Asus Vw161s User Guide

VW161 Series
LCD Monitor
   
 User Guide
Q3696 V1
Mar  2008
 

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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 into any langua\
ge in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without \
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.
T h i s  e q u i p m e n t  h a s  b e e n  t e s t e d  a n d  f o u n d  t o  c o m p l y  w i t h  t h e  l i m i t s  f o r  a 
Class  B...

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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,...

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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...

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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
T h e  A S U S  w e b s i t e s  w o r l d w i d e  p r o v i d e  u p d a t e d  i n f o r m a t i o n  o n  A S U S 
hardware and software products. Refer to http://www.asus.com
2.. Optional . documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty 
card,  that  may  have  been  added  by  your  dealer....

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ASUS LCD Monitor VW161Series
1.1  Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the ASUS®VW161 Series LCD monitor!
The latest widescreen LCD monitor from  ASUS provides a crisper , broader, and 
brighter displa
y , plus a host of features that enhance your viewing experience.  
With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visua l 
experience that the VW161 Series brings you!
1.2  Package contents
Check your VW161 Series LCD package for the following items:
   LCD monitor
   User manual CD...

1.3 Assembling themonitor
To assemble the monitor :
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Open carton, take out base and stand.Remove cushion, take out monitor set
Assembly monitor with standAssembly monitor with base
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
 

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ASUS LCD Monitor VW161 Series
• 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 five video preset modes (Game 
  
Mode, Night 
V iew Mode, Scenery Mode, Standard Mode, Theater Mode) 
with SPLENDID™ 
V ideo Enhancement Technology.
• Exit the OSD menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD 
menu is active.
2.  Button(for VW161S):
Press this button to decrease the...

1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.4.2 Rear ofthe LCD monitor
Rear connectors
Rear connectors (fromlefttoright)
6. Power indicator
               The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table.
Status Description
  BlueON
  Amber Standby mode
  OFF OFF
1.
AC-IN port. This port connects the power connector from the bundled power 
cord.
2. Audio-in port. This port connects PC audio source by the bundled audio 
cable.
(Only for VW161S)
3. VGAport
. This 15-pin port is for PC VGA...