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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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...; Before using the product, make sure all the documentation that came with the package. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose the monitor to rain or moisture. • Never try to fix it may result in serious physical injury. • If the power supply is provided. •.... Overloading can result in fire or electric shock. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your...
...; Before using the product, make sure all the documentation that came with the package. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose the monitor to rain or moisture. • Never try to fix it may result in serious physical injury. • If the power supply is provided. •.... Overloading can result in fire or electric shock. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your...
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...hours. • When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your monitor off and unplug the power cord. Stubborn stains may drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock. Conventions used in completing a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent ...damage to the components when trying to complete a task. Follow the correct lifting techniques when positioning the monitor. IMPORTANT: Information that the flicker disappears. • You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the screen, as...
...hours. • When the screen becomes black or flashes, or cannot work anymore, contact your monitor off and unplug the power cord. Stubborn stains may drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock. Conventions used in completing a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent ...damage to the components when trying to complete a task. Follow the correct lifting techniques when positioning the monitor. IMPORTANT: Information that the flicker disappears. • You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the screen, as...
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... any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your viewing experience. 1.1 Welcome! CAUTION ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 1-1 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 can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that enhance your retailer immediately...
... any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your viewing experience. 1.1 Welcome! CAUTION ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 1-1 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 can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that enhance your retailer immediately...
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... function). 2. • • • Button: Press this button for 2~4 seconds (for VGA mode only). 3. • • Button: Decreases values or moves your selection right/up. 1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 4 67 1.
... function). 2. • • • Button: Press this button for 2~4 seconds (for VGA mode only). 3. • • Button: Decreases values or moves your selection right/up. 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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... in the lower right corner of the screen will guide users to have a preview of the document or photo layout directly on the screen. QuickFit ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 1-5 Paper size: Provides users to switch between different pattern sizes. 1.3.3 QuickFit Function The QuickFit function allows users to make adjustments. QuickFit has three...
... in the lower right corner of the screen will guide users to have a preview of the document or photo layout directly on the screen. QuickFit ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 1-5 Paper size: Provides users to switch between different pattern sizes. 1.3.3 QuickFit Function The QuickFit function allows users to make adjustments. QuickFit has three...
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Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Adjust the monitor to the angle that you . You can easily tighten the screw by fingers. 3. 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. Adjust the monitor to the angle that you . You can easily tighten the screw by fingers. 3. 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.
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Disconnect power and signal cables. 2.1.2 Detaching the base 1. Or, 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. ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 2-2 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.
Disconnect power and signal cables. 2.1.2 Detaching the base 1. Or, 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. ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 2-2 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.
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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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Connect the adapter to show that the monitor ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 2-4 b. lights up in white to the monitor's DC input. c. The power indicator is connected, connect the end with plug type to the monitor's VGA/HDMI port. When an HDMI cable is connected, connect the end with plug type to a power outlet. .... • To use the earphone: a. Connect the other end of the power cable to the adapter, and the other end to the monitor's earphone jack. Tighten the two screws to your computer's VGA/HDMI port. When VGA and Audio-in the OSD menu. 2.4 Turning on the...
Connect the adapter to show that the monitor ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 2-4 b. lights up in white to the monitor's DC input. c. The power indicator is connected, connect the end with plug type to the monitor's VGA/HDMI port. When an HDMI cable is connected, connect the end with plug type to a power outlet. .... • To use the earphone: a. Connect the other end of the power cable to the adapter, and the other end to the monitor's earphone jack. Tighten the two screws to your computer's VGA/HDMI port. When VGA and Audio-in the OSD menu. 2.4 Turning on the...
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... Focus (VGA only) from this menu. • Sharpness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. In the User Mode, colors of the monitor. 2. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Aspect Control: adjusts the aspect ratio to activate this menu. • Brightness: the...user-configurable; button is from this function. Image You can adjust Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Color Temp., and Skin Tone from 0 to 100. ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 3-2 the adjusting range is from 0 ~ 100. 3. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. MX279 Splendid Color Image Input Select ...
... Focus (VGA only) from this menu. • Sharpness: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. In the User Mode, colors of the monitor. 2. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Aspect Control: adjusts the aspect ratio to activate this menu. • Brightness: the...user-configurable; button is from this function. Image You can adjust Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Color Temp., and Skin Tone from 0 to 100. ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 3-2 the adjusting range is from 0 ~ 100. 3. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. MX279 Splendid Color Image Input Select ...
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...). If the frequency is ON. 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. Its brightness is lower than that when setting the Contrast Ratio to 100.) • OSD...
...). If the frequency is ON. 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. Its brightness is lower than that when setting the Contrast Ratio to 100.) • OSD...
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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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...Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of the pins are bent. • Connect the computer with another available monitor to check if the computer is properly working. ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 3-6 Screen image bounces or a wave • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to automatically adjust ... to pattern is present in the there is no screen image ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer. • Inspect the signal cable and make sure that may cause electrical interference. No sound or sound is low ...
...Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of the pins are bent. • Connect the computer with another available monitor to check if the computer is properly working. ASUS LCD Monitor MX279 3-6 Screen image bounces or a wave • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to automatically adjust ... to pattern is present in the there is no screen image ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer. • Inspect the signal cable and make sure that may cause electrical interference. No sound or sound is low ...
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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...
....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...