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M Series
LCD Monitor
User Guide
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Contents Notices ......................................................................................................... iii Safety information ...................................................................................... iv Care & Cleaning ........................................................................................... v Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! .................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package co
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Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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 l
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Safety information • Before setting up the monitor , carefully read all the documentation that came with the package. • T o prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose the monitor to rain or moisture. • Never try to open the monitor cabinet. The dangerous high voltages inside the monitor may result in serious physical injury . • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer
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Care & Cleaning • Before you lift or reposition your monitor , it is better to disconnect the cables and power cord. Follow the correct lifting techniques when positioning the monitor . When lifting or carrying the monitor , grasp the edges of the monitor . Do not lift the display by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. T urn your monitor of f and unplug the power cord. Clean the monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed
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Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to http://www .asus.com 2. Optional documentation Y our product package may include optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer . These documents are not part of the standard package. vi
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1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for purchasing the ASUS LC D monitor! T h e l a t e s t w i d e s c r e e n L C D m o n i t o r f r o m A S U S p r o v i d e s a c r i s p e r , b r o a d e r , a n d brighter display , plus a host of features that enhance your viewing experience. W i t h t h e s e f e a t u r e s , y o u c a n e n j o y t h e c o n v e n i e n c e a n d d e l i g h t f u l v i s u a l experience that the monitor brings to you! 1.2
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1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. button: • Selects a desired preset mode. • Exits the OSD menu or goes back to the previous menu when the OSD menu is active. • Aut omat ically adjust s t he image t o it s opt imized posit ion, clock, and phase by touching this button for 2-4 seconds (for VGA mode only). 2. • Decreases values or moves your selection left/down. • Contrast hotkey 3. MENU button: • Turns on the OSD menu. Enacts
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4. • Increases values or moves your selection right/up. • Brightness hotkey 5. button: • Selects an available input source. 6. Power button/power indicator • T urns the monitor on/of f. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. Status Description White ON White (fitful) Standby mode OFF OFF 1.3.2 Back view ML Series(ML238/ML239) only for H SKU MS Series(MS236/MS238/MS246/MS248) only for H SKU ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 1-3
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M Series (20'' only of D SKU) M Series (20'' only of N SKU) 6 Rear connectors 1. DC-IN port. This port connects the power cord. 2. VGA port. This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection. 3. HDMI port. This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 4. Earphone jack . T h i s p o r t i s o n l y a v a i l a b l e w h e n a n H D M I c a b l e i s connected. 5. Kensington lock slot. 6. DVI port. This port is for PC DVI connection. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product
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2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base T o assemble the monitor arm/base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Place the circular arm on the back of the monitor by aligning the pins on the arm with the slots on the monitor . Use a coin or the like to turn the screw until the circular arm is securely attached to the monitor . Put the screw cover on the screw. 3. Attach the circular base to the arm by using
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MS Series 2.2 Adjusting the monitor • For optimal viewing, we recommend that you look at the full face of the monitor , then adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you. • Hold the stand to prevent the monitor from falling when you change its angle. • Y ou can adjust the Series monitor ’ s angle from +20˚ to -5˚ and it allows 20˚ swivel M L adjustment from either left or right. -5 20 º º 20 20 º 0 It is normal that the monitor slightly sh
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2.3 Connecting the cables 1. Connect the cables as the following instructions: ML Series(ML238/ML239) only for H SKU MS Series(MS236/MS238/MS246/MS248) only for H SKU M Series (20'' only of D SKU) M Series (20'' only of N SKU) ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 2-3
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• To connect the power cord: a. Connect the power adapter securely to the monitor ’ s DC input port. b. Connect one end of the power cord to the power adapter and the other end to a power outlet. • To connect the VGA/HDMI-DVI cable: a. Plug one end of the VGA/HDMI-DVI cable to the monitor ’ s VGA/HDMI port. b. Connect the other end of the VGA/HDMI-DVI cable to your computer's VGA/DVI port. c. T ighten the two screws to secure the VGA/DVI connector . • To use the earphone (
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure 1. T ap the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Ta p , a n d t o navigate through the functions. Highlight the desired function a n d t a p t h e M E N U b u t t o n t o activate it. If the function selected has a sub-menu, tap and again to navigate through the sub-menu functions. Highlight the desired sub- menu function and tap the MENU button to activate it. 3. Tap , and to change the s
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2. Color Y ou can adjust brightness, contrast, sharpness, saturation, position (VGA only), and focus (VGA only) from this menu. • Brightness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. is a hotkey to activate this function. • Contrast: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. is a hotkey to activate this function. • Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Color Temp. : contains four color modes including Cool, Normal, W arm, and User Mode. • Skin Tone : contains thr
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4. Input Select In this function, you can select your desired input source. 5. System Setup Allows you to adjust the system. • Splendid Demo Mode: splits the screen into two for Splendid modes comparison. • Volume: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • ECO Mode: reduces power consumption. • OSD Setup: * Adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position)/the vertical position (V -Position) of the OSD from 0 to 100. * Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds. * Enables or disa
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3.2 S peci fi cat ions summar y (M Series ) Panel Type TFT LCD Panel size 20",23",23.6" (16:9) wide screen Max. Resolution 1920 x 1080 1600 x 900 Pixel pitch 0.27 15 mm 0.2768 mm 0.2 6 5 5 mm 0.2 6 5 2 mm 2 Brightness (Max.) 250 cd/m Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 50,000:1 10,000,000:1 50,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio (Max.) 170°/160°(Typ.,)(MS202/MS208) 170°/170°(Min.,)178°/178°(Typ.,)(ML239) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 150°/140°(Min.,)170°/160°(Typ.,)(MS236/MS238/MS246/MS24
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3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Possible Solution Power LED is not ON • Tap the button to check if the monitor is in the ON mode. • Check if the power cord is properly connected to the monitor and the power outlet. The power LED lights amber and there is • Check if the monitor and the computer are no screen image in the ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer. • Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of the
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3.4 Supported operating modes Resolution Horizontal Vertical Frequency Pixel Frequency Frequency (KHz) (Hz) (MHz) 720 x 400 31.47 70.08 28.32 640 x 480 31.47 59.94 25.18 640 x 480 35.00 66.66 30.24 640 x 480 37.87 72.82 31.50 640 x 480 37.50 75.00 31.50 800 x 600 35.16 56.25 36.00 800 x 600 37.88 60.32 40.00 800 x 600 48.08 72.12 50.00 800 x 600 46.86 75.00 49.50 832 x 624 49.72 74.55 57.28 1024 x 768 48.36 60.00 65.00 1024 x 768 56.476 70.069 75.00 1024 x 768 60.02 75.00
