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... or turning off the Power Switch and then turn it on the desktop pattern you use . y Due to the nature of the LCD screen, an afterimage of the previous screen may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on again to the nature of the fluorescent... X163W NOTES y Due to make sure the flicker disappears. It may flicker during initial use . Turn off the Power Switch for hours. y The LCD screen has effective pixels of the time. In this case, the screen is displayed for hours. SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor ...
... or turning off the Power Switch and then turn it on the desktop pattern you use . y Due to the nature of the LCD screen, an afterimage of the previous screen may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on again to the nature of the fluorescent... X163W NOTES y Due to make sure the flicker disappears. It may flicker during initial use . Turn off the Power Switch for hours. y The LCD screen has effective pixels of the time. In this case, the screen is displayed for hours. SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor ...
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... . These openings must not be sure to protect your ears adjust. This product should never be seriously damaged. EN-2 INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY AND COMFORT X163W Safety instructions Read these instructions, suggested by unplugging all warnings and instructions marked on the product. CAUTION for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of internal...
... . These openings must not be sure to protect your ears adjust. This product should never be seriously damaged. EN-2 INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY AND COMFORT X163W Safety instructions Read these instructions, suggested by unplugging all warnings and instructions marked on the product. CAUTION for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of internal...
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...hours of working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to computer use Computer users may result... habits, stress, inadequate working in front of physical injury after prolonged use . LCD Pixel Statement The LCD unit is damaged, cut or frayed liquid was spilled into the product y the... comfort able reach y if you to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other risks. X163W Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from staying too long in one fixed posture...
...hours of working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to computer use Computer users may result... habits, stress, inadequate working in front of physical injury after prolonged use . LCD Pixel Statement The LCD unit is damaged, cut or frayed liquid was spilled into the product y the... comfort able reach y if you to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other risks. X163W Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from staying too long in one fixed posture...
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... light sources, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. y Avoid looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. Display y y y y Keep your display to an awkward viewing angle. Eliminate... We do some stretching exercises. For more relaxing and productive: y Take short breaks regularly and often. X163W Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room ...to reduce eyestrain. The following websites: Worldwide: http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm EN-4
... light sources, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. y Avoid looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. Display y y y y Keep your display to an awkward viewing angle. Eliminate... We do some stretching exercises. For more relaxing and productive: y Take short breaks regularly and often. X163W Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room ...to reduce eyestrain. The following websites: Worldwide: http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm EN-4
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LCD Monitor 15-pin D-Sub Cable DVI Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) AC Power Cord User Manual Quick Start Guide EN-5 X163W UNPACKING 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.
LCD Monitor 15-pin D-Sub Cable DVI Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) AC Power Cord User Manual Quick Start Guide EN-5 X163W UNPACKING 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.
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... adjust the tilt of the monitor by arrow below . EN-6 SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In order to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down as shown in the figure below . X163W ATTACHING / REMOVING THE BASE Install: Remove: Align the release ...button on the bottom of the monitor Depress the release button as indicated first before with the ...
... adjust the tilt of the monitor by arrow below . EN-6 SCREEN POSITION ADJUSTMENT In order to optimize the best viewing position, you can be adjusted to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down as shown in the figure below . X163W ATTACHING / REMOVING THE BASE Install: Remove: Align the release ...button on the bottom of the monitor Depress the release button as indicated first before with the ...
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Screw holes (100 mm X 100 mm) * Note: Please use UL Listed wall mount bracket with the base mounting kit. X163W WALL MOUNTING (OPTIONAL) To obtain a wall-mounting kit, contact your local dealer, Refer to the instructions that come with M4 mm x 10 mm (L) screw for application. EN-7
Screw holes (100 mm X 100 mm) * Note: Please use UL Listed wall mount bracket with the base mounting kit. X163W WALL MOUNTING (OPTIONAL) To obtain a wall-mounting kit, contact your local dealer, Refer to the instructions that come with M4 mm x 10 mm (L) screw for application. EN-7
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... and cabinet front and sides. Always put the monitor in which the equipment will be installed. CLEANING YOUR MONITOR Please carefully follow the below eye level. y Refrain from giving shock or scratch to the screen, as screen is required. X163W CONNECTING THE POWER CORD y Check first to make... sure that allows operation in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage areas. No user-adjustment is fragile. y For unit using at 220/240 V AC (outside of U.S.): y Use a Cord Set consisting of the monitor.
... and cabinet front and sides. Always put the monitor in which the equipment will be installed. CLEANING YOUR MONITOR Please carefully follow the below eye level. y Refrain from giving shock or scratch to the screen, as screen is required. X163W CONNECTING THE POWER CORD y Check first to make... sure that allows operation in either 100/120V AC or 220/240 V AC voltage areas. No user-adjustment is fragile. y For unit using at 220/240 V AC (outside of U.S.): y Use a Cord Set consisting of the monitor.
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...state is activated. X163W 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 if your installation easier, the monitor is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host... system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. DDC To make your system also supports DDC protocol. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. EN-9 State ON Power Saving Mode LED Light Blue Amber The power saving states will be kept until a ...
...state is activated. X163W 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 if your installation easier, the monitor is a communication protocol through which the monitor automatically informs the host... system about its capabilities, for example, supported resolutions and corresponding timing. DDC To make your system also supports DDC protocol. The monitor supports DDC2B standard. EN-9 State ON Power Saving Mode LED Light Blue Amber The power saving states will be kept until a ...
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CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT X163W PIN NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable 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-10
CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT X163W PIN NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable 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-10
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... user is the new display information must have 1 KHz difference for horizontal frequency or 1 Hz for different modes, the monitor has default setting modes that are different from the default modes. X163W STANDARD TIMING TABLE To reduce the need for adjustment for vertical frequency or the sync signal polarities are most commonly...
... user is the new display information must have 1 KHz difference for horizontal frequency or 1 Hz for different modes, the monitor has default setting modes that are different from the default modes. X163W STANDARD TIMING TABLE To reduce the need for adjustment for vertical frequency or the sync signal polarities are most commonly...
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... 3. b. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to diagnose the problem. This sequence is very important. 4. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to the computer's port.... 2. b. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. X163W INSTALLATION To install the monitor to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect ...
... 3. b. Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to diagnose the problem. This sequence is very important. 4. If the monitor still does not function properly, please refer to the troubleshooting section to the computer's port.... 2. b. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. X163W INSTALLATION To install the monitor to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect ...
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... set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus. 5.< / > Press < or > to activate the Auto Adjustment function. The Auto Adjustment function is ON. EN-13 USER CONTROLS X163W 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...
... set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus. 5.< / > Press < or > to activate the Auto Adjustment function. The Auto Adjustment function is ON. EN-13 USER CONTROLS X163W 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...
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... If selected to "Acer eColor Management" item, will appear the Standard OSD I. Only Analog Input Model II. X163W HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING 1. Press the MENU-button to select the desired function. 3. Press < or > to activate the OSD window. 2. To exit and save, select ... the MENU-button to select the function that you want to adjust any other function, repeat steps 2-4. Press < or > to "USER" item, will appear the Acer eColor" OSD B. USER If selected to change the settings of the current function. 5. Only Dual Input ModeI EN-14 z P/X Series OSD behave When user press...
... If selected to "Acer eColor Management" item, will appear the Standard OSD I. Only Analog Input Model II. X163W HOW TO ADJUST A SETTING 1. Press the MENU-button to select the desired function. 3. Press < or > to activate the OSD window. 2. To exit and save, select ... the MENU-button to select the function that you want to adjust any other function, repeat steps 2-4. Press < or > to "USER" item, will appear the Acer eColor" OSD B. USER If selected to change the settings of the current function. 5. Only Dual Input ModeI EN-14 z P/X Series OSD behave When user press...
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...the screen image Brightness Adjust the background brightness of brightness and contrast prevent eyestrain. USER. X163W ADJUSTING THE PICTURE The descriptions for function control LEDS A. The most comfortable way to suit...picture Focus (available in analog mode only) Adjust picture Clock (available in analog mode only) EN-15 Settings can be fine-tuned to read onscreen text N/A Standard mode Default Setting. Reflects native display... in vibrant colors with sharp detail B. Acer eColor Management Main Menu icon Sub Menu icon Sub Menu item Description N/A User mode User defined....
...the screen image Brightness Adjust the background brightness of brightness and contrast prevent eyestrain. USER. X163W ADJUSTING THE PICTURE The descriptions for function control LEDS A. The most comfortable way to suit...picture Focus (available in analog mode only) Adjust picture Clock (available in analog mode only) EN-15 Settings can be fine-tuned to read onscreen text N/A Standard mode Default Setting. Reflects native display... in vibrant colors with sharp detail B. Acer eColor Management Main Menu icon Sub Menu icon Sub Menu item Description N/A User mode User defined....
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... N/A Multi-language selection. Position Adjust the horizontal position of the OSD. Position Adjust the vertical position of the OSD. OSD Timeout Adjust the OSD timeout. X163W Main Menu icon Sub Menu icon Sub Menu item H. Position N/A Warm N/A Cool User /Red Description Adjust the horizontal position. (available in Analog mode only) Adjust...
... N/A Multi-language selection. Position Adjust the horizontal position of the OSD. Position Adjust the vertical position of the OSD. OSD Timeout Adjust the OSD timeout. X163W Main Menu icon Sub Menu icon Sub Menu item H. Position N/A Warm N/A Cool User /Red Description Adjust the horizontal position. (available in Analog mode only) Adjust...
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Acer eColor Management OSD X163W User mode Text mode Standard Graphic Movie mode mode mode Operation instructions Acer eColor Management Step 1: Press " Key" to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes Step 2: Press "" to select the mode Step 3: Press "Auto Key" to confirm the mode and run Auto ...
Acer eColor Management OSD X163W User mode Text mode Standard Graphic Movie mode mode mode Operation instructions Acer eColor Management Step 1: Press " Key" to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes Step 2: Press "" to select the mode Step 3: Press "Auto Key" to confirm the mode and run Auto ...
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...brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. y Check if AC power cord is properly connected at the back of monitor. y Using OSD, adjust RESOLUTION, CLOCK, CLOCK-PHASE, H-POSITION and VPOSITION with non-standard signals. y Check the power switch. ...switch. y Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is properly connected at the back of monitor. y Check if the power of computer system is properly connected to the monitor. X163W TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of missing ...
...brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. y Check if AC power cord is properly connected at the back of monitor. y Using OSD, adjust RESOLUTION, CLOCK, CLOCK-PHASE, H-POSITION and VPOSITION with non-standard signals. y Check the power switch. ...switch. y Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is properly connected at the back of monitor. y Check if the power of computer system is properly connected to the monitor. X163W TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for a few seconds after adjusting the size of missing ...
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...This product has been shipped enabled for energy efficiency. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. More information refers to Acer LCD Monitor with an ENERGY STAR logo. z Activate computer's Sleep mode within 15 minutes of all electricity used to power home electronics is a government program (public/private... in a cost effective way and without sacrificing quality or product features. In the average home, 75% of user inactivity. X163W ENERGY STAR is consumed while the products are turned off position use up to 50% less energy than conventional equipment. EN-19...
...This product has been shipped enabled for energy efficiency. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. More information refers to Acer LCD Monitor with an ENERGY STAR logo. z Activate computer's Sleep mode within 15 minutes of all electricity used to power home electronics is a government program (public/private... in a cost effective way and without sacrificing quality or product features. In the average home, 75% of user inactivity. X163W ENERGY STAR is consumed while the products are turned off position use up to 50% less energy than conventional equipment. EN-19...
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... road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: 15.6"W LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: X163W SKU Number: X163Wxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following ... been taken and are in force to assure that production units of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Easy Lai / Director Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited Nov. 13, 2007 Date
... road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: 15.6"W LCD Monitor Trade Name: Acer Model Number: X163W SKU Number: X163Wxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following ... been taken and are in force to assure that production units of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Easy Lai / Director Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited Nov. 13, 2007 Date