How do I connect my Acer PM161Q portable monitor?
The Acer PM161Q series 16-inch portable monitor features a Full HD (1080p) IPS panel that delivers bright colors and wide viewing angles, making it great for both professionals and gamers. It includes AMD FreeSync, a 4ms response time, and a built-in kickstand for a smooth and immersive experience anywhere¹.
You can connect your portable display to a computer, phone or gaming system to give you a larger screen. To get started using your portable display, use the instructions below to connect it to the USB-C port on your computer or phone.
How to connect an Acer portable display to a computer
- Connect the USB-C transmission cable to a USB-C port on your computer.
- Power on the monitor and you should see your display on the monitor.
- If you do not see an image on the monitor, go into your computer's display settings and select Extend desktop to this display. You can find additional information on dual display settings in our support article How to Setup Dual Monitors.
Note: Your portable monitor will receive power from the USB-C port on your computer, so you do not need to connect the AC adapter.
How to connect an Acer portable display to a phone
- Plug the AC Adapter to an electrical outlet and connect it to the monitor as shown above.
- Connect the USB-C cable to your phone.
- Power on the display and you should see your phone screen on the monitor.
- If the display is not automatically recognized, restart your phone to see if it will connect.
Note: This device is only compatible with phones that support video out via a USB-C 3.1 port.
How to connect an Acer portable display using the mini HDMI cable
If you are connecting to an older computer that does not have a USB-C port, or another device such as a gaming system that only supports HDMI, you will need to use the mini HDMI cable to connect.
- Plug the AC Adapter in to an electrical outlet and connect it to the monitor.
- Connect the mini HDMI cable to the mini HDMI port on the right side of the monitor.
- Connect the other side of the cable to the HDMI port on the device you are connecting to.
- Power on the monitor and you should see your display on the monitor.
- If you do not see an image on the monitor, go into your computer's display settings and select Extend desktop to this display.
¹ Individual product specifications may vary by model.
