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AOC MONITOR
USER`S GUIDE
2236Vwa
SAFETY INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………….2
SETUP…………………………………………………………………………………….5
ADJUSTING…………….…………………………………………………...……………9
DRIVER INSTALLATION GUIDE…………………….….………………………….16
PRODUCT INFORMATION…………………………………………………………..24
TROUBLESHOOT……...………………………………………………………….…...26
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SAFETY INTRODUCTION
The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type.
These blocks are notes, cautions, and warnings, and they are used as follows:
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer
system.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you
how to avoid the problem.
The monitor should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer
or local power company.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates the potential for bodily harm and tells you how to avoid
the problem.Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may be unaccompanied by
an icon. In such cases, the specific presentation of the warning is mandated by regul ato ry
authority.
The monitor is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug, a plug with a third
(grounding) pin. This plug will fit only into a grounded power outlet as a safety feature. If
your outlet does not accommodate the three-wire plug, have an electrician install the
correct outlet, or use an adapter to ground the appliance safely. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the grounded plug.
Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long periods of
time. This will protect the monitor from damage due to power surges.
Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or
electric shock.
To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed computers which
have appropriate configured receptacles marked between 100 - 240V AC, Min. 5A
The wall socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
For use only with the attached power adapter (Output 12Vdc) which have UL,CSA listed
license (Only for monitors with power adapter).
Do not place the monitor on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. If the monitor
falls, it can injure a person and cause serious damage to this product. Use only a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with this product. Follow
the manufacturer’s instructions when installing the product and use mounting accessories
recommended by the manufacturer. A product and cart combination should be moved with
care.
Never push any object into the slot on the monitor cabinet. It could damage circuit parts
causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on the monitor.
Do not place the front of the product on the floor.
If you mount the monitor on a wall or shelf, use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer
and follow the kit instructions.
Leave some space around the monitor as shown below. Otherwise, air-circulation may be
inadequate hence overheating may cause a fire or damage to the monitor.
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See below the recommended ventilation areas around the monitor when the monitor is installed on the wall or on
the stand:
Clean the cabinet regularly with the cloth provided. You can use soft-detergent to
wipe out the stain, instead of
strong-detergent which will cauterize the product cabinet.
When cleaning, make sure no detergent is leaked into the product. The
cleaning cloth should not be too rough
as it will scratch the screen surface.
Please disconnect the power cord before cleaning the product.
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If the product is emitting a strange smell, sound or smoke, disconnect the power plug IMMEDIATELY and contact a
Service Center.
Make sure that the ventilating openings are not blocked by a table or curtain.
Do not engage the LCD monitor in severe vibration or high impact conditions during
operation.
Do not knock or drop the monitor during operation or transportation.
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SETU
Not all signal cables (Analog, DVI, USB, Audio, and HDMI cables) will be provided for all countries and
regions. Please check with the local dealer or AOC branch office for confirmation.
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Please setup or remove the base following the steps as below.
Remove:
For optimal viewing it is recommended to look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitor's
angle to your own preference.
Hold the stand so you will not topple the monitor when you change the monitor's angle.
You are able to adjust the monitor's angle from -5° to 20 °.
NOTE:
Do not touch the LCD screen when you change the angle. It may cause damage or break the LCD screen.
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Cable Connections On Back of Monitor and Computer
1. Power
2. Analog (DB-15 VGA cable)
3.Audio
4.DVI
To protect equipment, always turn off the PC and LCD monitor before connecting.
1. Connect the power cable to the AC port on the back of the monitor.
2. Connect one end of the 15-pin D-Sub cable to the back of the monitor and connect the other end to the
computer's D-Sub port.
3. Connect the audio cable to audio in port on the back of the monitor
4. (Optional – Requires a video card with DVI port) - Connect one end of the DVI cable to the back of the
monitor and connect the other end to the computer’s DVI port.
5. Turn on your monitor and computer.
If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, please refer
Troubleshooting
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Preparing to Install An Optional Wall Mounting Arm.
This monitor can be attached to a wall mounting arm you purchase separately. Disconnect power before this
procedure. Follow these steps:
1. Remove the base.
2. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to assemble the wall mounting arm.
3. 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.
4. Insert the 4 screws into the holes and tighten.
5. Reconnect the cables. Refer to the user's manual that came with the optional wall mounting arm for
instructions on attaching it to the wall.
Noted : VESA mounting screw holes are not available for all models, please check with the dealer or official
department of AOC.
Distance between the wall-mount holes : 100 x 100 mm
Screw specification for wall-mount : M4 x 10
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Adjusting
The recommended resolution for this monitor is 1920 by 1080. To setup the monitor to this resolution, follow the steps below.
For Windows Vista:
1 Click START.
2 Click CONTROL PANEL.
3 Click Appearance and Personalization.
4 Click Personalization
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