Asus M Series User manual

M Series

LCD Monitor

User Guide

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 Monitor introduction .................................................................... 1-2

1.3.1 Front view ....................................................................... 1-2

1.3.2 Back view........................................................................ 1-3

Chapter 2: Setup

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

2.2 Adjusting the monitor.................................................................. 2-2

2.3 Connecting the cables................................................................. 2-3

2.4 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 Specicationssummary( )............................................. 3-4

3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ)................................................................ 3-5

3.4 Supported operating modes ....................................................... 3-6

MSeries

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

• Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and

• Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceivedincludinginterferencethat

maycauseundesiredoperation.

Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsfora

ClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsare

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcanradiateradio

frequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewithmanufacturer’s

instructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,

there is no guarantee that 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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 to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications

tothisunitnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliance

couldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatethisequipment.

AsanEnergyStar® Partner,ourcompanyhasdeterminedthatthisproductmeets

theEnergyStar® guidelinesforenergyefficiency.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

ThisdigitalapparatusdoesnotexceedtheClassBlimitsforradionoiseemissions

from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the

Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Safety information

• Beforesettingupthemonitor,carefullyreadallthedocumentationthatcame

with the package.

• Topreventfireorshockhazard,neverexposethemonitortorainormoisture.

• Nevertrytoopenthemonitorcabinet.Thedangeroushighvoltagesinsidethe

monitormayresultinseriousphysicalinjury.

• Ifthepowersupplyisbroken,donottrytofixitbyyourself.Contactaqualified

servicetechnicianoryourretailer.

• Beforeusingtheproduct,makesureallcablesarecorrectlyconnectedandthe

powercablesarenotdamaged.Ifyoudetectanydamage,contactyourdealer

immediately.

• Slotsandopeningsonthebackortopofthecabinetareprovidedfor

ventilation.Do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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duringalightningstormorifitwillnotbeusedforalongperiod

of time. This will protect the monitor from damage due to power surges.

• Neverpushobjectsorspillliquidofanykindintotheslotsonthemonitor

cabinet.

• Toensuresatisfactoryoperation,usethemonitoronlywithULlisted

computers which have appropriate configured receptacles marked between

100-240VAC.

• Ifyouencountertechnicalproblemswiththemonitor,contactaqualified

servicetechnicianoryourretailer.

Thissymbolofthecrossedoutwheeledbinindicatesthattheproduct(electrical,

electronicequipment,andmercury-containingbuttoncellbattery)shouldnot

be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of

electronic products.

Care & Cleaning

• Beforeyouliftorrepositionyourmonitor,itisbettertodisconnectthecables

and power cord. Follow the correct lifting techniques when positioning the

monitor.Whenliftingorcarryingthemonitor,grasptheedgesofthemonitor.

Donotliftthedisplaybythestandorthecord.

• Cleaning.Turnyourmonitoroffandunplugthepowercord.Cleanthemonitor

surfacewithalint-free,non-abrasivecloth.Stubbornstainsmayberemoved

with a cloth dampened with mild cleaner.

• Avoidusingacleanercontainingalcoholoracetone.Useacleanerintendedfor

usewiththemonitor.Neverspraycleaner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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hours.

• Whenthescreenbecomesblackorflashes,orcannotworkanymore,contact

yourdealerorservicecentertofixit.Donotrepairthescreenbyyourself!

Conventions used in this guide

WARNING:Informationtopreventinjurytoyourselfwhentryingto

complete a task.

CAUTION:Informationtopreventdamagetothecomponentswhen

tryingtocompleteatask.

IMPORTANT:InformationthatyouMUSTfollowtocompleteatask.

NOTE:Tipsandadditionalinformationtoaidincompletingatask.

Wheretondmoreinformation

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and

software 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.

1-1ASUSMSeriesLCDMonitor

1.1 Welcome!

ThankyouforpurchasingtheASUS®LCDmonitor!

The latest widescreen LCD monitor fromASUS provides a crisper, broader, and

brighterdisplay,plusahostoffeatures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

Quick start guide

Warrantycard

Power cord + power adapter

VGAcable

HDMI-DVIcable

Ifanyoftheaboveitemsisdamagedormissing,contactyourretailer

immediately.

DVIcable

(MS202N/MS208N)

only for H SKU

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.3 Monitor introduction

1.3.1 Front view

1 2 643 5

1. button:

• Selects a desired preset mode.

• 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touchingthisbuttonfor2-4seconds(forVGAmodeonly).

• Decreasesvaluesormovesyourselectionleft/down.

• Contrasthotkey

3. MENUbutton:

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

1-3ASUSMSeriesLCDMonitor

• Increasesvaluesormovesyourselectionright/up.

• Brightnesshotkey

5. button:

• Selects an available input source.

6. Powerbutton/powerindicator

• Turnsthemonitoron/off.

• The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table.

Status Description

White ON

White(fitful) Standbymode

OFF OFF

1.3.2 Back view

ML Series(ML238/ML239) only for H SKU

MS Series(MS236/MS238/MS246/MS248) only for H SKU

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction

Rear connectors

1. DC-IN port. This port connects the power cord.

2. VGA port.This15-pinportisforPCVGAconnection.

3. HDMIport. This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device.

4. Earphone jack.This port is only available when an HDMI cable is

connected.

5. Kensington lock slot.

M Series (20'' only of D SKU)

M Series (20'' only of N SKU)



6. DVI port. This port isforPCDVIconnection.

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