Operating Instructions

Chapter 2

Press the power button to turn the monitor on or off. The other control buttons are located at front panel of the monitor. By changing these settings, the picture can be adjusted to your personal preferences.

The power cord should be connected.

Connect the video cable from the monitor to the video card.

Press the power button to turn on the monitor position. The power indicator will light up.

External Controls

Front panel controls

1 Power LED: Lights up to indicate the power is turned on.

2 Power Switch: Turn the power on or off.

3.4< / > : Press < or > to navigate to the desired function, press Enter to select the function. Press < or > to change the settings of the current function.

5 Menu/Enter: Activate the OSD menu when the OSD is off or activate deactivate the adjustment function when the OSD is on.

6 Auto adjust button/Exit:

a. When the OSD menu is active, this button will act as the exit key exit OSD menu).

b. When the OSD menu is inactive, press this button for two seconds to activate the Auto Adjustment function. The Auto Adjustment function s used to set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus.

7 Empowering Key/Exit:

a. When the OSD menu is active, this button will act as the exit key exit OSD menu). b. When the OSD menu is inactive, press this button to select scenario mode.

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Acer V203W manual External Controls, Front panel controls

V203W specifications

The Acer V203W is a versatile and budget-friendly monitor that appeals to both casual users and professionals seeking an efficient display solution. With a screen size of 20 inches and a wide aspect ratio of 16:10, the V203W offers a spacious viewing area ideal for multitasking and everyday tasks such as document editing and web browsing.

One of the standout features of the Acer V203W is its native resolution of 1680 x 1050 pixels, which provides a clear and crisp image quality. This resolution strikes a balance between clarity and performance, allowing users to enjoy sharp text and vibrant graphics without taxing their computer’s graphics capabilities. Additionally, the monitor employs a brightness level of 250 nits, ensuring that images and colors are visible even in well-lit environments.

The V203W incorporates Acer’s advanced display technologies, including a fast 5ms response time. This quick response rate reduces motion blur and ghosting during fast-paced activities, making it a good choice for gaming and video playback, even though it is not marketed specifically as a gaming monitor. The monitor also features a dynamic contrast ratio of 10000:1, which enhances the depth of colors and provides a more engaging viewing experience.

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