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Gateway KX1563 Owner's Manual

1. keys select E Information from the OSD Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up for current input EN 17 TROUBLESHOOTING Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing please check the trouble shooting list below to see if you can self diagnose the problem VGA Mode 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 No Picture connected to the monitor LED displays Check if video signal cable is properly blinking white connected at the back of monitor Check if the power of computer system is ON Unstable Check if the specification of graphics Picture adapter and monitor is in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch Display is Using OSD adjust RESOLUTION CLOCK missing center CLOCK PHASE H POSITION and V shift or too POSITION with non standard signals small or too large in display Using OSD in case of missing full screen size image please select other resolution or other vertical refresh timing Abnormal Picture Wait for a few seconds after adjusting the size of the image before changing or disconnecting the signal cable or powering OFF the monitor EN 18 Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St Suite 1500 San Jose CA 95110 U S A Tel 254 298 4000 Fax 254 298 4147 www acer com C Federal Comm
2. e AC Power Cord e D Sub Cable e Quick Start Guide Optional rX Gateway User Guide EN 5 Attaching Removing the Base Carefully place the monitor face down on a stable surface use a cloth to avoid scratching the screen Install Remove Align the base with the stand and Depress the release hooks as indi push the base towards the top of cated first before removing the the monitor 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 The monitor can be adjusted to 15 degrees up or 5 degrees down as indi cated by arrow below tS 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 For unit using at 220 240 V AC outside of U S Use a Cord Set consisting of HOSVV F cord and plug rated 10 A 250 V The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the equipment
3. To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage do not place the product on a vibrating surface Never use it under sporting exercising or any vibrating environ ment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices HDD Optical drive and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack Safe listening Follow these instructions suggested by hearing experts to protect your earing Gradually increase the volume until you can hear it clearly and comfortably and without distortion After setting the volume level do not increase it afteryour ears adjust Limit the amount of time listening to music at high volume Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings Turn the volume down if you can t hear people speaking near you EN 2 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 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service person nel when the power cord or plug is damaged cut or frayed liquid was spilled into the product the product was exposed to rain or water the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service the product does not operate normally after following the opera
4. Empowering Press the Empowering Key to open the eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes AUTO Auto Adjust Press this button to activate the Auto Adjustment function The Auto Adjustment function is used to set the HPos VPos Clock and Focus MENU OSD functions Press this botton to activate the OSD menu Volume Up Down INPUT Input Key EN 12 eColor Management e mpowering Technology AE Adjust Exit Operation instructions Step 1 Press e Key to open the eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes Step 2 Press a Or to select the mode Step 3 Press AUTO Key to confirm the mode and exit the eColor menu Features and Benefits Main Sub Sub Menu Menu Menu Description icon icon item User defined Settings can be fine tuned to User mode b E suit any situation ECO mode Adiusts the settings to reduce power consumption Standard Default Setting Reflects native display N A si mode capability Enhances colors and emphasize fine detail Pictures and photographs appear in vibrant colors with sharp detail Grahpic mode LI Displays scenes in clearest detail Presents great visuals even in unsuitably lit environments Movie mode EN 13 Adjusting the OSD settings Note The following content is for general reference only Actual product specifications may vary The OSD can be used for adjusting the settings of your LCD Monitor Pres
5. monitor automatically informs the host system about its capabilities for example supported resolutions and corresponding timing The monitor supports DDC2B standard EN 8 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT 15 Pin Color Display Signal Cable 1 12 13 EN 9 Standard Timing Table Mode Resolution 1 VGA 640x480 60Hz 2 SVGA 800x600 56Hz 3 SVGA 800x600 60Hz 4 XGA 1024x768 60Hz 5 WXGA 1280x800 60Hz 6 VESA 1280x720 60Hz 7 XWGA 1366x768 60Hz EN 10 INSTALLATION To install the monitor to your host system please follow the steps as given below Steps 1 1 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 If the monitor still does not function properly please refer to the troubleshooting section to diagnose the problem EN 11 USER CONTROLS 0 Power Switch Power LED To turn the monitor ON or OFF Lights up to indicate the power is turned ON Using the Shortcut Menu Press the function button to open the shortcut menu The shortcut menu lets you quickly select the most commonly accessed settings e
6. same image is displayed for hours In this case the screen is recovered slowly by changing the image or turning off the Power Switch for hours EN 1 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 Warnings Do not use this product near water Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table If the product falls it could be seriously damaged Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product
7. TABLE OF CONTENTS Special notes ON LCD monitors ese nea 1 Information for your safety and comfort iese sesse es ees ee 2 MITA Ted ole RE AE N A AR IE 5 Attaching Removing the base iis ee ed ee rea 6 Screen position adjustment mn 6 Connecting the power cord mcee nenea nana ana 7 Safety Preta ON essasi dat ea Ee AE WER tote tomes etter came ee 7 Cleaning your Monitor er e aa eds ea ala aaa aaa d 7 POWErSAVING ESE se ER a ai iei ta li iai aant aa a 8 BDE LR Di ilie tona Ei Sona iai ae d 8 Connector Pin Assignment esse ee ee ee ee nea 9 Standard Timing Table si ER ES GE EA ul 10 installation ss catia aa EG EG ir a EG GEE EO et 11 User controls ee eee eee nana ee ee nana ee Ee Ge eee 12 Trouble ti INC steek ca tt we er He ee oe a 18 SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem NOTES e 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 e You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use e The LCD screen has effective pixels of 99 99 or more It may include blemishes of 0 01 or less such as a missing pixel or a pixel lit all of the time e Due to the nature of the LCD screen an afterimage of the previous screen may remain after switching the image when the
8. fety department The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor using a footrest or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort Observe the following tips refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture avoid slouching forward and or leaning backward stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles EN 3 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 contrast displays could stress your eyes The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain Eyes Rest your eyes frequently Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out Keep your display clean Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display Adjust the display br
9. ightness and or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity Eliminate glare and reflections by placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source minimizing room light by using drapes shades or blinds using a task light changing the display s viewing angle using a glare reduction filter using a display visor such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display s top front edge Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle Avoid looking at bright light sources such as open windows for extended periods of time Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive Take short breaks regularly and often Perform some stretching exercises Breathe fresh air as often as possible Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body Warning We do not recommend using the product on a couch or bed If this is unavoidable work for only short periods take breaks regularly and do some stretching exercises For more information and help in recycling please visit the following websites Worldwide http www acer group com public Sustainability EN 4 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 e LCD Monitor EET
10. s the MENU key to open the OSD You can use the OSD to adjust the picture quality OSD position and general settings For advanced settings please refer to following page Adjusting the picture quality Picture eColor Management Brightness Contrast H Position V Position Focus Clock Colour Temp Auto Config AUTOR il 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD 2 Using the keys select E Picture from the OSD Then navigate to the picture element you wish to adjust 3 Use the a m keys to adjust the sliding scales 4 The Picture menu can be used to adjust the current Brightness Contrast Colour Temp Auto Config and other image related qualities EN 14 Adjusting the OSD position Enter 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD 2 Using the directional keys select OSD from the on screen display Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust EN 15 Adjusting the setting Setting Wide Mode DDC CI On ACM OFF Input VGA Language English Reset Exit 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD 2 Using the keys select Setting from the OSD Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust 3 The Setting menu can be used to adjust the screen Menu Language and other important settings EN 16 Product information Information 1366x768 H 48KHz V 60Hz Y VGA Input S N ETL5309 132635038083742 Enter 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD 2 Using the
11. ting instructions Note Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions 2 since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition LCD Pixel Statement The LCD unit is produced with high precision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer Long work periods bad posture poor work habits stress inadequate working conditions personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome tendonitis tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders The following symptoms may appear in the hands wrists arms shoulders neck or back numbness or a burning or tingling sensation aching soreness or tenderness pain swelling or throbbing stiffness or tightness coldness or weakness If you have these symptoms or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and or pain related to computer use consult a physician immediately and inform your company s health and sa
12. unications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device com plies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device ma y not cause harmful in terference and 2 this device m ust accept any interferen ce receiv ed incl uding interference that may cause undesired operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product LCD Monitor Model Number KX1563 SKU Number KX1563 xxxxxx x 0 9 a z A Z or Blank Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 333 West San Carlos St Suite 1500 San Jose CA 95110 U S A Contact Person Acer Representative Phone No 254 298 4000 Fax No 254 298 4147 EN 19
13. will be installed SAFETY PRECAUTION Avoid placing the monitor or any other heavy object on the power cord to avoid damage to the cable Do not expose the monitor to rain excessive moisture or dust Do not cover the ventilation slots or openings of the monitor Always put the monitor in a place where there is adequate ventilation Avoid placing the monitor against a bright background or where sun light or other light sources may reflect on the face of the monitor Place the monitor just below eye level Handle with care when transporting the monitor Refrain from giving shock or scratch to the screen as screen is fragile CLEANING YOUR MONITOR Please carefully follow the below guidelines when cleaning the monitor Always unplug the monitor before cleaning Use a soft cloth to wipe the screen and cabinet front and sides EN 7 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 LED on we Power Saving 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 DDC To make your installation easier the monitor is able to Plug and Play with your system if your system also supports DDC protocol The DDC Display Data Channel is a communication protocol through which the

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