Acer X203wb Users Guide

							
EnglishInstallation
To install the monitor on your host system, please follow the steps below:
Steps 
1 Connect the video cable
a Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off.
b Connect the VGA video cable to the computer. 
c Connect the digital cable (only for dual-input models).
(1) Make sure both the monitor and computer are switched off.
(2) Connect one end of the 24-pin DVI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computers port.
2 Connect the power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor,  then to a properly grounded AC 
outlet.
3 Turn on the monitor and computer Turn on the monitor first, then the  computer. This sequence is very 
important.
4 If the monitor does not function properly,  please refer to the             
troubleshooting section to diagnose the problem.
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User controls
Front panel controls
1     Power LED: Lights up to indicate the power is turned on. 
2     Power Switch : Turn the power on or off. 
3.4   < / >  : Press < or > to navigate to the desired function, press Enter to   
            select the function. Press < or > to change the settings of the   
           current function. 
5     Menu/Enter : Activate the OSD menu when the OSD is off or activate 
                  / deactivate the adjustment function when the OSD is on. 
6    Auto adjust button/Exit : 
  a. When the OSD menu is active, this button will act as the exit key    (exit OSD menu). 
  b. When the OSD menu is inactive, press this button for two seconds to   
      activate the Auto Adjustment function. The Auto Adjustment function   
      is used to set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus. 
7   Empowering Key/Exit : 
a. When the OSD menu is active, this button will act as the exit key    (exit OSD menu). 
b. When the OSD menu is inactive, press this button to select scenario   
  mode. 
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1 Press the Menu button to activate the OSD window. 
2 Press  < or  > to select the desired function. 
3 Press the  Menu button again to select the function that you want to 
adjust. 
4 Press  < or  > to change the settings  of the current function. 
5 To exit and save, select the exit function. If you want to adjust any other  function, repeat steps 2 to 4.
A.Acer eColor Management:  If Acer eColor Management is selected, 
the Acer eColor Management OSD will appear.
B. User:  If User is selected, the standard OSD will appear. 
   I. Only analog-input mode                                  II. Only digital-input mode
 
						

							
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Acer eColor Management
•Operation instructions
1 Press the  Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management 
OSD and access the scenario modes.
2 Press < or > to select the mode.
3 Press the Auto-adjust button to  confirm the mode and run Auto 
Adjust.
•Features and benefits
Main 
menu 
iconSub menu itemDescription
User mode User-defined. Settings can be fine-tuned to  suit any situation.
Text mode Optimal balance of brightness and contrast to  prevent eyestrain. The most comfortable way 
to read onscreen text.
Standard mode Default settings. Reflects native display  capability.
Graphic mode Enhances colors and emphasizes fine detail.  Pictures and photographs appear in vibrant 
colors with sharp detail.
Movie mode Displays scenes in clearest detail. Presents  great visuals, even in unsuitably-lit 
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Main 
menu 
iconSub 
menu 
icon
Sub menu itemDescription
Contrast Adjusts the contrast between the  foreground and background of the 
screen image.
Brightness  Adjusts the backgr ound brightness of the 
screen image.
ACM ACM (Adaptive Contrast Management)  ACM On/Off switch, default  Off. 
Focus Adjusts picture focus (available in analog  mode only).
Clock Adjusts the picture clock (available in  analog mode only).
H. Position Adjusts the horizontal position (available  in analog mode only).
V. Position Adjusts the vertical position (available in  analog mode only).
N/A Warm Sets the color temperature to warm  white.
N/A Cool Sets the color temp erature to cool white.
User/red Adjusts red intensity.
User/green Adjusts green intensity.
User/blue Adjusts blue intensity.
 
						

							
EnglishTroubleshooting
Before sending your LCD monitor for servicing, please check the 
troubleshooting list below to see if you can self-diagnose the problem.
VGA mode
ProblemLED statusRemedy
No picture visible Blue Using  the OSD, adjust brightness and 
contrast to maximum or reset to their 
default settings.
Off Check the power switch.
Check if the power cord is properly 
connected to the monitor.
Amber Check if the video signal cable is  properly connected at the back of 
monitor.
Check if the computer system is 
switched on and in power saving/
standby mode.
Unstable picture Check if the specification of graphics  adapter and monitor is in compliance 
which may be causing the input signal 
frequency mismatch.
Abnormal  picture Image is missing,  off-center, too 
large or too 
small on the 
screen.Using
 the OSD, adjust focus, clock, H-
position and V-position with non-
standard signals.
Check the display setting on your 
system. In case of a missing image, 
please select another resolution or 
vertical refresh rate.
Wait for a few seconds after adjusting 
the size of the image before changing 
or disconnecting the signal cable or 
switching off the monitor.
 
						

							
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DVI mode
ProblemLED statusRemedy
No picture visible Blue Using th e OSD, adjust brightness and 
contrast to maximum or reset to their 
default settings.
Off Check the power switch.
Check if the AC power cord is properly 
connected to the monitor.
Amber Check if the video signal cable is  properly connected at the back of 
monitor.
Check that the computer system is 
switched on and in power saving/
standby mode.