AOC LM-500 AOC LM-500 15 inch TFT LCD Monitor User's Manual by Envision Peripherals, Inc. www.aocmonitor.com Before operating your monitor, please read this manual thoroughly. LM-500 1 v3_123102 For Your Safety FCC Statement 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. AOC LM-500 Notice 1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's 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 the responsibility of the user to correct such interference. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Envision Peripherals, Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the monitor to rain or moisture. Dangerously high voltage is present inside the monitor. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. AOC LM-500 2 v3_123102 For Your Safety 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 with 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. · Disconnect the power cord to stop the power supply to the monitor. AOC LM-500 · The monitor is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug, a plug with a third (grounding) pin. As a safety feature, this plug will only fit into a grounded power outlet. 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 voltage 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 appropriately configured receptacles marked between 100 - 240 V AC, Min. 3.5A. · The wall socket should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible. AOC LM-500 3 v3_123102 For Your Safety Special Notes on LCD Monitors The following symptoms are normal with an LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem: · Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during initial use. Turn off the Power Switch and then turn it on again to make sure the flicker disappears. · You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use. · The LCD screen has effective pixels of 99.99% or more. It may include blemishes of 0.01% or less such as a missing pixel or a pixel lit all of the time. · Due to the nature of the LCD screen, an afterimage of the previous screen may remain after switching from an image that has been displayed for hours. This after-image could require several hours to disappear. · The life of the fluorescent light used in the LCD monitor is approximately 20,000 hours. Contact your dealer or EPI service center for replacement when the screen is dark, flickering or not lighting up. Never attempt to replace it by yourself. AOC LM-500 General Notes · Do not install the monitor near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts. · Do not place monitor in direct sunlight or in areas with excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock. · Save the original shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to ship your monitor. Be sure to repackage your monitor as it was originally packed at the factory. · Periodically clean your monitor with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. Never use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or abrasive cleaners, since these will damage the cabinet. Always unplug the monitor before cleaning it. Using the Right Power Cord The supplied power cord is a NEMA 5-15 style plug. It is UL-listed and CSA labeled for 125 volts AC. If the monitor will be connected to your computer's power outlet, use a minimum No. 18 AWG, type SJT or SVT three conductors cord with one end terminating with a male grounded plug, rated 10A, 250V, CEE-22. The other end must terminate with a molded-on type connector body, rated 10A, 250V, having standard CEE-22 female configuration. 4 v3_123102 AOC LM-500 Before You Operate the Monitor Installing & Removing the Base AOC LM-500 General Features: · 38.1cm(15") TFT Color LCD Monitor · Crisp, Clear Display for Windows · Supports Resolutions up to 1024 X 768 pixels @75Hz · EPA ENERGY STAR® · Ergonomic Design · Space Saving, Compact Case Design AOC LM-500 Package Contents The box that your monitor was shipped in should have included the following items: 1. LM-500 LCD Monitor 2. Power Cord 3. Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP INF Driver Disk 4. Quick Start Guide 5. Booklet (Containing Warranty & Safety Information) 5 v3_123102 Before You Operate the Monitor Connecting the Wires Using the Power Cord Supplied AOC LM-500 1. Connect the built-in video cable into the 15-pin connector on the back of your computer and tighten the two screws. 2. Connect the power cord into your LCD monitor's power input socket. 3. Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded AC outlet or UL-approved power strip. Caution: Make sure the power cord is the correct type that is required in your area. This LCD monitor has a universal power supply that allows operation in either 100/120V AC or 220/240V AC voltage areas (no user adjustment is required). If the AC outlet is not grounded (with three holes), install the proper grounding adapter (not supplied). AOC LM-500 6 v3_123102 Before You Operate the Monitor AOC LM-500 Connecting the Wires Using An Optional Power Cord (Not Supplied) The power cord supplied with your monitor can only be connected to a grounded electrical wall socket or power strip. If you wish to connect your monitor to a power supply using the power input socket on the back of your computer, you must purchase a power cord with CEE-22 terminated connectors (see illustration above). Follow these steps: 1. Connect the built-in video cable into the 15-pin connector on the back of your computer and tighten the two screws. 2. Connect the power cord into your LCD monitor's power input socket. 3. Plug the other end of the power cord into the power output socket on your PC. AOC LM-500 7 v3_123102 Before You Operate the Monitor Adjusting the Viewing Angle AOC LM-500 For optimal viewing, adjust the monitor's angle to your own preference. · Hold the stand firmly when you change the monitor's angle. · You can adjust the monitor's angle from -5° to 45°. · Do not touch the LCD screen when you change the angle. It may cause damage or breakage. · Be careful to avoid pinching your hand in the swivel base. AOC LM-500 8 v3_123102 Operating Instructions Front Panel Buttons AOC LM-500 Auto: Press this button to automatically set the H-Position, V-Position, Clock and Focus settings. Shuttle Knob: Press this knob to open the OSD window or select a highlighted function. Rotate this knob to switch functions or adjust settings. Power Indicator: A green light indicates that the monitor is on. An orange light indicates that the monitor is in Off mode. Power Button: Press this button to put the monitor into Off mode. The power indicator light will turn orange. Press and hold this button again to restore the monitor to normal operating mode. On-screen Display (OSD): Press the Shuttle Knob button to open the OSD window and adjust settings on your monitor. (See next page.) AOC LM-500 9 v3_123102 Operating Instructions Adjusting the OSD Settings AOC LM-500 1. Press the Shuttle Knob button to open the OSD window. 2. Rotate the Shuttle Knob until the desired function is highlighted. 3. Press the Shuttle Knob again to open the function window. 4. Rotate the Shuttle Knob to change the settings of the function. AOC LM-500 5. To save and exit, highlight the EXIT icon and press Shuttle Knob or leave the monitor alone for 10 seconds. If you want to adjust any other function, repeat steps 2-4. Note: When the OSD window is open, the input signal timing settings appear at the top. H: stands for horizontal frequency and V: stands for vertical frequency. 10 v3_123102 Operating Instructions Plug & Play DDC1/2B Feature This monitor is equipped with VESA DDC1/2B capabilities according to the VESA DDC STANDARD. It allows the monitor to inform the host system of its identity and, depending on the level of DDC used, communicate additional information about its display capabilities. The communication channel is defined in two levels, DDC1 and DDC2B. The DDC1 is a unidirectional data channel from the display to the host that continuously transmits EDID information. The DDC2B is a bidirectional data channel based on the I²C protocol. The host can request EDID information over the DDC2B. AOC LM-500 How to Install INF & ICM File 1. Insert the Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP INF Driver Disk into your floppy drive. 2. Follow the Add New Hardware Wizard instructions on the screen. 3. If the wizard asks for the location of the driver file, select drive A and press Next. AOC LM-500 11 v3_123102 Technical Support (FAQ) Problem Power LED is not ON No Plug & Play AOC LM-500 Possible Solution · Make sure the power cord is properly connected to a grounded power outlet and to the monitor. · Confirm that your computer is Plug & Play compatible. · Confirm that your video card is Plug & Play compatible. · Inspect the video cable and make sure that none of the pins are bent. · Make sure the AOC monitor drivers are installed. (AOC monitor drivers are available at: www.aocmonitor.com) · Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings. · Move electrical devices away from the monitor. They may be causing electrical interference. · Press a key on the keyboard or wiggle the mouse to re-activate the monitor. · Make sure the video cable is properly connected to the computer. · Inspect the video cable and make sure none of the pins are bent. · Make sure your computer is operating correctly by pressing the CAPS LOCK key and observing whether the CAPS LOCK light turns ON or OFF. · Inspect the video cable and make sure that none of the pins are bent. · Make sure the video cable is properly connected to the computer. Picture is fuzzy Picture bounces o ...