AOC MONITOR
USER`S GUIDE
2436Swa
SAFETY INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………….2
SETUP…………………………………………………………………………………….4
ADJUSTING…………….…………………………………………………...…………..7
DRIVER INSTALLATION GUIDE…………………….….…………………………15
PRODUCT INFORMATION………………………………………………………….22
TROUBLESHOOT……...………………………………………………………….…..24
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Clean
the cabinet regularly with the cloth provided. You can use soft-detergent to wipe out the stain,
instead of
strong-detergent which will cauterize the product cabinet.
When cleaning, make sure no detergent is leaked into the product. The cleaning cloth should
not be too rough as it will scratch the screen surface.
Please disconnect the power cord before cleaning the product.
If the product is emitting a strange smell, sound or smoke, disconnect the power plug IMMEDIATELY and
contact a Service Center.
Make sure that the ventilating openings are not blocked by a table or curtain.
Do not engage the LCD monitor in severe vibration or high impact conditions during operation.
Do not knock or drop the monitor during operation or transportation.
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SETUP
Please setup or remove the base following the steps as below.
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Setup:
Remove:
For optimal viewing it is recommended to look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitor's
angle to your own preference.
Hold the stand so you will not topple the monitor when you change the monitor's angle.
You are able to adjust the monitor's 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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Cable Connections On Back of Monitor and Computer
1. Power
2. Analog (DB-15 VGA cable)
3.Audio
To protect equipment, always turn off the PC and LCD monitor before connecting.
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
computer's D-Sub port.
3. Connect the audio cable to audio in port on the back of the monitor
4. Turn on your monitor and computer.
If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, please refer Troubleshooting.
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
ure. Follow these steps:
1.
2.
3.
Remove the base.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions to assemble the wall mounting arm.
Place the wall mounting arm onto the back of the monitor. Line up the holes of the arm with the holes in the
f the monitor.
4.
5.
Insert the 4 screws into the holes and tighten.
Reconnect the cables. Refer to the user's manual that came with the optional wall mounting arm for
tions on attaching it to the wall.
Noted : VESA mounting screw holes are not available for all models, please check with the dealer or official
ment of AOC.
Distance between the wall-mount holes : 100 x 100 mm
Screw specification for wall-mount : M4 x 10
Adjusting
The recommended resolution for this monitor is 1920 by 1080. To setup the monitor to this resolution, follow the steps below.
For Windows Vista:
1 Click START.
2 Click CONTROL PANEL.
3 Click Appearance and Personalization.
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4 Click Personalization
5 Click Display Settings.
6 Set the resolution SLIDE-BAR to 1920 by 1080.
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For Windows XP:
1 Click START.
2 Click SETTINGS.
3 Click CONTROL PANEL.
4 Click Appearance and Themes.
5 Double click DISPLAY.
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6 Click SETTINGS.
7 Set the resolution SLIDE-BAR to 1920 by 1080.
For Windows ME/2000:
1 Click START.
2 Click SETTINGS.
3 Click CONTROL PANEL.
4 Double click DISPLAY.
5 Click SETTINGS.
6 Set the resolution SLIDE-BAR to 1920 by 1080.
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HOTKEYS
Power
Press to turn on or turn off the monitor.
4:3 or wide / Up
Press key to change the screen aspect ratio between standard 4：3format or Wide format. When
the input resolution is wide format, the aspect ratio hotkey is disabled. When the main menu or sub-menu is
active, the key functions as to select up or increase value.
Auto / Down
Auto configure hot key: When the OSD is closed, press Auto button to do auto configure.
OSD SETTING
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Eco mode ---DCR, Standard, Text, Internet, Game, Movie, Sports
DCR
Standard
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TEXT
INTERNET
Game
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Movie
Sports
Notes : When Eco mode is not set as “Standard”, Contrast and Brightness can not be adjusted; When DCR is set
as “On”,
Contrast, Brightness, Eco mode and Gamma can not be adjusted.
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LED INDICATOR
Status
LED Color
Full Power Mode Blue
Active-off Mode Orange
DRIVER INSTALLATION GUIDE
Windows 2000
1. Start Windows® 2000
2. Click on the 'Start' button, point to 'Settings', and then click on 'Control Panel'.
3. Double click on the 'Display' Icon.
4. Select the 'Settings' tab then click on 'Advanced...'.
5. Select 'Monitor'
- If the 'Properties' button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured. Please stop
installation.
- If the 'Properties' button is active. Click on 'Properties' button. Please follow the steps given below.
6. Click on 'Driver' and then click on 'Update Driver...' then click on the 'Next' button.
7. Select 'Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver', then
click on 'Next' and then click on 'Have disk...'.
8. Click on the 'Browse...' button then select the appropriate drive F: ( CD-ROM Drive).
9. Click on the 'Open' button, then click on the 'OK' button.
10. Select your monitor model and click on the 'Next' button.
11. Click on the 'Finish' button then the 'Close' button.
If you can see the 'Digital Signature Not Found' window, click on the 'Yes' button.
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Windows ME
1. Start Windows® Me
2. Click on the 'Start' button, point to 'Settings', and then click on 'Control Panel'.
3. Double click on the 'Display' Icon.
4. Select the 'Settings' tab then click on 'Advanced...'.
5. Select the 'Monitor' button, then click on 'Change...' button.
6. Select 'Specify the location of the driver(Advanced)' and click on the 'Next' button.
7. Select 'Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can choose the driver you want',
then click on 'Next' and then click on 'Have Disk...'.
8. Click on the 'Browse...' button, select the appropriate drive F: ( CD-ROM Drive) then click on the 'OK'
button.
9. Click on the 'OK' button, select your monitor model and click on the 'Next' button.
10. Click on 'Finish' button then the 'Close' button.
Windows XP
1. Start Windows® XP
2. Click on the 'Start' button and then click on 'Control Panel'.
3. Select and click on the category ‘Appearance and Themes’
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4. Click on the 'Display' Item.
5. Select the 'Settings' tab then click on the 'Advanced' button.
6. Select 'Monitor' tab
- If the 'Properties' button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured. Please stop
installation.
- If the 'Properties' button is active, click on 'Properties' button.
Please follow the steps below.
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7. Click on the 'Driver' tab and then click on 'Update Driver...' button.
8. Select the 'Install from a list or specific location [advanced]' radio button and then click on the 'Next'
button.
9. Select the 'Don't Search. I will choose the driver to install' radio button. Then click on the 'Next' button.
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10. Click on the 'Have disk...' button, then click on the 'Browse...' button and then select the appropriate
drive F: (CD-ROM Drive).
11. Click on the 'Open' button, then click the 'OK' button.
12. Select your monitor model and click on the 'Next' button.
- If you can see the 'has not passed Windows® Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows®
XP' message, please click on the 'Continue Anyway' button.
13. Click on the 'Finish' button then the 'Close' button.
14. Click on the 'OK' button and then the 'OK' button again to close the Display_Properties dialog box.
Windows Vista
1. Click "Start " and "Control Panel". Then, double-click on "Appearance and Personalization".
2. Click "Personalization" and then "Display Settings".
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3. Click "Advanced Settings...".
4. Click "Properties" in the "Monitor" tab. If the "Properties" button is deactivated, it means the
configuration for your monitor is completed. The monitor can be used as is.
If the message "Windows needs..." is displayed, as shown in the figure below, click "Continue".
5. Click "Update Driver..." in the "Driver" tab.
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6. Check the "Browse my computer for driver software" checkbox and click "Let me pick from a list of
device drivers on my computer".
7. Click on the 'Have disk...' button, then click on the 'Browse...' button and then select the appropriate
drive F:\Driver (CD-ROM Drive).
8. Select your monitor model and click on the 'Next' button.
9. Click "Close" → "Close" → "OK" → "OK" on the following screens displayed in sequence.
I_MENU
Welcome to “i-Menu” software by AOC. i-Menu makes it easy to adjust your monitor display setting by using on screen
menus instead of the OSD button on the monitor. Please click here to setup the software. To complete installation,
please follow the installation guide .
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
model name
2436Swa
Driving system
Viewable Image Size
Pixel pitch
TFT Color LCD
598.09mm diagonal
0.2715mm(H) x 0.2715mm(V)
R, G, B Analog lnterface & Digital Interface
H/V TTL
LCD Panel
Video
Separate Sync.
Display Color
Dot Clock
16.7M Colors
148.5 MHz
Horizontal scan range
30 kHz - 80 kHz
Horizontal scan
Size(Maximum)
521.28mm
Vertical scan range
55 Hz - 75 Hz
Vertical scan Size(Maximum) 293.22mm
Optimal preset resolution
Plug & Play
1920 x 1080 (60 Hz)
VESA DDC2B/CI
Input Connector
Input Video Signal
Power Source
D-Sub 15pin
Resolution
Analog: 0.7Vp-p(standard), 75 OHM
100-240VAC, 50/60Hz
Typical < 49 W
Standby < 1 W
Power Consumption
USB Downstream port (A type
)
To USB device, loading < 100mA
off timer
Speakers
0~24hours
2W x 2
Select timing to turn off the monitor.
Connector Type
15-pin Mini D-Sub
Signal Cable Type
Detachable
Height (with base)
Width
425.47mm
582.14mm
206mm
Physical
Characteristics
Depth
Dimensions & Weight:
Weight (monitor only)
5.5kg
Weight (with
packaging)
7.0 kg
Operating
0° to 40°
Temperature:
Humidity:
Non-Operating
Operating
-20°to 60°
10% to 85% (non-condensing)
5% to 80% (non-condensing)
0~ 3000m (0~ 10000 ft )
0~ 5000m (0~ 15000 ft )
Environmental
Non-Operating
Operating
Altitude:
Non-Operating
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Preset Display Modes
STAND
HORIZONTAL
VERTICAL
RESOLUTION
FREQUENCY(kHZ)
31.469
35.000
37.861
37.500
31.469
35.156
37.879
48.077
46.875
49.725
48.363
56.476
60.023
60.241
60.000
63.981
79.976
55.935
65.290
67.500
FREQUENCY(Hz)
59.940
66.667
72.809
75.000
70.087
56.250
60.317
72.188
75.000
74.550
60.004
70.069
75.029
74.927
60.000
60.02
VGA
VGA
VGA
640×480 @60Hz
640×480 @67Hz
640×480 @72Hz
640×480 @75Hz
720×400 @70Hz
800×600 @56Hz
800×600 @60Hz
800×600 @72Hz
800×600 @75Hz
832×624 @75Hz
1024×768 @60Hz
1024×768 @70Hz
1024×768 @75Hz
1024×768 @75Hz
1280×960 @60Hz
1280×1024 @60Hz
1280×1024 @75Hz
1440×900 @60Hz
1680X1050 @60Hz
1920×1080@60Hz
VGA
Dos-mode
SVGA
SVGA
SVGA
SVGA
SVGA
XGA
XGA
XGA
XGA
***
SXGA
SXGA
WXGA+
WSXGA
HD
75.025
59.887
59.954
60.000
Pin Assignments
Pin Number
15-Pin Side of the Signal Cable
1
2
Video-Red
Video-Green
Video-Blue
N.C.
3
4
5
Detect Cable
GND-R
6
7
GND-G
8
GND-B
9
+5V
10
11
12
13
14
15
Ground
N.C.
DDC-Serial data
H-sync
V-sync
DDC-Serial clock
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PLUG & PLAY
Plug & Play DDC2B Feature
This monitor is equipped with VESA DDC2B 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 DDC2B is a bi-directional data channel based on the I2C protocol. The host can request EDID information
over the DDC2B channel.
TROUBLESHOOT
Problem &
Possible Solutions
Question
Make sure the power button is ON and the Power Cord is properly connected
to a grounded power outlet and to the monitor.
Power LED Is Not
ON
Is the power cord connected properly?
Check the power cord connection and power supply.
Is the cable connected correctly?
(Connected using the D-sub cable)
Check the DB-15 cable connection.
(Connected using the DVI cable)
Check the DVI cable connection.
* DVI input is not available on every model.
If the power is on, reboot the computer to see the initial screen (the login
screen), which can be seen.
If the initial screen (the login screen) appears, boot the computer in the
applicable mode (the safe mode for Windows ME/XP/2000) and then change the
frequency of the video card.
No images on the
screen
(Refer to the Setting the Optimal Resolution)
If the initial screen (the login screen) does not appear, contact the Service
Center or your dealer.
Can you see "Input Not Supported" on the screen?
You can see this message when the signal from the video card exceeds the
maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can handle properly.
Adjust the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can handle
properly.
Make sure the AOC Monitor Drivers are installed (AOC Monitor Drivers are
available at : here)
Adjust the Contrast and Brightness Controls.
Press to auto adjust.
Make sure you are not using an extension cable or switch box. We recommend
plugging the monitor directly to the video card output connector on the back .
Picture Is Fuzzy
& Has Ghosting
Shadowing
Problem
Move electrical devices that may cause electrical interference as far away from
the monitor as possible.
Use the maximum refresh rate your monitor is capable of at the resolution your
are using.
Picture Bounces,
Flickers Or Wave
Pattern Appears
In The Picture
The Computer Power Switch should be in the ON position.
The Computer Video Card should be snugly fitted in its slot.
Make sure the monitor's video cable is properly connected to the computer.
Inspect the monitor's video cable and make sure no pin is bent.
Make sure your computer is operational by hitting the CAPS LOCK key on the
keyboard while observing the CAPS LOCK LED. The LED should either turn
Monitor Is Stuck
In Active Off-
Mode"
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ON or OFF after hitting the CAPS LOCK key.
Missing one of
the primary
colors (RED,
GREEN, or
Inspect the monitor's video cable and make sure that no pin is damaged.
Make sure the monitor's video cable is properly connected to the computer.
BLUE)
Screen image is
not centered or
sized properly
Picture has color
defects (white
does not look
white)
Adjust H-Position and V-Position or press hot-key (AUTO).
Adjust RGB color or select desired color temperature.
Use Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP shut-down mode Adjust CLOCK and
FOCUS.
Press to auto-adjust.
Horizontal or
vertical
disturbances on
the screen
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