Page 2 - Table of contents; How to reconfigure; Specifications
ii Copyright © 2021 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept...
Page 3 - iii; Notices; Federal Communications Commission Statement; NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR certified.; This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the factory
iii 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 c...
Page 4 - iv; Declaration of Conformity; This device complies with the requirements set out in the Council; WEEE Symbol Statement
iv Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (2014/30/EU), Low-voltage Directive (2014/35/EU), ErP Directive (2009/125/EC) and RoHS directive (2...
Page 5 - Safety information; To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose this Portable USB; WARNING
v 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 th...
Page 6 - considerations as above should be applied.
vi ALWAYS ensure the product is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture.ALWAYS educate children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the product or its controls.ALWAYS route cords and cables connected to your product so they cannot be tripped over, pulled or grabbed.NEVER...
Page 7 - vii; The following symptoms are normal with the monitor:; Optional documentation
vii 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 us...
Page 8 - viii; Takeback services; for detail; Product information fro EU energy label
viii 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 ma...
Page 9 - ASUS USB Type-C Monitor MB166C; Package contents
1-1 ASUS USB Type-C Monitor MB166C 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 fo...
Page 10 - Monitor introduction; Front view; Status; • Press this button to enter the OSD menu.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 1 3 2 4 Menu Brightness 1. Power button/Power LED • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off.• The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. Status Description Blue ON Amber Standby mode Dark OFF 2...
Page 11 - QuickFit Function; Alignment Grid1; DisplayWidget software.; Alignment Grid2; Photo size: Provides photographers and other users to accurately
1-3 ASUS USB Type-C Monitor MB166C 1.3.2 QuickFit Function 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 automat...
Page 12 - Monitor standing positions
2-1 ASUS USB Type-C Monitor MB166C 2.1 Monitor standing positions You can stand up the monitor by several positions with the protective sleeve. A B A B
Page 13 - Connect the USB monitor with system; Please make sure the host system connected supports USB Type C
2-2 Chapter 2: Setup 2.2 Connect the USB monitor with system Type-C Please make sure the host system connected supports USB Type C “DisplayPort™ Alt Mode ” & USB Type C cable is correctly connected between USB monitor and the host system.
Page 14 - Splendid
3-1 ASUS USB Type-C Monitor MB166C 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure Reading ModeDarkroom Mode Splendid Standard ModesRGB Mode Game ModeNight View Mode Theater Mode Scenery Mode sRGB Mode Type C 1920x1080@60Hz ASUS MB166C S 1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu.2....
Page 15 - Chapter 3: General Instruction; OSD Function Introduction; Contrast and ASCR functions are not user-configurable.
3-2 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction 1. Splendid This function contains eight sub-functions that you can select for your preference. Reading ModeDarkroom Mode Splendid Standard ModesRGB Mode Game ModeNight View Mode Theater Mode Scenery Mode sRGB Mode Type C 1920x1080@6...
Page 16 - Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight.; Blue Light Filter; • Level 0
3-3 ASUS USB Type-C Monitor MB166C 2. Blue Light Filter Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight. S Blue Light Filter Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 0 sRGB Mode Type C 1920x1080@60Hz ASUS MB166C • Level 0 : No change. • Level 1~4 : The higher the level,the more blue li...
Page 17 - Select the image color you like from this function.; Color; and
3-4 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3. Color Select the image color you like from this function. Color S Brightness Contrast Saturation Color Temp. Skin Tone sRGB Mode Type C 1920x1080@60Hz ASUS MB166C • Brightness : The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Contrast : The adjusting range is from 0 to ...
Page 18 - • 4:3 is only available when input source is in 4:3 format
3-5 ASUS USB Type-C Monitor MB166C 4. Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, VividPixel and ASCR from this main function. S Sharpness Aspect Control VividPixel A Trace Free SCR Image sRGB Mode Type C 1920x1080@60Hz ASUS MB166C • Sharpness : Adjusts the picture sharpnes...
Page 19 - Adjusts the system configuration.; System Setup; • Splendid Demo Mode; : Activate the demo mode for the Splendid; Windows OS; by
3-6 Chapter 3: General Instruction 5. System Setup Adjusts the system configuration. S S QuickFit plendid Dem o M ode ECO M ode O SD Setup More GamePlus Language Auto Rotation System Setup sRGB Mode Type C 1920x1080@60Hz ASUS MB166C S System Setup Power Indicator OFF Key Lock Information Power Key L...
Page 20 - • GamePlus; : The GamePlus Function provides a toolkit and creates a; ON; to enter the GamePlus main menu.; product page to download and install.
3-7 ASUS USB Type-C Monitor MB166C • 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 (FP...
Page 21 - GamePlus main menu; • QuickFit; : Activate the ecology mode for power saving.; • OSD Setup; of
3-8 Chapter 3: General Instruction GamePlus main menu GamePlus Timer Display Alignment Crosshair （ Practive Mode ） GamePlus-Crosshair GamePlus-Timer Position • QuickFit : See page 1-3 for details. • ECO Mode : Activate the ecology mode for power saving. • OSD Setup : Adjusts the OSD Timeout , DDC/CI...
Page 23 - Selecting this option allows you to set shortcut key.; • Shortcut; : User can select from “Blue Light Filter” “Splendid”,
3-10 Chapter 3: General Instruction 6. Shortcut Selecting this option allows you to set shortcut key. S Shortcut Blue Light Filter SplendidBrightness Contrast Auto Rotation Color Temp.QuickFit GamePlus sRGB Mode Type C 1920x1080@60Hz ASUS MB166C • Shortcut : User can select from “Blue Light Filter” ...
Page 24 - Model; Panel Size
3-11 ASUS USB Type-C Monitor MB166C 3.2 Specifications Model MB166C Panel Size 15.6” (16:9, 39.62cm) wide screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 Brightness (Typ.) 250 cd/m 2 Contrast (Typ.) 800:1 Display Colors 262 K Digital Input DisplayPort™ Alt Mode for USB Type-C™ Colors Black Power Consumption ≦ 8 W Ope...
Page 25 - Problem
3-12 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.3 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 USB Type-C cable is properly connected to the monitor and the computer. The power LED lights amber and there is no ...
Page 26 - MENU; source USB Type-C device has sufficient power supply.
3-13 ASUS USB Type-C Monitor MB166C After connecting with the USB Type-C source device, the power LED lights continuously blinking or showing ASUS logo repeatly • Insufficient power supply from source USB Type-C devices. Please follow below steps: • Press the left function key, and then connect the ...
Page 27 - Supported Timing List; PC Supported Primary Timing
3-14 Chapter 3: General Instruction 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 19...
