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First Edition 
August 2012

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Summary of Contents for VE228DE

Page 1: ...VE228xE Series LCD Monitor User Guide ...

Page 2: ...NTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THI...

Page 3: ...1 Assembling the monitor arm base 2 1 2 2 Adjusting the monitor 2 1 2 3 Detaching the arm base for VESA wall mount 2 2 2 4 Connecting the cables 2 3 2 5 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 VE228SE 3 4 Specifications summary VE228DE 3 5 3 3 Troubleshoo...

Page 4: ...y 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 The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required...

Page 5: ...r 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 ...

Page 6: ...r 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 scree...

Page 7: ...lude 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 th...

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Page 9: ... viewing experience With these features you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the monitor brings to you 1 2 Package contents Check your package for the following items LCD monitor Monitor base Quick start guide Warranty card Power cord VGA cable DVI cable VE228NE VE228TE only Audio cable VE228SE VE228TE only If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your...

Page 10: ... 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 pressing this button for 2 4 seconds for VGA mode only 2 Decreases values or moves your selection left down Volume hotkey Contrast hotkey MENU button 3 Turns on the OSD menu Enacts the selected OSD menu item 4 Increases values or moves your ...

Page 11: ...lue ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF 1 3 2 Back view Rear connectors Audio in port 1 This port connects PC Personal Computer audio source by the bundled audio cable VE228SE VE228TE only AC IN port 2 This port connects the power cord DVI port 3 This 24 pin port is for PC DVI D digital signal connection VE228NE VE228TE only VGA port 4 This 15 pin port is for PC VGA connection ...

Page 12: ...1 4 Chapter 1 Product introduction ...

Page 13: ...e surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor 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 The recommended adjusting angle is 20 to 5 5 to 20 It is normal that the monitor slightly...

Page 14: ...arm base Have the front of the monitor face down on a table 1 Remove the rubbers in the four screw holes Figure 1 2 Use a screwdriver to remove the two screws on the arm Figure 2 then slide 3 out the arm base to detach it from the monitor Figure 2 Figure 1 2 1 Figure 2 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor ...

Page 15: ...t the other end to a power outlet To connect the VGA DVI cable Plug one end of the VGA DVI cable to the monitor s VGA DVI port a Connect the other end of the VGA DVI cable to your computer s VGA b DVI port Tighten the two screws to secure the VGA DVI connector When these cables are connected you can choose the desired signal from the Input Select item in the OSD menu 2 5 Turning on the monitor Pre...

Page 16: ...2 4 Chapter 2 Setup ...

Page 17: ...ust other functions repeat steps 1 3 3 1 2 OSD function introduction Splendid 1 This function contains six sub functions you can select for your preference Each mode has the Reset selection allowing you to maintain your setting or return to the preset mode Scenery Mode best choice for scenery photo display with SPLENDID Video Enhancement Standard Mode best choice for document editing with SPLENDID...

Page 18: ...ou can adjust Sharpness Aspect Control ASCR Position VGA only and Focus VGA only from this menu Sharpness the adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Aspect Control adjusts the aspect ratio to Full or 4 3 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 The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 F...

Page 19: ...etup 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 Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent Information shows the monitor information Language there are 10 languages for your selection including English German Italian French Dutch Spanish Russia...

Page 20: ...rs Black Speaker Built in 1 W x 2 Stereo RMS Power LED Blue On Amber Standby Tilt 20 5 VESA wall mount 100 x 100 mm Kensington lock Yes Voltage rating AC 100 240V Power consumption Power On 30 W Standby 0 5 W Power Off 0 5 W Temperature Operating 0 C 40 C Temperature Non operating 20 C 60 C Dimensions W x H x D 512 84 mm x 385 96 mm x 201 82 mm machine 576 mm x 468 mm x 148 mm package Weight Esti ...

Page 21: ...Colors Black Power LED Blue On Amber Standby Tilt 20 5 VESA wall mount 100 x 100 mm Kensington lock Yes Voltage rating AC 100 240V Power consumption Power On 30 W Standby 0 5 W Power Off 0 5 W Temperature Operating 0 C 40 C Temperature Non operating 20 C 60 C Dimensions W x H x D 512 84 mm x 385 96 mm x 201 82 mm machine 576 mm x 468 mm x 148 mm package Weight Esti 3 6 kg Net 5 0 kg Gross Multi la...

Page 22: ...SD Screen image is not centered or sized properly Press the button for 2 4 seconds to automatically adjust the image for VGA mode only Adjust the H Position or V Position settings via OSD Screen image bounces or a wave pattern is present in the image Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to the monitor and the computer Move electrical devices that may cause electrical interference Scree...

Page 23: ...4 49 7 75 57 28 1024x768 48 4 60 65 00 1024x768 56 5 70 75 00 1024x768 60 0 75 78 50 1152x864 67 5 75 108 00 1280x720 45 60 75 25 1280x768 47 78 60 79 50 1280x800 49 7 60 83 50 1280x960 60 0 60 108 00 1280x1024 63 4 60 108 00 1280x1024 79 97 75 135 00 1360x768 47 71 60 85 50 1366x768 47 71 60 85 50 1440x900 55 94 60 106 50 1600x1200 75 0 60 162 00 1680x1050 65 3 60 146 25 1920x1080 Primary 67 5 60...

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