Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PG278Q Asus
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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, tr.
iii Contents .
iv Notices This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
v Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all the documentation that came withthepackage. • Topreventreorshockhazard,neverexposethemonitortorainormoisture.
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.
vii Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction.
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.
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.
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.
2-4 Chapter 2: Setup.
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.
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.
3-3 ASUS PG278Q Series LCD Monitor 3.2 Specicationssummary 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.
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.
3-5 ASUS PG278Q Series LCD Monitor 3.4 Supportedoperatingmode Resolution Frequency Refresh Rate 1280x960 60Hz 1280x1024 60Hz 1360x768 60Hz 1366x768 60Hz 1440x900 60Hz 1600x1200 60Hz 1680x1050.
3-6 Chapter 3: General Instructions.
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