Acer B273H User manual

TABLE OF CONTENT
Special notes on LCD monitors..................................................1
Information for your safety and comfort..................................2
Unpacking...................................................................................5
Attaching/Removing the base....................................................6
Screen position adjustment........................................................7
Connecting the power cord........................................................9
Safety precaution.......................................................................9
Cleaning your monitor...............................................................9
Power saving.............................................................................10
DDC............................................................................................10
Connector Pin Assignment.......................................................11
Standard iming able..................................................................13
Installation.....................................................................................14
User controls..................................................................................15
How to adjust a setting................................................................16
roubleshooting............................................................................21

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PECIAL NOTE ON LCD MONITOR
he following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a
problem.
NOTE
•Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during
initial use. urn off the Power Switch and then turn it on again to make
sure the flicker disappears.
•You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the
desktop pattern you use.
•he LCD screen has effective pixels of 99.99% or more. It may include
blemishes of 0.01% or less such as a missing pixel or a pixel lit all of the
time.
•Due to the nature of the LCD screen, an afterimage of the previous screen
may remain after switching the image, when the same image is displayed
for hours. In this case, the screen is recovered slowly by changing the
image or turning off the Power Switch for hours.

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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.
CAUION for 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 to the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
Warnings
•Do not use this product near water.
•Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the
product falls, it could be seriously damaged.
•Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of
the product and to protect it from overheating. hese openings must not be
blocked or covered. he openings should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. his product should never
be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation
unless proper ventilation is provided.
•Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet
slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the
product.
•o avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do
not place the product on a vibrating surface.
•Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environ ment which
will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD,
Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack.
Safe listening
Follow these instructions, suggested by hearing experts,to protect your earing.
•Gradually increase the volume until you can hear it clearly and comfortably and
without distortion.
•After setting the volume level, do not increase it afteryour ears adjust.
•Limit the amount of time listening to music at high volume.
•Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings.
•urn the volume down if you can’t hear people speaking near you.

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Product servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service person-
nel when:
•the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed
•liquid was spilled into the product
•the product was exposed to rain or water
•the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged
•the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service
•the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions
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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.
LCD Pixel Statement
he LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless,
some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. his has no effect on
the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
ips and information for comfortable use
Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are
also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long
work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions,
personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury.
Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis
or other musculoskeletal disorders. he following symptoms may appear in the hands,
wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back:
•numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation
•aching, soreness or tenderness
•pain, swelling or throbbing
•stiffness or tightness
•coldness or weakness
If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain
related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company’s
health and safety department.
he following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use.
Finding your comfort zone
Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest,
or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following tips:
•refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture
•avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward
•stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles

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Warning! We do not recommend using the product on a couch or bed. If this is
unavoidable, work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do some
stretching exercises.
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•take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders
•avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders
•install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfort
able reach
•if you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at the
center of your desk to minimize neck strain
aking 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. he following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain.
Eyes
•Rest your eyes frequently.
•Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing
on a distant point.
•Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out.
Display
•Keep your display clean.
•Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes
point downward when looking at the middle of the display.
•Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced
text readability and graphics clarity.
•Eliminate glare and reflections by:
•placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light
source
•minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds
•using a task light
•changing the display’s viewing angle
•using a glare-reduction filter
•using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display’s
top front edge
•Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle.
•Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended
periods of time.
Developing good work habits
Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and
productive:
•ake short breaks regularly and often.
•Perform some stretching exercises.
•Breathe fresh air as often as possible.
•Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body.

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•LCD Monitor
UNPACKING
Please check the following items are present when you unpack the box,
and save the packing materials in case you will need to ship or transport
the monitor in future.
•User Manual
•AC Power Cord
•USB Cable
(Only USB-Input Model)
(Optional)
•Quick Start Guide
•DVI Cable
(Only Dual-Input Model)
•D-Sub Cable
•Audio Cable
(Only Audio-Input Model)
(Optional)

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ATTACHING/REMOVING THE BA E
Install: Align the base with the stand and push the base towards the top of
the monitor, and then rotate the base clockwise until it stops. ighten the
screw clockwise.
Remove: Reverse the steps to remove the base.

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CREEN PO ITION ADJU TMENT
In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can adjust the height/tilt/
swivel of the monitor.
•ilt
Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range.
•Height Adjustment
After pressing the top of the monitor, push the lock button towards right,
then you can adjust the height of the monitor.
110mm

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•Swivel
With the built-in pedestal, you can swivel the monitor for the most
comfortable viewing angle.

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CONNECTING THE POWER CORD
•Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is the correct type
required for your area.
•his monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in either
100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. No user-adjustment is required.
•Plug one end of the power cord to the AC Inlet, plug another end to a
proper AC outlet.
•For unit using at 120 V AC:
Use a UL Listed Cord Set, ype SV wire and plug rated 10 A/125 V.
•For unit using at 220/240 V AC (outside of U.S.):
Use a Cord Set consisting of H05VV-F cord and plug rated 10 A, 250 V. he
cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in
which the equipment will be installed.
AFETY PRECAUTION
•Avoid placing the monitor, or any other heavy object, on the power cord
to avoid damage to the cable.
•Do not expose the monitor to rain, excessive moisture, or dust.
•Do not cover the ventilation slots or openings of the monitor. Always
put the monitor in a place where there is adequate ventilation.
•Avoid placing the monitor against a bright background or where sun-
light or other light sources may reflect on the face of the monitor. Place
the monitor just below eye level.
•Handle with care when transporting the monitor.
•Refrain from giving shock or scratch to the screen, as screen is fragile.
CLEANING YOUR MONITOR
Please carefully follow the below guidelines when cleaning the monitor.
•Always unplug the monitor before cleaning.
•Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides.

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Power saving
he monitor will be driven into Power Saving” mode by the control signal
from the display controller, as indicated by the amber-color power LED.
he power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected
or the keyboard or mouse is activated. he recovery time from Active OFF
state back to ON state is around 3 seconds.
DDC
o make your installation easier, the monitor is able to Plug and Play with
your system if your system also supports DDC protocol. he DDC (Display
Data Channel) is a communication protocol through which the monitor
automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example,
supported resolutions and corresponding timing. he monitor supports
DDC2B standard.
State LED
Light
ONBlue
Power Saving
Mode Amber

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PIN NO.DESCRIP IONPIN NO.DESCRIP ION
1.Red9.+5V
2.Green10.Logic Ground
3.Blue11.Monitor Ground
4.Monitor Ground12.DDC-Serial Data
5.DDC-return13.H-Sync
6.R-Ground14.V-Sync
7.G-Ground15.DDC-Serial Clock
8.B-Ground
CONNECTOR PIN AIGNMENT
15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable

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24-Pin Color Display Signal Cable
PINMeaningPINMeaning
1.MDS Data2-13.NC
2.MDS Data2+14.+5V Power
3. MDS Data 2/4
Shield 15. GND(return for +5V hsync.vsync)
4.NC16.Hot Plug Detect
5.NC17.MDS Data0-
6.DDC Clock18.MDS Data0+
7.DDC Data19. MDS Data 0/5
Shield
8.NC20.NC
9.MDS Data1-21.NC
10.MDS Data1+22.MDS Clock Shield
11. MDS Data 1/3
Shield 23.MDS Clock+
12.NC24.DDC MDS Clock-

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tandard Timing Table
ModeResolution
1VGA640x48060 Hz
2MAC640x48066.66 Hz
3VESA720x40070 Hz
4SVGA800x60056 Hz
5SVGA800x60060Hz
6XGA1024x76860 Hz
7XGA1024x76870 Hz
8VESA1152x86475 Hz
9SXGA1280x102460 Hz
10WXGA1280x80060 Hz
11WXGA+1440x90060 Hz
12UXGA1920x108060 Hz

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IN TALLATION
o install the monitor to your host system, please follow the steps as given
below:
Steps
1.1-1Connect Video Cable
a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF.
b. Connect the VGA video cable to the computer.
1-2Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model)
a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF.
b. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the
monitor and connect the other end to the computer’s port.
1-3HDMI Cable (Only HDMI-Input Model)
a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF.
b. Connect the HDMI cable to the computer.
2. Connect the Audio Cable(Only Audio-Input Model)(Optional)
3. Connect the USB Cable(Only USB-Input Model)(Optional)
4.Connect power cord
Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to a properly grounded AC
outlet.
5.Power-ON Main power switch
6.Power-ON Monitor and Computer
Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer.
his sequence is very important.
7.If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the
troubleshooting section to diagnose the problem.
Main power switch

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U ER CONTROL
Front Panel Controls
1.Power Switch:
o turn ON or OFF the power.
2.Power LED:
Lights up to indicate the power is turned ON.
3.Empowering / Exit:
1) When OSD menu is in active status, this button will act as EXI -KEY(EXI
OSD menu).
2) When OSD menu is in off status, press this button to select scenario
mode.
4.Auto Adjust button / Exit:
1)When OSD menu is in active status, this button will act as EXI-KEY (EXI
OSD menu).
2)When OSD menu is in off status, press this button for 2 seconds to
activate the AutoAdjustment function. he Auto Adjustment function is
used to set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus.
5.< / >
1)When OSD menu is in active status,Press < or > to select the desired
function.Press < or > to change the settings of the current function.
2)When OSD menu is in off status,Press < or > to adjust volume.(Only
Audio-Input Model)(Optional)
6.MENU / EN ER:
Activate OSD menu when OSD is OFF or activate/de-activate adjustment
function when OSD is ON.
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A.Acer eColor Management
If selected to “Acer eColor Management “ item, will appear the
Acer eColor” OSD
B.USER
If selected to “USER” item, will appear the Standard OSD
HOW TO ADJUT A ETTING
1.Press the MENU-button to activate the OSD window.
2.Press < or > to select the desired function.
3.Press the MENU-button to select the function that you want to adjust.
4.Press < or > to change the settings of the current function.
5.o exit and save, select the exit function. If you want to adjust any other
function, repeat steps 2-4.
•P/X Series OSD behave
When user press “MENU” button on front bezel
II. Only Dual Input ModelI. Only Analog Input Model
A
B

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•ADJUS ING HE PIC URE
he descriptions for function control LEDS
A.Acer eColor Management
B.USER
Main
Menu
icon
Sub
Menu
icon
Sub
Menu
item
Description
N/AUser mode User defined. Settings can be fine-tuned to
suit any situation
N/Aext mode
Optimal balance of brightness and contrast
prevent eyestrain. he most comfortable way
to read onscreen text
N/A Standard
mode
Default Setting. Reflects native display
capability
N/A Grahpic
mode Enhances colors and emphasize fine detail
N/A Movie
mode
Displays scenes in clearest detail. Pictures and
photographs appear in vibrant colors with
sharp detail)
Main
Menu
icon
Sub
Menu
icon
Sub
Menu
item
Description
Contrast Adjust the contrast between the foreground
and background of the screen image
Brightness Adjust the background brightness of the
screen image
ACM ACM (Adaptive Contrast Management)A
CM ON/OFF Switch, default "OFF"
Focus Adjust picture Focus
(available in analog mode only)
Clock Adjust picture Clock
(available in analog mode only)

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Main
Menu
Icon
Sub
Menu
Icon
Sub Menu
Item Description
H. Position Adjust the horizontal position.
(available in Analog mode only)
V. Position Adjust the vertical position. (available
in Analog mode only)
N/AWarm Set the color temperature to warm
white.
N/ACool Set the color temperature to cool
white.
User /Red
Adjusts Red/Green/Blue intensity.
User /Green
User /Blue
N/AEnglish
Multi-language selection.
N/A
N/ADeutsch
N/AFrancais
N/AEspanol
N/AItaliano
N/A
N/A
N/ASuomi
EMEA version OSD onlyN/ANederlands
N/APyccknn

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Main
Menu
Icon
Sub
Menu
Icon
Sub Menu
Item Description
H. PositionAdjust the horizontal position of the OSD.
V. PositionAdjust the vertical position of the OSD.
OSD imeoutAdjust the OSD timeout.
N/AInput Source Select input signal from D-Sub or DVI-D or
HDMI
N/AWide Mode Select Wide mode setting for Full screen,
Aspect ratio or 1:1 mode
N/ADDC/CIurn ON/OFF DDC/CI support
N/AInformation Show the resolution, H/V frequency andinput
port of current input timing.
N/AReset
Clear each old status of Auto-
configurationand set the color temperature
to Cool.
N/AExitSave user adjustment and OSD disappear.