Asus PB238Q User manual

PB238Q Series

LCD Monitor

User Guide

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Table of contents

Notices......................................................................................................... iii

Safety information ...................................................................................... iv

Care & Cleaning........................................................................................... v

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Package contents......................................................................... 1-1

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

1.3.1 Front of the LCD monitor ................................................ 1-2

1.3.2 Rear of the LCD monitor ................................................. 1-4

1.3.3 QuickFit Function ............................................................ 1-5

2.1 Detaching the arm/stand

(for VESA wall mount) ................................................................. 2-1

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

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

3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu ................................................. 3-1

3.1.1 Howtorecongure.......................................................... 3-1

3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction.............................................. 3-2

3.2 Specications............................................................................... 3-7

3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ)................................................................ 3-8

3.4

Supported Timing List........................................................................3-9

iii

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.

AsanEnergyStar® Partner, our company has determined

thatthisproductmeetstheEnergyStar® guidelinesfor

energyefciency.

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, in case use at a PC then it should

use the monitor only with 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.

• The wall socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be

easily accessible.

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 LED. 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 LCD Monitor PB238Q Series

1.1 Welcome!

ThankyouforpurchasingtheASUS®PB238Q Series 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PB238QSeriesbringsyou!

1.2 Package contents

CheckyourPB238QSeriesLCDmonitorpackageforthefollowingitems:

LCD monitor

Power Cord

 VGACable

DVI Cable

DisplayPort Cable

USB Cable

Cable Tie

Audio Cable

 QuickStartGuide

 WarrantyCard

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

immediately.

1-2 Chapter1:ProductIntroduction

1.3 Monitor introduction

1.3.1 Front of the LCD monitor

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1. PowerButton/PowerIndicator:

• Press this button to turn the monitor on/off.

• The color definition of the power indicator is shown below.

Status Description

White ON

Amber Standby mode

OFF OFF

2. InputSelectButton:

• Press this button to select input source.

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

you connect HDMI/DisplayPort cable with the monitor.

3. Button:

• Press this button to decrease values or to move your selection

left/down.

• This is also a hot key for Volume adjustment.

1-3ASUS LCD Monitor PB238Q Series

4. MENUButton:

• Press this button to turn on the OSD menu, or to enact the

selected OSD menu item.

• Press this button to exit the hotkey OSD menu.

5. Button:

• Press this button to increase values or to move your selection

right/up.

• Brightnesshotkey

6. Button:

• Press this button to select a desired preset mode.

• PressthisbuttontoexittheOSDmenuortogobacktothe

previous menu when the OSD menu is active.

• Press this button for 2 ~ 4 seconds to automatically adjust the

imagetoitsoptimizedposition,clock,andphase(forVGAmode

only).

7. QuickFitbutton:

• PressthisbuttontoactivatetheQuickFitfunctiondesignedfor

alignment.

• TheQuickFitfunctioncontains7pagesofcommongridpatterns,

paper sizes, and photo sizes. (Please refer to 1.3.3 QuickFit

Function)

1-4 Chapter1:ProductIntroduction

1.3.2 Rear of the LCD monitor

4321 5 6 8 9 107

Rear connectors

1. AC-INport:Thisportconnectsthepowercord.

2. Powerswitch:Pressthisswitchtoturnon/offpower.

3. DisplayPort. This port is for connection with a DisplayPort compatible

device.

4. HDMIport:ThisportisforconnectionwithanHDMIcompatible

device.

5. DVIport:This24-pinportisforPC(PersonalComputer)DVI-Ddigital

signalconnection.

6. VGAport:This15-pinportisforPCVGAconnection.

7. AudioLine-inPort:

8. USBupstreamport:ThisportisforconnectionwithaUSBupstream

cable.

9. USBdownstreamports:TheseportsareforconnectionwithUSB

devices,suchasUSBkeyboard/mouse,USBashdrive,etc.

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