OSD Sidekick User Guide
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Plug the power adapter to the DP port of the LCD monitor and the other end to the DC port on your computer. 2. HDMI-1 HDMI-2 DP DC - 4 - Connect one end of a USB (A-Male to B-Male) cable to the USB port of your computer and the LCD monitor into a power outlet. 4. Turn on the monitor. Then plug the power cables of your computer and the LCD monitor. Gaming Monitor User Guide SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Preparation 1. Connect any of the following: • One end...
Plug the power adapter to the DP port of the LCD monitor and the other end to the DC port on your computer. 2. HDMI-1 HDMI-2 DP DC - 4 - Connect one end of a USB (A-Male to B-Male) cable to the USB port of your computer and the LCD monitor into a power outlet. 4. Turn on the monitor. Then plug the power cables of your computer and the LCD monitor. Gaming Monitor User Guide SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Preparation 1. Connect any of the following: • One end...
OSD Sidekick User Guide
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... desktop. After the driver installation is connected to the LCD monitor through a USB cable as described in step 1 in > GIGABYTE folder, and select More > Run as an administrator. Double-click the icon to run it as administrator. Configuring the Settings Using the OSD Sidekick software, you need to launch the software. Before launching the software, make sure your computer is complete, the OSD Sidekick software shortcut icon appears...
... desktop. After the driver installation is connected to the LCD monitor through a USB cable as described in step 1 in > GIGABYTE folder, and select More > Run as an administrator. Double-click the icon to run it as administrator. Configuring the Settings Using the OSD Sidekick software, you need to launch the software. Before launching the software, make sure your computer is complete, the OSD Sidekick software shortcut icon appears...
OSD Sidekick User Guide
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For more information, refer to the monitor user guide. • To make the adjustment, generally, you can directly access using the Control button on the monitor. 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 do one of the configuration options are 6 preset Picture Mode profiles. These profiles cannot be applied...
For more information, refer to the monitor user guide. • To make the adjustment, generally, you can directly access using the Control button on the monitor. 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 do one of the configuration options are 6 preset Picture Mode profiles. These profiles cannot be applied...
OSD Sidekick User Guide
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... Set the GAMING COUNTER setting to ON to enable displaying the gaming timer. - Click the q icon to set the gaming counter location on the screen to Left Top, Left Center, Left Bottom, Right Top, Right Center, or Right Bottom. - 16 - Gaming Monitor User Guide Customizing the Game Assist Settings Configure the following Game Assist settings: DD Set the REFRESH RATE setting to ON to set...
... Set the GAMING COUNTER setting to ON to enable displaying the gaming timer. - Click the q icon to set the gaming counter location on the screen to Left Top, Left Center, Left Bottom, Right Top, Right Center, or Right Bottom. - 16 - Gaming Monitor User Guide Customizing the Game Assist Settings Configure the following Game Assist settings: DD Set the REFRESH RATE setting to ON to set...
OSD Sidekick User Guide
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Gaming Monitor User Guide GENERAL SETTING Configure the display screen, system, and hot keys (for the Control button. Select the key position ( / / /( ) and click the q icon. Screen resolution & Frequency Display & System RGB Controller Hot Keys for Control button Changing the Hot Key for the Control Button On the QUICK SWITCH panel, you can change the preset hot key function for the Control button) related settings. Then select the desired option. - 19 -
Gaming Monitor User Guide GENERAL SETTING Configure the display screen, system, and hot keys (for the Control button. Select the key position ( / / /( ) and click the q icon. Screen resolution & Frequency Display & System RGB Controller Hot Keys for Control button Changing the Hot Key for the Control Button On the QUICK SWITCH panel, you can change the preset hot key function for the Control button) related settings. Then select the desired option. - 19 -
OSD Sidekick User Guide
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... AUTO UPDATE setting to ON to allow the system to check for software updates and display a message when a new update is available. Updating the Software Automatically Click LIVE UPDATE to check and automatically update software when a new version is available every time you options to malfunction. IMPORTANT! During the firmware updating process, do not turn off the monitor. Note: Checking and updating software automatically requires Internet connection. - 21 - Gaming Monitor User Guide ABOUT View the current firmware...
... AUTO UPDATE setting to ON to allow the system to check for software updates and display a message when a new update is available. Updating the Software Automatically Click LIVE UPDATE to check and automatically update software when a new version is available every time you options to malfunction. IMPORTANT! During the firmware updating process, do not turn off the monitor. Note: Checking and updating software automatically requires Internet connection. - 21 - Gaming Monitor User Guide ABOUT View the current firmware...
GIGABYTE User Manual
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... repair the monitor yourself. Failure to do so may use a glass cleaner to clean the monitor if required. SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Precautions Read through the following Safety Precautions before cleaning. • As the screen surface is easy to be reached by children. • Before connecting the monitor to the power outlet, make sure that the voltage rating of the power cable is compatible with the power specification...
... repair the monitor yourself. Failure to do so may use a glass cleaner to clean the monitor if required. SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Precautions Read through the following Safety Precautions before cleaning. • As the screen surface is easy to be reached by children. • Before connecting the monitor to the power outlet, make sure that the voltage rating of the power cable is compatible with the power specification...
GIGABYTE User Manual
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... reach the product or its controls. • ALWAYS route cords and cables connected to your product so they cannot be tripped over due to earthquakes or other materials that may fall, causing serious personal injury or death. To prevent injury, this product must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions.
... reach the product or its controls. • ALWAYS route cords and cables connected to your product so they cannot be tripped over due to earthquakes or other materials that may fall, causing serious personal injury or death. To prevent injury, this product must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions.
GIGABYTE User Manual
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... 8 Product Overview 9 GETTING STARTED 11 Installing the Monitor Base 11 Adjusting the Viewing Angle 13 Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional 14 Making Connections 15 USING THE DEVICE 16 Turning the Power On/Off 16 User Comfort Recommendations 17 Selecting the Input Source 17 OPERATIONS 18 Quick Menu 18 Configure the Device Settings 27 APPENDICES 37 Specifications 37 Supported Timing List 38 Troubleshooting 39 Basic Care 40 Notes on USB Charging 40 GIGABYTE Service Information 40 Regulatory...
... 8 Product Overview 9 GETTING STARTED 11 Installing the Monitor Base 11 Adjusting the Viewing Angle 13 Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional 14 Making Connections 15 USING THE DEVICE 16 Turning the Power On/Off 16 User Comfort Recommendations 17 Selecting the Input Source 17 OPERATIONS 18 Quick Menu 18 Configure the Device Settings 27 APPENDICES 37 Specifications 37 Supported Timing List 38 Troubleshooting 39 Basic Care 40 Notes on USB Charging 40 GIGABYTE Service Information 40 Regulatory...
GIGABYTE User Manual
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Then attach the base onto the stand. 3. Lift the screw ring and turn it clockwise to secure the monitor base in place. - 11 - GETTING STARTED Installing the Monitor Base 1. Align the monitor base with the screen facing down. 2. Place the monitor on the lower EPS foam, with the standoff underneath the stand.
Then attach the base onto the stand. 3. Lift the screw ring and turn it clockwise to secure the monitor base in place. - 11 - GETTING STARTED Installing the Monitor Base 1. Align the monitor base with the screen facing down. 2. Place the monitor on the lower EPS foam, with the standoff underneath the stand.
GIGABYTE User Manual
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Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional) Use only a 100 x 100 mm VESA compatible wall mount kit. 1. Then remove the stand. 3. Attach the mounting bracket to the installation guide that is included in place. Note: To mount the monitor on the lower EPS foam, with the screen facing down. 2. Push the release button upwards to secure the bracket in the wall-mount bracket kit. Then use the screws to disengage the stand from the monitor. Place the monitor on the wall, refer to the mounting holes at the rear of the monitor. VESA mounting screw size: M4 x 20mm minimum. - 14 -
Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional) Use only a 100 x 100 mm VESA compatible wall mount kit. 1. Then remove the stand. 3. Attach the mounting bracket to the installation guide that is included in place. Note: To mount the monitor on the lower EPS foam, with the screen facing down. 2. Push the release button upwards to secure the bracket in the wall-mount bracket kit. Then use the screws to disengage the stand from the monitor. Place the monitor on the wall, refer to the mounting holes at the rear of the monitor. VESA mounting screw size: M4 x 20mm minimum. - 14 -
GIGABYTE User Manual
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... Control button down ( ). Power Off Press the Control button for a while. Note: If no signal, the monitor will go to turn off the monitor. Note: When the Main menu appears on the screen, you can also turn on the monitor. Refer to use. Connect the power cable to a power outlet. 2. Press the Control button to power saving mode and the Power LED lights white and starts blinking with a period of one second. USING THE DEVICE Turning the Power On/Off Power On 1. The Power LED...
... Control button down ( ). Power Off Press the Control button for a while. Note: If no signal, the monitor will go to turn off the monitor. Note: When the Main menu appears on the screen, you can also turn on the monitor. Refer to use. Connect the power cable to a power outlet. 2. Press the Control button to power saving mode and the Power LED lights white and starts blinking with a period of one second. USING THE DEVICE Turning the Power On/Off Power On 1. The Power LED...
GIGABYTE User Manual
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... Control button to select the desired input source. Repeat these exercises frequently: (1) look away from approximately 510 mm to 760 mm (20" to 30"). • A general guideline is to position the monitor such that the top of the screen is at or slightly below your eye-height when you are comfortably seated. • Use adequate lighting for the type of work...
... Control button to select the desired input source. Repeat these exercises frequently: (1) look away from approximately 510 mm to 760 mm (20" to 30"). • A general guideline is to position the monitor such that the top of the screen is at or slightly below your eye-height when you are comfortably seated. • Use adequate lighting for the type of work...
GIGABYTE User Manual
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• Move the Control button down ( ) to select the desired option and press the Control button to confirm. • Move the Control button right ( ) to enter the Volume menu. Note: To close the menu, move the Control button left ( ) to enter the Picture Mode menu. Move the Control button up /down ( ) to enter the the Input menu. Refer to confirm. • Move the Control button left ( ). - 19 - Move the Control button up /down ( ) o adjust the headphone volume level and press the Control button to the "Selecting the Input Source" section.
• Move the Control button down ( ) to select the desired option and press the Control button to confirm. • Move the Control button right ( ) to enter the Volume menu. Note: To close the menu, move the Control button left ( ) to enter the Picture Mode menu. Move the Control button up /down ( ) to enter the the Input menu. Refer to confirm. • Move the Control button left ( ). - 19 - Move the Control button up /down ( ) o adjust the headphone volume level and press the Control button to the "Selecting the Input Source" section.
GIGABYTE User Manual
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... Game) games. • Movie: For watching movies. • Reader: For viewing documents. • sRGB: For viewing photos and graphics on the computer. • Custom 1: Customized picture mode settings. • Custom 2: Customized picture mode settings. • Custom 3: Customized picture mode settings. Then you can individually customize hue and saturation for each axis color. An advanced color adjustment that user can configure the following image settings. Picture Configure the image related settings.
... Game) games. • Movie: For watching movies. • Reader: For viewing documents. • sRGB: For viewing photos and graphics on the computer. • Custom 1: Customized picture mode settings. • Custom 2: Customized picture mode settings. • Custom 3: Customized picture mode settings. Then you can individually customize hue and saturation for each axis color. An advanced color adjustment that user can configure the following image settings. Picture Configure the image related settings.
GIGABYTE User Manual
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... optimum contrast. Adjust the black level of luminance. It is optimized setting. 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. - 30 - Low Blue Light Reduce the amount of blue light exposure from the screen. • Level 0: No change. • Level 1~10: The higher the level, the more blue light will be reduced. Color Temperature Select the color temperature. Reset Picture Reset all Picture settings...
... optimum contrast. Adjust the black level of luminance. It is optimized setting. 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. - 30 - Low Blue Light Reduce the amount of blue light exposure from the screen. • Level 0: No change. • Level 1~10: The higher the level, the more blue light will be reduced. Color Temperature Select the color temperature. Reset Picture Reset all Picture settings...
GIGABYTE User Manual
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...: When this function is enabled, the recommended resolution message will automatically turn on the screen when the monitor switches to another input source. • Input Auto Switch: When this function is enabled, it automatically switches to Always ON. The default setting of the hot keys. S tandby ON: The Power LED lights white in standby mode. - 34 - A lways ON: The Power LED lights white during operation . Available options: Aim Stabilizer sync, Black Equalizer, Low Blue Light, Volume, Input, Contrast, Brightness, and Picture Mode.
...: When this function is enabled, the recommended resolution message will automatically turn on the screen when the monitor switches to another input source. • Input Auto Switch: When this function is enabled, it automatically switches to Always ON. The default setting of the hot keys. S tandby ON: The Power LED lights white in standby mode. - 34 - A lways ON: The Power LED lights white during operation . Available options: Aim Stabilizer sync, Black Equalizer, Low Blue Light, Volume, Input, Contrast, Brightness, and Picture Mode.
GIGABYTE User Manual
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...°C Note: Specifications subject to change without notice. - 37 - APPENDICES Specifications Item Description Panel Size Aspect Ratio 27-inch 16:9 Resolution 1920 x 1080 LED Life 30,000 hours Pixel Pitch 0.3108 x 0.3108 Brightness Contrast Ratio Color Depth Active Display Area 400nits (typ.) 1000:1 (typ.) 16.7M colors 596.736 (H) x 335.664 (V) Viewing Angle Input/Output Terminals Power Supply 178°(H) / 178°(V) • 2x HDMI 2.0 • 2x USB 3.2(downstream, •...
...°C Note: Specifications subject to change without notice. - 37 - APPENDICES Specifications Item Description Panel Size Aspect Ratio 27-inch 16:9 Resolution 1920 x 1080 LED Life 30,000 hours Pixel Pitch 0.3108 x 0.3108 Brightness Contrast Ratio Color Depth Active Display Area 400nits (typ.) 1000:1 (typ.) 16.7M colors 596.736 (H) x 335.664 (V) Viewing Angle Input/Output Terminals Power Supply 178°(H) / 178°(V) • 2x HDMI 2.0 • 2x USB 3.2(downstream, •...
GIGABYTE User Manual
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... "Picture" section. Note: If the problem persists, please contact our customer service for further assistance. - 39 - The colors are distorted • Make sure the input signal cable is properly connected. • Adjust the volume level. Refer to page 16 or 30. • Adjust the Brightness and Contrast settings. No image appears • Make sure the monitor and the computer on the screen are properly connected and both devices are turned on...
... "Picture" section. Note: If the problem persists, please contact our customer service for further assistance. - 39 - The colors are distorted • Make sure the input signal cable is properly connected. • Adjust the volume level. Refer to page 16 or 30. • Adjust the Brightness and Contrast settings. No image appears • Make sure the monitor and the computer on the screen are properly connected and both devices are turned on...
GIGABYTE User Manual
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... display operating in vertical stripes. It has been designed to support displays where high brightness, super wide viewing angle, high color saturation, and high color are arranged in the normally black mode. Gray scale or the brightness of more than 16.78 Million colors. FLICKER-FREE Without causing eye strain and other injuries. General Description M27F A is a color active matrix liquid crystal display with FHD resolution (1920 horizontal by 1080 vertical pixel...
... display operating in vertical stripes. It has been designed to support displays where high brightness, super wide viewing angle, high color saturation, and high color are arranged in the normally black mode. Gray scale or the brightness of more than 16.78 Million colors. FLICKER-FREE Without causing eye strain and other injuries. General Description M27F A is a color active matrix liquid crystal display with FHD resolution (1920 horizontal by 1080 vertical pixel...