AOC LM740 User Manual

LM740

17” TFT LCD Monitor
User’s Manual

By Envision Peripherals
Inc.

www.AOCmonitor.com

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Before operating the monitor, please re ad this manual th oroughly. This manual
should be retained for future reference.

FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
WARNING: (FOR FCC CERTIFIED MODELS)

NOTE:

This eq uipment has bee n tested and foun d to co mply with th e li mits

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. 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 tha t interfe rence 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 th e equipment o ff and on, the us er is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separati on bet ween the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

As an ENERGY STAR
that th is pro duct meets the ENER GY ST AR

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Partner Envision Peripherals Inc. has determined

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guid eli nes for ener gy ef fi cien cy.

WARNING:

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the monitor to rain or moisture.
Dangerously high voltages are present inside the monitor. Do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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PRECAUTIONS:

• Do not use the monitor near water, e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen

sink, laundry tub, swimming pool or in a wet basement.

• Do not place the monitor on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the monitor

falls, it can in jure a p erso n and ca use seri ous da mage to t he appl ian ce. Use
only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the
monitor. If you mount the monitor on a wall or shelf, use a mounting kit
approved by the manufacturer and follow the kit instructions.

• Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for

ventilation. To ensure reliable oper ation of the mon itor and to protect it from
overheating, be sure these openings are not blocked or covered. Do not
place the monitor on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. Do not place the
monitor near or over a radiat or or hea t regist er. Do not place t he monit or in a
bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Do not install t he monitor in a l ocation near hea t sources such as radiators or

air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, or excessive dust or
mechanical vibration or shock.

• 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 (groundin g) pin. This plug w ill fit only into a grounde d pow er outlet as a
safety feature. If your outlet does not accommodate the three-wire plug,
have an electrician install the correct outlet or 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

period of time. This will protect the monitor from damage due to power
surges.

• Do not ov erload pow er strip s and extensi on cord s. Overl oadi ng can r esult i n

fire or electric shock.

• Never push any object into the slot on the monitor cabinet. It could short

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circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on the
monitor.

• Do not attempt to service the monitor by yourself. Opening or removing

covers can expose you to dangerous voltages and other hazards. Please
refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

• Do not p u ll or bend th e power cable and signal cab le or p la ce the mo nitor or

any heavy obje cts on th e cables. I f the cables ar e damag ed, they may cause
fire or electric shock.

• If you notice any abnormal phenomenon such as strange noise, smoke or

smells, unplug the monitor and contact your dealer or the nearest service
center immediately.

• When moving the monitor, always turn off the switch, unplug the monitor,

and disconnect t he signal cable. If the cables are not properly di sco nne cted
when moving the monitor, it may cause fire or electric shock.

• Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Pulling or inserting the plug with wet

hands may cause electric shock.

• To disconnect the power cable or signal cable, always pull the cable by the

plug. Never pull on the cable as this may cause fire or electric shock.

• To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed

computers which have appr op ria te con figure d recept a cle s mar ked betw een
100 - 240V AC, Min. 5A.

• The wall socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily

accessible.

ERGONOMICS RECOMMENDATIONS

Do not operate the monitor in a dark room or against a bright background. For optimal
viewing comfort, the monitor should be just below eye level and 30-60 cm (16-24 inches)
away from your eyes. When using the monitor over a prolonged period of time, a
ten-minute-break per hour is recommended.

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GENERAL NOTES

The followi ng sy mpto ms are normal with LCD mo nitor a nd d o no t indi cate a problem.

• Due to the nature o f the fluor escent li ght, the scree n may flick er during initia l

use. Turn off the Power Switch and then turn it on again to make sure the
flicker disappears .

• You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the

desktop pattern you use.

• The LCD panel used in this monitor is a very high technology product with

3,932,160 thin fi lm transi stors giv ing you fi ne picture detai ls. Occasionally, a
few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of red,
green, blue, white or black. Please note that this does not indicate a
defective panel.

• Due to the nature of the LCD screen, an after-image of the previous screen

may remain after switching the image when the same image has been
displayed for a long time. The monitor will slowly recover from this.

• LCD monitors have a fixed size & number of pixels. Due to this, an

interpolation is necessary to operate the monitor in a resolution below its
native resoluti on whi ch may sl ig htly de-g rade the di splay q uali ty. Therefore,
it is highly recommended to operate this monitor at its native resolution of
1280x1024 @ 60Hz.

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OTHER NOTES

• The scre en sur face is very soft. Do not rub, touch or ta p th e scre en surface

with sharp object such as pen or pencil. This contact may scratch or
damage the screen. These damages are not covered under the warranty.

• Turn your computer OFF before installing your new monitor. Refer to your

computer manual for the proper shut down procedure.

• Save the ori ginal s hipping cart on and p acking material s, as th ey w ill come in

handy if you ever have to ship your monitor.

• For maximum protectio n, repa ckage your mo nitor as it was or iginally p acked

at the factory.

• T o keep the monitor looking new , periodically clean the case & surfac e of the

TFT-LCD panel with a soft non-fibrous cloth lightly dampened with a glass
cleaner . Do not u se any pa per product s to clean t he screen. Never sp ay the
glass cleaner directly on the monitor. Never use strong solvents such as
thinner, benzene, or abrasive cleaners, since these will damage the case &
panel. As a safety precaution, always unplug the monitor before cleaning it.

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Disclaimer

Envision Peripherals Inc. makes no representations or warranties, either expressed
or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any
warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, Envision
Peripherals Inc. reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes
from time to time i n the conten ts her eof withou t obligati on to noti fy any perso n of such
revision or changes.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.

Reference Information

For future reference, write the following information about your monitor in
the space below. The serial number is found on the back of the product or
on the bottom of its stand.

Monitor Information
Product Name: LM740
Serial Number :
Date of Purchase:
Dealer Information
Dealer:
Telephone

Number:
Address:

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Ta ble of Contents

1 Important Safety Instructions...........................................i

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2 Features.............................................................................2

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3 Unpacking the Monitor............... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ...3

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Installation and Removal of the Base…………………….3

4 Hardware Installation .......................................................4

5 Windows driver installation.......... ...................................5

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6 Setting the Display Resolution........................................6

Choosing the Best Resolution..............................6

Supported Graphics Modes and Refresh Rate

Selection...............................................................7

7 Adjusting the Monitor..................................................9-12

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8 Frequently Asked Questions ....................................13-15

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9 Specifications ............................................................16-17

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