Asus MB16AP User Manual

ZenScreen Go MB16AP
Portable USB Monitor
Hybrid Signal Solution
User Guide
Table of contents
Notices ......................................................................................................... iii
Safety information ...................................................................................... iv
Care & cleaning ............................................................................................ v
Takeback services ...................................................................................... vi
Caution ........................................................................................................ vi
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Monitor introduction .................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1 Front view ........................................................................ 1-2
1.3.2 QuickFit Function ............................................................ 2-1
2.1 Monitor standing positions ......................................................... 2-2
2.2 Connect the USB monitor with system ...................................... 2-3
2.3 Announcements ........................................................................... 3-1
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu.................................................. 3-2
3.1.1 How to reconfigure .......................................................... 3-2
3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction .............................................. 3-3
3.2 Specifications ............................................................................. 3-12
3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) ............................................................... 3-13
3.4 Supported Timing List ............................................................... 3-14
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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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that 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 receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Safety information

• Before setting up this Portable USB Monitor, carefully read all the documentation that came with the package.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose this Portable USB Monitor to rain or moisture.
• Never try to open this Portable USB Monitor cabinet.
• Before using this Portable USB Monitor, make sure all cables are
correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place this Portable USB Monitor in any area where it may become wet. Place this Portable USB Monitor on a stable surface.
• Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into the slots on this Portable USB Monitor cabinet.
• If you encounter technical problems with this Portable USB Monitor, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
• This Portable USB Monitor is powered by USB port which complies with LPS and SELV circuit according to IEC60950-1:2005.
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Care & cleaning

• Cleaning. Turn your monitor off and unplug the cable. Clean the monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth dampened with mild cleaner.
• Avoid using a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone. Use a cleaner intended for use with the LCD. Never spray cleaner directly on the screen, as it may drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock.
The following symptoms are normal with the monitor:
• 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 will recover slowly or you can turn off the Power Switch for hours.
• When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your dealer or service center to fix it. Do not repair the screen by yourself!
Conventions used in this guide
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software 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.
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Takeback services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for our customers to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries and other components as well as the packaging materials.
Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detail recycling information in different region.

Caution

We suggest to use the attached pen or any pen or stick that can fit in the hole at the corner as a simple stand for the monitor.
Please reserve at least 10cm/4 inch of the pen at the back of the monitor to stabilize.
Please be noted the pen attached has no Touch function.
10 cm
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1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® Portable USB Monitor!
The latest ASUS Portable USB Monitor provides great portability and simplicity to your daily life, enhancing both of your viewing experience and style.

1.2 Package contents

Check your package for the following items:
Portable USB Monitor
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card
USB Type-C Cable
Smart cover
USB Type-C to A adapter
Pen
Power adapter
• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
• Inbox pen is not included in the warranty.
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1.3 Monitor introduction

1.3.1 Front view

Menu
Input Device
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1. Pen hole
• Use the attached pen to insert into the hole, the monitor can stand up directly without the smart cover.
2. Power
button/Power LED
• Press this button to turn the monitor on/off when connected to a valid source.
• The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table.
Status Description
Blue
Dark OFF
Red Charging Mode
Green Finished charging
ON/Standby mode
1
2
3. Menu button
• Press this button to enter the OSD menu.
• Press this button to show battery power when power LED is off.
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4. Shortcut
• This is a shortcut. Default is Input Device.
• Press this button to show battery power when power LED is off.
5. USB Type-C port
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1.3.2 QuickFit Function

3x5
4x6
The QuickFit function contains two patterns: (1) Grid (2) Photo size.
1. Grid pattern: Facilitates designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel.
Alignment grid 1 will be rotated automatically if auto rotation is enabled.
Alignment Grid1
Alignment Grid1
Alignment Grid1
Alignment Grid1
• Auto rotation function is only working under Windows OS by installing DisplayWidget software.
Alignment Grid2
2. Photo size: Provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen.
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2.1 Monitor standing positions

You can stand up the monitor by several positions with the smart cover.
A
B
C
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2.2 Connect the USB monitor with system

A
Type-C
or
B
driver
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4
Type-A
Type-C
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2
In case the computer does not support Type-C interface but only USB3.0 interface, please install the official driver from ASUS website firstly.
Please make sure the USB Type-C cable and Type-C to A adapter is connected between the USB monitor and the system.
• Please check ASUS website for latest driver and DisplayWidget software.
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2.3 Announcements

As this product and attached smart cover includes magnet in the structure, there could be potential risk to cause the damage of computer hard disc and objects that are sensitive to magnet.
Please ensure not to stack the product with the computer when computer is in use (power on or standby mode) otherwise the hard drive could possibly be influenced by the result of permanent data missing or the computer display could be switched off due to computer auto protection mechanism. When place this product together with computer in the bag, must have the computer power off to avoid possible hard drive damage problem.
We suggest you to fully charge the battery for 4 hours in first use.
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu

3.1.1 How to reconfigure
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Splendid
Standard Mode
sRGB Mode
Scenery Mode
Theater Mode
Game Mode
Night View Mode
Reading Mode
Darkroom Mode
ECO Mode
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1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu.
2. Press the button to toggle between options in the Menu. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted.
3. To select the highlighted item on the menu press the button.
4. Press the button to select the desired parameter.
5. Press the button to enter the slide bar and then use the button, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.
6. Select the to return to previous menu or to accept and return to previous menu.
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• :Get power form source when this icon is shown.
• Battery power
Chapter 3: General Instruction

3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction

1. Splendid
This function contains nine sub-functions that you can select for your preference.
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Splendid
Standard Mode
sRGB Mode
Scenery Mode
Theater Mode
Game Mode
Night View Mode
Reading Mode
Darkroom Mode
ECO Mode
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• Standard Mode: This is the best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology.
• sRGB Mode: This is the best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs.
• Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology.
• Theater Mode: This is the best choice for movie watching with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology.
• Game Mode: This is the best choice for game playing with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology.
• Night View Mode: This is the best choice for playing dark-scene game or watching dark-scene movie with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology.
• Reading Mode : This is the best choice for book reading.
• Darkroom Mode : This is the best choice for a weak ambient light
environmen.
• ECO Mode: Activate the ecology mode for power saving.
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• In the Standard Mode, the Saturation, SkinTone, Sharpness, and ASCR functions are not user-configurable.
• In the sRGB, the Saturation, Color Temp., SkinTone, Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast and ASCR functions are not user-configurable.
• In the Reading Mode, the Saturation, SkinTone, Sharpness, ASCR, contrast, and Color Temp functions are not user-configurable.
• In the ECO Mode, the Saturation, SkinTone, ASCR, Sharpness, contrast, and Brightness functions are not user-configurable.
2. Blue Light Filter
Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight.
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Blue Light Filter
Level 0
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Standard Mode USB 1920x1080@60Hz
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• Level 0: No change.
• Level 1~4: The higher the level,the more blue light will be reduced.
• When Blue Light Filter is activated,the default settings of Standard Mode will
be automatically imported.
• Between Level 1 to Level 3, the Brightness function is user-configurable.
• Level 4 is optimized setting. It is compliance with TUV Low Blue Light
Certification. The Brightness function is not user-configurable.
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Please refer to the following to alleviate eye strains:
• Users should take some time away from the display if working for long hours. It is advised to take short breaks (at least 5 mins) after around 1 hour of continuous working at the computer. Taking short and frequent breaks is more effective than a single longer break.
• To minimize eye strain and dryness in your eyes, users should rest the eye periodically by focusing on objects that are far away.
• Eye exercises can help to reduces eye strain. Repeat these exercises often. If eye strain continues please consult a physician. Eye exercises: (1) Repeating look up and down (2) Slowly roll your eyes (3) Move your eyes diagonal.
• High energy blue light may lead to eye strain and AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration). Blue light Filter to reduce 70% (max.) harmful blue light to avoiding CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome).
3. Color
Select the image color you like from this function.
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Color
Brightness
Contrast
Saturation
Color Temp.
Skin Tone
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• Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Saturation: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Color Temp.: Contains three preset color modes (Cool, Normal, Warm)
and User Mode.
• Skin Tone: Contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish.
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• In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are user­configurable; the adjusting range is from 0 ~ 100.
4. Image
You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, VividPixel and ASCR from this main function.
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Image
Sh arpn ess
Trace Free
Aspect Con trol
Vi vidP ixel
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SC R
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• Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Trace Free: Speeds up the response time by Over Drive technology. The adjusting range is from lower 0 to faster 100.
• Aspect Control: Adjusts the aspect ratio to “Full”, “4:3”,“1:1”.
• VividPixel: ASUS Exclusive Technology that brings lifelike visuals for
crystal-clear and detail-oriented enjoyment. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• ASCR: Select ON or OFF to enable or disable dynamic contrast ratio function.
5. System Setup
Adjusts the system configuration.
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• 4:3 is only available when input source is in 4:3 format.
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System Setup
Sp lend id De mo Mod e
Auto Rotation
Input Device Pop-up
Input Device
GamePlus
QuickFit
OS D Setup
More
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System Setup
Language
Key Lock
Information
Power Key Lock
All Reset
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• Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function.
• Auto Rotation: To enable/disable rotate image automatically.Please be noted that Auto rotation function is only working under Windows OS by installing DisplayWidget software
• Input Device Pop-up : To enable/disable Input Device, Power Supply form PC , and ECO Mode YES/NO message OSD WHENEVER in connection
• Input Device :
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Select “Mobile” if connect to mobile phone ( NO power supply function due to common mobile devices cannot provide enough power ). Select “PC” if connect to PC and then select “Power Supply from PC” with charging function. This function allows you to sustain the working time for longer.In PC sub-function, you can disable getting power form source by selecting “ No Need Power from PC”
• GamePlus: The GamePlus Function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games. Particularly, Chrosshair function is specially designed for new gamers or beginners interested in First Person Shooter (FPS) games.
To active GamePlus:
• Select ON to enter the GamePlus main menu.
• Press to select between Chrosshair, Timer and Display Alignment
function.
• Press to confirm the function you choose. Select to go off, and
exit.
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GamePlus main menu
GamePlus
Crosshair
Practive Mode
GamePlus-Crosshair
GamePlus-Timer
Timer Display Alignment
Position
• QuickFit: See page 1-3 for details.
• OSD Setup: Adjusts the OSD Timeout, DDC/CI, and Transparency of
the OSD screen.
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• Language: Select OSD language. The selections are: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Poland, Czech, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Portugal, Turkey, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Thai and Indonesian.
• More: Return the next page of System Setting.
• Key Lock: Disable all key functions. Pressing the menu button for more
than five seconds to disable key lock function.
• Information:Displays the monitor information.
• Power Key Lock: To disable / enable power key.
• All Reset: Selects “Yes” to revert all settings to the factory default mode.
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6. Shortcut
Selecting this option allows you to set shortcut key.
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Shortcut
Blue Light Filter
Splendid
Brightness
Contrast
Auto Rotation
Color Temp.
QuickFit
Input Device
Standard Mode USB 1920x1080@60Hz
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• Shortcut : User can select from “Blue Light Filter” “Splendid”, “Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Auto Rotation”, “Color Temp.”, “QuickFit”, “Input Device” and set as shortcut key.
7. MyFavorite
Load/Save all settings on the monitor.
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MyFavorite
Setting 1
Setting 2
Setting 3
Setting 4
Standard Mode USB 1920x1080@60Hz
Load
Save
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3.2 Specifications
Model MB16AP
Panel Size 15.6” (16:9, 39.62cm) wide screen
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Brightness (Typ.) 220 cd/m
Contrast (Typ.) 800:1
Display Colors 262 K
Digital Input DisplayPort™ Alt Mode for USB Type-C™
Colors Dark Gray
Power Consumption ≦ 9 W
Operating Temp. 0° ~ 40°
Phys. Dimension (WxHxD) 359.7 x 226.4 x 8.0 mm
Box Dimension (WxHxD) 485 x 305 x 76 mm
Net Weight (Esti.) 0.86 kg
Gross Weight (Esti.) 3.1 kg
UL/cUL, CB, CE, CCC, KCC, FCC, BSMI, EAC(CU),
Regulation Approvals
Voltage Rating
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
RCM, VCCI, J-Moss, UkrSEPRO, RoHS, WEEE,
Windows 7 & 8.1 & 10 WHQL, Blue light filter, Flicker
freeVietnam MEPS, BIS
5 - 9V , 2.0A
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3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ)

Problem Possible Solution
Power LED is not ON
The power LED lights blue and there is no screen image
Screen image is too light or dark
Screen image bounces or a wave pattern is present in the image
Screen image has color defects (white does not look white)
显示器自动关机 • 电池电量为0%会自动关机,请接上ASUS变压
信号源显示为供电状态 • 显示器会从信号源端抽取些许电源,此为正常
• 按 按钮,检查显示器是否处于开机模 式.
• 检查OSD 主菜单“电源指示灯”功能,并选 择“启用”选项以打开电源LED灯。
• 检查Tyoe-C是否有与信号源链接。
• 检查信号源是否处于开机模式。
• 接上ASUS变压器,检查是否电池电力不足,若 电池电力不足,请充电再使用。
• Check if the monitor and the computer are in the ON mode.
• Make sure the USB Type-C cable is properly connected between the Portable USB Monitor and the computer.
• Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of the pins are bent.
• Connect the computer with another available monitor to check if the computer is properly working.
• Adjust the Brightness settings via the button.
• Make sure the USB Type-C cable is properly
connected between the Portable USB Monitor and the computer.
• Move electrical devices that may cause electrical interference.
• Inspect the USB Type-C cable and make sure that none of the pins are bent.
器,检查是否电池电力不足,若电池电力不 足,请充电再使用。
• 检查是否信号源进入休眠,当休眠时间超 过15秒,显示器会自动关机,以节省电力消 耗。
现象。
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3.4 Supported Timing List

PC Supported Primary Timing
Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency
640x480 60Hz 31.469kHz
800x600 60Hz 37.879kHz
1024x768 60Hz 48.363kHz
1280x960 60Hz 60kHz
1280x1024 60Hz 63.981kHz
1440x900 60Hz 55.935kHz 1680x1050 60Hz 65.29kHz 1920x1080 60Hz 67.5kHz
VESA Modes, User Available Timing
Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency
848x480 60Hz 31.02kHz 1280x720 60Hz 44.772kHz 1280x800 60Hz 49.702kHz
1920x1080 60Hz 66.587kHz
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