Acer S241HL Monitor
Acer S241HL bmid 24-Inch Screen LED-Lit Computer Monitor
- 1920 x 1080 resolution, slim LED design, with built-in speakers
- Signal Inputs: 1 x VGA, 1 x DVI (w/HDCP), 1 x HDMI
- 100,000,000:1 contrast ratio
Acer ultra-thin monitors are designed for users who have limited space to work with, be it at home, a public area or front-desk setting. The slim profile allows these monitors to fit nicely in areas of any size. The rounded glossy, porcelain-like stand harmonizes with the home environment and the glossy display frame radiates a sense of simple modernism, while the transparent power button with blue-lit icon is a subtle but distinctive detail. Quick 5ms response time reduces deviations in transition time to deliver high-quality moving images for more enjoyable movies.
The Acer S241HL bmid 24-inch Widescreen LCD with LED-backlit display combines stylish ultra-thin functionality with amazing 1920 x 1080 resolution, allowing you to enjoy High-Definition entertainment in the comfort of your home. Incredible 100,000,000:1 contrast ratio and rapid 5ms response time highlight the advanced technology. White LED technology minimizes environmental impact with up to 68% lower power consumption versus regular LCDs, great durability and mercury-free materials. The S241HL bmid LCD also features dual inputs (VGA, DVI & HDMI) for greater compatibility, a Kensington lock slot to protect your investment, and Energy Star compliance to help you save money and energy.
Unprecedented 100,000,000:1 contrast ratio radiates the brightest whites and deepest blacks for exceptional viewing definition to all your content. Advanced technology enables a dramatic improvement of gradation and detail, especially in very dim or very bright scenes, for stunning picture quality.
Quick 5ms response time reduces deviations in transition time to deliver high-quality moving images for more enjoyable movies. Acer eColor Management lets users optimize image performance under different viewing scenarios at the touch of a button.
review
Brightness and contract are excellent. The monitor is light and easy to move. The stand is good. The biggest negative on this monitor is the non-intuitive controls that are placed in such a way they are difficult to find. The monitor has a minimal bezel and plenty of screen real estate. For the price point this monitor is a good buy.
controls
The controls are not that intuitive, however, once you get the basic menu structure down you will easily be able to make any adjustments available. Because the actual buttons unless you rest your head on the desk and look upward towards the bottom of the monitor, I recommend you place labels on the front bezel above each button. A small label indicator for each button will make it much easier for you to find them with your finger and depress to activate the various functions. The menu wait time is short. If you take too long before pressing a button to enter the next menu layer, the menus will close. The wait time is roughly 10 seconds.
There are (5) smaller buttons and (1) large blue lit button on the button right of the monitor below the bezel facing downward. Only the large blue lit button is visible when viewed straight on. The large button is POWER on/off.
The (5) smaller buttons from left to right:
- (E) Empowering technology button - lets you choose between monitor setting presets.
- (A) Auto - auto detect and configure
- (P) Manual - lets you manually configure monitor adjustments
- (<) Speaker Volume
- (>) Select Input
Adjust Brightness
To adjust the monitor brightness do the following
- Press button #3 (P)
- Press button #3 (P) again
- Press button #3 (P) a third time
- Press button #5 to go down the menu one position to brightness
- Press button #3 (P)
- Adjust brightness levels with buttons #4 and #5 (<)(>)
- Press button #2 (A) three times to exit completely out, or wait for timeout.
Other Picture Adjustments
- Press button #3 (P) three times, same as before
- Press button #5 to navigate though all of the available settings brightness, contrast, positions, focus, clock, color temp.
Adjusting is accomplished by entering the function as another press of button #5 (P) same as before. Using this same method and becoming familiar with the menu navigation, all manual settings become easily obtainable to use.
