AOC 831s User Manual

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USER`S GUIDE 
831S
 
 
 
PREFACE………………………………………………………………………..……….2 
SAFETY INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………….3 
SETUP…………………………………………………………………………………….5 
USING THE MONITOR…………………………………………………...…….…...8                                  
DRIVER INSTALLATION GUIDE…………………….….…………………………26 
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ……………………………………………………………..28                                
PRODUCT INFORMATION………………………………………………………….29                               
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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PREFACE 
 
About This Guide  
This guide describes the monitors features, setup, and operation. lnformation in this document is subject 
to change without notice. 
The sections are as follows: 
 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 Windows.  
 Technical Support : provides tips and solutions for common problems....

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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 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...

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LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST 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 hazards.  
Read and follow these precautions when connecting and using your computer monitor:...

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SETUP 
 
Setup the stand and base 
Please setup or remove the base following below steps.  
 
Adjusting Viewing Angle 
 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 do 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...

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Attaching the Cables 
Cable Connections On Back of Monitor and Computer 
 
1. Power 
3. 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,...

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 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 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 back of the monitor.  
4.  Insert the 4 screws into the holes and tighten.  
5.  Reconnect the cables.  Refer to the users manual that came...

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USING THE MONITOR 
 
 
Setting the Optimal Resolution  
The recommended resolution for this monitor is 1366 by 768. 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 1366 by 768.  
External Controls 
Press the power button to turn the monitor on or off. The other control knobs are located at front panel of the monitor (See 
Figure )....

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OSD Settings  
 Press the MENU-button to activate the OSD window.  
 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 highlighted, 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...

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Boost” and “Picture Boost” .  
       DCC: Dynamic color control 
       ICM: Intelligent color management 
 
1) How to use Color Boost?  
  
Five color-enhancement settings:  To accommodate various display needs, Color Boost also offers 5 different color 
enhancement modes: Full Enhance, Natural Skin, Green Field, Sky Blue, and Auto-Detect. Please go to the fourth icon 
labeled “Color Boost” in the OSD menu and select one of the five settings you desire to be turned on.  
  
 
 
Full Enhance:...