AOC LM800 AOC LM800 18.1 inch TFT LCD Monitor User's Manual by Envision Peripherals, Inc. www.aocmonitor.com Before operating your monitor, please read this manual thoroughly. AOC LM800 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 LM800 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 LM800 2 v3_123102 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. · Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock. · For use only with power adaptor manufactured by CHI SAM ELECTRONIC, model CH-1205. AOC LM800 · 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. · 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. 5A. · The wall socket should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible. · Disconnect the power cord to stop the power supply to the monitor. AOC LM800 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 30,000 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 LM800 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 AOC LM800 v3_123102 Before You Operate the Monitor AOC LM800 General Features: · 18.1" (45.9cm) TFT Color LCD Monitor · Crisp, Clear Display for Windows · Supports Resolutions up to 1280 X 1024 pixels @75Hz, (1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz Recommended) · EPA ENERGY STAR® · Ergonomic Design · Space Saving, Compact Case Design AOC LM800 Package Contents The box that your monitor was shipped in should have included the following items: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 5 LM800 LCD Monitor Power Adapter Power Cord Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP INF Driver Disk Quick Start Guide Booklet (Containing Warranty & Safety Information) v3_123102 Before You Operate the Monitor Connecting the Wires Using the Power Cord Supplied AOC LM800 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 adapter into the DC IN socket on the back of the monitor. 3. Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded AC outlet or UL-approved power strip. Connect the power cord into the power adaptor. 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 LM800 6 v3_123102 Before You Operate the Monitor AOC LM800 Preparing to Install An Optional Wall Mounting Arm (Not supplied) This monitor can be attached to a wall mounting arm you purchase separately. Disconnect power before this procedure. Follow these steps: 1. Pull the screw covers off the back of the monitor. 2. Support the base and remove the screws. 3. Unhook the cable from the monitor. Remove the base. AOC LM800 4. Remove the wall mount screw cover. 5. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to assemble the wall mounting arm. See next page for further installation instructions. 7 v3_123102 Before You Operate the Monitor Install An Optional Wall Mounting Arm (Not supplied) AOC LM800 Follow these steps to finish installing the wall mounting arm: 1. 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. 2. Insert the 4 screws into the holes and tighten. 3. Insert the power cable into the slot on the back of the monitor. AOC's Model LM800 is compatible with the Ergotron line of mounting and arm solutions. Contact Ergotron at 800-888-8458 or visit their web site at www.ergotron.com for more information on the many ways on which you can mount your AOC LCD monitor. AOC LM800 8 v3_123102 Before You Operate the Monitor Adjusting the Viewing Angle 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 25°. · 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 LM800 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 LM800 9 v3_123102 Operating Instructions Front Panel Buttons AOC LM800 Auto: Press this button to automatically set the H-Position, V-Position, Clock and Focus settings. Brightness: Press this button to adjust the picture's brightness. If the OSD window is open, this button allows you to move within the window and select desired functions. Contrast: Press this button to adjust the picture's contrast. If the OSD window is open, this button allows you to move within the window and select desired functions. MENU: Press this button to open the OSD window or exit from the OSD window. Power Indicator: A green light indicates that the monitor is on. An orange light indicates that the monitor is in Off mode. Power: Press this button to turn the monitor on or off. The power indicator will light up. On-screen Display (OSD): Press the MENU button to open the OSD window and adjust settings on your monitor. (See next page.) AOC LM800 10 v3_123102 Operating Instructions Adjusting the OSD Settings AOC LM800 1. Press the MENU button to open the OSD window. 2. Press the < or > buttons until the desired function is highlighted. 3. Press MENU to open the function's window. 4. Press the < or > buttons to change the settings of the function. AOC LM800 5. To save and exit, highlight the EXIT icon and press MENU 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. 11 v3_123102 Operating Instructions DOS-mode This feature allows you to choose between resolutions of 720 x 400 or 640 x 400 while working in DOS-mode. Follow the instructions for selecting functions in the OSD window as listed on the previous page. Press your monitor's Power button off and then on to activate your chosen DOS-mode resolution. Note: the default DOSmode resolution is 720x400@70Hz. AOC LM800 pattern has vertical stripe noise, or the characters are twisted): 1. Change the resolution to 640 x 400 2. Press the Power button off and then on. 3. Press the AUTO button for 2 seconds. Note: the above procedure must process in full-screen pattern. To exit, press the ESC key or press ALT-F, and then press the X key. How to Optimize the DOS-mode 1. Insert the Windows 95/98/2000/ME INF Driver Disk into your floppy drive. 2. Open Windows Explorer to search on the floppy drive (Drive A:) to find the Dos1.exe file. 3. Double-click on the Dos1.exe file. 4. Expand the picture to full screen by pressing the icon on the top of window. If ...