 x 100 mm
Features	AMD FreeSync, Flicker-less, Blue Light Filter
Ports	1 x DisplayPort 1.2

Summary

Special notes on LCD monitors

Information for your safety and comfort

Safety instructions

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

Cleaning your monitor

Follow guidelines for cleaning the monitor, including unplugging it and using a soft cloth.

Connecting/disconnecting the device

Observe guidelines for connecting and disconnecting power from the LCD monitor safely.

Accessibility

Safe listening

Warnings

Using electrical power

Operate from the correct power type, avoid cord damage, and do not overload outlets.

Product servicing

Potentially explosive environments

Additional safety information

IT Equipment Recycling Information

Information on Acer's commitment to environmental protection and recycling of used equipment.

Disposal instructions

LCD pixel statement

Tips and information for comfortable use

Finding your comfort zone

Adjust monitor viewing angle, use a footrest, or adjust sitting height for maximum comfort.

Taking care of your vision

Eyes

Suggestions to reduce eyestrain, including resting eyes, taking breaks, and blinking frequently.

Display

Tips for display setup to reduce eyestrain, like positioning, brightness, and glare elimination.

Developing good work habits

UNPACKING

ATTACHING / REMOVING THE BASE

INSTALLING THE HEADSET HOOK

SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT

Tilt

Adjusts the screen's angle of elevation, typically between -5 and 21 degrees.

Height Adjustment

Adjusts the vertical position of the monitor, with a range of 0-115mm.

Monitor Pivot

Swivel

CONNECTING THE POWER CORD

SAFETY PRECAUTION

CLEANING YOUR MONITOR

POWER SAVING

DDC

CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT

Standard Timing Table

INSTALLATION

USER CONTROLS

Base Controls

Describes the function of the monitor's base controls like power, OSD, input, volume, and brightness.

Adjusting the OSD settings

Main Page

Displays the main OSD menu options including Mode, Brightness, Volume, Input, and Function menu.

Turn Mode on or off

Instructions on how to control the display mode via the OSD adjustment arrows.

Adjusting the Brightness setting

Guides on how to open the Brightness control and adjust the setting using arrows.

Adjusting the Volume

Guides on how to open the Volume control and adjust the setting using arrows.

Selecting the Input

Instructions on how to open the input control and select HDMI or VGA.

The Function page

Guides on navigating the Function page to select Picture, Color, Audio, Gaming, OSD, or System settings.

Adjusting the Picture

Guides on adjusting picture settings like Brightness, Contrast, Blue Light, Black Boost, and ACM.

Adjusting the Color

Guides on adjusting color settings like Gamma, Color Temp., sRGB Mode, and 6-axis Hue/Saturate.

Adjusting the Audio

Guides on adjusting audio settings, primarily the volume level.

Adjusting the Gaming

Guides on adjusting gaming-specific settings like Over Drive and Aim point.

Adjusting the OSD

Guides on adjusting OSD settings like Language, Timeout, Transparency, and Refresh rate.

Adjusting the System

Guides on adjusting system settings like Input, Wide Mode, DDC/CI, and HDMI Black Level.

Product information

Provides basic information about the monitor, including Main Source, Resolution, and Series Number.

TROUBLESHOOTING

HDMI Mode Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting guide for issues encountered in HDMI mode, including no picture and abnormal sound.

VGA Mode Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting guide for issues encountered in VGA mode, including no picture, abnormal picture, and abnormal sound.

Declaration of Conformity

Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity