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ASUS LCD Monitor MX299Q

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the ASUS

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 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 monitor brings you!

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Package contents

Check your package for the following items:

  LCD Monitor

  Monitor Base

  Quick Start Guide

  Warranty Card

  1x Power Cord

  1x Power Adapter

  1x DVI Cable (Dual Link)

  1x HDMI Cable

  1x MHL Cable

  1x Audio Cable

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If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer 

immediately.

Summary of Contents for MX299Q

Page 1: ...MX299Q LCD Monitor User Guide ...

Page 2: ...RRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABIL...

Page 3: ...t interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiv...

Page 4: ...type of power source indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your dealer or local power company Use the appropriate power plug which complies with your local power standard Do not overload power strips and extension cords Overloading can result in fire or electric shock Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the monitor in any ...

Page 5: ...he screen may flicker during the initial use due to the nature of the fluorescent light Turn off the Power Switch and turn it on again to make sure that the flicker disappears You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use When the same image is displayed for hours an afterimage of the previous screen may remain after switching the image The screen w...

Page 6: ...e 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 documentation that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package ...

Page 7: ...wing experience With these features you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the monitor brings you 1 2 Package contents Check your package for the following items LCD Monitor Monitor Base Quick Start Guide Warranty Card 1x Power Cord 1x Power Adapter 1x DVI Cable Dual Link 1x HDMI Cable 1x MHL Cable 1x Audio Cable If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact ...

Page 8: ...ey to switch from six video preset modes Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode and sRGB with SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology Exit the OSD menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD menu is active 3 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 4 Button Press th...

Page 9: ...ous functions This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment 6 Input Select Button Use this hotkey to switch from input signal 7 Power Button Power Indicator Press this button to turn the monitor on off The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF ...

Page 10: ...1 4 Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1 3 2 Back view 2 1 5 6 4 3 8 7 1 DisplayPort 2 DC in Port 3 DVI Port 4 HDMI MHL Port 5 Audio in Port 6 Earphone out Port 7 Control Buttons 8 Kensington Lock ...

Page 11: ...to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel Alignment Grid QuickFit EXIT 2 Paper size Provides users to view their documents in real size on the screen QuickFit EXIT Letter 3 Photo size Provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen 3x5 2x2 4x6 QuickFit EXIT QuickFit EXIT 8x10 5x7 ...

Page 12: ...ble 2 Attach the base to the stand 3 Use a coin to lock the base to the stand tightly The monitor is now ready for connection 1 2 2 3 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor 2 2 Connecting cables Connect the cables you need based on the introductions on chapter 1 3 2 page 1 4 ...

Page 13: ...and signal cables Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on a clean table 2 Use a coin to unlock the base 3 Detach the base from the stand We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor Hold the base while removing the screw 1 2 2 3 ...

Page 14: ...wing 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 while changing its angle You can adjust the monitor s angle from 5 to 20 5 20 ...

Page 15: ... to navigate through the sub menu functions Highlight and activate the desired sub menu function by pressing the button 3 Press and to change the settings of the selected function 4 To exit the OSD menu press the button Repeat step 2 and step 3 to adjust any other function 3 1 2 OSD Function Introduction 1 Splendid This function contains six sub functions that you can select for your preference Ea...

Page 16: ...ng photos and graphics from PCs In the Standard Mode the Saturation Skin Tone Sharpness and ASCR functions are not user configurable In the sRGB Mode the Saturation Color Temp Skin Tone Sharpness Brightness Contrast and ASCR functions are not user configurable 2 Color Select the image color you like from this function MX299 Splendid Color Image Sound Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Bright...

Page 17: ...Blue are user configurable the adjusting range is from 0 100 3 Image Set the image related setting from this menu MX299 Splendid Color Image Sound Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control ASCR 50 60 Full OFF Sharpness Adjust the picture sharpness The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Trace Free Speed up the response time by Over Drive technology The adjusting ran...

Page 18: ...rt 5 Input Select Select the input source from DVI HDMI MHL or DisplayPort MX299 Splendid Color Image Sound Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup DVI HDMI MHL DisplayPort 6 System Setup Adjust the system configuration MX299 Splendid Color Image Sound Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup Information Splendid Demo Mode OFF OFF English ECO Mode OSD Setup Key Lock Power Indicator Language 1 2 ...

Page 19: ...event from being touched accidently Press and hold the MENU key for 5 seconds to enable or disable this Key Lock function Information Show the monitor information Language Select OSD language Information Display the monitor information Power Indicator Turn the power LED indicator on off Auto source detection Automatically detects the active source input A screen message pops up at turning on the p...

Page 20: ...playPort input Yes HDMI MHL Port Yes MHL 2 0 DVI Input Yes Dual Link Speaker Yes 3 W x 2 Earphone Yes 3 5 mm Mini jack Power Consumption Power On 55 W Energy Star 28 W Standby 0 5 W Power Off 0 5 W Tilt 5 20 Phys Dimension WxHxD 700 2 x 391 x 215 1 Box Dimension WxHxD 814 x 506 x 159 Net Weight Esti 5 5 kg Gross Weight Esti 8 1 kg Voltage Rating AC 100 240 V External Regulation Approvals Energy St...

Page 21: ...omputer is properly working Screen image is too light or dark Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD Screen image bounces or a wave pattern is present in the image Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to the monitor and the computer Move electrical devices that may cause electrical interference Screen image has color defects white does not look white Inspect the signal cab...

Page 22: ... 1024 60 Hz 63 981 KHz 1280 x 1024 75 Hz 79 976 KHz 1440 x 900 60 Hz 55 935 KHz 1680 x 1050 60 Hz 65 29 KHz 1680 x 1050 60 Hz 64 674 KHz 1920 x 1080 60 Hz 67 5 KHz 1920 x 1080 60 Hz 66 587 KHz 2560 x 1080 60 Hz 66 636 KHz CEA 861 Formats Supported Timing HDMI MHL and DisplayPort input Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640 x 480P 59 94 60 Hz 31 469 31 5 KHz 720 x 480P 59 94 60 Hz 31 469 ...

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