TABLE OF CONTENTS Special notes on LCD monitors .................................................. 1 Information for your safety and comfort .................................. 2 Unpacking ................................................................................... 5 Attaching/Removing the base .................................................... 6 Screen position adjustment ........................................................ 6 Connecting the power cord............................................
X163W SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. NOTES · 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. · You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use. · The LCD screen has effective pixels of 99.99% or more. It may include blemishes of 0.
X163W Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. CAUTION for accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
X163W Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
X163W • • • • take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfort able reach if you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contr
X163W Please check the following items are present when you unpack the box, and save the packing materials in case you will need to ship or transport the monitor in future.
X163W Attaching / Removing the Base Install: Align the release button on the bottom of the monitor with the corresponding slots on the bottom of the base. Remove: Depress the release button as indicated first before removing the base and follow the arrow direction to remove it. SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can adjust the tilt of the monitor by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor as shown in the figure below.
X163W CONNECTING THE POWER CORD · Check first to make sure that the power cord you use is the correct type required for your area. · This monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage area. No user-adjustment is required. · Plug one end of the power cord to the AC Inlet, plug another end to a proper AC outlet. · For unit using at 120 V AC: Use a UL Listed Cord Set, Type SVT wire and plug rated 10 A/125 V.
X163W Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving” mode by the control signal from the display controller, as indicated by the amber-color power LED. State LED Light ON Blue Power Saving Mode Amber The power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated. The recovery time from Active OFF state back to ON state is around 3 seconds.
X163W CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION 1. Red 9. +5V 2. Green 10. Logic Ground 3. Blue 11. Monitor Ground 4. Monitor Ground 12. DDC-Serial Data 5. DDC-return 13. H-Sync 6. R-Ground 14. V-Sync 7. G-Ground 15. DDC-Serial Clock 8.
X163W Standard Timing Table Mode Resolution 1 VESA 640 x 480 60Hz 2 MAC 640 x 480 66.
X163W INSTALLATION To install the monitor to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 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. Connect power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to a properly grounded AC outlet. 3. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. This sequence is very important. 4.
X163W USER CONTROLS 3 4 6 5 5 1 2 Front Panel Controls 1.Power Switch: To turn ON or OFF the power. 2.Power LED: Lights up to indicate the power is turned ON. 3.Empowering / Exit: 1) When OSD menu is in active status, this button will act as EXIT-KEY(EXIT OSD menu). 2) When OSD menu is in off status, press this button to select scenario mode. 4.Auto Adjust button / Exit: 1)When OSD menu is in active status, this button will act as EXIT-KEY (EXIT OSD menu).
X163W HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING 1. Press the MENU-button to activate the OSD window. 2. Press < or > to select the desired function. 3. Press the MENU-button to select the function that you want to adjust. 4. Press < or > to change the settings of the current function. 5. To exit and save, select the exit function. If you want to adjust any other function, repeat steps 2-4. · P/X Series OSD behave When user press “MENU” button on front bezel 1 2 1.
X163W · Acer eColor Management OSD · Operation instructions Acer eColor Management Step 1: Press “ Key “ to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes Step 2: Press “<“ or “>” to select the mode Step 3: Press “ Key “ to confirm the mode and run Auto Adjust Automatic Adjustment Step 1: Press “ Auto Key “to initial scenario mode Step 2: Press “ Auto Key “ again to perform an Auto Adjust EN-14
X163W · 2. Features and Benefits USER If selected to “USER” item, will appear the Standard OSD I.
X163W II. Only Dual Input Model · ADJUSTING THE PICTURE The descriptions for function control LEDS Main Menu icon Sub Menu icon Sub Menu item Contrast Brightness Description Adjusts the contrast between the foreground andbackground of the screen image. Adjusts the background brightness of the screenimage. ACM ACM (Adaptive Contrast Management): ACM ON/OFF Switch, default is "OFF" Focus Adjusts picture Focus.(available in Analog mode only) Clock Adjusts picture Clock.
X163W Main Menu Icon Sub Menu Icon Sub Menu Item Description H. Position Adjust the horizontal position. (available in Analog mode only) V. Position Adjust the vertical position. (available in Analog mode only) N/A Warm Set the color temperature to warm white. N/A Cool Set the color temperature to cool white. User /Red User /Green Adjusts Red/Green/Blue intensity. User /Blue N/A English N/A N/A Deutsch N/A Francais N/A Espanol N/A Italiano Multi-language selection.
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X163W TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem. (VGA Mode) Problems Current Status Remedy LED ON · Using OSD, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. LED OFF · Check the power switch. · Check if AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor. · Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor.
X163W Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 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. The following local Manufacturer /Importer is responsible for this declaration: Product: 15.
X163W Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3120 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: 15.
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