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ASUS PG279 Series LCD Monitor 

3.1 

OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 

3.1.1.

How.to.reconfigure

MOVE/ENTER

BACK

EXIT

On 

Max Refresh Rate 

Over Clocking

GameVisual

Blue Light Filter

Color

Image

Input Select

System Setup

Normal Mode DisplayPort 2560 x 1440@ 60Hz

Racing Mode

ASUS ROG PG279

1.  Press the 

 (

) button to activate the OSD menu. 

2.  Move the 

 (

) button up/down to navigate through the functions. 

Highlight the desired function and press the 

 (

) button to activate it. If 

the function selected has a sub-menu, move the 

 (

) button up/down 

again to navigate through the sub-menu functions. Highlight the desired sub-
menu function and press the 

 (

) button or move the 

 (

) button 

right to activate it. 

3.  Move the 

 (

) button up/down to change the settings of the selected 

function.

4.  To exit and save the OSD menu, press the   button or move the 

 

(

) left repeatedly until the OSD menu disappears. To adjust other 

functions, repeat steps 1-3.

3.1.2.

OSD.function.introduction

1.. Over.Clocking

This function allows you to adjust the refresh rate.

MOVE/ENTER

BACK

EXIT

On 

Max Refresh Rate 

Over Clocking

GameVisual

Blue Light Filter

Color

Image

Input Select

System Setup

Normal Mode DisplayPort 2560 x 1440@ 60Hz

Racing Mode

ASUS ROG PG279

• 

Select

 

“ON” if you want to enable this function. 

Summary of Contents for PG279 series

Page 1: ...PG279 series LCD Monitor User Guide ...

Page 2: ...HANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN T...

Page 3: ...1 3 4 TURBO Function only for DisplayPort input 1 5 Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 Adjusting the monitor 2 1 2 2 Detaching the arm for VESA wall mount 2 2 2 3 Connecting the cables 2 2 2 4 Turning on the monitor 2 3 Chapter 3 General instructions 3 1 OSD On Screen Display menu 3 1 3 1 1 How to reconfigure 3 1 3 1 2 OSD function introduction 3 1 3 2 Specifications summary 3 6 3 3 Troubleshooting FAQ 3 7 3 4 S...

Page 4: ... 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 into 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 The use of shielded cables for ...

Page 5: ...s Overloading can result in fire or electric shock Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the monitor in any area where it may become wet Place the monitor on a stable surface Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or if it will not be used for a long period of time This will protect the monitor from damage due to power surges Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind int...

Page 6: ...ith the monitor The 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 i...

Page 7: ...de optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package 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 ...

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Page 9: ... Driver and Manual disc Quick start guide Warranty card Power adapter Power cord DP cable HDMI cable for PG279Q only USB cable If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer immediately Select ON when you see the message LIGHT IN MOTION ON OFF appears if you want to turn on the red light on the base Select OFF if you want it to turn off If you disable this function but later...

Page 10: ...ge 2 button Exits the OSD menu item Turns on the OSD menu when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the NO SIGNAL message 3 button GamePlus hotkey Move the button up down to select and press to confirm the function needed Turns on the OSD menu when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the NO SIGNAL message 4 button TURBO hotkey Press the button to select among different refresh rates...

Page 11: ...jack This port is only available when an HDMI DisplayPort cable is connected 3 DisplayPort This port is for connection for a DisplayPort compatible device 4 HDMI port This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device 5 USB 3 0 upstream port This port is for connection with a USB upstream cable The connection enables the USB ports on the monitor 6 USB 3 0 downstream ports These ports are f...

Page 12: ... 1 Press the GamePlus hotkey 2 Move the button up down to select among different functions 3 Press the button or move the button right to confirm the function you choose and move the button up down to navigate through the settings Move the button left to go back off and exit 4 Highlight the desired setting and press the button to activate it Press the button to inactivate it GamePlus Main Menu Gam...

Page 13: ...DisplayPort input The TURBO function helps you select among different refresh rates in a convenient way To active TURBO Press the TURBO hotkey repeatedly to select TURBO 144 Hz TURBO 150 Hz TURBO 155 Hz TURBO 160 Hz TURBO 165 Hz TURBO 60 Hz TURBO 120 Hz or or or or ...

Page 14: ...1 6 Chapter 1 Product introduction ...

Page 15: ...ecommended adjusting angle is 20 to 5 for tilt 60 to 60 for swiveling 120 mm for height adjustment 90 for portrait view 120mm 60 0 60 5 20 It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle 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 0 90 5 20 It is normal t...

Page 16: ... of the monitor face down on a table 2 Loosen the four screws on the back of the monitor and remove the arm base 1 2 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor 2 3 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions To connect the power cord a Connect the power adapter securely to the monitor s DC input ...

Page 17: ... to the monitor s earphone jack when an HDMI or DisplayPort signal is fed To use the USB 3 0 ports Take the supplied USB 3 0 cable and 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 3 0 port Make sure your computer is installed with the lastest Windows 7 Windows 8 operating system That will enable the USB po...

Page 18: ...2 4 Chapter 2 Setup ...

Page 19: ...own again to navigate through the sub menu functions Highlight the desired sub menu function and press the button or move the button right to activate it 3 Move the button up down to change the settings of the selected function 4 To exit and save the OSD menu press the button or move the left repeatedly until the OSD menu disappears To adjust other functions repeat steps 1 3 3 1 2 OSD function int...

Page 20: ...de DisplayPort 2560 x 1440 60Hz Racing Mode ASUS ROG PG279 Scenery Mode This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology Racing Mode This is the best choice for racing game playing with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology Cinema Mode This is the best choice for movie watching with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology RTS RPG Mode Thi...

Page 21: ...eaks 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 ...

Page 22: ... Input Select System Setup Normal Mode DisplayPort 2560 x 1440 60Hz Racing Mode ASUS ROG PG279 OD Improves the gray level response time of the LCD panel ULMB Ultra Low Motion Blur only for DisplayPort input Adjusts the level of motion blur reduction This function is available when the refresh rate is 85Hz 100Hz or 120Hz 6 Input Select In this function you can select your desired input source MOVE ...

Page 23: ...ition H Position the vertical position V Position of the OSD Transparency Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent OSD Timeout Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds Keylock To disable all function keys Press over 5 seconds to cancel the key lock function Information Shows the monitor information LIGHT IN MOTION Select ON if you want to turn on the red light on the base Sound ...

Page 24: ... 1 Downstream x 2 Colors Black Power LED White On Amber Standby Tilt 20 5 Swivel 60 60 Height adjustment 120 mm VESA wall mount 100 x 100 mm Kensington lock Yes Voltage rating AC 100 240V DC 19V 4 74A AC adapter or 19V 6 32A AC adapter Power consumption Power On 120 W Standby 0 5 W Power Off 0 5 W Temperature Operating 0 C 40 C Temperature Non operating 20 C 60 C Dimensions W x H x D 619 7 mm x 43...

Page 25: ...omputer are in the ON mode Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the 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 Screen image is too light or dark Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD Screen image is not centered or sized properly ...

Page 26: ...1440 60Hz 2560 x 1440 85Hz 2560 x 1440 100Hz 2560 x 1440 120Hz 2560 x 1440 144Hz Note Do not support interlace G SYNC only for DisplayPort input supported NVIDIA GPUs GeForce GTX TITAN X GeForce GTX 980 Ti GeForce GTX 980 GeForce GTX 970 GeForce GTX 960 GeForce GTX TITAN Z GeForce GTX TITAN Black GeForce GTX TITAN GeForce GTX 780 Ti GeForce GTX 780 GeForce GTX 770 GeForce GTX 760 GeForce GTX 750 T...

Page 27: ...Graphics Card like GTX745 GTX750 GTX750 Ti GTX 960 GTX970 GTX980 GTX980 Ti and GTX Titan X For other GPUs please contact the manufactures to see if they are compatible The monitor is purposely supporting the NVIDIA G SYNC technology and targeting NVIDIA graphics solutions Please note that Over Clocking function performance depends on the GPUs or contents displayed ASUS only provides this function ...

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