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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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Monitor introduction

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Front view

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 button:

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Selects a desired preset mode. 

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Exits the OSD menu or goes back to the previous menu when the OSD 

menu is active. 

2. 

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Decreases values or moves your selection left/down. 

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GamePlus hotkey. Press   to select and MENU to confirm the function 

needed.

3.  MENU button: 

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Turns on the OSD menu. Enacts the selected OSD menu item. 

4. 

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Increases values or moves your selection right/up. 

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Brightness hotkey

5. 

 button:

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Selects an available input source. 

Press 

 (Input Select button) to display DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort signals after 

you connect DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort cable with the monitor.

Summary of Contents for VG248 series

Page 1: ...VG248 series LCD Monitor User Guide ...

Page 2: ...ANTABILITY 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 TH...

Page 3: ... 1 4 Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 Assembling the monitor arm base 2 1 2 2 Adjusting the monitor 2 1 2 3 Detaching the arm for VESA wall mount 2 2 2 4 Connecting the cables 2 2 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 3 4 3 3 Troubleshooting FAQ 3 6 3 4 Supporte...

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: ...de 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 the ...

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Page 9: ...res that enhance your 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 DVI Dual Link cable Audio cable If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer immediately...

Page 10: ...values or moves your selection left down GamePlus hotkey Press to select and MENU to confirm the function needed 3 MENU button Turns on the OSD menu Enacts the selected OSD menu item 4 Increases values or moves your selection right up Brightness hotkey 5 button Selects an available input source Press Input Select button to display DVI HDMI DisplayPort signals after you connect DVI HDMI DisplayPort...

Page 11: ...playport This port is for connection for a DisplayPort compatible device 3 DVI Dual Link port This 24 pin port is for PC Personal Computer DVI digital signal connection 4 HDMI port This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device Only DisplayPort and DVI ports support 3D feature given NVIDIA 3D Vision Kit is available 5 Audio in port This port connects PC audio source by the bundled audi...

Page 12: ...games In addition Aimpoint function is specially designed for new gamers or beginners interested in First Person Shooter FPS games To active GamePlus 1 Press the GamePlus hotkey 2 Press to select between Aimpoint and Timer function 3 Press MENU to confirm the function you choose and to go back off and exit GamePlus Main Menu GamePlus Aimpoint GamePlus Timer GamePlus Timer Position ...

Page 13: ...t We recommend that you cover the table 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 15 to 5 for tilt...

Page 14: ... arm 1 Have the front of the monitor face down on a table 2 Loosen the four screws on the back of the monitor and remove the arm base We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor 2 4 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions HDMI DVI AC IN Displayport Earphone jack Audio in ...

Page 15: ...ighten the two screws to secure the DVI connector To connect the audio cable connect one end of the audio cable to the monitor s Audio in port the other end to the computer s audio out port To use the earphone only when an HDMI DisplayPort cable is connected connect the end with plug type to the monitor s earphone jack When these cables are connected you can choose the desired signal from the Inpu...

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

Page 17: ...other functions repeat steps 1 3 3 1 2 OSD function introduction 1 Splendid 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 Vid...

Page 18: ...h Smart View provides better display quality under big viewing angle In the User mode colors of R Red G Green and B Blue are user configurable the adjusting range is from 0 100 3 Image You can adjust Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control and ASCR from this menu Sharpness the adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Trace Free adjusts the response time of the monitor Aspect Control adjusts the aspect ratio t...

Page 19: ...on 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 21 languages for your selection including English French German Italian Spanish Dutch Portuguese Russian Czech Croatia Polish Romanian Hungarian Turkey Simplified Chinese...

Page 20: ...io in port 3 5 mm Mini jack Earphone jack Yes Colors Black Speaker Built in 2 W x 2 Stereo RMS Power LED Blue On Amber Standby Tilt 15 5 VESA wall mount 100 x 100 mm Kensington lock Yes Voltage rating AC 100 240V Power consumption Power On 45 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 569 4 mm x 499 9 mm x 231 0 mm machin...

Page 21: ...QE LCD Monitor Regulation approvals Energy Star CB CE Gost R CCC UL cUL FCC C Tick BSMI VCCI RoHS WEEE Hygenic J MOSS ErP PSE UKrSEPRO Windows 7 WHQL Windows 8 WHQL Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 22: ...ttings via OSD Screen image is not centered or sized properly 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 Screen image has color defects white does not look white Inspect the signal ca...

Page 23: ...Hz 832x624 75Hz 49 725KHz 848x480 60Hz 31 02KHz 1024x768 60Hz 48 363KHz 1024x768 70Hz 56 476KHz 1024x768 75Hz 60 023KHz 1024x768 85Hz 68 677KHz 1152x864 75Hz 67 5KHz 1280x720 60Hz 44 444KHz 1280x720 60Hz 44 772KHz 1280x720 75Hz 56 456KHz 1280x768 60Hz 47 396KHz 1280x800 60Hz 49 306KHz 1280x800 60Hz 49 702KHz 1280x800 75Hz 62 795KHz 1280x960 60Hz 60KHz 1280x1024 60Hz 63 981KHz 1280x1024 75Hz 79 976...

Page 24: ...4 60Hz 31 469KHz 31 5KHz 720x576P HDMI 50Hz 31 25KHz 1280x720P HDMI 50Hz 37 5KHz 1280x720P HDMI 59 94 60Hz 44 955KHz 45KHz 1440x480P HDMI 59 94 60Hz 31 469KHz 31 5KHz 1440x576P HDMI 50Hz 31 25KHz 1920x1080i HDMI 50Hz 28 125KHz 1920x1080i HDMI 59 94 60Hz 33 716KHz 33 75KHz 1920x1080P HDMI 50Hz 56 25KHz 1920x1080P HDMI 59 94 60Hz 67 433KHz 67 5KHz Note you must select one of the timing for enabling ...

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