Acer DA241HL User manual

Acer DA241HL
User Guide

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© 2013. All Rights Reserved.
Acer DA241HL User Guide
Model: DA241HL
This Revision: 07/2013
Acer DA241HL
Model number: __________________________________
Serial number*: ___________________________________
Date of purchase: ________________________________
Place of purchase: ________________________________
*Note: See the back of the DA241HL.

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ENERGY STAR
Acer NERGY STAR qualified products save your money by reducing energy cost and protecting
the environment without sacrificing features or performance. Acer is proud to offer our customers
products with the ENERGY STAR mark.
What is ENERGY STAR?
Products that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas
emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency. Acer is committed to offering products and services worldwide that help customers save
money, conserve energy and improve the quality of our environment. The more energy we can
save through higher energy efficiency, the more we reduce greenhouse gases and the risks of
climate change. More information refers to www.energystar.gov or www.energystar.gov/
powermanagement.
- Note: Information in this section may not apply to your computer. Acer ENERGY STAR qualified
products:
- produce less heat and reduce cooling loads in warmer climates.
- automatically go into "display Sleep" and "computer Sleep" mode after 10 minutes of inactivity.
- wake from "Sleep" mode by pressing the power button.
- save more than 80% energy when in "Sleep" mode.
ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks.

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Table of contents
ENERGY STAR
Getting to know your DA241HL
Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Setting up
Unpacking your DA241HL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Getting to know your DA241HL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Using your DA241HL
Setting up your DA241HL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Turning on for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using the touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
The Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
The onscreen keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Editing text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Locking your DA241HL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Shutting down your DA241HL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Connecting devices to your DA241HL
Connecting to AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Connecting to a PC as a monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Inserting a SD card (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Connecting a USB device to your DA241HL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Transferring files between your DA241HL and a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Connecting to a router or modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Connecting a Bluetooth device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Using the webcam
Using the webcam as a camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Using the webcam to record a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Viewing photos and videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Advanced settings
Wireless & Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Updating your DA241HL’s operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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Resetting your DA241HL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
FAQ and troubleshooting
Other sources of help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Federal Communications Comission
Declaration of Conformity

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Getting to know your DA241HL
Features and functions
Your new DA241HL offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment
features. You can:
• Connect to the Internet.
• Access your email.
• Play music and video.
• Keep in touch with your friends via your People and social networking apps.
• View content from an HDMI device.
• Use touch to control a PC.
Product registration
When using your product for the first time, it is recommended that you immediately
register it. This will give you access to useful benefits, such as:
• Faster service from our trained representatives.
• Membership in the Acer community: receive promotions and participate in
customer surveys.
• The latest news from Acer.
Hurry and register, as other advantages await you!
How to register
To register your Acer product, please visit www.acer.com. Tap Registration and
follow the simple instructions.
You can also register directly from your DA241HL by tapping the Registration icon.
After we receive your product registration, you will be sent a confirmation email with
important data that you should keep in a safe place.

7Unpacking your DA241HL
Setting up
Unpacking your DA241HL
Your newDA241HL comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and
remove the contents. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact
your dealer immediately:
•Acer DA241HL
• Setup poster
• Keyboard and Mouse (optional)
• Mini USB cable
• HDMI cable (optional)
• MHL cable (optional)
• AC adapter
• Warranty card

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Getting to know your DA241HL
Front view
No. Item Description
1 Front-facing camera A 2-megapixel camera for video chats and self-
portrait images.
2 Touchscreen 24” 1920 x 1080 optical touch screen.
3 Speakers Emit stereo audio.
4 Input switch key Press to switch input source.
5 Function key Press to open the main menu.
6 Volumedownkey; function
key Volume down; function key (-)
7 Volume up key; function
key Volume up; function key (+)
8 Power indicator Indicates power status.
9 Power button Press and hold to turn the DA241HL on, press
briefly to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep
mode; press and hold to turn the DA241HL off.
10 Microphone Receives audio for video chats and Internet calls.

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Back view
Back panel view
No. Item Description
1 USB ports (Master) Connects with external USB devices, such as a
keyboard, mouse or storage device.
2 Mini USB port Connects to your PC.
3 Micro USB port (Slave) Connects to media devices (such as media
players or smartphones) that support Media
Transfer Protocol.
Note: If your system hangs, please unplug
the device.
4 Card reader slot Insert a memory card.
5 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones.
No. Item Description
1 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet network.
2 HDMI port (MHL) Supports high-definition digital video connections.
3 DC-in jack Connects to the DC power supply.

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