Asus Pa246q User Guide

							  
PA246 Series  
LCD Monitor
User Guide
 
						

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Contents
Contents ........................................................................\
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Notices ........................................................................\
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Safety information  ........................................................................\
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Care & Cleaning ........................................................................\
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Chapter 1:     Product introduction
1.1  Welcome!   ........................................................................\
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1.2  Package contents ........................................................................\
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1.3  Monitor introduction ....................................................................1-2
1.3.1  Front view .......................................................................1-2
1.3.2  Back view ........................................................................\
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1.3.3  QuickFit Function ............................................................1-4
Chapter 2:     Setup
2.1  Detaching the arm/base  
 (for VESA wall mount) .................................................................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	 Specifications	summary	(PA246)  ...............................................3-7
3.3  Troubleshooting (FAQ) ................................................................3-8
3.4  Supported operating modes .......................................................3-9
  
						

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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.
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.
This	Class	B	digital	apparatus	meets	all	requirements	of	the	Canadian	Interference	
-	Causing	Equipment	Regulations.
Cet	appareil	numérique	de	la	classe	B	respecte	toutes	les	exigences	du	
Réglement	sur	le	matériel	brouiller	du	Canada.
  
						

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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.
  
						

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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.
  
						

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Where	to	find	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	
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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.	
W i t h	t h e s e	 f e a t u r e s ,	 y o u	c a n	e n j o y	 t h e	c o n v e n i e n c e	 a n d	d e l i g h t f u l	 v i s u a l	
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
			VGA	cable
			DVI	cable
			DisplayPort	cable
			USB	cable
   Support CD
   Cable tie
			Color	Calibration	Testing	Report
If	any	of	the	above	items	is	damaged	or	missing,	contact	your	retailer	
immediately.
  
						

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1.3 Monitor introduction
1.3.1  Front view
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1. 	QuickFit	button:
•	Activates	the	QuickFit	function	designed	for	alignment.
•	The	QuickFit 	function 	contains 	7 	pages 	of 	common 	grid 	patterns 	and 	paper	
and	photo	sizes.	(Please	refer	to	1.3.3	QuickFit	Function).
2. 	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	pressing	this	button	for	2-4	seconds	(for	VGA	mode	only).
3. 
•	Decreases	values	or	moves	your	selection	left/down.	
•	Contrast	hotkey
4.	 MENU	button:	
•	Turns	on	the	OSD	menu.	Enacts	the	selected	OSD	menu	item.	
•	Exits	the	hotkey	OSD	menu.
  
						

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5. 
•	Increases	values	or	moves	your	selection	right/up.	
•	Brightness	hotkey
6.		button:
•	Selects an available input source. 
Press 	button	(Input	Select	button)	to	display	HDMI/DisplayPort	
signals	after	you	connect	HDMI/DisplayPort	cable	with	the	monitor
.
7. 	Power	button/power	indicator
•	Turns	the	monitor	on/off.
•	The	color	definition	of	the	power	indicator	is	as	the	below	table.
StatusDescription
WhiteON
OrangeStandby	mode
OFFOFF
1.3.2  Back view
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Rear connectors
1. Power switch.	Press	the	switch	to	turn	on/off	power.
2. AC-IN port. This port connects the power cord.
3. DisplayPort.	This	port	is	for	connection	for	a	DisplayPort	compatible	device.
4. HDMI port.	This	port	is	for	connection	with	an	HDMI	compatible	device.
  
						

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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. Earphone jack.
8. USB upstream port.	This	 port	is	for	 connection	 with	a	USB	 upstream	 cable.	
The	cable	enables	the	USB	ports	and	card	reader	on	the	monitor.
9. Kensington lock slot.
10.	Card reader. See below for more information about the card reader 
specifications.
11. USB  downstream  ports.	These	 ports	are	for	connection	 with	USB	 devices,	
such	as	USB	keyboard/mouse,	USB	flash	drive,	etc.
Card reader specifications
Supported Media Types :
Memory	Stick	(MS),	High	Speed	Memory	Stick	(HSMS),	Memory	Stick	PRO	(MSPRO),Memory	Stick	Duo(w	Adapter),MS	Duo	Secure	Digital	(Mini-SD),	Secure	Digital	Card,Mini	Secure	Digital(w	Adaptor),TransFlash(SD,	including	SDHC),MultiMediaCard(MMC),	Reduced	Size	MultiMediaCard(RS-MMC),	NAND	Flash,	xD
Card Slots :
Lower	Slot	(built-in	Push	Ejection	Mechanism):	SD	/	MS	/	MMC/xD	–	direct	insertionMS	Duo	/	Mini-SD	/	TransFlash	Card	/	RS-MMC	–	with	adapter
1.3.3  QuickFit Function
The	QuickFit	 function	contains	 three	kinds	 of	patterns:	 (1)	Grid	 patterns	 (2)	Paper	
size	(3)	Photo	size.
1.	Grid	patterns
The	 grid	patterns	 facilitate	 designers	 and	users	 to	organize	 content	and	layout	 on	a	
page	and	achieve	a	consistent	look	and	feel.
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