Atec AL181N User manual

Before Use
●The information in this user manual is subject to change without notice.
●This user manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright.
All rights are reserved. No part of this user manual may be reproduced, photocopied,
transcribed, translated or transmitted in whatsoever from without the prior permission of
the manufacturer.
●The size and appearance of this monitor may be changed for improvement without
notice.
●Damage caused by using the unauthorized components or disregard of the information
and cautions in this user manual is not covered by the warranty service.
●If you have problem with your monitor, please check TroubleShooting in this user
manual before asking for help service center.

Unpacking
After opening the box, make sure the following items are provided with the monitor.
If you find that any of these items is missing or appears damaged, contact your
dealer immediately.
Optional
DVI Cable
Power Cord
DC Adapter
User Manual
VGA Signal Cable
Monitor
Audio Cable
Audio(RCA) Cable
Video(RCA) Cable
S-Video Cable
Diskette
(Monitor Driver)
The actual monitor and accessories may differ from those shown on the above figures.
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USB Cable Remote Control TV Tuner

CONTENTS
1.1 Features …………………………………………………………………… 1-2
1.2 Before You Use …………………………………………………………… 1-3
Caution When Using the Power ……………………………………… 1-3
Caution when Installing the Monitor …………………………………… 1-4
Caution when Moving the Monitor …………………………………… 1-5
Caution when Using the Monitor ……………………………………… 1-6
1.3 Monitor Overview ………………………………………………………… 1-8
Front Side …………………………………………………………………… 1-8
Rear Side …………………………………………………………………… 1-9
1.4 Connecting the Peripheral Devices ………………………………… 1-10
1.5 Tilting Swiveling the Monitor ………………………………………… 1-14
Chapter 1 Installing the Monitor
Chapter 2 Installing the Monitor Driver
2.1 Installing the Monitor Driver Under Windows…………………… 2-2
Windows 98/ME …………………………………………………………… 2-2
Windows 2000 ……………………………………………………………… 2-3
Windows XP ………………………………………………………………… 2-4
2.2 Installing the Monitor Driver Under Linux………………………… 2-7
Linux …………………………………………………………………………… 2-7

CONTENTS
Chapter 3 Adjusting the OSD (On Screen Display)
Menu
A.1 TroubleShooting ………………………………………………………… A-2
The window doesn’t show anything …………………………………… A-2
The color of the window is not normal ………………………………… A-3
The window is under a bias toward one side, or is not centrally
positioned …………………………………………………………………… A-3
A faint letter is shown, or the phase is out of focus. Noise is also
generated horizontally …………………………………………………… A-4
A.2 Specification ……………………………………………………………… A-5
Appendix Troubleshooting/Specification
3.1 Selecting and Adjusting the OSD(On Screen Display) Menu
………………………………………………………………………………… 3-2
Selecting and Adjusting the OSD Menu ……………………………… 3-2
3.2 The OSD(On Screen Display) Menu Functions ………………… 3-4
OSD Main Menu …………………………………………………………… 3-4
OSD Sub Menu …………………………………………………………… 3-5

CE Conformity Notice
The Product herewith complies with requirements of the Low Voltage Directive
73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and carries the ‘CE’ mark accordingly.
Confirms to the following hamonized European standards have been applied:
EMC : EN 55022 Class B: 1998
EN 55024: (EN 61000-4-2: 1995, A1:1998, EN61000-4-3:1996, EN 61000-4-4: 1995,
EN61000-4-5: 1995, EN61000-4-4: 1996, EN61000-4-8:1993 and
EN61000-4-11:1994)
EN61000-3-3: 1995, A1:98, A2:98
EN61000-3-3: 1995
FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide resonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If turning the equipment off and
on, the user id encouraged to try to correct the interference by one more of the fol-
lowing measures :
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment an receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet in a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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Features
Before You Use
Monitor Overview
Connecting the Peripheral
Devices.
Tilting and Swiveling the
Monitor
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5

1.1 Features
1-2
Adopt the 18.1” LCD(Liquid Crystal Display) Narrow Bezel panel which allows you
efficient use in a small space due to the slim design with wild screen.
Adopt the 18.1” TFT LCD Narrow Bezel Panel
High quality screen through direct digital signal from the computer.
Support DVI (Digital Video Interface)
It gives user an amplified stereo sound through internally installed speakers(2W).
AUDIO
The VESA DPMS(Display Power Management Signaling) function is available to reduce
power consumption by automatically switching the computer into the power saving mode if
the system doesn’t operate for a fixed period of time.
Power Consumption Economy Function
It can be embedded to use the USB without an external Hub.
Support the USB Ports (Optional)
Enable to watch TV after connecting antenna cable.
Enable to watch TV (Optional)

1.2 Before You Use
Installing the Monitor
1-3
For your safety and the protection of your monitor, follow these precautions.
Caution When Using the Power
●Don’t plug the power adapter into a non-grounding power
outlet.
●Never touch the power plug with wet hands.
An electric shock accident may occur.
●Don’t plug with other electrical cords into one power outlet.
An electric shock or fire accident may occur.
●Only use the adapter provided with the monitor.
An electric shock or fire accident may occur.
●Don’t use a power cord or plug that is frayed or damaged.
An electric shock or ignition may be caused.
●Insert the plug completely so that the power supply unit can
be connected tightly.
Unsafe power connection may cause a fire.

1-4
●Pull the power cord out when the monitor is not used for a long
time, or while you are away.
A dust covering may cause an electric shock, electric leakage, of fire
by heat generation, ignition, and insulation degradation.
●Select a cool, dry area and protect your monitor from
extremes in temperature, humidity, dust and smoke.
Accidents of electric shock, fire or failure may occur.
●Avoid direct sunlight or any other source of heat such as a
fireplace.
A fire or electric shock accident may be caused.
●Keep the power cord from proximity to a heating instrument.
The covering material of the cord may melt, causing a fire or
electric shock.
●Grasp the power plug at the base to remove it form the wall,
and pull firmly but gently.
If you yank at the cord the wire may be broken, causing ignition or
heat generation.
Caution When Installing the Monitor