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    PB258 Series LCD Monitor User Guide[...]

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    ii Copyright © 2015 ASUST eK 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 [...]

  • Page 3

    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 cause undesired operation. This equipmen[...]

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    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 in serious physical injury. • [...]

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    v WARNING Usageofotherthanspeciedhead-orearphonescanresultinhearing loss due to excessive sound pressures.[...]

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    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 the cord. • Cleaning. Turn your monitor[...]

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    vii Wheretond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 [...]

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    1-1 ASUS LCD Monitor PB 258 Series 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS ® 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 experience that the mo[...]

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    1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Assembling the monitor To assemble the monitor : 1. Placethedisplayatonaclothonthetable,assemblethebase according to the drawing and use a coin to turn the screw tight. 2. Put the cable clip inset the hole of stand, and adjust the monitor to the angle that is most com[...]

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    1-3 ASUS LCD Monitor PB 258 Series 1.4 Connect cables 1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor 2 1 5 3 DP VGA DVI HDMI/MHL 8 4 6 7 1. AC-IN Port 2. DVI Port 3. HDMI Port 4. DisplayPort 5. VGA Port 6. Audio - in Port 7. Earphone - out Port 8. Kensington Lock[...]

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    1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.5 Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Using the Controls button Use the control button in the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. 7 2 3 4 5 6 1 Standard Mode DisplayPort 2560x1440@60Hz Menu QuickFit Input Select Close Blue Light Filter Brightness 1. Power Button/Power Indicator: • Press this button t[...]

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    1-5 ASUS LCD Monitor PB 258 Series 4. Input Select Button: • Use this hotkey to switch from VGA, DVI, HDMI / MHL or DisplayPort input signal. 5. Close Button • Exit the OSD menu. 6. Shortcut key1 • This is a Shortcut key. The default setting is Brightness. 7. Shortcut key2 • This is a Shortcut key. The default setting is Blue Li[...]

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    1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.5.2 QuickFit Function The QuickFit function contains three patterns: (1) Grid (2) Paper size (3) Photo size. 1. Grid pattern: Facilitates designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel. Alignment Grid 2. Paper size: Provides users to view their documents in[...]

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    2-1 ASUS LCD Monitor PB 258 Series 2.1 Detaching the Quick Release stand (for VESA wall mount) The Quick Release Stand of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the Quick Release stand 1. Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on a clean table. 2. Use a screwdriver to remove t[...]

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    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themonitor’sanglefro[...]

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    3-1 ASUS LCD Monitor PB 258 Series 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 Howtorecongure PB258 Standard M ode DisplayPort Splendid Scenery mode C Blue Light Filter olor Standard Mode Image Theater Mode Input Select Sound Game Mode System Setup Night View Mode Shortcut sRGB Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode 2560x1440@60Hz 1. Press the MENU[...]

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    3-2 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction 1. Splendid This function contains eight sub-functions that you can select for your preference. Each mode has the Reset selection, allowing you to maintain your setting or return to the preset mode. PB258 Standard M ode DisplayPort Splendid Scenery mode C Blue Light Filter olor Stan[...]

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    3-3 ASUS LCD Monitor PB 258 Series 2. Blue Light Filter Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight PB258 Splendid C Blue Light Filter olor Image Input Select Sound System Setup Shortcut 2560x1440@60Hz Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Standard M ode DisplayPort • Level 0 : No change. • Level 1~4: The higher the[...]

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    3-4 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3. Color Select the image color you like from this function. PB258 2560x1440@60Hz Splendid Brightness Color Contrast Image Saturation Color Temp. Skin Tone Input Select Sound System Setup Shortcut Blue Light Filter Standard M ode DisplayPort • Brightness : The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Contrast[...]

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    3-5 ASUS LCD Monitor PB 258 Series 4. Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, ASCR, Position (VGA only), Focus (VGA only), and Auto Adjust (VGA only), from this main function. PB258 256 0x1440 @ 60Hz Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup Shortcut Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control ASCR Sound Position Focus AU[...]

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    3-6 Chapter 3: General Instruction 5. Sound Adjust the sound settings to your preference. PB258 2560x1440 @ 60Hz Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup Shortcut Sound Volume Source Mute Blue Light Filter Standard M ode DisplayPort • Volume : Adjusts the output volume level. • Mute : Mute the output volume. • Source : Adjusts [...]

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    3-7 ASUS LCD Monitor PB 258 Series 7. System Setup Adjuststhesystemconguration. PB258 2560x1440 @ 60Hz Splendid Color Image Input Select System Setup Shortcut Sound Splendid Demo Mode ECO Mode OSD Setup More Language Key Lock Information Blue Light Filter Power Indicator Standard M ode DisplayPort PB258 2560x1440 @ 60Hz Splendid Color I[...]

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    3-8 Chapter 3: General Instruction • Power Indicator : Turn the power LED indicator on/off. • More : Return the next page of System Setting. • Back : Return the previous page of System Setting. • Power Key Lock : To disable / enable power key • All Reset : Selects “ Yes ” to revert all settings to the factory default mo[...]

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    3-9 ASUS LCD Monitor PB 258 Series 8. Shortcut Selecting this option allows you to set two shortcut keys. PB258 2560x1440@60Hz Splendid Shortcut 1 Color Shortcut 2 Brightness Image Input Select Sound System Setup Shortcut Volume Color Temp Contrast AUTO Adjust Blue Light Filter Splendid Blue Light Filter Standard Mode DisplayPort • Shortcut 1 [...]

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    3-10 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.2 Specications Model PB258 Panel Size 25.0 ”W (63.44 cm) Max. Resolution 1920x1080 (VGA/MHL); 2560 x 1440 (DVI, HDMI, DP) Brightness (Typ.) 350 cd/m 2 Intrinsic Contrast Ratio (Typ.) ≥1000:1 Viewing Angle (CR>10) 178 °(V) / 178 °(H) Display Colors 16.7 M(True 8bit) Response Time 5 ms (Gray to Gra[...]

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    3-11 ASUS LCD Monitor PB 258 Series 3.3 T roubleshooting (F AQ) 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 Power Indicator function in main menu OSD. Select “ON” to turn on [...]

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    3-12 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.4 Supported Timing List VESA/IBM Modes Support Timing(VGA,DVI,HDMI/MHL and DisplayPort inputs) Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x350 70Hz 31.469kHz 640x480 60Hz 31.469kHz 640x480 67Hz 35kHz 640x480 75Hz 37.5kHz 720x400 70Hz 31.469kHz 800x600 56Hz 35.156kHz 800x600 60Hz 37.879kHz 800x600 72Hz 48.0[...]

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    3-13 ASUS LCD Monitor PB 258 Series CEA-861 Formats Supported Timings (HDMI/MHL and DisplayPort input) Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x480P 59.94 / 60Hz 31.469 / 31.5kHz 720x480P 59.94 / 60Hz 31.469 / 31.5kHz 720x576P 50Hz 31.25kHz 1280x720P 50Hz 37.5kHz 1280x720P 59.94 / 60Hz 44.955 /45kHz 1440x480P 59.94 / 60Hz 31.469 / 31.5kHz 1[...]