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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
General instruction OSD (On-Screen Display) menu ..........3-1 3.1.1 How to reconfigure ............3-1 3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction ..........3-1 ASUS EzLink Display (VW223B only) ......... 3-4 3.2.1 System requirements ............3-4 3.2.2 Installing ASUS EzLink Display: ........3-5 3.2.3 Using ASUS EzLink Display: ...........
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.
TCO Development Congratulations! The display you have just purchased carries the TCO’03 Displays label. This means that your display is designed, manufactured and tested according to some of the strictest quality and environmental requirements in the world. This makes for a high performance product, designed with the user in focus that also minimizes the impact on our natural environment.
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.
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.
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Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to http://www.asus.com Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer.
Thank you for purchasing the ASUS VW223 Series 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. With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual...
Press this button to increase the value of the function selected or move right/up to the previous function. • This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment. Button: • Use this hotkey to switch between the input sources (VGA and ASUS EzLink Display). Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by pressing this button for 2-4 seconds. Power Button / Power Indicator: • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off • The color definition of the power indicator is as VW223B. ASUS VW223 Series LCD Monitor...
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Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by pressing this button for 2-4 seconds. Power Button / Power Indicator: • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off • The color definition of the power indicator is as VW223B. Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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Use this hotkey to switch between the input sources (VGA and DVI). Power Button / Power Indicator: • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off • The color definition of the power indicator is as VW223B. ASUS VW223 Series LCD Monitor...
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Use this hotkey to switch between the input sources (VGA and DVI). Power Button / Power Indicator: • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off • The color definition of the power indicator is as VW223B. Chapter 1: Product introduction...
DVI port (VW223N, VW223T onlyl). This 24-pin port is for PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal connection. VGA port. This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection. USB 2.0 port (VW223B only). This port is for the built-in USB hub and ASUS EzLink Display connection. ASUS VW223 Series LCD Monitor...
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 It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the the viewing angle. ASUS VW223 Series LCD Monitor...
Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm/base of the VW223 Series LCD monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/base: Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. Remove the rubbers in the four screw holes (Figure 1). Use a screwdriver to remove the two screws on the arm (Figure 1), then slide out the arm/base to detach it from the monitor (Figure 2).
AC input port, and the other end to a power outlet. • To connect the USB cable (VW223B only): connect the B-type end of the USB cable to the monitor's USB port, and the A-type end to the computer's USB 2.0 port.
Night View Mode: best choice for dark-scene game or movie with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement. • In the Standard Mode, the Satuation and Sharpness functions are not user- configurable. • In the other modes, the sRGB function is not user-configurable. ASUS VW223 Series LCD Monitor...
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0 to 100. is a hotkey to activate this function (for those models without speakers). • ASCR: turns on/off the ASCR(ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function. • Sharpness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Saturation: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
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Input Select In this function, you can select from VGA, DVI (Only for some models), or EzLink (VW223B only) input source. System Setup Allow you to adjust the system. • Volume: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. is a hotkey to activate this function (for those models with speakers.).
PC to your LCD via a standard USB 2.0 cable. Without the necessity of purchasing additional graphics cards, EzLink Display supports up to 6 ASUS LCD monitors connected to a single PC, providing the flexibility for multi-screen applications.
Insert the support CD into the optical drive and select the EzLink Driver. Select the language of the software end user licence agreement and click I Accept. The software installation starts. When finished, click Yes to restart the computer. ASUS VW223 Series LCD Monitor...
Sets the location of the extended desktop Enables desktop extension Mirrors the content of the primary desktop to the extended desktop Turn off the mirror/extended display ® Launches the Windows Display Settings tool 3. ASUS EzLink Display (USB_XXXX-XXXXXXXXXXXX) Chapter 3: General Instruction...
Satellite Speaker 1W x 2 1W x 2 Features stereo stereo Convenient SPLENDID™ Yes (5 modes) Hotkeys Mode Select. Auto. Adjustment Yes (VGA mode) Brightness Adjustment Contrast Adjustment Volume Adjustment (continued on the next page) ASUS VW223 Series LCD Monitor...
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Specifications summary (continue) Model Name VW223B VW223S VW223D VW223N VW223T Input / Output PC Digital Input USB 2.0 PC Analogue D-Sub Input PC Audio Input 3.5mm 3.5mm (to built-in Mini-jack Mini-jack speakers) Microphone Input Earphone Output Power Power ON 65 W Consumption Power Saving <...
• Ensure that the audio cable is properly connected to the monitor and the computer • Adjust the volume settings of both your monitor and computer. • Ensure that the computer sound card driver is properly installed and activated. ASUS VW223 Series LCD Monitor...
Supported operating modes Horizontal Resolution Refresh Rate Standard Type Frequency 720 x 400 70 Hz 31.5 kHz 640 x 480 60 Hz 31.5 kHz Industry Standard 640 x 480 67 Hz 35.0 kHz 640 x 480 72 Hz 37.9 kHz VESA Standard 640 x 480 75 Hz...