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E2396 First Edition V1 February 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. 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 language 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”).
Table of contents Notices ................................................................................................ iv Safety information ............................................................................... v Care and Cleaning ............................................................................... vi Package contents ............................................................................. viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ...................................
3.4.7 Effects .................................................................. 3-13 3.4.8 Setup - basic setup .............................................. 3-14 3.4.9 Setup - capture format ........................................ 3-15 3.4.10 Setup - capture mode .......................................... 3-16 3.5 Troubleshooting (FAQ) ....................................................... 3-17 3.6 PW201 specification summary ........................................... 3-18 3.
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.
Care and 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.
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, such as warranty card, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package. viii Downloaded from ManualMonitor.
Package contents Check your PW201 LCD package for the following items: LCD monitor Quick Start Guide Support CD 1 x Power cord 1 x Power adapter 1 x VGA-Audio-USB 3-in-1 cable 1 x DVI cable 1 x RCA cable 1 x Rear connector cover If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. ix Downloaded from ManualMonitor.
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This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS LCD monitor PW201. The chapter lists the monitor features including introduction on the front and rear panels as well as the side view. Downloaded from ManualMonitor.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® PW201 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. You can turn the ASUS® PW201 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.
• VESA Display Data Channel DDC2B compliance • VESA wall mount compliance (100 x 100 mm) • EPA ENERGY STAR® and ergonomic design • Touch sensor buttons • RoHS compliance 1.3 Monitor introduction Front view Webcam Stereo Speaker Stand 1 2 3 4 5 6 The touch sensors are sensitive. Slightly touch the function you want to enable. Do not press the front panel too hard to prevent damage to the panel and the sensors. 1. • 2. • Sensor: This is a hotkey for the input sources.
3. • • 4. • • Sensor: Touch this sensor to decrease the value of the function selected or move to the previous function. This is also a hotkey for Volume adjustment. 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. 5. 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 Intelligence Technology.
Rear view Kensington lock 1 1. 2. 3. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 D C - i n p o r t . This port connects the power connector from the supplied power adapter. D V I p o r t . This 24-pin port is for a personal computer (PC) DVI-D digital signal connection. V G A p o r t . This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection. 4. C o m p o n e n t i n p u t p o r t s ( Y P b P r ) . These ports connect the component cable, which usually has red, blue, and green colored plugs. 5.. 6. S - V i d e o p o r t .
Side view 1 2 1. U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s . These three Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 2. Headphone port . This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug (3.5 mm). The headphone is purchased separately. 1-6 Downloaded from ManualMonitor.
Chapter 2 Setup This chapter provides instructions on how to correctly connect cables, properly adjust the LCD monitor, and install the VESA wall mount. Downloaded from ManualMonitor.
2.1 Unfolding 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 2.2 Connecting 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 Front view 2-2 Downloaded from ManualMonitor.
3. Connect the cables as shown. Refer to the succeeding sections for detailed instructions. Power adapter DVI cable VGA cable Component cable RCA cable PC Audio cable USB 2.0 cable 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. rear connector cover • • 2.2.1 A VGA cable, audio cable, and USB cable comprise the supplied VGAaudio-USB 3-in-1 cable.
2.2.2 Connecting a video equipment with Video (composite) or S-Video output ports such as a VCR, V8, or DV 1. Connect one end of the supplied RCA cable to the video and L/R Audio ports of the LCD monitor, then connect the other end to the video and Audio ports of your video equipment. 2. Connect one end of the S-Video cable to the LCD monitor’s SVideo port, then connect the other end to the S-Video port of your video equipment. 3.
2.4 Adjusting the monitor You can adjust the monitor to several directions as shown below. • For optimal viewing, we recommend that you look at 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 ASUS LCD Monitor PW201 Downloaded from ManualMonitor.
• The stand allows you to turn the monitor left/right up to 120º. 120º 2.5 Detaching the stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of the PW201 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. Position 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.
3. Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws on the monitor stand. The VESA wall mount (100 mm x 100 mm) is purchased separately. ASUS LCD Monitor PW201 Downloaded from ManualMonitor.
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This chapter introduces the operating instruction, including how to use the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu and activate the Pivot®Pro and LifeFrame utilities. Downloaded from ManualMonitor.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 Configuring the OSD 1. Touch the sensor to activate the OSD menu. 2. and to navigate through the functions. Highlight and 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 sensor. desired sub-menu function by touching the 3. Touch 4. To exit the OSD menu, touch the adjust any other function. 3.1.
Image You can adjust brightness, contrast, sharpness, saturation, position (VGA only), and focus (VGA only) from this function. 2. • Brightness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. hotkey to activate this function. • Contrast. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. Sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • • • • is a Saturation. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. Position. Adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position) and the vertical position (V-Position) of the image.
nput Select In • There are several input sources you can choose from. 4. • 5. You can also use this function by touching the sensor on the front bezel. PIP Setup • This Picture-in-Picture (PIP) function allows the LCD monitor to display two pictures at the same time. The table below shows the combination of Main PC modes and PIP inputs. • Select the PIP input and adjust the size as needed.
System Setup Allows you to adjust the system settings. 6. • • • • • • V o l u m e . The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. is a hotkey to activate this function. Aspect Controls. In video mode, there are four kinds of settings which fit different situations: Normal, Panorama, Zoom, and Full. OSD Setup. Adjusts the horizontal postition (H-Position) and the vertical position (V-Position) of the OSD. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
3.2 Pivot®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. • Before starting to use this software, install Pivot®Pro into your PC. • The Pivot®Pro software is bundled in the support CD. T o i n s t a l l t h e P i v o t® P r o s o f t w a r e : 1. Close all other applications first. 2.
3.3 Using the built-in webcam This built-in webcam allows you to take photos and make videos; while talking to friends via Internet-based communication tools, you can use the webcam to show your vivid image. 3.3.1 Hardware • The 1.3 megapixel webcam transmits images to your PC through the USB ports. Therefore, make sure that you have connected the USB plugs of the supplied 3-in-1 cable before you use the webcam. • The webcam is adjustable upward and downward as shown.
3.4 LifeFrame software 3.4.1 Introduction and installation instructions To capture snapshots or video clips, ASUS PW201provides an easy-to-use LifeFrame that can work with the built-in webcam, allowing users to create their own photos or video clips. • LifeFrame only supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP operating systems. • Before starting to use this software, install LifeFrame into your PC. • The LifeFrame software is bundled in the PW201 support CD. System requirements are as follows: 1.
3.4.2 Main screen The main screen shows the following function areas: 1 3 5 4 2 3 Click the top minimize/maximize button to switch modes between 320x240 and 480x360. 1. 2. Preview window w. Previews a snapshot or video clips. See section 3.4.3 for details. S t a t u s b a rr. Shows the status and information of capture/preview mode. See section 3.4.4 for details. 3. O p e r a t i o n a r e a .
Switch mode e- click to switch between playback/capture modes. E m a i ll- open a new mail, add the image or video file you would like to send as an attachment. S a v e a ss- save thumbnails to a folder. Trash h- click the thumbnail you wish to delete, then click “Trash” You can select multiple files to delete. 3.4.3 Preview mode For snapshot Click the thumbnail you wish to preview. Viewing video clips 1. Click the movie recorder icon on the lower right corner. 2. Click the thumbnail to preview. 3.
3.4.5 Operating area Side section - Enhance - Effects - Setup Bottom section While stopped 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 While playing 3. M u t e . Disables voice recording V i d e o m o d e . Switches the mode to recording R e c o r d . Starts recording/capturing 4. S t o p . Stops recording/capturing S n a p s h o t m o d e . Switches from Video Mode to Snapshot Mode 1. 2. 5. 6. 7. C o n t i n u e c a p t u r e .
3.4.6 Enhance There are several options to enhance the quality of your captures. Check one option (not both) Check to enable adjustment A u t o . Auto Enhance, Low Light, Auto Tone, Clear text (white board) M a n u a l . Allows you to adjust the Brightness and Contrast manually. D i g i t a l Z o o m . 1x to 3x, in 0.5 increments Click OK to save settings. 3-12 Downloaded from ManualMonitor.
3.4.7 Effects Enrich your images with special effects. PhotoFrame. Spotlight. BlackWhite. Sepia. Negative. Emboss. Fisheye. Snow. N o E f f e c t . Click “No Effect” to cancel the chosen effects. Click OK to save settings. ASUS LCD Monitor PW201 Downloaded from ManualMonitor.
3.4.8 Setup - basic setup There are three pages: Basic Setup, Capture Format, and Capture Mode. D e s t i n a t i o n F o l d e r . Click “Browse” to choose the folder for saving files. C a m e r a S e l e c t i o n . The priority camera is set as ASUS USB2.0 webcam. A d v a n c e d . Click “Advanced” for further information of webcam setting. P i c t u r e c h a n g e m o d e . This function provides mirror mode and four kinds of picture rotating angles. Click OK to save settings.
3.4.9 Setup - capture format Many options for output size, image format/quality, and video format/quality. O u t p u t S i z e . Allows you to choose the resolution you need: 160x120, 176x144, 320x240, 352x288, 640x480, 1280x1024 I m a g e F o r m a t . Allows you to choose the image format: BMP, JPG I m a g e Q u a l i t y . Use the scroll bar to adjust the image quality. V i d e o F o r m a t . Allows you to choose the video format: AVI, ASF, WMV V i d e o Q u a l i t y .
3.4.10 Setup - capture mode You can adjust the capture mode with the following three items: recording time limited, auto capture sensitivity, and capture interval setting. R e c o r d i n g T i m e L i m i t e d . Check the box for setting the recording time, the maximum will be 120 minutes; default maximum time limit is 30 seconds. One single file size should not be bigger than 2 GB. A u t o C a p t u r e . Use the scroll bar to adjust the sensitivity of motion detect.
3.5 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Possible Solution Power LED is not ON • Touch the sensor to check if the monitor is in the ON mode. • Check if the power cord is properly connected to the monitor and the power outlet. The Power LED lights amber and there is no screen image • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer. • Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of the pins are bent.
3.6 PW201 specification summary Panel Type TFT LCD (Anti-Reflection Glare Panel) Panel size 20” Wide Screen Max. Resolution WSXGA + 1680 x 1050 Piixel pitch 0.258 mm Brightness (Typ.) 300cd/m2 Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 800:1 Viewing angle(H/V) 176º/176º Display colors 16.
Headphone port 3.5 mm Mini-jack Colors Silver + Black Speaker (Built-in) 3W x 2 Stereo Power LED Blue (ON)/ Amber (Stand-By) Tilt +90º~-5º Swivel +60º~-60º Pivot 0º / 90º (Counterclockwise) Height adjustment Yes VESA wall mount 100 x 100 mm Kensington lock Yes Power source AC: 100~240V 50Hz/60Hz Power consumption Power On: < 80W, Standby: < 2W, Power Off: < 1W Net weight 9.7 Kg (approx.
3.7 Supported operating modes Standard Resolution Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Pixel Frequency DOS 720 x 400 31.47KHz 70Hz 28.32MHz VGA 640 x 480 31.47KHz 60Hz 25.18MHz 640 x 480 37.90KHz 72Hz 31.50MHz 640 x 480 37.50KHz 75Hz 31.50MHz 800 x 600 35.16KHz 56Hz 36.00MHz 800 x 600 37.90KHz 60Hz 40.00MHz 800 x 600 48.10KHz 72Hz 50.00MHz 800 x 600 46.90KHz 75Hz 49.50MHz 1024 x 768 48.40KHz 60Hz 65.00MHz 1024 x 768 56.50KHz 70Hz 75.00MHz 1024 x 768 60.
