Acer Z321QU User manual

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Acer LCD Monitor Quick Start Guide (QSG)
Important safety instructions
Please read the following instructions carefully.
1. To clean the LCD monitor screen:
• Turn off the LCD monitor and unplug the power cord.
• Spray a non-solvent cleaning solution onto a rag and clean the screen gently.
2. Do not place the LCD monitor near a window. Exposing the monitor to rain, moisture or sunlight can severely damage
it.
3. Do not apply pressure to the LCD screen. Excessive pressure may cause permanent damage to the display.
4. Do not remove the cover or attempt to service this unit yourself. An authorized technician should perform servicing of
any nature.
5. Store the LCD monitor in a room with a temperature of -20° to 60° C (-4° to140° F). Storing the LCD monitor outside
this range may result in permanent damage.
6. Immediately unplug your monitor and call an authorized technician if any of the following circumstances occur:
• Monitor-to-PC signal cable is frayed or damaged.
• Liquid spills onto the LCD monitor or the monitor is exposed to rain.
• The LCD monitor or case is damaged.
7. In order to prevent damage to the LCD pannel, do not place the monitor face down on a surface.
Connecting your monitor to a computer
1. Turn off your computer and unplug your computer's power cord.
2. Connect the signal cable to the HDMI (optional) and /or DP (optional) input socket of the monitor, and the HDMI
(optional) and /or DP (optional) output socket of the graphics card on the computer. Then tighten the thumbscrews
on the signal cable connector.
3. Connect the USB Cable(Optional)
Connect the USB 3.0 cable to port for fast charge.
Connect the USB 3.0 cable to port.
4. Insert the monitor power cable into the power port at the back of the monitor.
5. Connect the power adapter and power cord to the monitor, then to a properly grounded AC outlet.
DP
USB
Note: Audio output is only for audio output model. Please check user manual for more instruction.

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External controls
1 Power button Turns the monitor on/off.Blue indicates power on. Amber indicates
standby/ power saving mode.
2 Function key
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a. Press to view Main page. Press again to enter hotkey1 function.
b. When the Function Menu is active, press this key to view the basic
information for your monitor and current input or reset the custom
color settings to the factory defaults.
3 Function key
/
a. Press to view Main page.Press again to enter hotkey2 function.
b. When the Function Menu is active, press this button to select
select scenario mode or game mode .
4 Function key
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X
a. Press to view Main page.Press again to enter Input select
function.
b. When the Function Menu is active, this button will quit the OSD.
5 Function key
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a. Press to view Main page.Press again to enter next function in
the Function Menu.
b. The single toggle button on the backside of the Display bezel
operates like a joystick. To move the cursor, simply toggle the
button in four directions. Press the button to select desired option.
Red indicates operable. Grey indicates inoperable.
G-SYNC (DP only):
1920x1080@60Hz:
G-SYNC requires an NVIDIA GeForce GTX650Ti BOOST GPU or higher. For more
information, visit the nVidia® website: http://www.nvidia.com/page/home.html
2560x1440@144Hz:
G-SYNC requires an NVIDIA GeForce GTX960 BOOST GPU or higher. For more
information,visit the nVidia® website:http://www.nvidia.com/page/home.html

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Regulations and safety notices
FCC notices
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the device and receiver.
• Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
CE declaration of conformity
Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that this LCD monitor is in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, and RoHS
Directive 2011/65/EU and Directive 2009/125/EC with regard to establishing a framework for the setting
of ecodesign requirements for energy-related product.
Notice: Shielded cables
All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance
with EMC regulations.
Notice: Peripheral devices
Onlyperipherals(input/outputdevices,terminals,printers,etc.)certiedtocomplywiththeClassB
limitsmaybeattachedtothisequipment.Operationwithnon-certiedperipheralsislikelytoresultin
interference to radio and TV reception.
Caution
Changesormodicationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythemanufacturercouldvoidtheuserauthority,
which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this product.
In order to prevent damage to the monitor, do not lift the monitor by its base.
Operation conditions
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.
Notice: Canadian users
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
Disposal of waste equipment by user in private household in the European Union
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 ab ut where you can drop off your
wasteequipmentforrecycling,pleasecontactyourlocalcityofce,yourhousehold
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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SPECIFICATION
LCD Panel
Driving system TFT Color LCD
Size 31.5 "W (80cm)
Pixel pitch 0.36375mm(H) x 0.36375mm(V)
Brightness 300cd/m2(Typical)
Contrast 3,000:1(native)
Viewable angle
(Typical) 178° (H) 178° (V) (CR≥10)
Response time 4ms (GTG,Typical)
Panel Type VA
Video Digital Interface
H-Frequency HDMI: 30~140KHz, DP : 88~240KHz
V-Frequency HDMI: 24~60Hz, DP: 30~165Hz
Display Colors 16.7M Colors
Dot Clock 241.5 MHz(HDMI)/ 635.5 MHz(DP)
Max. Resolution DP:2560x1440 @165 HZ
HDMI:2560x1440 @60Hz
Plug & Play VESA DDCCI/DDC2B
EnergyEfciencyClass B
*Annual Energy Consumption(Typical) 73 (kWh) (for HDMI-input Model)
Power consumption
@200cd/m2
ON Mode 45W(typ.)
Sleep Mode 0.5W(typ.)
Off 0.45W(typ.)
Input Connector
DP (Only DP Model)
HDMI (Only HDMI model)
USB Hub / USB3.0 x 4 (Only USB Hub Model)
Input Video Signal DP signal(Only DP-Input Model)
HDMI signal(Only HDMI-Input Model)
Speakers(Typical) 7W x 2
Audio Audio-Output (Only Audio-Output Model)
Maximum Screen Size Horizontal:697.344mm
Vertical:392.256mm
Power Source 100-240V~, 50/60Hz
Environmental
Considerations
Operating Temp: 5° to 35°C
Storage Temp: -20° to 60°C
Operating Humidity: 10% to 85%
Dimensions 712.7 (W) x 484~604(H) x 298.3(D)mm
Weight (N. W.) 10.1kg Unit (net)
Mechanism spec
Tilt: -5° to +25°
Swivel: +/- 25°
Height adjustment: 120mm
Pivot: No
Detachable foot stand: Yes
External
Controls: Functions
Brightness
Contrast
Blue Light
Dark boost
Adaptive contrast
Gamma
Color Temp
Saturation
6-axis color
Volume
Over Drive
OverClock
Aim point
Language
OSD Timeout
Transparency
Refresh rate num
Input
Ambient Light
Hot Key Assignment
Wide Mode
Deep Sleep
Quick Start Mode
Power-off USB charge
Game mode
*Allspecicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
FindmanualsandotherdocumentsforyourAcerproductontheofcialAcersupportwebsite.
*Annual energy consumption is calculated using the typical power consumption 4 hours per day, 365 days per year.