Acer AL1713m User Manual
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WARNING:
The D-Sub 15 pin plug of the VGA cable is trapezoid in shape. Make sure the shape of the plug matches the
shape of the socket it is inserted into, and that none of the pins are bent or otherwise damaged.
Switching the P ower
First, switch the power on to the monitor, then switch the power on to the computer. When you see the LED on the power button
go green, this indicates the computer is ready for use. Allow about 10 seconds for the video signal to appear. If you do not see
the green light on the power button or a video signal, check the connections.
Adjusting display settings
OSD options
Please refer to "External Controls" on Page 5.
To adjust the OSD settings:
1. Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu.
2. Use the buttons marked < or >, to highlight a control, then press the MENU
button to enter
3. Use the buttons marked < or >, to adjust the control to the desired level.
4. When you have finished making all selections, press the MENU button to exit
the OSD. (Or the adjustment will auto-save after 45 seconds.)
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(1)
Power C ode
(2)
Audio cable
(Optional)
(3)
VGA C able
Attach the monitor to the power cord which should then be
inserted into a properly grounded electric socket.
Connect the audio input socket of the LCD monitor and the
computer by mens of the audio cable.
Connect the signal cable to the VGA output socket of the graphics
card on the computer. Then tighten the thumbscrews on the
connector.
1
Auto
Auto configuration
2
<
Minus
3
>
Plus
4
Menu
OSD manual
5
power
If OSD is active, press to exit. If OSD is inactive, press and the monitor
will automatically optimize the display position, clock and phase of your
display.
If OSD is active, press to select or adjust OSD options.
If OSD is active, press to select or adjust OSD options. If OSD is
inactive, press once, then press the buttons marked
the volume. (this function is optional only for models with speakers)
Press to view OSD.
Press again to exit.
Power on/off
Green: power on
Orange: in sleep mode