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Serial number: __________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: _______________________________ Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.
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. •...
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. •...
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, 4.5meters (15 feet) maximum length.
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.
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.
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• 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: •...
PM181Q xxxxxx; (“x” = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z, or blank) 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...
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Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., Suite 1500 San Jose, CA 95110, U. S. A. Tel : 254-298-4000 Fax : 254-298-4147 www.acer.com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following...
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Special notes on LCD monitors Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Cleaning your monitor Connecting/disconnecting the device Accessibility Safe listening Warnings Using electrical power Product servicing Additional safety information IT Equipment Recycling Information Disposal instructions LCD pixel statement Tips and information for comfortable use CE Declaration of Conformity Federal Communications Commission...
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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 LCD monitor PM1 Series-PM181Q USER GUIDE Mini HDMI cable Type-C cable* Cover *For best performance, please use the accessory cable to connect to the interface of this product.
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The monitor 1. Remove the monitor bracket from the packaging and place it on a stable and level workspace. 2. Open or close the rear bracket. The viewing angle of the monitor can be adjusted using the stand. (As shown below)
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. Model LED light Blue Power saving Orange The power saving mode will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated.
Installation To install the monitor on your host system, please follow the steps below: Steps Connect the monitor to your computer 1. Connect the signal cable (Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable) to Type-C of the display, and Type-C output of the display card on the computer. 2.
User controls Power Switch/Power LED: To turn the monitor ON or OFF. Lights up to indicate the power is turned ON. Using the Shortcut Menu External controls Turns the monitor on/off. Blue indicates LED Indicator/ power on. Amber indicates standby/power Power button saving mode.
Adjusting the OSD settings Note: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. USB Type-C 5V / below 1.5A: You cannot adjust OSD. USB Type-C 5V / 1.5A-3A: You can set the brightness value up to 60. The OSD can be used for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor.
Adjusting the picture quality Input Select Brightness I I I I I I I I Contrast I I I I I Picture Sharpness Audio OverDrive Color Language Blue Light Reducer OSD Settings Setup Menu :Exit Select: 1. Press the key to bring up the OSD. 2.
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Adjusting the Audio setting Input Select Volume I I I I I I I I I I Mute Picture Audio Color Language OSD Settings Setup Menu :Exit Select: 1. Press the key to bring up the OSD. 2. Using the keys, select Audio setting from the OSD.
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Adjusting the Language setting Input Select English Français Picture Deutsch Audio Nederlands Color Polski Language Р OSD Settings 日本語 Setup Menu 简体中文 繁體中文 :Exit Select: 1. Press the key to bring up the OSD. 2. Using the keys, select Language from the OSD. Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust.
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Product the Setup Menu setting Information MODEL PM141Q Input Select Reset 1920x1080@60Hz Picture Audio Color Language OSD Settings Setup Menu :Exit Select: 1. Press the key to bring up the OSD. 2. Using the keys, select Setup Menu from the OSD. Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust.
Wait for a few seconds after adjusting the size of the image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or switching off the monitor. Note: Acer monitor is purposed for video and visual display of information obtained from electronic devices. Product Information for EU Energy Label...