Asus Ve198n User Guide

							  
VE198/VE208 Series  
LED Monitor
User Guide
 
						

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Contents
Notices ........................................................................\
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Safety information  ........................................................................\
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Care & Cleaning  ........................................................................\
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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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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	 Specifications	summary	  ............................................................. 3-4
3.3  Troubleshooting (FAQ)  .............................................................. 3-12
3.4  Supported operating modes  ..................................................... 3-13
  
						

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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 i\
n 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 i\
nstallation. 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 modificat\
ions 
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.
  
						

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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 disposa\
l 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 t\
he 
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 produc\
t 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.
  
						

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ASUS	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.	
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	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	
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1.3 Monitor introduction
1.3.1  Front view
VE198T/
VE198S/
VE208T/
VE208S
VE198N/
VE198D/
VE208N/
VE208D
1
S Volume/Down MenuBrightness/Up A Power Key
S
Contrast/Down MenuBrightness/Up
APower Key
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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.
  
						

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•	 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
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Rear connectors (Please	refer	to	3.2	Specifications	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.
S c r e w  h o l e s  f o r 
VESA wall mount
Rear connectorsK e n s i n g t o n  l o c k 
slot
  
						

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