AOC 2216va User Manual

							       
2216Va User Manual 
1. Preface About This Guide  
This guide describes the monitors features, setup,  and operation. lnformation in this document is subject to change w ithout notice. 
The sections are as follows: 
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Safety Instructions
: lists safety information. 
· 
Setup
: describes the initial setup process. 
· 
Using the Monitor
: gives an overview of how to use the monitor. 
· 
Drivers
: provides driver installation instructions for Win dows. 
· 
Technical Support 
: provides tips and solutions for common problems. 
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Product Information
: lists the technical specifications of the monitor .. 
National Conventions   The following subsections describe notational conve ntions used in this document.   Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accomp anied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, cautions, and war nings, 
and they are used as follows: 
 NOTE: 
A NOTE indicates important information that helps y ou make better use of your computer system
. 
 CAUTION: 
A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hard ware 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 problem
.  
Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and m ay be unaccompanied by an icon. In such cases, the specific presentation of the warning is mandated 
by regulatory authority.   Product Registration   
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2. Safety Introduction 
FCC Notice   FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement  WARNING: (FOR FCC CERTIFIED MODELS) 
NOTE: 
This equipment has been tested and found to comply  with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits 
are designed to provide reasonable protection again st 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 that interference will not occur in  a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television r eception, 
which can be determined by turning the equipment of f and on, the user 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 separation between the equipment an d receiver. 
3.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circui t different from that to which the receiver is connected. 
4.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV te chnician for help. 
NOTICE : 
1.  The changes or modifications not expressly appro ved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. 
2.  Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if  any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. 
 
						

							3.  The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modific ation to this equipment. It is theresponsibilities of 
the user to correct such interference. 
WEEE Declaration   Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Hou sehold in the European Union.   
 This symbol on the product or on its packaging indi cates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste.Instead, it is your 
responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment b y 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 i t 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 househo ld waste disposal service or the shop where you pur chased the product . HG Declaration   
  SAFETY: Lamp Disposal   
LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUS T BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL 
LAWS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE ELECTRONIC  INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE AT 
WWW.EIAE.ORG
. 
Precautions 
 
WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in exposure 
to shock, electrical hazards, and/or mechanical haz ards.   
Read and follow these precautions when connecting a nd using your computer monitor:   
  
						

							PRECAUTIONS 
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Do not use the monitor near water, e.g. near a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming  pool or in a wet basement. 
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Do not place the monitor on an unstable cart, stand , or table. If the monitor falls, it can injure a person and cause serious damage to the appliance. Us e 
only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacture r 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 ins tructions. 
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Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the ca binet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the monitor 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 radiator or heat register. D o not place the monitor in a bookcase or cabinet un less proper ventilation is provided. 
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The monitor should be operated only from the type o f 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. 
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The monitor is equipped with a three-pronged ground ed 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. 
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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. 
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Do not overload power strips and extension cords. O verloading can result in fire or electric shock. 
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Never push any object into the slot on the monitor  cabinet. It could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on the mon itor. 
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Do not attempt to service the monitor yourself; ope ning or removing covers can expose you to dangerous  voltages and other hazards. Please refer all 
servicing to qualified service personnel. 
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To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor o nly with UL listed computers which have appropriate  configured receptacles marked between 100 - 
240V AC, Min. 5A. 
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The wall socket shall be installed near the equipme nt and shall be easily accessible. 
· 
For use only with the attached power adapter (Outpu t 12Vdc) which have UL,CSA listed license(Only for monitors with power adapter ). 
· 
Please make sure to clean the cabinet regularly wit h the provided cloth , you can use soft-cleanser to clean the stain , instead of severe spray cleanser 
which will cauterize the monitor cabinet. 
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Dont leak liquid into monitor which will result in  the damage of chassis or component. Please unplug b efore cleaning ,and do not scratch the screen 
with hard things. 
3. Setup Setup the stand and base  
 
						

							Please setup or remove the base following below steps.   
 
Adjusting Viewing Angle  
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For optimal viewing it is recommended to look at th e full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitors angle to your own preference. 
· 
Hold the stand so you do not topple the monitor whe n you change the monitors angle. 
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You are able to adjust the monitors angle from -5° to 20°. 
 
   
						

							  NOTE: 
Do not touch the LCD screen when you change the ang le. It may cause damage or break the LCD screen.   
    
Attaching the Cables Cable Connections On Back of Monitor and Computer  
 
1. Power
 
2. Audio
 
3. DVI
 
4. Analog
 
  
						

							Turn off your computer before performing the procedure below. 
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 computers D-Sub port. 
3.  Turn on your monitor and computer. 
If your monitor displays an image, installation is  complete. If it does not display an image, see
 Troubleshooting
. 
Attaching Wall Mounting Arm Preparing to Install An Optional Wall Mounting Arm   
 
 
  
						

							This monitor can be attached to a wall mounting arm you purchase separately. Disconnect power before t his procedure. Follow these 
steps: 
1.  Remove the base.  
2.  Follow the manufacturers instructions to assemb le 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 users manua l that came with the optional wall mounting arm for instructions on attaching it to the wall. 
4. Using the Monitor Setting the Optimal Resolution    
The recommended resolution for this monitor is 1680  by 1050. To setup the monitor to this resolution, follow the steps below. 
1.  Click  START.   
2.  Click  SETTINGS .   
3.  Click  CONTROL PANEL .   
4.  Double click  DISPLAY.   
5.  Click  SETTINGS . 
6.  Set the resolution  SLIDE-BAR to 1680 by 1050.   
External Controls  
Press the power button to turn the monitor on or of f. The other control knobs are located at front panel of the monitor (See Figure ). By 
changing these settings, the picture can be adjuste d to your personal preferences. 
* The power cord should be connected.  
* Press the power button to turn on the monitor. Th e power indicator will light up.   
 
						

							 
1.Souce  
2. Auto Config 
3. Volume / - 
4. Volume / + 
5. Menu / Enter 
6. Power Button & Indicator 
OSD Settings 
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Press the MENU-button to activate the OSD window. 
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Press+ or - to navigate through the functions. Once  the desired function is highlighted, press the MENU-buttonto activate it.If the function selected has 
a sub-menu, press or again to navigate through the  sub-menu functions.Once the desired function is hig hlighted, press MENU-button to activate it. 
· 
Press+ or - to change the settings of the selected  function. To exit and save, select the exit function. If you want to adjust any other function, repeat  
steps 2-3. 
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OSD Lock Function: To lock the OSD, press and hold  the MENUbutton while the monitor is off and then press power button to turn the monitor on. To 
un-lock the OSD - press and hold the MENUbutton whi le the monitor is off and then press power button to turn the monitor on. 
  
						

							· 
Eco Mode hot key : Press the Eco key continuously t o select the Eco mode of brightness when there is no OSD ( Eco mode hot key may not be 
available in all models).   
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Volume adjustment hot key : Press Volume / - or Vol ume /+ to adjust volume when there is no OSD ( Only  for the models with speakers)   
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Press Exit key continually for 7 sec. to turn on or  off DDC-CI. 
 
DCB Adjustment  
 
What is DCB?   
  
Dynamic Color Boost (DCB) is an advanced color adju stment technology. Through analyzing RGB signals, DCB creates more vivid and 
natural images to suit various color environment ne eds. DCB has two types of color enhancers: “Color B oost” and “Picture Boost” .