Page 3 - Contents; Product introduction; How to reconfigure; Specifications summary
iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................... iiiNotices ......................................................................................................... ivSafety information ........................................
Page 4 - Notices; Federal Communications Commission Statement; guidelines for energy efficiency.; Canadian Department of Communications Statement
iv 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 cau...
Page 5 - Safety information; monitor may result in serious physical injury.
v Safety information 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. • Before setting up t...
Page 6 - The following symptoms are normal with the monitor:; flicker disappears.; Conventions used in this guide
vi 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...
Page 7 - Where to find more information; The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS; Optional documentation
vii 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 Y...
Page 9 - Package contents; Thank you for purchasing the ASUS
1-1 ASUS VK191 Series LCD Monitor 1.2 Package contents Check your VK191 Series LCD monitor package for the following items:• LCD monitor• Support CD• Quick start guide• Power cord x1• VGA cable x1• DVI cable x1 (For some models)• USB cable x1• Audio cable x1 (For some models) If any of the above ite...
Page 10 - Monitor introduction; Front view
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view Base 1. Button: • 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 t...
Page 11 - Back view; VGA port; Rear connectors; Status
1-3 ASUS VK191 Series LCD Monitor 1.3.2 Back view 5. Power button/power indicator • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. 1. AC-IN port . This port connects the power connector from the bundled power cord. 2. USB 2.0 port. T...
Page 13 - Assembling the monitor base; To assemble the monitor base:; Adjusting the monitor; • You can adjust the monitor’s angle from -5 ̊ to 20 ̊.
2-1 ASUS VK191 Series LCD Monitor 2.1 Assembling the monitor base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table.2. Connect the base with the arm according to the below drawing. A click shows that the base has been connected successfully. We recommend that you co...
Page 14 - Detaching the arm/base
2-2 Chapter 2: Setup 2.3 Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm/base of the VK191 Series LCD 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. Remove the rubbers in the four screw holes (Figure...
Page 15 - Connecting the cables; Connect the cables as the following instructions:; To connect the power cord; : connect one end of the power cord securely to; To connect the USB cable; b. Connect the other end of the VGA/ DVI cable to your computer’s VGA/; To connect the audio cable (For those models with speakers); Turning on the monitor; Gather all the cables with the cable hook.
2-3 ASUS VK191 Series LCD Monitor 2.4 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, and the other end to a power outlet. • To connect the USB cable : connect one end ...
Page 16 - LifeFrame 2 software; Installation instructions
2-4 Chapter 2: Setup 2.6 LifeFrame 2 software ASUS VK191 provides the easy-to-use LifeFrame 2 software that can work with the webcam, allowing users to create their own photos or video clips. • LifeFrame 2 only supports Microsoft ® Windows ® Vista / XP Service Pack 2 operating systems. • The LifeFra...
Page 17 - This function contains five sub-functions; Scenery Mode; Saturation; Sharpness; sRGB
3-1 ASUS VK191 Series LCD Monitor 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure 2. Press and to navigate through the functions. Highlight and activate the desired function by pressing the MENU button. If the function selected has a sub- menu, press and again to navigate through the sub-m...
Page 18 - : reduces Horizonal-line noise and Vertical-line noise of the image
3-2 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3. Color Select the image color you like from this function. • Color Temp. : contains five color modes including Cool, Normal, Warm, sRGB, and User mode. • Skin Tone : contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish. In the User mode, colors of...
Page 21 - Problem
3-5 ASUS VK191 Series LCD Monitor 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. The power LED lights amber and there is no scre...
Page 22 - Supported operating modes; Resolution
3-6 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.4 Supported operating modes * Modes not listed in the table may not be supported. For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the table above. Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640 x 480 60 Hz 31.5 kHz 640 x 480 72 Hz 37.9 kHz...