Acer FP750 User manual

Acer FP750
LCD Color Monitor
17.0" (43.18 cm) LCD Panel Size
User's Manual

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Copyright ©2001by Acer Communications & MultimediaInc.All rights reserved. No partof this
publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated
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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 reg-
ister, 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 (drop-
ping, mis-operations) occurs, contact qualified service personnel for servicing.
7. The power supply cord serves as a power disconnect device for pluggable equipment. The
socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Disclaimer
Safety
Instructions
Copyright

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Table of Contents....................................................................................................... 2
Unpacking .................................................................................................................... 3
Views of the Monitor.................................................................................................. 4
Front View ..................................................................................................................... 4
Back View (1) ............................................................................................................... 4
Back View (2): Removal of rear cover and base cover ......................................... 5
Installation.................................................................................................................... 6
Hardware Installation .................................................................................................. 6
Monitor Security Lock Installation............................................................................... 8
Software Installation .................................................................................................... 9
Adjusting the Monitor ............................................................................................. 35
A Look at the Control Panel ..................................................................................... 35
Hot Key Mode ............................................................................................................ 35
Main Menu Mode ...................................................................................................... 36
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 39
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) .......................................................................... 39
Pixel errors ................................................................................................................... 40
Need More Help? ...................................................................................................... 40
Supported operating modes ................................................................................. 41
Specifications............................................................................................................ 42
Appendix: An Introduction to LCD Technology .............................................. 43
Principles of LCD Technology ................................................................................... 43
The TFT panel ............................................................................................................... 43
Important LCD parameters ...................................................................................... 44
Display errors .............................................................................................................. 44
Comparison of CRT & LCD monitors........................................................................ 46
Summary ..................................................................................................................... 46
Table
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Unpacking
Please check you have the following items. If they are missing or are damaged, please
contact the dealer immediately at which you purchased the good.
LCD monitor with signal cable
Quick Start Guide
CD-ROM
Power cord

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Views of the Monitor
Front View
Back View (1)

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Back View (2): Removal of rear cover and base cover
1. Power outlet 2. Audio jack
3. USB power outlet 4. Video cable
5. Kensington lock 6. USB port (downstream)
* Connect to peripherals
7. USB port (upstream)
* Connect to computer

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Installation
Hardware Installation
A. Make sure that the computer and monitor’s power are both turned off. Please fol-
low the steps to install your LCD monitor.
1. Lay the monitor on the desk. Take off the rear cover.
2. Then take off the base cover.
3. Connect the power cord to your LCD monitor. then connect audio cable to the Audio
Input of Acer LCD monitor.

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4. Put base cover back.
5. Put the rear cover back.
B. Connect the audio cable to your computer.
C. Connect the signal cable, which is directly attached to the monitor, to the VGA out-
put of the graphics card on the computer.
D. 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 elec-
tricity supplier.

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Monitor Security Lock Installation
The monitor can be secured to your desk or any other fixed object with Kensington lock security
product. The cable can be attached to a slot located on the rear of your monitor.
The Kensington lock is not Acer Accessory. It cannot be ordered from Acer. Contact your reseller
for more information.
USB Installation (Optional)
A USB-Hub is integrated in the base of your monitor pedestal. USB connectors automate peripheral
connection by using plug&paly installation procedures.
1. Insert the lock in the slot located on the
rear of the monitor.
2. Turn the key to lock the Security Lock.
3. Remove the key and store it in a safe
place.
1. Connect your USB Hub to your computer
with USB cable.
2. Connect USB compatible devices such as
a keyboard, mouse and so on to any of 2
downstream connectors.

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Software Installation
A. Microsoft®Windows®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 CD,
proceed as follows:
1. Insert “Acer LCD Monitor” CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Driver.
2. Click “Start” then “Settings”.
3. Double click the “display” icon in the control panel.

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4. From the “Display properties” window, select the “Settings” tab. Click the “Advanced Prop-
erties" button in the bottom right corner.
5. Select the “Monitor” tab. Click the “Change” button in the top right corner.

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6. Now click the “Have disk” button in the bottom right corner. Another window appears, select
the “Browse” button.
7. The drive selection is located at the bottom of the window in the center. Insert the CD supplied
with your monitor into your computer and select the CD-drive.
8. In the field above the drive selection, change to the "Drivers” folder. The current driver files are
located there. Press “OK” and the window closes.

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9. By pressing “OK” again in the next window you will be given a list of compatible devices.
Select “FP750” from the list and press “OK” again.
10. Now you are back to “Advanced Display Properties". Close this window by clicking “OK “
and confirm the following messages with “Yes ”. Click “OK” and “Ye s ” again. The installation
is now completed. You can close “Display Properties”.

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Windows98. To manually install or update the driver, perform the following steps:
1. Open the control panel and double-click "Display" icon.
2. From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. Click the "Advanced Prop-
erties" button in the bottom right corner.

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3. Select the "Monitor" tab. Click the "Change" button in the top right corner.
4. Now the "Update Device Driver Wizard" opens. Confirm by clicking "Next".

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5. Select "Display a list of all drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you
want." and press "Next".
6. Now click the “Have disk” button in the bottom right corner. Another window appears, select
the “Browse” button.

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7. The drive selection is located at the bottom of the window in the center. Insert the CD supplied
with your monitor into your computer and select the CD-drive.
8. By pressing “OK” again in the next window you will be given a list of compatible devices.
Select “FP750” from the list and press “Next” again.
9. A “Insert Disk” dialogue box appears. Click “OK”, and then click “Skip File”.

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10. Close “Update Device Driver Wizard” by click “Finish” to complete the installation.

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Windows 2000 . The first time you start Windows with a new monitor, the system will detect it
and automatically starts with the “Add New Hardware Wizard”. Carry out the instructions begin-
ning at step 4.
1. Insert “Acer LCD Monitor” CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Driver.
2. Click “Start” then “Settings”.
3. Open the control panel and double click on the “Display” icon.

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4. From the “Display Properties” window, select the “Settings” tab. Click the “Advanced Prop-
erties" button in the bottom right corner.
5. Select “Monitor” then click “Properties”.