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Chapter 3: General Instructions

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Specifications summary 

Panel.Type

TFT LCD

Panel.size

24.5”W (16:9, 62.2 cm) wide screen

Max..Resolution

1920 x 1080

Pixel.pitch

0.2832 mm x 0.2802 mm

Brightness.(Typ.)

250 cd/m

2

Contrast.Ratio.(Typ.)

1000:1

Contrast.Ratio.(Max.)

100,000,000:1 (with ASCR on)

Viewing.angle(H/V).CR>10

170˚/160˚

Display.colors

16.7 M

Response.time

1 ms (Gray to gray)

Color.temperature.selection

4 color temperatures

Analog.input

D-sub

Digital.input

HDMI (v1.4) x 2

Earphone.jack

Yes

Audio.input

Yes

Speaker.(Built-in)

2 W x 2 Stereo, RMS

USB.3.0.port

No

Colors

Black

Power.LED

White (On)/Amber (Standby)

Tilt

+33˚~ -5˚

Swivel

+90˚~ -90˚

Height.adjustment

130 mm

Pivot

+90˚~ -90˚

VESA.wall.mount

100 x 100 mm

Kensington.lock

Yes

Voltage.rating

AC: 100~240V 

DC: 19V, 2.1A (AC adapter)

Power.consumption

Power On: < 40 W*, Standby: < 0.3 W,  

Power Off: < 0.3 W

Temperature.(Operating)

0˚C~40˚C

Temperature.(Non-operating)

-20˚C~+60˚C

Dimensions.(W.x.H.x.D)

562.5 x 486.6 x 221.4 mm (highest) 

562.5 x 356.6 x 221.4 mm (lowest) 

562.5 x 328.9 x 51.1 mm (without stand) 

664 x 415 x 221 mm (package)

Weight.(Esti.)

4.9 kg (Net); 2.7 kg (without stand); 7.0 kg 

(Gross)

Multi-languages

21 languages (English, French, German, 

Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, 

Czech, Croatian, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, 

Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, 

Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indonesia, Persian)

Summary of Contents for VG255 Series

Page 1: ...VG255 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 4 1 3 4 GameVisual Function 1 5 Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 Assembling the monitor arm base 2 1 2 2 Adjusting the monitor 2 2 2 3 Detaching the arm for VESA wall mount 2 3 2 4 Connecting the cables 2 4 2 5 Turning on the monitor 2 4 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 6 3 3 Troubl...

Page 4: ... user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into 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 ...

Page 5: ...oper ventilation is provided The monitor should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of power 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 Avo...

Page 6: ...eaner directly on the screen as it may drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock The following symptoms are normal with the monitor 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 pa...

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: ...e 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 adapter Power cord VGA cable optional Audio cable optional HDMI cable optional If any of the above items is damaged or missing contac...

Page 10: ...r enters standby mode or displays the NO SIGNAL message 2 button Exits the OSD menu item Displays the input selection bar when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the NO SIGNAL message Toggles the Key Lock function between on and off with a long press for 5 seconds 3 button GamePlus hotkey Move the button up down to select and press to confirm the function needed Displays the input selecti...

Page 11: ... definition of the power indicator is as the below table Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode No signal OFF OFF 1 3 2 Back view 7 1 DC IN port This port connects the power cord 2 HDMI port This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device 3 VGA port This 15 pin port is for PC VGA connection 4 Audio in port This port connects PC audio source by the bundled audio cable 5 Earphone ...

Page 12: ...ay Alignment displays alignment lines on 4 sides of the screen serving as an easy and handy tool for you to line up multiple monitors perfectly To active GamePlus 1 Press the GamePlus hotkey 2 Move the button up down to select among different functions 3 Press the button or move the button right to confirm the function you choose and move the button up down to navigate through the settings Move th...

Page 13: ...oice for Real Time Strategy RTS Role Playing Game RPG playing with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology FPS Mode This is the best choice for First Person Shooter game playing with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology sRGB Mode This is the best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs MOBA Mode This is the best choice for multiplayer online battle arena game playing with GameVisu...

Page 14: ...1 6 Chapter 1 Product introduction ...

Page 15: ... 1 Have the front of the monitor face down on a table 2 Attach the base into the arm making sure the tab on the arm fits into the groove on the base 3 Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor ...

Page 16: ...d adjusting angle is 33 to 5 for tilt 90 to 90 for swiveling 130 mm for height adjustment 90 for portrait view 130mm 90 90 0 5 33 It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle Pivoting the monitor 1 Lift the monitor to the highest position 2 Tilt the monitor to its maximum angle 3 Pivot the monitor to the angle you need 0 90 0 90 5 33 130mm It is normal that the ...

Page 17: ... the rubbers in the four screw holes Figure 1 3 Remove the base Figure 2 4 Use a screwdriver to remove the screw on the hinge Figure 3 then remove the hinge 2 1 2 1 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor The VESA wall mount kit 100 x 100 mm is purchased separately Use only the UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with minimum weight load 22 7kg Screw...

Page 18: ...GA HDMI port b Connect the other end of the VGA HDMI cable to your computer s VGA HDMI port c Tighten the two screws to secure the VGA 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 connect the end with plug type to the monitor s earphone jack when an HDMI signal is fed 2 5 Tu...

Page 19: ...sub menu move the button up down again to navigate through the sub menu functions Highlight the desired sub menu function and press the button or move the button right to activate it 3 Move the button up down to change the settings of the selected function 4 To exit and save the OSD menu press the button or move the left repeatedly until the OSD menu disappears To adjust other functions repeat ste...

Page 20: ... following to alleviate eye strains Users should take some time away from the display if working for long hours It is advised to take short breaks at least 5 mins after around 1 hour of continuous working at the computer Taking short and frequent breaks is more effective than a single longer break To minimize eye strain and dryness in your eyes users should rest the eye periodically by focusing on...

Page 21: ...mart View provides better display quality under big viewing angle 4 Image Set the image related setting from this menu Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control VividPixel ASCR Position Focus Auto Adjust More Image ASUS VG255 Racing Mode VGA 1920x1080 60Hz 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 full 4 ...

Page 22: ...Clock pixel frequency controls the number of pixels scanned by one horizontal sweep If the frequency is not correct the screen shows vertical stripes and the image is not proportional Auto Adjust Automatically adjusts the image to its optimized position clock and phase for VGA mode only 5 Sound Set the sound related setting from this menu Volume Mute Source Sound ASUS VG255 Racing Mode VGA 1920x10...

Page 23: ...Language There are 21 languages for your selection including English French German Italian Spanish Dutch Portuguese Russian Czech Croatian Polish Romanian Hungarian Turkish Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Japanese Korean Thai Indonesia Persian Keylock To disable all function keys Press over 5 seconds to cancel the key lock function Information Shows the monitor information Power Indicator T...

Page 24: ...rs Black Power LED White On Amber Standby Tilt 33 5 Swivel 90 90 Height adjustment 130 mm Pivot 90 90 VESA wall mount 100 x 100 mm Kensington lock Yes Voltage rating AC 100 240V DC 19V 2 1A AC adapter Power consumption Power On 40 W Standby 0 3 W Power Off 0 3 W Temperature Operating 0 C 40 C Temperature Non operating 20 C 60 C Dimensions W x H x D 562 5 x 486 6 x 221 4 mm highest 562 5 x 356 6 x ...

Page 25: ...l power adapter power cord Quick start guide warranty card Compliance and Standards UL cUL CB CE ErP FCC CCC CU RCM BSMI VCCI RoHS J MOSS WEEE Windows 7 8 1 10 WHQL CEL MEPS PSE UkrSEPRO KCC E Standby TUV Flicker Free TUV Low Blue Light PC Recycle ICES 3 Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 26: ...ct the computer with another available monitor to check if the computer is properly working Screen image is too light or dark Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings 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 mon...

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Page 28: ...rd definition video Preset Timing Name Pixel Format Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz Pixel Rate MHz OSD Display 1 480p 720 x 480 31 469 60 27 480p 60Hz 2 720p60 1280 x 720 45 60 74 25 720p 60Hz 3 576p 720 x 576 31 25 50 27 576p 50Hz 4 720p50 1280 x 720 37 5 50 74 25 720p 50Hz 5 1080p60 1920 x 1080 67 5 60 148 5 1080p 60Hz 6 1080p50 1920 x 1080 56 25 50 148 5 1080p 50Hz ...

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