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INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL 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.
Notices Federal.Communications.Commission.Statement 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 received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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.
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 edges of the monitor. Do not lift the display by the stand or the cord.
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.
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...
Monitor introduction 1.3.1. Front.view QuickFit Button: • Activates the QuickFit function designed for alignment. • The QuickFit function contains 7 pages of common grid patterns, paper sizes, and photo sizes. Button: • Use this hotkey to switch from six video preset modes (Scenery, Standard, Theater, Game, Night View, and sRGB Mode) with SPLENDID™...
Input Select Button: • Selects an available input source. Button (Input Select Button) to display VGA, HDMI/MHL-1 Press (VN279H), HDMI/MHL-2 (VN279H), DisplayPort (VN279Q) signals after you connect VGA, HDMI/MHL, or DisplayPort cable with the monitor Power Button/Power Indicator • Turns the monitor ON/OFF.
VGA.port. This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection. Audio-in. port.. This port connects PC audio source by the bundled audio cable. Earphone.jack. This port is only available when an HDMI/DisplayPort cable is connected. Kensington.lock.slot. Control.Buttons 1.3.3. QuickFit.Function The QuickFit function contains three kinds of patterns: (1) Grid patterns (2) Paper size (3) Photo size.
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When QuickFit is activated, press the control Buttons to make adjustments. The QuickFit OSD displayed in the lower right corner of the screen will guide users to make selections. The QuickFit OSD shown on the screen is not accessible by tapping on it. ASUS VN279 Series LCD Monitor...
Hold the stand to prevent the monitor from falling when you change its angle. • The recommended adjusting angle is +22 to -5˚ -5 to +22 It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle. ASUS VN279 Series LCD Monitor...
Detaching the arm/base (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm/base of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/base: Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. Remove the rubbers in the four screw holes. (Figure 1) Remove the base (Figure 2).
Connect the cables as the following instructions: VN279H VN279Q DisplayPort Earphone jack HDMI Audio-in •. To.connect.the.power.cord: connect one end of the power cord securely to the monitor’s AC input port, the other end to a power outlet. ASUS VN279 Series LCD Monitor...
•. To.connect.the.VGA/HDMI.(MHL)/DisplayPort.cable: Plug one end of the VGA/HDMI (MHL)/DisplayPort cable to the monitor’s VGA/HDMI (MHL)/DisplayPort jack. Connect the other end of the VGA/HDMI (MHL)/DisplayPort cable to your computer or mobile device's VGA/HDMI (MHL)/DisplayPort jack. Tighten the two screws to secure the VGA connector. •.
In the Standard Mode, the ASCR, Saturation ,Sharpness functions and Skin Tone are not user-configurable. • In the sRGB Mode, the Saturation, Color Temp., Skin Tone, Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast and ASCR functions are not user- configurable. ASUS VN279 LCD Monitor...
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VividPixel: enhances the outline of the displayed picture and generates high-quality images on screen. •. ASCR: turns on/off the ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function. •. Position.(Only.available.for.VGA.input): adjusts the horizontal position (H-Position) and the vertical position (V-Position) of the image. The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
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First Person Shooter (FPS) games. Press to select between Aimpoint and Timer function. Press MENU to confirm the function you choose, and to go back, off, and exit. ASUS VN279 LCD Monitor...
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GamePlus Main Menu GamePlus — Aimpoint GamePlus — Timer GamePlus — Timer — Position System.Setup. Allows you to adjust the system. •. Splendid.Demo.Mode: splits the screen into two for Splendid modes comparison. •. Volume: the adjusting range is from 0 to 100. •.
Specifications summary (VN279H) Panel.Type TFT LCD Panel.size 27”W (16:9, 68.6 cm) wide screen Max..Resolution 1920 x 1080 Pixel.pitch 0.311 mm Brightness.(Typical) 300 cd/m Contrast.Ratio.(Typical) 3000:1 Contrast.Ratio.(Max.) 100,000,000:1 (with ASCR on) Viewing.angle(H/V).CR>10 178˚/178˚ Display.colors 16.7 M Response.time 5 ms (Gray to gray) SPLENDID™.Video.Enhancement...
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Regulation.approvals Energy Star , China Energy Level 1, UL/cUL, ® CB, CE, ErP, FCC (Class B), CCC, BSMI, CU, C-Tick, VCCI, UkrSEPRO, TCO6.0, ISO 9241- 307, J-MOSS, RoHS, WEEE, PSE, WHQL for Windows 7 and Windows 8 *Without.audio.and.USB.hub.connection. **Specifications.are.subject.to.change.without.notice. Chapter 3: General Instructions...
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Regulation.approvals Energy Star , China Energy Level 1, UL/cUL, ® CB, CE, ErP, FCC (Class B), CCC, BSMI, CU, C-Tick, VCCI, UkrSEPRO, TCO6.0, ISO 9241- 307, J-MOSS, RoHS, WEEE, PSE, WHQL for Windows 7 and Windows 8 *Without.audio.and.USB.hub.connection. **Specifications.are.subject.to.change.without.notice. Chapter 3: General Instructions...
• Ensure that the HDMI cable is properly connected to the monitor and the computer. • Adjust the volume settings of both your monitor and HDMI device. • Ensure that the computer sound card driver is properly installed and activated. ASUS VN279 LCD Monitor...