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Chapter 3: General Instructions

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Overclocking

:

*.

ON

: This function allows you to adjust the refresh rate.

*.

Max.Refresh.Rate

: Allows you to select a maximum refresh rate 

of 280Hz (Only for DisplayPort input). After selecting, press the 

 (

) button to activate the setting.

Overclocking may cause screen flickering. To reduce such effects, disconnect 

the DisplayPort cable and use the monitor OSD menu to try again with a safer 

Max. Refresh rate.

•.

OverDrive

: Improves the gray level response time of the LCD panel.

This function is not available when 

ELMB.SYNC

 is enabled.

•.

Adaptive-Sync.(DP)/.Variable.Refresh.Rate:.

Allows an Adaptive-Sync 

supported* graphics source to dynamically adjust display refresh rate 

based on typical content frame rates for power efficient, virtually stutter 

free and low-latency display update.

•.

Adaptive-Sync.(DP)/.Variable.Refresh.Rate

 can only be activated within 

48Hz~240Hz for HDMI and 48Hz~280Hz for DisplayPort.

• 

For supported GPUs, minimum PC system and driver requirements, 

please contact the GPU manufactures.

•.

ELMB.SYNC

: Allows you to turn on the function when 

Adaptive-Sync.

(DP)/.Variable.Refresh.Rate

 is On. This function eliminates screen 

tearing, reduces ghosting and motion blur when playing games.

When 

Adaptive-Sync.(DP)/.Variable.Refresh.Rate

 is Off, this function can 

only be activated when the refresh rate is 120Hz, 144Hz, 240Hz or 280Hz.

•.

GamePlus

: See 

1.3.3.GamePlus.Function

 for details.

•.

GameVisual

: See 

1.3.4.GameVisual.Function

 for details.

•.

Shadow.Boost

: Dark color enhancement adjusts monitor gamma curve 

to enrich the dark tones in an image, making dark scenes and objects 

much easier to be seen.

This function is only available in Racing mode, RTS/RPG mode, FPS mode, 

sRGB mode or User mode.

Summary of Contents for TUF Gaming VG279QM Series

Page 1: ...TUF Gaming Monitor VG279QM series User Guide ...

Page 2: ...ANTABILITY 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 TH...

Page 3: ...n 1 5 Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 Assembling the monitor arm base 2 1 2 2 Adjusting the monitor 2 2 2 3 Detaching the arm for VESA wall mount 2 3 2 4 Connecting the cables 2 4 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 7 3 3 Outline dimensions 3 9 3 4 Troubles...

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: ...that enhance your viewing experience With these features you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the monitor brings to you 1 2 Package contents Check your package for the following items LCD monitor Monitor base Quick start guide Warranty card Power adapter Power cord DisplayPort cable optional HDMI cable optional If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact ...

Page 10: ...splays the NO SIGNAL message 2 button Exits the OSD menu item Displays the input selection bar when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the NO SIGNAL message Toggles the Key Lock function between on and off with a long press for 5 seconds 3 Shortcut 1 button Default GamePlus To change the shortcut function go to the MyFavorite Shortcut Shortcut 1 menu Displays the input selection bar when ...

Page 11: ...low table Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode No signal OFF OFF 1 3 2 Back view 8 4 5 6 7 1 DC IN port This port connects the power cord 2 HDMI port This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device 3 HDMI port This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device 4 DisplayPort This port is for connection for a DisplayPort compatible device 5 Earphone jack This port is onl...

Page 12: ...tion only available when HDR is disabled on your device is customized for first person shooters You can select the magnification ratio and the type of alignment in sequence 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...

Page 13: ...st choice for Real Time Strategy RTS Role Playing Game RPG playing with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology FPS Mode This is the best choice for First Person Shooter game playing with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology sRGB Mode This is the best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs MOBA Mode This is the best choice for multiplayer online battle arena game playing with Gam...

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

Page 15: ...base 1 Have the front of the monitor face down on a table 2 Attach the base into the arm making sure the tab on the arm fits into the groove on the base 3 Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor ...

Page 16: ...gle The recommended adjusting angle is 33 to 5 for tilt 90 to 90 for swiveling 130 mm for height adjustment 90 for portrait view 130mm 5 33 90 90 0 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 to the angle you need 5 33 0 90 0 90 It is norm...

Page 17: ...o detach the arm base 1 Have the front of the monitor face down on a table 2 Remove the rubbers in the four screw holes Figure 1 3 Remove the base Figure 2 4 Use a screwdriver to remove the screw on the hinge Figure 3 then remove the hinge 2 1 2 1 Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor ...

Page 18: ...ect 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 2 5 Turning on the monitor Press the power button See page 1 2 for...

Page 19: ...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 adjus...

Page 20: ...tually stutter free and low latency display update Adaptive Sync DP Variable Refresh Rate can only be activated within 48Hz 240Hz for HDMI and 48Hz 280Hz for DisplayPort For supported GPUs minimum PC system and driver requirements please contact the GPU manufactures ELMB SYNC Allows you to turn on the function when Adaptive Sync DP Variable Refresh Rate is On This function eliminates screen tearin...

Page 21: ...adow Boost Brightness Contrast ASCR Aspect Control Blue Light Filter Color Temp Gamma Saturation VividPixel Enhances the outline of the displayed picture and generates high quality images on screen ASCR Turns on off the ASCR ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio function Aspect Control Adjusts the aspect ratio to Full 4 3 or 16 9 24 W 16 9 24 W is not available when Adaptive Sync DP Variable Refresh Rate is e...

Page 22: ...e 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 Set a desired color setting ...

Page 23: ...Racing Mode DisplayPort 1920x1080 240Hz MyFavorite Shortcut Customized Setting Shortcut Shortcut 1 Shortcut 2 Sets the shortcut functions for shortcut buttons When a certain function is selected or activated your shortcut button may not support Available function choices for shortcut GamePlus only for Shortcut 1 GameVisual only for Shortcut 2 User Mode Brightness Contrast HDR Blue Light Filter Col...

Page 24: ...to 100 Mute Toggles the monitor sound between on and off ECO Mode reduces power consumption Power Indicator Turn the power LED indicator on off Power Key Lock Enables or disables the power key Key Lock To disable all function keys Press over 5 seconds to cancel the key lock function OSD Setup Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds Enables or disables the DDC CI function Adjusts the OSD bac...

Page 25: ...DisplayPort v1 2 x 1 Earphone jack Yes Audio input No Speaker Built in 2 W x 2 Stereo RMS USB 3 0 port No Colors Black Power LED White On Amber Standby Tilt 33 5 Pivot 90 90 Swivel 90 90 Height adjustment 130 mm VESA wall mount 100 x 100 mm Kensington lock Yes Voltage rating AC 100 240V DC 19V 3 42A AC adapter Power consumption Power On 65 W Standby 0 5 W Power Off 0 5 W Temperature Operating 0 C ...

Page 26: ...hinese Japanese Korean Thai Indonesian Persian Accessories Quick start guide warranty card power adapter power cord DisplayPort cable optional HDMI cable optional Compliance and Standards UL cUL CB CE ErP FCC CCC CU RCM BSMI VCCI RoHS J MOSS WEEE Windows 7 8 1 10 WHQL CEL MEPS PSE UkrSEPRO KCC E Standby TUV Flicker Free TUV Low Blue Light ICES 3 PC Recycle Specifications are subject to change with...

Page 27: ...65 143 11 5 63 1 35 0 05 50 58 1 99 9 0 9 0 ASUS VG279QM Outline Dimension Unit mm inch 100 3 94 100 00 3 94 76 85 3 03 130 00 5 11 601 60 23 68 129 21 5 09 138 69 5 46 202 82 7 99 275 81 10 86 231 97 9 13 211 37 8 32 506 73 19 95 328 75 12 94 199 59 7 86 14 92 0 59 364 5 14 35 M4 4 Depth 10 117 4 61 117 4 61 193 35 7 61 AA CENTER 168 08 6 62 298 8 11 76 597 60 23 53 Active Area 336 15 13 23 Activ...

Page 28: ...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 29: ... 75Hz 46 875KHz 800x600 85Hz 53 674KHz 832x624 75Hz 49 725KHz 848x480 60Hz 31 02KHz 1024x768 60Hz 48 363KHz 1024x768 70Hz 56 476KHz 1024x768 75Hz 60 023KHz 1024x768 85Hz 68 677KHz 1152x864 75Hz 67 5KHz 1280x720 60Hz 44 444KHz 1280x720 60Hz 44 772KHz 1280x720 75Hz 56 456KHz 1280x768 60Hz 47 396KHz 1280x800 60Hz 49 306KHz 1280x800 60Hz 49 702KHz 1280x800 75Hz 62 795KHz 1280x960 60Hz 60KHz 1280x1024 ...

Page 30: ...309KHz 1920x1080 DP 270Hz 308 33KHz 1920x1080 DP 280Hz 307 84KHz 640x480P 59 94 60Hz 31 469KHz 31 5KHz 720x480P 59 94 60Hz 31 469KHz 31 5KHz 720x576P 50Hz 31 25KHz 1280x720P 50Hz 37 5KHz 1280x720P 59 94 60Hz 44 955KHz 45KHz 1440x480P 59 94 60Hz 31 469KHz 31 5KHz 1440x576P 50Hz 31 25KHz 1920x1080P 50Hz 56 25KHz 1920x1080P 59 94 60Hz 67 433KHz 67 5KHz Note You must select one of the timings for enab...

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