Asus VE198 series User manual

VE198/VE208 Series

LED Monitor

User Guide

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 view ....................................................................... 1-2

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

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

2.2 Adjusting the monitor.................................................................. 2-1

2.3 Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount)........................ 2-2

2.4 Connecting the cables................................................................. 2-3

2.5 Turning on the monitor................................................................ 2-3

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).............................................................. 3-12

3.4 Supported operating modes ..................................................... 3-13

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.

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VE198/VE208SeriesLEDMonitor

1.1 Welcome!

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

The latest widescreen LED 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you!

1.2 Package contents

Checkyourpackageforthefollowingitems:

LEDmonitor

Monitor base and screw

Warrantycard

Quick start guide

1xPowercord

1xVGAcable

1xDVIcable

1xAudiocable

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 view

VE198T/

VE198S/

VE208T/

VE208S

VE198N/

VE198D/

VE208N/

VE208D

S Volume/Down Menu Brightness/Up A Power Key

SContrast/Down Menu Brightness/Up APower Key

2 543 1

1. , Button:

• Usethishotkeytoswitchfromfivevideopresetmodes(StandardMode,

Theater Mode, Game Mode, Night View Mode, Scenery Mode) with

SPLENDID™VideoEnhancementTechnology.( )

• ExittheOSDmenuorgobacktothepreviousmenuastheOSDmenu

isactive.( )

• Automaticallyadjusttheimagetoitsoptimizedposition,clock,andphase

(forVGAmodeonly.)( )

2. , Button:

• Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected or move

left/downtothepreviousfunction.

• ThisisalsoahotkeyforVolumeadjustment.( )

• ThisisalsoahotkeyforContrastadjustment.( )

3. MENUButton:

• Turns on the OSD menu.

1-3ASUSVE198/VE208SeriesLEDMonitor

• 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/uptothenextfunction.

• ThisisalsoahotkeyforBrightnessadjustment.

5. Powerbutton/powerindicator

• Pressthisbuttontoturnthemonitoron/off

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

Status Description

Blue ON

Amber Standbymode

OFF OFF

1.3.2 Back view

VE198 VE208

1342

134

Rear connectors (Pleasereferto3.2Specicationssummaryformodels)

1. Audio-in port.ThisportconnectsPCaudiosourcebythebundledaudiocable.

2. AC-IN port. This port connects the power connector from the bundled power

cord.

3. DVI port.This24-pinportisforPC(PersonalComputer)DVI-Ddigitalsignal

connection.

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

TheVESAwallmountkit(100mmx100mm)ispurchasedseparately.

Screw hol e s f o r

VESA wall mount

Rear connectors

Kensington lock

slot

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction

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