Page 2 - Table of contents
ii Copyright © 2011 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...
Page 3 - Notices
iii 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 c...
Page 4 - Safety information
iv 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 ...
Page 7 - Thank you for purchasing the ASUS; Package contents; Check your package for the following items:
1-1 ASUS PA238Q Series LED Monitor 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS ® LED monitor! The latest widescreen LED 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 conveni...
Page 8 - Monitor introduction; Status
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1. Front.view 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 1. Power Button/Power Indicator: • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is shown below. Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF 2. Input ...
Page 10 - HDMI port: This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3.2. Back.view 4 3 2 1 5 6 8 9 10 7 11 Rear.connectors 1. AC-IN port: This port connects the power cord. 2. Power switch: Press this switch to turn on/off power. 3. DisplayPort. This port is for connection with a DisplayPort compatible device. 4. HDMI port: This...
Page 11 - Centimeters; Inches; Alignment Grid
1-5 ASUS PA238Q Series LED Monitor 9. USB downstream ports: These ports are for connection with USB devices, such as USB keyboard/mouse, USB flash drive, etc. 10. Kensington lock slot. 11. USB downstream ports: These ports are for connection with USB devices, such as USB keyboard/mouse, USB flash dr...
Page 12 - users to view their documents in real size on the screen.; Letter; real size on the screen.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 2. Paper sizeQuickFit provides numerous commonly used standard paper sizes for users to view their documents in real size on the screen. A4 Letter QuiFit - A4 A4 QuiFit - Letter Letter 3. Photo sizeThe various real photo sizes...
Page 13 - monitor face down on a clean table.; Figure 1
2-1 ASUS PA238Q Series LED Monitor 2.1 Detaching the arm/stand (for VESA wall mount) The detachable stand of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To.detach.the.arm/stand: 1. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on a clean table. 2. U...
Page 14 - Adjusting the monitor; • You can adjust the monitor’s angle from +20 ̊ to -5 ̊ and it allows 60 ̊
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 th...
Page 15 - Connecting the cables; Connect the cables as the following instructions:
2-3 ASUS PA238Q Series LED Monitor 2.3 Connecting the cables 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 :...
Page 17 - ] to navigate through the functions. Highlight
3-1 ASUS PA238Q Series LED Monitor 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1. How.to.reconfigure PA238 Splendid Color Image PIP/PBP Setting Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Standard Mode sRGB Mode Scenery Mode Theater Mode User Mode 1. Press the [MENU] button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Press ...
Page 18 - sRGB
3-2 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu 3.1.2. OSD.Function.Introduction 1.. Splendid This function contains five 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. PA238 Splendid Color Image PI...
Page 19 - Brightness
3-3 ASUS PA238Q Series LED Monitor •. User.Mode : More items are adjustable in the Color menu. Function Standard Mode sRGB Mode Scenery Mode Theater Mode User Mode 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...
Page 20 - Gamma; Reset the color settings of current color mode to the factory
3-4 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu •. Gamma : Set the color mode to 2.2 or 1.8. •. Advanced.Setting : • Six-axis Hue adjustment. PA238 Splendid Color Image PIP/PBP Setting Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup R Six-axis Hue G B 50 50 50 50 C M 50 50 Y • Six-axis Saturation adjustment. P...
Page 21 - Sharpness
3-5 ASUS PA238Q Series LED Monitor 3.. Image Set the image related setting from this menu. PA238 Splendid Color Image PIP/PBP Setting Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control ASCR 50 60 Full Position Focus AUTO Adjust. •. Sharpness : Adjust the picture sharpness. ...
Page 23 - VGA; Volume
3-7 ASUS PA238Q Series LED Monitor 5.. Input.Select Select the input source from VGA , DVI , HDMI , or DisplayPort . PA238 Splendid Color Image PIP/PBP Setting Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup VGA DVI HDMI DisplayPort Only the VGA and DVI input supports the “Auto scan” function. 6.. System.S...
Page 24 - Transparency; : Adjust the OSD background from opaque; Information; : There are 10 languages for your selection, including; Yes; ” to restore the default settings.
3-8 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu •. DDC/CI : Enable or disable the DDC/CI function. •. Transparency : Adjust the OSD background from opaque to transparent. •. Information : Show the monitor information. •. Language : There are 10 languages for your selection, including English, French, Ge...
Page 26 - Problem
3-10 Chapter 3: OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Possible.Solution Power LED is not ON • Press the button 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. • Check if the power switch is ON. T...
Page 27 - Supported Timing List; Resolution
3-11 ASUS PA238Q Series LED Monitor 3.4 Supported Timing List Resolution . Horizontal. Frequency.(KHz) . Vertical. Frequency.(Hz) . Pixel.(MHz). 640x480 31.47(N) 59.94(N) 25.18 640x480 35.00(N) 66.66(N) 30.24 640x480 37.87(N) 72.82(N) 31.5 640x480 37.5(N) 75.00(N) 31.5 720x400 31.47(N) 70.08(P) 28.3...
