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...to aid in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edges of the previous screen may flicker during the initial use with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Never spray ...you MUST follow to complete a task. Follow the correct lifting techniques when positioning the monitor. Do not repair the screen by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. Clean the monitor surface with the LCD. The following symptoms are normal with mild cleaner. • Avoid using a cleaner containing...
...to aid in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edges of the previous screen may flicker during the initial use with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Never spray ...you MUST follow to complete a task. Follow the correct lifting techniques when positioning the monitor. Do not repair the screen by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. Clean the monitor surface with the LCD. The following symptoms are normal with mild cleaner. • Avoid using a cleaner containing...
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... cable 1 x VGA cable 1 x DVI-HDMI cable 1 x Audio cable 1 x Quick start guide 1 x Warranty card If any of features that enhance your retailer immediately. ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 1-1 The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your viewing experience. Thank you ! 1.2 Package...
... cable 1 x VGA cable 1 x DVI-HDMI cable 1 x Audio cable 1 x Quick start guide 1 x Warranty card If any of features that enhance your retailer immediately. ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 1-1 The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your viewing experience. Thank you ! 1.2 Package...
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Power Button/Power Indicator: • Press this button to display HDMI signals after you connect HDMI cable with the monitor. 7. Status White Amber OFF Description ON Standby mode OFF ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 1-3 Press (Input Select button) to turn the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the table below.
Power Button/Power Indicator: • Press this button to display HDMI signals after you connect HDMI cable with the monitor. 7. Status White Amber OFF Description ON Standby mode OFF ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 1-3 Press (Input Select button) to turn the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the table below.
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... edit their documents in real size on screen without printing test copies. Grid pattern: Facilitates designers and users to switch between different pattern sizes. QuickFit ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 1-5 A4 Letter QuickFit QuickFit c. The QuickFit OSD displayed in real size on the screen. 4x6 3x5 2x2 8x10 5x7 QuickFit QuickFit To activate QuickFit...
... edit their documents in real size on screen without printing test copies. Grid pattern: Facilitates designers and users to switch between different pattern sizes. QuickFit ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 1-5 A4 Letter QuickFit QuickFit c. The QuickFit OSD displayed in real size on the screen. 4x6 3x5 2x2 8x10 5x7 QuickFit QuickFit To activate QuickFit...
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2.1.2 Detaching the base 1. Or, you may directly use a screwdriver to remove the screw that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. • Hold the base while removing the screw. Use your fingers to the stand, and detach the base from the stand. 3. Carefully put the front of the base, and remove the base from the stand. • We recommend that secures the base to loosen the screw located at the bottom of the monitor face down on a clean table. 2. Disconnect power and signal cables. ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 2-2
2.1.2 Detaching the base 1. Or, you may directly use a screwdriver to remove the screw that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. • Hold the base while removing the screw. Use your fingers to the stand, and detach the base from the stand. 3. Carefully put the front of the base, and remove the base from the stand. • We recommend that secures the base to loosen the screw located at the bottom of the monitor face down on a clean table. 2. Disconnect power and signal cables. ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 2-2
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...end of the VGA/HDMI cable to the monitor's earphone jack. lights up in white to the monitor's DC input. When VGA and Audio-in the OSD menu. 2.4 Turning on the monitor Press the power button . b. Connect the other end to the monitor's earphone jack. When an HDMI cable is...Connect one end of the power button. • To connect the power cord: a. Connect the adapter to show that the monitor ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 2-4 b. Tighten the two screws to the monitor's VGA/HDMI port. See page 1-2 for the location of the VGA/HDMI cable to secure the VGA connector. •...
...end of the VGA/HDMI cable to the monitor's earphone jack. lights up in white to the monitor's DC input. When VGA and Audio-in the OSD menu. 2.4 Turning on the monitor Press the power button . b. Connect the other end to the monitor's earphone jack. When an HDMI cable is...Connect one end of the power button. • To connect the power cord: a. Connect the adapter to show that the monitor ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 2-4 b. Tighten the two screws to the monitor's VGA/HDMI port. See page 1-2 for the location of the VGA/HDMI cable to secure the VGA connector. •...
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... the vertical position (V-Position) of the image by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. button is from 0 to 100. In the User Mode, colors of the monitor. ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 3-2 MX279 Splendid Sharpness 60 Color Trace Free 60 Image Aspect Control Full Input Select ASCR OFF System Setup Position Focus Move Menu Exit •...
... the vertical position (V-Position) of the image by adjusting (Phase) and (Clock) separately. button is from 0 to 100. In the User Mode, colors of the monitor. ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 3-2 MX279 Splendid Sharpness 60 Color Trace Free 60 Image Aspect Control Full Input Select ASCR OFF System Setup Position Focus Move Menu Exit •...
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Resolution 1920 x 1080 Brightness (Typ.) 250 cd/m2 Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast Ration (ASCR) ≥ 80,000,000:1 (with ASCR on) Color Saturation (NTSC) 72 % (Typ) Viewing Angle (H/V) CR>10 178° (H) / 178° (V) Display ... Hotkey Yes Volume Adjustment Hotkey Yes Input Selection Hotkey Yes Colors Black Speaker (Built-in) 2 x 3 W Power LED White (On) / Amber (Standby) Tilt -5° ~ +20° ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 3-4 3.2 Specifications Summary Panel Type TFT LCD Panel Size 27" (16:9, 68.6 cm) wide screen Max.
Resolution 1920 x 1080 Brightness (Typ.) 250 cd/m2 Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast Ration (ASCR) ≥ 80,000,000:1 (with ASCR on) Color Saturation (NTSC) 72 % (Typ) Viewing Angle (H/V) CR>10 178° (H) / 178° (V) Display ... Hotkey Yes Volume Adjustment Hotkey Yes Input Selection Hotkey Yes Colors Black Speaker (Built-in) 2 x 3 W Power LED White (On) / Amber (Standby) Tilt -5° ~ +20° ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 3-4 3.2 Specifications Summary Panel Type TFT LCD Panel Size 27" (16:9, 68.6 cm) wide screen Max.
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... computer. • Move electrical devices that none of both your monitor and computer. • Make sure the computer sound card driver is too light or dark • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD. ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 3-6 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Possible Solution Power LED is... not ON • Press the button to check if the monitor is in the ON mode. • Check if the adapter and ...
... computer. • Move electrical devices that none of both your monitor and computer. • Make sure the computer sound card driver is too light or dark • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD. ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 3-6 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Possible Solution Power LED is... not ON • Press the button to check if the monitor is in the ON mode. • Check if the adapter and ...
