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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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... that this equipment. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the monitor to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio...
... that this equipment. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the monitor to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio...
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... If you detect any kind into the slots on the back or top of time. Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are provided for ventilation. If you encounter technical problems with the... can result in serious physical injury. • If the power supply is provided. • The monitor should not be operated only from damage due to open the monitor cabinet. Place the monitor on the label. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that came with your retailer. ...
... If you detect any kind into the slots on the back or top of time. Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are provided for ventilation. If you encounter technical problems with the... can result in serious physical injury. • If the power supply is provided. • The monitor should not be operated only from damage due to open the monitor cabinet. Place the monitor on the label. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that came with your retailer. ...
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...or you can turn off the Power Switch for hours. • When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your monitor off the Power Switch and turn it on again to make sure that you use. • When the same image is better to complete ... • Avoid using a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone. Turn off and unplug the power cord. Follow the correct lifting techniques when positioning the monitor. Do not lift the display by yourself! CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to disconnect the cables and power cord. Never...
...or you can turn off the Power Switch for hours. • When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your monitor off the Power Switch and turn it on again to make sure that you use. • When the same image is better to complete ... • Avoid using a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone. Turn off and unplug the power cord. Follow the correct lifting techniques when positioning the monitor. Do not lift the display by yourself! CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to disconnect the cables and power cord. Never...
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... to you for H SKU If any of features that enhance your retailer immediately. The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your viewing ...experience. Thank you ! 1.2 Package contents Check 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! ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 1-1 1.1 Welcome!
... to you for H SKU If any of features that enhance your retailer immediately. The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your viewing ...experience. Thank you ! 1.2 Package contents Check 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! ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 1-1 1.1 Welcome!
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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. Enacts the selected OSD menu item. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction MENU button: • Turns on the OSD menu. 1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 1 2 3 4 5 6 1.
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. Enacts the selected OSD menu item. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction MENU button: • Turns on the OSD menu. 1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 1 2 3 4 5 6 1.
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4. • Increases values or moves your selection right/up. • Brightness hotkey 5. button: • Selects an available input source. 6. 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 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. button: • Selects an available input source. 6. 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 Power button/power indicator • Turns the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table.
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.... 4. We recommend that you cover the table surface with the slots on the screw. 3. Place the circular arm on the back of the monitor face down on a table. 2. The arm/base installation is securely attached to the arm by aligning the pins on the arm with soft cloth...to prevent damage to turn the screw until the circular arm is securely attached to the monitor. Put the screw cover on the monitor. Have the front of the monitor by using a coin or the like to the monitor. ML Series Arm Base ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 2-1 2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base To assemble the...
.... 4. We recommend that you cover the table surface with the slots on the screw. 3. Place the circular arm on the back of the monitor face down on a table. 2. The arm/base installation is securely attached to the arm by aligning the pins on the arm with soft cloth...to prevent damage to turn the screw until the circular arm is securely attached to the monitor. Put the screw cover on the monitor. Have the front of the monitor by using a coin or the like to the monitor. ML Series Arm Base ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 2-1 2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base To assemble the...
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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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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. 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
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b. c. The power indicator lights up in the OSD menu. 2.4 Turning on the monitor Tap the power button . Connect the power adapter securely to show that the monitor is connected): connect the end with plug type to a power outlet. • To connect the VGA/HDMI-DVI cable: a. Tighten the two screws to secure ... are connected, you can choose the desired signal from the Input Select item in white to the monitor's DC input port. See page 1-2 for the location of the VGA/HDMI-DVI cable to the monitor's VGA/HDMI port. Plug one end of the power cord to the power adapter and the other...
b. c. The power indicator lights up in the OSD menu. 2.4 Turning on the monitor Tap the power button . Connect the power adapter securely to show that the monitor is connected): connect the end with plug type to a power outlet. • To connect the VGA/HDMI-DVI cable: a. Tighten the two screws to secure ... are connected, you can choose the desired signal from the Input Select item in white to the monitor's DC input port. See page 1-2 for the location of the VGA/HDMI-DVI cable to the monitor's VGA/HDMI port. Plug one end of the power cord to the power adapter and the other...
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... for your setting or return to reconfigure 1. Highlight the desired sub- Ta p , and to navigate through the functions. Tap , and to activate the OSD menu. 2. ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 3-1 Tap the MENU button to change the settings of the selected function. 4.
... for your setting or return to reconfigure 1. Highlight the desired sub- Ta p , and to navigate through the functions. Tap , and to activate the OSD menu. 2. ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 3-1 Tap the MENU button to change the settings of the selected function. 4.
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...to 100. 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 R (Red), G (Green), and B ...; activate this function. • Sharpness: 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. • Phase adjusts the phase of the image by one horizontal sweep. In the...
...to 100. 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 R (Red), G (Green), and B ...; activate this function. • Sharpness: 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. • Phase adjusts the phase of the image by one horizontal sweep. In the...
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ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 3-3 4. System Setup Allows you to adjust the system. • Splendid Demo Mode: splits the screen into two for Splendid modes comparison. • Volume: the adjusting ... to restore the default settings. Input Select In this function, you to 120 seconds. * Enables or disables the DDC/CI function. • Information: shows the monitor information. • Language: there are 1 languages for your selection, including English, German, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and korean. •...
ASUS M Series LCD Monitor 3-3 4. System Setup Allows you to adjust the system. • Splendid Demo Mode: splits the screen into two for Splendid modes comparison. • Volume: the adjusting ... to restore the default settings. Input Select In this function, you to 120 seconds. * Enables or disables the DDC/CI function. • Information: shows the monitor information. • Language: there are 1 languages for your selection, including English, German, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and korean. •...
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...properly installed and activated. 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 check if the computer is properly working. The... • Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the Color Temperature via OSD. 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. • Move electrical devices that the computer sound card driver is...
...properly installed and activated. 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 check if the computer is properly working. The... • Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the Color Temperature via OSD. 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. • Move electrical devices that the computer sound card driver is...
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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
....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