Acer GF246 Quick start guide

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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: Be sure that your monitor is electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your

location.

• Turn off the LCD monitor and unplug the power cord.

• Spray a non-solvent cleaning solution onto a rag and clean the screen gently.

• NEVER SPRAY OR POUR ANY LIQUID DIRECTLY ONTO THE SCREEN OR CASE.

• PLEASE DO NOT USE ANY AMMONIA OR ALCOHOL-BASED CLEANERS ON THE LCD DISPLAY SCREEN OR CASE.

• Acer will not be liable for damage resulting from use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners.

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° to 140° 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.

Attaching the monitor to the base

1. Remove the monitor from the packaging.

2. Attach the footstand to the base. (for selected models)

3. Turn clockwise to lock. Ensure that the base in locked onto the stand. (for selected models)

4. Secure the base to the stand by turning the screw using the integrated tab or a suitable coin. (for selected models)

Connecting Your Monitor to a Computer

1. Turn off your monitor and unplug your computer’s power cord.

2. 2-1 Connect Video Cable

a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF.

b. Connect the VGA video cable to the computer.

2-2 Connect HDMI Cable

a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF.

b. Connect the HDMI cable to the computer.

2-3 Connect DP Cable

a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF.

b. Connect the DP cable to the computer.

3. Connect the Audio Cable. (Optional)

4. Connect one end of the adapter to the monitor and the other end to a

properly grounded AC outlet

5. Power-ON Monitor and Computer.

Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. This

sequence is very important.

External Controls

No. Icon Item Description

1, 2

Power button/

indicator

Turns the monitor on/off. Blue indicates

power on. Amber indicates standby/

power saving mode.

3 OSD functions

Press to view the OSD. Press again to

enter a selection in the OSD.

4 Input button Press to toggle input sources.

5 Volume button

Press to activate the volume sliding

scale.

6 Brightness

Press the key to open the Brightness

control and set it to your preferred

level.

7 Mode Press to activate the Mode menu.

DC-IN AUDIO IN

HDMIDP D-SUB

D-SUB

DP

HDMI

DC

DC-IN

HDMI D-SUB

DC-IN AUDIO IN

HDMIDP

DP

D-SUB

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Adjusting the OSD settings

NOTE: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary.

The OSD (on-screen display) can be used to adjust the settings of your LCD monitor. Press the MENU key to open the OSD. You can

use the OSD to adjust the picture quality, OSD position and general settings. For advanced settings, please refer to the following

pages:

Main page

Turning Mode on or off

Open the Mode control and turn Mode on or off using the arrows (OFF/ON), and select which user-defined profile to use (please

see the OSD section for more information).

Adjusting the Brightness setting

Open the Brightness control and select your preferred brightness setting using the arrows. When you are done, use to go back

one level.

Adjusting the Volume

Open the Volume control and set the volume using the arrows. When you are done, use to go back one level.

1. Mode

2. Brightness

3. Volume

4. Input selection

5. Function menu

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Selecting the Input

Open the Input control and select HDMI, DisplayPort or VGA. When you are done, use to go back one level.

The Function page

Open the Function page to select the Picture, Color, Audio, Gaming, OSD, or System functions, and adjust the settings which you

want using the arrows. You can also view your monitor’s system information from this page. When you are done, use to go

back one level.

Picture

1. Press the MENU key to open the OSD.

2. Using the ▲/▼ keys, select Picture from the OSD. Then navigate to the picture element you wish to adjust.

3. Use the / keys to adjust the sliding scales.

4. The Picture menu can be used to adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Blue Light, Black Boost, ACM, H. Position, V. Position, Focus,

and Clock.

5. Brightness: Adjust the brightness from 0 to 100.

NOTE: Adjusts the balance between light and dark shades.

6. Contrast: Adjust the contrast from 0 to 100.

NOTE: Sets the degree of difference between light and dark areas.

7. Blue Light: Filters out blue light to protect your eyes by adjusting how much blue light is shown -- 80%, 70%, 60%, or 50%.

NOTE: Higher values allow more blue light through. For the best protection, select a lower value.

8. Black Boost: This boosts the amplitude of the dark color levels of the display– blacks will be less black. The higher the level, the

higher the boost.

9. ACM: Turn ACM on or off. The default is off.

10. H. Position: Adjust the horizontal position from 0 to 100.

11. V. Position: Adjust the vertical position from 0 to 100.

12. Focus: Adjust the focus from 0 to 100.

13. Clock: Adjust the clock from 0 to 100.

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Color

1. Press the MENU key to open the OSD.

2. Using the ▲/▼ keys, select Color from the OSD. Then navigate to the picture element you wish to adjust.

3. Use the / keys to select the setting.

4. Gamma mode allows you to adjust the luminance tone.The default value is 2.2 (standard value for Windows).

5. Color temperature: Default is warm. You can choose Cool, Warm, Normal, Bluelight, or User.

6. sRGB mode is for getting better color matching representation with the peripheral device, such as DSCs or printers.

7. 6-axis Hue: Adjust the red, green, blue, yellow, magenta and cyan hue.

8. 6-axis Saturate: Adjust the red, green, blue, yellow, magenta and cyan saturation.

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Audio

1. Press the MENU key to open the OSD.

2. Using the ▲/▼ keys, select Audio from the OSD. Then navigate to the setting you wish to change.

3. Use the / keys to adjust any sliding scales.

4. Volume: Adjust the volume.

Gaming

1. Press the MENU key to open the OSD.

2. Using the ▲/▼ keys, select Gaming from the OSD. Then navigate to the setting you wish to change.

3. Use the / keys to adjust any sliding scales.

4. Over Drive: Select Off, Normal, or Extreme.

5. Aim point: Show an Aim point on the screen for shooting games.

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OSD

1. Press the MENU key to open the OSD.

2. Using the ▲/▼ keys, select OSD from the OSD. Then navigate to the setting you wish to change.

3. Use the / keys to adjust any sliding scales.

4. Language: Set the OSD menu language.

5. OSD Timeout: Adjust the delay before turning off the OSD menu.

6. Transparency: Select the transparency when using gaming mode. The transparency can be 0% (OFF), 20%, 40%, 60%, or 80%.

7. Refresh rate num: Display the panel’s current refresh rate on the screen.

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System

1. The System menu can be used to select settings such as Input, Wide Mode and others.

2. Press the MENU key to open the OSD.

3. Using the ▲/▼ keys, select System from the OSD. Then navigate to the setting yo wish to adjust.

4. Use the / keys to select the setting.

5. Input: Select the source from HDMI, DP In or VGA.

6. Auto Source: Automatically searches for available input sources.

7. DP Format: You can select which DP format you are using. The default is set at DP1.2.

8. Hot Key Assignment: Select the function of Hot Key 1 or Hot Key 2.

9. Wide Mode: You can select which screen aspect you are using. The options are Full and Aspect.

10. DDC/CI: Allows the monitor settings to be set through the software on the PC.

NOTE: DDC/CI, short for Display Data Channel/Command Interface, which allows monitor controls to be sent via software.

11. HDMI Black Level: You can select the level of blackness under HDMI source. The options are Normal and Low.

12. Quick Start Mode: Enable monitor rapidly.

Product information

1. Press the MENU key to open the OSD.

2. Using the ▲/▼ keys, select Information to view the basic information for your monitor and current input.

3. Reset All Settings: Reset all settings to the factory defaults.

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Standard timing table

Mode Resolution Remark

1 640 x 480 60 Hz

2 640 x 480 66.66 Hz

3 720 x 400 70 Hz

4 800 x 600 56 Hz

5 800 x 600 60 Hz

6 1024 x 768 60 Hz

7 1024 x 768 70 Hz

8 1152 x 864 75 Hz

9 1280 x 1024 60 Hz

10 1280 x 720 60 Hz

11 1280 x 800 60 Hz

12 1440 x 900 60 Hz

13 1680 x 1050 60 Hz

14 1920 x 1080 60 Hz

15 1920 x 1080 75 Hz

for DP/HDMI 1.4 with FreeSync On

only

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Regulations and safety notices

FCC notice

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:

In order to prevent damage to the monitor, do not lift the monitor by its base.

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.) certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this

equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.

Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user authority, which is granted by the

Federal Communications Commission, to operate this product.

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

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users 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 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.

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SPECIFICATION

Find manuals and other documents for your Acer product on the official Acer support website.

*Annual energy consumption is calculated using the typical power consumption 4 hours per day, 365 days per year.

LCD Panel

Driving System TFT Color LCD

Size 24”W (61 cm)

Pixel Pitch 0.276 mm (H) x 0.276 mm (V)

Brightness

250 cd/m

2

(Typical)

Contrast 100000000:1 Max (ACM)

Viewable Angle 170° (H) 160° (V) (CR=10)

Response Time 1 ms (G to G)

Panel Type TN

Video R, G, B Analog Interface

H-Frequency 30 - 85 kHz

V-Frequency 55 - 75 Hz

Display Colors 16.7 million

Dot Clock

VGA: 210 MHz

HDMI 1.4/DP: 220 MHz

Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz

Plug & Play VESA DDCCI/DDC2B

Energy Efficiency Class A+

*Annual Energy Consumption 25 (kWh) (for HDMI-input Model)

Power Consumption

On Mode 25 W (Typical)

Sleep Mode 0.48 W (Typical)

Off Mode 0.35 W (Typical)

Input Connector

D-Sub

HDMI 19 pin

DP 20 pin

Input Video Signal

Analog: 0.7 Vp-p (standard), 75 OHM, Positive

HDMI signal

DP signal

Speakers 1 W x 2 (Optional)

Maximum Screen Size

Horizontal: 531.36 mm

Vertical: 298.89 mm

Power Source

19 V 2.1 A (2,1 A)

Environmental Considerations

Operating Temp: 5° to 35°C

Storage Temp: -20° to 60°C

Operating Humidity: 10% to 85%

Dimensions 565 (W) x 400.9 (H) x 178.9 (D) mm

Weight (N. W.) 3.2 kg (net)

Mechanism Specifications

Tilt: -5° to +15° (Only at the highest point can 15 degrees of recline be offered for the angle

of elevation)

Swivel: No

Height adjustment: No

Pivot: No

Detachable foot stand: Yes (Detachable foot stand with screw release)

External Controls

Switch/Buttons

Power Button

MENU/ENTER

Input

Volume

Brightness

Mode

Functions

Brightness

Contrast

Black Boost

Blue Light

ACM

Super Sharpness

H. Position

V. Position

Focus

Clock

Auto Config

Gamma

Colour Temp

sRGB Mode

6-axis Hue

6-axis Saturate

Volume

Over Drive

Aim point

Language

OSD Timeout

Transparency

Refresh rate num

Input

Auto Source

DP Format

Wide Mode

Hot Key Assignment

DDC/CI

HDMI Black Level

Quick Start Mode

Display information

Reset All Settings

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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