Asus Ve258q User Guide

  
VE258H/VE258Q Series 
LED Monitor
User Guide
Feb  2011
 

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No part of this manual, including the products and software described in\
 it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated in\
to any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, w\
ithout the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.
  

1-1ASUS	LED	Monitor	VE258H/VE258Q	Series
1.1 Welcome!
Thank	you	for	purchasing	the	ASUS®	VE258H/VE258Q	Series	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	VE258H/VE258Q	Series	brings	you!
1.2 Package contents
Check	your	VE258H/VE258Q	Series	LED	monitor	package	for	the	following	items:...

1-2Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.3 Assembling the monitor base
To assemble the monitor base:
1.	 Attach	 the	base	 to	the	 arm	 and	fix	with	 the	screw	 to	join	 them	 tightly.	 You	can	
easily	tighten	the	screw	by	fingers.
2.	 Adjust	the	monitor	to	the	angle	that	is	most	comfortable	for	you.
We	recommend	that	you	cover	the	table	surface	with	soft	cloth	to	prevent	
damage to the monitor.
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Make sure to screw the base to the arm tightly.
1.4  Connect cables
To connect cables:
Connect	the	cables	you...

1-3ASUS	LED	Monitor	VE258H/VE258Q	Series
1.5 Monitor introduction
1.5.1  Front of the LED monitor
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1.  Button:
•	Automatically	adjust	the	image	to	its	optimized	position,	clock,	and	
phase	by	long	pressing	this	button	for	2-4	seconds	(for	VGA	mode	only).
•	Use	this	hot	key	to	switch	from	six	video	preset	modes	(Scenery	Mode,	
Standard	Mode,	Theater	Mode,	Game	Mode,	Night	View	Mode,	and	
sRGB	Mode)	with	SPLENDID™	Video	Intelligence	Technology.
•	Exit	the	OSD	menu	or	go	back	to	the	previous	menu	as...

1-4Chapter 1: Product Introduction
5.  Input Select Button:
•	Use	this	hot	key	to	switch	from	VGA,	DVI,	HDMI	and	DisplayPort	input	
signal	(only	available	for	model	VE258Q).
Press 	(Input	Select	button)	to	display	HDMI	signals	after	you	
connect HDMI cable with the monitor.
6. 	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.
StatusDescription
  BlueON
  AmberStandby	mode
  OFFOFF