Acer AL1701 User manual

Congratulations!
You have just purchased a TCO'99 approved and labelled product!
Your choice has provided you with a product developed for
professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the
burden on the environment and also to the further development of
environmentally adapted electronics products.
Why do we have environmentally labelled computers?
In many countries, environmental labelling has become an established
method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the
environment. The main problem, as far as computers and other
electronics equipment are concerned, is that environmentally harmful
substances are used both in the products and during their manufacture.
Since it is not so far possible to satisfactorily recycle the majority of
electronics equipment, most of these potentially damaging substances
sooner or later enter nature.
There are also other characteristics of a computer, such as energy
consumption levels, that are important from the viewpoints of both the
work (internal) and natural (external) environments. Since all methods
of electricity generation have a negative effect on the environment
(e.g. acidic and climate-influencing emissions, radioactive waste), it is
vital to save energy. Electronics equipment in offices is often left
running continuously and thereby consumes a lot of energy.
What does labelling involve?
This product meets the requirements for the TCO'99 scheme, which
provides for international and environmental labelling of personal
Page1-2 stands for
TCO’99 model only.
Please see back label
for model distinction.

computers. The labelling scheme was developed as a joint effort by
the TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees),
Svenska Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature
Conservation) and Statens Energimyndighet (The Swedish National
Energy Administration).
Approval requirements cover a wide range of issues: environment,
ergonomics, usability, emission of electric and magnetic fields, energy
consumption and electrical and fire safety.
The environmental demands impose restrictions on the presence and
use of heavy metals, brominated and chlorinated flame retardants,
CFCs (freons) and chlorinated solvents, among other things. The
product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer is
obliged to have an environmental policy which must be adhered to in
each country where the company implements its operational policy.
The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and/or
display, after a certain period of inactivity, shall reduce its power
consumption to a lower level in one or more stages. The length of time
to reactivate the computer shall be reasonable for the user.
Labelled products must meet strict environmental demands, for
example, in respect of the reduction of electric and magnetic fields,
physical and visual ergonomics and good usability.
On the Back page of this folder, you will find a brief summary of the
environmental requirements met by this product. The complete
environmental criteria document may be ordered from:

TCO Development
SE-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden
Fax: [phone]
Email (Internet): [e-mail]
Current information regarding TCO'99 approved and labelled
products may also be obtained via the Internet, using the address:
http://www.tco-info.com/
Environmental requirements
Flame retardants
Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires,
casings and housings. Their purpose is to prevent, or at least to delay
the spread of fire. Up to 30% of the plastic in a computer casing can
consist of flame retardant substances. Most flame retardants contain
bromine or chloride, and those flame retardants are chemically related
to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs. Both the flame
retardants containing bromine or chloride and the PCBs are suspected
of giving rise to severe health effects, including reproductive damage
in fish-eating birds and mammals, due to the bio-accumulative*
processes. Flame retardants have been found in human blood and
researchers fear that disturbances in foetus development may occur.
The relevant TCO'99 demand requires that plastic components
weighing more than 25 grams must not contain flame retardants with
organically bound bromine or chlorine. Flame retardants are allowed
in the printed circuit boards since no substitutes are available.
Cadmium
Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the
colour-generating layers of certain computer displays. Cadmium
damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The relevant
*Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within living
organisms

TCO'99 requirement states that batteries, the color-generating layers
of display screens and the electrical or electronics components must
not contain any cadmium.
Mercury
Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. It
damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The relevant
TCO'99 requirement states that batteries may not contain any mercury.
It also demands that mercury is not present in any of the electrical or
electronics components associated with the labelled unit.
CFCs (freons)
The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that neither CFCs nor HCFCs
may be used during the manufacture and assembly of the product.
CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards.
CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the
stratosphere, causing increased reception on earth of ultraviolet light
with e.g. increased risks of skin cancer (malignant melanoma) as a
consequence.
Lead**
Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and
capacitors. Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses,
causes lead poisoning. The relevant TCO´99 requirement permits the
inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed.
** Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are
Bio-accumulative.

Operation Instructions
Thank you for purchasing this monitor, a high-resolution multi-scan
color monitor.
Please read this guide thoroughly before installation.
FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
WARNING: (FOR FCC CERTIFIED MODELS)
This monitor has been tested and found compliant with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide proper protection against harmful
interference to a residential installation. This monitor generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy. Harmful interference to radio
communication may be led as a result if it‘s not properly installed and
used. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this monitor does cause serious
interference to radio or television reception, resetting the monitor may
determine it. Moreover, users are encouraged to correct interference
by doing one or more of the following:
! Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
! Move the monitor and the receiver further away from each other.
! Connect the monitor into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
! Consult your local dealer or an qualified technician.
FCC Warning:
To assure a continued FCC compliance, a user must use a grounded
power supply cord and the provided shielded video interface cable
with bonded ferrite cores. Also, any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this monitor would void the user‘s authority to
operate this device.
Note: If necessary, shielded interface cables and AC power cord must
be used to meet the emission level limits.
EMI Certification
The Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulation.
Cet appareil numerique de class B respecte toutes les exigences du
Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.

Content
Safety Precautions ......................................................................1
First Setup....................................................................................2
Front Panel Control ...................................................................3
Installation ...................................................................................3
How to install the Stand...............................................................4
How to uninstall the Stand...........................................................5
Using OSD Functions..................................................................6
Technical Information ...............................................................14
Care and Maintenance ...............................................................15
Troubleshooting.........................................................................15

Safety Precautions
This monitor is manufactured and tested on a ground principle
that a user’s safety comes first. However, improper use or
installation may result danger to the monitor as well as to the
user. Carefully go over the following WARNINGS before
installation and keep this guide handy.
WARNINGS:
# This monitor should be operated only at the correct power
sources indicated on the label on the rear end of the monitor.
If you’re unsure of the power supply in your residence,
consult your local dealer or power company.
# Do not try to repair the monitor yourself as it contains no
user-serviceable parts. The monitor should only be repaired
by a qualified technician.
# Do not remove the monitor cabinet. There is high-voltage
parts inside that may cause electric shock to human bodies,
even when the power cord is disconnected .
# Stop using the monitor if the cabinet is damaged. Have it
checked by a service technician.
# Put your monitor only in a clean, dry environment. Unplug
the monitor immediately if gets wet and consult your
service technician.
# Always unplug the monitor before cleaning it. Clean the
cabinet with a clean, dry cloth. Apply non-ammonia based
cleaner onto the cloth, not directly onto the glass screen.
# Keep the monitor away from magnetic objects, motors, TV
sets, and transformer.
# Do not place heavy objects on the cable or power cord.
# For PLUG CABLE EQUIPMENT, the Socket-outlet shall
be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
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First Setup
Congratulation for purchasing this monitor of high performance!
This monitor comes with the following accessories :
$ Video cable with 15 pin D-SUB connector.
$ Power cable.
$ User guide book.
Quick Installation
1. Connect video cable
Make sure both the monitor
and computer are powered
OFF. Connect the video cable
to the computer, then to the
monitor.
2. Connect power cord
Connect the power cord to a
properly grounded AC outlet,
then to the monitor.
3. Power-ON computer and
4. Windows users : Setting the
Timing Mode (Resolution and
Refresh Rate)
Example: 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz
Resolution Right-click on the
Windows desktop > Properties >
Settings > “Desktop Area”. Set
the resolution.
Refresh Rate (vertical frequency)
See your graphic card’s user
guide for instructions.
monitor
Power-ON the computer, then
Power-ON the monitor.

Front Panel Control
❶❷❸❹❺➏
%
ACTIVATE/EXIT OSD & SELECT DESIRED FUNCTION
' SCROLL DOWN/DECREASE ( POWER ON/OFF
) SCROLL UP/INCREASE * LED INDICATOR
Installation
❼❽
❼AC INLET
❽VGA INPUT
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How to install the Stand
(Fig1) (Fig2)
(Fig3) (Fig4)
1. Lay the monitor flat on a table with front face down (see Fig 1). Put a piece
of softclothon the table beforehandtopreventthe monitor from being
scratched.
2. Unpack the stand and mount it onto the monitor base with aligning it to the
hook (see Fig 2).
3. Slide the stand upward until it makes a click sound, indicating it is fixed
(see Fig 3).
4. Stand the monitor up (see Fig 4).
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Howto uninstall the Stand
(Fig1) (Fig2)
(Fig3) (Fig4)
(Fig 5)
1. Lay the monitor flat on a table with front face down (see Fig 1). Put a piece of
soft cloth on the table beforehand to prevent the monitor from being scratched.
2. Locate the hook on the stand (see Fig 2).
3. Holdthe monitor and stand withbothhands, and thenslowlypush the hook up
until hearinga clicksound(see Fig3).
4. Hold firmly the monitor with one hand and slide the stand downward with the
other hand(see Fig4). Slide it slowlyor youwill accidentallydamage the
monitor and stand (see Fig 5).
5. Then, you shall successfully uninstall the stand.
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Using OSD Functions
1. Press the ¬ button to display the main menu shown below.
2. Press the sor tbutton to scroll to the desired menu option.
3. Press the
- button to select the menu option.
4. Press the sor tbutton to select submenu option.
5. After making adjustment, press ¬ button to save changes and exit the
screen.
Main Menu
Auto Adjust : Auto adjust horizontal, position vertical position,
phase(Fine Tune) and Clock (H. Size).
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Contrast :Toadjust the foreground white level of screen image.
▲:increase contrast, ▼: decrease contrast
Brightness : Toadjust the background black level of screenimage.
▲: increase brightness, ▼:decrease brightness
ColorAdjust:Provides four presetcolor adjustments:
9300K, 6500K, 5400K, and User Color for improved brightness and
color saturation. Above preset colors were only guaranteed atdefault
contrast condition. Press button ②
②②
②to select the preset color.
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9300K --Adds blue to screen image for cooler white.
6500K --Adds to screen image for warmer white and richer red.
5400K --Adds green to screen image for a darker color.
User Color : Individual adjustments for red(R), green (G), blue (B).
1. Press button - to set adjustment and select next color to adjust.
2. Press tor sbutton to adjust selected color.
Information : Displays information regarding the current input
signal coming from the graphic card in your computer.
Note: See your graphic card user guide for more information
about changing the resolution and refresh rate.
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Image Adjust : Adjust Horizontal/ Vertical position ,H.Size, Fine Tune
and Sharpness.
H./V. Position: To adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the video.
H. Position:
s : moves screen to right, t : moves screen to left.
V. Position: s : moves screen to up, t: moves screen to down.
H. Size: Adjusts the width of screen image. tdecreases width of screen
image, sincreases width of screen image.
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Fine Tune:To adjustthe delay time. Press ▼or ▲to adjusttouser
preference.
Sharpness:Adjusts the clarity of a non-SXGA (1280x1024) signal.
Press ▼or ▲button to adjust.
Setup Menu : To setting Language Select, Resolution Notice, OSD
Position and OSD Time Out.
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Language Select:Allows the user to choose from available
languages.
Resolution Notice :There is a OSD message of "For best picture quality
change resolution to 1280 x 1024" displayed on the screen after 30 seconds
Powering ON or changing mode to lower resolutions (640 x 480/ 720 x 400
/ 800 x 600/ 1024 x 768), if the function was "enable". Above message
would not display on screen if it was disable.
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OSD Position :Press the ❷button to selectthe horizontal or
vertical OSD position.
Horizontal OSD Position horizontally repositions all OSD screens.
▲movesOSD right,▼movesOSD left.
Vertical OSD Position vertically repositions all OSDscreens.
▲moves OSD up, ▼moves OSD down.
OSD Time Out : Sets the length of time the Onscreen Display
screen is displayed before exiting.
Memory Recall:Return the adjustments back to factory settings.
Press the button ②
②②
②to select the Memory Recall menu option.
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Supporting Timing modes
Warning : Do not set the graphic card in your computer to exceed
these maximum refresh rates. Doing so may result in permanent
damage to your monitor.
VESA 640 x 480 @ 60Hz
VESA 640 x 480 @ 72Hz
VESA 640 x 480 @75Hz
VESA 800 x 600 @ 56Hz
VESA 800 x 600 @ 60Hz
VESA 800 x 600 @ 72Hz
VESA 800 x 600 @ 75Hz
MAC 832 x 624 @ 75Hz
VESA 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz
VESA 1024 x 768 @ 70Hz
VESA
1024 x 768 @ 75Hz
VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz
VESA 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz
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LCD Panel 17.0” TFT
Power Management Energy Star compliant VESA
DPMS compatible
< 2 W
Displayable Resolution SXGA1280 x 1024 max.VerticalFrequency75Hzmax.
Pixel Dimension 0.264 x 0.264 mm
LCD Display Color 262K (6 bits/color)
Viewing Angle 170/170, CR > 5
Tilt +20°, 0°
Contrast Ratio 450 : 1 (typical)
Brightness 300 cd/m2(typical)
Response Time 25 ms.
Active Display Area 337.9 mm x 270.3 mm
Temperature
Operating: 0°C ~ +40°C
Storage:-20°C~ +60°C
Compliance
Power Input Voltage AC100-240 V
Technical Information
Technical Specification
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UL, TÜV/GS, FCC-B, Energy Star, PSB, PSE,
TCO’99, C-Tick