First Edition

August 2012

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Table of contents

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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 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 manufacturer???s 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 to 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.

This product implements power management functionality. In case of no signal input after 10 seconds, the product automatically goes to sleep/ standby mode.

As an Energy Star?? Partner, our company has determined that this product meets the Energy Star?? guidelines for energy efficiency.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Safety information

???Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all the documentation that came with the package.

???To 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.

???Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

???Slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet are provided for ventilation. Do not block these slots. Never place this product near or over a radiator or heat source unless proper ventilation is provided.

???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 supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

???Use the appropriate power plug which complies with your local power standard.

???Do not overload power strips and extention cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock.

???Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the monitor in any area where it may become wet. Place the monitor on a stable surface.

???Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or if it will not be used for a long period of time. This will protect the monitor from damage due to power surges.

???Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into the slots on the monitor cabinet.

???To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed computers which have appropriate configured receptacles marked between 100-240V AC.

???If you encounter technical problems with the monitor, 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. Turn your monitor off and unplug the power cord. Clean the monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth dampened with mild cleaner.

???Avoid using a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone. Use a cleaner intended for use with the LCD. Never spray cleaner directly on the screen, as it may drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock.

The following symptoms are normal with the monitor:

???The screen may flicker during the initial use due to the nature of the fluorescent light. Turn off the Power Switch and turn it on again to make sure that the flicker disappears.

???You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use.

???When the same image is displayed for hours, an afterimage of the previous screen may remain after switching the image. The screen will recover slowly or you can turn off the Power Switch for hours.

???When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your dealer or service center to fix it. Do not repair the screen by yourself!

Conventions used in this guide

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

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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

Your product package may include optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

Takeback Services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for our customers to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries and other components as well as the packaging materials.

Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detail recycling information in different region.

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1.1Welcome!

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 brings to you!

1.2Package contents

Check your package for the following items:

LCD monitor 1 x Adapter

1 x Power cable

1 x VGA cable

1 x DVI-HDMI cable

1 x Audio cable

1 x Quick start guide

1 x Warranty card

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.

CAUTION

1.3Monitor introduction

1.3.1Front view

1. Button:

???Activates the QuickFit function. (Please refer to 1.3.3 QuickFit function).

2. Button:

???Press this hotkey to switch from six video preset modes (Scenery Mode, Standard Mode, Theater Mode, Game Mode, Night View Mode, and sRGB) with SPLENDID??? Video Intelligence Technology.

???Exit the OSD menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD menu is active.

???Automatically adjusts the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by pressing this button for 2~4 seconds (for VGA mode only).

3.Button:

???Decreases values or moves your selection left/down.

???Volume hotkey

4.MENU Button:

???Turns on the OSD menu.

???Enacts the selected OSD menu item.

5.Button:

???Increases values or moves your selection right/up.

???Brightness hotkey

6. Input Select Button:

???Selects an available input source.

1.3.2Back view

1.HDMI port: This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device.

2.VGA port: This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection.

3.Audio-in port: This port connects PC audio source by the bundled audio cable.

4.Earphone jack: This port connects to an earphone.

5.DC-in port: This port connects the adapter.

6.Kensington Lock: This port connects a lock-and-cable apparatus for security purposes.

1.3.3QuickFit Function

The QuickFit function allows users to have a preview of the document or photo layout directly on screen without printing test copies.

QuickFit has three patterns:

a.Grid pattern: Facilitates designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel.

Alignment Grid

QuickFit

b.Paper size: Provides users to view their documents in real size on the screen.

c.Photo size: Provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen.

To activate QuickFit, press the QuickFit hotkey repeatedly to switch between different pattern sizes.

When QuickFit is activated, press the control buttons to make adjustments. The QuickFit OSD displayed in the lower right corner of the screen will guide users to make selections.

QuickFit

2.1Assembling the monitor base

2.1.1Assembling the base

1.Have the front of the monitor face down on a table.

2.Attach the base to the arm and fix with the screw to join them tightly. You can easily tighten the screw by fingers.

3.Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you.

We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.

2.1.2Detaching the base

1.Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on a clean table.

2.Use your fingers to loosen the screw located at the bottom of the base, and remove the base from the stand.

3.Or, you may directly use a screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the base to the stand, and detach the base from the stand.

??? We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.

???Hold the base while removing the screw.

2.2Adjusting 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 while changing its angle.

???You can adjust the monitor???s angle from -5?? to 20??.

-5 to +20

It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle.

2.3Connecting the cables

Connect the cables according to the following instructions:

???To connect the audio cable: connect one end of the audio cable to the monitor???s Audio-in port, the other end to the computer???s audio-out port.

???To connect the power cord:

a.Connect the adapter to the monitor's DC input.

b.Connect one end of the power cable to the adapter, and the other end to a power outlet.

???To connect the VGA/HDMI cable:

a.Plug one end of the VGA/HDMI cable to the monitor's VGA/HDMI port.

b.Connect the other end of the VGA/HDMI cable to your computer's VGA/HDMI port.

c.Tighten the two screws to secure the VGA connector.

???To use the earphone:

a.When an HDMI cable is connected, connect the end with plug type to the monitor???s earphone jack.

b.When VGA and Audio-in-line is connected, connect the end with plug type to the monitor's earphone jack.

When multiple video cable signals are connected, you can choose the desired

input by pressing the Input Select key or select from the Input Select item in the OSD menu.

2.4Turning on the monitor

Press the power button . See page 1-2 for the location of the power

button. The power indicator lights up in white to show that the monitor is ON.

3.1OSD (On-Screen Display) menu

3.1.1How to reconfigure

sub-menu functions. Highlight and activate the desired sub-menu function by pressing the MENU button.

3.Press and to change the settings of the selected function.

4.To exit the OSD menu, press the button. Repeat step 2 and step 3 to adjust any other function.

3.1.2OSD Function Introduction

???Scenery Mode: best choice for scenery photo display with SPLENDID??? Video Enhancement.

???Standard Mode: best choice for document editing with SPLENDID??? Video Enhancement.

???Theater Mode: best choice for movies with SPLENDID??? Video Enhancement.

???Game Mode: best choice for games playing with SPLENDID??? Video Enhancement.

???Night View Mode: best choice for dark-scene games or movies with SPLENDID??? Video Enhancement.

???sRGB: best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs.

In the Standard Mode, the Saturation, Skin Tone, Sharpness, and

ASCR functions are not user-configurable.

In the sRGB, the Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Color Temp., Skin Tone, Sharpness, and ASCR functions are not user- configurable.

???Contrast: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.

???Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.

???Color Temp.: contains four modes including Cool, Normal, Warm and User Mode.

???Skin Tone: contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish.

In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are user-configurable; the adjusting range is from 0 ~ 100.

???Trace Free: adjusts the response time of the monitor. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.

???Aspect Control: adjusts the aspect ratio to ???Full???, ???4:3???, or ???Over Scan??? (only available for HDMI input.)

???ASCR: turns on/off the ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function (only available in Scenery Mode, Theater Mode, Game Mode, and Night View Mode)

???Position: adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position) and the vertical position (V-Position) of the image. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 (only available for VGA input).

???Focus: reduces the Horizonal-line noise and Vertical-line noise of the image by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.

???Phase adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal. With a wrong phase adjustment, the screen shows horizontal distrubances.

???Clock (pixel frequency) controls the number of pixels scanned by one horizontal sweep. If the frequency is not correct, the screen shows vertical stripes and the image i not proportional.

???Volume: Adjust the

earphone output volume level. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.

???ECO Mode: Activate the ecology mode for power saving. (Some gray levels may not be distinguished if ECO is ON. Its brightness is lower than that when setting the Contrast Ratio to 100.)

???OSD Setup: Adjust the horizontal postition (H-Position), vertical position (V-Position), OSD Timeout, DDD/CI, and Transparency of the OSD screen.

???Language: Select OSD language. The selections are English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese.

???Information: Display the monitor information of Input Port, Resolution, H-freq., V-freq, and Model Name.

???All Reset: Set to ???Yes??? to revert all settings to the factory default status.

3.2Specifications Summary

*Adaptor has PSE Regulation approvals.

*Specifications subject to change without notice.

3.3Troubleshooting (FAQ)

???Adjust the volume settings of both your monitor and computer.

???Make sure the computer sound card driver is properly installed and activated.

3.4Supported 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 (480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i/p) video content from game consoles, DVD players and other consumer video devices via HDMI.