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... 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 3-5 3.4 Supported operating modes 3-6 ii
... 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 3-5 3.4 Supported operating modes 3-6 ii
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... radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for connection of the FCC Rules. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is...
... radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for connection of the FCC Rules. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is...
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... in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for ventilation. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that came with the monitor, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • Slots and openings on the label. Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged.
... in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for ventilation. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that came with the monitor, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • Slots and openings on the label. Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged.
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... light. Turn your monitor off the Power Switch and 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. Never spray cleaner directly on the desktop pattern you MUST follow to complete a task. The screen will recover slowly or you lift or reposition your monitor, it is displayed for use...
... light. Turn your monitor off the Power Switch and 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. Never spray cleaner directly on the desktop pattern you MUST follow to complete a task. The screen will recover slowly or you lift or reposition your monitor, it is displayed for use...
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Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. vi ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. 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. Where to find more information Refer to http://www.asus.com 2.
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. vi ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. 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. Where to find more information Refer to http://www.asus.com 2.
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... enhance your viewing experience. ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 1-1 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...
... enhance your viewing experience. ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 1-1 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...
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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 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. MENU button: • Turns on the OSD menu.
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 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. MENU button: • Turns on the OSD menu.
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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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VGA port. Earphone jack. This port is only available when an HDMI cable is for PC VGA connection. 3. This 15-pin port is connected. 5. HDMI port. This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 4. DVI port. Kensington lock slot. 6. This port is for PC DVI connection. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction M Series (20'' only of D SKU) M Series (20'' only of N SKU) 6 Rear connectors 1. DC-IN port. This port connects the power cord. 2.
VGA port. Earphone jack. This port is only available when an HDMI cable is for PC VGA connection. 3. This 15-pin port is connected. 5. HDMI port. This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 4. DVI port. Kensington lock slot. 6. This port is for PC DVI connection. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction M Series (20'' only of D SKU) M Series (20'' only of N SKU) 6 Rear connectors 1. DC-IN port. This port connects the power cord. 2.
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... damage to the monitor. Attach the circular base to the arm by aligning the pins on a table. 2. Have the front of the monitor by using a coin or the like to turn the screw until the circular arm is securely attached to the arm. 4. 2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base To assemble the monitor arm/base: 1. ML Series Arm Base ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 2-1 We recommend that you cover the table...
... damage to the monitor. Attach the circular base to the arm by aligning the pins on a table. 2. Have the front of the monitor by using a coin or the like to turn the screw until the circular arm is securely attached to the arm. 4. 2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base To assemble the monitor arm/base: 1. ML Series Arm Base ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 2-1 We recommend that you cover the table...
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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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... VGA/DVI connector. • To use the earphone (only when an HDMI cable, not the supplied HDMIDVI cable, is connected): connect the end with plug type to show that the monitor is ON. 2-4 Chapter 2: Setup The power indicator lights up in the OSD menu. 2.4 Turning on the monitor Tap the power button . b. Connect one end of the VGA/HDMI-DVI cable to the monitor's DC input port. b. c. Connect the other end to your computer's VGA/DVI port. Plug one end of the power cord to the power adapter...
... VGA/DVI connector. • To use the earphone (only when an HDMI cable, not the supplied HDMIDVI cable, is connected): connect the end with plug type to show that the monitor is ON. 2-4 Chapter 2: Setup The power indicator lights up in the OSD menu. 2.4 Turning on the monitor Tap the power button . b. Connect one end of the VGA/HDMI-DVI cable to the monitor's DC input port. b. c. Connect the other end to your computer's VGA/DVI port. Plug one end of the power cord to the power adapter...
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...™ Video Enhancement. • sRGB Mode: best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs. Splendid This function contains six subfunctions you to navigate through the sub-menu functions. Tap the MENU button to activate it . Ta p , and to maintain your preference. To adjust other functions, repeat steps 1-3. 3.1.2 OSD function introduction 1. ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 3-1 menu function and tap the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. 2. In...
...™ Video Enhancement. • sRGB Mode: best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs. Splendid This function contains six subfunctions you to navigate through the sub-menu functions. Tap the MENU button to activate it . Ta p , and to maintain your preference. To adjust other functions, repeat steps 1-3. 3.1.2 OSD function introduction 1. ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 3-1 menu function and tap the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. 2. In...
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... of the image. With a wrong phase adjustment, the screen shows horizontal disturbances. • Clock (pixel frequency) controls the number of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are userconfigurable; activate this menu. • Brightness: the 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 pixel clock signal. In the User mode, colors of pixels scanned by...
... of the image. With a wrong phase adjustment, the screen shows horizontal disturbances. • Clock (pixel frequency) controls the number of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are userconfigurable; activate this menu. • Brightness: the 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 pixel clock signal. In the User mode, colors of pixels scanned by...
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ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 3-3 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 (V-Position) of the OSD from 0 to 100. * Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds. * Enables or disables the DDC/CI function. • Information: shows the...
ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 3-3 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 (V-Position) of the OSD from 0 to 100. * Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds. * Enables or disables the DDC/CI function. • Information: shows the...
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...) Accessories Regulation approvals VGA cabel, HDMI-DVI cable ,Power cord,Power adapter, Quick start guide,Warranty card (MS236/MS238/MS246/MS248/ML238/ML239) VGA cabel,DVI cabel ,Power cord,Power adapter, Quick start guide,Warranty card (MS202N/MS208N) Energy Star®, CB, CE, Gost-R, CCC, UL/cUL, FCC, C-Tick, BSMI, VCCI,RoHS, WEEE, J-MOSS, PSB, PSE, Windows Vista, Windows 7 WHQL Back light system 2CCFL (MS202/MS236/MS246) LED (MS208/MS238/MS248/ML238/ML239) 3-4 3.2 Specifications summary (M Series) Panel Type Panel size Max.
...) Accessories Regulation approvals VGA cabel, HDMI-DVI cable ,Power cord,Power adapter, Quick start guide,Warranty card (MS236/MS238/MS246/MS248/ML238/ML239) VGA cabel,DVI cabel ,Power cord,Power adapter, Quick start guide,Warranty card (MS202N/MS208N) Energy Star®, CB, CE, Gost-R, CCC, UL/cUL, FCC, C-Tick, BSMI, VCCI,RoHS, WEEE, J-MOSS, PSB, PSE, Windows Vista, Windows 7 WHQL Back light system 2CCFL (MS202/MS236/MS246) LED (MS208/MS238/MS248/ML238/ML239) 3-4 3.2 Specifications summary (M Series) Panel Type Panel size Max.
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.... ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 3-5 No sound or sound is low • Ensure that the HDMI cable is properly connected to the monitor and the computer. • Adjust the volume settings of the pins are bent. • Connect the computer with another available monitor to check if the computer is properly working. The power LED lights amber and there is properly installed and activated. Screen image has color defects (white does • Inspect the signal cable and make sure...
.... ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 3-5 No sound or sound is low • Ensure that the HDMI cable is properly connected to the monitor and the computer. • Adjust the volume settings of the pins are bent. • Connect the computer with another available monitor to check if the computer is properly working. The power LED lights amber and there is properly installed and activated. Screen image has color defects (white does • Inspect the signal cable and make sure...
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For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the table may not be supported. 3.4 Supported operating modes Resolution Frequency 720 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600...Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 31.47 31.47 35.00 37.87 37.50 35.16 37.88 48.08 46.86 49.72 48.36 56.476 60.02 67.50 60.00 63.98 79.98 47.712 55.94 75.00 65.29 67.50 55.90 Vertical Frequency... 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...
For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the table may not be supported. 3.4 Supported operating modes Resolution Frequency 720 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600...Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 31.47 31.47 35.00 37.87 37.50 35.16 37.88 48.08 46.86 49.72 48.36 56.476 60.02 67.50 60.00 63.98 79.98 47.712 55.94 75.00 65.29 67.50 55.90 Vertical Frequency... 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...