Acer View 56c User Manual

AcerView 56c

Color Monitor

15” (38cm) CRT Size,

13.7” (34.8cm) Max. Viewable Area

User’s Manual

related information of your monitor in the space

below. The serial number is on the back of the

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Disclaimer

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For the convenience of service, write following

product.

Monitor Information

Product Name: AcerView 56c Serial Number: Date of Purchase:

Dealer Information

Dealer: Telephone Number: Address:

Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Incorporated. Other brands and product names and trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Safety Instructions

The AC plug isolates this equipment from the AC supply. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid

cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom 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.

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.

This product should be operated with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug

having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to make the necessary outlet changes.

Never push objects of any kind, or spill liquid of any kind into this product. 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, mis-operations) occurs, contact qualified service personnel for servicing.

Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your PC box) for

this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SVT/SJT, VDE approved or its equivalent.

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.

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FCC Class B

Radio Frequency Interference Statement

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 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 communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Notice:

The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Caution:

If you find some parts of the monitor display discolored due to magnetic fields

generated by electrical facilities or appliances, turn off the monitor for at least 15 minutes. The degaussing circuit of the monitor will eliminate the discoloration.

Do not remove the monitor from its swivel base while the power is on to prevent

discoloration. If discoloration occurs, follow the above-mentioned procedure for adjustment.

Shielded power cord and interface cable, if any, must be used in order to comply

with the emission limits of FCC Class B digital device.

CE Declaration

This monitor, AcerView 56c, complies with 72/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC modified by 92/31/ECC. These directives refer to EMC.

Canadian Department of Communications Regulatory Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents.........................................................................................vi

Chapter 1 Introduction..................................................................................... 1-1

Unpacking the Package.............................................................................. 1-1

Features..................................................................................................... 1-1

Power Management.................................................................................... 1-2

Chapter 2 Getting Started ...............................................................................2-1

Installing the Swivel Base............................................................................ 2-1

Installing the Monitor...................................................................................2-3

Chapter 3 Adjusting the Monitor.....................................................................3-1

A Look at the Control Panel ........................................................................ 3-1

Adjusting the Monitor..................................................................................3-1

Panel key introduction:....................................................................... 3-1

Selecting page and making adjustments.............................................3-2

Page 1 Display control.............................................................3-2

Page 2 Degaussing and Color Weighting.................................. 3-3

Page 3 User Mode Display ...................................................... 3-4

Timing Setting............................................................................................3-4

Reset to Defaults........................................................................................ 3-5

Factory Preset Timings...............................................................................3-5

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Useful Hints ................................................4-1

Troubleshooting.......................................................................................... 4-1

Maintenance............................................................................................... 4-2

Need More Help? .......................................................................................4-2

Chapter 5 Specifications.................................................................................5-1

Introduction

Unpacking the Package

Check following items. If they are missing or damaged, consult your place of purchase immediately.

ü Color monitor

ü Swivel base

ü User’s manual

ü Power cord ü

Locate the model name and the serial number labeled on the back of your monitor. Write down the related information of your monitor and dealer in the space on page ii for future reference.

Features

Your AcerView 56c has the following features:

ü Plug’n Play Compatibility

With its DDC1 and DDC2, it is compatible with Plug’n Play feature of Windows 95.

1-1 Introduction

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