Asus PA248Q User manual

PA248 Series
LCD Monitor
User Guide

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Contents
Contents ....................................................................................................... ii
Notices......................................................................................................... iii
Safety information ...................................................................................... iv
Care & Cleaning........................................................................................... v
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! .................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Monitor introduction .................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1 Front view ....................................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 Back view........................................................................ 1-3
1.3.3 QuickFit Function ............................................................ 1-4
Chapter 2: Setup
2.1 Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount)........................ 2-1
2.2 Adjusting the monitor.................................................................. 2-2
2.3 Connecting the cables................................................................. 2-3
2.4 Turning on the monitor................................................................ 2-3
Chapter 3: General instructions
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu ................................................ 3-1
3.1.1 Howtorecongure.......................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 OSD function introduction ............................................... 3-1
3.2 Specicationssummary(PA248Q)............................................. 3-7
3.4 Supported operating modes ....................................................... 3-9

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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
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 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modications
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efciency.
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.
ThisClassBdigitalapparatusmeetsallrequirementsoftheCanadian
Interference-CausingEquipmentRegulations.
CetappareilnumériquedelaclasseBrespectetouteslesexigencesdu
RéglementsurlematérielbrouillerduCanada.

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Safety information
• Beforesettingupthe monitor,carefullyreadallthedocumentationthat came
withthepackage.
• Topreventre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xitbyyourself.Contactaqualied
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re
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 disposal 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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 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ickerduringtheinitialuseduetothenatureoftheuorescent
light. Turn off the Power Switch and turn it on again to make sure that the
icker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ashes,orcannotworkanymore,contact
yourdealerorservicecentertox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ndmoreinformation
Refertothefollowingsourcesforadditionalinformationandforproduct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®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monitorbringstoyou!
1.2 Package contents
Checkyourpackageforthefollowingitems:
LCDmonitor
Quickstartguide
Warrantycard
Power cord
VGAcable
DVIcable
DisplayPortcable
USB3.0cable
Support CD
Cable tie
ColorCalibrationTestingReport
Ifanyoftheaboveitemsisdamagedormissing,contactyourretailer
immediately.

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1.3 Monitor introduction
1.3.1 Front view
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1. QuickFitbutton:
• ActivatestheQuickFitfunctiondesignedforalignment.
• TheQuickFitfunctioncontains7pagesofcommongridpatternsandpaper
andphotosizes.(Pleasereferto1.3.3QuickFitFunction).
• Enacts the selected OSD menu item.
• Increases/Decreasesvaluesormovesyourselectionup/down/left/right.
2. MENUbutton:
• Turns on the OSD menu.
• ExitstheOSDmenuorgoesbacktothepreviousmenuwhentheOSD
menu is active.
• ExitstheQuickFitpatterns.
The OSD menu is not available when the QuickFit function is in use.
3. Shortcut
• Default:Brightnesshotkey

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• Tochangethehotkeyfunction,gototheShortcut>Shortcut1menu.
4. Shortcut
• Default:Contrasthotkey
• Tochangethehotkeyfunction,gototheShortcut>Shortcut2menu.
5. button:
• Selects a desired preset mode.
• Automaticallyadjuststheimagetoitsoptimizedposition,clock,andphase
bypressingthisbuttonfor2-4seconds(forVGAmodeonly).
6. button:
• Selects an available input source.
Press button(InputSelectbutton)todisplayHDMI/DisplayPort
signalsafteryouconnectHDMI/DisplayPortcablewiththemonitor.
7. Powerbutton/powerindicator
• Turnsthemonitoron/off.
• Thecolordenitionofthepowerindicatorisasthebelowtable.
Status Description
White On
Orange Standbymode
Off Off
1.3.2 Back view
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Rear connectors
1. Power switch.Presstheswitchtoturnon/offpower.

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2. AC-IN port. This port connects the power cord.
3. DisplayPort.ThisportisforconnectionforaDisplayPortcompatibledevice.
4. HDMI port. This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device.
5. DVI port.This24-pinportisforPC(PersonalComputer)DVI-Ddigitalsignal
connection.
6. VGA port.This15-pinportisforPCVGAconnection.
7. Earphone jack.
8. USB 3.0 upstream port.ThisportisforconnectionwithaUSBupstreamcable.
TheconnectionenablestheUSBportsonthemonitor.
9. Kensington lock slot.
10. USB 3.0 downstream ports.TheseportsareforconnectionwithUSBdevices,
suchasUSBkeyboard/mouse,USBashdrive,etc.
1.3.3 QuickFitFunction
TheQuickFitfunctioncontainsthreekindsofpatterns:(1)Gridpatterns(2)Paper
size(3)Photosize.Toactivatethepatterns,presstheQuickFitbutton.Pressthe
buttonagainuntiladesiredpatternisselected.Youcanmovethebuttonup/down/
left/righttochangethepattern’spositionifneeded.Notethatallthepatternscan
bemovedleft/rightaccrodingtoyourneed,butmayhavelimitedrangeformoving
up/down.
1. Gridpatterns
Thegridpatternsfacilitatedesignersanduserstoorganizecontentandlayoutona
pageandachieveaconsistentlookandfeel.
Centimeters Inches

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AlignmentGrid
2. Papersize
QuickFitprovidesnumerouscommonlyusedstandardpapersizesforuserstoview
theirdocumentsinrealsizeonthescreen.
A4 Letter
3. Photosize
ThevariousrealphotosizesdisplayedintheQuickFitfunctionprovides
photographersandotheruserstoaccuratelyviewandedittheirphotosinrealsize
on the screen.
Photo4x6,3x5,2x2 Photo8x10,5x7

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2.1 Detaching the arm/base
(for VESA wall mount)
The detachable arm/base of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall
mount.
Todetachthearm/base:
1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table.
2. Useascrewdrivertoremovethefourscrewsonthearm(Figure1),andthen
detachthearm/basefromthemonitor(Figure2).
Werecommendthatyoucoverthetablesurfacewithsoftclothtoprevent
damagetothemonitor.
(Figure1) (Figure2)

2-2 Chapter2:Setup
2.2 Adjusting the monitor
• Foroptimalviewing,werecommendthatyoulookatthefullfaceofthe
monitor,thenadjustthemonitortotheanglethatismostcomfortableforyou.
• Holdthestandtopreventthemonitorfromfallingwhenyouchangeitsangle.
• Youcanadjustthemonitor’sanglefrom+20˚to-5˚anditallows60˚swivel
adjustmentfromeitherleftorright.Youcanalsoadjustthemonitor’sheight
within+/-10cm.
10cm
60°
0°
60°
+20° ~ -5°
Pivoting the monitor
1. Liftthemonitortothehighestposition.
2. Tiltthemonitortoitsmaximumangle.
3. Pivotthemonitorclockwisetotheangleyouneed.
+20° ~ -5°
Itisnormalthatthemonitorslightlyshakeswhileyouadjusttheviewingangle.
(Tilt) (Swivel) (Heightadjustment)

2-3ASUSPA248SeriesLCDMonitor
2.3 Connecting the cables
1. Connectthecablesasthefollowinginstructions:
• To connect the power cord:connectoneendofthepowercordsecurelyto
themonitor’sACinputport,theotherendtoapoweroutlet.
• To connect the VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable:
a. PlugoneendoftheVGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPortcabletothemonitor’s
VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPortjack.
b. ConnecttheotherendoftheVGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPortcabletoyour
computer'sVGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPortjack.
c. TightenthetwoscrewstosecuretheVGA/DVIconnector.
• To use the earphone:connecttheendwithplugtypetothemonitor’s
earphonejackwhenanHDMIorDisplayPortsignalisfed.
• To use the USB 3.0 ports:TakethesuppliedUSB3.0cable,andplug
thesmallerend(typeB)oftheUSBupstreamcabletothemonitor’sUSB
upstreamport,andthelargerend(typeA)toyourcomputer’sUSB3.0port.
MakesureyourcomputerisinstalledwiththelastestWindows7operating
system.ThatwillenabletheUSBportsonthemonitortowork.
Whenthesecablesareconnected,youcanchoosethedesiredsignal
from the Input Select item in the OSD menu.
2.4 Turning on the monitor
Press the power button .Seepage1-2forthelocationofthepowerbutton.The
power indicator lightsupinwhitetoshowthatthemonitorisON.

2-4 Chapter2:Setup

3-1ASUSPA248SeriesLCDMonitor
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
3.1.1 How to reconfigure
1. PresstheMENUbuttontoactivatetheOSDmenu.
2. Move the buttonup/downtonavigatethroughthefunctions.Highlight
the desired function and press the button to activate it. If the function
selectedhasasub-menu,move the buttonup/downtonavigatethrough
thesub-menufunctions.Highlightthedesiredsub-menufunctionandpress
the button to activate it.
3. Move the buttonleft/right tochangethesettingsoftheselectedfunction.
4. ToexitandsavetheOSDmenu,presstheMENUbuttonrepeatedlyuntilthe
OSD menu disappears. Toadjustotherfunctions,repeat steps 1-3.
3.1.2 OSD function introduction
1. Splendid
Thisfunctioncontainssixsub-functionsyoucanselectforyourpreference.
EachmodehastheResetselection,allowingyoutomaintainyoursettingor
return to the preset mode.
• Standard Mode:bestchoicefordocumenteditingwithSPLENDID™
VideoEnhancement.
• sRGB Mode:compatiblewithsRGBcolorspace,sRGBmodeisthebest
choicefordocumentediting.

3-2 Chapter3:OSD(On-ScreenDisplay)menu
• Scenery Mode:bestchoiceforsceneryphotodisplaywithSPLENDID™
VideoEnhancement.
• Theater Mode:bestchoiceformovieswithSPLENDID™Video
Enhancement.
• User Mode 1/User Mode 2:MoreitemsareadjustableintheColormenu.
Function Standard
Mode
sRGB
Mode
Scenery
Mode
Theater
Mode
User
Mode
1/User
Mode 2
Brightness Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Contrast Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Saturation No No Yes Yes Yes
Hue No No No No Yes
Color Temperature Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Gamma Yes No No No Yes
Advanced
Setting
Six-axis
Hue No No No No Yes
Six-axis
Saturation No No No No Yes
Gain No No No No Yes
Offset No No No No Yes
2. Color
Setadesiredcolorsettingfromthismenu.
• Brightness:theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.
• Contrast:theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.
• Saturation:theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.
• Hue:shiftstheimagecolorbetweengreenandpurple.
• Color Temp.:contains4modesincluding9300K,6500K,5500Kand
5000K.
• Gamma:allowsyoutosetthecolormodeto2.2or1.8.
• Advanced Setting:

3-3ASUSPA248SeriesLCDMonitor
* 6-axisHueadjustment.
* 6-axisSaturationadjustment.
* AdjuststhegainlevelsforR,G,B.
* AdjuststheblackleveloffsetvaluesforR,G,B.
• Color Reset:
* CurrentSplendidcolormodereset:
Resetsthecolorsettingsofcurrentcolormodetothefactory
default value.
* AllSplendidcolormodereset:
Resetsthecolorsettingsofallcolormodestothefactorydefault
value.
3. Image
Settheimagerelatedsettingfromthismenu.
• Sharpness:theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.
• Trace Free:adjuststheresponsetimeofthemonitor.

3-4 Chapter3:OSD(On-ScreenDisplay)menu
• Aspect Control:adjuststheaspectratiotofull,4:3,1:1,orOverScan
(onlyavailablefortheHDMIinput).
• ASCR:turnson/offtheASCR(ASUSSmartContrastRatio)function.
• Position:adjuststhehorizontalposition(H-Position)andthevertical
position(V-Position)oftheimage.Theadjustingrangeisfrom0to100.
• Focus:reducesHorizonal-linenoiseandVertical-linenoiseoftheimage
byadjusting(Phase)and(Clock)separately.Theadjustingrangeisfrom
0to100.
• AUTO Adjust.:Automaticallyadjuststheimagetoitsoptimizedposition,
clock,andphase.
• Phaseadjuststhephaseofthepixelclocksignal.Withawrongphase
adjustment,thescreenshowshorizontaldisturbances.
• Clock(pixelfrequency)controlsthenumberofpixelsscannedbyone
horizontalsweep.Ifthefrequencyisnotcorrect,thescreenshowsvertical
stripesandtheimageisnotproportional.
4. PIP/PBP Setting
ThePIP/PBPSettingallowsyoutoopenupanothersub-windowconnected
fromanothervideosourcebesidesthemain-windowfromyouroriginalvideo
source.Byactivatingthisfunction,youcanhavetwopicturesfromtwo
differentvideosourcesdisplayedbythemonitor.
• PIP/PBP Mode:turnsthePIPorPBPfunctiononoroff.
• PIP/PBP Source:SelectsthevideoinputsourcefromamongVGA,DVI,
HDMI,andDisplayPort.
• Size:AdjuststhePIPsizetoSmall,Middle,orLarge.(Onlyavailablefor
thePIPmode)
• Position:Adjuststhepositionofthesub-windowtoRight-Top,Left-Top,
Right-Bottom,orLeft-Bottom.(OnlyavailableforthePIPmode)
• Switch:Switchesthesourcesofthemainandsub-windows.
TheDVIandHDMIinputsourcesshouldnotbeselectedasthemain-
window or sub-window at the same time. See the table below for details.