AOC Q3277PQU User Manual

LCD Monitor User Manual
Q3277PQU LED backlight
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Safety ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
National Conventions ......................................................................................................................................... 4
Power ................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Installation .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Cleaning............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Other .................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Setup ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Contents in Box ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Setup Base ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Wall Mounting .................................................................................................................................................. 11
Adjusting Viewing Angle ................................................................................................................................... 12
Using "MHL(Mobile High-Definition Link)"........................................................................................................ 13
Connecting the Monitor .................................................................................................................................... 14
Adjusting ................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Setting Optimal Resolution .............................................................................................................................. 15
Hotkeys ............................................................................................................................................................ 23
OSD Setting ..................................................................................................................................................... 25
LED Indicator ................................................................................................................................................... 34
Driver ...................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Monitor Driver .................................................................................................................................................. 35
i-Menu .............................................................................................................................................................. 49
e-Saver ............................................................................................................................................................ 50
Screen+ ........................................................................................................................................................... 51
Troubleshoot ........................................................................................................................................................... 52
Specification ............................................................................................................................................................ 54
General Specification ....................................................................................................................................... 54
Preset Display Modes ...................................................................................................................................... 55
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Pin Assignments .............................................................................................................................................. 56
Plug and Play ................................................................................................................................................... 58
Regulation ............................................................................................................................................................... 59
FCC Notice ...................................................................................................................................................... 59
WEEE Declaration ........................................................................................................................................... 60
WEEE Declaration for India ............................................................................................................................. 60
RoHS Declaration for India .............................................................................................................................. 60
EPA Energy Star .............................................................................................................................................. 61
EPEAT Declaration .......................................................................................................................................... 61
Service .................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Warranty Statement for Europe........................................................................................................................ 62
Warranty Statement for Middle East and Africa (MEA) .................................................................................... 64
AOC International (Europe) B.V. ...................................................................................................................... 66
EASE PROGRAME ......................................................................................................................................... 69
TCO DOCUMENT ........................................................................................................................................... 70
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Safety

National Conventions

The following subsections describe notational conventio ns u sed in this do cum 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 the
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 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 equippe d with a three-pronged grounded 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 will not be used for long periods of time. T his will protec t 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.
The wall socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
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Leave at lease this space around the set
10cm
4 inches
10cm
4 inches
11 7/8 inches
10cm
4 inches
Leave at lease this space ar
10cm
4 inches
10cm
4 inches
11 7/8 inches
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 , s t an d, t r ipod , bracket, or table recommended 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.
If you mount the moni tor on a wall or shelf, use a mounting kit approved by the manufa cture r 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 installed on the wall or with the stand: Installed on the wall
ound the set
Installed with 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 sh ould not be t oo 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.
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.
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Setup

CD Manual Stand Base Power Cable
Audio Dual link DVI Analog Cable DP HDMI USB MHL
Monitor

Contents in Box

Not all signal cables (Audio, Dual link DVI, Analog, DP, HDMI, MHL and USB 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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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:
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Wall Mounting

Preparing to install an optional wall mount 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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Adjusting Viewing Angle

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. You are able to adjust the monitor's angle from -5° to 22 °.
NOTE: Do not adjust the viewing angle over 22 degrees in order to avoid damage.
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Using "MHL(Mobile High-Definition Link)"

1."MHL" (Mobile High-Definition Link)
This feature allows you to enjoy videos and photos (imported from a connected mobile device that supports MHL) on the screenof the product. To use the MHL function, you need an MHL-certified mobile device. You can check if your mobile device is
MHL certified on the device manufacturer's website. To find a list of MHL-certified devices, visit the official MHL website (http://www.mhlconsortium.org).
To use the MHL function, the latest version of software must be installed on the mobile device.  On some mobile devices, the MHL function may not be available depending on the device's performance or
functionality.
Since the display size of the product is larger than those of mobile devices, the picture quality may degrade.  This product is officially MH L-certified. If you encounter any problem when using the MHL function, please
contact the manufacturer of the mobile device.
The picture quality may degrade when content (imported from the mobile device) with a low Resolution is
played on the product.
Using "MHL"
1. Connect the micro USB port on the mobile device to the [HDMI / MHL] port on the product using the MHL cable.
When the MHL cable is used, [HDMI / MHL] is the only port on this monitor that supports the MHL function.  Mobile device must be purchased separately.
2. Connect the AC power cord to the produ ct and a power outl et.
3. Press the source button
4. After about 3 seconds, the MHL screen will be displayed if MHL mode is active. Remark: The indicated time "3 sec later" may vary depending on the mobile device.
When the mobile device is not connected or does not support MHL
If MHL mode is not act ivated e ven though the mo bile dev ice supp orts M H L, check if mobil e dev ice M HL port is
MHL standard port otherwise an additional MHL-enabled adapter is required.
and switch to HDMI /MHL to activate MHL mode.
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Connecting the Monitor

Cable Connections In Back of Monitor and Computer:
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POWER
4 5 6
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2
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1 DVI 2 MHL-HDMI 3 Display port 4 Analog (D-Sub 15-Pin VGA cable) 5 AUDIO IN 6 Earphone out 7 USB 2.0 8 USB 3.0+ fast charging 9 USB 3.0 10 USB input 11 Power
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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 DVI port) – Conn ect o ne en d of the DVI cable to the bac k of the monitor
and connect the other end to the computer’s DVI port.
4 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.
5 Optional – (Requires a video card with DP port) – Connect one end of the DP cable to the back of the monitor
and connect the other end to the computer’s DP port. 6 Turn on your monitor and computer. 7 Video content supporting resolution:
(1) VGA: 1920 x 1080/60Hz (Maximum)
(2) DVI Dual-Link: 2560 x 1440/60Hz (Maximum)
(3) HDMI: 2560 x 1440/60Hz (Maximum)
(4) DP: 2560 x 1440/60Hz (Maximum)
If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, please refer Troubleshooting.
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Adjusting

Setting Optimal Resolution

Windows 8

For Windows 8:
1. Right click and click All apps at the bottom-right of the screen.
2. Set the “View b y” to “Category”.
3. Click Appearance and Personalization.
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4. Click DISPLAY.
5. Set the resolution SLIDE-BAR to Optimal preset resolution.
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Windows 7

For Windows 7:
1. Click START.
2. Click CONTROL PANEL.
3. Click APPEARANCE.
4. Click DISPLAY
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5. Set the resolution SLIDE-BAR to Optimal preset re sol uti on.
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Windows Vista

For Windows Vista:
1. Click START.
2. Click CONTROL PANEL.
3. Click Appearance and Perso naliz ati on.
4. Click Personalization
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5. Click Display Settings.
6. Set the resolution SLIDE-BAR to
Optimal preset resolution.
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Windows XP

For Windows XP:
1 Click START.
2 Click SETTINGS.
3 Click CONTROL PANEL.
4 Click Appearance and Themes.
5 Double click DISPLAY.
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