Asus PB278Q User manual
PB278Q 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 Howtorecongure .................................................3-1
3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction.....................................3-2
3.2 Specications ....................................................................3-9
3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) ...................................................3-10
3.4 Supported Timing List.....................................................3-11
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
tothefollowingtwoconditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceivedincluding
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
ClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimits
aredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterference
inaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcan
radiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordance
with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewill
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrect
theinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• 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.
AsanEnergyStar® Partner, our company has determined
thatthisproductmeetstheEnergyStar® guidelinesfor
energyefciency.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
ThisdigitalapparatusdoesnotexceedtheClassBlimitsforradio
noiseemissionsfromdigitalapparatussetoutintheRadioInterference
RegulationsoftheCanadianDepartmentofCommunications.
ThisclassBdigitalapparatuscomplieswithCanadianICES-003.
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Safety information
• Beforesettingupthemonitor,carefullyreadallthedocumentationthat
camewiththepackage.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose the monitor to rain or
moisture.
• Nevertrytoopenthemonitorcabinet.Thedangeroushighvoltages
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.
• Beforeusingtheproduct,makesureallcablesarecorrectlyconnected
andthepowercablesarenotdamaged.Ifyoudetectanydamage,
contact your dealer immediately.
• Slotsandopeningsonthebackortopofthecabinetareprovidedfor
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.
• Usetheappropriatepowerplugwhichcomplieswithyourlocalpower
standard.
• Donotoverloadpowerstripsandextentioncords.Overloadingcan
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.
• Unplugtheunitduringalightningstormorifitwillnotbeusedfora
longperiodoftime.Thiswillprotectthemonitorfromdamagedueto
powersurges.
• 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
configuredreceptaclesmarkedbetween100-240VAC.
• 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.
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Care & Cleaning
• Before you lift or reposition your monitor, it is better to disconnect the
cablesandpowercord.Followthecorrectliftingtechniqueswhen
positioningthemonitor.Whenliftingorcarryingthemonitor,graspthe
edgesofthemonitor.Donotliftthedisplaybythestandorthecord.
• Cleaning.Turnyourmonitoroffandunplugthepowercord.Cleanthe
monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Stubborn stains
may be removed with a cloth dampened with mild cleaner.
• Avoidusingacleanercontainingalcoholoracetone.Useacleaner
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:
• Thescreenmayflickerduringtheinitialuseduetothenatureofthe
fluorescentlight.TurnoffthePowerSwitchandturnitonagainto
make sure that the flicker disappears.
• Youmayfindslightlyunevenbrightnessonthescreendependingon
the desktop pattern you use.
• Whenthesameimageisdisplayedforhours,anafterimageofthe
previousscreenmayremainafterswitchingtheimage.Thescreenwill
recover slowly or you can turn off the Power Switch for hours.
• Whenthescreenbecomesblackorflashes,orcannotworkanymore,
contact your dealer or service center to fix it. Do not repair the screen
by yourself!
Conventions used in this guide
WARNING:Informationtopreventinjurytoyourselfwhentrying
to complete a task.
CAUTION:Informationtopreventdamagetothecomponents
whentryingtocompleteatask.
IMPORTANT:InformationthatyouMUSTfollowtocompletea
task.
NOTE:Tipsandadditionalinformationtoaidincompletinga
task.
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Wheretondmoreinformation
Refertothefollowingsourcesforadditionalinformationandforproductand
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
Yourproductpackagemayincludeoptionaldocumentationthatmayhave
been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard
package.
1-1ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series
1.1 Welcome!
ThankyouforpurchasingtheASUS®PB278Q Series LCD monitor!
The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and
brighterdisplay,plusahostoffeaturesthatenhanceyourviewingexperience.
Withthesefeatures,youcanenjoytheconvenienceanddelightfulvisual
experiencethatthePB278QSeriesbringsyou!
1.2 Package contents
CheckyourPB278QSeriesLCDmonitorpackageforthefollowingitems:
LCD monitor
Power Cord
VGACable
DVI Cable (Dual link)
DisplayPort Cable
HDMI Cable
Audio Cable
QuickStartGuide
WarrantyCard
Ifanyoftheaboveitemsisdamagedormissing,contactyourretailer
immediately.
1-2 Chapter1:ProductIntroduction
1.3 Monitor introduction
1.3.1 Front of the LCD monitor
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1. PowerButton/PowerIndicator:
• Press this button to turn the monitor on/off.
• The color definition of the power indicator is shown below.
Status Description
Blue ON
Amber Standby mode
OFF OFF
2. InputSelectButton:
• Press this button to select input source.
3. Button:
• Press this button to increase values or to move your selection
right/up.
• Brightnesshotkey
4. MENUButton:
• Press this button to turn on the OSD menu, or to enact the
selected OSD menu item.
1-3ASUS LCD Monitor PB278Q Series
• Press this button to exit the hotkey OSD menu.
5. Button:
• Press this button to decrease values or to move your selection
left/down.
• Volume hotkey
6. QuickFitbutton:
• PressthisbuttontoactivatetheQuickFitfunctiondesignedfor
alignment.
• TheQuickFitfunctioncontains9pagesofcommongridpatterns,
paper sizes, and photo sizes. (Please refer to 1.3.3 QuickFit
Function)
7. Button:
• Press this button to select a desired preset mode.
• PressthisbuttontoexittheOSDmenuortogobacktothe
previous menu when the OSD menu is active.
• Press this button for 2 ~ 4 seconds to automatically adjust the
imagetoitsoptimizedposition,clock,andphase(forVGAmode
only).
1-4 Chapter1:ProductIntroduction
1.3.2 Rear of the LCD monitor
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Rear connectors
1. Kensingtonlockslot.
2. AC-INport:Thisportconnectsthepowercord.
3. DisplayPort. This port is for connection with a DisplayPort compatible
device.
4. VGAport:This15-pinportisforPCVGAconnection.
5. DVIport:This24-pinportisforPC(PersonalComputer)DVI-Ddigital
signalconnection.
6. HDMIport:ThisportisforconnectionwithanHDMIcompatible
device.
7. Audio Line-in Port
8. Earphone jack.
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