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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 contents 1-1 1.3 Monitor introduction 1-2 1.3.1 Front view 1-2 1.3.2 Back view 1-3 Chapter 2: Setup 2.1 Assembling the monitor base 2-1 2.2 Adjusting the monitor 2-2 2.3 Connecting the cables 2-3 2.4 Turning on the monitor 2-3 Chapter 3: General instructions 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3-1 3.1.1 How to reconfigure 3-1 3.1.2 OSD function introduction 3-1 3.2 Specifications summary ( M Series 3-4 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ...
Contents Notices...iii Safety information iv Care & Cleaning v Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Monitor introduction 1-2 1.3.1 Front view 1-2 1.3.2 Back view 1-3 Chapter 2: Setup 2.1 Assembling the monitor base 2-1 2.2 Adjusting the monitor 2-2 2.3 Connecting the cables 2-3 2.4 Turning on the monitor 2-3 Chapter 3: General instructions 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3-1 3.1.1 How to reconfigure 3-1 3.1.2 OSD function introduction 3-1 3.2 Specifications summary ( M Series 3-4 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ...
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... FCC regulations. However, there is required to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is no guarantee that this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to...
... FCC regulations. However, there is required to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is no guarantee that this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to...
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...shock. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you detect any damage, contact your retailer. The dangerous high voltages inside the monitor may become wet. Never place this product near or over a radiator or heat source unless proper ventilation is broken, do not try to open...complies with your local power standard. • Do not overload power strips and extention cords. Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult...
...shock. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you detect any damage, contact your retailer. The dangerous high voltages inside the monitor may become wet. Never place this product near or over a radiator or heat source unless proper ventilation is broken, do not try to open...complies with your local power standard. • Do not overload power strips and extention cords. Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult...
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... sure that you MUST follow to complete a task. Do not repair the screen by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. Clean the monitor surface with mild cleaner. • Avoid using a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone. Use a cleaner intended for hours, an afterimage of the previous ...the image. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. v When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edges of the monitor. Turn off the Power Switch and turn off and unplug the power cord. IMPORTANT: Information that the flicker disappears. • You...
... sure that you MUST follow to complete a task. Do not repair the screen by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. Clean the monitor surface with mild cleaner. • Avoid using a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone. Use a cleaner intended for hours, an afterimage of the previous ...the image. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. v When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edges of the monitor. Turn off the Power Switch and turn off and unplug the power cord. IMPORTANT: Information that the flicker disappears. • You...
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.... Thank you ! 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer immediately. The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of features that the monitor brings to you for H SKU If any of the above items is damaged or missing..., contact your package for the following items: LCD monitor Quick start guide Warranty card Power cord + power adapter VGA cable HDMI-DVI cable DVI cable(MS202N/MS208N) only for purchasing the ASUS® LCD monitor...
.... Thank you ! 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer immediately. The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of features that the monitor brings to you for H SKU If any of the above items is damaged or missing..., contact your package for the following items: LCD monitor Quick start guide Warranty card Power cord + power adapter VGA cable HDMI-DVI cable DVI cable(MS202N/MS208N) only for purchasing the ASUS® LCD monitor...
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MENU button: • Turns on the OSD menu. button: • Selects a desired preset mode. • Exits the OSD menu or goes back to the previous menu when the OSD menu is active. • Automatically adjusts the image to its optimized position, 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. 1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Enacts the selected OSD menu item. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
MENU button: • Turns on the OSD menu. button: • Selects a desired preset mode. • Exits the OSD menu or goes back to the previous menu when the OSD menu is active. • Automatically adjusts the image to its optimized position, 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. 1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Enacts the selected OSD menu item. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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button: • Selects an available input source. 6. Power button/power indicator • Turns the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. 4. • Increases values or moves your selection right/up. • Brightness hotkey 5. Status White White (fitful) OFF Description ON Standby mode 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
button: • Selects an available input source. 6. Power button/power indicator • Turns the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. 4. • Increases values or moves your selection right/up. • Brightness hotkey 5. Status White White (fitful) OFF Description ON Standby mode 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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... using a coin or the like to turn the screw until the circular arm is complete. Attach the circular base to the monitor. ML Series Arm Base ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 2-1 Place the circular arm on the arm with soft cloth to prevent damage to the arm by aligning the pins on the back... of the monitor face down on the screw. 3. Use a coin or the like to turn the screw until the circular base is securely...
... using a coin or the like to turn the screw until the circular arm is complete. Attach the circular base to the monitor. ML Series Arm Base ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 2-1 Place the circular arm on the arm with soft cloth to prevent damage to the arm by aligning the pins on the back... of the monitor face down on the screw. 3. Use a coin or the like to turn the screw until the circular base is securely...
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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. • You can adjust the ML Series monitor's angle from +20˚ to -5˚ and it allows 20˚ swivel adjustment from either left or right. -5 20 20º 20º 0º It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle. 2 Chapter 2: Setup
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. • You can adjust the ML Series monitor's angle from +20˚ to -5˚ and it allows 20˚ swivel adjustment from either left or right. -5 20 20º 20º 0º It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle. 2 Chapter 2: Setup
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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 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 2.3 Connecting the cables 1.
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...the power adapter securely to your computer's VGA/DVI port. Tighten the two screws to the monitor's earphone jack. See page 1-2 for the location of the VGA/HDMI-DVI cable to a... a. Connect the other end of the power cord to the power adapter and the other end to the monitor's VGA/HDMI port. When these cables are connected, you can choose the desired signal from the Input Select... item in white to show that the monitor is connected): connect the end with plug type to secure the VGA/DVI connector. • To use...
...the power adapter securely to your computer's VGA/DVI port. Tighten the two screws to the monitor's earphone jack. See page 1-2 for the location of the VGA/HDMI-DVI cable to a... a. Connect the other end of the power cord to the power adapter and the other end to the monitor's VGA/HDMI port. When these cables are connected, you can choose the desired signal from the Input Select... item in white to show that the monitor is connected): connect the end with plug type to secure the VGA/DVI connector. • To use...
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... the MENU button to navigate through the functions. Splendid This function contains six subfunctions you to maintain your setting or return to activate it . 3. ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 3-1 Tap the MENU button to change the settings of the selected function. 4. Highlight the desired sub- Tap , and to activate the OSD menu. 2. Each...
... the MENU button to navigate through the functions. Splendid This function contains six subfunctions you to maintain your setting or return to activate it . 3. ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 3-1 Tap the MENU button to change the settings of the selected function. 4. Highlight the desired sub- Tap , and to activate the OSD menu. 2. Each...
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...adjusting range is from 0 to full, 4:3, or overscan (only available for the HDMI input). • ASCR: turns on/off the ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function. • Position: adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position) and the vertical position (V-Position) of the image. In the ...horizontal sweep. is a hotkey to • Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Trace Free: adjusts the response time of the monitor. • Aspect Control: adjusts the aspect ratio to 100. • Color Temp.: contains four color modes including Cool, Normal, Warm, and User Mode...
...adjusting range is from 0 to full, 4:3, or overscan (only available for the HDMI input). • ASCR: turns on/off the ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function. • Position: adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position) and the vertical position (V-Position) of the image. In the ...horizontal sweep. is a hotkey to • Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Trace Free: adjusts the response time of the monitor. • Aspect Control: adjusts the aspect ratio to 100. • Color Temp.: contains four color modes including Cool, Normal, Warm, and User Mode...
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System Setup Allows you to 120 seconds. * Enables or disables the DDC/CI function. • Information: shows the monitor information. • Language: there are 1 languages for your desired input source. 5. 4. ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 3-3 Input Select In this function, you can select your selection, including English, German, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish, Russian, Traditional Chinese...
System Setup Allows you to 120 seconds. * Enables or disables the DDC/CI function. • Information: shows the monitor information. • Language: there are 1 languages for your desired input source. 5. 4. ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 3-3 Input Select In this function, you can select your selection, including English, German, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish, Russian, Traditional Chinese...
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... adjust the image (for 2-4 seconds to the monitor and the computer. • Adjust the volume settings of both your monitor and HDMI device. • Ensure that the computer sound card driver is properly installed and activated. ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 3-5 The power LED lights amber and there is... no screen image • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable...
... adjust the image (for 2-4 seconds to the monitor and the computer. • Adjust the volume settings of both your monitor and HDMI device. • Ensure that the computer sound card driver is properly installed and activated. ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 3-5 The power LED lights amber and there is... no screen image • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable...
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....00 108.00 135.00 85.50 106.50 162.00 146.25 148.50 144.00 * M odes not listed in the table above. * T his monitor supports full HD (480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i/p) video content from game consoles, DVD players and other consumer video devices via HDMI. 3-6 For optimal resolution, we...
....00 108.00 135.00 85.50 106.50 162.00 146.25 148.50 144.00 * M odes not listed in the table above. * T his monitor supports full HD (480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i/p) video content from game consoles, DVD players and other consumer video devices via HDMI. 3-6 For optimal resolution, we...