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Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Special notes on LCD monitors The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. •...
Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need to disconnect power from the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Safe listening To protect your hearing, follow these instructions.
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LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. This product has been shipped enabled for power management: •...
Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain. Eyes •...
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Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Special notes on LCD monitors Cleaning your monitors Accessibility Safe listening Warnings Using electrical power Product servicing Potentially explosive environments Additional safety information IT Equipment Recycling Information Disposal instructions LCD pixel statement Tips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone Taking care of your vision...
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Please check that the following items are present when you unpack the box, and save the packing materials in case you need to ship or transport the monitor in the future. Audio Cable LCD monitor Quick start guide (Optional) LCD Monitor NITRO VG0 series-VG240YU USER GUIDE DP Cable HDMI cable AC Power cord (Optional)
• Attaching the Base Note: Remove the monitor and monitor base from its packaging. Carefully place the monitor face-down on a stable surface -- use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen. • Screen position adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you can adjust the monitor tilt by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor as shown below.
Connecting the adapter and AC Power cord • Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is the correct type required for your area. • The monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in either 100/120 V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area.
Display Data Channel (DDC) To make installation easier, so long as your system supports the DDC protocol, the monitor is able to plug-and-play. The DDC is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities; for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing.
Installation Turn off your computer and unplug your computer's power cord. Connect the signal cable to the HDMI2.0 (optional) and /or DP (optional) input socket of the monitor, and the HDMI2.0 (optional) and /or DP (optional) output socket of the graphics card on the computer. Then tighten the thumbscrews on the signal cable connector.
User Controls External controls Power button Turns the monitor on/off.Blue indicates power on. Amber indicates standby/ power saving mode. Function key Press to view Main page. Press again to enter hotkey1 function. When the Function Menu is active, press this key to view the basic information for your monitor and current input or reset the custom color settings to the factory defaults.
Using the Shortcut Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. The OSD (onscreen display) can be used to adjust 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.
Selecting the input Open the Input control and select HDMI1, HDMI2, DP or Auto Source. When you are done, press the joystick to exit current page and store. Input Input HDMI 1 Auto Source Move Exit Main menu Press the MENU key to open the OSD. Toggle the joystick to select Picture from the OSD.
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: Sets the degree of difference between light and dark areas. Black Boost: Adjust the black level from 0 to 10. Enhances shadows by increasing the brightness without changing lighter shades. Blue Light: Filters out blue light to protect your eyes by adjusting how much blue light is shown -- 80%, 70%, 60%, or 50%.
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Gamma mode allows you to adjust the luminance tone.The default value is 2.2 (standard value for Windows). Color temperature: Default is warm. You can choose Cool, Normal, Warm, Bluelight or User. Modes:To choose scenario mode. Grayscale Mode:To choose Grayscale mode. 6-axis Hue: Adjust the red, green, blue, yellow, magenta and cyan hue.
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Toggle the joystick to the up or down to select Gaming from the OSD.Then toggle to the right to navigate to the element you wish to adjust and press the joystick to enter it. Toggle to the left or right to adjust the sliding scales. Over Drive: Select Off, Normal, or Extreme.
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Mode - User Picture Language English Color OSD Timeout Audio Transparency Off Gaming Refresh Rate Num Off OSD Lock Off System Save Settings to... Move Enter Press the MENU key to open the OSD. Toggle the joystick to the up or down to select OSD from the OSD.Then toggle to the right to navigate to the element you wish to adjust and press the joystick to enter it.
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System Mode - Standard Picture HDMI1 Input Color Auto Source DP1.2 DP Format Audio Performance Wide Mode Full PIP/PBP Hot Key Assignment System DDC/CI HDMI Black Level Normal Move Enter Quick Start Mode Mode - Standard Picture Off Quick Start Mode Color Audio Performance...
11. HDMI Black level: Select to set HDMI black level. 12. Quick start mode: Select Off or On. Turn on to speed up boot speed. Save Setting to…(User mode only) Mode - User Picture Game Mode Action Game Mode Racing Color Game Mode Sports Audio...
Check if the computer system is switched on and in power saving/standby mode. If OSD Lock is On, the LED status set Amber. Note: Acer monitor is purposed for video and visual display of information obtained from electronic devices.
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