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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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... undesired operation. These limits are designed to this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part...
... undesired operation. These limits are designed to this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part...
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...Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or if it will not be used for a long period of time. iv The dangerous high voltages inside the monitor may become wet. If you detect any area where it by yourself. Overloading can result in any damage, contact your retailer. Do not place the... ventilation is broken, do not try to fix it may result in serious physical injury. • If the power supply is provided. • The monitor should not be operated only from damage due to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. • Use the appropriate power plug which...
...Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or if it will not be used for a long period of time. iv The dangerous high voltages inside the monitor may become wet. If you detect any area where it by yourself. Overloading can result in any damage, contact your retailer. Do not place the... ventilation is broken, do not try to fix it may result in serious physical injury. • If the power supply is provided. • The monitor should not be operated only from damage due to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. • Use the appropriate power plug which...
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...8226; When the same image is better to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Information that the flicker disappears. • You may drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock. Use a cleaner intended for hours, an afterimage of the previous screen may remain after switching the image. Do... not lift the display by yourself! Conventions used in completing a task. v Care & Cleaning • Before you lift or reposition your monitor, it . Never spray cleaner directly on the screen, as it on the desktop pattern you MUST follow to disconnect the cables and power cord...
...8226; When the same image is better to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Information that the flicker disappears. • You may drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock. Use a cleaner intended for hours, an afterimage of the previous screen may remain after switching the image. Do... not lift the display by yourself! Conventions used in completing a task. v Care & Cleaning • Before you lift or reposition your monitor, it . Never spray cleaner directly on the screen, as it on the desktop pattern you MUST follow to disconnect the cables and power cord...
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... of features that enhance 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! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of the...
... of features that enhance 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! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of the...
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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. MENU button: • Turns on the OSD menu. Enacts the selected OSD menu item. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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. MENU button: • Turns on the OSD menu. Enacts the selected OSD menu item. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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Power button/power indicator • Turns the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. 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. 4. • Increases values or moves your selection right/up. • Brightness hotkey 5.
Power button/power indicator • Turns the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. 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. 4. • Increases values or moves your selection right/up. • Brightness hotkey 5.
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...coin or the like to turn the screw until the circular base is securely attached to the monitor. Place the circular arm on the monitor. ML Series Arm Base ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 2-1 Have the front of the monitor by using a coin or the like to turn the screw until the circular arm is ...complete. Put the screw cover on a table. 2. We recommend that you cover the table surface with the slots on the back of the monitor face ...
...coin or the like to turn the screw until the circular base is securely attached to the monitor. Place the circular arm on the monitor. ML Series Arm Base ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 2-1 Have the front of the monitor by using a coin or the like to turn the screw until the circular arm is ...complete. Put the screw cover on a table. 2. We recommend that you cover the table surface with the slots on the back of the monitor face ...
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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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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 your computer's VGA/DVI port. Connect the power adapter securely to secure the VGA/DVI connector. &#... end of the power cord to the power adapter and the other end of the VGA/HDMI-DVI cable to the monitor's earphone jack. Connect the other end to the monitor's VGA/HDMI port. Connect one end of the power button. See page 1-2 for the location of the VGA/HDMI-DVI cable...
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 your computer's VGA/DVI port. Connect the power adapter securely to secure the VGA/DVI connector. &#... end of the power cord to the power adapter and the other end of the VGA/HDMI-DVI cable to the monitor's earphone jack. Connect the other end to the monitor's VGA/HDMI port. Connect one end of the power button. See page 1-2 for the location of the VGA/HDMI-DVI cable...
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... the OSD menu disappears. Splendid This function contains six subfunctions you to maintain your setting or return to navigate through the sub-menu functions. ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 3-1 If the function selected has a sub-menu, tap and again to activate it . Highlight the desired sub- To adjust other functions, repeat steps 1-3. 3.1.2 OSD...
... the OSD menu disappears. Splendid This function contains six subfunctions you to maintain your setting or return to navigate through the sub-menu functions. ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 3-1 If the function selected has a sub-menu, tap and again to activate it . Highlight the desired sub- To adjust other functions, repeat steps 1-3. 3.1.2 OSD...
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... to activate this menu. • Brightness: 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...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 pixels scanned by adjusting (Phase...
... to activate this menu. • Brightness: 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...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 pixels scanned by adjusting (Phase...
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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. 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. 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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...select the Color Temperature via OSD. 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 automatically adjust the image (for VGA mode only). •... Adjust the H-Position or V-Position settings via OSD. ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 3-5 Screen image has color defects (white does • Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of both your...
...select the Color Temperature via OSD. 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 automatically adjust the image (for VGA mode only). •... Adjust the H-Position or V-Position settings via OSD. ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 3-5 Screen image has color defects (white does • Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of both your...
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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...
