Safety ................................3 National Conventions ..........................3 Power ................................4 Installation ..............................5 Cleaning ..............................6 Other ................................7 Setup .................................8 Contents in Box ............................8 Setup Stand & Base ............................ 9 Adjusting Viewing Angle ..........................10 Connecting the Monitor ..........................11 System requirement ..........................12 FreeSync function ..........................
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Warranty Statement for Europe ......................... 54 Warranty Statement for Middle East and Africa (MEA) ................56 AOC PIXEL POLICY ISO 9241-307 CLASS 1 ..................58 Warranty Statement for North & South America (excluding Brazil) ............59 EASE PROGRAME ........................... 61...
Safety 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.
Power 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.
Installation Do not place the monitor on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. If the monitor falls, it can injure a person and cause serious damage to this product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with this product.
Cleaning Clean the cabinet regularly with cloth. 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.
Other 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.
Power Cable Monitor Base Analog Cable Audio Cable HDMI Cable DP Cable Not all signal cables (Analog, Audio, HDMI, DP cables) will be provided for all countries and regions. Please check with the local dealer or AOC branch office for confirmation.
Adjusting Viewing Angle 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 -4°...
Connecting the Monitor Cable Connections In Back of Monitor and Computer: 3 4 5 AC port HDMI D-Sub Audio Earphone To protect equipment, always turn off the PC and LCD monitor before connecting. Connect the power cable to the AC port on the back of the monitor. 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.
Reconnect the cables. Refer to the user's 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.
Adjusting Setting Optimal Resolution Windows 8 For Windows 8: Right click and click All apps at the bottom-right of the screen. Set the “View by” to “Category”. Click Appearance and Personalization.
Click SETTINGS. Set the resolution SLIDE-BAR to Optimal preset resolution Windows ME/2000 For Windows ME/2000: Click START. Click SETTINGS. Click CONTROL PANEL. Double click DISPLAY. Click SETTINGS. Set the resolution SLIDE-BAR to Optimal preset resolution...
Hotkeys Source/Auto/Exit Game Mode/< Volume Menu/Enter Power Power Press the Power button to turn on/off the monitor. Menu/Enter Press to display the OSD or confirm the selection. > Volume When there is no OSD,Press Volume button to active volume adjustment bar,Press<or > to adjust volume(Only for the models with speakers) <...
OSD Setting Basic and simple instruction on the control keys. Image Setup Color Setup Picture Boost OSD Setup Extra Exit Luminance Gamma 1 Contrast Gamma Game Mode Brightness Shadow Control Overdrive Medium Standard Eco mode Press the -button to activate the OSD window. Press <...
Luminance Image Setup Color Setup Picture Boost OSD Setup Extra Exit Luminance Game Mode Gamma 1 Contrast Gamma Brightness Shadow Control Standard Overdrive Medium Eco mode Press (Menu) to display menu. Press < or > to select (Luminance), and press to enter.
Image Setup Image Setup Color Setup Picture Boost OSD Setup Extra Exit Luminance Clock H.Position Phase V.Position Sharpness Press (Menu) to display menu. Press < or > to select (Image Setup), and press to enter. Press < or > to select submenu, and press to enter.
Color Setup Color Setup Picture Boost OSD Setup Extra Exit Luminance Image Setup Color Temp. Warm DCB Mode Green DCB Demo Blue Press (Menu) to display menu. Press < or > to select (Color Setup), and press to enter. Press < or > to select submenu, and press to enter.
Picture Boost Picture Boost OSD Setup Extra Exit Luminance Image Setup Color Setup Bright Frame Brightness H. position Frame Size Contrast V.position Press (Menu) to display menu. Press < or > to select (Picture Boost), and press to enter. Press < or > to select submenu, and press to enter.
OSD Setup OSD Setup Image Setup Picture Boost Extra Exit Luminance Color Setup English Transparence Language H. position Timeout V.position Break Reminder Press (Menu) to display menu. Press < or > to select (OSD Setup), and press to enter. Press < or > to select submenu, and press to enter.
Extra Exit Luminance Image Setup Picture Boost OSD Setup Extra Color Setup Input Select Image Ratio wide Resolution: 1920(H)x1080(V) Auto Config DDC-CI H. Frequency: 6 7KHz Off timer Reset V. Frequency: 6 0Hz Press (Menu) to display menu. Press < or > to select (Extra), and press to enter.
Exit Extra Exit Luminance Image Setup Picture Boost OSD Setup Color Setup Press (Menu) to display menu. Press < or > to select (Exit), and press to exit. Press to exit. Exit Exit the main OSD LED Indicator Status LED Color Full Power Mode Green Active-off Mode...
Driver Monitor Driver Windows 8 Start Windows® 8 Right click and click All apps at the bottom-right of the screen. Click on the “Control panel” icon Set the “View by” to “Large icons” or “Small icons”.
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Click on the “Display” icon. Click on the “Change display settings” button. Click the “Advanced Settings” button.
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Click the “Monitor” tab and then click the “Properties” button. Click the “Driver” tab. 10. Open the “Update Driver Software-Generic PnP Monitor” window by clicking on “Update Driver... “ and then click the "Browse my computer for driver software" button.
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11. Select "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer". 12. Click the “Have Disk” button. Click on the “Browse” button and navigate to the following directory: X:\Driver\module name (where X is the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive). 13.
Windows 7 Start Windows® 7 Click on the 'Start' button and then click on 'Control Panel'. Click on the 'Display' icon. Ckick on the “Change display settings” button.
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Click the “Advanced Settings” button. Click the “Monitor” tab and then click the “Properties” button. Click the “Driver” tab.
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Open the "Update Driver Software-Generic PnP Monitor" window by clicking on “Update Driver... “and then click the "Browse my computer for driver software" button. Select "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer". 10. Click the “Have Disk” button. Click on the “Browse” button and navigate to the following directory: X:\Driver\module name (where X is the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive).
Windows Vista Click "Start " and "Control Panel". Then, double-click on "Appearance and Personalization". Click "Personalization" and then "Display Settings". Click "Advanced Settings...".
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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". Click "Update Driver..."...
Windows XP Start Windows® XP Click on the 'Start' button and then click on 'Control Panel'. Select and click on the category ‘Appearance and Themes’ Click on the 'Display' Item.
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Select the 'Settings' tab then click on the 'Advanced' button. 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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Select the 'Install from a list or specific location [advanced]' radio button and then click on the 'Next' button. Select the 'Don't Search. I will choose the driver to install' radio button. Then click on the 'Next' button. 10. Click on the 'Have disk...' button, then click on the 'Browse...' button and then select the appropriate drive F: (CD- ROM Drive).
Windows 2000 Start Windows® 2000 Click on the 'Start' button, point to 'Settings', and then click on 'Control Panel'. Double click on the 'Display' Icon. Select the 'Settings' tab then click on 'Advanced...'. Select 'Monitor' - If the 'Properties' button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured. Please stop installation. - If the 'Properties' button is active.
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. To complete installation, please follow the installation guide. The software Supported operating systems:Windows 8, Windows 7,Windows Vista,Windows XP.
Welcome to use AOC e-Saver monitor power management software! The AOC e-Saver features Smart Shutdown functions for your monitors, allows your monitor to timely shutdown when PC unit is at any status (On, Off, Sleep or Screen Saver); the actual shutdown time depends on your preferences (see example below).
Screen+ Welcome to “Screen+” software by AOC. Screen+ software is a desktop screen splitting tool; it splits the desktop into different panels, and each panel displays a different window. You only need to drag the window to a corresponding panel when you want to access it.
Adjust the maximum resolution and frequency that the monitor can handle properly. • Make sure the AOC Monitor Drivers are installed. Adjust the Contrast and Brightness Controls. Picture Is Fuzzy & Has Press to auto adjust.
Specification General Specification Model name G2778VQ Driving system TFT Color LCD Viewable Image Size 68.6 cm diagonal Pixel pitch 0. 3114 mm(H) x 0. 3114 mm(V) Panel Video R, G, B Analog lnterface & HDMI lnterface & DP Interface Separate Sync.
Pin Assignments 15-Pin Color Display Signal Cable Pin Number Signal Name Pin Number Signal Name Pin Number Signal Name Video-Red GND-R N.C. Video-Green GND-G DDC-Serial data Video-Blue GND-B H-sync N.C. V-sync Detect Cable Ground DDC-Serial clock 19-Pin Color Display Signal Cable Pin No.
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20-Pin Color Display Signal Cable Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name ML_Lane 3 (n) ML_Lane 0 (p) ML_Lane 3 (p) CONFIG1 ML_Lane 2 (n) CONFIG2 AUX_CH(p) ML_Lane 2 (p) ML_Lane 1 (n) AUX_CH(n) Hot Plug Detect ML_Lane 1 (p) Return DP_PWR ML_Lane 0 (n) DP_PWR...
Plug and 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.
Regulation 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.
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.
AOC monitor’s packaging recycling program. This program is designed to help you discard of your monitor carton and filler materials properly. If a local recycling center is not available, AOC will recycle the packaging material for you, including foam filler and carton. AOC Display solution will only recycle AOC monitor packaging. Please refer to the...
AOC Certified or Authorized Service Center under the following condition: • Make sure the LCD Monitor is packed in a proper carton box (AOC prefers the original carton box to protects your monitor well enough during transport). •...
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If your warranty has expired, you still have access to all available service options, but you will be responsible for the cost of service, including parts, labor, shipping (if any) and applicable taxes. AOC Certified or Authorized Service Center will provide you with an estimate of service costs before receiving your authorization to perform service.
For AOC LCD Monitors sold within the Middle East and Africa (MEA) and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), AOC International (Europe) B.V. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of One (1) to Three (3) years from the manufacture date depending on sale country. During this period, AOC International (Europe) B.V.
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If your warranty has expired, you still have access to all available service options, but you will be responsible for the cost of service, including parts, labor, shipping (if any) and applicable taxes. AOC Certified, Authorized Service Centeror dealerwill provide you with an estimate of service costs before receiving your authorization to perform service.
No manufacturer can guarantee that all panels will be free from pixel defects, but AOC guarantees that any monitor with an unacceptable number of defects will be repaired or replaced under warranty. This Pixel Policy explains the different types of pixel defects and defines acceptable defect levels for each type.
In the United States and Canada contact your Dealer or EPI Customer Service, RMA Department at the toll free number (888) 662-9888. Or you can request an RMA Number online at www.aoc.com/na-warranty. * This limited warranty does not cover any losses or damages that occur as a result of: •...
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*AOC will need to obtain a credit card number if you would like to get a new AOC monitor advanced shipped to your location, prior to the defective unit arriving at AOC’s service center. If you do not wish to supply a credit card, AOC will only ship the new monitor, once the defective unit arrives at the AOC service center.
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