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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.
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. • Cleaning.
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Assembling the monitor base Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. Attach the base to the arm and fix with the screw to join them tightly. You can easily tighten the screw by fingers. Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you. • We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.
Connect cables 1.4.1 Rear of the LCD monitor HDMI-1 HDMI-2 R31018 HDMI-1 HDMI-2 Speaker Controls button HDMI ports VGA port Audio-IN port Earphone jack DC-IN port Kensington Lock ASUS LCD Monitor MX259H Series...
Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Using the Controls button Use the controls button on the back of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Button: • Activates the QuickFit function. (Please refer to 1.5.2 QuickFit Function). Button: • Press this hotkey to switch from eight video preset modes (Scenery Mode, Standard Mode, Theater Mode, Game Mode, Night View Mode, sRGB Mode, Reading Mode, and Darkroom Mode) with SPLENDID™...
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VGA or HDMI cable with the monitor. Power Button/Power Indicator: • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the table below. Status Description White Orange Standby / Power saving ASUS LCD Monitor MX259H Series...
1.5.2 QuickFit Function The QuickFit function contains three patterns: (1) Grid (2) Paper size (3)Photo size. QuickFit has three patterns: Grid pattern: Facilitates designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel. Alignment Grid Paper size: Provides users to view their documents in real size on the screen.
Detaching the base To detach the base, perform the following: Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on a clean table. Use your fingers to loosen the screw located at the bottom of the base, and remove the base from the stand. Or, you may directly use a screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the base to the stand, and detach the base from the stand.
OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure MX259 Splendid Scenery Mode Blue Light Filter Standard Mode Theater Mode Color Image Game Mode Input Select Night View Mode System Setup sRGB Move Menu Exit Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. Press to navigate through the functions.
SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement. • Game Mode: This is the best choice for games playing with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement. • Night View Mode: This is the best choice for dark-scene games or movies with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement. ASUS LCD Monitor MX259H Series...
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• sRGB Mode: This is the best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs. • Reading Mode: This is the best choice for book reading with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • Darkroom Mode: This is the best choice for a weak ambient light environmen with SPLENDID™...
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Cool, Normal, Warm, and User Mode. • In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are user- configurable; the adjusting range is from 0 ~ 100. • Skin Tone: Select the desired skin tone. Available options: Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish. ASUS LCD Monitor MX259H Series...
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Image You can adjust Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, ASCR, Position (VGA only), and Focus (VGA only) from this menu. MX259 Splendid Sharpness Blue Light Filter Trace Free Aspect Control Full Color ASCR Image Position Input Select System Setup Focus Move Menu Exit...
System Setup Move Menu Exit System Setup Adjust the system configuration. MX259 Splendid Splendid Demo Mode Blue Light Filter Volume ECO Mode Color Image OSD Setup Input Select Language English System Setup Information Move Menu Exit (Page 1/2) ASUS LCD Monitor MX259H Series...
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MX259 Splendid All Reset Blue Light Filter Color Image Input Select System Setup Move Menu Exit (Page 2/2) • Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function. • Volume: Adjust the earphone output volume level. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
UL/cUL, CB, CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI, CU, RCM, VCCI, Energy Star® 6.0, China Energy Label, ISO 9241-307, Regulation approvals E-standby, Win 7 & 8.1 WHQL, HDMI, EuP, RoHS, WEEE *Adaptor has PSE Regulation approvals. *Specifications subject to change without notice. ASUS LCD Monitor MX259H Series...
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 adapter and power cable are properly connected to the monitor and the power outlet. The power LED lights amber and • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the there is no screen image...
SVGA 832x624@75Hz 1152 x 667 49.714 74.533 57.27 * 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. 3-10 ASUS LCD Monitor MX259H Series...