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ASUS VW246/VK246 LCD Monitor

3.3 

Troubleshooting (FAQ)

Problem

Possible Solution

Power  LED is not ON

•  Press the   button to check if the monitor is in  

   the ON mode. 

•  Check if the power cord is properly connected to  

   the monitor and the power outlet. 

The power LED lights amber and 

there is no screen image 

•  Check if the monitor and the computer are in the  

   ON mode. 

•  Make sure the signal cable is properly connected  

   the monitor and the computer. 

•  Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of  

   the pins are bent. 

•  Connect 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

•  Press the 

 button for 2–3 seconds to  

   automatically adjust the image (VGA input only). 

•  Adjust the H-Position or V-Position settings via  

   OSD (VGA input only).

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 away electrical devices that may cause  

   electrical interference.

Screen image has color defects (white 

does not look white)

•  Inspect the signal cable and make sure that  

   none of the pins are bent.  

•  Perform All Reset via OSD. 

•  Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the  

   Color Temperature via OSD.

Screen image is blurry or fuzzy

•  Press the 

 button for 2–3 seconds to   

   automatically adjust the image (VGA input only). 

•  Adjust the Phase and Clock settings via OSD  

   (VGA input only).

No sound or sound is low (for models 

with speakers)

•  Ensure that the audio cable is properly    

   connected to the monitor and the computer 

•  Adjust the volume settings of both your  

   monitor and computer.  

•  Ensure that the computer sound card driver  

   is properly installed and activated.

Webcam is not working

•  Make sure that you have connected the USB cable  

   securely to both the LCD monitor and your  

   computer. 

•  Make sure that you use the Microsoft

®

 Windows

®

    

   Vista / XP Service Pack 2 (3) operating systems.

Summary of Contents for VK246

Page 1: ...VW246 VK246 LCD Monitor User s manual MENU 1 3 MEGA PIXELS MENU ...

Page 2: ...ERCHANTABILITY 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 I...

Page 3: ...4 2 1 Assembling the monitor base 4 2 2 Adjusting the monitor 4 2 3 Detaching the arm base for VESA wall mount 5 2 4 Connecting the cables 6 2 5 Turning on the monitor 6 2 6 Built in webcam support 7 2 7 LifeFrame 2 software 7 3 General Instruction 8 3 1 OSD On Screen Display menu 8 3 2 Specifications summary 11 3 3 Troubleshooting FAQ 13 3 4 Supported operating modes 14 ...

Page 4: ...h can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the 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 to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced rad...

Page 5: ...not block these slots Never place this product near or over a radiator or heat source unless proper 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...

Page 6: ...e 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 screen will recover slowly or you can turn off the Power Switch for h...

Page 7: ...e updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to http www asus com 2 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 ...

Page 8: ...viii ...

Page 9: ...nces image quality No need for installing additional driver while having a video conference or chatting with friends online With these features you can enjoy the convenience and delightful audio visual experience that VW246 VK246 brings you 1 2 Package contents Check your VW246 VK246 LCD monitor package for the following items LCD monitor Support CD VK246 only Quick start guide Power cord x1 VGA c...

Page 10: ...utton to decrease the value of the function selected or move left up to the previous function This is also a hotkey for Volume adjustment 3 MENU button Press this button to enter select the icon function highlighted while the OSD is activated 4 button Press this button to increase the value of the function selected or move right down to the next function This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjust...

Page 11: ...terface HDMI signal connection 6 DVI port For DVI D digital signal connection 7 VGA port For VGA analog signal connection The VESA wall mount kit 100 mm x 100 mm is purchased separately 6 button Press this button to turn the monitor on off 7 Power indicator The color definition of the power indicator is as the table at the right side Status Description Blue ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF VESA wall ...

Page 12: ...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 You can adjust the monitor s angle from 3 20 It is no...

Page 13: ... base 1 Have the front of the monitor face down on a table 2 Remove the rubbers in the four screw holes Figure 1 3 Use a screwdriver to remove the two arm screws and then slide out the arm base to detach it from the monitor Figure 2 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor Arm base Rubbers in the screw holes Figure 1 Arm screws Figure 2 ...

Page 14: ... the signal cable s to the monitor the other end to your computer or any other video device When the HDMI DVI and VGA cables are connected simultaneously you can switch the input source from the Input Select item of the OSD functions or by using the hotkey on the front panel To connect the audio cable connect the audio cable from the monitor s audio in port to the computer s audio out port To conn...

Page 15: ...nce or record video clips While chatting with friends via Internet based communication tools you can directly show your vivid image System requirements A personal computer with Pentium III 800 MHz or higher processor Microsoft Windows Vista XP Service Pack 2 3 operating systems Minimum 200 MB free hard disk space to run the program 128 MB of RAM or above A display card supporting 16 bit high color...

Page 16: ... any other function 3 1 2 OSD Function Introduction 1 Splendid This function contains five 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 Video Enhanceme...

Page 17: ...ast the adjusting range is from 0 to 100 ASCR turns on off the ASCR ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio function Sharpness the adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Saturation the adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Position adjusts the horizontal postition H Position and the vertical position V Position of the image The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Focus reduces Horizonal line noise and Vertical line noise of ...

Page 18: ...Position the vertical position V Position of the OSD from 0 to 100 Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 Enables or disables the DDC CI function Language there are ten languages for your selection including English German Italian French Dutch Spanish Russian Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese and Japanese Aspect Control adjusts the aspect ratio to Full or 4 3 Information shows the monitor inf...

Page 19: ...k Earphone Jack 3 5 mm Mini jack Colors Black Speaker Built in 2W x 2 Stereo RMS Power LED Blue On Amber Standby VESA wall mount 100 x 100mm Tilt 3 20 Kensington lock Yes Voltage rating AC 100 240V Power consumption Power On 49W Standby 2W Power Off 1W Dimension W x H x D 568 mm x 422 mm x 230 mm machine 645 mm x 477 mm x 186 mm package Weight Esti 5 5 kg Net 8 kg Gross Temperature Operating 0 C 4...

Page 20: ...ck 3 5 mm Mini jack Colors Black Speaker Built in 2W x 2 Stereo RMS Power LED Blue On Amber Standby VESA wall mount 100 x 100mm Tilt 3 20 Kensington lock Yes Voltage rating AC 100 240V Power consumption Power On 49W Standby 2W Power Off 1W Dimension W x H x D 568 mm x 410 mm x 230 mm machine 645 mm x 477 mm x 186 mm package Weight Esti 5 5 kg Net 8 kg Gross Temperature Operating 0 C 40 C Temperatu...

Page 21: ...n 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 away electrical devices that may cause electrical interference Screen image has color defects white does not look white Inspect the signal cable and make sure that none of the pins are bent Perform All Reset via OSD Adjust the R G B color settings or selec...

Page 22: ...8 10KHz 50 00MHz 800 x 600 75Hz 46 90KHz 49 50MHz WVGA 848 x 480 60Hz 31 02KHz 33 75MHz XGA 1024 x 768 60Hz 48 40KHz 65 00MHz 1024 x 768 70Hz 56 50KHz 75 00MHz 1024 x 768 75Hz 60 02KHz 78 75MHz XGA 1152 x 864 75Hz 67 50KHz 108 00MHz WXGA 1280 x 800 60Hz 49 62KHz 83 375MHz 1280 x 720 60Hz 44 69KHz 74 375MHz 1280 x 768 60Hz 47 78KHz 79 50MHz 1280 x 768 75Hz 60 29KHz 102 25MHz QVGA 1280 x 960 60Hz 60...

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