Acer FP553 User manual

Acer LCD Color Monitor
English

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such revision or changes.
1. The AC adapter isolates this equipment from the AC supply.
2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
or aerosol cleaners. Use a soft cloth to clean the monitor housing and a
tape to stick dust and fingerprints on the screen panel.
3. Slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet are provided for
ventilation. They must not be blocked or covered. 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.
4. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult
your dealer or local power company.
5. Never push objects of any kind, or spill liquid of any kind into this product.
6. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. If any above-
mentioned misuse or other accident (dropping, miss-operations) occurs,
contact qualified service personnel for servicing.
7. The power supply cord serves as a power disconnect device for plug gable
equipment. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
shall be easily accessible.
Hardware Installation.................................................................................2
Software Installation..................................................................................3
Adjusting the monitor................................................................................7
Frequently Asked .......................................................................................8
Questions (FAQ).........................................................................................8
Pixel errors & Supported operating modes.............................................10
Technical Data............................................................................................11

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Hardware Installation
Hardware InstallationHardware Installation
Hardware Installation
!Warning!!
For the reason of safety you have to pull the base out to prevent
from tipping.
1. Make sure that the computer and monitor’s power are both turned off . Please
follow the steps to install your LCD monitor.
a. Pull the base out.
b. Connect the power cord to your LCD
monitor.
c. Connect the VGA-Cable, that is directly
attached to the monitor, to the VGA output
of the graphics card on the computer.
2. Connect the power cord at the back of the monitor to an AC power socket.
Please make sure, that the socket is not blocked or covered, so you can
disconnect the unit from AC supply if you need to. Your monitor is equipped with
an automatic power supply for a voltage range from 100 to 240 Volt at a
frequency of 50 to 60 Hz. Be sure that your local power is within the supported
range. If you are unsure, ask your electricity supplier.
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Software Installation
Software InstallationSoftware Installation
Software Installation
a) Microsoft Windows
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95 /
98 / 2000
If you are using Windows95 , Windows98 or Windows2000 as an
operating system you have to set up the correct monitor driver.
Windows

95
The first time you start Windows with a new monitor, the system will detect it
and automatically installs the driver for plug and play displays. To install the
current driver from DISK, proceed as follows:
1. Click “Start“ then “Settings“.
2. Double click the “display“ icon in the control panel.
3. From the “Display properties“ window, select the “Settings“ tab.Click the
“Advanced properties“button in the bottom right corner.
4. Select the “monitor“ tab.Click the “change“ button in the top right corner.
5. Now click the “Have disk“ button in the bottom right corner. Another
window appears, select the “Search“ button.
6. The drive selection is located at the bottom of the window in the centre.
Insert the DISK supplied with your monitor into your computer.
7. In the field of drive selection, change to the floppy driver. The current
driver files are located there. Press “OK“ and the window closes.
8. By pressing “OK“ again in the next window you will be given a list of
compatible devices. Select the model of your monitor from the list and
press “OK” again.
9. Now you are back to “Advanced graphics properties“.Close this window
by clicking “OK “ and confirm the following messages with “Yes“ Click
“OK “ and “Yes“once more. The installation is now complete. You can
now close “Display Properties“.
Windows

98
The first time you start Windows with a new monitor, the system will detect it
and automatically starts the “Add new hardware wizard“. Carry out the
instructions beginning at step 4.
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1. Open the control panel and double click on the "Display" icon.
2. From the "display properties" window, select the "Settings" tab.Click the
"Advanced properties" button in the bottom right corner.
3. Select the "monitor" tab. Click the "change" button in the top right corner.
4. Now the"Add new hardware wizard" opens. Confirm by pressing the
"Continue" button. Select "Search for a driver better than the one
currenly used" and press "Continue".
5. Insert the DISK supplied with your monitor and press on the "Search"
field in the bottom right corner. Now select your floppy disk drive.
6. Press on "OK" again and then on "Continue" in the "Add new hardware
wizard". The driver will now be installed. Close all windows to complete
the installation.
7. Now a window "Insert Disk" emerges and one file "FP553.cat" cannot
be found. Click "Skip File" to continue. This action will not harm your
system or monitor. Close the "Display Properties" window and now the
driver is installed to your computer.
Windows

2000
The first time you start Windows with a new monitor, the system will detect it
and automatically starts the “Add new hardware wizard“. Carry out the
instructions beginning at step 4.
1. Click “Start“ then “Settings“.
2. Open the control panel and double click on the “Display“ icon. From the
“display properties“ window, select the “Settings“ tab. Click the
“Advanced properties“button in the bottom right corner.
3. Select the “monitor“ then click “Properties“
4. Select “Driver“ tab then click “Update Dirver“. The “Upgrade Device
Driver Wizard“ will pop up .Then Click “Next“.
5. Select “Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can
choose a specitic driver“ then click “Next“.
6. In the next window, click “Have Disk“, then “Install From Disk“ window
will pop up, click “Browse“,the “Located File“ will pop up . In this
window ,click on the arrow ( ) of “Look in“ box , then select your floppy
disk driver.
7. Click “Open“ twice, then click “OK“. Select the model of your monitor
from the list in the next window then click “Next” twice.
8. The “Digital Signature Not fonnd“ window will appear , click “Yes“, then
click “Finish“.
9. Now the new driver is installed to your computer.

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b) Choosing the best resolution
Due to the technology of an LCD monitor, it always provides a fixed
resolution. For this monitor, it is a resolution of 1024 x 768.This is called the
so-called native resolution, which also represents the maximal resolution.
Lower resolutions are displayed on a full screen through an interpolation
circuit. Flaws do occur with the interpolated resolution compared to the
native resolution. If you want to have all the advantages of LCD technology
you must use the native resolution. Using Windows95/ 98 / 2000 you can
change the resolution as follows:
1. Double-click the "Display" icon in the control panel.
2. From the "Display properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. There is
a slider on the right-hand side in the middle of the window. There you
can alter the resolution.
3. Set a resolution of 1024x768.
4. In the subsequent windows press: "Apply", "OK" and "Yes".
5. You can now close "Display Properties".
c) Refresh Rate Selection
There is no need to choose the highest possible refresh rate on a LC display.
It is not technically possible for an LC display to flicker. Even at a refresh
rate of 60 Hz you will get an absolutely flicker-free image. More important is
that you make sure that you use one of the factory modes. In contrast to a
modern CRT monitor, which is a multi-scan monitor, this model is a multi-
frequency monitor. This means, the best results are only obtained by using
the factory modes. You will find a table with the factory modes in this user´s
guide. For the native resolution of 1024x768, these, for example, are 60, 70
and 75 Hertz, not 72 Hz, however. In Windows95/ 98 / 2000 you can
change the refresh rate as follows:
1. Double click the "Display" icon in the control panel.
2. From the "Display properties" window, select the"Settings" tab. Click the
"Advanced properties" button in the bottom right corner.
3. Select the "Adapter“ tab. The refresh rate selection field is located in the
centre at the bottom of the window.
4. Choose a refresh rate from the table with the factory modes, which can
be found in the user´s guide, and select this in the settings field.
5. In the subsequent windows press: "Apply", "OK" and "Yes".
6. You can now close "Display Properties".

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d) Picture Optimisation
The easiest way to obtain an optimal picture is by using the iKey function. If
you are still not satisfied with the result, you can still attempt to enhance the
image by means of manual adjust.
1. Start the auto.exe program from the DISK supplied with the monitor. A
test pattern appears.
2. You can access the OSD menu by pressing the “Enter“ button on the
monitor.
3. Use Left/Right key on the monitor to navigate to the Geometry submenu
and then press “Enter“.
4. Use Left/Right key on the monitor to navigate to Pixel Clock submenu
and press “Enter“ to enter to the adjustment submenu. Use Left/Right
key to tune the number of Pixel clock until the optimum picture appeard
on your monitor.
5. Press “Exit“ to go back to the previous menu. If you need further
adjustment, press Left/Right key to select Phase submenu. Use
Left/Right key to tune the number of Phase until the optimum picture
appears on your monitor. Press “Exit“ key three times to exit OSD.
If you are still not satisfied with the result, repeat the procedure using a
different refresh rate.
You must use one of the factory modes. If the iKey is not working, or the
“NON PRESET MODE“message is on the OSD you are not using one of the
supported modes. If you are having difficulties generating a supported mode,
ask the manufacturer of your graphics card for assistance.

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Adjusting the
Adjusting theAdjusting the
Adjusting the monitor
monitormonitor
monitor
ikey
Exit Enter Power
Exit Enter
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Power
There are 6 keys for user’s control which includes “Power“, “iKey“, “Exit“,
“Enter“ and “Left/Right key“. The following descriptions are the introduction
of these keys.
1. “Power“: Turn the power on or off.
2. “iKey“: Adjust vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock
automatically.
3. “Exit“ key: Back to previous menu or exit OSD.
4. “Enter“ key: Enter sub-menu; select items.
5. “Left/Right key“: Left/Right adjustment. Hot key for Brightness/Contrast
adjustment.
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Frequently Asked
Frequently AskedFrequently Asked
Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ)
Questions (FAQ)Questions (FAQ)
Questions (FAQ)
The image is blurred:
- Read the chapter, Installation/Adjustment and then select the correct
resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these
instructions.
- Do you use a VGA extension cable?
Remove the extension cable for the test. Is the image now in focus? If not,
optimise the image working on the description in the chapter,
Installation/Adjustment. It is normal for blurring to occur due to
conduction losses in extension cables. You can minimise these losses by
using an extension cable with better conduction quality or with a built-in
booster.
- Does the blurring only occur at resolutions lower than the native
(maximum) resolution?
Read the chapter Installation/Adjustment. Select the native resolution.
Pixel errors can be seen:
- One of several pixels are permanently black, one or more pixels are
permanently white, one or more pixels are permanently red, green, blue
or another color.
Read the chapter “Pixel error”.
The image has a faulty color appearance:
- It has a yellowey, bluey or pink appearance.
On the monitor press the "Enter" button and using the Left/Right key
move to the "Miscellaneous" menu. Select the "Recall" item and press
"Enter". If the image is still not correct and the OSD also has a fault color
appearance, then one of the three primary colors is missing in the signal
input. Now check the VGA cable contacts. If any pins are bent or broken
off, then contact your dealer or read the chapters for additional help and
service.
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No image can be seen:
- Is the prompt on the display illuminated in green?
If the LED is illuminated in green, then press the "Enter" button on the
monitor to access the On Screen Display. If the message "NON PRESET
MODE" appears there, read the chapter Installation/Adjustment.
- Is the prompt on the display illuminated in orange?
If the LED is illuminated in orange, then the power management mode is
active. Press a button on the computer keyboard or move the mouse. If
that does not help, then check the VGA cable contacts. If any pins are
bent or broken off, then contact your dealer or read the chapters for
additional help and service.
- Is the prompt on the display not illuminated at all?
Check the power supply mains socket, the external power supply and the
mains switch.
The image is or distorted, flashes or flickers:
- Read the chapter, Installation/Adjustment and then select the correct
resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these
instructions.
The image is displaced in one direction:
- Read the chapter, Installation/Adjustment and then select the correct
resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these
instructions.
Need More Help?
If your problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your
place of purchase or e-mail us at: [e-mail]

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Pixel errors & Supported
Pixel errors & SupportedPixel errors & Supported
Pixel errors & Supported
Operating mode
Operating modeOperating mode
Operating modes
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Due to the technology used to build LCD-modules, pixel errors are unavoidable. A
standard 1024 x 768 display has 786,432 pixels. Each pixel consists of three subpixels
(red, green and blue), which means there are 2,359,296 subpixels. This is also the
number of driver transistors needed. If you wanted to make sure that every transistor
on an LCD display is working properly, i.e. that there are no pixel failures, an
enormous amount of waste would be produced and the price would also be exorbitant.
Error rates have to be specified in order to produce LCD panels for a fair price. These
error rates are given to us by the panel manufacturers.
FP553
Incoming display mode(Input timing)
Resolution Horizontal
Frequency
(KHz)
Vertical
Frequency
(Hz)
Pixel
Frequency
(MHz) Comment Actual Display
Resolution
640x350 31.47(P) 70.08(N) 25.17 DOS 1024X675
720x400 31.47(N) 70.08(P) 28.32 DOS
640x480 31.47(N) 60.00(N) 25.18 DOS
640x480 37.86(N) 72.80(N) 31.50 VESA
640x480 37.50(N) 75.00(N) 31.50 VESA
800x600 35.16(P) 56.25(P) 36.00 VESA
800x600 37.88(P) 60.32(P) 40.00 VESA
800x600 48.08(P) 72.19(P) 50.00 VESA
800x600 46.87(P) 75.00(P) 49.50 VESA
1024x768 48.36(N) 60.00(N) 65.00 VESA
1024x768 56.48(N) 70.10(N) 75.00 VESA
1024x768 60.02(P) 75.00(P) 78.75 VESA
Full screen
1024X768
• Modes, which are not listed in the above table, may not be supported.
For an optimal picture it is recommended to choose a mode listed in
the table.
• You have 12 available modes compatible with Windows. .
• It can happen that the image is disrupted. This can occur as a result of
a signal frequency from the VGA card, which does not correspond with
the usual standard. This is not, however, an error. You can improve
this situation by altering an automatic setting or by manually changing
the phase setting and the pixel frequency from the "Geometry" menu.
• If you switch off the monitor, interference lines can occur on your
screen. But do not be concerned about this, as it is normal.
• To extend the service life of the product, we recommend that you use
your computer's power management function.
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