Asus PG278Q manual

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ii First Edition June 2014 Copyright © 2014 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for b[...]

iii Contents  [...]

iv Notices  This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference re[...]

v Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all the documentation that came withthepackage. • Topreventreorshockhazard,neverexposethemonitortorainormoisture.  • Never try to open the monitor ca[...]

vi Care & Cleaning • Before you lift or reposition your monitor, it is better to disconnect the cables and power cord. Follow the correct lifting techniques when positioning the monitor. When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edge[...]

vii  Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.   T h e A S U S w e b s i t e s w o r l d w i d e p r o v i d e u p d a t e d i n f o r m a t i o n o n A S U S ha[...]

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1-1 ASUS PG278Q Series LCD Monitor 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS ® LCD monitor! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a broader, brighter and crystal-clear display, plus a host of features that enhance your viewing experience. With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that t[...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Monitor introduction   1 2 3 4 5 1. ( 5-way) button: • Turns on the OSD menu. Enacts the selected OSD menu item. • Increases/Decreases values or moves your selection up/down/left/ right. 2. button • Exits the OSD menu item. 3. button: • GamePlus hotkey. [...]

1-3 ASUS PG278Q Series LCD Monitor   White ON Amber Standby mode/No signal OFF OFF Red G-SYNC Green 3D Yellow ULMB   4 5 7 6  1.  This port connects the power cord. 2. ?[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction   The GamePlus function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games. In addition, Crosshair function is specially designed for new gamers or beginners interested in First Person Shoo[...]

1-5 ASUS PG278Q Series LCD Monitor   The TURBO function h elps you select among di fferent refresh rates in a convenient way. To active TURBO: Press the TURBO hotkey repeatedly to select among 60Hz, 120Hz and 144Hz.[...]

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2-1 ASUS PG278Q Series LCD Monitor 2.1 Adjusting the monitor • F o r o p ti m a l v i e w in g , w e r e c om m e n d t h a t y o u l o o k a t t h e f u l l f a c e o f t h e monitor, then adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you. • Hold the stand to prevent the monitor from falling when you change its angle. • The re[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Setup 2.2 Detaching the arm (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Loosen the four screws on the back of the monitor and remove the arm/base. 1 2 We recommend that you cover the table surface with [...]

2-3 ASUS PG278Q Series LCD Monitor b. Connect one end of the power cord to the power adapter and the other end to a power outlet.   : a. Plug one end of the DisplayPort cable to the monitor’s DisplayPort port. b. Connect the other end of the Disp[...]

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3-1 ASUS PG278Q Series LCD Monitor 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu   1. Press the ( ) button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Move the ( ) button up/down to navigate through the functions. Highlight the desired function and press the ( ) button to activate it. If the function sele[...]

3-2 Chapter 3: General Instructions   You can adjust OD and ULMB from this menu.   : Improves the gray level response time of the LCD panel.   Ultra Low Motion Blur): Adjusts the level of motion blur reduction. This function is available when the refresh rate is 85Hz, 100Hz or 120Hz. ?[...]

3-3 ASUS PG278Q Series LCD Monitor 3.2 Specicationssummary Panel Type TFT LCD Panel size 27”W (16:9, 68.47 cm) wide screen Max. Resolution 2560 x 1440 Pixel pitch 0.233 mm Brightness (Typ.) 350 cd/m 2 Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1 Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 170˚/160˚ Display colors 16.7 M Response time 1 ms Color temperature selecti[...]

3-4 Chapter 3: General Instructions 3.3 Troubleshooting(FAQ) Problem Possible Solution Power LED is not ON • Press the button to check if the monitor is in the ON mode. • Check if the power cord is properly connected to the monitor and the power outlet. The power LED lights amber and there is no screen image • Check if the monitor and t[...]

3-5 ASUS PG278Q Series LCD Monitor 3.4 Supportedoperatingmode Resolution Frequency Refresh Rate 1280x960 60Hz 1280x1024 60Hz 1360x768 60Hz 1366x768 60Hz 1440x900 60Hz 1600x1200 60Hz 1680x1050 60Hz 1920x1080 60Hz 2560x1440 60Hz 2560x1440 85Hz 2560x1440 100Hz 2560x1440 120Hz 2560x1440 144Hz Note: G-SYNC supported NVIDIA GPUs: GeForce GTX TIT[...]

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