AOC 2436swa User Manual

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AOC MONITOR 
USER`S GUIDE 
2436Swa
 
 
 
SAFETY INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………….2 
SETUP…………………………………………………………………………………….4 
ADJUSTING…………….…………………………………………………...…………..7                                
DRIVER INSTALLATION GUIDE…………………….….…………………………15                               
PRODUCT INFORMATION………………………………………………………….22                               
TROUBLESHOOT……...………………………………………………………….…..24   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
						

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SAFETY INTRODUCTION 
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 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.  
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 AC, Min. 5A 
 The wall socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.  
 For use only with the attached power adapter (Output 12Vdc) which haveUL,CSA 
listed license (Only for monitors with power adapter).  
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 installed on the wall or on 
the stand:    
 
						

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Clean 
the cabinet regularly with the cloth provided.  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.  
 
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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SETUP 
 
 
Please setup or remove the base following the steps as below. 
 
 
 
 
 
						

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Setup: 
 
Remove: 
 
 For optimal viewing it is recommended to look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitors 
angle to your own preference.  
 Hold the stand so you will not topple the monitor when you change the monitors angle.  
 You are able to adjust the monitors angle from -5° to 20 °.  
 
NOTE: 
Do not touch the LCD screen when you change the angle. It may cause damage or break the LCD screen.  
 
 
						

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Cable Connections On Back of Monitor and Computer 
1. Power 
2. Analog (DB-15 VGA cable)  
3.Audio 
  
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 
computers D-Sub port.  
3.  Connect the audio cable to audio in port on the back of the monitor  
4.  Turn on your monitor and computer.  
If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, please refer Troubleshooting
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Preparing to Install An Optional Wall Mounting Arm.  
 
						

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This monitor can be attached to a wall mounting arm you purchase separately. Disconnect power before this 
ure. Follow these steps: 
1.  Remove the base.  
2.  Follow the manufacturers 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 
f the monitor.  
4.  Insert the 4 screws into the holes and tighten.  
5.  Reconnect the cables.  Refer to the users manual that came with the optional wall mounting arm for 
tions on attaching it to the wall.  
Noted : VESA mounting screw holes are not available for all models, please check with the dealer or official 
ment of AOC.  
Distance between the wall-mount holes : 100 x 100 mm  
Screw specification for wall-mount : M4 x 10  
 
   
  
Adjusting 
The recommended resolution for this monitor is 1920 by 1080. To setup the monitor to this resolution, follow the steps below. 
For Windows Vista: 
1 Click START.  
2 Click CONTROL PANEL. 
 
 
3 Click Appearance and Personalization. 
 
 
 
						

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4 Click Personalization  
 
 
5 Click Display Settings.  
 
 
6 Set the resolution SLIDE-BAR to 1920 by 1080.  
  
 
 
 
 
 
						

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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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6 Click SETTINGS. 
7 Set the resolution SLIDE-BAR to 1920 by 1080.  
 
For Windows ME/2000: 
1 Click START.  
2 Click SETTINGS.  
3 Click CONTROL PANEL.  
4 Double click DISPLAY.  
5 Click SETTINGS.  
6 Set the resolution SLIDE-BAR to 1920 by 1080.