Acer Nitro XZ273U User manual

Acer LCD Monitor
User’s Guide

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Acer LCD Monitor User’s Guide
Original Issue: 9/2022
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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findslightlyunevenbrightnessonthescreendependingonthedesktop
patternyouuse.
• TheLCDscreenhas99.99%ormoreeffectivepixels.Itmayincludeblemishesof
0.01%orlesssuchasamissingpixelorapixellitall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afewhours.
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.
Cleaningyourmonitor
Please carefully follow these guidelines when cleaning the monitor:
• Alwaysunplugthemonitorbeforecleaning.
• Useasoftclothtowipethescreenandcabinetfrontandsides.
Connecting/disconnectingthedevice
Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power from the
LCD monitor:
• Makesurethemonitorisattachedtoitsbasebeforeconnectingthepowercordto
theACpoweroutlet.
• MakesureboththeLCDmonitorandthecomputerareturnedoffbefore
connectinganycableorunpluggingthepowercord.
• Ifthesystemhasmultiplesourcesofpower,disconnectpowerfromthesystemby
unpluggingallpowercordsfromthepowersupplies.

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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 your hearing, follow these instructions.
• Graduallyincreasethevolumeuntilyoucanhearitclearlyandcomfortablyand
withoutdistortion.
• Aftersettingthevolumelevel,donotincreaseitafteryourearshaveadjusted.
• Limittheamountoftimelisteningtomusicathighvolume.
• Avoidturningupthevolumetoblockoutnoisysurroundings.
• Turnthevolumedownifyoucan’thearpeoplespeakingnearyou.
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.Theseopeningsmustnotbeblocked
orcovered.Theopeningsshouldneverbeblockedbyplacingtheproductonabed,
sofa,rugorothersimilarsurface.This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.
• To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environmentwhichwill
probablycauseunexpectedshortcurrentordamageinternaldevices.
Usingelectricalpower
• Thisproductshouldbeoperatedfromthetypeofpowerindicatedonthemarking
label.Ifyouarenotsureofthetypeofpoweravailable,consultyourdealerorlocal

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powercompany.
• Donotallowanythingtorestonthepowercord.Donotlocatethisproductwhere
peoplewillwalkonthecord.
• Ifanextensioncordisusedwiththisproduct,makesurethatthetotal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toomany
devices.Theoverallsystemloadmustnotexceed80%ofthebranchcircuitrating.
Ifpowerstripsareused,theloadshouldnotexceed80%ofthepowerstrip’sinput
rating.
• Thisproduct’spowercordisequippedwithathree-wiregroundedplug.Theplug
onlyfitsinagroundedpoweroutlet.Makesurethepoweroutletisproperly
groundedbeforeinsertingthepowercordplug.Donotinserttheplugintoanon-
groundedpoweroutlet.Contactyourelectricianfordetails.
Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power
outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric
shock and/or injury.
Note: Thegroundingpinalsoprovidesgoodprotectionfrom
unexpectednoiseproducedbyothernearbyelectricaldevicesthat
mayinterferewiththeperformanceofthisproduct.
• Usetheproductonlywiththesuppliedpowersupplycordset.Ifyouneedto
replacethepowercordset,makesurethatthenewpowercordmeetsthe
followingrequirements:detachabletype,ULlisted/CSAcertified,typeSPT-2,rated
7A125Vminimum,VDEapprovedoritsequivalent,4.5meters(15feet)maximum
length.
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

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personnel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
Potentiallyexplosiveenvironments
Switch off your device in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all
signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would
normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Sparks in such areas could cause
an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Switch off the device near
gas pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel
depots, storage and distribution areas; chemical plants; or where blasting operations are
in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always,
marked. They include below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities,
vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), and areas where the
air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders.
Additionalsafetyinformation
Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach
of small children.
ITEquipmentRecyclingInformation
Acer is strongly committed to environmental protection and views recycling, in the form of
salvaging and disposal of used equipment, as one of the company’s top priorities in
minimizing the burden placed on the environment.
We at Acer are very conscious of the environmental effects of our business and strive to
identify and provide the best working procedures to reduce the environmental impact
of our products.
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.

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LCDpixelstatement
The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless,
some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has no effect on
the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
This product has been shipped enabled for power management:
• Activatedisplay’sSleepmodewithin5minutesofuserinactivity.
• WakethemonitorwhenitisinActiveOffmode,movethemouseorpressany
keyboardkey.
Tips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. The following symptoms may appear in the hands,
wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back:
• numbness,oraburningortinglingsensation
• aching,sorenessortenderness
Disposal of Waste Equipment
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must
not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your
responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a
designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic
equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at
the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it
is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For
more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for
recycling, please contact your local office,your household waste disposal
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• 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.
The 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
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
• 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
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• 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:
• Takeshortbreaksregularlyandoften.
• Performsomestretchingexercises.
• Breathefreshairasoftenaspossible.
• Exerciseregularlyandmaintainahealthybody.
Acer monitor is purposed for video and visual display
of information obtained from electronic devices.
Recycling Information for the United States of America
Acer encourages information technology (IT) equipment owners to responsibly
recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed.
Acer offers programs and services to assist equipment owners with this process.
For more information on recycling IT equipment, please go to:
https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/recycling

XZ273U
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We, Acer Incorporated, hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product described above is in
conformity with the relevant Union harmonization legislations as below Directive and following harmonized
standards and/or other relevant standards have been applied:
EMC Directive: 2014/30/EU
EN55032:2015+AC:2020 Class B
EN61000-3-2:2019Class D EN55035: 2017+A11：2020
EN61000-3-3:2013+A1：2019
LVD Directive: 2014/35/EU
EN 62368-1: 2014+ A11: 2017
RoHS Directive: 2011/65/EU
EN IEC 63000: 2018
ErP Directive: 2009/125/EC
(EU) 2019/ 2021; EN 50564:2011
Year to begin affixing CE marking: 2022.
Sep. 13, 2022
Date
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Acer Incorporated (New Taipei City)
EU Declaration of Conformity
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Acer Incorporated
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And,
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
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Special notes on LCD monitors iii
Information for your safety and comfort iii
Safety instructions iii
Cleaning your monitor iii
Connecting/disconnecting the device iii
Accessibility iv
Safe listening iv
Warnings iv
Using electrical power iv
Product servicing v
Potentially explosive environments vi
Additional safety information vi
IT Equipment Recycling Information vi
Disposal instructions vii
LCD pixel statement vii
Tips and information for comfortable use vii
Declaration of Conformity
Federal Communications Commission
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Unpacking 1
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3
4
4
4
Attaching/ Removing the base
Screen position adjustment
Connecting the Power cord
Power saving
Display Data Channel (DDC)
Connector pin assignment 5
Standard timing table 6
Installation 7
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Users controls
Using the Shortcut Menu
The Function page
Trouble shooting
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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
HDMI cable (Optional)
AC Power cord
DP cable (Optional)

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Attaching/ Removing the base
1. Remove the monitor from the packaging.
2. Secure the stand to the monitor by turn the screw clockwise using
a screwdriver.
3.Secure the base to the stand by turn the screw clockwise using a
screwdriver.
FreeSync Premium (HDMI'3 only):
It can allow a FreeSync Premium supported graphics source to
dynamically adjust display refresh rate based on typical content frame
rates for power efficient, virtually stutter free and low-latency display
update.

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Screen position adjustment
To optimize the viewing position, you can adjust the monitor tilt by using
both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor as shown below. The monitor
can be adjusted to 25 degrees up or 5 degrees down.
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.
• 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 end of the power cord to the AC inlet, and plug the other end into an AC
outlet.
• Forunitsusing120VAC:
UseaUL-listedcordset,typeSVTwireandplugrated10A/125V.
• Forunitsusing220/240VAC:
UseacordsetconsistingofH05VV-Fcordandplugrated10A/250V.Thecord
set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the
equipment will be installed.
Power saving
The monitor will be switched to “power saving” mode by the control signal from the
displaycontroller,asindicatedbythered-coloredpowerLED.
Mode LEDlight
On Blue
Power saving Red
The power saving mode will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the
keyboard or mouse is activated. The recovery time from “power saving” mode back to
“on” is around 3 seconds.
Display Data Channel (DDC)
To make installation easier, so long as your system supports the DDC protocol, the
monitorisabletoplug-and-play.TheDDCisacommunicationprotocolthroughwhich
the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities; for example,
supported resolutions and corresponding timing. The monitor supports the DDC2B
standard.

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Connector pin assignment
19-Pin Color Display Signal Cable*
* only for certain models
20-Pin Color Display Signal Cable*
* only for certain models
PIN Meaning PIN Meaning
1. TMDS Data2+ 10. TMDS Clock+
2. TMDS Data2 Shield 11. TMDS Clock Shield
3. TMDS Data2- 12. TMDS Clock-
4. TMDS Data1+ 13. CEC
5. TMDS Data1 Shield 14. Reserved (N.C. on device)
6. TMDS Data1- 15. SCL
7. TMDS Data0+ 16. SDA
8. TMDS Data0 Shield 17. DDC/CEC Ground
9. TMDS Data0- 18. +5V Power
19. Hot Plug Detect
PIN Description PIN Description
1. Lane0(p) 11. GND
2. GND 12. Lane3(n)
3. Lane0(n) 13. Config1
4. Lane1(p) 14. Config2
5. GND 15. AUX_CH (n)
6. Lane1(n) 16. GND
7. Lane2(p) 17. AUX_CH (p)
8. GND 18. Hot Plug Detect
9. Lane3(n) 19. DP Power_Return
10. Lane3(p) 20. DP Power

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Standard timing table
No. Mode Resolution Refresh Rate
1
VGA
640x480 60HZ
2640x480 72HZ
3
MAC
640x480 120HZ
4
VESA 720x400
66.66HZ
5
SVGA 800x600
56HZ
6 800x600
60HZ
7 800x600
72HZ
8
XGA
1024x768
9
1024x768 70HZ
10
VESA
1152x864 75HZ
11
1280x960
12
SXGA 1280x1024
60HZ
13 VESA
1280x720
60HZ
14
WXGA
1280x800
60HZ
15
1360x768
60HZ
16
WXGA+ 1440x900
60HZ
17
WSXGA+
60HZ
18
UXGA
60HZ
19 60HZ
20
21
60HZ
22
23
26
27
1680x1050
28
1600x1200
1920x1080
60HZ
29
640x480
70HZ
800x600 120HZ
1024x768 120HZ
1440x900 120HZ
1920x1080
1920x1080
1920x1080
1920x1080
75HZ
120HZ
144HZ
6
QHD
60HZ
30
31
32
33
34
2560x1440
2560x1440
2560x1440
2560x1440
2560x1440
120HZ
144HZ
165HZ*
240HZ
35 2560x1440
200HZ*
240HZ*

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Installation
To install the monitor on your host system, please follow the steps below:
Steps
In order to prevent damage to the monitor, do not lift the monitor by its base.
2.
2-1 Connect HDMI Cable (Option，Only HDMI-input model)
a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF.
b. Connect the HDMI cable to the computer.
3.Insert the monitor power cable into the power port at the back of the monitor.
4.Plug the power cords of your computer and your monitor into a nearby electrical outlet.
2-2 Connect DP Cable (Optional, Only DP-input model)
a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF.
b. Connect the DP cable to the computer.
Connecting Your Monitor to a Computer
1. Turn off your monitor and unplug your computer’s power cord.
Connecting Your Monitor to a Computer
1. Turn off your monitor and unplug your computer’s power cord.
Connecting Your Monitor to a Computer
1. Turn off your monitor and unplug your computer’s power cord.
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Power Cable
DP
HDMI1
HDMI2

Users controls
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External controls
1 2 3 4 5
a. Press to view Main page. Press again to enter mode select function.
b. When the Function Menu is active. Press to return previous Menu or
exit current Menu.
a. Press to view Main page. Press again to enter brightness adjustment
function.
b. When the Function Menu is active, this button will enter a selection in the
OSD.
a. Press to view Main page. Press again to enter Input select function.
b. When the Function Menu is active, press this button selected or move to
the previous function.
a. Press to view Main page. Press again to enter next function in the
Function Menu.
b. When the Function Menu is active, press this key selected or move to
the next function.
Turns the monitor on/off.
Blue indicates power on. Orange indicates standby/power saving
mode.
No. Icon Item Description
1
Mode/Exit
2Brightness/
Enter
Input/-
3
4
Menu/+
5 POWER
Power button
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