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Chapter 3: General Instruction

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Specifications

Model

PB298Q

Panel Size

29” W (73.025 cm)

Max. Resolution

2560 x 1080

Brightness (Typ.)

300 cd/m

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Intrisinc Contrast Ratio (Typ.)

1000:1

Dynamic Contrast Ratio (Typ.)

80,000,000:1

Viewing Angle (CR=10)

178°(H) / 178°(V)

Color Saturation (NTSC)

72% sRGB

Display Colors

16.7 Millions

Response Time (Typ.)

5 ms (Gray to Gray)

DisplayPort input

Yes

HDMI input

Yes

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: < 31 W 

Standby: < 0.5 W 

Power Off: < 0.5 W

Power Saving Mode

< 0.5 W

Power Off Mode 

< 0.5 W

Tilt

-5° ~ +20°

Swivel

-60° ~ +60°

Height Adjustment

150 mm

Phys. Dimension (WxHxD)

700 x 376(lowest) x 218 mm

Box Dimension (WxHxD)

804 x 437 x 253 mm

Net Weight (Esti.)

8.5 kg

Gross Weight (Esti.)

11.7 kg

Voltage Rating

AC 100 ~ 240 V

Regulation approvals

Energy Star 6.0, UL/cUL, CB, CE, EuP, FCC, 

CCC(5,000m), BSMI, Gost-R, C-Tick, VCCI, RoHS, 

WEEE, Windows 7 and 8 WHQL, TCO 6.0,  

EPEAT Gold, PSE, HDMI1.4, DP1.2

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Summary of Contents for PB298Q

Page 1: ...PB298Q LCD Monitor User Guide ...

Page 2: ...F 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 LIABILITY FOR AN...

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: ...ce 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 and Stand Quick Start Guide Warranty Card 1x Power Cord 1x DVI Cable Dual Link 1x HDMI Cable 1x DisplayPort Cable 1x Audio Cable 1x Cable Clip 4x Screws If any of the above items is damaged or miss...

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 7 1 AC in Port 2 DisplayPort 3 DVI Port 4 HDMI Port 5 Audio in Port 6 Earphone out Port 7 Kensington Lock Slot ...

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: ...ver not included and 4 screws taken out of the package to lock the stand to the monitor tightly 3 Attach the base to the stand 4 Use your fingers to lock the base to the stand tightly 1 2 3 4 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor 5 Insert the cable clip to the slots on the stand Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for yo...

Page 13: ...d stand 1 Disconnect power and signal cables Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on a clean table 2 Use your fingers to loosen the screw that lock the the base 3 Detach the base from the stand 4 Loosen 4 screws that locked 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 3 2 4 ...

Page 14: ...ost comfortable for you Hold the base to prevent the monitor from falling when you change its angle You can tilt the monitor from 5 to 20 swivel from 60 to 60 and lift the monitor s height for about 150mm 5 20 60 60 150mm It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle It is not recommended to have the monitor tilted under the pivot mode ...

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 PB298 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 PB298 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: ...t 5 Input Select Select the input source from DVI HDMI or DisplayPort PB298 Splendid Color Image Sound Input Select Move Menu Exit System Setup DVI HDMI DisplayPort 6 System Setup Adjust the system configuration PB298 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 All Reset ON Language ...

Page 19: ...t DDC CI and Transparency of the OSD screen Key Lock Select On to lock all the button functions including the Power Button Press and hold the 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 All Reset Select Yes to revert...

Page 20: ... Link Speaker Yes 3 W x 2 Earphone Yes 3 5 mm Mini jack Power Consumption Power On 55 W Energy Star 31 W Standby 0 5 W Power Off 0 5 W Power Saving Mode 0 5 W Power Off Mode 0 5 W Tilt 5 20 Swivel 60 60 Height Adjustment 150 mm Phys Dimension WxHxD 700 x 376 lowest x 218 mm Box Dimension WxHxD 804 x 437 x 253 mm Net Weight Esti 8 5 kg Gross Weight Esti 11 7 kg Voltage Rating AC 100 240 V Regulatio...

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: ...x 1024 75 Hz 79 976 KHz 1366 x 768 60 Hz 47 712 KHz 1440 x 900 60 Hz 55 935 KHz 1440 x 900 75 Hz 49 725 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 and DisplayPort input Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640 x 480P 59 94 60 Hz 31 469 31 5 KHz 720 x ...

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