TABLE OF CONTENTS Monitor User’s Guide ..............3 Packing List ................3 Safety Information ..............3 LCD Monitor Features ..............5 Monitor Features ...................5 Setup Instructions ..............6 Monitor Base ..................6 Power Cord and Power Adapter ............6 Video Cable ...................8 Adjusting the Viewing Angle .............
If anything is missing or damaged, please contact MicronPC immediately. Look for the following items: • 17” LCD Monitor • F1700 LCD Monitor User’s Guide • 100/120 VAC rated Power Cord • External Power Adapter Brick (12 VDC) •...
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• The monitor must only be connected to the AC power source as indicated on the label. If you are unsure of the type of AC power available, ask your local power company. Only connect this monitor to a power outlet that matches the power requirements of this monitor. •...
LCD MONITOR FEATURES Monitor Features • 17-inch (43.2 cm) TFT Color LCD Monitor • 75 mm x 75 mm VESA Mounting Pad • ® EPA E NERGY • Ergonomic Design (complies with MPRII) • Space Saving, Compact Case Design The following occurrences are normal with an LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem.
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS The following sections provide information about attaching the swivel base to your monitor and using the power cord and video cable. Monitor Base To install the monitor base, put the monitor in the base until it snaps into place.
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To connect the power cord to your monitor and a power source, follow the steps below: Caution: If the AC outlet is not grounded (with three holes), install the proper grounding adapter (not supplied). Plug the power cord into the supplied external power adapter brick. Plug the small end of the power adapter cord (DC Plug) into your monitor’s power input socket (CD Jack).
Video Cable The monitor comes with the video cable connection built into the monitor. To connect the video cable to your computer’s video port, complete the following steps: Caution: Do not bend the signal cable excessively, or you might break the wires inside the cable. Plug the video cable's 15-pin connector (see Figure 2 on page 7) into the computer's video port, taking care not to bend any pins on the connector.
Warning: Be careful not to pinch your fingers when adjusting the monitor’s angle. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The following sections provide information about operating and adjusting your monitor. General Instructions To turn on the monitor, do the following: Check that the power supply is connected to the monitor and a power outlet or socket.
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Figure 4: Control Buttons Table 1: Control Buttons Descriptions Feature Description The Auto Config button is used to automatically Auto Config/Exit set the H-Pos, V-Pos, Clock, and Focus. Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to begin the auto config cycle. This also acts as the Exit button.
Accessing the Adjustment Controls The following list explains how to access and use the adjustment controls appearing in the On Screen Display (OSD) Main Menu: Press the Menu button to make the OSD window appear. The menu will look like Figure 5. Press the buttons to select the desired function.
Adjusting the Picture The table below describes the functional control icons that appear on the OSD menu. Table 2: Functional Control Icons Function Icon Description Contrast Use this function to adjust the picture’s contrast. Brightness Use this function to adjust the picture’s brightness. Focus Use this function to adjust the picture’s focus.
Table 2: Functional Control Icons (Continued) Function Icon Description (6500K) Color The color temperature of 6500°K can be selected here. Reset Use this function to clear each old status of auto- configuration and to redo auto-configuration. Exit Use this feature to save your selections and adjustments and to exit the OSD menu.
FEATURES Energy Star Standards This monitor may appear to be non-functional if there is no video input signal. For this monitor to operate properly, there must be a video input signal. This monitor meets power management standards as set by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) and/or the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Swedish Confederation Employees ( NUTEK ).
APPENDIX A — TROUBLESHOOTING If the following information does not successfully solve your issue, please visit the MicronPC Technical Support Site at http://www.micronpc.com/support/index.html. If you do not have Internet access, you may also call MicronPC Technical Support at (800) 877-8856. Table 3: Troubleshooting Monitor Issues Issue Solution...
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Table 3: Troubleshooting Monitor Issues (Continued) Issue Solution • The power LED is on Maker sure the computer’s video card is (orange), but there is completely seated in the slot. no video or picture. • Make sure the monitor’s video cable is properly connected to the computer.
APPENDIX B — VESA MOUNTING Attaching an Optional Wall-Mounting Arm This monitor can be attached to a wall-mounting arm, which you purchase separately. This monitor has a 75 mm x 75 mm VESA compliant mounting pad. Use a wall-mounting arm with this configuration only. Caution: Be careful when installing the wall-mounting arm.
Installing a Wall-Mounting Arm To install the wall-mounting arm, complete the following steps: Place the wall mounting arm onto the back of the monitor. Line up the holes of the arm with the holes in the back of the monitor. (See Figure 7.) Figure 7: Installing a Wall-Mounting Arm Insert the four screws into the holes and tighten (see Figure 7).
APPENDIX F — ACCEPTABLE LCD DEFECTS Table 7: Acceptable LCD Panel Defects • Bright Dot Failures Maximum five red, green or blue bright dots (sub-pixels) (Always On) • Bright dots are tested Maximum three green dots with full screen black •...
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Table 9: Monitor Specifications (Continued) • Scan Range H-Frequency: 30 kHz to 80 kHz • V-Frequency: 55 Hz to 75 Hz • Dot Clock 135 MHz • Recommended Minimum: 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz Viewing Resolutions • Nominal: 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz •...
APPENDIX H — FCC NOTICE FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement WARNING: (FOR FCC CERTIFIED MODELS) 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.
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