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VW246/VK246 LCD Monitor User ’ s manual MENU 1.3 MEGA PIXELS MENU[...]
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ii E4076 First Edition V1 August 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purc[...]
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iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................... iii Notices ......................................................................................................... iv Safety information .....................................................................................[...]
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iv 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 b[...]
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v Safety information This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. • Before setting up the monitor , carefully read all the documentation[...]
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vi 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 [...]
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vii Where to nd 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 docume[...]
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1 ASUS VW246/VK246 LCD Monitor 1. Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS ® VW246/VK246 LCD monitor! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper , broader , and brighter display , plus a host of features that enhance your viewing experience. Besides, VK246 provides the built-in 1.3 mega-pixel webcam, [...]
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2 ASUS VW246/VK246 LCD Monitor 1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 1. button: • Use this hotkey to switch from ve video preset modes (Game Mode, Night View Mode, Scenery Mode, Standard Mode, Theater Mode) with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement T echnology . • Exit the OSD menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD menu is active. • [...]
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3 ASUS VW246/VK246 LCD Monitor 1.3.2 Back view Rear connectors 1. AC-IN port . Connects the power cord. 2. Audio out port . Connects to external speakers. 3. Audio in port . Connects to PC audio source. 4. USB 2.0 port (VK246 only). For activating the built-in webcam. 5. HDMI port . For high-denition multimed ia interface (HDMI) signal c onnecti[...]
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4 ASUS VW246/VK246 LCD Monitor 2. Setup 2.1 Assembling the monitor base T o assemble the monitor base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Connect the base with the arm according to the below drawing. A click sond shows that the base has been connected successfully . We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft clot[...]
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5 ASUS VW246/VK246 LCD Monitor 2.3 Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm/base of the VW246/VK246 LCD monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. T o detach the arm/base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Remove the rubbers in the four screw holes (Figure 1). 3. Use a screwdriver to remove the[...]
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6 ASUS VW246/VK246 LCD Monitor 2.4 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as shown: 2.5 T urning on the monitor Gently press the power button . See page 2 for the location of the power button. The power indicator lights up in blue to show that the monitor is ON. • T o connect the power cord : connect one end of the power cord securely to the mo[...]
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7 ASUS VW246/VK246 LCD Monitor 2.7 LifeFrame 2 software ASUS VK246 provides the easy-to-use LifeFrame 2 software that can work with the webcam, allowing users to create their own photos or video clips. • Life Frame 2 on ly sup port s Micr osoft ® W indows ® Vist a / XP Serv ice Pack 2 (3) operating systems. • The LifeFrame 2 software is bundl[...]
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8 ASUS VW246/VK246 LCD Monitor 3. General Instruction 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to recongure 1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Press and to navigate through the functions. Highlight and activate the desired function by pressing the MENU button. If the function selected has a sub- menu, press and again to navi[...]
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9 ASUS VW246/VK246 LCD Monitor 3. Color Select the image color you like from this function. • Color T emp. : contains five color modes including Cool, Normal, W arm, sRGB, and User mode. • Skin T one : contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Y ellowish. In the User mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are user- co[...]
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10 ASUS VW246/VK246 LCD Monitor 4. Input Select Select from VGA, DVI, and HDMI input sources. 5. System Setup Allow you to adjust the system. • V olume : the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. is a hotkey to activate this function. • OSD Setup : * Adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position)/ the vertical position (V -Position) of the OSD from [...]
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1 1 ASUS VW246/VK246 LCD Monitor 3.2 Specications summary (VK246) Panel T ype TFT LCD Panel size 24" (16:9) wide screen Max. Resolution Full HD 1920 x 1080 Pixel pitch 0.277mm Brightness (T yp.) 240cd/m 2 Brightness (Max.) 300cd/m 2 Contrast Ratio (T yp.) 1000:1 Contrast Ratio (Max.) 20000:1 (with ASCR ON) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 170˚/[...]
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12 ASUS VW246/VK246 LCD Monitor Specications summary (VW264) Panel T ype TFT LCD Panel size 24" (16:9) wide screen Max. Resolution Full HD 1920 x 1080 Pixel pitch 0.277mm Brightness (T yp.) 240cd/m 2 Brightness (Max.) 300cd/m 2 Contrast Ratio (T yp.) 1000:1 Contrast Ratio (Max.) 20000:1 (with ASCR ON) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 170˚/160˚[...]
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13 ASUS VW246/VK246 LCD Monitor 3.3 T roubleshooting (F AQ) Problem Possible Solution Power LED is not ON • Press 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 no screen image • Check if the monitor and the comp[...]
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14 ASUS VW246/VK246 LCD Monitor 3.4 Supported operating modes * Modes not listed in the table may not be supported. For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the table above. * This monitor supports Full HD (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i/p) video contents from game consoles, DVD players and other consumer video devices. St[...]