User Guide
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1. 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 the monitor brings to you 1 2 Package contents Check your package for the following items LCD monitor Driver and Manual disc Ouick start guide Warranty card Power adapter Power cord DP cable HDMI cable USB cable VAASASSA SN If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer immediately Select ON when you see the message LIGHT IN MOTION ON OFF appears if you want to turn on the red light on the base Select OFF if you want it to turn off If you disable this function but later wish to reactivate it please use the OSD menu to turn it on The monitor is Energy Star 6 0 compatible when LIGHT IN MOTION is OFF 29 If no signal is detected for 120 seconds the monitor automatically enters saving mode g It is recommended that you set the DisplayPort Deep Sleep and HDMI Deep Sleep functions to OFF 2 ASUS PG279Q Series LCD Monitor 1 1 1 3 Monitor introduction 1 3 1 Front view 1 E X 5 way button e Turns on the OSD menu Enacts the selected OSD menu item e Increases Decreases values2. 4 color temperatures No DisplayPort v1 2 x 1 HDMI v1 4 Yes No 2 W x 2 Stereo RMS Upstream x 1 Downstream x 2 Black White On Amber Standby 20 5 60 60 120 mm 100 x 100 mm Yes AC 100 240V DC 19V 4 74A AC adapter or 19V 6 32A AC adapter Power On lt 120 W Standby lt 0 5 W Power Off lt 0 5 W 0 C 40 C 20 C 60 C 619 7 mm x 432 5 mm x 237 9 mm machine 756 mm x 456 mm x 300 mm package 7 0 kg Net 10 6 kg Gross 21 languages English French German Italian Spanish Dutch Portuguese Russian Czech Croatian Polish Romanian Hungarian Turkish Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Japanese Korean Thai Indonesia Persian DP cable HDMI cable USB cable power adapter power cord Driver and Manual disc Quick start guide warranty card Chapter 3 General Instructions Regulation approvals Energy Star CB CE CU CCC UL cUL FCC RCM BSMI VCCI RoHS WEEE J MOSS ErP PSE CEL Level 1 Windows 7 WHAL Windows 8 1 WHQL Windows 10 WHQL KCC E Standb Specifications are subject to change without notice 3 3 Troubleshooting FAQ Problem Possible Solution Power LED is not ON e Press the button to check if the monitor isin the ON mode e Check if the power cord is properly connected to the monitor and the power outlet The power LED lights amber and there is e Check if the monitor and the computer are no screen image in
3. Chapter 2 Setup 3 1 OSD On Screen Display menu 3 1 1 How to reconfigure N REPUBLIC OF Normal Mode DP 2560x1440 60Hz x GAMERS ASUS ROG PG279 O Over Clocking on E GamevVisual Max Refresh Rate Blue Light Filter Color Ev Image S Input Select DE system Setup MOVE ENTER X EXIT 1 Press the 2 button to activate the OSD menu 2 Move the X button up down to navigate through the functions Highlight the desired function and press the 00 button to activate it If the function selected has a sub menu move the 2 button up down again to navigate through the sub menu functions Highlight the desired sub menu function and press the 2 button or move the bd button right to activate it 3 Move the 23 button up down to change the settings of the selected function 4 To exit and save the OSD menu press the X button or move the 2 left repeatedly until the OSD menu disappears To adjust other functions repeat steps 1 3 3 1 2 OSD function introduction 1 OverClocking This function allows you to adjust the refresh rate var Normal Mode DP 2560x1440 60Hz x GAMERS ASUS ROG PG279 S Input Select DE System Setup MOVEIENTER Back X ext e Select ON if you want to enable this function ASUS PG279Q Series LCD Monitor 3 1 e Max Refresh Rate After activating this function you can select one refresh rate to be displayed along with 60 Hz and 120 Hz when pr
4. are not user configurable Saturation Color Temp Brightness Contrast 3 Blue Light Filter In this function you can adjust the blue light filter level JG REPUBLIC OF Normal Mode DP 2560x1440 60Hz W GAMERS ASUS ROG PG279 MOVEIENTER e Level 0 No change e Level 1 4 The higher the level the less blue light is scattered When Blue Light Filter is activated the default settings of Racing Mode will be automatically imported Between Level 1 to Level 3 the Brightness function is user configurable Level 4 is optimized setting It is compliance with TUV Low Blue Light Certification The Brightness function is not user configurable 4 Color You can adjust Brightness Contrast Saturation and Color temperature from this menu 7 REPUBLIC OF 7 GAMERS I Color E image S Input Select DE System Setup MOVEIENTER Back X em e Brightness the adjusting range is from 0 to 100 e Contrast the adjusting range is from 0 to 100 e Saturation The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 e Color Temp contains 4 modes including Cool Normal Warm and User Mode ASUS PG279Q Series LCD Monitor 3 3 5 6 7 3 4 Image You can adjust OD and ULMB from this menu 7 REPUBLIC OF Normal Mode DP 2560x1440 60Hz AS ASUS ROG PG279 O Over Clocking KA GameVisual J Blue Light Filter Color S Input Select E System Setup MOVEIENTER BE EIA OD Improves the gray level response time
5. or moves your selection up down left right e Turns on the OSD menu when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the NO SIGNAL message 2 X button e Exits the OSD menu item e Turns on the OSD menu when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the NO SIGNAL message 3 button e GamePlus hotkey Move the BQ button up down to select and press 2 to confirm the function needed e Turns on the OSD menu when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the NO SIGNAL message 4 O button e TURBO hotkey Press the button to select among different refresh rates Only for DisplayPort input e Turns on the OSD menu when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the NO SIGNAL message 1 2 Chapter 1 Product introduction 5 Power button power indicator e Turns the monitor on off e The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode No signal OFF OFF Red G SYNC Yellow ULMB 1 3 2 Back view Rear connectors 1 DC IN port This port connects the power cord Earphone jack This port is only available when an HDMI DisplayPort cable is connected DisplayPort This port is for connection for a DisplayPort compatible device HDMI port This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device USB 3 0 upstream port This
6. port is for connection with a USB upstream cable The connection enables the USB ports on the monitor USB 3 0 downstream ports These ports are for connection with USB devices such as USB keyboard mouse USB flash drive etc For service personnel only Kensington lock slot Control buttons ASUS PG279Q Series LCD Monitor 1 3 1 4 1 3 3 GamePlus Function 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 Shooter FPS games To active GamePlus 1 Press the GamePlus hotkey 2 Movethe BQ button up down to select among different functions 3 Press the 2 button or move the 24 button right to confirm the function you choose and move the 2 button up down to navigate through the settings Move the 69 button left to go back off and exit 4 Highlight the desired setting and press the 24 button to activate it Press the X button to inactivate it GamePlus Main Menu GamePlus Crosshair GamePlus Timer CID GamePlus CID GamePlus ED GamePlus Crosshair FPS FPS Counter BACKIEXIT i BACKIEXIT BACKIEXIT Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 3 4 TURBO Function only for DisplayPort input The TURBO function helps you select among different refresh rates in a convenient way To activ
7. NLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation nd to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Contents EET iv Safety information aV Gare leaninnnnnggggggg vi Takeback Serviieeee paitani vii Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 Meleonee 1 1 1 2 Package contents nsnesnnsnenenenennennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnn 1 3 1 Front view 1 3 2 Back view 1 3 3 6amehlus Fundtihhc 1 4 1 3 4 TURBO Function only for DisplayPort input 1 5 Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 Adjusting the mon tor 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 1 How to reconfigure 3 1 2 OSD function introduction 3 2 Specifications summary zrninenenenunenanenenenanenanenananananas 3 3 Supported operating mode Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Op
8. SIS LAMIN 5 PG2790 series LCD Monitor User Guide First Edition September 2015 Copyright O 2015 ASUSTeK 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 backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing byASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEOUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE O
9. Ti GeForce GTX 750 GeForce GTX 745 OEM GeForce GTX 690 GeForce GTX 680 GeForce GTX 670 GeForce GTX 660 Ti GeForce GTX 660 GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST For other GPUS please contact the manufactures to see if they are compatible 3 8 Chapter 3 General Instructions DisplayPort input Over clocking Resolution Freguency Refresh Rate 2560 x 1440 144Hz 2560 x 1440 150Hz 2560 x 1440 155Hz 2560 x 1440 160Hz 2560 x 1440 165Hz Note Do not support interlace Over Clocking supported GPUs NVIDIA Maxwell GPU Graphics Card like GTX745 GTX750 GTX750 Ti GTX 960 GTX970 GTX980 GTX980 Ti and GTX Titan X For other GPUs please contact the manufactures to see if they are compatible The monitor is purposely supporting the NVIDIA G SYNC technology and targeting NVIDIA graphics solutions Please note that Over Clocking function performance depends on the GPUs or contents displayed ASUS only provides this function The performance or any side effect after activation is not guaranteed ASUS PG279Q Series LCD Monitor
10. an turn off the Power Switch for hours When the screen becomes black or flashes or cannot work anymore contact your dealer or service center to fix it Do not repair the screen by yourself Conventions used in this guide A WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to EN complete a task N CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying gt to complete a task IMPORTANT Information that you MUST follow to complete a task J NOTE Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to http www asus com 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for our customers to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries and other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for detail recycling information in different region vii viii
11. d out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical electronic eguipment and mercury containing button cell battery should not be placed in municipal waste Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products AEEE y netmeligine uygundur vi Care 8 Cleaning Before you lift or reposition your monitor it is better to disconnect the cables and power cord Follow the correct lifting technigues when positioning the monitor When lifting or carrying the monitor grasp the edges of the monitor Do not lift the display by the stand or the cord Cleaning Turn your monitor off and unplug the power cord Clean the monitor surface with a lint free non abrasive cloth Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth dampened with mild cleaner Avoid using a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone Use a cleaner intended for use with the monitor Never spray cleaner directly on the screen as it may drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock The following symptoms are normal with the monitor The screen may flicker during the initial use due to the nature of the fluorescent light Turn off the Power Switch and turn it on again to make sure that the flicker disappears You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use When the same image is displayed for hours an afterimage of the previous screen may remain after switching the image The screen will recover slowly or you c
12. e TURBO Press the TURBO hotkey repeatedly to select ASUS PG279Q Series LCD Monitor 1 5 Chapter 1 Product introduction 2 1 Adjusting the monitor e For optimal viewing we recommend that you look at the full face of the monitor then adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you e Hold the stand to prevent the monitor from falling when you change its angle e The recommended adjusting angle is 20 to 5 for tilt 60 to 60 for swiveling 120 mm for height adjustment 90 for portrait view H 14 120mm Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 J It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle Pivoting the monitor Lift the monitor to the highest position 2 Tilt the monitor to its maximum angle 3 Pivot the monitor clockwise to the angle you need Pi J It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle ASUS PG279Q Series LCD Monitor 2 1 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 Havethefrontof the monitor face down on a table 2 Loosen the four screws on the back of the monitor and remove the arm base J We recommend that you co
13. eration is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference and e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit n
14. essing the TURBO hotkey Only for DisplayPort input J After reboot test the new Max Refresh Rate by enabling it in the NVIDIA Control Panel If you don t see an image disconnect the DP cable and use the monitor OSD to try again with a safer Max Refresh Rate 2 GameVisual This function contains 6 sub functions you can select for your preference Each mode has the Reset selection allowing you to maintain your setting or return to the preset mode JF REPUBLIC OF Normal Mode DP 2560x1440 60Hz S GAMERS ASUS ROG PG279 N MOVEIENTER BACK X ox e Scenery Mode This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with GameVisual Video intelligence Technology e Racing Mode This is the best choice for racing game playing with GameVisual Video intelligence Technology e Cinema Mode This is the best choice for movie watching with GameVisual Video intelligence Technology e RTS RPG Mode This is the best choice for Real Time Strategy RTS Role Playing Game RPG playing with GameVisual Video intelligence Technology e FPS Mode This is the best choice for First Person Shooter game playing with GameVisual Video intelligence Technology e sRGB Mode This is the best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs 3 2 Chapter 3 General Instructions J In the Racing mode the following function s are not user configurable L Saturation In the sRGB mode the following function s
15. nings on the back or top of the cabinet are provided for ventilation Do not block these slots Never place this product near or over a radiator or heat source unless proper ventilation is provided The monitor should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your dealer or local power company Use the appropriate power plug which complies with your local power standard Do not overload power strips and extention cords Overloading can result in fire or electric shock Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the monitor in any area where it may become wet Place the monitor on a stable surface Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or if it will not be used for a long period of time This will protect the monitor from damage due to power surges Never push objects or spill liguid of any kind into the slots on the monitor cabinet To ensure satisfactory operation use the monitor only with UL listed computers which have appropriate configured receptacles marked between 100 240V AC If you encounter technical problems with the monitor contact a gualified service technician or your retailer The adapter is only used for this monitor do not use it for other purpose Your device uses one of the following power supplies Manufacturer Delta Electronics Inc Model ADP 90YD B ADP 120RH B This symbol of the crosse
16. of the LCD panel ULMB Ultra Low Motion Blur only for DisplayPort input Adjusts the level of motion blur reduction This function is available when the refresh rate is 85Hz 100Hz or 120Hz Input Select In this function you can select your desired input source Normal Mode DP 2560x1440 60Hz ASUS ROG PG279 O Over Clocking gt DisplayPort KA Gamevisual X Blue Light Filter Color E image S Input Select DE System Setup System a n Allows you to adjust the system 7 REPUBLIC OF Normal Mode DP 2560x1440 60Hz NO GAMERS ASUS ROG PG279 O Over Clocking Language lt Gamevisual OSD Position J Blue Light Filter Transparency m Color OSD Timeout E Image Key Lock S Input Select Information DE system Setup LIGHT IN MOTION Sound All Reset MOVE ENTER BACK EXIT Language There are 21 languages for your selection including English French German Italian Spanish Dutch Portuguese Russian Czech Croatian Polish Romanian Hungarian Turkish Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Japanese Korean Thai Indonesia Persian Chapter 3 General Instructions OSD Position Adjusts the horizontal position H Position the vertical position V Position of the OSD Transparency Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent OSD Timeout Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds Keylock To disable all function keys Press X over 5 seconds to cancel the key lock function Info
17. ot expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment As an Energy Star Partner our company has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency ENERGY STAR Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications IM gt This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouiller du Canada Safety information Before setting up the monitor carefully read 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 open the monitor cabinet The dangerous high voltages inside the monitor may result in serious physical injury If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a gualified service technician or your retailer Before using the product make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately Slots and ope
18. rmation Shows the monitor information LIGHT IN MOTION Select ON if you want to turn on the red light on the base Sound Volume the adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Mute toggles the monitor sound between on and off All Reset Yes allows you to restore the default settings DisplayPort Deep Sleep puts the DisplayPort port into deep sleep HDMI Deep Sleep puts the HDMI port into deep sleep In order to be Energy Star compliant the default setting for DisplayPort Deep Sleep and HDMI Deep Sleep is On If the monitor cannot wake up after going into deep sleep do one of the followings Press any button except 0 on the monitor to wake it up Disable the Deep Sleep function Recommended ASUS PG279Q Series LCD Monitor 3 5 3 2 Specifications summary Panel Type Panel size Max Resolution Pixel pitch Brightness Typ Contrast Ratio Typ Viewing angle H V CR gt 10 Display colors Response time Color temperature selection Analog input Digital input Earphone jack Audio input Speaker Built in USB 3 0 port 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 TFT LCD 27 W 16 9 68 47 cm wide screen 2560 x 1440 0 233 mm 350 cd m 1000 1 178 178 16 7M 4 ms
19. the ON mode e Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer e Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of the pins are bent e Connect the computer with another available monitor to check if the computer is properly working Screen image is too light or dark e Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD Screen image is not centered or sized e Adjust the H Position or V Position properly settings via OSD Screen image bounces or a wave pattern is Make sure the signal cable is properly present in the image connected to the monitor and the computer e Move electrical devices that may cause electrical interference Screen image has color defects white does e Inspect the signal cable and make sure not look white that none of the pins are bent e Perform All Reset via OSD e Adjust the R G B color settings or select the Color Temperature via OSD ASUS PG279Q Series LCD Monitor 3 4 Supported operating mode HDMI input Resolution Freguency Refresh Rate Note Do not support interlace DisplayPort input Resolution Freguency Refresh Rate Note Do not support interlace G SYNC only for DisplayPort input supported NVIDIA GPUs GeForce GTX TITAN X GeForce GTX 980 Ti GeForce GTX 980 GeForce GTX 970 GeForce GTX 960 GeForce GTX TITAN Z GeForce GTX TITAN Black GeForce GTX TITAN GeForce GTX 780 Ti GeForce GTX 780 GeForce GTX 770 GeForce GTX 760 GeForce GTX 750
20. ver the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor 2 3 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions USB Ge e To connect the power cord a Connect the power adapter securely to the monitor s DC input Chapter 2 Setup b Connect one end of the power cord to the power adapter and the other end to a power outlet e Toconnectthe DisplayPort HDMI cable a Plug one end of the DisplayPort cable to the monitor s DisplayPort HDMI port b Connect the other end of the DisplayPort HDMI cable to your computer s DisplayPort port e To use the earphone connect the end with plug type to the monitor s earphone jack when an HDMI or DisplayPort signal is fed e To use the USB 3 0 ports Take the supplied USB 3 0 cable and plug the smaller end type B of the USB upstream cable to the monitor s USB upstream port and the larger end type A to your computer s USB 3 0 port Make sure your computer is installed with the lastest Windows 7 Windows 8 operating system That will enable the USB ports on the monitor to work 2 4 Turning on the monitor Press the power button See page 1 2 for the location of the power button The power indicator lights up in white to show that the monitor is ON ASUS PG279Q Series LCD Monitor 2 3 2 4
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