Packard Bell A727 17" Monitor Congratulations on purchasing a Packard Bell 17" A727 monitor. One of the most versatile monitors available today, the A727 monitor automatically adjusts its vertical and horizontal scanning frequencies to those of your computer's graphic displays, when used with SUPER VGA compatible graphics adapters and video chip sets (see NOTE: In this document the monitor is displayed with speakers. However, these speakers are optional This manual gives you information about your Packard Bell A727 Monitor, such as the locations of controls, safety instructions and instructions of how to connect. INSTALLING YOUR MONITOR While reading this document, your monitor is already connected to the computer and should function well. However, it is recommended to read this part to see if all connections have been made properly, if you can improve the placement of your computer, and to see what you should do the next time you (dis-) connect your monitor. Choose the Right Environment Set up your computer system in a dry, cool, properly ventilated area away from direct sunlight. (Direct sunlight could cause system overheating or damage to the system case and monitor.) The monitor should be about 45-70 cm from your eyes, and the top of your screen should be at eye level, or lower. The ideal position of your monitor is perpendicular to and at least 1.5 m from a window or another light source, so that your monitor does not reflect glare and the light does not blind you. If your monitor has a tilt/ swivel base, you can tilt it slightly downward to minimise reflected light. If you cannot adjust your monitor's angle or the lighting in your work area, try adding an anti-glare screen. Contact your Packard Bell dealer for further information. Caution: Before connecting your monitor and system's components, make sure all devices are turned OFFI Connecting devices with the system power on could damage your equipment. Position the cecccereneccoccecceutendy fpassssaannnsnancnssnsannenanaaacedensannancuecensrseessneracecereecsesavecasessesreeccecsssnasssensesassaedsasnaneenssseranananeesenanaunasscuaanaaaasqnonacasenessnrannesrssroosennrrrvesusasssescesseerrsnssasdaanansssaanaaaassasesouenserasenernaanannaasszaunanaaaaransnnentnssaasessranesuserersrrevaressearercrnercrreeraensessaaasansasssananaecunsssaracersersstronarasenenseanasaassassnansacacasaaacaaconacaacooancocarerssanrceccarees ser er irene steerage Attaching your Packard Bell speakers Page 1 FCC Warning Class B Computing Device
[Information to the User 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 protcction against harmful interference in a residential tastal-
lation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiatc radio (requency 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 interfcrence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause 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:
-Reoricnt or relocate the receiving anteana.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differcat from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help and for additional suggcsuons. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communica-
tions Commission helpful: "How to Idcaufy and Resolve Radio-TV intertereace Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Stock No. 004 -000-00345-4. FCC Warning The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: [n order for an installation of this product to maintain compliance with the limits for a Class B device, shielded cables must be used. Packard Bell A727 17" Monitor Your new computer includes Packard Bell's exclusive side-mount speakers. These speakers have been designed to attach easily to your Packard Bell monitor, providing optimal listening enjoyment and save desk space. The side-mount speakers are designed for use only with matching Packard Bell monitors. To attach the speakers, follow these steps:
1. Place your monitor, speakers and adapters on a table that is well lit with plenty of room to work. 2. Place and secure each speaker by inserting and sliding down appropriately their metallic brackets into the corresponding grooves on the monitor sides. t 3. Connect the Right-Side speaker DC power cord to the DC power jack on the back of your monitor, which may appear on the left or right-hand side of the main power jack as illustrated below. 4. Connect the 3.5 mm stereo mini-plug audio cable from the right-
OUTPUT jack of your computer's sound card. side speaker STEREO INPUT jack to the STEREO Page 2 Packard Bell A727 17" Monitor The procedure of attaching your speakers may have changed after release of this manual. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Connecting the VGA signal cable to the computer Make sure your system and monitor power is OFF. Carefully connect your VGA monitor cable's connector to the video
(VGA) display port on your system's rear panel. According to PC99 requirements, the VGA plug and connector should be blue-labelled. Please find the following icon on the rear end of your computer and carefully connect the plug of the VGA cable to this connector:
i) Please tighten the screws on the VGA signal cable to keep it from coming loose, and to prevent radio and TV interference. Connect Your Power Cord Caution: Before connecting the power cord of your monitor, make sure that the speakers and the VGA cable have been correctly connected. oe Popes Make sure your system's and monitor's power is OFF. Find your monitor's power cord in the accessory kit in your computer's box. Connect your monitor's AC power cord to the AC Power Connector on the rear panel. Then plug the power cord into a surge protector (power strip) or grounded AC electrical outlet. We recommend you switch on the monitor first, before switching on the computer!
Page 3 Packard Bell A727 17" Monitor Screen resolution and colours Many VGA display systems can be configured to use different resolutions, with 640 x 400, 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 832 x 624, 1024 x 768 and 1280 x 1024 pixels being the most common. While higher resolutions offer more information on a given screen, they also reduce the size of the image, which makes most on-screen text harder to see from a comfortable distance. Which resolution is right for you? This depends on the kind of work you do with your computer. If your work involves word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, and other 'text-heavy' tasks, you may want to use a resolution such as 800 x 600. While higher resolutions are recommended if you use software for drawing, painting, desktop publishing, or computer aided design (CAD), the ideal resolution really depends on what suits you best. The number of colours you can use depends on the selected resolution and the available video memory. Most common are 256 colours, 65536 colours (high colour) and 16.7 million colours (true colour). By default, Packard Bell computers are configured in high colour. To change display settings, close all programs, with the exception of Windows, first. Then right-click with your mouse on an empty spot on the Windows desktop, click on Properties and select the Settings tab. Please make a note of the original settings before you make any change. This helps you to restore the original settings, should something go wrong. Seen een ence n enn n nnn nnnnnn cece nocurrrsesssnvsustessnsncssscsacerssssscvocecsesssvrsrsecssecsronseveeeeereaeacacsesesauearsesenueressssussuanasoensnoaaessousnncsenseseveerturroverareavavenserenenenassennnnsaansaunannsvensneruceessuacnanasasaauananetnanuansuareatersrsteseugerersaseruerseaersonessencnssnanorersenaraascasasananasaasananaacasasuaanacoassnusaraaararreserareasencesesseresceseesereceessssssesseeeesesssssanceneeesey gece setae See S CC Packard Bell has configured your software for optimum performance in the pre-selected screen resolution and number of colours. Changing the screen resolution or the number of colours may _cause some programs to malfunction. If you wish to use these programs, please select the original
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Control buttons Press the MENU Button to access the OSD menu. Press the UP Button or the DOWN Button to choose icon. Use the SELECT Button to choose the modification. Then the UP and DOWN buttons allow you to decrease or increase the value of the selected control. Press the SELECT Button to return and the MENU Button to exit the OSD. The Contrast and Brightness are directly accessible from the UP and DOWN buttons. COLOR CONTROL POPUL acecececcccecscasecencesnseeneesssnassaneeesesessvesraarosamasnoososaaessasansossnnsensonaseaesereugeccersnasnessssnseussasauanasaasasvasnsoceauconserseseanaagesannassesanannecssesauacerersaursessrvanvarressargrersenerssssacenensaresagnnannacsnascaccsrengsaacesagaeancantannaaanasarsnacarsarecaceaasseacasersssseeeeeesee |
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Volume knob: Controls the output volume of your speakers. Please beware that Windows is also able to control the volume. Read more about this feature in the Windows documentation. 3D button: Push to switch 3D sound effects on or off. Page 6 Packard Bell A727 17" Monitor Headphones connectors: Connect your headphones to mute the speakers and listen to your computer's sounds through your headphones. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please follow the safety instructions outlined below, to benefit from your new monitor for a long time. Placing your monitor To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this monitor to rain or moisture. To reduce eye fatigue, avoid using the display in direct sunlight or under bright lights. Electric shock prevention To prevent electric shock do not remove screws or cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the monitor. Service should be done only by a qualified service person. Input power source: In many European countries, the wall outlets are 230 V, in a range from 200 to 240 V. Please check if your monitor supports your country's voltage. A three core main cord is supplied with the PC which should be connected between the monitor power input socket and either the PC power output feed or a grounded wall outlet or surge protector. Do not place anything heavy on the cord. A damaged power cord may cause fire or electric shock. If your power cord is damaged, do not use it. A replacement can be purchased at your local computer or electronics store. Keep children and pets away from the monitor. Also, do not insert objects into the monitor's cabinets. They may touch dangerous voltage points, which can be harmful or fatal, or cause electric shock, fire or equipment failure. Do not allow liquids to spill into the cabinet and do not use the monitor in humid environments such as bathrooms, damp cellars, near swimming pools, etc. For proper operation, keep the monitor adequately ventilated. Keep the monitor away from strong magnetic fields produced by transformers, motors, fans, or other devices. When an irregular AC voltage is supplied, a protective circuit may turn off the monitor (the power indicator will also go off). If this happens, turn off the power switch and wait at least 30 seconds before turning it on again. Cleaning and maintenance To avoid risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the display unit cabinet. The unit is not user-serviceable. Remember to unplug the display unit from the power outlet before cleaning. Do not use alcohol (methyl, ethyl or isopropyl!) or any strong dissolvent. Do not use thinner or benzene, abrasive cleaners or compressed air. Do not wipe the screen with a cloth or sponge that could scratch the surface. To clean your antistatic screen, use water and a special microfiber screen cleaning tissue used in optical lens cleaning, or lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water or a mild detergent. To clean the monitor's unit cabinet, use a cloth lightly dampended with a mild detergent Page 7 Packard Bell A727 17" Monitor During the transportation of the monitor, the swivel base has to be removed in every case. Radio frequency energy 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 on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Only shielded power and signal cables may be used with your system. The use of a non-shielded interface cable is prohibited. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this equipment. _TROUBLE SHOOTING Before you call a Packard Bell Authorised Service Provider, please check the following:
| have no picture and the power indicator is not lit Check if the AC Power Cord is plugged in and the power switch is on. I have no picture and the power indicator is lit Your computer may be in Power Downor Sleep mode. This is a temporary status in which your computer and monitor reduce power consumption. Try moving the mouse a little bit, or press the space key on your keyboard and wait for a few seconds. It is also possible that the Contrast or Brightness of your monitor have been set too high or too low. Also check the VGA Signal Cable Connector. The Image is not centred monitor.
! use a Non-PC type computer If a non-PC type personal computer or graphics adapter is being used, make sure the pin assignments of its signal input connector and the signal timing meets the specifications indicated in the Timing Charts section. Self Test Whenever there seems to be a problem with the monitor's performance, you can let the monitor perform a self test. This feature will help diagnose if the problem comes from the monitor or the computer. To do so, please do the following:
Switch off the computer and the monitor. Disconnect the VGA signal cable from the computer. Page 8 Packard Bell A727 17" Monitor Wait for at least 10 seconds before switching the monitor on again. After a few seconds, a pattern of three coloured bars (red, green and blue) should appear on the screen. If these bars appear correctly, then your monitor is functioning well. You can correct the image by adjusting the monitors brightness Switch off the monitor and make sure that the computer is still off, before reconnecting the VGA signal cable to the computer. Wait for at least 10 seconds and switch on the monitor, followed by the computer. If the test pattern did not appear during this procedure and the monitor screen is still blank, then the problem is most likely caused by the monitor. Please turn off the power to your computer and the monitor, and unplug the monitor. PACKARD BELL A727 MONITOR FEATURES Performance The A727 17" monitor features maximum resolutions of 1280 pixels (horizontal) and 1024 lines (vertical) in non-interlaced or interlaced modes. The monitor automatically adapts to the vertical and horizontal frequencies of VGA, SVGA, 8514/A and compatible graphics adapters. Plug & Play compatibility The monitor's design allows you to use it with a variety of graphics adapters and supports DDC1/2B plug and play. When using Windows with a Packard Bell DDC1/2B compatible computer, the DDC1/2B feature in the monitor provides a standard means of communication between the monitor and the computer. As a result, DDC1/2B prevents the user from making incorrect display settings to ensure that there is an appropriate display on the monitor. Power management When used with a Packard Bell computer that features a power management system, the PC will automatically reduce the monitor's power consumption when the computer has not been used for a period of time. This monitor has a three level power-saving feature indicated by the changing colour of the power LED on the front panel. When the power saving feature is initiated, the LED will change from green to amber and the monitor's power consumption will be reduced from approximately 110 watts to less than 8 watts. There will be no image on the monitor when power management is working. To display the image again, move the mouse or press a key on the keyboard. It may take up to 3 seconds for the image to reappear. This power-saving feature exceeds the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star requirements for Display Power Management Signals. Monitor Speakers Attaching the Diamond Audio Technology speakers to the monitor itself provides an optional, attractive and convenient way to house your speakers. After attaching the Diamond Audio Technology speakers to the monitor, connect the plug-end of the audio input jack to the sound card connection on the rear side of the computer. Tilt and swivel operations Swivel movement has a range of 45 right or left of the centre position. Tilt movements are limited to angles of -5 forward and +15 backward. These ranges allow you to set the screen to the viewing position most comfortable for you. PACKARD BELL A727 MONITOR SPECIFICATIONS Specifications subject to change without notice. For a complete list of your system's specifications , see the appropriate Specifications section in each of the sections provided in the Hardware Section of Packard Bell ActivDoc. ccc ccueeueu Lecce eee ee EG nee GEOG EEN EE WEG DEC uy EG Etre ty CEA GCG LEED 00000 t 000 CCEA EEG E EASA HEA E DEO DOOD ORDER NEE E EEE E ODE DEO EEO DEE DEE DERE EES OUT ESET AAA EA EA RE AREA EE RAMEE EE EED ES EE EDEL GOT ODES E TE DET ETT DT STATES EET ESTEE TEETER TERRE ETE E EE SS SE SUES UES CEA CEUE DEP EE OD ET SEES TESTES Soo TTT pannbbp db bane babibhnu hacia Lacussussussusscessasscesuesurevesecennansas gentensesarsasescenesecsucescostoscorsousesseeeversventussserssessnentaateaeassnacaeenrrasaussasaasuaneauaaseacusonsersensusceuorerrurrasarssntyccecavacusssnaasaaesneeesecenreaenseaeenceaceneeeeaneeaeeerneeeeeseteteeee eter eer ee He enE f Cee LLL LLLLLLLL LLL Linbusnmonssstisnnnssunaacesnes sevseeuccuvsesceemensenscacsseessrneusnsceneneesereansanasssasnaeanoanassespouauaousernrretiseneseeege parescessassaeespeassenansevgrssanguaaasnnannasaaaauannensumaauarsrerereneverreriraccrrssenrecesonessarecsncansserarcacacasssaanan T LED colour is green Normal operation (110W) LE gre sre oe aR BiB EE ote, 8%
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