Page 3 - iii; Special notes on LCD monitors; Safety instructions; Cleaning your monitor; Connecting/disconnecting the device
iii Special notes on LCD monitors The following are normal with the LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. • Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during initial use. Turn off the power switch and then turn it on again to make sure the flicker disappears. • You may f...
Page 4 - iv; Accessibility; Warnings; Using electrical power
iv 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 yo...
Page 5 - Product servicing
v ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. • Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in ...
Page 6 - Potentially explosive environments; Additional safety information
vi Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Potentially explosive environments Switch o...
Page 7 - vii; Disposal instructions
vii Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit LCD pixel ...
Page 8 - viii; Tips and information for comfortable use; Finding your comfort zone
viii This product has been shipped enabled for power management: • Activate display’s Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. • Activate computer’s Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity. • Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing the power button. Tips and information for comf...
Page 9 - ix; Taking care of your vision
ix 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 • R...
Page 10 - Declaration of Conformity; Date
XB270HU XB270HU Product: LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: SKU Number: xxxxxx; (“x” = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z, or blank) 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated Contact Person: Mr. RU Jan, e-mail:[email protected] And, Acer I...
Page 11 - Federal Communications Commission; Monitor
Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., Suite 1500 San Jose, CA 95110, U. S. A. Tel : 254-298-4000 Fax : 254-298-4147 www.acer.com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi...
Page 13 - Unpacking
1 Eng lis h Unpacking 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. LCD monitor Quick start guide AC power cord (Option) DP cable (Option) USB cable
Page 14 - Engli
2 ATTACHING/REMOVING THE BASE ATTACHING/REMOVING THE BASE ATTACHING/REMOVING THE BASE ATTACHING/REMOVING THE BASE ATTACHING/REMOVING THE BASE Install: Align the base with the stand and push the base towards the top ofthe monitor, and then rotate the base clockwise. Tighten the screw clock-wise. Remo...
Page 15 - lis; mm
3 SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can adjust the height/tilt/swivel/pivot of the monitor. ••• t l i T t l i TT i l t T i l t T i l t Please see th...
Page 16 - Englis
4 ••• l e v i w S l e v i w S l e v i w S l e v i w SS w i v e l With the built-in pedestal, you can swivel the monitor for the mostcomfortable viewing angle. ••• M o n i t o r P i v o t M o n i t o r P i v o t M o n i t o r P i v o t M o n i t o r P i v o t M o n i t o r P i v o t Rotate clockwise ...
Page 17 - Connecting the power cord
5 Eng lis h Connecting the 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. No user-adjustment is required. • Plug one en...
Page 18 - English; Connector pin assignment
6 English Connector pin assignment PIN No. Description PIN No. Description 1 13 2 14 3 15 4 161718 7 1920 9 10 1112 5 8 6 Lane0(p) GNDLane0(n)Lane1(p)GND Lane1(n)Lane2(p)GNDLane3(n)Lane3(p) GND Lane3(n) Config1 Config2 AUX_CH (n) GND AUX_CH (p)Hot Plug Detect DP Power_ReturnDP Power 20-pin color dis...
Page 19 - Standard timing table
8 English Standard timing table 1 QHD 2560×1440 60 Hz 2 QHD 2560×1440 85 Hz 3 QHD 2560×1440 100 Hz 4 QHD 2560×1440 120 Hz 5 QHD 2560×1440 144 Hz
Page 20 - Installation; Steps
9 Eng lis h Installation To install the monitor on your host system, please follow the steps below: Steps 1 Connect the video cablea Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off. 2 Connect the power cordConnect the power cord to the monitor, then to a properly grounded AC outlet. Turn on...
Page 21 - User controls; Using the Shortcut Menu
EN-13 User controls Power Switch / Power LED: Turns the monitor ON or OFF by pressing the power switch (key no. 2 above). The LED lights up to indicate the power is turned ON. Using the Shortcut Menu Press any function key to open the shortcut menu. The shortcut menu lets you quickly select the most...
Page 22 - Acer eColor Management
EN-14 Acer eColor Management • Operation instructions1 Press the " " Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. 2 Press " " or " " to select a mode. 3 Press the "Auto" Key to confirm the mode and exit the eColor menu. • Features and bene...
Page 23 - Adjusting the OSD settings; Adjusting Brightness
EN-15 Adjusting the OSD settings Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. The on-screen display (OSD) can be used for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor. Press any MENU key to open the OSD. You can use the OSD to adjust picture qualit...
Page 24 - Adjusting picture quality
EN-16 Adjusting picture quality 1 Press any MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Picture from the OSD then navigate to the setting you want to adjust. 3 Use the / keys to adjust the setting. 4 You can use the Picture menu to adjust Color settings, Brightness, Contrast, the Gamma ...
Page 25 - Adjusting OSD settings
EN-17 Adjusting OSD settings 1 Press any MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the directional keys, select OSD then navigate to the setting you want to adjust.
Page 26 - Adjusting miscellaneous settings
EN-18 Adjusting miscellaneous settings 1 Press any MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Setting from the OSD, then navigate to the setting you want to adjust. 3 The Setting menu can be used to adjust the screen Menu Language and other important settings including Input, Overdrive...
Page 27 - Product information
Product information 1 Press any MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the / keys, select Information from the OSD to display some of the monitor’s general information and settigns. G-SYNC Experience: G-SYNC requires an NVIDIA GeForce GTX650Ti BOOST GPU or higher. For more information, visit the nVid...
Page 28 - Troubleshooting
Eng lis h Troubleshooting Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. DP mode Problem LED status Remedy No picture visible Blue Using the OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their defau...
