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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.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates the potential for bodily harm and tells you how to avoid the problem. Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may be unaccompanied by an icon. In such cases, the specific presentation of the warning is mandated by regulatory authority.
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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
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.
To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed computers which have appropriate configured receptacles marked between 100 - 240V AC, Min. 5A
The wall socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
For use only with the attached power adapter (Output 12Vdc) which have UL,CSA listed license (Only for monitors with power adapter).
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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. Follow the manufacturer???s instructions when installing the product and use mounting accessories recommended by the manufacturer. A product and cart combination should be moved with care.
Never push any object into the slot on the monitor cabinet. It could damage circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on the monitor.
Do not place the front of the product on the floor.
If you mount the monitor on a wall or shelf, use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer and follow the kit instructions.
Leave some space around the monitor as shown below. Otherwise,
See below the recommended ventilation areas around the monitor when the monitor is installed on the wall or on the stand:
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Cleaning
Clean the cabinet regularly with the cloth provided. You can use
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.
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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.
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Setup
Contents in Box
Not all signal cables (Analog, DVI, and HDMI cables) will be provided for all countries and regions. Please check with the local dealer or AOC branch office for confirmation.
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Setup Stand & Base
Please setup or remove the base following the steps as below.
Setup:
Remove:
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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
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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Connecting the Monitor
Cable Connections On Back of Monitor and Computer:
1.Power
2.Analog
To protect equipment, always turn off the PC and LCD monitor before connecting.
1Connect the power cable to the AC port on the back of the monitor.
2Connect one end of the
3Turn on your monitor and computer.
If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, please refer Troubleshooting.
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Wall Mounting
Preparing to Install An Optional Wall Mounting Arm.
This monitor can be attached to a wall mounting arm you purchase separately. Disconnect power before this procedure. Follow these steps:
1Remove the base.
2Follow the manufacturer's instructions to assemble the wall mounting arm.
3Place 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.
4Insert the 4 screws into the holes and tighten.
5Reconnect 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.
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Adjusting
Setting Optimal Resolution
Windows Vista
For Windows Vista:
1 Click START.
2 Click CONTROL PANEL.
3 Click Appearance and Personalization.
4 Click Personalization
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5 Click Display Settings.
6 Set the resolution
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Windows XP
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
Windows ME/2000
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
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Hotkeys
Power
Press the Power button continuously to turn off the monitor.
4:3 or wide image ratio hot key
When there is no OSD, press > continuously to change 4:3 or wide image ratio. (If the product screen size is 4:3 or input signal resolution is wide format, the hot key is disable to adjust. )
Eco Mode / <
Press the Eco key continuously to select the Eco mode of brightness when there is no OSD ( Eco mode hot key may not be available in all models).
Auto / Exit
When the OSD is closed, press Auto button will be auto configure hot key function .
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OSD Setting
Basic and simple instruction on the control keys.
1)Press the
2)Press < or > to navigate through the functions. Once the desired function is highlighted, press the
3)Press < or > to change the settings of the selected function. Press < or > to select another function in
4)OSD Lock Function: To lock the OSD, press and hold the MENU button while the monitor is off and then press power button to turn the monitor on. To
Notes:
1)If the product has only one signal input, the item of "Input Select" is disable to adjust.
2)If the product screen size is 4:3 or input signal resolution is wide format, the item of "Image Ratio" is disable to adjust.
3)One of DCR, Color Boost, and Picture Boost functions is active, the other two function is turned off accordingly.
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Luminance
Presss Menu to (Menu)display MENUto display menu.
Press or to select (Luminance), and press to enter.
Press or to select submenu, press to enter, and press or to adjust.
Press to exit.
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Image Setup
Press (Menu) to display menu.
Press or to select submenu, press
to enter, and press or to
adjust.
Press to exit.
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Color Temperature
Press (Menu) to display menu.
Press or to select (Color
Temperature), and press to enter.
Press or to select submenu, press
to enter, and press or to adjust.
Press to exit.
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Color Boost
Press (Menu) to display menu.
Press or to select submenu, press
to enter, and press or to
adjust.
Press to exit.
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Picture Boost
Press (Menu) to display MENU.
Press or to select (Picture
Boost); and press to enter.
Press or to select Bright Frame.
Select ???on??? to activate Picture Boost.
Press or to select submenu, press
to enter, and press or to adjust.
Press to exit.
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OSD Setup
Press (Menu) to display menu.
Press or to select submenu, press
to enter, and press or to
adjust.
Press to exit.
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Extra
Press (Menu) to display menu.
Press or to select submenu, press
to enter, and press or to
adjust.
Press to exit.
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Reset
Press (Menu) to display menu.
Press or to select (Reset), and press to enter.
Press or to select YES or NO.
Press to exit.
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Exit
Press (Menu) to display menu.
Press or to select (Exit); and press to enter.
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LED Indicator
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Driver
Monitor Driver
Windows 7
1.Start Windows?? 7
2.Click on the 'Start' button and then click on 'Control Panel'.
3. Click on the 'Display' icon.
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4.Ckick on the ???Change display settings??? button.
5.Click the ???Advanced Settings??? button.
6.Click the ???Monitor??? tab and then click the ???Properties??? button.
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7.Click the ???Driver??? tab.
8. Open the "Update Driver
9. Select "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".
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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
11.Select the "xxx.inf" file and click the ???Open??? button. Click the ???OK??? button.
12.Select your monitor model and click the ???Next??? button. The files will be copied from the CD to your hard disk drive.
13. Close all open windows and remove the CD.
14. Restart the system. The system will automatically select the maximum refresh rate and corresponding Color Matching Profiles.
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Windows Vista
1. Click "Start " and "Control Panel". Then,
2. Click "Personalization" and then "Display Settings".
3. Click "Advanced Settings...".
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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.
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
8.Select your monitor model and click on the 'Next' button.
9.Click "Close" ??? "Close" ??? "OK" ??? "OK" on the following screens displayed in sequence.
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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???
4. Click on the 'Display' Item.
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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.
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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.
10. Click on the 'Have disk...' button, then click on the 'Browse...' button and then select the appropriate drive F:
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.
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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: (
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: (
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.
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Welcome to
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Troubleshoot
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Specification
General Specification
Preset Display Modes
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Pin Assignments
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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.
The DDC2B is a
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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. 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:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTICE :
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this equipment. It is the responsibilities of the user to correct such interference. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
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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. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product .
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Service
Warranty Statement for Europe
LIMITED
AOC International (Europe) GmbH warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of Three (3) years after the original date of consumer purchase. During this period, AOC International (Europe) GmbH will, at its option, either repair the defective product with new or rebuilt parts, or replace it with a new or rebuilt product at no charge except as *stated below. The defective products that are replaced become the property of AOC International (Europe) GmbH.
If the product appears to be defective, please contact your local dealer or refer to the warranty card when attached to the product.
Deliver the product freight
Pack it in its original shipping container (or equivalent)
Put the RMA number on the address label
Put the RMA number on the shipping carton
Insure it (or assume the risk of loss/damage during shipment)
Pay all shipping charges
AOC International (Europe) GmbH is responsible neither for any damage or loss during inbound transport damage nor to inbound product that was not properly packaged.
AOC International (Europe) GmbH will pay the return shipping charges within one of the countries specified within this warranty statement. AOC International (Europe) GmbH is not responsible for any costs associated with the transportation of product across international borders. This includes the international border within the European Union.
* This limited warranty does not cover any losses or damages that occur as a result of
Shipping or improper installation or maintenance
Misuse
Neglect
Any cause other than ordinary commercial or industrial application
Adjustment by
Repair, modification, or installation of options or parts by anyone other than an AOC Authorized Service Center
Improper environment
Excessive or inadequate heating or air conditioning or electrical powers failures, surges, or other irregularities
This limited warranty does not cover any of the product firmware or hardware that you or any third party have 57
modified or altered; you bear the sole responsibility and liability for any such modification or alteration.
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THIS PRODUCT (INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO A
PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS FOR PARTS AND LABOR FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF CONSUMER
PURCHASE. NO WARRANTIES (EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED) APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD.
AOC INTERNATIONAL (EUROPE) GMBH OBLIGATIONS AND YOUR REMEDIES HEREUNDER ARE SOLELY
AND EXCLUSIVELY AS STATED HERE. AOC INTERNATIONAL (EUROPE) GMBH LIABILITY, WHETHER
BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHER THEORY, SHALL NOT EXCEED
THE PRICE OF THE INDIVIDUAL UNIT WHOSE DEFECT OR DAMAGE IS THE BASIS OF THE CLAIM. IN NO
EVENT SHALL AOC INTERNATIONAL (EUROPE) GMBH BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF
USE OR FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. ALTHOUGH THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM
COUNTRY TO COUNTRY. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE
MEMBER COUNTRIES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
For more details, please visit:
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Warranty Statement for North & South America (excluding Brazil)
WARRANTY STATEMENT for AOC Color Monitors
Including those Sold within North America as Specified
Envision Peripherals, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years for parts & labor and one (1) year for CRT Tube or LCD Panel after the original date of consumer purchase. During this period, EPI ( EPI is the abbreviation of Envision Peripherals, Inc. ) will, at its option, either repair the defective product with new or rebuilt parts, or replace it with a new or rebuilt product at no charge except as *stated below. The parts or product that are replaced become the property of EPI.
In the USA to obtain service under this limited warranty, call EPI for the name of the Authorized Service Center closest to your area. Deliver the product freight
Pack it in its original shipping container (or equivalent)
Put the RMA number on the address label
Put the RMA number on the shipping carton
Insure it (or assume the risk of loss/damage during shipment)
Pay all shipping charges
EPI is not responsible for damage to inbound product that was not properly packaged.
EPI will pay the return shipment charges within one of the countries specified within this warranty statement. EPI is not responsible for any costs associated with the transportation of product across international borders. This includes the international borders of the countries within this warranty statements.
In the United States and Canada contact your Dealer or EPI Customer Service, RMA Department at the toll free number (888)
* This limited warranty does not cover any losses or damages that occur as a result of:
Shipping or improper installation or maintenance
Misuse
Neglect
Any cause other than ordinary commercial or industrial application
Adjustment by
Repair, modification, or installation of options or parts by anyone other than an EPI Authorized Service Center
Improper environment
Excessive or inadequate heating or air conditioning or electrical power failures, surges, or other irregularities
This
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ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THIS PRODUCT (INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO A
PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS FOR PARTS AND LABOR AND ONE (1) YEAR FOR CRT TUBE OR LCD PANEL
FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF CONSUMER PURCHASE. NO WARRANTIES (EITHER EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED) APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD. IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.
EPI OBLIGATIONS AND YOUR REMEDIES HEREUNDER ARE SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVELY AS STATED HERE.
EPI??? LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT. WARRANTY, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHER
THEORY, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PRICE OF THE INDIVIDUAL UNIT WHOSE DEFECT OR DAMAGE IS THE
BASIS OF THE CLAIM. IN NO EVENT SHALL ENVISION PERIPHERALS, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF
PROFITS, LOSS OF USE OR FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT OR OTHER INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE. IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. ALTHOUGH THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS.
YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
In the United States of America, this limited warranty is only valid for Products purchased in the Continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.
Outside the United States of America, this limited warranty is only valid for Products purchased in Canada.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
For more details, please visit:
USA: http://us.aoc.com/support/find_service_center
ARGENTINA: http://ar.aoc.com/support/find_service_center
BOLIVIA: http://bo.aoc.com/support/find_service_center
CHILE: http://cl.aoc.com/support/find_service_center
COLOMBIA: http://co.aoc.com/support/find_service_center
COSTA RICA: http://cr.aoc.com/support/find_service_center
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: http://do.aoc.com/support/find_service_center
ECUADOR: http://ec.aoc.com/support/find_service_center
EL SALVADOR: http://sv.aoc.com/support/find_service_center
GUATEMALA: http://gt.aoc.com/support/find_service_center
HONDURAS: http://hn.aoc.com/support/find_service_center
NICARAGUA: http://ni.aoc.com/support/find_service_center
PANAMA: http://pa.aoc.com/support/find_service_center
PARAGUAY: http://py.aoc.com/support/find_service_center
PERU: http://pe.aoc.com/support/find_service_center
URUGUAY: http://pe.aoc.com/support/find_service_center
VENEZUELA: http://ve.aoc.com/support/find_service_center
IF COUNTRY NOT LISTED: http://latin.aoc.com/support/find_service_center
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Warranty Statement for AP
LIMITED
AOC Color Monitors sold within AP
question against warranty or any other AOC products warranty ,please leave the message via service.support@aoc.com .or check with the dealer or reseller in your country where you bought the product .We will response to you with top priority .
AOC warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship .
During the warranty period, TPV will, at its option, either repair the defective product with new or rebuilt parts, or replace it with a new or rebuilt product at no charge except as *stated below. The defective products that are replaced become the property of AOC.
???*This limited warranty does not cover any losses or damages that occur as a result of
???Shipping or improper installation or maintenance
???Misuse or Neglect
???Any cause other than ordinary application
???Adjustment by
???Repair, modification, or installation of options or parts by anyone other than an AOC Authorized Service Center
???Improper environment- Excessive or inadequate heating or air conditioning or electrical powers failures, surges or other irregularities
???Fire, flood, earthquake, terrorist attack or other accidents
This limited warranty does not cover any of the product firmware or hardware that you or any third party have modified or altered; customer bear the sole responsibility and liability for any such modification or alteration. It???s the right of AOC to issue or terminate the warranty terms. For exception cases, subject to report of our investigation, we reserve the right to terminate or modify terms of warranty policy.
How to get your Warranty ?
1.Please keep the purchase invoice ,and our service partner will take over the service against the invoice
2.If you can not show the invoice ,please contact local dealer /.reseller for getting special support
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