OSD Sidekick User Guide
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... end of a DisplayPort cable to the DP port of the LCD monitor and the other end to the USB port of your computer. 2. HDMI-1 HDMI-2 DP DC - 4 - Turn on the monitor. Plug the power adapter to the DP port of your computer. 3. Gaming Monitor User Guide SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Preparation 1. Connect one end of a USB (A-Male to B-Male) cable to the USB port of your computer and the LCD monitor. Then plug the power cables of the LCD monitor and the other...
... end of a DisplayPort cable to the DP port of the LCD monitor and the other end to the USB port of your computer. 2. HDMI-1 HDMI-2 DP DC - 4 - Turn on the monitor. Plug the power adapter to the DP port of your computer. 3. Gaming Monitor User Guide SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Preparation 1. Connect one end of a USB (A-Male to B-Male) cable to the USB port of your computer and the LCD monitor. Then plug the power cables of the LCD monitor and the other...
OSD Sidekick User Guide
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Then launch the software. Configuring the Settings Using the OSD Sidekick software, you need to run it as administrator. After the driver installation is connected to launch the software. To do so, right-click OSD_Sideclick in "Preparation" on the desktop. Note: The first time you open the OSD Sidekick software, you can configure the advanced settings for the monitor. - 7 - Before launching the software, make sure your computer is...
Then launch the software. Configuring the Settings Using the OSD Sidekick software, you need to run it as administrator. After the driver installation is connected to launch the software. To do so, right-click OSD_Sideclick in "Preparation" on the desktop. Note: The first time you open the OSD Sidekick software, you can configure the advanced settings for the monitor. - 7 - Before launching the software, make sure your computer is...
OSD Sidekick User Guide
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... directly to adjust the setting. PIP/PBP Dashboard Gaming & Picture Picture Mode Crosshair Link AP Game Assist Configuring the Picture Mode Profiles By default, there are similar with the OSD menu and Quick menu that you can directly access using the Control button on the monitor. DISPLAY SETTING Configure the game, image, multi-picture, Dashboard, and Game Assist related settings. For more information, refer to the monitor user guide. • To make the adjustment, generally, you...
... directly to adjust the setting. PIP/PBP Dashboard Gaming & Picture Picture Mode Crosshair Link AP Game Assist Configuring the Picture Mode Profiles By default, there are similar with the OSD menu and Quick menu that you can directly access using the Control button on the monitor. DISPLAY SETTING Configure the game, image, multi-picture, Dashboard, and Game Assist related settings. For more information, refer to the monitor user guide. • To make the adjustment, generally, you...
GIGABYTE User Guide
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...instructions, may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Operation is subject to Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital... frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: LCD monitor Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: G27F Responsible Party - Inc. LCD Monitor User's Manual ...
...instructions, may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Operation is subject to Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital... frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: LCD monitor Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: G27F Responsible Party - Inc. LCD Monitor User's Manual ...
GIGABYTE User Guide
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... of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for help. Under the Directive, used equipment must be marked, collected separately, and disposed of electric and electronic devices and their components. The parts and components have not intended...de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. LCD Monitor User's Manual • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and...
... of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for help. Under the Directive, used equipment must be marked, collected separately, and disposed of electric and electronic devices and their components. The parts and components have not intended...de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. LCD Monitor User's Manual • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and...
GIGABYTE User Guide
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... the monitor. • Make sure to unplug the monitor from the power outlet before using the monitor. • Only use the accessories that are provided with the monitor or that the voltage rating of a tissue to clean the monitor if required. LCD Monitor User's Manual Safety Precautions Read through the following Safety Precautions before cleaning. • As the screen surface is easy to be connected to disassemble or repair the monitor...
... the monitor. • Make sure to unplug the monitor from the power outlet before using the monitor. • Only use the accessories that are provided with the monitor or that the voltage rating of a tissue to clean the monitor if required. LCD Monitor User's Manual Safety Precautions Read through the following Safety Precautions before cleaning. • As the screen surface is easy to be connected to disassemble or repair the monitor...
GIGABYTE User Guide
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... Overview...14 GETTING STARTED...16 Installing the Monitor Base 16 Adjusting the Viewing Angle 17 Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional 18 Making Connections...19 USING THE DEVICE...20 Turning the Power On/Off 20 User Comfort Recommendations 21 Selecting the Input Source 22 OPERATIONS...23 Quick Menu...23 Configure the Device Settings 28 APPENDICES...37 Specifications...37 Supported Timing List 38 Troubleshooting...39 Basic Care...40 Notes on USB Charging 40 GIGABYTE Service Information 40 -10...
... Overview...14 GETTING STARTED...16 Installing the Monitor Base 16 Adjusting the Viewing Angle 17 Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional 18 Making Connections...19 USING THE DEVICE...20 Turning the Power On/Off 20 User Comfort Recommendations 21 Selecting the Input Source 22 OPERATIONS...23 Quick Menu...23 Configure the Device Settings 28 APPENDICES...37 Specifications...37 Supported Timing List 38 Troubleshooting...39 Basic Care...40 Notes on USB Charging 40 GIGABYTE Service Information 40 -10...
GIGABYTE User Guide
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Then install the base onto the stand. 3. The monitor's height may be adjusted after item 1 and item 2 shown in the figure are removed. 2 1 -16- Align the monitor base with the screen facing down. 2. Lift the monitor to an upright position and place it on the lower EPS foam, with the two guide pins underneath the stand. Place the monitor on a table. LCD Monitor User's Manual GETTING STARTED Installing the Monitor Base 1.
Then install the base onto the stand. 3. The monitor's height may be adjusted after item 1 and item 2 shown in the figure are removed. 2 1 -16- Align the monitor base with the screen facing down. 2. Lift the monitor to an upright position and place it on the lower EPS foam, with the two guide pins underneath the stand. Place the monitor on a table. LCD Monitor User's Manual GETTING STARTED Installing the Monitor Base 1.
GIGABYTE User Guide
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... mount the monitor on the wall, refer to the installation guide that comply with VESA industrial standard. Push the locking clips inward to detach the stand from the monitor. 3. LCD Monitor User's Manual Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional) Use only the 100 x 100 mm wall mount kit recommended by the manufacturer complies with VESA standard and is able to support the monitor body. Place the monitor on wall, rotary brackets or other brackets. Check if...
... mount the monitor on the wall, refer to the installation guide that comply with VESA industrial standard. Push the locking clips inward to detach the stand from the monitor. 3. LCD Monitor User's Manual Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional) Use only the 100 x 100 mm wall mount kit recommended by the manufacturer complies with VESA standard and is able to support the monitor body. Place the monitor on wall, rotary brackets or other brackets. Check if...
GIGABYTE User Guide
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... light in white, indicating the monitor is ready to page 25. -20- Note: When the Main menu appears on the monitor. Refer to use. Power Off Press the Control button for 2 seconds to turn on the screen, you can also turn off the monitor by moving the Control button down ( ). Press the Control button to turn off the monitor. LCD Monitor User's Manual USING THE DEVICE Turning the Power On/Off Power On 1. Connect one end of the power cable...
... light in white, indicating the monitor is ready to page 25. -20- Note: When the Main menu appears on the monitor. Refer to use. Power Off Press the Control button for 2 seconds to turn on the screen, you can also turn off the monitor by moving the Control button down ( ). Press the Control button to turn off the monitor. LCD Monitor User's Manual USING THE DEVICE Turning the Power On/Off Power On 1. Connect one end of the power cable...
GIGABYTE User Guide
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Black Equalizer Move the Control button up ( ) to enter the Black Equalizer menu. Adjust Exit -23- Note: To change the preset hot key function, refer to confirm. To access the hot key function, do the following: • Move the Control button up /down ( ) to adjust the setting and press the Control button to the "Quick Switch" section on page 34. LCD Monitor User's Manual OPERATIONS Quick Menu Hot Key By default, the Control button has been assigned with the specific function.
Black Equalizer Move the Control button up ( ) to enter the Black Equalizer menu. Adjust Exit -23- Note: To change the preset hot key function, refer to confirm. To access the hot key function, do the following: • Move the Control button up /down ( ) to adjust the setting and press the Control button to the "Quick Switch" section on page 34. LCD Monitor User's Manual OPERATIONS Quick Menu Hot Key By default, the Control button has been assigned with the specific function.
GIGABYTE User Guide
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LCD Monitor User's Manual • Move the Control button down ( menu. Move the Control button up /down ( ) to adjust the headphone volume level and press the Control button to the "Selecting the Input Source" section. Refer to confirm. Note: To close the menu, move the Control button left ( ) to enter the Volume menu. Move the Control button up /down ( ) to select the desired option and press the Control button to confirm. ) to enter the Picture Mode Picture Mode Standard...
LCD Monitor User's Manual • Move the Control button down ( menu. Move the Control button up /down ( ) to adjust the headphone volume level and press the Control button to the "Selecting the Input Source" section. Refer to confirm. Note: To close the menu, move the Control button left ( ) to enter the Volume menu. Move the Control button up /down ( ) to select the desired option and press the Control button to confirm. ) to enter the Picture Mode Picture Mode Standard...
GIGABYTE User Guide
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... OFF Gaming Picture Display System Language Save Settings Reset all Aim Stabilizer Black Equalizer Super Resolution Display Mode Overdrive FreeSync Overdrive Balance ON OFF Refresh Rate 60Hz FreeSync ON Picture Mode Standard Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Aim Stabilizer Description When this function is activated. -28- Note: Use the Control button to enter the Settings menu. LCD Monitor User's Manual Configure the Device Settings When the Main menu appears on the screen, move the Control button up ( ) to...
... OFF Gaming Picture Display System Language Save Settings Reset all Aim Stabilizer Black Equalizer Super Resolution Display Mode Overdrive FreeSync Overdrive Balance ON OFF Refresh Rate 60Hz FreeSync ON Picture Mode Standard Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Aim Stabilizer Description When this function is activated. -28- Note: Use the Control button to enter the Settings menu. LCD Monitor User's Manual Configure the Device Settings When the Main menu appears on the screen, move the Control button up ( ) to...
GIGABYTE User Guide
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... Monitor User's Manual Resolution 1902x1080 Brightness 85 Contrast 50 Sharpness 5 Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temp. Adjust the intensity of the image. Item Brightness Contrast Color Vibrance Sharpness Description Adjust the brightness of the more muted colors. Adjust the contrast of the image. -30- Adjust the sharpness of the image. Picture Configure the image related settings. Normal Gaming Picture Display System Language Save Settings Reset all Standard FPS RTS/RPG Movie Reader sRGB Custom 1 Brightness Contrast Ratio Color Vibrance Sharpness Gamma Color Temperature Low Blue...
... Monitor User's Manual Resolution 1902x1080 Brightness 85 Contrast 50 Sharpness 5 Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temp. Adjust the intensity of the image. Item Brightness Contrast Color Vibrance Sharpness Description Adjust the brightness of the more muted colors. Adjust the contrast of the image. -30- Adjust the sharpness of the image. Picture Configure the image related settings. Normal Gaming Picture Display System Language Save Settings Reset all Standard FPS RTS/RPG Movie Reader sRGB Custom 1 Brightness Contrast Ratio Color Vibrance Sharpness Gamma Color Temperature Low Blue...
GIGABYTE User Guide
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... Low Blue Light Level 10 under the normal image mode with normal color temperature. LCD Monitor User's Manual Item Description Gamma Adjust the middle level of the selected mode with its default settings will appear on the right window. Low Blue Light Note: Select User Define to customize the color temperature by adjusting the red (R), green (G), or blue (B) level according to the default settings. -31- Color Temperature Select the color temperature. Reset Picture The image of luminance. Dynamic Contrast Senseye...
... Low Blue Light Level 10 under the normal image mode with normal color temperature. LCD Monitor User's Manual Item Description Gamma Adjust the middle level of the selected mode with its default settings will appear on the right window. Low Blue Light Note: Select User Define to customize the color temperature by adjusting the red (R), green (G), or blue (B) level according to the default settings. -31- Color Temperature Select the color temperature. Reset Picture The image of luminance. Dynamic Contrast Senseye...
GIGABYTE User Guide
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LCD Monitor User's Manual Resolution 1902x1080 Brightness 85 Contrast 50 Sharpness 5 Gaming Picture Display System Language Save Settings Reset all Input HDMI RGB PC Range Overscan Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temp. Select an appropriate RGB range setting or let the monitor to hide the outermost edges of the image. Note: This option is only available for HDMI input. Normal Picture Mode Standard Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Input HDMI RGB PC Range Overscan Description Select the input source. Note: This option is only available for...
LCD Monitor User's Manual Resolution 1902x1080 Brightness 85 Contrast 50 Sharpness 5 Gaming Picture Display System Language Save Settings Reset all Input HDMI RGB PC Range Overscan Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temp. Select an appropriate RGB range setting or let the monitor to hide the outermost edges of the image. Note: This option is only available for HDMI input. Normal Picture Mode Standard Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Input HDMI RGB PC Range Overscan Description Select the input source. Note: This option is only available for...
GIGABYTE User Guide
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...; OSD Transparency: Adjust the OSD menu transparency. • OSD Lock: When this function is enabled, no OSD adjustment is locked Confirm to confirm. No Yes -33- The button is allowed. LCD Monitor User's Manual Resolution 1902x1080 Brightness 85 Contrast 50 Gaming Picture Display System Language Save Settings Reset all Audio OSD Settings Quick Switch Other Settings Sharpness 5 Volume Mute Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temp. Normal Picture Mode Standard Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Audio OSD Settings Description Configure the audio settings. • Volume: Adjust...
...; OSD Transparency: Adjust the OSD menu transparency. • OSD Lock: When this function is enabled, no OSD adjustment is locked Confirm to confirm. No Yes -33- The button is allowed. LCD Monitor User's Manual Resolution 1902x1080 Brightness 85 Contrast 50 Gaming Picture Display System Language Save Settings Reset all Audio OSD Settings Quick Switch Other Settings Sharpness 5 Volume Mute Gamma Gamma 3 Color Temp. Normal Picture Mode Standard Exit Move/Adjust Enter/Confirm Item Audio OSD Settings Description Configure the audio settings. • Volume: Adjust...
GIGABYTE User Guide
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...( ):Input D Left( ):Volume • Resolution Notice: When this function is enabled, the monitor will appear on the DisplayPort version supported by your graphics card. -34- Available options: Aim Stabilizer, Black Equalizer, Low Blue Light, Volume, Input, Contrast, Brightness, and Picture Mode. Note: • Make sure to configure this option based on the screen when the monitor switches to another input source. • Input Auto Switch: When this function is enabled, it automatically switches to 1.1, 1.2. Item Quick Switch Other Settings LCD Monitor User's Manual...
...( ):Input D Left( ):Volume • Resolution Notice: When this function is enabled, the monitor will appear on the DisplayPort version supported by your graphics card. -34- Available options: Aim Stabilizer, Black Equalizer, Low Blue Light, Volume, Input, Contrast, Brightness, and Picture Mode. Note: • Make sure to configure this option based on the screen when the monitor switches to another input source. • Input Auto Switch: When this function is enabled, it automatically switches to 1.1, 1.2. Item Quick Switch Other Settings LCD Monitor User's Manual...
GIGABYTE User Guide
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LCD Monitor User's Manual APPENDICES Specifications Item Specifications Panel Size 27-inch Aspect Ratio 16:9 Resolution 1920 x 1080 Refresh Rate 144Hz LED Life 30000 hours (min.) Pixel Pitch 0.31125 x 0.31125 Response Time 1ms (MPRT) Brightness 300nits (typ.) / 250nits (min.) Contrast Ratio 1000:1 (typ.) Dynamic Contrast Ratio 12M:1 (typ.) Color Depth 16. 7M Active Display area 597.6(H) x 336.15 (V) Viewing Angle 178° (H) / 178° (V) Frequency 48~144Hz (gaming mode) Input/Output Terminals • 2x...
LCD Monitor User's Manual APPENDICES Specifications Item Specifications Panel Size 27-inch Aspect Ratio 16:9 Resolution 1920 x 1080 Refresh Rate 144Hz LED Life 30000 hours (min.) Pixel Pitch 0.31125 x 0.31125 Response Time 1ms (MPRT) Brightness 300nits (typ.) / 250nits (min.) Contrast Ratio 1000:1 (typ.) Dynamic Contrast Ratio 12M:1 (typ.) Color Depth 16. 7M Active Display area 597.6(H) x 336.15 (V) Viewing Angle 178° (H) / 178° (V) Frequency 48~144Hz (gaming mode) Input/Output Terminals • 2x...
GIGABYTE User Guide
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... input signal cable is on. Troubleshooting LCD Monitor User's Manual Problem Possible Solution(s) No power • Make sure the power cable is properly connected to the power source and the monitor. • Check the cable and plug to make sure they are not broken. • Make sure the monitor is turned on. • Make sure the adapter LED is properly connected. • Configure the image related settings. Refer to page 30. Refer to page 22 or 32. • Adjust the Brightness and Contrast settings...
... input signal cable is on. Troubleshooting LCD Monitor User's Manual Problem Possible Solution(s) No power • Make sure the power cable is properly connected to the power source and the monitor. • Check the cable and plug to make sure they are not broken. • Make sure the monitor is turned on. • Make sure the adapter LED is properly connected. • Configure the image related settings. Refer to page 30. Refer to page 22 or 32. • Adjust the Brightness and Contrast settings...
