AOC 931sn User Manual

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USER`S GUIDE 
931Sn
 
 
 
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.  
 Product Information: lists the technical specifications of the monitor.  
 Warranty Statement: Warranty Statement used in Europe.  
National Conventions 
 
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.  
Product Registration  
Please link www.aoc.com
, select your country or region, log in Product Registration to register . 
 
 
 
 
 
 
						

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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 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 reception, 
which can be determined by turning the equipment off 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 and receiver.  
3.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected.  
4.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
NOTICE : 
1.  The changes or modifications not expressly approved 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 
modification to this equipment. It is theresponsibilities of the user to correct such interference.  
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 . 
HG Declaration  
SAFETY: Lamp Disposal  
 
						

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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:  
PRECAUTIONS 
 Do not use the monitor near water, e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, 
swimming pool or in a wet basement.  
 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. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the 
manufacturer 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 instructions.  
 Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet 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. Do not place the monitor in a bookcase or 
cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided.  
 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.  
 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 monitor.  
 Do not attempt to service the monitor yourself; opening or removing covers can expose you to 
dangerous voltages and other hazards. Please refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
 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 have UL,CSA listed 
license(Only for monitors with power adapter).  
 Please make sure to clean the cabinet regularly with the provided cloth , you can use soft-cleanser 
to clean the stain , instead of severe spray cleanser which will cauterize the monitor cabinet.  
 Dont leak liquid into monitor which will result in the damage of chassis or component. Please 
unplug before cleaning ,and do not scratch the screen with hard things. 
 
						

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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 the LCD 
screen.  
 
						

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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, see 
Troubleshooting. 
Attaching Wall Mounting Arm 
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 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 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.  
Distance between the wall-mount holes : 100 x 100 mm  
Screw specification for wall-mount : M4 x 10 
 
						

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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 ). By changing these settings, the picture can be adjusted to your personal preferences. 
* The power cord should be connected. 
* Press the power button to turn on the monitor. The power indicator will light up.  
 
1  Eco mode (DCR) / -  
2  4:3 or wide / +  
3 Power 
4 
Auto / Exit  
5   Menu / Enter  
  
 
 
						

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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 adjust any other function, repeat steps 2-3.  
 OSD Lock Function: To lock the OSD, press and hold the Menu button while the monitor is off and then press 
power button to turn the monitor on. To un-lock the OSD - press and hold the Menu button while the monitor is off 
and then press power button to turn the monitor on.  
 Eco Mode and DCR hot key : Press the Eco key continuously to select the Eco mode of brightness and DCR on 
when there is no OSD ( Eco mode hot key may not be available in all models).  
 4:3 or wide image ratio hot key: When there is no OSD, press + continuously to change 4:3 or wide image ratio. 
(If the product screen size is 4:3 or input signal resolution is wide format, the hot key is disalbe to adjust.)  
 Auto configure hot key:  When the OSD is closed, press Auto button will be auto configure hot key function .  
 
DCB Adjustment
 
 
What is DCB?  
 
Dynamic Color Boost (DCB) is an advanced color adjustment technology. Through analyzing RGB signals, DCB creates 
more vivid and natural images to suit various color environment needs. DCB has two types of color enhancers: “Color 
 
						

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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:   When Full Enhance is turned on, the color saturation of the entire screen is fully enriched, thus all colors 
become more vibrant.  
 
  
  
Nature Skin:   When Natural Skin is turned on, the red and yellow colors are enriched automatically, thus presents 
human skin with more natural and truer colors. Natural Skin setting is ideal for viewing human portrait and detailed skin