Asus Vw196n User Guide

VW196/VW 193/VW171  Series 
LCD Monitor
User Guide
Q5231 V1
July  2009
 

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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 VW196/VW193 /VW171Series
1.1	 Welcome! 		
Thank you for purchasing the ASUS®  VW196/VW193/VW171 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 VW196/VW193/VW171 Series brings you! 
1.2	 Package	 contents
Check your VW196/VW193/VW171 Series LCD package for the...

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1.3	 Assembling	 the 	 monitor 	 base
To assemble the monitor base:
1.  Connect  the  base  with  the  monitor. A  click  indicates  that  the  base  has  been 
connected successfully. 
.   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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ASUS LCD Monitor VW196/VW193/VW171 Series
1.4	 Monitor 	 introduction
1.4.1	 Front	 of 	 the 	 LCD 	 monitor
1.  button:
  •   Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase   
 by long pressing this button for   -4 seconds (for VGA mode only).
 •   Use this hotkey to switch from five video preset modes (Game     
 Mode, Night View Mode, Scenery Mode, Standard Mode, Theater Mode)   
 with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement Technology. 
•  Exit the OSD menu or go back to the...

1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.4.2	 Rear 	 of 	 the 	 LCD 	 monitor 	
Rear	 connectors
Rear	 connectors 	 (from 	 left 	 to 	 right)
5.  Power button          
  •   Press this button to turn the monitor on/off.
6.  Power indicator
	 •	 The 	 color 	 definition 	 of 	 the 	 power 	 indicator 	 is 	 as 	 the 	 below 	 table.
StatusDescription
  BlueON
  AmberStandby mode
  OFFOFF

1. AC-IN 	 port. This port connects the power connector from the bundled power 
cord.     
.  Audio-in 	 port....