AOC 2036sa User Manual

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WEEE Declaration 
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union.  
  
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other 
household waste.Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a 
designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.The separate collection 
and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure 
that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where 
you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste 
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product . 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
						

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EPEAT Declaration 
 
EPEAT is a system to help purchasers in the public and private sectors evaluate, compare and select desktop 
computers, notebooks and monitors based on their environmental attributes. EPEAT also provides a clear and 
consistent set of performance criteria for the design of products, and provides an opportunity for manufacturers to 
secure market recognition for efforts to reduce the environmental impact of its products.  
 
 
AOC believes in protecting the environment. 
With a key concern for the conservation of natural resources, as well as landfill protection, AOC announces the 
launch of AOC monitor‟s packaging recycling program. This program is designed to help you discard of your 
monitor carton and filler materials properly. If a local recycling center is not available, AOC will recycle the 
packaging material for you, including foam filler and carton. AOC Display solution will only recycle AOC monitor 
packaging. Please refer to the following website address: 
 
Only for North and South American, excluding Brazil: 
http://us.aoc.com/about/environmental_impact 
 
For Germany:  
http://www.aoc-europe.com/en/service/tco.php 
 
For Brazil:  
http://www.aoc.com.br/2007/php/index.php?req=pagina&pgn_id=134
 
						

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Service 
Warranty Statement for Europe 
LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY*  
AOC Color Monitors sold within Europe  
AOC International (Europe) GmbH warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a 
period of Three (3) years after the original date of consumer purchase. During this period, AOC International 
(Europe) GmbH will, at its option, either repair the defective product with new or rebuilt parts, or replace it with a 
new or rebuilt product at no charge except as *stated below. The defective products that are replaced become the 
property of AOC International (Europe) GmbH.  
 
If the product appears to be defective, please contact your local dealer or refer to the warranty card when attached 
to the product.  
 
Deliver the product freight pre-paid, along with the dated proof of purchase, to the AOC Authorized Service Center. 
If you cannot deliver the product in person:  
 
Pack it in its original shipping container (or equivalent)  
Put the RMA number on the address label  
Put the RMA number on the shipping carton  
Insure it (or assume the risk of loss/damage during shipment)  
Pay all shipping charges  
 
AOC International (Europe) GmbH is responsible neither for any damage or loss during inbound transport damage 
nor to inbound product that was not properly packaged.  
 
AOC International (Europe) GmbH will pay the return shipping charges within one of the countries specified within 
this warranty statement. AOC International (Europe) GmbH is not responsible for any costs associated with the 
transportation of product across international borders. This includes the international border within the European 
Union.  
 
* This limited warranty does not cover any losses or damages that occur as a result of  
Shipping or improper installation or maintenance  
Misuse  
Neglect  
Any cause other than ordinary commercial or industrial application  
Adjustment by non-authorized source  
Repair, modification, or installation of options or parts by anyone other than an AOC Authorized Service Center  
Improper environment  
Excessive or inadequate heating or air conditioning or electrical powers failures, surges, or other irregularities  
 
This limited warranty does not cover any of the product firmware or hardware that you or any third party have 
 
						

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modified or altered; you bear the sole responsibility and liability for any such modification or alteration. 
 
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THIS PRODUCT (INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF 
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO A 
PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS FOR PARTS AND LABOR FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF CONSUMER 
PURCHASE. NO WARRANTIES (EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED) APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD.  
 
AOC INTERNATIONAL (EUROPE) GMBH OBLIGATIONS AND YOUR REMEDIES HEREUNDER ARE SOLELY 
AND EXCLUSIVELY AS STATED HERE.  AOC INTERNATIONAL (EUROPE) GMBH LIABILITY, WHETHER 
BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHER THEORY, SHALL NOT EXCEED 
THE PRICE OF THE INDIVIDUAL UNIT WHOSE DEFECT OR DAMAGE IS THE BASIS OF THE CLAIM. IN NO 
EVENT SHALL AOC INTERNATIONAL (EUROPE) GMBH BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF 
USE OR FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE. 
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. ALTHOUGH THIS LIMITED WARRANTY 
GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM 
COUNTRY TO COUNTRY. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE 
MEMBER COUNTRIES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION.  
 
 
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. 
For more details, please visit: http://www.aoc-europe.com/en/service/index.php 
 
 
						

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Warranty Statement for North & South America (excluding Brazil) 
WARRANTY STATEMENT        
for AOC Color Monitors 
Including those Sold within North America as Specified 
 
Envision Peripherals, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 
three (3) years for parts & labor and one (1) year for CRT Tube or LCD Panel after the original date of consumer 
purchase. During this period, EPI ( EPI is the abbreviation of Envision Peripherals, Inc. ) will, at its option, either 
repair the defective product with new or rebuilt parts, or replace it with a new or rebuilt product at no charge except 
as *stated below. The parts or product that are replaced become the property of EPI. 
 
In the USA to obtain service under this limited warranty, call EPI for the name of the Authorized Service Center 
closest to your area. Deliver the product freight pre-paid, along with the dated proof of purchase, to the EPI 
Authorized Service Center. If you cannot deliver the product in person: 
 
Pack it in its original shipping container (or equivalent)  
Put the RMA number on the address label  
Put the RMA number on the shipping carton  
Insure it (or assume the risk of loss/damage during shipment)  
Pay all shipping charges  
 
EPI is not responsible for damage to inbound product that was not properly packaged. 
EPI will pay the return shipment charges within one of the countries specified within this warranty statement. EPI is 
not responsible for any costs associated with the transportation of product across international borders. This 
includes the international borders of the countries within this warranty statements. 
 
In the United States and Canada contact your Dealer or EPI Customer Service, RMA Department at the toll free 
number (888) 662-9888. Or you can request an RMA Number online at www.aoc.com/na-warranty. 
 
* This limited warranty does not cover any losses or damages that occur as a result of:  
 
Shipping or improper installation or maintenance  
Misuse  
Neglect  
Any cause other than ordinary commercial or industrial application  
Adjustment by non-authorized source  
Repair, modification, or installation of options or parts by anyone other than an EPI Authorized Service Center  
Improper environment  
Excessive or inadequate heating or air conditioning or electrical power failures, surges, or other irregularities  
 
This three-year limited warranty does not cover any of the products firmware or hardware that you or any third 
party have modified or altered; you bear the sole responsibility and liability for any such modification or alteration. 
 
 
						

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ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THIS PRODUCT (INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF 
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO A 
PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS FOR PARTS AND LABOR AND ONE (1) YEAR FOR CRT TUBE OR LCD PANEL 
FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF CONSUMER PURCHASE. NO WARRANTIES (EITHER EXPRESSED OR 
IMPLIED) APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD. IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SOME STATES DO NOT 
ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY 
NOT APPLY TO YOU. 
 
EPI OBLIGATIONS AND YOUR REMEDIES HEREUNDER ARE SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVELY AS STATED HERE. 
EPI‟ LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT. WARRANTY, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHER 
THEORY, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PRICE OF THE INDIVIDUAL UNIT WHOSE DEFECT OR DAMAGE IS THE 
BASIS OF THE CLAIM. IN NO EVENT SHALL ENVISION PERIPHERALS, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF 
PROFITS, LOSS OF USE OR FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT OR OTHER INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR 
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE. IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE 
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION 
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. ALTHOUGH THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. 
YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. 
 
In the United States of America, this limited warranty is only valid for Products purchased in the Continental United 
States, Alaska, and Hawaii. 
Outside the United States of America, this limited warranty is only valid for Products purchased in Canada. 
 
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. 
For more details, please visit:  
 
USA:  http://us.aoc.com/support/find_service_center 
ARGENTINA:  http://ar.aoc.com/support/find_service_center  
BOLIVIA:  http://bo.aoc.com/support/find_service_center 
CHILE:  http://cl.aoc.com/support/find_service_center 
COLOMBIA:  http://co.aoc.com/support/find_service_center 
COSTA RICA:  http://cr.aoc.com/support/find_service_center 
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:  http://do.aoc.com/support/find_service_center 
ECUADOR:  http://ec.aoc.com/support/find_service_center 
EL SALVADOR:  http://sv.aoc.com/support/find_service_center 
GUATEMALA:  http://gt.aoc.com/support/find_service_center 
HONDURAS:  http://hn.aoc.com/support/find_service_center 
NICARAGUA:  http://ni.aoc.com/support/find_service_center 
PANAMA:  http://pa.aoc.com/support/find_service_center 
PARAGUAY:  http://py.aoc.com/support/find_service_center 
PERU:  http://pe.aoc.com/support/find_service_center 
URUGUAY:  http://pe.aoc.com/support/find_service_center 
VENEZUELA:  http://ve.aoc.com/support/find_service_center 
IF COUNTRY NOT LISTED:  http://latin.aoc.com/support/find_service_center