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Contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Safety information........................................................................................ v Care & Cleaning........................................................................................... vi Takeback Services...................................................................................... vii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! .......
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.
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.
AEEE yönetmeliğine uygundur 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.
Where to find 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 broader, brighter and crystal-clear 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.
1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front/side view 1 2 3 4 5 1. ( 5-way) button: • Turns on the OSD menu. Enacts the selected OSD menu item. • Increases/Decreases values or moves your selection up/down/left/right. • Turns on the OSD menu when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message. 2. button • Exits the OSD menu item. • Turns on the OSD menu when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message. 3.
• Turns the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. 1.3.2 Status Description White ON Amber flashing Amber OFF Red Green Yellow Entering standby mode Standby mode/No signal OFF G-SYNC 3D ULMB Back view 8 4 5 6 7 1. Kensington lock slot. 2. DisplayPort. This port is for connection for a DisplayPort compatible device. 3. HDMI port. This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device. 4. USB 3.0 upstream port.
1.3.3 GamePlus Function The GamePlus function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games. The crosshair overlay with four different crosshair options lets you choose the one that best suits the game you're playing. There's also an onscreen timer you can position on the left of the display so you can keep track of the elapsed gaming time; while the FPS (frames per second) counter lets you know how smooth the game is running.
1.3.4 GameVisual Function The GameVisual function helps you select among different picture modes in a convenient way. To active GameVisual: Press the GameVisual hotkey repeatedly to select. • Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology. • Racing Mode: This is the best choice for racing game playing with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology.
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2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base 1. Insert the base into the arm. 2 Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw. 3. Attach the LED projection cover to the stand. 1 2 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. To change the film on the LED projection cover, follow the illustration below.
2.2 Cable management You can organize the cables with the help of the input/output port cover. 2-2 • Arranging the cables • Using the input/output port cover: the cover can be attached or detached.
2.3 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. • The recommended adjusting angle is +20˚ to -5˚ (for tilt)/+50˚ to -50˚ (for swiveling/ +120 mm (for height adjustment)/90˚ (for portrait view).
2.4 Detaching the arm (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Remove the covers on where the monitor and the arm meet. 3. Loosen the four screws on the back of the monitor and remove the arm/base. 1 2 3 4 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.
2.5 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: • • To connect the power cord: a. Connect the power adapter securely to the monitor’s DC input. b. Connect one end of the power cord to the power adapter and the other end to a power outlet. To connect the DisplayPort/HDMI cable: a. Plug one end of the DisplayPort/HDMI cable to the monitor’s DisplayPort/HDMI port. b. Connect the other end of the DisplayPort/HDMI cable to your computer's DisplayPort/HDMI port.
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure Normal Mode DP 1920x1080@ 240Hz Racing Mode ASUS ROG PG258Q Blue Light Filter Level 0 Color Level 1 Image Level 2 Input Select Level 3 System Setup Level 4 BACK MOVE/ENTER 1. Press the 2. ( ) button up/down to navigate through the functions. Move the ( ) button to activate it.
• Level 1~4: The higher the level, the less blue light is scattered. When Blue Light Filter is activated,the default settings of Racing Mode will be automatically imported. Between Level 1 to Level 3, the Brightness function is user-configurable. Level 4 is optimized setting. It is compliance with TUV Low Blue Light Certification. The Brightness function is not userconfigurable. To alleviate eye strain, rest your eyes for fifteen minutes for every two hours spent in front of the screen.
Normal Mode DP 1920x1080@ 240Hz Racing Mode ASUS ROG PG258Q Blue Light Filter OD Color Adaptive Contrast Control Image Dark Boost Input Select ULMB System Setup BACK MOVE/ENTER 4. EXIT • OD: Improves the gray level response time of the LCD panel. • Adaptive Contrast Control: Dynamically adjusts the monitor’s contrast level to reveal details in every part of an image especially when an image’s contrast is low.
5. System Setup Allows you to adjust the system.
3.2 Specifications summary Panel Type Panel size Max. Resolution Pixel pitch Brightness (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 Display colors Response time Color temperature selection Analog input Digital input Earphone jack Audio input Speaker (Built-in) USB 3.0 port Colors Power LED Tilt Pivot Swivel Height adjustment VESA wall mount Kensington lock Voltage rating Temperature (Operating) TFT LCD 24.5”W (16:9, 62.2 cm) wide screen 1920 x 1080 0.2832 mm x 0.
Accessories Compliance and Standards DP cable, HDMI cable, USB cable, power adapter, power cord, Driver and Manual disc, Quick start guide, warranty card, LED projection cover and changeable films, Input/Output port cover CB, CE, CU, CCC, UL/cUL, FCC, RCM, BSMI, VCCI, RoHS, WEEE, J-MOSS, ErP, PSE, CEL, Windows 7 WHQL, Windows 8.1 WHQL, Windows 10 WHQL, KCC, E-Standby, TUVFlicker Free, TUV-Low Blue Light, UkrSEPRO, MEPS *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 3.
3.4 Supported operating mode HDMI input Resolution Frequency Refresh Rate 640 x 480 60Hz 720 x 480 60Hz 720 x 576 50Hz 800 x 600 60Hz 1024 x 768 60Hz 1280 x 720 50Hz 1280 x 720 60Hz 1920 x 1080 50Hz 1920 x 1080 60Hz Note: Do not support interlace.
3-8 • Intel® CoreTM2 Duo or AMD AthonTM X2 CPU or higher. • 1GB of system memory (2GB is recommended) • 100 MB free disk space.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Asus Computer International Responsible Party Name: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539.
EU Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR.
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