Quick Start Guide
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... that the computer is on the power cable, and keep the cable away from it near an easily accessible electrical outlet. • Place the monitor on the monitor. Make sure no pins are no image on a bed, sofa, rug, or other enclosed space, be damaged if dropped, sharply hit, or touched... gets wet, unplug it carefully. Try another power cable on a solid surface and treat it and contact an authorized dealer immediately. If you put the monitor in a bookcase or some other soft surface. • Doing so may create the danger of electric shock. • To avoid electric shock, never ...
... that the computer is on the power cable, and keep the cable away from it near an easily accessible electrical outlet. • Place the monitor on the monitor. Make sure no pins are no image on a bed, sofa, rug, or other enclosed space, be damaged if dropped, sharply hit, or touched... gets wet, unplug it carefully. Try another power cable on a solid surface and treat it and contact an authorized dealer immediately. If you put the monitor in a bookcase or some other soft surface. • Doing so may create the danger of electric shock. • To avoid electric shock, never ...
Quick Start Guide
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... cause undesired operation. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of waste electrical and electronic equipment. LCD Monitor Quick Setup Guide This device generates, uses, and can drop off and on its packaging indicates that may not cause harmful interference, ...waste. Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the manufacturer could void the user author- Disposal of Conformity Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that interference will help . Instead, it over to a designated collection point for help to radio and TV reception...
... cause undesired operation. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of waste electrical and electronic equipment. LCD Monitor Quick Setup Guide This device generates, uses, and can drop off and on its packaging indicates that may not cause harmful interference, ...waste. Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the manufacturer could void the user author- Disposal of Conformity Hereby, Acer Inc., declares that interference will help . Instead, it over to a designated collection point for help to radio and TV reception...
Quick Start Guide
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... Power Button, , MENU/ENTER, Auto adjustment/ Exit, Empowering Key, Input key External Controls: Functions * All specifications are subject to change without notice. Regulatory Compliance LCD Monitor Quick Setup Guide Resolution Plug & Pla Power consumption (at 175 nits) On Mode Sleep Mode Off Mode Input Connector Input Video Signal Maximum Screen Size...
... Power Button, , MENU/ENTER, Auto adjustment/ Exit, Empowering Key, Input key External Controls: Functions * All specifications are subject to change without notice. Regulatory Compliance LCD Monitor Quick Setup Guide Resolution Plug & Pla Power consumption (at 175 nits) On Mode Sleep Mode Off Mode Input Connector Input Video Signal Maximum Screen Size...
User Manual
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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 7 Safety precaution 7 Cleaning your monitor 7 Power saving 8 DDC 8 Connector Pin Assingment 9 Standard Timing Table 10 Installation 11 User controls 12 How to adjust a setting 13 Troubleshooting 19
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 7 Safety precaution 7 Cleaning your monitor 7 Power saving 8 DDC 8 Connector Pin Assingment 9 Standard Timing Table 10 Installation 11 User controls 12 How to adjust a setting 13 Troubleshooting 19
User Manual
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... has effective pixels of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during initial use. Turn off the Power Switch for hours. SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD...
... has effective pixels of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during initial use. Turn off the Power Switch for hours. SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD...
User Manual
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... long hours of working conditions, personal health and other risks. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your company's health and safety department. nel when: • the power cord or plug is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques...
... long hours of working conditions, personal health and other risks. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your company's health and safety department. nel when: • the power cord or plug is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques...
User Manual
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...reflections by: • placing your display in recycling, please visit the following work habits Develop the following websites: Worldwide: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm EN-4 If this is unavoidable, work for extended periods of cardboard extended from drying out. ...shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfort able reach • if you view your monitor more information and help in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light...
...reflections by: • placing your display in recycling, please visit the following work habits Develop the following websites: Worldwide: http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm EN-4 If this is unavoidable, work for extended periods of cardboard extended from drying out. ...shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfort able reach • if you view your monitor more information and help in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light...
User Manual
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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. · 15-pin D-Sub Cable · AC Power Cord · Quick Start Guide X 163WL EN-5
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. · 15-pin D-Sub Cable · AC Power Cord · Quick Start Guide X 163WL EN-5
User Manual
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SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down as indicated by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor as indicated first before removing the base and follow the arrow direction to remove it. Attaching / Removing the Base Install: Align the release button on the bottom of the monitor with the corresponding slots on the bottom of the monitor by arrow below . The monitor can adjust the tilt of the base. EN-6 Remove: Depress the release button as shown in the figure below .
SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In oder to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down as indicated by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor as indicated first before removing the base and follow the arrow direction to remove it. Attaching / Removing the Base Install: Align the release button on the bottom of the monitor with the corresponding slots on the bottom of the monitor by arrow below . The monitor can adjust the tilt of the base. EN-6 Remove: Depress the release button as shown in the figure below .
User Manual
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... to rain, excessive moisture, or dust. · Do not cover the ventilation slots or openings of the monitor. LEANING YOUR MONITOR lease carefully follow the below eye level. · Handle with care when transporting the monitor. · Refrain from giving shock or scratch to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides. Always... any other light sources may reflect on the power cord to avoid damage to the cable. · Do not expose the monitor 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. · ...
... to rain, excessive moisture, or dust. · Do not cover the ventilation slots or openings of the monitor. LEANING YOUR MONITOR lease carefully follow the below eye level. · Handle with care when transporting the monitor. · Refrain from giving shock or scratch to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides. Always... any other light sources may reflect on the power cord to avoid damage to the cable. · Do not expose the monitor 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. · ...
User Manual
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...power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. The recovery time from the display controller, ...as indicated by the amber-color power LED. DDC To make your system also supports DDC protocol. Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the control signal from Active OFF state back to Plug and Play with your system...
...power saving states will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. The recovery time from the display controller, ...as indicated by the amber-color power LED. DDC To make your system also supports DDC protocol. Power saving The monitor will be driven into Power Saving" mode by the control signal from Active OFF state back to Plug and Play with your system...
User Manual
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DESCRIPTION Red Green Blue Monitor Ground DDC-return R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. DESCRIPTION +5V Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock EN-9 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
DESCRIPTION Red Green Blue Monitor Ground DDC-return R-Ground G-Ground B-Ground PIN NO. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. DESCRIPTION +5V Logic Ground Monitor Ground DDC-Serial Data H-Sync V-Sync DDC-Serial Clock EN-9 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable PIN NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
User Manual
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...to the computer. 2. Connect the VGA video cable to diagnose the problem. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. Connect power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. ...Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Connect Video Cable a. EN-11 This sequence is very important. 4. ...
...to the computer. 2. Connect the VGA video cable to diagnose the problem. Power-ON Monitor and Computer Power-ON the monitor first, then power-ON the computer. Connect power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor, then to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. ...Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Connect Video Cable a. EN-11 This sequence is very important. 4. ...
User Manual
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...default settings. Unstable Picture · Check if the specification of the image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or powering OFF the monitor. Using OSD, in case of missing full-screen size image, please select other resolution or other vertical refresh timing. · Wait... · POSITION with non-standard signals. LED displays amber color · Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. · Check if the power of computer system is · Using OSD, adjust RESOLUTION, CLOCK, missing, center CLOCK-PHASE, H-POSITION and...
...default settings. Unstable Picture · Check if the specification of the image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or powering OFF the monitor. Using OSD, in case of missing full-screen size image, please select other resolution or other vertical refresh timing. · Wait... · POSITION with non-standard signals. LED displays amber color · Check if video signal cable is properly connected at the back of monitor. · Check if the power of computer system is · Using OSD, adjust RESOLUTION, CLOCK, missing, center CLOCK-PHASE, H-POSITION and...
User Manual
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... device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: 15.6" LCD Monitor Model Number: X163WL SKU Number: X163WL xxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. The following local Manufacturer /Importer is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this...
... device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: 15.6" LCD Monitor Model Number: X163WL SKU Number: X163WL xxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Name of Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. The following local Manufacturer /Importer is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this...
User Manual
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...Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai, E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw And, Acer Europe SA Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928 Manno Switzerland Hereby declare that: Product: LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: X163WL Series Model Type: SKU Number: X163WLxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ...Class B. -. EN61000-3-3 Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC as attested by conformity with the requirements. Easy Lai /Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. EN55024 -. EN60950-1 RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in force to...
...Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai, E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw And, Acer Europe SA Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928 Manno Switzerland Hereby declare that: Product: LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: X163WL Series Model Type: SKU Number: X163WLxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ...Class B. -. EN61000-3-3 Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC as attested by conformity with the requirements. Easy Lai /Manager Regulation, Acer Inc. EN55024 -. EN60950-1 RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in force to...