ASUS VS197DE 18.5-Inches Black Computer Monitor Quick Start Guide

: June 11, 2024
: Asus

Table of Contents

ASUS VS197DE 18.5-Inches Black Computer Monitor
ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION
Technical Support
ADJUSTING THE MONITOR
DETACHING THE ARM/BASE
ASSEMBLING THE BASE
CONNECTING THE CABLES
SUPPORTED OPERATING MODES
Takeback Services
MONITOR INTRODUCTION
FAQ’s
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ASUS VS197DE 18.5-Inches Black Computer Monitor

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ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION

ASUS Computer International (America)

Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA
Fax: +1-510-608-4555
Website:http://usa.asus.com/

Technical Support

Telephone +1-812-282-2787 (English Only)
Online Support http://support.asus.com/

ADJUSTING THE MONITOR

DETACHING THE ARM/BASE

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ASSEMBLING THE BASE

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To assemble the monitor base:

Connect the base with the arm of the monitor and turn it clockwise. A click indicates that the base has been connected successfully.
Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you.

Warning: We recommend that you cover the table surface with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.

CONNECTING THE CABLES

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AC-IN port
Audio – in Port
DVI port
VGA port

SUPPORTED OPERATING MODES

A. Resolution
B. Refresh Rate
C. Horizontal Frequency

VS197

A| B| C
640 x 350| 70Hz| 31.469KHz
640 x 480| 60Hz| 31.469KHz
640 x 480| 67Hz| 35KHz
640 x 480| 72Hz| 37.861KHz
640 x 480| 75Hz| 31.469KHz
720 x 400| 70Hz| 31.469KHz
800 x 600| 56Hz| 35.156KHz
800 x 600| 60Hz| 37.879KHz
800 x 600| 72Hz| 48.077KHz
800 x 600| 75Hz| 46.875KHz
832 x 624| 75Hz| 49.725KHz
1024 x 768| 60Hz| 48.363KHz
1024 x 768| 70Hz| 56.476KHz
1024 x 768| 75Hz| 60.023KHz
1366 x 768| 60Hz| 47.712KHz

Takeback Services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for our customers to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries and other components as well as the packaging materials.
Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detail recycling information in different region.

MONITOR INTRODUCTION

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Button
- Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by long pressing this button for 2-4 seconds (for VGA mode only).
- Use this hotkey to switch from six video preset modes (Scenery Mode, Standard Mode, Theater Mode, Game Mode, Night View Mode, and sRGB Mode) with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. Exit the OSD menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD menu is active.
Button
Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected or move to the next function. This is also a hotkey for Contrast adjustment.
Button
Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected or move to the next function.This is also a hotkey for Volume adjustment.
MENU Button
Press this button to enter/select the icon (function) highlighted while the OSD menu is activated.
Button
Press this button to increase the value of the function selected or move to the previous function. This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment.
Button/ Power Indicator
Press this button to turn the monitor on/off.