WS231 User's Manual PREFACE FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and that may cause undesired operation. 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference FCC WARNING 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 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 the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: To comply with the limits for an FCC Class B computing device, always use the shielded signal cord supplied with this unit. The Federal Communications Commission warns that changes or modifications of the unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. i User's Manual CE mark for Class B ITE (Following European standard EN55022/1998; EN61000-3-2/1995; EN61000-3-3/1995, EN55024/1998, EN60950/1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11) Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Canadian Doc Notice For Class B Computing Devices This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications. "Le présent appareil numérique n'èmet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada" ii User's Manual Important Safety Instructions Please read the following instructions carefully. retained for future use. 1. This manual should be To clean the LCD Monitor screen, first, make sure the Monitor is in the power off mode. Unplug the Monitor from its power source before cleaning it. Do not spray liquid cleaners directly onto the unit. Stand away from the LCD Monitor and spray cleaning solution onto a rag. Without applying excessive pressure, clean the screen with the slightly dampened rag. Do not place your LCD Monitor near a window. Exposing the Monitor to rain, water, moisture or sunlight can severely damage it. Do not place anything on top of the Monitor-to-PC signal cord. Make sure the cord is placed in an area where it will not be stepped on. Do not apply pressure to the LCD screen. Excessive pressure may cause permanent damage to the display. Do not remove the cover or attempt to service this unit by yourself. You may void the warranty. Servicing of any nature should be performed only by an authorized technician. Safe storage of the LCD Monitor is in a range of minus 20 to plus 65 degrees Celsius (-4°F-149°F). Storing your LCD Monitor outside this range could result in permanent damage. If any of the following occurs, immediately unplug your Monitor and call an authorized technician. · · · The power or Monitor-to-PC signal cord is frayed or damaged. Liquid has been spilled onto the Monitor, or it has been exposed to rain. The Monitor has been dropped or the case has been damaged. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. The appliance should be disconnected from the mains by pulling the mains power cord/mains plug. The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. iii User's Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE.................................................................................................................. I TABLE OF CONTENTS....................................................................................... IV CHAPTER 1 ..............................................................................................................1 Your new LCD Monitor!........................................................................ 1 Unpacking.............................................................................................. 1 Identifying Components....................................................................... 2 The LCD Monitor -- Front View...................................................... 2 The LCD Monitor -- Rear View....................................................... 3 Adjusting the Viewing Angle ............................................................... 4 Connecting AC Power .......................................................................... 4 Connecting Video ................................................................................. 5 6Power Management System .............................................................. 6 CHAPTER 2 ..............................................................................................................7 The LCD Monitor's Display Controls .................................................. 7 The hotkey descriptions .................................................................... 13 APPENDIX A ..........................................................................................................16 TFT LCD Monitor Specifications ....................................................... 16 APPENDIX B ..........................................................................................................16 APPENDIX C ..........................................................................................................18 Troubleshooting Procedures............................................................. 18 iv CHAPTER 1 The LCD Monitor Your new LCD Monitor! Your LCD Monitor has been designed to be versatile, ergonomic and user-friendly. The LCD Monitor is capable of displaying most standards, from 640 x 480 VGA to 1600 x 1200 UXGA. The digital controls located on the front panel allow the user to easily adjust the Monitor's display parameters. The LCD Monitor's small footprint allows you more room in your workspace for other peripherals. Lightweight and compact, the LCD Monitor is the perfect solution for all type of users. Unpacking Before you unpack your LCD Monitor, prepare a suitable workspace for your LCD Monitor and computer. You need a stable, level and clean surface near a wall outlet. Even though the LCD Monitor uses very little power, you should put it in a location, which allows sufficient airflow to ensure that the LCD Monitor and your computer does not become too hot. Set up your LCD Monitor so that the panel doesn't face a window where sunlight often comes in. The glare caused by sunlight reflecting off the LCD Monitor's screen will make it difficult to see. After you unpack your LCD Monitor; make sure the following items are included in the box and in good condition: · LCD Monitor · · · · · · · · AC Adapter Monitor-to-PC Analog signal cable (15-pin) Monitor-to-PC Digital signal cable (24-pin) Power cord This user's manual CD Manual Frequently Asked Questions Quick Setup Guide 1 User's Manual If you find that any of these items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Do not throw away the packing material or shipping carton in case you need to ship or store the LCD Monitor in the future. Identifying Components The LCD Monitor has been designed to provide easy access to all controls and peripheral ports. The following figures will help you identify the LCD Monitor's controls and ports. The LCD Monitor -- Front View Figure 1-1: The LCD Monitor Panel and Controls 1. LCD Screen The RGB LCD Monitor Screen is capable of producing most display standards up to a maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200 (UXGA). Function Control Buttons These two buttons allow you to select one of the control functions. Press either the right or left control button to scroll through the menu items. Press the left function button to activate the OSD Menu. Adjustment Control Buttons These two buttons allow you to adjust the selected control function to accommodate your specific working environment. Press the right button to increase the setting of the selected control function and press the left button to decrease the setting of the selected control function. 2. 3. 2 User's Manual 4. Power Button and Port Select Push the button to turn the Monitor ON or OFF (push and hold the button for 2 seconds to switch between Analog or Digital input mode). Power-On Indicator This LED indicator lights when the power is on. The LED indicator will blink when the LCD Monitor is in Power Saving mode. 5. The LCD Monitor -- Rear View Figure 1-2: LCD Monitor's Rear Ports 1. Input signal ports The monitor has one 15-pin D-sub VGA connector and one 24-pin DVI connector (optional), the 24-pin DVI connector is for Digital signal if your PC has a graphic card with DVI connector. USB port (Optional) Connect the USB cable from this port to PC HOST. DC Power Jack Connect the AC power Adapter output cable to this connector 2. 3. 3 User's Manual Adjusting the Viewing Angle Your LCD Monitor is designed to allow you to adjust it to a comfortable viewing angle. Please see Figure 1-3. Figure 1-3: Angle Settings Connecting AC Power Please refer to the following instructions for connecting AC power to the LCD Monitor. Plug the female end of the power cable into the AC power connector. Plug the male end of the power cord into a wall socket. The plug on the power cable will vary according to the electrical standard in your area. Please refer to Figure 1-4. 4 User's Manual Figure 1-4: Connecting Power to the LCD Monitor Connecting Video 1. 2. Turn off your PC and the LCD Monitor before connecting your LCD Monitor to the computer. Connect one end of the VGA signal cable to the PC's D-sub VGA port and the other end to the monitor VGA port. Please refer to Figure 1-5. 5 User's Manual Figure 1-5: Connecting the LCD Monitor to the PC 3. 4. If your PC has a graphic card with a 24-pin DVI connector, you may connect it with the Digital 24-pin DVI signal cable. Make sure the signal cable head is securely connected to the VGA port of your PC. Tighten the connecting screws to ensure a secure connection. If both analog (15-pin D-sub VGA) and digital (24-pin DVI) input ports are connected at the same time, the signal input can be selected with the port select button. Please go to the next chapter for details. Power Management System The LCD Monitor complies with the VESA DPMS (version 1.0p) power management proposal. The VESA DPMS proposal provides four phases of power saving modes by detecting the horizontal or vertical sync signal. When the LCD Monitor is in power saving mode or detects an incorrect timing, the Monitor screen will go blank, and the power LED indicator will start to blink. 6 CHAPTER 2 The Display Controls The LCD Monitor's Display Controls The LCD Monitor features an intuitive, menu-driven, On-Screen Display (OSD). You can access the OSD any time when the PC is powered on. If the PC is in a power saving mode, or is powered off, the OSD is inaccessible. The OSD make the adjusting display settings quick and simple. Press the Left Function button to access the OSD and the Function buttons are used scroll through the menu items. Use the Adjustment buttons to make changes to the selected menu item. Please refer to Figure 2-1. Analog Input Mode (use 15 pin VGA port): Figure 2-1: The OSD Main Menu Main Menu Description: · DISPLAY · GEOMETRIC · COLOR · EXIT Display Setting parameters including Contrast, Brightness, Dos Graph/Text, and Auto Adjust. These setting parameters including Scale, Clock, Phase, H-Position, V-Position. Color temperature for standard CIE 9300°K, 6500°K, or user defined. · OSD-ADJUST OSD H-Position, OSD V-Position, Language, Information, Reset. 7 User's Manual The submenus for each are further described below: Display Setting sub Menu Figure 2-2: The Display Setting sub Menu Description: · CONTRAST · BRIGHTNESS · GRAPH/TEXT · AUTO ADJUST · EXIT Contrast adjustment. Backlight brightness adjustment. DOS 640x400 or 720x400 mode selection. To Auto-adjust ...