1101P - Monitor GeChic - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Portable Monitor
Brand	GeChic
Model	1101P
Panel Size	11.6" TFT IPS LCD (16:9)
Resolution	1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Color Depth	16.7M colors
Pixel Pitch	0.1335mm (H) x 0.1335mm (V)
Active Area	256mm x 144mm
Brightness (Typical)	300 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio (Typical)	800:1
Response Time (Typical)	14ms
Viewing Angle (U/D/R/L)	89°/89°/89°/89°
Speakers	2 x 0.75W (Max.)
Power Rating	5V 2A (Max.)
Monitor Dimensions (WxHxD)	289mm x 183mm x 11mm
Monitor Weight	480g
Cover Dimensions	295mm x 189mm x 17.4mm
Cover Weight	210g
Video Inputs	Micro HDMI, Mini DisplayPort, VGA
Touch/Power Input	Micro USB (USB to Micro USB cable)
Accessories Included	Cover Stand, Micro HDMI Cable, USB Cable, 5V 2A Charger, Tripod Mount Kit (optional), Stand 4 (optional), Cable Clips, User Manual
Compatible Resolutions (PC inputs)	1920x1080, 1680x1050, 1440x900, 1366x768, 1280x1024, 1280x960, 1280x800, 1280x768, 1280x720, 1024x768, 800x600, 720x480, 640x480 (various refresh rates)
HDMI Video Support	1080P, 1080i, 720P, 576P, 576i, 480P, 480i (various rates)
Maintenance & Cleaning	Use soft cloth, dampen if needed; avoid chlorine, alcohol, ammonia, or corrosive solvents. Disconnect power before cleaning.
Safety Precautions	Avoid shaking surfaces, water exposure, inserting objects into slots, or excessive volume levels. Do not attempt self-repair.
Disposal	Do not dispose with household waste; recycle at appropriate collection points.

Frequently Asked Questions - 1101P GeChic

Why is there no image on the monitor?

Check if the power indicator shows green light. If not, ensure power is connected. Verify that the video cable is properly connected between the monitor and your computer. Also check that the Micro HDMI cable is not accidentally plugged into the VGA port.

What does the 'No Signal' warning mean?

This indicates that no video signal is being received. Make sure the video cable is correctly connected to both the monitor's input port and the laptop's output port. Try switching the input source using the OSD menu.

How can I fix distorted or misplaced images?

This may occur with VGA input. Use the OSD menu to adjust resolution, clock, horizontal position, and vertical position. Press the Auto Adjustment button (Exit) when no OSD menu is active to automatically optimize VGA settings.

Why is there no sound from the speakers?

First, increase the volume using the Volume Up button. Note that VGA input does not carry audio; use HDMI or DisplayPort instead. Ensure the audio cable is properly connected if using external speakers.

What should I do if the monitor shows a low power protection warning?

Reduce the volume and brightness immediately. Connect both USB connectors of the power cable to two USB ports on your computer, or use the included 5V 2A charger to ensure sufficient power.

How do I clean the monitor screen?

Disconnect the power source before cleaning. Use a soft, dry cloth. If needed, dampen the cloth with water. Do not use chlorine, alcohol, ammonia, or other corrosive solvents as they may damage the screen.

Can I use the monitor on a moving vehicle?

No. The manual advises against using the monitor on moving vehicles to prevent damage from vibration or shock. Place it on a stable, level surface.

What should I do if I see persistent image retention?

Displaying the same image for long periods can cause image persistence. Use screen savers or change images periodically. This is not permanent but avoid static images for extended time.

Are dead pixels covered under warranty?

The manual states that defective pixels may occur but will not affect normal operation. Such issues are typically not covered under warranty unless exceeding the manufacturer's acceptable pixel defect policy.

How should I dispose of the monitor?

Do not dispose of electronic equipment with household waste. Take it to an appropriate collection point for recycling, as indicated by the crossed-out wheelie bin symbol.

USER MANUAL 1101P GeChic

Read Me Before Usage!

Manual of 1101H/P

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Content Description —1

Section 1 On-Lap Monitor and Accessories —1

Section 2 Notices of On-Lap Monitor —2

Section 3 Safety Precautions —3

Section 4 Safety Instructions —3

Section 5 Product Maintenance —3

Section 6 LCD Pixel Statement —4

Section 7 Disposal of Electronic Equipment —4

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions —4

Section 1 Protective Cover and Tripod Mount Kit Assembly —4

Section 2 Connect the Video Cable and USB Touch and Power Cable —6

Chapter 3 Power On and Off the On-Lap Monitor —6

Section 1 Power On and Off the On-Lap Monitor —6

Section 2 Monitor Display Setting —6

Chapter 4 Hot Keys and OSD Instructions —7

Section 1 Hot Keys and LED lights Description —7

Section 2 OSD Description —8

Section 3 Low Power Protection Warning —10

Chapter 5 Specification —10

Section 1 Plug and Play —10

Section 2 Pin Assignment —10

Section 3 Specification —12

Section 4 Troubleshooting —13

Chapter 1 Content Description Section 1 On-Lap Monitor and Accessories

1. Parts Description

Fig.: On-Lap 1101 Series Front

Fig.: 1101 buttons and LED light Description

graph LR
    A["Laptop with monitor or camera"] --> B["Camera"]
    B --> C["Monitor"]
    C --> D["Headphone"]
    E["Handheld device"] --> F["Linker"]
    G["Linker"] --> H["Linker"]
    I["Linker"] --> J["Linker"]
    K["VGA Input"] --> L["Switch"]
    M["mini Display port Input"] --> N["Switch"]
    O["HDMI Input"] --> P["Switch"]
    Q["5V DC Input"] --> R["Switch"]
    S["C"] --> T["Headphone Out"]

Fig.: On-Lap 1101 Series Input & Output ports

Pure technical line drawing of a rectangular frame with internal vertical slots and corner markers, labeled 'Latch' at bottom right (no other text or symbols)

Front

Back

Fig.: Parts Description of Protective Cover
2. Package & Accessories

Accessories On-Lap1101H On-Lap1101P
Cover Stand * 1 set Yes Yes
Micro HDMI Video Cable*1 Yes Yes
USB to Micro USB Cable*1 Yes Yes
Charger(5V,2A)*1 Yes Yes
Mini-HDMI to Micro HDMI Video Cable (0.6m) Optional Yes
VGA Video Cable(1.2m) Optional Optional
mini-DisplayPort Video Cable(1.2m) Optional Optional
Mini-HDMI to Micro HDMI Video Cable (2.1m) Optional Optional
Micro HDMI Video Cable (2.1m) Optional Optional
USB to Micro USB Cable(2.1m) Optional Optional
Stand 4 Optional Optional
Tripod Mount Kit Optional Yes
Cable Clip*2 Yes Yes
User Manual*1 Yes Yes

Section 2 Notice of On-Lap Monitor

1. Before plugging USB or Video cables, do make sure the aspect of plug is correct. Insert an upside-down plug may cause port damage. While removing the plug, do remove it out horizontally. Do not shack the port or plug vigorously. Any damage caused by wrong plug inserting is not included in warranty coverage.

2. Please do not use sharp objects to touch the screen.

3. Please do not press the arm or other item to the screen or apply heavy pressure onto the screen.
4. Disconnect power source before cleaning. Please use soft cloth to clean touch screen monitor. When difficult to clean, wet the cloth then perform cleaning again. Please do not use chlorine, alcohol, ammonia, detergent or other corroding solvents. These solvents may cause damage to the touch screen monitor or leave unremovable residue.
5. Avoid LCD monitor become exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time, which may result in damage. When monitor displays different images, image brightness may become slightly uneven. Showing the same image for a prolonged period of time may result in poor liquid crystal response time, causing image persistence to occur.

Section 3 Safety Precautions

1. The Product may be severely damaged from overturning or falling. Please do not place on a shaky or unstable table, cupboard or trolley. Do not use the On-Lap Monitor on a moving vehicle.
2. Do not place the items on a vibrating surface, vibration may cause damage to the internal components.
3. The product is not waterproof. Do not use the Product at or near a place with water.
4. Do not insert any object into the Product's slots or gaps.
5. Loudness warning! Avoid volume levels that may be harmful to your hearing. Please check the volume setting before you use the Audio Jack.
6. Please notice the plug in the box is applicable to its AC adapter only.

Section 4 Safety Instructions

Please read this Manual carefully and observe the operation instructions and precautionary notes. Do retain this document for future reference.

Section 5 Product Maintenance

Do not attempt to repair the Product yourself. Should any of the following conditions occur, please contact our maintenance personnel for service:

1) Unable to operate the Product after following the instructions in the Manual.
2) The Product falls and the outer casing is damaged.
3) Power cable or video cables is damaged.
4) Liquid infiltrated into the Product.

Any normal wear and misuse, including but not limited to product failure due to normal usage, is not covered under warranty. Accident, damage, software or hardware changes, force majeure, or become in contact with liquid that result in product malfunction is not covered under warranty.

Section 6 LCD Pixel Statement

The On-Lap Monitor uses a high quality LCD panel. Nevertheless, there might be instances where defective pixels may occur; however, this will not affect the normal functioning of the Product.

Section 7 Disposal of Electronic Equipment

The electronic equipment and batteries should not be disposed of with household waste but should be left at an appropriate collection point for recycling.

Symbol of a trash bin with crossed lines indicating no waste, and a solid black rectangle below (no text or labels)

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions

Section 1 Cover Stand and Tripod Mount Kit Assembly

1 Install Cover Stand

1-1 Take Monitor out: Hold both sides of the cover's rim by thumbs and then push the monitor from back by the other fingers. When putting the monitor back to the Cover Stand, first put the bottom of Monitor in and then push the top part of monitor into the cover.

Line drawing of two hands holding a blank tablet device (no text or symbols)

Fig : Take Monitor out from Cover Stand
Fig : Put Monitor in Cover Stand

Caution: In order to avoid dropping or breaking the monitor, please keep the back of monitor outward the cover Stand when not in usage.

1-2 Take the magnetic buckle off first. There are 4 slots for the magnetic buckle on the back of Cover Stand. Put Magnetic Buckle in one of the slots and the Cover Stand is set.

Fig : Put Magnetic Buckle in slot to set the Cover Stand

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2 Tripod Mount Kit Installation (Optional)

First Screw the Tripod Mount Kit in VESA 75 arm or camera cradle head/tripod. Place the Monitor into Tripod Mount Kit, as shown in Fig, and secure the Monitor by screws in.

Fig : Screw the Tripod Mount Kit in VESA 75 arm. Put the Monitor in and secure it by screws.

Diagram of a tripod-mounted camera setup with a monitor and stand, showing no text or symbols.

Fig : Screw the Tripod Mount Kit in camera cradle head. Put the Monitor in and secure it by screws.

3 Install Stand 4 (optional)

Step 1 Assemble Stand 4

Select the desired angle placement to assemble Stand 4. During assembly, check if X plate is properly inserted onto slot.

Two 3D-rendered objects with black and white cutouts, no text or symbols visible

Fig : Install Stand 4

Step 2 Place On-Lap monitor onto Stand 4.

Stand 4 is positioned at the bottom center of monitor.

Fig : Place 1101 in Stand 4

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Section 2 Connect the Video Cable and USB Power Cable 1. Connection method for On-Lap 1101

Connect USB Power cable first and then connect Video cable. USB power Cable can be connected to USB port of laptop or 5V 2A USB charger. Voice is transmitted by micro-HDMI or DisplayPort ports. VGA does not support voice transmission.

PS: If one USB port of laptop does not supply enough power. Please insert another USB plug to laptop, which supply double power.

graph LR
    A["Laptop with lens icon"] --> B["Camera with camera"]
    B --> C["Monitor with liquid level"]
    C --> D["Switch"]
    D --> E["VGA Input"]
    D --> F["mini Display port Input"]
    D --> G["HDMI Input"]
    D --> H["5V DC Input"]
    I["Laptop with lens icon"] --> J["Camera with lens"]
    J --> K["Switch"]
    K --> L["Headphone Out"]
    M["Headphones"] --> N["Switch"]

Chapter 3 Power On and Off the On-Lap Monitor Section 1 Power On and Off the On-Lap

1. From Off state to On state: Press Power Button ⏻ to activate On/Off.
2. First time use: When Micro USB to USB touch signal and power connect to USB port on computer or 5V DC Charger, On-Lap will automatically start and detect video signal to automatically display video. (Connection method can refer to Chapter 2 Section 2)

Section 2 Monitor Display Setting

1. Set Extended Display Mode – Windows 8.1/ Windows 10

Select directly from right side of screen [Devices] ->select [Project]->select [2 ^nd Monitor] ->select [Extend Mode]

For screen resolution setting please refer to the followings.

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    A["Desktop"] --> B["Devices"]
    B --> C["Project"]
    C --> D["Second screen"]
    D --> E["Second screen only"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333

1. Resolution setting – Windows 7/ Windows 8.1/ Windows 10 system

2. Click on icon

3. Click on Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization
4. Click on Display > Connect to an external display.

Normally Display ① is the laptop's monitor, Display ② is the external monitor. Click on Detect if you are unsure.

• At Display, select "2.HDMI" (digital video) or "2. display device: VGA" (analog video) for Display
• Select Resoluton "1920x1080"
• Select "Landscape" or "Portrait" for Orientation.
• Select "Extend these displays" for Multiple display, and drag Display 2 to the right side of Display 1. For Duplicated mode, select "Duplicate these displays".
• Select OK and exit after saving the settings.

Chapter 4 Hot Keys and OSD Instructions

Section 1 Hot Keys and LED Light Description

*Notice: If need to adjust "Increase/up" or "Decrease/down" continuously, press the button and hold. Do not press two buttons at the same time, due it may cause no response or fault response.

LED Lights Description :

It shows green light when turn on On-Lap Monitor and shows red light when stand by.

Hot Keys Description

Power: Press the Power Button can power on/off the Monitor.

Exit/Auto Adjustment: In the OSD panel, press the Exit Button to exit and back to the previous page. When there is no OSD menu, press this Button will activate automatic adjustment function (only pertains to analog VGA signal)

Menu/Select: Press the Menu Button to launch OSD panel.

Increase Volume/UP: Press this Button to increase the volume of speakers. If the OSD menu is launched, press this button will move up or move left the list. Press and hold for automatic continuous increase.

Decrease Volume/Down: Press this Button to decrease the volume of speakers. If the OSD menu is launched, press this button will move down or move right the list. Press and hold for automatic continuous decrease.

Section 2 OSD Description

1. Basic Button Operation

Press 📄 button to launch the OSD panel. Press ∧ or ∨ to view the functions. To adjust a certain function, press 🔑 to launch it. If the selected function consists of sub-menu, press ∧ or ∨ again to view the sub-menu. When the desired function is highlighted, press 🔑 to launch it. Press ∧ or ∨ to change the setting. To exit, press ⚙ to exit. Repeat the preceding steps to adjust other setting.

2. Display Settings

As shown in Fig., after Display Settings is launched, can adjust Brightness, Contrast, and Sharpness.

3. Color Setting

As shown in Fig., after Color Settings is launched, can adjust Color Temp and Color Effect to adjust screen color setting.

Hue setting can make the image color lean toward green or purple

Saturation setting can make saturation more vivid or more black and white

At Color Temperature, select "User", can adjust RGB color setting, please refer to Fig. Select "Cool" can increase the blue saturation of the image. Select "Warm" can increase the red saturation of the image. At Color Effect, select "Standard", "Game", "Movie", "Photo" or "Vivid"

Select "User" can adjust the Hue and Saturation of Red/Blue/Green/Cyan/Yellow/Magenta

4. Aspect Ratio

Please refer to Fig. Suggested setting is 16:9. When HDMI image is 4:3 format, can select 4:3, make image not enlarge to 16:9 and change shape. Using VGA image input won’t have this function

Overscan: Only when input HDMI Video signal (ex. 1080P/720P/576P /480P), can use such function. Use this function can adjust the image scan area.

5. Manual Image Adjust

Auto Adjust: Only when input VGA signal can use such function. Will automatically adjust VGA setting

H.Position: Moves the display area left and right.

V.Position: Moves the display area up and down

Clock: Adjust the pixel clock for user's preference

Phase: Adjust the pixel phase for user's preference

1. Audio: Adjust volume or select mute

2. OSD Menu

OSD Timer: Adjust OSD Time

OSD H. POS: Moves OSD left and right

OSD V. POS: Moves OSD up and down

OSD Transparency: Makes OSD transparent

Language: Select OSD language

Reset: Restore to factory setting

1. Input Source: Select VGA signal source, HDMI signal, DisplayPort signal or Auto Detect

2. Information: Display factory version

Section 3 Low Power Protection Warning

If the volume setting is too high, the power requirement may be greater than the power provided by computer or external 5V DC Charger. At this time, the Low Power Protection Warning will appear. Please reduce the volume immediately. Connect the two USB connectors of Micro USB Touch and Power Cable to the two USB ports on computer. If the volume is not reduced in time, the Monitor will decrease the volume and brightness automatically.

Blank white rectangular frame with a small warning symbol in the top-right corner (no text or labels)

Fig.: Low voltage warning shown at upper right corner on screen.

Chapter 5 Specification

Section 1 Plug and Play

The On-Lap Monitor conforms to VESA DDC standard and supports VESA DDC2. DDC2B is a bi-directional data channel based on I ^2 C protocol. The host can request EDID information over the DDC2B channel. The On-Lap Monitor is able to inform the host system of its identity, and depending on the level of DDC used, communicate additional information about its display capabilities.

Section 2 Pin Assignment

1. HDMI Connector Pinout

Fig.: HDMI-A Connector (Connect to HDMI port)

Pin	Name	Pin	Name
1	TMDS Data2+	11	TMDS Clock Shield
2	TMDS Data2 Shield	12	TMDS Clock –
3	TMDS Data2 –	13	CEC
4 TMDS Data1+ 14			Reserved
5	TMDS Data1 Shield	15	SCL (I2C Serial Clock for DDC)
6	TMDS Data1 –	16	SDA (I2C Serial Data Line for DDC)
7	TMDS Data0+	17	DDC/CEC Ground
8	TMDS Data0 Shield	18	+5 V Power
9	TMDS Data0 –	19	Hot Plug Detect
10	TMDS Clock+

2. mini-DisplayPort Connector Pinout

Pin	Name	Pin Name	Pin Name
1	GND	8 GND 15 ML_Lane2(p)
2	Hot Plug Detect	9 ML_Lane1(p) 16 AUX_CH(p)
3	ML_Lane0(p)	10 ML_Lane3(p) 17 ML_Lane2(n)
4	CONFIG1	11 ML_Lane1(n) 18 AUX_CH(n)
5	ML_Lane0(n)	12 ML_Lane3(n) 19 GND
6	CONFIG2	13 GND 20 DP PWR
7	GND		14 GND

Pin : mini-DisplayPort Connector (Connect mini-DisplayPort)

Front view of a rectangular electronic component with multiple slots (no text or symbols visible)

3. VGA Connector Pinout

Pin No.	Name	Pin No.	Name	Pin No.	Name
1	RED	6	RGND	11	NC
2	GREEN	7	GGND	12	SDA
3	BLUE	8	BGND	13	HSYNC
4	NC	9	+5V	14	VSYNC
5	GND	10	SGND	15	SCL

Fig.: VGA connector (connect to PC's VGA port)

4. USB Connector Pinout

Pin No.	Name
1	Vcc (+5V)
2	D+
3	D-
4	Ground

Fig.: USB Connector

Section 3 Specification

Model On-Lap	1101H On-Lap1101P
Panel	11.6" TFT IPS LCD(16:9 Wide) LED Backlight	11.6" TFT IPS LCD(16:9 Wide) LED Backlight
Resolution/ Color Depth	1920x1080/ 16.7M colors	1920x1080/ 16.7M colors
Pixel Pitch 0.1335mm	(H) *0.1335mm (V) 0.1335mm	(H) *0.1335mm (V)
Active Area 256mm x	144mm 256mm x 144mm
Viewing Angle (Typical)	(U/D/R/L) 89°/89°/89°/89°	(U/D/R/L) 89°/89°/89°/89°
Brightness (Typical) 300	(cd/m ^2 ) 300 (cd/m ^2 )
Contrast Ratio (Typical)	800:1 800:1
Response Time (Typical)	14(ms)	14(ms)
Resolution of PC inputs including HDMI, mini-DisplayPort and VGA input.	1920*1080(60Hz/50Hz);1680*1050(60Hz/50Hz);1440*900(60Hz); 1366*768(60Hz); 1280*1024(60Hz);1280*960(60Hz); 1280*800(60Hz/50Hz); 1280*768(60Hz/50Hz); 1280*720(60Hz/50Hz); 1024*768(60Hz)	1920*1080(60Hz/50Hz);1680*1050(60Hz/50Hz);1440*900(60Hz); 1366*768(60Hz);1280*1024(60Hz); 1280*960(60Hz); 1280*800(60Hz/50Hz);1280*768(60Hz/50Hz); 1280*720(60Hz/50Hz); 1024*768(60Hz)800*600(60Hz); 720*480(60Hz);640*480(60Hz)
HDMI Video Display Capabilities	1080P(60Hz/50Hz);1080i(30Hz/25Hz);720P(60Hz/50Hz)	1080P(60Hz/50Hz/30Hz/29.9Hz/25Hz/24Hz/23.9Hz);1080i(30Hz/25Hz);720P(60Hz/50Hz);576P(50Hz);576i(25Hz);480P(60Hz);480i(30Hz)
Speakers	2x 0.75W(Max.) (Rated Impedance 4 Ω at 2KHz)
Rating Voltage/ Current	5V 2A(Max.)	5V 2A(Max.)
Dimension (Typical)	289x 183 x 11mm (Monitor) ; 295x189x17.4mm(Cover)
Weight (Typical)	480g (Monitor) ; 210g(Cover)

Section 4 Trouble Shooting

1. Image or Audio output troubles

Problem Solution
No image	1.Check if Power On/Off Indicator shows green light. If not, it means no power connection. Please refer to user manual instruction to connect power.2.Check if VGA/HDMI Video Cable is connected between On-Lap's connector port and computer's connector port.3.Check if Micro HDMI Video Cable connector is accidentally connected to the VGA port/ DisplayPort port on On-Lap.
OSD displays “ No Signal” warning	Please check if the Video Cable is correctly connected to On-Lap Monitor's video input port and laptops' video output port.
Image disappears, or image size is too big, too small, or image is not centered.	The trouble may be caused by VGA video input. Please adjust resolution, clock, horizontal position and vertical position via OSD.
Monitor has image but no sound	1. Press UP Button ⚠ to increase audio level.2. Use of VGA input will not have audio signal.
Monitor reboots or monitor displays Low Power Protection Warning	Because the output current is greater than the input current, please lower the audio and brightness level. Connect the two USB connectors of Micro USB Touch and Power Cable to the two USB ports on the computer to increase power. Or using 5V 2A Charger to supply power.

1. The unavailability of “Duplicate these displays” or “Extend these displays” in Display setting may be limited by the graphics chip of the laptop or have the graphic chip features limited due to the power saving mode of the laptop or have the graphic chip driver updated. Please consult your laptop manufacturer or graphic chip manufacturer.

GeChic Corporation

5F-3, No. 138, Zhongming S. Rd.,

West Dist., Taichung, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Customer Service: [e-mail]

Rev: 2017/3/7