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MX279 Series 

LCD Monitor

User Guide

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Page 1: ...MX279 Series LCD Monitor User Guide ...

Page 2: ... 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 MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIF...

Page 3: ...1 2 1 4 Connect Cables 1 3 1 4 1 Rear of the LCD Monitor 1 3 1 5 Monitor Introduction 1 4 1 5 1 Using the Control Buttons 1 4 1 5 2 QuickFit Function 1 6 2 1 Adjusting the Monitor 2 1 3 1 OSD On Screen Display Menu 3 1 3 1 1 How to Reconfigure 3 1 3 1 2 OSD Function Introduction 3 2 3 2 Specifications 3 11 3 3 Troubleshooting FAQ 3 12 3 4 Supported Timing List 3 13 ...

Page 4: ...rmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the 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 to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiv...

Page 5: ... power supply to your home consult your dealer or local power company Use the appropriate power plug which complies with your local power standard Do not overload power strips and extension 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 ...

Page 6: ...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 image The screen ...

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 ...

Page 8: ... 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 Adaptor Power Cord VGA cable optional HDMI cable optional If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer imme...

Page 9: ... face down on a table 2 Attach the base to the arm and fix with the screw to join them tightly You can easily tighten the screw by fingers 3 Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor ...

Page 10: ...Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1 4 Connect Cables 1 4 1 Rear of the LCD Monitor VGA HDMI 2 HDMI 1 VGA HDMI 1 HDMI 2 1 5 2 3 4 1 Control buttons 2 Kensington Lock 3 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 port 4 VGA port 5 DC IN port ...

Page 11: ...e Light Filter Brightness 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 1 Shortcut Key2 This is a Shortcut key The default setting is Blue Light Filter 2 Shortcut Key1 This is a Shortcut key The default setting is Brightness 3 QuickFit Button This is a hotkey to activate the QuickFit function designed for alignment The QuickFit function contains several options of common grid pattern paper size and photo size See pag...

Page 12: ...n Exit the OSD menu 6 Menu Button Enter the OSD menu 7 Power Button Power Indicator Press this button to turn the monitor on off The color definition of the power indicator is as the table below Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode OFF OFF ...

Page 13: ...designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel Alignment Grid 2 Paper size Provides users to view their documents in real size on the screen A4 B5 Letter A4 B5 Letter EXIT 3 Photo size Provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen 8x10 5x7 3x5 2x2 4x6 ...

Page 14: ...l 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 while changing its angle You can adjust the monitor s angle from 5 to 20 5 to 20 It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle ...

Page 15: ...o activate the OSD menu 2 Press the and buttons to toggle between options in the Menu As you move from one icon to another the option name is highlighted 3 To select the highlighted item on the menu press the button 4 Press the and buttons to select the desired parameter 5 Press the button to enter the slide bar and then use the and buttons according to the indicators on the menu to make your chan...

Page 16: ...y Standard Mode This is the best choice for document editing with SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology Theater Mode This is the best choice for movie watching with SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology Game Mode This is the best choice for game playing with SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology Night View Mode This is the best choice for playing dark scene game or watching dark scene movie wit...

Page 17: ...ion 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 around 1 hour of continuous working at the computer Ta...

Page 18: ...e is from 0 to 100 Contrast Adjust the contrast level The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Saturation Adjust the saturation level The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Color Temp Select the desired color temperature Available options Cool Normal Warm and User Mode In the User Mode colors of R Red G Green and B Blue are user configurable the adjusting range is from 0 100 Skin Tone Select the desired...

Page 19: ... to faster 100 Aspect Control Adjust the aspect ratio to Full 4 3 or OverScan 4 3 is only available when the input source is in 4 3 format OverScan is only available for HDMI input VividPixel ASUS Exclusive Technology that brings lifelike visuals for crystal clear and detail oriented enjoyment The adjusting range is from 0 100 ASCR Select ON or OFF to enable or disable dynamic contrast ratio funct...

Page 20: ...r VGA input Auto Adjust Automatically perform Auto Adjust only available for VGA input 5 Input Select Select the input source Input Select VGA HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Standard Mode HDMI 1 1920 x 1080 60Hz ASUS MX279 6 System Setup Adjust the system configuration System Setup Splendid Demo Mode GamePlus ECO Mode OSD Setup Language Key Lock Information More Standard Mode HDMI 1 1920 x 1080 60Hz ASUS MX279 Pag...

Page 21: ... ecology mode for power saving OSD Setup Adjust the OSD Timeout DDC CI and Transparency of the OSD screen Language Select the OSD language Key Lock Pressing the second button on the right for more than five seconds to activate the key lock function Information Display the monitor information More Return the next page of System Setting Back Return the previous page of System Setting Power Indicator...

Page 22: ... Shortcut 2 Blue Light Filter Brightness Splendid Auto Adjust Contrast Color Temp GamePlus Standard Mode HDMI 1 1920 x 1080 60Hz ASUS MX279 Shortcut 1 Shortcut Shortcut 1 Shortcut 2 Blue Light Filter Brightness Splendid Auto Adjust Contrast Color Temp GamePlus Standard Mode HDMI 1 1920 x 1080 60Hz ASUS MX279 Shortcut 2 ...

Page 23: ...lue Light Filter Brightness Splendid Auto Adjust Contrast Color Temp and GamePlus The default setting is Brightness Shortcut 2 Assign a function to the Shortcut Key2 Available options Blue Light Filter Brightness Splendid Auto Adjust Contrast Color Temp and GamePlus The default setting is Blue Light Filter ...

Page 24: ...ate GamePlus 1 Press the Menu button to activate the OSD menu 2 Press the or button to select Shortcut Then press the button to enter the Shortcut menu 3 Press the or button to select Shortcut 1 or Shortcut 2 4 Press the button to enter the Shortcut 1 or Shortcut 2 submenu 5 Press the or button to select GamePlus Then press the button to confirm the GamePlus submenu 6 Press the button repeatedly a...

Page 25: ...sion incl base HxWxD 441 3 x 622 6 x 225 2 mm Box Dimension HxWxD 700 5 x 537 5 x 114 5 mm Net Weight incl stand 5 2 1 0 kg Gross Weight Esti 8 0 1 0 kg Voltage Rating 40W Adaptor DC 19V 2 1A 100 240V at 50 60Hz Temperature Operating temperature 0 40 C Storage temperature 30 65 C Accessories Adaptor Power cord Quick Start Guide Warranty card HDMI cable optional VGA cable optional Compliance and St...

Page 26: ...ed 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 bounces or a wave pattern is present in the image Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to the m...

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