User manual AOC LM740

[. . . ] i 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. 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. [. . . ] reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. Reference Information For future reference, write the following information about your monitor in the space below. The serial number is found on the back of the product or on the bottom of its stand. Monitor Information Product Name: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Dealer Information Dealer: Telephone Number: Address: LM740 vi Table of Contents 1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i 2 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 Unpacking the Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installation and Removal of the Base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4 Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5 Windows driver installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 6 Setting the Display Resolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Choosing the Best Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Supported Graphics Modes and Refresh Rate Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 7 Adjusting the Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12 8 Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15 9 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 vii 1 Important Safety Instructions Please read the following safety instructions before installing or cleaning your AOC monitor: 1. Unplug the monitor's power cable from the wall outlet before cleaning. Slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet are provided for ventilation. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or other heat source, or used in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. Never push objects of any kind, or spill liquid of any kind into this product. Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards. If any abnormal operation or accident (such as dropping the unit) occurs, disconnect the monitor from the wall power outlet and contact qualified service personnel. 1 2 Features 2 Your AOC LM740 Monitor features: SXGA (1280 x 1024 pixel) Resolution LCD Panel High Brightness ­ 270 cd/m (typical) High Contrast Ratio ­ 500:1 (typical) True Colour Display With FRC support for 16. 7M colours, the AOC LM740 monitor offers you better image quality. High Quality Expansion With any resolution within the monitor's specified range, your AOC LM740 monitor can expand the image to full screen. Auto Adjustment Function The auto-adjustment key automatically optimises the image. Plug and Play Compatibility with Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me and XP Space Saving - only 199 mm deep Light Weight - only 4. 0 kg Lower Power Consumption 40 W maximum during operation Power Saving Power management complies with EPA ENERGY STAR standard. When the system is idle (in monitor off mode), the monitor automatically cuts its power consumption to less than 1 W. On Screen Display Allows you to adjust all settings simply using on-screen menus. 2 3 Unpacking the Monitor Please check that the following items are included with your monitor. If they are missing or damaged, please contact your place of purchase immediately. Monitor 1 pc Signal Cable 1 pc Power Cable 1 pc QSG (Quick Start Guide) 1 pc CD User's Manual Installation and Removal of the Base 1. 3 4 Hardware Installation Your monitor is equipped with an automatic power supply with a voltage range from 100 to 240 Volts AC at a frequency of 50 to 60 Hz. Make sure that the power to the computer and the power to the monitor are both turned off. Connect the D-sub video cable from the monitor's VGA input connector to the VGA output connector of the computer`s graphics card. Connect the power cord from the monitor's power jack to an AC power socket. Please make sure, that you have easy access to the power socket so you can disconnect the unit from the power socket should you need to. 1. [. . . ] If the LED is not lit at all, check that the monitor is plugged into the power supply mains socket and that the power switch is turned on. Check that the monitor's power switch is also turned on. The image is or distorted, flashes or flickers: Check that the monitor's signal cable is securely connected to the computer. Read the chapters 6 and 7 of this manual, then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions. The image is displaced in one direction: Use the Hor. Position (horizontal position) adjustment in the Geometry menu of the monitor's OSD to reposition the image. [. . . ]