Acer PM168QKT User manual

Acer OLED Monitor
User’s Guide

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Acer OLED Monitor User’s Guide
Original Issue: 07/2022
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Special notes on OLED monitors
The following are normal with the OLED 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 OLED 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 OLED 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
OLED monitor:
•Make sure the monitor is attached to its base before connecting the power cord to the
AC power outlet.
•Make sure both the OLED 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.
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.

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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 power
company.
•Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product wherepeople
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 onlyfits
in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is properly groundedbefore
inserting the power cord plug. Do not insert the plug into a non-groundedpower outlet.
Contact your electrician for details.

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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.
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 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
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 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.

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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.
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 it 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 city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased
the product.
Acer monitor is purposed for video and visual display of information obtained from electronic
devices.
OLED pixel statement
The OLED 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 15 minutes of userinactivity.
•Activate computer’s Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity.
•Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing the power button.

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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
•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
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•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:
•Take short breaks regularly and often.
•Perform some stretching exercises.
•Breathe fresh air as often as possible.
•Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body.
•In order to prevent damage to the monitor, do not lift the monitor by its base.

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Declaration of Conformity
We,
Acer Incorporated
8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221
And,
Acer Italy s.r.l.
Viale delle Industrie 1/A, 20044 Arese (MI), Italy
Tel: [phone] ,Fax: [phone]
www.acer.it
Product:
Trade Name:
Model Number:
SKU Number:
OLED Monitor
Acer
PM168QKT
PM168QKT xxxxxx
(“x” = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z, or blank)
We, Acer INC., 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
EN61000-3-2:2014 Class 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.
Jul. 20, 2022
Date
_______________________________
RU Jan / Sr. Manager
Acer Incorporated (New Taipei City)

Federal Communications Commission
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
The following local Manufacturer /Importer is responsible for this declaration:
Product:
Brand:
Model Number:
SKU Number:
Name of Responsible Party:
OLED Monitor
Acer
PM168QKT
PM168QKT xxxx
(“x” = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or
Blank) Acer America Corporation
Address of Responsible Party: 333 West San Carlos St.
Contact Person:
Phone No.:
Fax No.:
Suite 1500
San Jose, CA 95110
U. S. A.
Acer Representative
254-298-4000
254-298-4147

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Special notes on OLED monitors
Information for Your Safety and Comfort iii
Safety instructions iii
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Cleaning your monitor
Connecting/disconnecting the device
Accessibility
Safe listening
Warnings
Using electrical power
Product servicing
Potentially explosive environments v
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Additional safety information
IT Equipment Recycling Information
OLED pixel statement
Tips and information for comfortable use vii
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Finding your comfort zone
Taking care of your vision
Developing good work habits viii
PACKAGE CONTENTS 1
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Adjustable base (12.5°~ 45°)
Power saving
Display Data Channel (DDC)
Connector pin assignment
Type C (24Pin female connector) 3
Standard timing table 4
Connect the monitor to your computer 5
External controls 6
Using the Shortcut Menu 7
Operational procedures 7
OSD 8
Scene Setting 8
Contents
Troubleshooting 12
HDMI/Type-C model 12

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please make sure to use the original Acer accessory. In order to preserve the quality-
aspects.
Adjustable base (12.5°~ 45°）
1. Take out the monitor from the packaging and place it on a stable and level workspace.
2. Open or close the base. The viewing angle of the monitor can be adjusted using the
stand.(As shown below, Adjustable Angle 12.5°~ 45°)
monitor Adapter MINI HDMI Cable
(Optional)
Type-C cable
(Optional)
Power Cord Quick start guide
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12.5°
45°
Cover

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Power saving
The monitor will be switched to "power saving" mode by the control signal from the display
controller, as indicated by the orange-colored power LED.
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.
Model LED light
On White
Power saving orange
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Connector pin assignment
Type C (24Pin female connector)
A1 GND B1 GND
A2 TX1+ B2 TX2+
A3 TX1- B3 TX2-
A4 VBUS B4 VBUS
A5 CC B5 CONN
A6 D+ B6
A7 D- B7
A8 SBU1 B8 DBU2
A9 VBUS B9 VBUS
A10 RX-2 B10 RX-1
A11 RX2+ B11 RX+1
A12 GND B12 GND
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19-Pin Color Display Signal Cable*
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

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Standard timing table
Mode Resolution
1 VGA 640×480 60 Hz
2VGA 640×480 70 Hz
3VGA 640×480 75 Hz
4 VESA 720×400 70 Hz
5SVGA 800x600 60 Hz
6SVGA 800x600 75 Hz
7MAC 832×764 75 Hz
8XGA 1024×768 60 Hz
9XGA 1024×768 75 Hz
10 MAC 1152×870 75 Hz
11 MAC 1280×960 60 Hz
12 SXGA 1280×1024 60 Hz
13 SXGA 1280×1024 75 Hz
14 VESA 1280×720 60 Hz
15 WXGA+ 1400×900 60 Hz
16 WXGA+ 1600×900 60 Hz
17 WSXGA+ 1680×1050 60 Hz
18 UXGA 1920×1080 60 Hz
20 UHD 3840×2160 50 Hz
21UHD 3840×2160 60 Hz
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19 QHD 2560×144060Hz

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Connect the monitor to your computer
Type C Connection
Connecting Your Monitor to a Computer
1. Plug the power cords of you monitor into a nearby electrical outlet.
2. Use the adapter to connect to the monitor's Type-C port 1 or 2.
3. Connect the Type-C cable to the another Type-C port.
Please make sure your device (mobile/PC) has a Type-C port supporting video-out (DP ALT) when extending your display.
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1.Press the main MENU with the MENU key. You can touch the
screen to adjust the MENU function；
2.Using the Type-C interface, the terminal can be controlled.
Touch Funtion

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1. Plug the power cords of you monitor into a nearby electrical outlet.
2. se the adapter to connect to the monitor's Type-C port 1 or 2.
3. Connect the MiniHDMI to HDMI cable to the computer or Notebook
*Please make sure to use the original Acer accessory .In order to preserve the quality-aspects.
Mini HDMI Connection
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1.Press the main MENU with the MENU key. You can touch the
screen to adjust the MENU function；
2.HDMI function only supports menu adjustment.
Touch Funtion

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External controls
Please make sure your device (mobile/PC) has a Type-C port supporting video-out (DP ALT) when extending your display.
No. Icon Item Description
White indicates power on. Orange indicates standby mode.
a.Press the UP button to shown Brightness Hot key，press again to adjust
value
b.Press UP and Down to select the desired item when in OSD menu.
4a.Press the Down button to shown Volume Hot key, press again to adjust
value
b.Press UP and Down to select the desired item when in OSD menu.
Power /Menu
LED Indicator
1
2
3UP/Brightness
DOWN/Volume
a. Long press for 5 sec to turn on/off Monitor.
b. Press the MENU key to display the OSD menu and enter the next menu
c. Press and hold for 1s to return to the previous layer of the OSD

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Using the Shortcut Menu
The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary.
The OSD can be used for adjusting the settings of your OLED Monitor. Press the Any key
to open the Navigation OSD. You can use the OSD to adjust the picture quality, OSD
setting and general settings. For advanced settings, please refer to following page:
Hot key1 -Brightness
Note: When display in one-line communication status, brightness will be limited by power
supply, default value is 5.
Hot Key 2 – Volume
1. When OSD Menu is off, press UP button to show Brightness hotkey OSD.
2. Adjust the brightness from 0 to 100, default values is 50
1. When OSD Menu is off, press DOWN button to show Volume hotkey OSD.
2. Adjust the Volume from 0 to 100, default values is 50
Note: When display in one-line communication status, Volume will be limited by
power supply, default is 30.

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OSD
Adjusting the Picture
1. Press the MENU key to open the OSD.
2. Toggle the button to the up or down to select Home from the OSD.
3. Toggle to the up or down to adjust the sliding scales.
4. The Home menu can be used to adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Volume
5. Brightness: Adjust the brightness from 0 to 100 (Default value is 50),
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Note: Adjusts the balance between light and dark shades.
6. Contrast: Adjust the contrast from 0 to 100 (Default value is 50),
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-Note: Sets the degree of difference between light and dark areas.
7. Volume: Adjust the volume from 0 to 100 (Default value is 50),