AOC C24G1, C27G1, C32G1 User Guide

LCD Monitor User Manual

C24G1/C27G1/C32G1

www.aoc.com

LED backlight

Safety ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4

National Conventions ......................................................................................................................................... 4

Power ................................................................................................................................................................ 5

Installation .......................................................................................................................................................... 6

Cleaning............................................................................................................................................................. 7

Other .................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Setup ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Contents in Box ................................................................................................................................................. 9

Setup Base ...................................................................................................................................................... 10

Adjusting the monitor ....................................................................................................................................... 11

Connecting the Monitor .................................................................................................................................... 12

Wall Mounting .................................................................................................................................................. 13

FreeSync function ............................................................................................................................................ 14

Adjusting ................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Setting Optimal Resolution .............................................................................................................................. 15

Windows 10 .............................................................................................................................................. 15

Windows 8 ................................................................................................................................................ 17

Windows 7 ................................................................................................................................................ 19

Hotkeys ............................................................................................................................................................ 21

OSD Setting ..................................................................................................................................................... 22

Luminance ................................................................................................................................................ 23

Image Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 24

Color Setup ............................................................................................................................................... 25

Picture Boost ............................................................................................................................................ 26

OSD Setup ............................................................................................................................................... 27

Game Setting ............................................................................................................................................ 28

Extra ......................................................................................................................................................... 29

Exit............................................................................................................................................................ 30

LED Indicator ................................................................................................................................................... 30

Driver ...................................................................................................................................................................... 31

Monitor Driver .................................................................................................................................................. 31

Windows 10 .............................................................................................................................................. 31

Windows 8 ................................................................................................................................................ 35

Windows 7 ................................................................................................................................................ 39

i-Menu .............................................................................................................................................................. 42

e-Saver ............................................................................................................................................................ 43

Screen+ ........................................................................................................................................................... 44

Troubleshoot ........................................................................................................................................................... 45

Specification ............................................................................................................................................................ 47

General Specification ....................................................................................................................................... 47

Preset Display Modes ...................................................................................................................................... 50

Pin Assignments .............................................................................................................................................. 51

Plug and Play ................................................................................................................................................... 53

Regulation ............................................................................................................................................................... 54

FCC Notice ...................................................................................................................................................... 54

WEEE Declaration ........................................................................................................................................... 55

WEEE Declaration for India ............................................................................................................................. 55

EPA Energy Star .............................................................................................................................................. 57

EPEAT Declaration .......................................................................................................................................... 57

Service .................................................................................................................................................................... 58

Warranty Statement for Europe........................................................................................................................ 58

Warranty Statement for Middle East and Africa (MEA) .................................................................................... 60

AOC International (Europe) B.V. ...................................................................................................................... 62

Warranty Statement for North & South America (excluding Brazil) ........................................................... 63

EASE PROGRAME ......................................................................................................................................... 65

TCO DOCUMENT ........................................................................................................................................... 66

Safety

National Conventions

The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this docum ent.

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 CAUTIO N indicates e ither potenti al da mage to hardw are or lo ss of da ta a nd tells you how to avoid t h e

problem.

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 spe cif ic presentation of the warning is mandated by regulatory authority.

Power

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.

The monitor is equippe d with a three-pronged grou nded plug, a plug with a third (grounding) pin. T his plu g 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 light ning stor m or w hen it w ill not be used for lon g period s of ti me. T his w ill protect th e 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 ~, Min. 5A

The wall socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

10cm

4 inches

Installation

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 ser iou s d am age t o this product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod , br ac ket, or table recom me nded b y 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.

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.

See below the recommended ventilation areas around the monitor when the monitor is installed on the wall or with the stand:

Cleaning

Clean the cabinet regularly with cloth. 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 pro duct. The cleaning cloth shoul d not be too roug h as it will scratch the screen surface.

Please disconnect the power cord before cleaning the product.

Other

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.

For display with glossy bezel the user should consider the placement of the display as the bezel may cause disturbing reflections from surrounding light and bright surfaces.

Setup

CD Manual Stand Base

Power Cable HDMI Cable DP Cable VGA Cable

Monitor

Contents in Box

Not all signal cables (HDMI / DP / VGA cables), CD manual will be provided for all countries and regions.

Please check with the local dealer or AOC branch office for confirmation.

Setup Base

Please setup or remove the base following the steps as below. Please place the monitor on a soft and flat surface to prevent the scratch.

Setup:

Remove:

Adjusting the monitor

For optimal viewing, it is recommended to look at the full face of the monitor, and 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.

NOTE: Do not touch the LCD screen when you change the angle. It may cause damage or break the LCD screen.

Connecting the Monitor

Cable Connections In Back of Monitor and Computer:

1 HDMI 2 2 HDMI 1 3 DP 4 Analog (D-Sub 15-Pin VGA cable) 5 Earphone out 6 Power

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. (Optional – Requires a video card with HDMI port) - Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the back of the

monitor and connect the other end to the computer’s HDMI port.

4. (Optional – Requires a video card w ith DP port) - Conn ect one end of the DP cable to the bac k of th e monitor

and connect the other end to the computer’s DP port.

5. Turn on your monitor and computer.

6. Video content supporting resolution: VGA/ HDMI/DP

If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, please refer Troubleshooting.

Wall Mounting

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 ba ck of t he mo nitor. Line up t he hol es of the arm with the holes in t he 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.

FreeSync function

1. FreeSync function is working with DP/HDMI1/HDMI2

2. Compatible Graphics Card: Recommend list is as the below, also could be checked by visiting www.AMD.com

AMD Radeon™ RX 480 AMD Radeon™ RX 470 AMD Radeon™ RX 460

Radeon Pro Duo

AMD Radeon R9 300 Series AMD Radeon R9 Fury X AMD Radeon R9 360 AMD Radeon R7 360 AMD Radeon R9 295X2 AMD Radeon R9 290X AMD Radeon R9 290 AMD Radeon R9 285 AMD Radeon R7 260X AMD Radeon R7 260