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... Notices...iv Safety information v Care & Cleaning vi Takeback Services vii 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Monitor introduction 1-2 1.3.1 Front view 1-2 1.3.2 Back view 1-4 1.3.3 QuickFit Function 1-5 2.1 Assembling the monitor base 2-1 2.1.1 Assembling the base 2-1 2.1.2 Detaching the base 2-2 2.2 Adjusting the monitor 2-3 2.3 Connecting the cables 2-3 2.4 Turning on the monitor 2-4 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...
... Notices...iv Safety information v Care & Cleaning vi Takeback Services vii 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Monitor introduction 1-2 1.3.1 Front view 1-2 1.3.2 Back view 1-4 1.3.3 QuickFit Function 1-5 2.1 Assembling the monitor base 2-1 2.1.1 Assembling the base 2-1 2.1.2 Detaching the base 2-2 2.2 Adjusting the monitor 2-3 2.3 Connecting the cables 2-3 2.4 Turning on the monitor 2-4 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...
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...listed computers which complies with the package. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose the monitor to rain or moisture. • Never try to open the monitor cabinet. Place the monitor on the label. This will not be operated only from damage due to your home, consult your ...Never place this product near or over a radiator or heat source unless proper ventilation is broken, do not try to fix it will protect the monitor from the type of power source indicated on a stable surface. • Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or if it by yourself. The...
...listed computers which complies with the package. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose the monitor to rain or moisture. • Never try to open the monitor cabinet. Place the monitor on the label. This will not be operated only from damage due to your home, consult your ...Never place this product near or over a radiator or heat source unless proper ventilation is broken, do not try to fix it will protect the monitor from the type of power source indicated on a stable surface. • Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or if it by yourself. The...
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...: Information that the flicker disappears. • You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the screen, as it . Turn your monitor off the Power Switch and turn off the Power Switch for hours. • When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, ...cloth. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. vi Follow the correct lifting techniques when positioning the monitor. Turn off and unplug the power cord. The screen will recover slowly or you can turn it on again to disconnect the cables and power...
...: Information that the flicker disappears. • You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the screen, as it . Turn your monitor off the Power Switch and turn off the Power Switch for hours. • When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, ...cloth. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. vi Follow the correct lifting techniques when positioning the monitor. Turn off and unplug the power cord. The screen will recover slowly or you can turn it on again to disconnect the cables and power...
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... Check your package for purchasing the ASUS® LCD monitor! ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 1-1 With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that enhance your retailer immediately. The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of features that the monitor brings to you for the following...
... Check your package for purchasing the ASUS® LCD monitor! ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 1-1 With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that enhance your retailer immediately. The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of features that the monitor brings to you for the following...
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..., and sRGB) with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. Exit the OSD menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD menu is active. 1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 4 67 1.
..., and sRGB) with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. Exit the OSD menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD menu is active. 1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 4 67 1.
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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. 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
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...: Provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their documents in real size on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel. QuickFit ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 1-5 1.3.3 QuickFit Function The QuickFit function allows users to have a preview of the screen will guide users to make adjustments. Alignment Grid QuickFit b. Grid...
...: Provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their documents in real size on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel. QuickFit ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 1-5 1.3.3 QuickFit Function The QuickFit function allows users to have a preview of the screen will guide users to make adjustments. Alignment Grid QuickFit b. Grid...
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You can easily tighten the screw by fingers. 3. Adjust the monitor to the angle that you . Attach the base to the arm and fix with soft cloth to prevent damage to join them tightly. We recommend that is most comfortable for you cover the table surface with the screw to the monitor. 2-1 Chapter 2: Setup 2.1 Assembling the monitor base 2.1.1 Assembling the base 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2.
You can easily tighten the screw by fingers. 3. Adjust the monitor to the angle that you . Attach the base to the arm and fix with soft cloth to prevent damage to join them tightly. We recommend that is most comfortable for you cover the table surface with the screw to the monitor. 2-1 Chapter 2: Setup 2.1 Assembling the monitor base 2.1.1 Assembling the base 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2.
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Disconnect power and signal cables. ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 2-2 Or, you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. • Hold the base while removing the screw. Carefully put the front of the base, and remove the base from the stand. • We recommend that you may directly use a screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the base to loosen the screw located at the bottom of the monitor face down on a clean table. 2. 2.1.2 Detaching the base 1. Use your fingers to the stand, and detach the base from the stand. 3.
Disconnect power and signal cables. ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 2-2 Or, you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. • Hold the base while removing the screw. Carefully put the front of the base, and remove the base from the stand. • We recommend that you may directly use a screwdriver to remove the screw that secures the base to loosen the screw located at the bottom of the monitor face down on a clean table. 2. 2.1.2 Detaching the base 1. Use your fingers to the stand, and detach the base from the stand. 3.
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... 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 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. 2.3 Connecting the cables ...
... 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 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. 2.3 Connecting the cables ...
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... jack. c. Tighten the two screws to show that the monitor ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 2-4 When an HDMI cable is ON. b. lights up in white to secure the...key or select from the Input Select item in -line is connected, connect the end with plug type to the monitor's DC input. See page 1-2 for the location of the VGA/HDMI cable to your computer's VGA/HDMI port... cable to the adapter, and the other end of the VGA/HDMI cable to the monitor's VGA/HDMI port. b. Connect the adapter to the monitor's earphone jack. Connect one end of the power button. When VGA and Audio-in...
... jack. c. Tighten the two screws to show that the monitor ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 2-4 When an HDMI cable is ON. b. lights up in white to secure the...key or select from the Input Select item in -line is connected, connect the end with plug type to the monitor's DC input. See page 1-2 for the location of the VGA/HDMI cable to your computer's VGA/HDMI port... cable to the adapter, and the other end of the VGA/HDMI cable to the monitor's VGA/HDMI port. b. Connect the adapter to the monitor's earphone jack. Connect one end of the power button. When VGA and Audio-in...
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... to 100. • Aspect Control: adjusts the aspect ratio to activate this menu. • Sharpness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 3-2 2. Color You can adjust Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, ASCR, Position (VGA only), and Focus (VGA only) from this function. In... the User Mode, colors of the monitor. the adjusting range is from 0 to 100 (only available for HDMI input.) • ASCR: turns on/off the ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function (only available in Scenery Mode, Theater Mode, Game Mode...
... to 100. • Aspect Control: adjusts the aspect ratio to activate this menu. • Sharpness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 3-2 2. Color You can adjust Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, ASCR, Position (VGA only), and Focus (VGA only) from this function. In... the User Mode, colors of the monitor. the adjusting range is from 0 to 100 (only available for HDMI input.) • ASCR: turns on/off the ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function (only available in Scenery Mode, Theater Mode, Game Mode...
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... Mode, and Night View Mode). The selections are English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese. • Information: Display the monitor information of the OSD screen. • Language: Select OSD language. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.) • OSD Setup: Adjust the horizontal postition (H-Position...
... Mode, and Night View Mode). The selections are English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese. • Information: Display the monitor information of the OSD screen. • Language: Select OSD language. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.) • OSD Setup: Adjust the horizontal postition (H-Position...
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... 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
... 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
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...), Power Off: < 0.5 W (AC110V) / < 0.55 W (AC220V) 0 ~ 40° C Temperature (Non-operating) Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight (Esti.) Multi-languages Accessories Regulation approvals -30 ~ 65° C 441.3 x 622.6 x 225.2 mm (monitor) 537.0 x 700.0 x 114.0 mm (package) 5.2 ± 1.0 kg (Net), 8.0 ± 1.0 kg (Gross) 21 languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Poland, Czech, Croatia, Hungary, Romania...
...), Power Off: < 0.5 W (AC110V) / < 0.55 W (AC220V) 0 ~ 40° C Temperature (Non-operating) Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight (Esti.) Multi-languages Accessories Regulation approvals -30 ~ 65° C 441.3 x 622.6 x 225.2 mm (monitor) 537.0 x 700.0 x 114.0 mm (package) 5.2 ± 1.0 kg (Net), 8.0 ± 1.0 kg (Gross) 21 languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Poland, Czech, Croatia, Hungary, Romania...
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...Press the button to check if the monitor is in the image the monitor and the computer. • Move ... and • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the there is no ...the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer. • Inspect the...the audio cable is properly connected to the monitor. • Adjust the volume settings of the...signal cable and make sure none of both your monitor and computer. • Make sure the computer...• Connect the computer with another available monitor to the monitor and the power outlet. Screen image bounces or...
...Press the button to check if the monitor is in the image the monitor and the computer. • Move ... and • Check if the monitor and the computer are in the there is no ...the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer. • Inspect the...the audio cable is properly connected to the monitor. • Adjust the volume settings of the...signal cable and make sure none of both your monitor and computer. • Make sure the computer...• Connect the computer with another available monitor to the monitor and the power outlet. Screen image bounces or...
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....500 106.500 162.000 146.250 173.000 148.500 138.500 30.24 57.27 * Modes not listed in the table above. * This monitor supports full HD (480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i/p) video content from game consoles, DVD players and other consumer video devices via HDMI. 3-7 Chapter 3: General Instruction For...
....500 106.500 162.000 146.250 173.000 148.500 138.500 30.24 57.27 * Modes not listed in the table above. * This monitor supports full HD (480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i/p) video content from game consoles, DVD players and other consumer video devices via HDMI. 3-7 Chapter 3: General Instruction For...
