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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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Monitor introduction

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1. 

 (

 5-way) button:

•  Turns on the OSD menu. Enacts the selected OSD menu item. 
•  Increases/Decreases values or moves your selection up/down/left/right.
•  Turns on the OSD menu when the monitor enters standby mode or 

displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message.

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

•  GameVisual hotkey. This function contains 6 sub-functions you can 

select for your preference.

•  Turns on the OSD menu when the monitor enters standby mode or 

displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message.

Summary of Contents for Republic of Gamers PG279QE

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Page 2: ...TABILITY 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 THIS...

Page 3: ...eVisual Function 1 5 Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 Assembling the monitor arm base 2 1 2 2 Adjusting the monitor 2 1 2 3 Detaching the arm for VESA wall mount 2 2 2 4 Connecting the cables 2 3 2 5 Turning on the monitor 2 4 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 Outline dimensions 3...

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: ...n cords 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 ki...

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: ...ful visual experience that the monitor brings to you 1 2 Package contents Check your package for the following items LCD monitor Driver and Manual disc Quick start guide Warranty card Power adapter Power cord DP cable HDMI cable optional USB cable If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer immediately If no signal is detected for around 12 minutes the monitor automatical...

Page 10: ...sage 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 GameVisual hotkey This function contains 6 sub functions you can se...

Page 11: ...ord 2 Earphone 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 Th...

Page 12: ...the game is running Display Alignment displays alignment lines on 4 sides of the screen serving as an easy and handy tool for you to line up multiple monitors perfectly To active GamePlus 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 thr...

Page 13: ...eVisualTM 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 This is the best choice for Real Time Strategy RTS Role Playing Game RPG playing with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology FPS Mod...

Page 14: ...ing function s are not user configurable Saturation In the sRGB mode the following function s are not user configurable Saturation Color Temp Brightness Contrast Gamma In the Scenery and Cinema modes the following function s is not user configurable Gamma Dark Boost ...

Page 15: ...ommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor 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 The recommended adjusting angle is 33 to 5 for tilt 90 to 9...

Page 16: ...3 Pivot the monitor to the angle you need 5 33 0 90 0 90 It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle 2 3 Detaching the arm for VESA wall mount The detachable arm of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount To detach the arm 1 Have the front of the monitor face down on a table 2 Loosen the four screws on the back of the monitor and remove the arm b...

Page 17: ...d to a power outlet To connect the DisplayPort HDMI cable a Plug one end of the DisplayPort HDMI cable to the monitor s DisplayPort HDMI port b Connect the other end of the DisplayPort HDMI cable to your computer s DisplayPort HDMI port 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 3 0 ports Take the suppl...

Page 18: ...2 4 Chapter 2 Setup 2 5 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 ...

Page 19: ...enu 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 ...

Page 20: ...ported 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 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 ...

Page 21: ...u MOVE ENTER BACK EXIT Gsync mode DisplayPort 2560 x 1440 165Hz Racing Mode ROG Swift PG279 Over Clocking Blue Light Filter Color Image Input Select System Setup OD Adaptive Contrast Control Dark Boost ULMB OD Improves the gray level response time of the LCD panel Adaptive Contrast Control Dynamically adjusts the monitor s contrast level to reveal details in every part of an image especially when ...

Page 22: ...ocking Blue Light Filter Color Image Input Select System Setup Gsync mode DisplayPort 2560 x 1440 165Hz Racing Mode ROG Swift PG279 Language There are 21 languages for your selection including English French German Italian Spanish Dutch Portuguese Russian Czech Croatian Polish Romanian Hungarian Turkish Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Japanese Korean Thai Indonesian Persian OSD Position Adj...

Page 23: ...ore the default settings DisplayPort Deep Sleep puts the DisplayPort port into deep sleep HDMI Deep Sleep puts the HDMI port into deep sleep If the monitor cannot wake up after going into deep sleep do one of the followings Press any button except on the monitor to wake it up Disable the Deep Sleep function Recommended ...

Page 24: ...r Standby Tilt 33 5 Swivel 90 90 Pivot 90 90 Height adjustment 130 mm VESA wall mount 100 x 100 mm Kensington lock Yes Voltage rating AC 100 240V DC 19V 4 74A AC adapter Power consumption Power On 90 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 without stand 620 mm x 363 mm x 66 mm Dimensions W x H x D with stand 620 mm x 5...

Page 25: ...Manual disc Quick start guide warranty card Compliance and Standards CB CE CU CCC UL cUL FCC RCM BSMI VCCI RoHS WEEE J MOSS ErP PSE CEL Level 1 Windows 7 WHQL Windows 8 1 WHQL Windows 10 WHQL ICES 3 UkrSEPRO MEPS PC Recycle KCC e Standby TUV Flicker Free TUV Low Blue Light Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

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Page 27: ...able 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 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...

Page 28: ...60 x 1440 60Hz Note Do not support interlace DisplayPort input Resolution Frequency Refresh Rate 640 x 480 60Hz 800 x 600 60Hz 1024 x 768 60Hz 2560 x 1440 24Hz 2560 x 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 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650Ti BOOST GPU or higher For other GPUs please...

Page 29: ...ct 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 contents displayed viewing distance angle refresh rate and user eyes sensitivity ASUS only provides this function The performance or any side effect after activation is not ...

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