Acer X171 Adjusting display settings, Switching the power, External controls

1Power cord

2VGA cable

3DVI-D cable (Optional)

4Audio cable (Optional)

Attach the monitor to the power cord, and then insert the power cord into a properly grounded electrical socket.

Connect the signal cable to the VGA input socket of the monitor, and connect the signal cable to the VGA output socket of the graphics card on the computer. Then tighten the thumbscrews on the connector.

Connect the signal cable to the DVI-D input socket of the monitor, and connect the signal cable to the DVI-D output socket of the graphics card on the computer. Then tighten the thumbscrews on the connector.

Connect the audio input socket (AUDIO IN) of the LCD monitor and the computer by means of the audio cable.

WARNING!

Check the VGA card of your computer. Make sure the shape of the plug matches the shape of the socket it is inserted into. Also check that none of the pins are bent or otherwise damaged.

VGADVI-D

Switching the power

First, switch on the hard-switch on the backside of monitor, then turn on PC and power button on monitor’s control panel. When you see the LED on the power button go green, this indicates the computer is ready for use. Allow about 10 seconds for the video signal to appear. If you do not see the green light on the power button or a video signal, check the connections.

Adjusting display settings

External controls

1		Auto
2/3	</>	Minus / Plus
4		OSD
		functions
5		Power

If the OSD is active, press Auto to exit a selection in the OSD. If the OSD is inactive, press Auto and the monitor will automatically optimize the position, focus, and clock of your display.

If the OSD is active, press Minus or Plus to toggle between the OSD options. If OSD is inactive, press Minus or Plus to adjust the volume.

Press to view the OSD. Press again to enter a selection in the OSD.

Power on/off

Green: power on

Orange: in sleep mode

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