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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.
Table of contents Notices ... v Safety information ... vi Care and cleaning ... vii Package contents ... ix Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ... 1-1 Features ... 1-1 Monitor introduction ... 1-2 Front view ... 1-2 Side view ... 1-4 Rear view ...
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.
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.
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.
Package contents Check your PG221 LCD monitor package for the following items: LCD monitor Support CD Quick Start Guide Warranty card 1 x Power cord 1 x VGA-Audio-Microphone-USB 4-in-1 cable 1 x DVI cable 1 x RCA cable 1 x Rear connector cover If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS The LCD monitor features high-quality audio technology, including a 15W ASUS Power Bass System and the most advanced SRS TruSurround XT™ sound effect which help provide vivid melody, enhancing your audio enjoyment while you watch movies, play games, or listen to music! The widescreen design provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display.
Monitor introduction Front view Stereo speakers (5Wx2) Base Touch sensors The touch sensors are sensitive. Slightly touch the item you want to enable. Do not press the front panel too hard to prevent damage to the panel and the sensors. Sensor: •...
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Touch this sensor to increase the value of the function selected or move to the next function. • This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment. Power sensor/LED indicator • Touch this sensor to turn the monitor on/off. Status Blue Amber ASUS PG221 LCD Monitor Description Standby mode...
Side view SRS On/Off button. Press this button to turn on/off the SRS sound effect. USB 2.0 ports. These three Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. Microphone port. This port connects a microphone with a stereo mini-plug (3.5mm).
4. L/R Audio ports + YPbPr ports 5. L/R Audio ports + Video port + S-Video port 6. Line-in port 7. USB port (Upstream) 8. Microphone-output port 9. Woofer port ASUS PG221 LCD Monitor 15W ASUS Power Bass System Connectors Kensington lock...
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To close the rear connector cover: Align the cover to the six slots near • the ports and close the cover carefully. A click indicates that the cover has been closed successfully. The supplied VGA-audio-microphone-USB 4-in-1 cable combines the VGA cable, audio cable, microphone cable, and USB cable. ASUS PG221 LCD Monitor...
Before you connect the cables, ensure that your PC is switched off or the power cord is unpluged from the wall socket. 2.1.1 Connecting to a computer with VGA/DVI ports: 1. Connect one end (VGA/audio(gray)/microphone(red)/USB connectors) of the supplied 4-in-1 cable to the LCD monitor’s corresponding ports (VGA/Line-in(gray)/microphone-out(red)/USB ports).
Grasp the top of the monitor and adjust the tilt within -5º to 20º. The swivel base allows you to turn the monitor left/right up to 120º. ASUS PG221 LCD Monitor . See page 1-2 for the location of the power lights up in blue to show that the monitor is ON.
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If the frequency is not correct, the screen shows vertical stripes and the image is not proportional. • ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function allows the monitor to enhance dynamic contrast ratio during video playback. ASUS PG221 LCD Monitor sensor.
To install the webcam driver: 1. Close all other applications first. 2. Insert the support CD into the optical drive and run the ASUS USB2.0 Webcam program. The default webcam resolution is 640 x 480. If you want to change the default resolution to meet different kinds of application programs, go to C:\WINDOWS\ ASUS USB2.0 Webcam and activate the program named LiveCam to modify the...
3D stereo experience. SRS TruSurround XT™ stereo surround sound effect is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. Trusurround technology is incorporated under lincense from SRS Labs, Inc. ASUS PG221 LCD Monitor...
Screen image is blurry or fuzzy No sound or sound is low Webcam is not working USB devices work abnormally ASUS Power Bass System is not working Possible Solution • Touch the sensor to check if the monitor is in the ON mode.
Power consumption Dimension (W x H x D) Net weight Accessories Regulation approvals * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS PG221 LCD Monitor 22” Widescreen panel TFT LCD (anti-reflection glare type) WSXGA+ 1680 x 1050 0.282 mm 300 cd/m (typ.)/ 350 cd/m...
Supported operating modes Resolution Standard Frequency SVGA WVGA XGA+ WXGA QVGA SXGA WXGA WXGA+ WSXGA+ (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. Vertical Frequency 720 x 400...