Asus VG248 manual

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ii First Edition November 2012 Copyright © 2012 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 purchaser f[...]

iii Contents Notices ......................................................................................................... iv Safety information ....................................................................................... v Care & Cleaning .......................................................................................... [...]

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[...]

v Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all the documentation that came with the package. • To prevent re 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[...]

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. Turn your monitor off a[...]

vii Wheretondmoreinformation Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites T h e A S U S w e b s i t e s w o r l d w i d e p r o v i d e u p d a t e d i n f o r m a t i o n o n A S U S hardware and software products. Refer to http://www.asus.com 2. Optional documentat[...]

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1-1 ASUS VG248QE LCD Monitor 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS ® 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. With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the monitor [...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 1 2 6 4 3 5 1. button: • Selects a desired preset mode. • Exits the OSD menu or goes back to the previous menu when the OSD menu is active. 2. • Decreases values or moves your selection left/down. • GamePlus hotkey. Press to select and MENU to confirm the function[...]

1-3 ASUS VG248QE LCD Monitor 6. Power button/power indicator • Turns the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. Status Description Blue ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF 1.3.2 Back view 6 4 Rear connectors 1. AC-IN port. This port connects the power cord. 2. Displayport. This port is for connection for [...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.3 GamePlus Function The GamePlus Function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games. In addition, Aimpoint function is specially designed for new gamers or beginners interested in First Person Shooter (FPS) games. To active GamePlus: 1. Press th[...]

2-1 ASUS VG248QE LCD Monitor 2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Rotate the arm anti-clockwise 90 degrees. (Figure 1) 3. Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw. (Figure 2) (Figure 3) 4. Align the arrow mark on the base with the two screws to allo[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Setup 2.3 Detaching the arm (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Loosen the four screws on the back of the monitor and remove the arm/base. We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft[...]

2-3 ASUS VG248QE LCD Monitor • To connect the power cord : connect one end of the power cord securely to the monitor’s AC input, the other end to a power outlet. • To connect the DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort cable : a. Plug one end of the DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort cable to the monitor’s DVI/ HDMI/DisplayPort port. b. Connect the other end of the D[...]

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3-1 ASUS VG248QE LCD Monitor 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure 1. Pre ss the MENU butt on to activ ate the OSD menu. 2. P r es s an d to navigate through the functions. Highlight the desired function and press the MENU butto n to activate it. If the function selected has a sub-menu, press and again to navigate through the su[...]

3-2 Chapter 3: General Instructions 2. Color You can adjust Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Color Temp., Skin Tone, and Smart View 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. • Saturation : the adjusting range is from [...]

3-3 ASUS VG248QE LCD Monitor 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[...]

3-4 Chapter 3: General Instructions 3.2 Specicationssummary Panel Type TFT LCD Panel size 24”W (16:9, 60.97 cm) wide screen Max. Resolution 1920 x 1080 Pixel pitch 0.270 mm Brightness (Typ.) 350 cd/m 2 Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Contrast Ratio (Max.) 80,000,000:1 (with ASCR on) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 170˚/160˚ Display colors [...]

3-5 ASUS VG248QE LCD Monitor Regulation approvals Energy Star ® , CB, CE, Gost-R, CCC, UL/cUL, FCC, C-Tick, BSMI, VCCI, RoHS, WEEE, Hygenic, J-MOSS, ErP, PSE, UKrSEPRO, Windows 7 WHQL, Windows 8 WHQL *Specifications are subject to change without notice.[...]

3-6 Chapter 3: General Instructions 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) 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 co[...]

3-7 ASUS VG248QE LCD Monitor 3.4 Supported operating modes Resolution Frequency Refresh Rate Horizontal 640x350 70Hz 31.469KHz 640x350 85Hz 37.861KHz 640x480 60Hz 31.469KHz 640x480 67Hz 35KHz 640x480 75Hz 37.5KHz 640x480 85Hz 43.269KHz 720x400 70Hz 31.469KHz 720x400 85Hz 37.927KHz 800x600 56Hz 35.156KHz 800x600 60Hz 37.897KHz 800x600 72Hz 48.077KHz[...]

3-8 Chapter 3: General Instructions Resolution Frequency Refresh Rate Horizontal 1920x1080* (DVI/DP) 85Hz 95.43KHz (2D) 1920x1080* (DVI/DP) 144Hz 158.11KHz (2D) 1920x1080* (DVI/DP) 100Hz 113.3KHz (2D)/113.8KHz (3D) 1920x1080* (DVIDP) 120Hz 137.2KHz (2D/3D) 640x480P (HDMI) 59.94/60Hz 31.469KHz/31.5KHz 720x480P (HDMI) 59.94/60Hz 31.469KHz/31.5KHz 720[...]

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