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Notices ................................................................................................ iv
Safety information ............................................................................... v
Care & Cleaning ................................................................................... vi
Package contents ............................................................................. viii
Pro Software .............................................................. 3-5
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement
Federal Communications Commission Statement
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal 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.
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As an Energy StarAs an Energy Star
As an Energy Star
As an Energy StarAs an Energy Star
this product meets the Energy Starthis product meets the Energy Star
this product meets the Energy Star
this product meets the Energy Starthis product meets the Energy Star
efficiency.efficiency.
efficiency.
efficiency.efficiency.
Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
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Partner, our company has determined thatPartner, our company has determined that
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guidelines for energyguidelines for energy
guidelines for energy
guidelines for energyguidelines for energy
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 CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
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ICES-003.
ICES-003.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 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 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 following symptoms are normal with the monitor:
The following symptoms are normal with the monitor:
The following symptoms are normal with the monitor: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 guideConventions used in this guide
Conventions used in this guide
Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
WARNING: WARNING:
complete a task.
CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
CAUTION: CAUTION:
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
task.
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
NOTE: NOTE:
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Where to find more informationWhere to find more information
Where to find more information
Where to find more informationWhere to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1.1.
ASUS websitesASUS websites
1.
ASUS websites
1.1.
ASUS websitesASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS
hardware and software products. Refer to http://www.asus.com
2.2.
Optional documentationOptional documentation
2.
Optional documentation
2.2.
Optional documentationOptional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty card, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.
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Package contents
Check your PW191 LCD package for the following items:
LCD monitor
Quick Start Guide
Support CD
1 x Power cord
1 x Power adapter
1 x VGA cable
1 x DVI cable
1 x Audio cable
1 x Rear connector cover
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
immediately.
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Chapter 1
This chapter gives a general description of
This chapter gives a general description of
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the ASUS LCD monitor PW191. The chapter
the
lists the monitor features including
introduction on the front and rear panels.
Product introduction
1.1Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the ASUS
®
PW191 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
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experience. You can turn the ASUS
PW191 LCD monitor counterclockwise
for portrait orientation, giving you a full view of documents and web pages,
and saving you the trouble of having to scroll the bar while you read or surf
the Internet. The PW191 also features a rotating swivels, adjustable tilt
and height, and an anti-glare panel that protects your eyes and makes your
monitor easy to clean. Smart sensor buttons on the front panel are shown
in weak LED lights until you touch them, elegance and stylish functionality
of the PW191.
With these features, you enjoy the convenience and delightful visual
experience that the PW191 brings you!
1.2Features
•19" Widescreen LCD Monitor
•Recommended resolution: 1440 X 900
•Anti-reflection glare type panel
•8ms (Tr+Tf) Quick response time
•SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement Technology
•5 Video preset modes switiched by hotkey
•3 Skin-tones selection
•Flexible display orientation including portrait/landscape
The touch sensors are sensitive. Slight touch the function you want to
enable. Do not press the front panel too hard to prevent damage to the
panel and the sensors.
Sensor:Sensor:
Sensor:
Sensor:Sensor:
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•Touch this sensor to enter/select the icon (function) highlighted
while the OSD menu is activated.
2.
Sensor:Sensor:
Sensor:
Sensor:Sensor:
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•Touch this sensor to decrease the value of the function selected
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or move to the previous fuction.
•This is also a hotkey for Volume adjustment.
3.
Sensor: Sensor:
Sensor:
Sensor: Sensor:
••
•Touch this sensor to increase the value of the function selected
••
or move to the next function.
•This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment.
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Sensor: Sensor:
Sensor:
Sensor: Sensor:
•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 previous menu as the OSD
menu is active.
•Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock,
and phase by touching the sensor for 2-4 seconds.
This chapter provides instructions on how to
correctly connect cables and properly adjust
the tilt of the LCD monitor.
Setup
2.1Unfolding the monitor
The monitor is folded in the package. To unfold the monitor, hold
the stand with one hand and carefully tilt the monitor forward
with the other hand.
Stand
2.2Connecting the cables
To connect the cables:
1.Adjust the monitor
to your desired
height and tilt.
2.Turn the monitor
90º counterclockwise
so you can clearly see
the ports at the
bottom of the rear
panel.
Input ports
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3.Connect the cables as shown:
Power adapter
VGA cable
Audio cable
To connect the audio cable: To connect the audio cable:
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To connect the audio cable: connect one end of the audio cable to
To connect the audio cable: To connect the audio cable:
the monitor’s Audio-in port, and then connect the other end to the
computer multi-media (or audio) card’s audio output.
To connect the power adapter: To connect the power adapter:
•
To connect the power adapter: first, connect the adapter cord
To connect the power adapter: To connect the power adapter:
securely to the monitor’s DC-in port. Then, connect the power plug to
the adapter port with the other end to a power outlet.
To connect the VGA cable:To connect the VGA cable:
•
To connect the VGA cable:
To connect the VGA cable:To connect the VGA cable:
a.Plug the VGA/DVI connector to the LCD monitor’s VGA/DVI port.
b.Connect the other end of the VGA/DVI cable to your computer’s
VGA/DVI port.
c.Tighten the two screws to secure the VGA/DVI connector.
4.Close the rear connector cover.
Align the cover to the three slots
near the ports and close the cover
carefully. A click indicates that the
cover has been closed successfully.
2.3Turning the monitor on
Gently touch the power sensor . See page 1-4 for the location of the
power sensor. The power indicator lights up in blue to show that the
monitor is ON.
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2.4Adjusting the monitor
You can adjust the monitor to several directions as shown below.
•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 -5º to 25º.
-5º~25º
•You can also turn the monitor 90º counterclockwise.
90º
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•The stand allows you to turn the monitor left/right up to 120º.
120º
2.5Detaching the stand
(for VESA wall mount)
The detachable stand of the PW191 monitor is specially designed for VESA
wall mount.
To detach the stand:
1.Turn the VESA cover counterclockwise to open it.
2.Remove the VESA cover from the stand.
Have the front of the monitor face down to make the detachment safer
and easier. We recommend that you cover the surface with soft cloth to
prevent damage to the monitor.
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3.Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws on the stand of the
monitor.
The VESA wall mount (100 mm x 100 mm) is purchased separately.
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Chapter 3
This chapter introduces the operating
instruction, including how to use the
OSD (On-Screen Display) menu and the
Pivot®Pro software.
General Instruction
3.1OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
3.1.13.1.1
3.1.1
3.1.13.1.1
1.Touch the sensor to activate
the OSD menu.
2.Touch
activate the desired function by touching the sensor. If the
function selected has a sub-menu, touch and again to
navigate through the sub-menu functions. Highlight and activate the
desired sub-menu function by touching the sensor.
3.Touch
4.To exit the OSD menu, touch the
to adjust any other function.
3.1.23.1.2
3.1.2
3.1.23.1.2
How to reconfigureHow to reconfigure
How to reconfigure
How to reconfigureHow to reconfigure
and to navigate through the functions. Highlight and
and to change the settings of the selected function.
sensor. Repeat step 2 and step 3
OSD Function IntroductionOSD Function Introduction
OSD Function Introduction
OSD Function IntroductionOSD Function Introduction
SpendidSpendid
1.
Spendid
SpendidSpendid
This function contains five
sub-functions you can select
for your preference.
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Scenery Mode:Scenery Mode:
Scenery Mode: advance for scenery use with SPLENDID™ Video
Scenery Mode:Scenery Mode:
Enhancement.
Standard Mode:Standard Mode:
Standard Mode: advance for general Window use with
Standard Mode:Standard Mode:
SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement.
Theater Mode:Theater Mode:
Theater Mode: advance for movie use with SPLENDID™ Video
Theater Mode:Theater Mode:
Enhancement.
Game Mode: Game Mode:
Game Mode: advance for game use with SPLENDID™ Video
Game Mode: Game Mode:
Enhancement.
Night View ModeNight View Mode
Night View Mode: advance for dark-display use with SPLENDID™
Night View ModeNight View Mode
Video Enhancement.
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ImageImage
2.
Image
ImageImage
You can adjust brightness, contrast,
sharpness, saturation,position (VGA
only), and focus (VGA only) from
this main function.
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Brightness: Brightness:
Brightness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. is a
Brightness: Brightness:
hotkey to activate this function.
Contrast: Contrast:
Contrast: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
Contrast: Contrast:
Sharpness: Sharpness:
Sharpness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
Sharpness: Sharpness:
Saturation: Saturation:
Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
Saturation: Saturation:
Position:Position:
Position: adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position) and the
Position:Position:
vertical position (V-Position) of the image. The adjusting range is
from 0 to 100.
Focus: Focus:
Focus: reduces Horizonal-line noise and Vertical-line noise of the
Focus: Focus:
image by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. The adjusting
range is from 0 to 100.
•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.
ColorColor
3.
Color
ColorColor
Select the image color you like
from this function.
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Color Temp.:Color Temp.:
Color Temp.: contains five color modes including Cool, Normal,
Color Temp.:Color Temp.:
Warm, sRGB, and User mode.
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Skin Tone:Skin Tone:
Skin Tone: contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural,
Skin Tone:Skin Tone:
and Yellowish.
In the User mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Bluee) are userconfigurable; the adjusting range is from 0-100.
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nput Selectnput Select
nput Select
nput Selectnput Select
In this function, you can select
either VGA or DVI input source.
System SetupSystem Setup
5.
System Setup
System SetupSystem Setup
Allow you to adjust the system.
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Volume:Volume:
Volume: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
Volume:Volume:
is a hotkey to
activate this function.
OSD Setup: OSD Setup:
OSD Setup: adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position) and
OSD Setup: OSD Setup:
the vertical position (V-Position) of the OSD. The adjusting range is
from 0 to 100. In the OSD Timeout selection, you can adjust the
OSD timeout from 10 to 120.
Language:Language:
Language: there are ten languages for your selection, including
Language:Language:
English, German, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish, Russian, Traditional
Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese.
Information:Information:
Information: shows the monitor information.
Information:Information:
Reset:Reset:
Reset: Yes allows you to revert to the factory mode. No allows
Reset:Reset:
you to keep the current state.
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3.2Pivot®Pro Software
•Pivot®Pro is a software that is designed for rotatable monitors. With this
software, you can rotate the image by 90º, 180º, and 270º to meet the
orientation of the monitor.
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•Before starting to use this software, install Pivot
PC.
2.Make sure your graphics card manufacturer’s (native)
drivers are installed before you install the Pivot
software.
3.Insert the support CD into the optical drive and run the
START_PIVOT program.
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• This software only supports Windows
98SE, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP
operating systems.
Pro into your
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• After the installation, you can set up hotkeys for different rotation
degrees by pressing the right mouse button -->enter Properties -->
Settings --> Advanced -->Pivot Software -->Hotkeys.
•The default hotkeys for each degree are as follows:
Rotate - Ctrl + Shift + R