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... CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. All Rights...
... CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. All Rights...
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...Services vii Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 1-3 1.3.3 GamePlus Function 1-4 1.3.4 TURBO Function 1-5 Chapter 2: Setup 2.1 Adjusting the monitor 2-1 2.2 Detaching the arm (for VESA wall mount 2-2 2.3 Connecting the cables 2-2 2.4 Turning on the monitor 2-3 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 3-3 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ 3-4 3.4 Supported...
...Services vii Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 1-3 1.3.3 GamePlus Function 1-4 1.3.4 TURBO Function 1-5 Chapter 2: Setup 2.1 Adjusting the monitor 2-1 2.2 Detaching the arm (for VESA wall mount 2-2 2.3 Connecting the cables 2-2 2.4 Turning on the monitor 2-3 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 3-3 3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ 3-4 3.4 Supported...
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...the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct ...more of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to assure compliance with FCC regulations. The use of shielded cables for compliance could void the user's authority to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Canadian Department of...
...the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct ...more of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to assure compliance with FCC regulations. The use of shielded cables for compliance could void the user's authority to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Canadian Department of...
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.... Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power standard. • Do not overload power strips and extention cords. Overloading can result in serious physical injury. • If the power supply is broken, do not use the monitor only with UL listed computers...
.... Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power standard. • Do not overload power strips and extention cords. Overloading can result in serious physical injury. • If the power supply is broken, do not use the monitor only with UL listed computers...
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... of the previous screen may be removed with a cloth dampened with the monitor: • The screen may drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock. Turn your dealer or service center to fix it. Use a cleaner intended for hours. • When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your monitor off the Power Switch and turn it on again to make sure that...
... of the previous screen may be removed with a cloth dampened with the monitor: • The screen may drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock. Turn your dealer or service center to fix it. Use a cleaner intended for hours. • When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your monitor off the Power Switch and turn it on again to make sure that...
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... information in providing solutions for product and software updates. 1. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for protecting our environment. Refer to http://www.asus.com 2. We believe in different region. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are not part of the standard package. vii Optional documentation...
... information in providing solutions for product and software updates. 1. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for protecting our environment. Refer to http://www.asus.com 2. We believe in different region. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are not part of the standard package. vii Optional documentation...
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...: LCD monitor Driver and Manual CD Quick start guide Warranty card Power adapter Power cord DP cable USB cable If any of features that the monitor brings to turn off. ASUS PG278Q Series LCD Monitor 1-1 Select "ON" when you see the message "LIGHT IN MOTION ON/OFF" appears if you disable this function but later wish to reactivate it, please use the OSD menu to turn it to turn on the red light on . 1.1 Welcome! If you want it on the base...
...: LCD monitor Driver and Manual CD Quick start guide Warranty card Power adapter Power cord DP cable USB cable If any of features that the monitor brings to turn off. ASUS PG278Q Series LCD Monitor 1-1 Select "ON" when you see the message "LIGHT IN MOTION ON/OFF" appears if you disable this function but later wish to reactivate it, please use the OSD menu to turn it to turn on the red light on . 1.1 Welcome! If you want it on the base...
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... up /down /left/ right. 2. Move the ( ) button up /down to select and press ( ) to select among different refresh rates. 5. button • TURBO hotkey. button: • GamePlus hotkey. Press the button to confirm the function needed. 4. button • Exits the OSD menu item. 3. 1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 1 2 3 4 5 1. ( 5-way) button: • Turns on /off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. 1-2 Chapter...
... up /down /left/ right. 2. Move the ( ) button up /down to select and press ( ) to select among different refresh rates. 5. button • TURBO hotkey. button: • GamePlus hotkey. Press the button to confirm the function needed. 4. button • Exits the OSD menu item. 3. 1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 1 2 3 4 5 1. ( 5-way) button: • Turns on /off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. 1-2 Chapter...
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... upstream port. DisplayPort supports 3D feature given NVIDIA 3D Vision Kit is for connection for connection with a USB upstream cable. ASUS PG278Q Series LCD Monitor 1-3 The connection enables the USB ports on the monitor. 4. 1.3.2 Status White Amber OFF Red Green Yellow Back view Description ON Standby mode/No signal OFF G-SYNC 3D ULMB 7 4 5 6 Rear connectors 1. This port connects the power cord. 2. These ports are for a DisplayPort compatible device. 3. Kensington lock slot. 7 Control buttons. USB 3.0 downstream ports. This port is available. For service...
... upstream port. DisplayPort supports 3D feature given NVIDIA 3D Vision Kit is for connection for connection with a USB upstream cable. ASUS PG278Q Series LCD Monitor 1-3 The connection enables the USB ports on the monitor. 4. 1.3.2 Status White Amber OFF Red Green Yellow Back view Description ON Standby mode/No signal OFF G-SYNC 3D ULMB 7 4 5 6 Rear connectors 1. This port connects the power cord. 2. These ports are for a DisplayPort compatible device. 3. Kensington lock slot. 7 Control buttons. USB 3.0 downstream ports. This port is available. For service...
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... through the 4. To active GamePlus: 1. Press the GamePlus hotkey. 2. Move the function. ( ) button up /down to activate it. In addition, Crosshair function is specially designed for users when playing different types of games. Highlight the desired setting and press the ( ) button to select between Crosshair and Timer 3. 1.3.3 GamePlus Function The GamePlus function provides a toolkit...
... through the 4. To active GamePlus: 1. Press the GamePlus hotkey. 2. Move the function. ( ) button up /down to activate it. In addition, Crosshair function is specially designed for users when playing different types of games. Highlight the desired setting and press the ( ) button to select between Crosshair and Timer 3. 1.3.3 GamePlus Function The GamePlus function provides a toolkit...
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ASUS PG278Q Series LCD Monitor 1-5 To active TURBO: Press the TURBO hotkey repeatedly to select among different refresh rates in a convenient way. 1.3.4 TURBO Function The TURBO function helps you select among 60Hz, 120Hz and 144Hz.
ASUS PG278Q Series LCD Monitor 1-5 To active TURBO: Press the TURBO hotkey repeatedly to select among different refresh rates in a convenient way. 1.3.4 TURBO Function The TURBO function helps you select among 60Hz, 120Hz and 144Hz.
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...˚ to -5˚ (for tilt)/+60˚ to -60˚ (for swiveling/ +120 mm (for height adjustment)/90˚ (for portrait view). -5° ~ +22° 120mm 60° Figure 1 60° 0° Figure 2 Figure 3 It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle. ASUS PG278Q Series LCD Monitor 2-1 Pivoting the monitor 1. Pivot the monitor clockwise to the angle you...
...˚ to -5˚ (for tilt)/+60˚ to -60˚ (for swiveling/ +120 mm (for height adjustment)/90˚ (for portrait view). -5° ~ +22° 120mm 60° Figure 1 60° 0° Figure 2 Figure 3 It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle. ASUS PG278Q Series LCD Monitor 2-1 Pivoting the monitor 1. Pivot the monitor clockwise to the angle you...
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... power adapter securely to the monitor. 2.3 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: DisplayPort USB USB • To connect the power cord: a. To detach the arm: 1. Loosen the four screws on a table. 2. 2.2 Detaching the arm (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm of the monitor and remove the arm/base. 1 2 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor's DC input. 2-2 Chapter 2: Setup...
... power adapter securely to the monitor. 2.3 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: DisplayPort USB USB • To connect the power cord: a. To detach the arm: 1. Loosen the four screws on a table. 2. 2.2 Detaching the arm (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm of the monitor and remove the arm/base. 1 2 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor's DC input. 2-2 Chapter 2: Setup...
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Connect the other end to the monitor's DisplayPort port. See page 1-2 for the location of the DisplayPort cable to a power outlet. • To connect the DisplayPort cable: a. The power indicator lights up in blue to your computer's DisplayPort port. 2.4 Turning on the monitor Press the power button . ASUS PG278Q Series LCD Monitor 2-3 b. Plug one end of the power cord to the power adapter and the other end of the DisplayPort cable to show that the monitor is ON. b. Connect one end of the power button.
Connect the other end to the monitor's DisplayPort port. See page 1-2 for the location of the DisplayPort cable to a power outlet. • To connect the DisplayPort cable: a. The power indicator lights up in blue to your computer's DisplayPort port. 2.4 Turning on the monitor Press the power button . ASUS PG278Q Series LCD Monitor 2-3 b. Plug one end of the power cord to the power adapter and the other end of the DisplayPort cable to show that the monitor is ON. b. Connect one end of the power button.
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.... • Contrast: the adjusting range is from 0 to reconfigure 1. To exit and save the OSD menu, press the button or move the ( ) button up/down to navigate through the functions. Move the function. ( ) button up /down again to navigate through the sub-menu functions. ASUS PG278Q Series LCD Monitor 3-1 To adjust other functions, repeat steps 1-3. 3.1.2 OSD function introduction 1. 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to 100. • Color Temp.: contains 4 modes including Cool...
.... • Contrast: the adjusting range is from 0 to reconfigure 1. To exit and save the OSD menu, press the button or move the ( ) button up/down to navigate through the functions. Move the function. ( ) button up /down again to navigate through the sub-menu functions. ASUS PG278Q Series LCD Monitor 3-1 To adjust other functions, repeat steps 1-3. 3.1.2 OSD function introduction 1. 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to 100. • Color Temp.: contains 4 modes including Cool...
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... opaque to transparent. • OSD Timeout: Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds. • Information: Shows the monitor information. • LIGHT IN MOTION: Select "ON" if you want to turn on the red light on the base. • All Reset: "Yes" allows you to restore the default settings. 3-2 Chapter 3: General Instructions This function is available when the refresh rate is 85Hz, 100Hz or...
... opaque to transparent. • OSD Timeout: Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds. • Information: Shows the monitor information. • LIGHT IN MOTION: Select "ON" if you want to turn on the red light on the base. • All Reset: "Yes" allows you to restore the default settings. 3-2 Chapter 3: General Instructions This function is available when the refresh rate is 85Hz, 100Hz or...
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Resolution Pixel pitch Brightness (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 Display colors Response time Color temperature selection Digital input Colors Power LED Tilt Swivel Height adjustment VESA wall mount Kensington lock Voltage rating Power consumption Temperature (Operating) Temperature (Non-operating) Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight (Esti.) Multi-languages Accessories Regulation approvals TFT LCD 27"W (16:9, 68.47 cm) wide screen 2560 x 1440 0.233 mm 350 cd/m2 1000:1 170˚/160˚ 16.7 M 1 ms 4 color temperatures DisplayPort v1.2 x 1 Black White (On)/Amber...
Resolution Pixel pitch Brightness (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 Display colors Response time Color temperature selection Digital input Colors Power LED Tilt Swivel Height adjustment VESA wall mount Kensington lock Voltage rating Power consumption Temperature (Operating) Temperature (Non-operating) Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight (Esti.) Multi-languages Accessories Regulation approvals TFT LCD 27"W (16:9, 68.47 cm) wide screen 2560 x 1440 0.233 mm 350 cd/m2 1000:1 170˚/160˚ 16.7 M 1 ms 4 color temperatures DisplayPort v1.2 x 1 Black White (On)/Amber...
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...; Move electrical devices that none of the pins are bent. • Perform All Reset via OSD. • Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the Color Temperature via OSD. Screen image bounces or a wave pattern is • Make sure the signal cable is properly present in the ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable is properly working. • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD. • Adjust the H-Position or V-Position settings via OSD. 3-4 Chapter 3: General Instructions
...; Move electrical devices that none of the pins are bent. • Perform All Reset via OSD. • Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the Color Temperature via OSD. Screen image bounces or a wave pattern is • Make sure the signal cable is properly present in the ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable is properly working. • Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD. • Adjust the H-Position or V-Position settings via OSD. 3-4 Chapter 3: General Instructions
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... NVIDIA graphics solutions. ASUS PG278Q Series LCD Monitor 3-5 The low resolution modes (640x480, 800x600, 1024x768) are not the supported timings of the monitor. 3.4 Supported operating mode Resolution Frequency 1280x960 1280x1024 1360x768 1366x768 1440x900 1600x1200 1680x1050 1920x1080 2560x1440 2560x1440 2560x1440 2560x1440 2560x1440 Refresh Rate 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 85Hz 100Hz 120Hz 144Hz Note: G-SYNC supported NVIDIA GPUs: GeForce GTX TITAN Black, GeForce GTX TITAN...
... NVIDIA graphics solutions. ASUS PG278Q Series LCD Monitor 3-5 The low resolution modes (640x480, 800x600, 1024x768) are not the supported timings of the monitor. 3.4 Supported operating mode Resolution Frequency 1280x960 1280x1024 1360x768 1366x768 1440x900 1600x1200 1680x1050 1920x1080 2560x1440 2560x1440 2560x1440 2560x1440 2560x1440 Refresh Rate 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 85Hz 100Hz 120Hz 144Hz Note: G-SYNC supported NVIDIA GPUs: GeForce GTX TITAN Black, GeForce GTX TITAN...