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Table of 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.

Assembling.the.monitor.base...................................................... 1-2

1.4.

Monitor.introduction..................................................................... 1-3

1.4.1 

Front of the LCD monitor ................................................ 1-3

1.4.2 

Rear of the LCD monitor  ................................................ 1-

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Chapter.2:.

Setup

2.1.

Adjusting.the.monitor...................................................................

2-1

2.2.

Detaching.the.arm/stand.(for.VESA.wall.mount).......................

2-2

Chapter.3:.

General.Instruction..

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-

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3.4.

Supported.operating.modes........................................................ 3-

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Summary of Contents for VW221 Series

Page 1: ...LCD Monitor User Guide Jul 2008 E3702 V2 VW224 VW221 Series ...

Page 2: ...AS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPE...

Page 3: ...t interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which 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 receiv...

Page 4: ...he 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 Avoid dust humidity and temperatu...

Page 5: ...he 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 screen w...

Page 6: ... 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 such as warranty card that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package ...

Page 7: ...delightful visual 1 2 Package contents LCD monitor CD Quick Start Guide 1 x Power cord 1 x VGA cable 1 x Audio cable Only for some models If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer immediately Monitor base VW224 VW221 Series LCD monitor experience that the VW224 VW221 Series brings you Check your VW224 VW221 Series LCD package for the following items ASUS LCD Monitor VW2...

Page 8: ...e monitor base 1 Connect the base with the monitor A click indicates that the base has been connected successfully 2 Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor 2 1 ...

Page 9: ...o decrease the value of the function selected or move to the next fuction This is also a hotkey for Volume adjustment 3 MENU Button Press this button to enter select the icon function highlighted while the OSD menu is activated 4 Button Press this button to increase the value of the function selected or move to the previous fuction This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment 4 5 7 1 2 3 1 4 1 ...

Page 10: ...me adjustment 3 MENU Button Press this button to enter select the icon function highlighted while the OSD menu is activated 4 Button Press this button to increase the value of the function selected or move to the previous fuction This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment 6 Power button Press this button to turn the monitor on off 5 7 Power indicator The color definition of the power indicato...

Page 11: ...ideo preset modes Game Mode Night View Mode Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode with SPLENDID Video Enhancement Technology Exit the OSD menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD menu is active Button Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected or move to the next fuction This is also a hotkey for Contrast Ratio adjustment 3 MENU Button Press this button to enter sele...

Page 12: ...o cable Only for some models 1 AC IN port This port connects the power connector from the bundled power cord 3 DVI port This 4 pin port is for PC Personal Computer DVI D digital signal connection Only for some models 4 VGA port This 15 pin port is for PC VGA connection 2 1 4 3 1 6 Chapter 1 Product introduction ...

Page 13: ... the arm from the monitor We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor Hold the stand of the monitor when you remove the screws The VESA wall mount kit 100 mm x 100 mm is purchased separately 3 screws 2 The detachable stand of the VW224 VW221 Series LCD monitor is specially designed for ASUS LCD Monitor VW224 VW221 Series For use only with UL Liste...

Page 14: ... 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 5º to 20º 5º 20º 2 2 Chapter 2 Setup ...

Page 15: ...ction Introduction 1 Spendid 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 Enhancement Theater Mode best choice for mo...

Page 16: ... range is from 0 to 100 Focus reduces Horizonal line noise and Vertical line noise of the image by adjusting Phase and Clock separately The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Phase adjusts the phase of the pixel clock signal With a wrong phase adjustment the screen shows horizontal disturbances Clock pixel frequency controls the number of pixels scanned by one horizontal sweep If the frequency is no...

Page 17: ...anish Italian Dutch Russian Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese and Japanese Aspect Controls adjusts the aspect ratio to Full or 4 3 Information shows the monitor information Reset Yes allows you to revert to the preset mode 4 Input Select Only for some models Color Temp contains five color modes including Cool Normal Warm sRGB and User mode Skin Tone contains three color modes including Reddis...

Page 18: ...on WxHxD 590x454x162 590x454x162 Net Weight Esti 5 1kg 4 9kg Gross Weight Esti 7 1kg 6 9kg Voltage Rating AC 100 240V Built in AC 100 240V Built in 20 5 20 5 513x412x210 513x412x210 Model VW224S VW224D Panel Size 22 Wide 22 Wide Max Resolution WSXGA 1680 x 1050 WSXGA 1680 x 1050 Brightness Typ 300cd 300cd Contrast Ratio Typ 1000 1 1000 1 Viewing Angle H V CR 10 160 V 170 H 160 V 170 H Display Colo...

Page 19: ...170 H 160 V 170 H Display Colors 16 7 M 16 7 M Response Time 5ms On Off 5ms On Off D Sub input Yes Yes Satellite Speaker 1W x 2 stereo Tilt VESA Wall Mounting Yes 100mm x 100mm Yes 100mm x 100mm Phys Dimension WxHxD Box Dimension WxHxD 590x454x162 590x454x162 Net Weight Esti 4 9kg 4 8kg Gross Weight Esti 7 2kg 7 1kg Voltage Rating AC 100 240V Built in AC 100 240V Built in 20 5 20 5 506x400x210 506...

Page 20: ...ly adjust the image 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 cable and make sure that none of the pins ar...

Page 21: ... 146 25 DOS 640x350 31 469 70Hz 25 175 DOS 720x400 31 469 70Hz 28 322 VGA 640x480 35 67Hz 30 24 SVGA 832x624 49 725 75Hz 57 2832 Mode Resolution H KHz V Hz Pixel MHz 1280x720 44 772 60Hz 74 5 1280x720 56 456 75Hz 95 75 1280x768 47 776 60Hz 79 5 1280x768 60 289 75Hz 102 25 1280x800 49 702 60Hz 83 5 1280x800 62 795 75Hz 106 5 1080P 1920x1080 66 587 60Hz 138 5 WUXGA 1920x1200 74 038 60Hz 154 H KHz V ...

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