Asus Ve276q User Guide

							
  
VE276Q/VK276Q Series 
LCD Monitor
User Guide

VE276Q

VK276Q

E5829   V1 
April  2010
 
						

							
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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   Assembling the monitor base .....................................................1-2
1.4   Connect cables ........................................................................\
.....1-2
1.5   Monitor introduction ....................................................................1-3
1.5.1   Front of the LCD monitor ................................................1-3
1.5.2   Rear of the LCD monitor .................................................1-5
2.1     Detaching the arm/stand(for VESA wall mount) .......................2-1
2.2   Adjusting the monitor ..................................................................2-2
2.3     Install LifeFrame 2 software ........................................................2-2
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  ........................................................................\
.......3-6
3.3   Troubleshooting (FAQ) ................................................................3-7
3.4   Supported Timing List .................................................................3-8
 
						

							
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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 interferen\
ce 
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 har\
mful 
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.

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.
 
						

							
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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 	 LCD. 	 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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1.1  Welcome!
Thank	 you 	 for 	 purchasing 	 the 	 ASUS®	VE276Q/VK276Q 	 Series 	 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.
With	 these 	 features, 	 you 	 can 	 enjoy 	 the 	 convenience 	 and 	 delightful 	 visual 	 experience 	
that	 the 	 VE276Q/VK276Q 	 Series 	 brings 	 you!
1.2  Package contents
Check	 your 	 VE276Q/VK276Q 	 Series 	 LCD 	 package 	 for 	 the 	 following 	 items:

   LCD monitor

   Monitor base

			1 	 x 	 CD

   Quick start guide

			1 	 x 	 Power 	 cord

			1 	 x 	 VGA 	 cable

			1 	 x 	 WebCam 	 USB 	 cable 	 (Only 	 available 	 for 	 model 	 VK276Q)

			1 	 x 	 DVI 	 cable

			1 	 x 	 Audio 	 cable

If	 any 	 of 	 the 	 above 	 items 	 is 	 damaged 	 or 	 missing, 	 contact 	 your 	 retailer 	
immediately.
 
						

							
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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 	 need 	 based 	 on 	 chapter 	 1.5.2, 	 page1-5.
 
						

							
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1.5  Monitor introduction
1.5.1  Front of the LCD 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 	 hotkey 	 to 	 switch 	 from 	 six 	 video 	 preset 	 modes 	 (Scenery 	 Mode, 	•	
Standard	 Mode, 	 Theater 	 Mode, 	 Game 	 Mode, 	 Night 	 View 	 Mode, 	 and 	
sRGB	 Mode) 	 with 	 SPLENDID™ 	 Video 	 Enhancement 	 Technology.
Exit	 the 	 OSD 	 menu 	 or 	 go 	 back 	 to 	 the 	 previous 	 menu 	 as 	 the 	 OSD 	 menu 	•	
is active.
2. 
 Button:
Press this button to activate the Picture-in-picture function.•	
Both the DVI and HDMI input source should not be selected as both the •	
Main 	 and 	 PIP 	 source 	 simultaneously.
3. 
 Button:
Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected or move\
 •	
to	 the 	 next 	 fuction.
This	 is 	 also 	 a 	 hotkey 	 for 	 Volume 	 adjustment.•	
4.	 MENU	 Button:
Press this button to enter the OSD menu.•	
Press	 this 	 button 	 to 	 enter/select 	 the 	 icon 	 (function) 	 highlighted 	 while 	 the 	•	
OSD is activated. 
 
						

							
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5. 
 Button:
Press this button to increase the value of the function selected or move\
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right/up 	 to 	 the 	 next 	 function.
This	 is 	 also 	 a 	 hotkey 	 for 	 Brightness 	 adjustment.•	
6. 
 Input Select Button:
Use 	 this 	 hotkey 	 to 	 switch 	 from 	 VGA, 	 DVI, 	 HDMI 	 and 	 DisplayPort 	 input 	•	
signal.

Press 
	(Input 	 Select 	 button) 	 to 	 display 	 HDMI 	 signals 	
after
	
you
	
connect 	 HDMI 	 cable 	 with 	 the 	 monitor.

7. 
	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