Asus MK221H: instruction

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MK221 Series

LCD Monitor

Quick Start Guide

Safety information

• Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all the documentation that came

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with the package.

• Topreventreorshockhazard,neverexposethemonitortorainormoisture.

• The monitor should be operated only from the type of power source indicated

on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home,

consult your dealer or local power company.

• Use the appropriate power plug which complies with your local power standard.

• To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed computers

whichhaveappropriateconguredreceptaclesmarkedbetween100-240VAC.

• Ifyouencountertechnicalproblemswiththemonitor,contactaqualiedservice

technician or your retailer.

Monitor introduction

Front view Rear view

1.3 megapixel webcam

1.SPLENDID™*/Auto-adjust**/ExitMENUbutton

8.AC-inport

2.Volumehotkey/Decreasebutton

9.HDMIport(MK221Honly)

3.MENU/Enter/Selectionbutton

10.DVIport(MK221Honly)

4.Brightnesshotkey/Increasebutton

11.VGAport

5.Inputselectswitchbutton(MK221H)

12.Audiooutport

Auto-adjustbutton(MK221S)

13.Audioinport

6.Powerbutton

14.USB2.0port(upstream,for

7.LEDindicator

webcamandmicrophones)

* Hotkey for 5 video preset mode selection.

** Adjusts the image automatically by pressing the button for 2–3 seconds (MK221H only).

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Mic Array

Stereo speakers

(microphone x2)

(2Wx2)

Headphone

jack

Base

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13

12

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2 3 4 5 6

7

8

9

10

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Connecting the cables

Connectthecablesasshown:

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6

5

1

2

3

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1.Powercord

2.HDMIsignalcable(MK221Honly)

3.DVIsignalcable(MK221Honly)

4.VGAsignal cablesignal cablecable

5.Audio-outcable

6.Audio-incable

7.USB2.0cable

TheHDMIcableandaudio-outcablearepurchasedseparately.

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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.

Beforeyouconnectthecables,ensurethatyourPCisswitchedofforthepower

cord is unpluged from the wall socket.

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To connect the signal cables

:connectoneendofthesignalcable(s)to

the monitor, the other end to your computer or any other video device.

WhentheHDMI,DVI,andVGAcablesareconnectedsimultaneously,youcan

switch the input source from the

Input Select

itemoftheOSDfunctions,orby

using the hotkey onthefrontpanel(MK221Honly).

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To connect the audio cable

:connecttheaudiocablefromthemonitor’s

 audio-inporttothecomputer'saudio-outport.

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To connect to speakers:

Connectanaudio-outcablefromtheaudio-out

 portoftheLCDmonitortotheaudio-inportofyourspeakers.

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Built-in webcam with Mic Array support

Thebuilt-in1.3megapixelwebcamwitharraymicrophones(MicArraysupport)

allowsyoutotakepictures,haveavideoconference,orrecordaudio-videoclips.

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WhilechattingwithfriendsviaInternet-basedcommunicationtools,youcandirectly

show your vivid image and clear voice with this device.

System requirements

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• ApersonalcomputerwithPentium

III800MHzorhigherprocessor

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• Microsoft

Windows

Vista/XPServicePack2operatingsystems

• Minimum200MBfreeharddiskspacetoruntheprogram

• 128MBofRAMorabove

• Adisplaycardsupporting16-bithighcolormode

• MakesurethatthebundledUSB2.0cableisconnectedtoboththeLCD

monitorandyourPC.Otherwise,thewebcamwillnotbeactivated.

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• MakesurethatyouhaveinstalledtheWindows

Vista/XPServicePack2

or later versions before using the device.

Using the device

• ThedevicetransmitsimagesandsoundtoyourPCthroughtheUSB2.0port.

Therefore,makesurethatthebundledUSB2.0cableisconnectedtoboththe

LCDmonitorandyourPCbeforeyouusethedevice.

• Thewebcamisadjustableupwardanddownwardasshown.

Donotturnthewebcamupwardordownwardover30

˚

; doing so might damage

the webcam.

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-30˚–30˚

LifeFrame 2 software

ASUSMK221providestheeasy-to-useLifeFrame2softwarethatcanworkwith

the webcam, allowing users to create their own photos or video clips.

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• LifeFrame2onlysupportsMicrosoft

Windows

Vista/XPServicePack2

operating systems.

• TheLifeFrame2softwareisbundledinthesupportCD.

Installation instructions

 1. Closeallotherapplications.

 2. InsertthesupportCDintotheopticaldriveandruntheLifeFrame2 

program.

 3. Followtheon-screeninstructionstocompletetheinstallation

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

•Checkifthemonitorandthecomputerareinthe

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screen image

ONmode.

•Makesurethesignalcableisproperlyconnected

the monitor and the computer.

• Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of

the pins are bent.

•Connectthecomputerwithanotheravailable

monitor to check if the computer is

properly working.

Screen image is too light or dark •AdjusttheContrastandBrightnesssettingsvia

OSD.

Screenimageisnotcenteredorsizedproperly •Pressthe buttonfor2–3secondsto

automaticallyadjusttheimage(VGAinputonly).

•AdjusttheH-PositionorV-Positionsettingsvia

OSD(VGAinputonly).

Screen image bounces or a wave pattern is

•Makesurethesignalcableisproperly

present in the image

connected to the monitor and the computer.

•Moveawayelectricaldevicesthatmaycause 

electrical interference.

Screen image has color defects (white does not

• Inspect the signal cable and make sure that

lookwhite)

none of the pins are bent.

•Perform

All Reset

viaOSD.

•AdjusttheR/G/Bcolorsettingsorselectthe

ColorTemperatureviaOSD.

Screenimageisblurryorfuzzy •Pressthe buttonfor2–3secondsto

automaticallyadjusttheimage(VGAinputonly).

•AdjustthePhaseandClocksettingsviaOSD

(VGAinputonly).

Nosoundorsoundislow •Ensurethatthse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.

Webcam or array microphone is not working •MakesurethatyouhaveconnectedtheUSB2.0

cablesecurelytoboththeLCDmonitorandyour

computer.

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•MakesurethatyouusetheMicrosoft

Windows

Vista/XPServicePack2operatingsystems.

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Supported operating modes

Resolution

Vertical

Horizontal

Standard

Pixel

Frequency

Frequency

Frequency

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DOS

720x400 70Hz 31.47KHz 28.32MHz

VGA

640x480 60Hz 31.47KHz 25.18MHz

640x480 72Hz 37.90KHz 31.50MHz

640x480 75Hz 37.50KHz 31.50MHz

SVGA

800x600

56Hz 35.16KHz

36.00MHz

800x600 60Hz 37.90KHz 40.00MHz

800x600 75Hz 46.90KHz 49.50MHz

WVGA

848x480 60Hz 31.02KHz 33.75MHz

XGA

1024x768 60Hz 48.40KHz 65.00MHz

1024x768 70Hz 56.50KHz 75.00MHz

1024x768

75Hz

60.02KHz 78.75MHz

XGA+

1152x864 75Hz 67.50KHz 108.00MHz

WXGA

1280x800 60Hz 49.62KHz 83.375MHz

1280x720 60Hz 44.69KHz 74.375MHz

1280x768 60Hz 47.78KHz 79.50MHz

1280x768 75Hz 60.29KHz 102.25MHz

QVGA

1280x960 60Hz 60.00KHz 108.00MHz

SXGA

1280x1024 60Hz 64.00KHz 108.00MHz

1280x1024 75Hz 80.00KHz 135.00MHz

WXGA

1360x768 60Hz 47.71KHz 85.50MHz

WXGA+

1440x900 60Hz 55.94KHz 106.00MHz

1440x900 75Hz 70.64KHz 136.75MHz

WSXGA+

1680x1050 60Hz 65.29KHz 146.25MHz

(Primary)

* 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.

* This monitor supports full HD (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i/p) video contents from game consoles,

DVD players and other consumer video devices.

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