AOC 831s User Manual

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4. Color Boost  
 
Color Boost  Adjust Range  Description  
Full Enhance  on or off Disable or Enable Full Enhance Mode 
 
Nature Skin  on or off Disable or Enable Nature Skin Mode 
 
Green Field  on or off Disable or Enable Green Field Mode 
 
Sky-blue  on or off Disable or Enable Sky-blue Mode 
 
AutoDetect  on or off Disable or Enable AutoDetect Mode 
 
Demo    Disable or Enable Demo  
 
Reset    Reset the current page  
 
Remarks:  
1) There is only one item can be set to “on” except Demo. If you set any item to “on”, the others are changed to “off” 
automatically. 
2) If anyone of DCR, Color Boost and Bright Frame of Picture Boost is set to “on”, the others are set to “off” automatically. 
 
 
 
 
 
						

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5. Picture Boost  
 
Picture Boost  Adjust Range  Description  
Bright Frame  on or off  Disable or Enable Bright Frame  
 
Frame Size  14-100  Adjust Frame Size  
 
Brightness  0-100  Adjust Frame Brightness  
 
Contrast  0-100  Adjust Frame Contrast  
 
H. position  0-100  Adjust Frame horizontal Position 
 
V.position 0-100  Adjust Frame vertical Position 
 
Reset    Reset the current page  
 
Remarks:  
1) Only when Bright Frame is set to “on”, the other 5 items can be adjusted.  
2) If anyone of DCR, Color Boost and Bright Frame of Picture Boost is set to “on”, the others are set to “off” automatically. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
						

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6. Setting  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7. Extra  
 
						

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8. Help  
 
On this page, you can find the information of the monitor . Welcome to link our website and send email to us if you have 
any problem.  
Compatibility :  
i-Menu supports major graphic cards of ATI, Nvidia, Intel, VIA(S3). Please contact with us if your graphic card was not 
supported i-Menu software.  
 
 
 
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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.  
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 Printers and Other Hardware  
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.  
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 Dont 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).  
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.  
 
						

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14. Click on the OK button and then the OK button again to close the Display_Properties dialog 
box.  
Windows Vista 
1. Start Windows® Vista 
2. Click the Start button; select and click on Control Panel. 
3. Select and click on Hardware and Sound 
4. Choose Device Manager and Click on Update device drivers. 
5. Select Monitor and then right click on Generic PnP Monitor. 
6. Click on Update Driver Software. 
7. Select Browse my computer for driver software. 
8. Click the Browsebutton and choose the drive in which youve placed the disk. Example:(CD-
ROM Drive:\\Lcd\PC\drivers\). 
9. Click the Next button. 
10. Wait few minutes for installing the driver, and then click Close button.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
						

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT 
Frequently Asked Questions 
Problem & Question Possible Solutions 
Power LED Is Not ON  Make sure the power button is ON and the Power 
Cord is properly connected to a grounded power outlet 
and to the monitor.  
No Plug & Play 
 In order for the Plug & Play feature of the monitor to 
work, you need a Plug & Play compatible computer & 
video card.  Check with your computer manufacturer. 
Also check the monitors video cable and make sure 
none of the pins are bent.  
 Make sure the AOC Monitor Drivers are installed 
(AOC Monitor Drivers are available at : 
http://www.aoc.com)  
Picture Is Fuzzy & Has 
Ghosting Shadowing 
Problem  
 Adjust the Contrast and Brightness Controls.  
 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 
of your computer.  
Picture Bounces, Flickers 
Or Wave Pattern Is 
Present In The Picture 
 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.  
Monitor Is Stuck In Active 
Off-Mode 
 The Computer Power Switch should be in the ON 
position.  
 The Computer Video Card should be snugly seated in 
its slot.  
 Make sure the monitors video cable is properly 
connected to the computer.  
 Inspect the monitors video cable and make sure none 
of the pins are 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 ON or 
OFF after hitting the CAPS LOCK key.  
Missing one of the 
primary colors (RED, 
GREEN, or BLUE) 
 Inspect the monitors video cable and make sure that 
none of the pins arebent.  
 Make sure the monitors video cable is properly 
connected to the computer.  
Screen image is not 
centered or sized properly  Adjust H-Position and V-Position or press hot-key 
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Picture has color defects 
(white does not look 
white)  Adjust RGB color or select color temperature  
Horizontal or vertical 
disturbances on the 
screen 
 Use win 95/98/2000/ME/XP shut-down mode Adjust 
CLOCK and FOCUS or perform hot-key (AUTO-key )  
 
 
 
 
 
PRODUCT INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
Specifications 
LCD Panel  
Model number  831S 
Driving system  TFT Color LCD  
Viewable Image 
Size 470mm diagonal 
Pixel pitch  0.3mm(H) x 0.3mm(V) 
Video  R, G, B Analog lnterface 
Separate Sync.  H/V TTL 
Display Color  16.7M Colors  
Dot Clock  85.5 MHz  
Resolution  
Horizontal scan 
range  30 kHz - 80 kHz 
Horizontal scan 
Size(Maximum)  409.8mm  
Vertical scan range 55 Hz - 75 Hz  
Vertical scan 
Size(Maximum)  230.4mm  
Optimal preset 
resolution  1366 x 768 (60 Hz) 
Highest preset 
resolution  1366 x 768 (60 Hz)  
Plug & Play  VESA DDC2B/CI  
Input Connector  D-Sub 15pin 
Input Video Signal  Analog: 0.7Vp-p(standard), 75 OHM 
Power Source  100~240VAC, 50/60Hz  
Power Consumption Active < 25 W  
Standby < 1 W  
Physical 
Characteristics  
Connector Type  15-pin Mini D-Sub  
Signal Cable Type  Detachable  
Dimensions & 
Weight:     
Height (with base)  357.9 mm 
Width  455.2 mm 
 
						

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Depth  219.7 mm 
Weight (monitor 
only)  3.89 kg 
Weight (with 
packaging)  5.26 kg 
Environmental  
Temperature:     
Operating  0° to 50°  
Non-Operating  -20°to 60° 
Humidity:     
Operating  10% to 85% (non-condensing)  
Non-Operating  5% to 80% (non-condensing)  
Altitude:     
Operating  0~ 3000m (0~ 10000 ft )  
Non-Operating  0~ 5000m (0~ 15000 ft )  
 
EPA ENERGY STAR ®  
 
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, AOC International (Europe) 
GmbH and Envision Peripherals, Inc. have determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® 
guidelines for energy efficiency. 
   
Preset Display Modes  
STAND RESOLUTION  HORIZONTAL  
FREQUENCY(kHZ) 
VERTICAL  
FREQUENCY(Hz) 
VGA 640 x 480 @60Hz 31.469 59.940  
VGA 640 x 480 @67Hz 35.000 66.667 
VGA 640 x 480 @72Hz 37.861  72.809 
VGA 640 x 480 @75Hz 37.500  75.000 
Dos-mode 720 x 400 @70Hz 31.469  70.087 
SVGA 800 x 600 @56Hz 35.156  56.250  
SVGA 800 x 600 @60Hz 37.879  60.317  
SVGA 800 x 600 @72Hz 48.077 72.188 
SVGA 800 x 600 @75Hz 46.875 75.000 
Mac-mode 832 x 624 @75Hz 49.725 74.500 
XGA 1024 x 768 @60Hz 48.363 60.004 
XGA 1024 x 768 @70Hz 56.476 70.069 
XGA 1024 x 768 @72Hz 57.500 72.074 
XGA 1024 x 768 @75Hz 60.023 75.029 
WSXGA 1366 x 768 @60Hz 59.856 47.765 
 
   
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