Safety ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
National Conventions ......................................................................................................................................... 4
Power ................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Installation .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
Other .................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Setup ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Contents in Box ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Setup Stand & Base ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Adjusting Viewing Angle ................................................................................................................................... 1 1
Connecting the Monitor .................................................................................................................................... 12
Wall Mounting .................................................................................................................................................. 13
Adjusting ................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Setting Optimal Resolution .............................................................................................................................. 14
Windows Vista .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Windows XP ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Windows ME/2000 .................................................................................................................................... 17
Hotkeys ............................................................................................................................................................ 18
OSD Setting ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Luminance ................................................................................................................................................ 20
Image Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 22
Color Setup ............................................................................................................................................... 24
Picture Boost ............................................................................................................................................ 26
OSD Setup ............................................................................................................................................... 28
Extra ......................................................................................................................................................... 30
Exit ........................................................................................................................................................... 32
LED Indicator ................................................................................................................................................... 33
Driver ...................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Monitor Driver .................................................................................................................................................. 34
Windows 7 ................................................................................................................................................ 34
Windows Vista .......................................................................................................................................... 38
Windows XP ............................................................................................................................................. 40
Windows 2000 .......................................................................................................................................... 43
Windows ME ............................................................................................................................................. 43
i-Menu .............................................................................................................................................................. 44
e-Saver ............................................................................................................................................................ 45
Screen+ ........................................................................................................................................................... 46
Troubleshoot ........................................................................................................................................................... 47
Specification ............................................................................................................................................................ 49
General Specification ....................................................................................................................................... 49
Preset Display Modes ...................................................................................................................................... 50
Pin Assignments .............................................................................................................................................. 51
Plug and Play ................................................................................................................................................... 51
Regulation ............................................................................................................................................................... 52
FCC Notice ...................................................................................................................................................... 52
WEEE Declaration ........................................................................................................................................... 53
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EPEAT Declaration .......................................................................................................................................... 54
Service ............................................................................................................................................................. 55
Warranty Statement for Europe ........................................................................................................................ 55
Warranty Statement for North & South America (excluding Brazil) ........................................................... 57
Ease ......................................................................................................................................................... 59
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Safety
National Conventions
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.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates the potential for bodily harm and tells you how to avoid the pro blem. 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 regulatory authority.
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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 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 ~, Min. 5A
The wall socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessib le.
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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 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.
See below the recommended ventilation areas around the monitor when the monitor is i nstalled on the wall or on
the stand:
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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 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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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.
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Connecting the Monitor
Cable Connections In Back of Monitor and Computer:
1. Power
2. Analog (DB-15 VGA cable)
To protect equipment, always turn off the PC and LCD monitor before connecting.
1. Con nect the power cable to the AC port on the back of the monitor.
2. Con nect 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.
If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, please refer
Troubleshooting.
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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 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.
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