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Chapter 3: General Instructions

Multi-languages

21 languages (English, French, German, 

Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, 

Czech, Croatian, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, 

Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, 

Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indonesian, Persian)

Accessories 

DisplayPort cable (optional), HDMI cable 

(optional), DVI (Dual-Link) cable (optional), Audio 

cable, power adapter, power cord, Quick start 

guide, warranty card

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 without notice.

Summary of Contents for VG279 Series

Page 1: ...VG279 series LCD Monitor 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: ... 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 DVI Dual Link cable optional Audio cable If any of the above items is damaged or ...

Page 10: ...ssage 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 button GamePlus hotkey Move the button up down to select and press to confirm the function needed Displays the input selection bar when the monitor enters standby mode or dis...

Page 11: ...OFF 1 3 2 Back view 8 1 DC IN port This port connects the power cord 2 DVI Dual Link port This 24 pin port is for PC Personal Computer DVI D digital signal connection 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 Audio in port This port connects PC audio source by the bundled audio cable 6 Earp...

Page 12: ...ay 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 through the settings Move th...

Page 13: ...oice 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 GameVisu...

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

Page 15: ... 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: ...tach 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 Figure 1 Figure 2 2 1 Figure 3 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor ...

Page 18: ...I HDMI port b Connect the other end of the DisplayPort DVI HDMI cable to your computer s DisplayPort DVI HDMI port c Tighten the two screws to secure the DVI connector To connect the audio cable connect one end of the audio cable to the monitor s Audio in port the other end to the computer s audio out port To use the earphone connect the end with plug type to the monitor s earphone jack when an HD...

Page 19: ...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 ste...

Page 20: ... 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 focusin...

Page 21: ...ish Natural and Yellowish Smart View Provides better display quality under big viewing angle 4 Image Set the image related setting from this menu Sharpness Trace Free Aspect Control VividPixel ASCR Adaptive Sync FreeSync ELMB Shadow Boost Image ASUS VG279 Racing Mode DisplayPort 1920x1080 144Hz Sharpness The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Trace Free Adjusts the response time of the monitor Aspec...

Page 22: ... system and driver requirements please contact the GPU manufactures ELMB DisplayPort DVI only Turns on off the ELMB Extreme Low Motion Blur function This function is available when the refresh rate is 85Hz 100Hz or 120Hz To activate ELMB turn off Adaptive Sync FreeSync function first Shadow Boost Dark color enhancement adjusts monitor gamma curve to enrich the dark tones in an image making dark sc...

Page 23: ...anguage Key Lock Information Power Indicator Power Key Lock All Reset System Setup GameVisual Demo Mode Activate the demo mode for the GameVisual function ECO Mode reduces power consumption OSD Setup Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds Enables or disables the DDC CI function Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent Language There are 21 languages for your selection includin...

Page 24: ...tor Turn the power LED indicator on off Power Key Lock Enables or disables the power key All Reset Yes allows you to restore the default settings 8 MyFavorite Loads Saves all settings on the monitor Setting 1 Setting 2 Setting 3 MyFavorite ASUS VG279 Racing Mode DisplayPort 1920x1080 144Hz ...

Page 25: ...ort v1 2 x 1 DVI Dual Link x 1 Earphone jack Yes Audio input Yes 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 Swivel 90 90 Height adjustment 130 mm VESA wall mount 100 x 100 mm Kensington lock Yes Voltage rating AC 100 240V DC 19V 2 1A AC adapter Power consumption Power On 40 W Standby 0 5 W Power Off 0 5 W Temperature Operating 0 C 40...

Page 26: ...n Thai Indonesian Persian Accessories DisplayPort cable optional HDMI cable optional DVI Dual Link cable optional Audio cable power adapter power cord Quick start guide warranty card 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 su...

Page 27: ...3 9 ASUS VG279 Series LCD Monitor 3 3 Outline Dimensions ...

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: ...75KHz 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 60Hz 63 98...

Page 30: ...144Hz 158 11KHz 640x480P HDMI 59 94 60Hz 31 469KHz 31 5KHz 720x480P HDMI 59 94 60Hz 31 469KHz 31 5KHz 720x576P HDMI 50Hz 31 25KHz 1280x720P HDMI 50Hz 37 5KHz 1280x720P HDMI 59 94 60Hz 44 955KHz 45KHz 1440x480P HDMI 59 94 60Hz 31 469KHz 31 5KHz 1440x576P HDMI 50Hz 31 25KHz 1920x1080P HDMI 50Hz 56 25KHz 1920x1080P HDMI 59 94 60Hz 67 433KHz 67 5KHz Note You must select one of the timings for enabling...

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