Asus Pa246q User Guide

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Alignment	Grid
2.	Paper	size
QuickFit	provides 	numerous 	commonly 	used 	standard 	paper 	sizes 	for 	users 	to 	view	
their	documents	in	real	size	on	the	screen.
A4Letter
3.	Photo	size
The	various	real	photo	sizes	displayed	in	the	QuickFit	function	provides	
photographers	and	other	users	to	accurately	view	and	edit	their	photos	in	real	size	
on the screen.
Photo	4x6,	3x5,	2x2Photo	8x10,	5x7
  
						

							1-6Chapter	1:	Product	introduction
  
						

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2.1 Detaching the arm/base  
 (for VESA wall mount)
The	detachable	 arm/base	of	this	 monitor	 is	specially	 designed	 for	VESA	 wall	mount.
To	detach	the	arm/base:
1.  Have the front of the monitor face down on a table.
2.	 Use	 a	screwdriver	 to	remove	 the	four	 screws	 on	the	 arm	 (Figure	 1),	and	 then	
detach	the	arm/base	from	the	monitor	(Figure	2).
We	recommend	that	you	cover	the	table	surface	with	soft	cloth	to	prevent	damage	to	the	monitor.
(Figure	1)(Figure	2)
  
						

							2-2Chapter	2:	Setup
2.2 Adjusting the monitor
•		For	optimal	viewing,	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	when	you	change	its	angle.
•		You	can	adjust	the	monitor’s	angle	from	+20˚	to	-5˚	and	it	allows	60˚	swivel 
adjustment	from	either	left	or	right.	You	can	also	adjust	the	monitor’s	height	
within	+/-	10	cm.
10cm
+20° ~ -5°
60° 
0° 60° 
         
Pivoting the monitor
1. Lift	the	monitor	to	the	highest	position.
2. Tilt	the	monitor	to	its	maximum	angle.
3. Pivot	the	monitor	clockwise	to	the	angle	you	need.
+20° ~ -5°
It	is	normal	that	the	monitor	slightly	shakes	while	you	adjust	the	viewing	angle.	
(Tilt)(Swivel)(Height	adjustment)
  
						

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2.3 Connecting the cables
1.	 Connect	the	cables	as	the	following	instructions:
•	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.	
•	To connect the VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort cable:	
a. Plug	one	end	of	the	VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort	cable	to	the	monitor’s	
VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort	jack.
b. Connect	the	other	end	of	the	VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort	cable	to	your	
computer's	VGA/HDMI/DVI/DisplayPort	jack.
c. Tighten	the	two	screws	to	secure	the	VGA/DVI	connector.
•	To use the earphone:	connect	the	end	with	plug	type	to	the	monitor’s	
earphone	jack	when	an	HDMI	or	DisplayPort	signal	is	fed.
•	To use the USB ports:	Plug	the	smaller	end	(type	B)	of	the	USB	upstream	
cable	to	the	monitor’s	USB	upstream	port,	and	the	larger	end	(type	A)	to	your	
computer’s	USB	port.	That	will	enable	the	USB	ports	and	card	reader	on	the	
monitor to work.
When	these	cables	are	connected,	you	can	choose	the	desired	signal	from	the	
Input	Select	item	in	the	OSD	menu.
2.4 Turning on the monitor
Press the power button 	.	 See	 page	 1-2	for	the	 location	 of	the	 power	 button.	 The	
power indicator 	lights	up	in	white	to	show	that	the	monitor	is	ON.
  
						

							2-4Chapter	2:	Setup
  
						

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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 
3.1.1  How to reconfigure
1. Press	the	MENU	button	to	activate	the	OSD	menu.
2. Press ,	and		to	navigate	through	the	functions.	Highlight	the	
desired	function	and	press	the	MENU	button	to	activate	it.	If	the	function	
selected	has	a	sub-menu,	press  and 	again	to	navigate	
through	the	sub-menu	functions.	Highlight	the	desired	sub-menu	function	and	
press	the	MENU	button	to	activate	it.	
3. Press ,	and	 to	change	the	settings	of	the	selected	function.
4. To	exit	 and	 save	 the	OSD	 menu,	 press	the		button	 repeatedly	 until	the	
OSD menu disappears. To	adjust	other	functions,	repeat steps 1-3.
3.1.2  OSD function introduction
1. Splendid
This	function	contains	six	sub-functions	you	can	select	for	your	preference.	
Each	mode	has	the	Reset	selection,	allowing	you	to	maintain	your	setting	or	
return to the preset mode.
•	Standard Mode:	best	choice	for	document	editing	with	SPLENDID™	
Video	Enhancement.
•	sRGB Mode:	compatible	with	sRGB	color	space,	sRGB	mode	is	the	best	
choice	for	document	editing.
  
						

							3-2Chapter	3:	OSD	(On-Screen	Display)	menu	
Color 
Space
White PointPrimaries
XwYwXrYrXgYgXbYb
sRGB0.31270.3290.640.330.30.60.150.06
•	Adobe RGB Mode:	compatible	with	Adobe	RGB	color	space.
Color 
Space
White PointPrimaries
XwYwXrYrXgYgXbYb
Adobe 
RGB0.31270.3290.640.330.210.710.150.06
•	Scenery Mode:	best	choice	for	scenery	photo	display	with	SPLENDID™	
Video	Enhancement.
•	Theater Mode:	best	choice	for	movies	with	SPLENDID™	Video	
Enhancement.
•	User Mode:	More	items	are	adjustable	in	the	Color	menu.
  
						

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FunctionStandard 
Mode
sRGB	
Mode
Adobe	
RGB	
Mode
Scenery	
Mode
Theater 
Mode
User	
Mode
BrightnessYesYesYesYesYesYes
ContrastYesNoNoYesYesYes
SaturationNoNoNoYesYesYes
HueNoNoNoNoNoYes
Color TemperatureYesNoNoYesYesNo
GammaYesNoNoNoNoYes
Advanced	
Setting
Six-axis	
HueNoNoNoNoNoYes
Six-axis	
SaturationNoNoNoNoNoYes
GainNoNoNoNoNoYes
OffsetNoNoNoNoNoYes
2. Color 
Set	a	desired	color	setting	from	this	menu.	
•	Brightness:	the	adjusting	range	is	from	0	to	100.		is	a	hotkey	to	
activate this function.
•	Contrast:	the	adjusting	range	is	from	0	to	100.		is	a	hotkey	to	
activate this function.
•	Saturation:	the	adjusting	range	is	from	0	to	100.	
•	Hue:	shifts	the	image	color	between	green	and	purple.
•	Color Temp.:	contains	3	modes	including	9300K,	6500K	and	5000K.
•	Gamma:	allows	you	to	set	the	color	mode	to	2.2	or	1.8	(D50).
•	Advanced Setting:	
* 6-axis	Hue	adjustment.	
  
						

							3-4Chapter	3:	OSD	(On-Screen	Display)	menu	
* 6-axis	Saturation	adjustment.	
* Adjusts	the	gain	levels	for	R,	G,	B.
* Adjusts	the	black	level	offset	values	for	R,	G,	B.
•	Color Reset:	
* Current	Splendid	color	mode	reset: 
Resets	the	color	settings	of	current	color	mode	to	the	factory	
default value.
* All	Splendid	color	mode	reset: 
Resets	the	color	settings	of	all	color	modes	to	the	factory	default	
value.
3. Image
Set	the	image	related	setting	from	this	menu.
•	Sharpness:	the	adjusting	range	is	from	0	to	100.
•	Aspect Control:	adjusts	the	aspect	ratio	to	full,	4:3,	1:1,	or	OverScan	
(only	available	for	the	HDMI	input).	
•	ASCR:	turns	on/off	the	ASCR	(ASUS	Smart	Contrast	Ratio)	function.