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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 by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
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. • Cleaning.
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.
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Assembling the monitor base Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. Attach the base to the arm. Turn the screw clockwise to secure the base. Then adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you. •...
V G A HDMI DV I V G A HDMI VP279N VP279H 100 mm HDMI V G A HDMI VP279Q Controls button DVI port Speakers VGA port AC-IN port Audio-IN port Kensington Lock DisplayPort HDMI port ASUS LCD Monitor VP279 Series...
Monitor introduction 1.5.1 Using the Controls button Use the controls button on the back of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Touch key 1-6 to activate the key list page. Menu Menu QuickFit QuickFit Auto Adjust Input Select Auto Close Close GamePlus Brightness Blue Light Filter Blue Light Filter...
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Enter the OSD menu. Power Button/Power Indicator: • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the table below. Status Description White Amber Standby mode ASUS LCD Monitor VP279 Series...
1.5.2 QuickFit Function The QuickFit function contains three patterns: (1) Grid (2) Paper size (3)Photo size. QuickFit has three patterns: Grid pattern: Facilitates designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel. Alignment Grid Paper size: Provides users to view their documents in real size on the screen.
2.1 Detaching the base (for VESA wall mount) To detach the base, perform the following: Disconnect power and signal cables. Carefully put the front of the monitor face down on a clean table. Turn the screw counter-clockwise to loosen the screw located at the bottom of the base.
• Hold the stand to prevent the monitor from falling while changing its angle. • You can adjust the monitor’s angle from -5˚ to 22˚. -5˚ to +22˚ • It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle. ASUS LCD Monitor VP279 Series...
OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure Splendid Standard Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Scenery mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode sRGB Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu. Press the buttons to toggle between options in the Menu.
• Reading Mode: This is the best choice for book reading with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • Darkroom Mode: This is the best choice for a weak ambient light environmen with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. ASUS LCD Monitor VP279 Series...
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• In the Standard Mode, the Saturation, Skin Tone, Sharpness, and ASCR functions are not user-configurable. • In the sRGB, the Saturation, Color Temp., SkinTone, Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast, and ASCR functions are not user-configurable. • In the Reading Mode, the Saturation, SkinTone, ASCR, Contrast, and Color Temp. functions are not user-configurable. Blue Light Filter Reduce the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight.
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Cool, Normal, Warm, and User Mode. • In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are user- configurable; the adjusting range is from 0 ~ 100. • Skin Tone: Select the desired skin color. Available options: Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish. ASUS LCD Monitor VP279 Series...
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Aspect Control: Adjust the aspect ratio to “Full” or “4:3”. • 4:3 is only available when input source is in 4:3 format. • VividPixel: ASUS Exclusive Technology that brings lifelike visuals for crystal-clear and detail-oriented enjoyment. The adjusting range is from 0~100. • ASCR: Select ON or OFF to enable or disable dynamic contrast ratio function.
Input Select Select the input source. VP279N Input Select Standard Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz VP279H Input Select Standard Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz HDMI ASUS LCD Monitor VP279 Series...
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VP279Q Input Select Standard Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz DisplayPort HDMI Chapter 3: General Instruction...
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Splendid Demo Mode GamePlus ECO Mode OSD Setup Language Key Lock Information More (Page 1/2) System Setup Standard Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Back Power Indicator Power Key Lock All Reset (Page 2/2) ASUS LCD Monitor VP279 Series...
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VP279H and VP279Q System Setup Standard Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Splendid Demo Mode Volume GamePlus ECO Mode OSD Setup Language Key Lock More (Page 1/2) System Setup Standard Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Back Information Power Indicator Power Key Lock All Reset...
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Back: Return the previous page of System Setting. • Power Indicator: Turn the power LED indicator on/off. • Power Key Lock: Disable/Enable the power key. • All Reset: Select YES to revert all settings to the factory default mode. 3-10 ASUS LCD Monitor VP279 Series...
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Shortcut Assign the specific function to the two shortcut keys. VP279N Shortcut Standard Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Shortcut 1 Blue Light Filter Shortcut 2 Splendid Brightness Auto Adjust Contrast Color Temp. GamePlus (Shortcut 1) Shortcut Standard Mode VGA 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Shortcut 1 Blue Light Filter Shortcut 2...
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Available options: Blue Light Filter, Splendid, Brightness (for VP279N model only), Auto Adjust, Contrast, Color Temp., Volume (for VP279H/VP279Q model only), and GamePlus (for VP279H/VP279Q model only). The default setting is Blue Light Filter. 3-12 ASUS LCD Monitor VP279 Series...
• Select the appropriate Color Temperature via OSD. No sound or sound is low • Adjust the volume settings of both your monitor and computer. • Make sure the computer sound card driver is properly installed and activated. 3-14 ASUS LCD Monitor VP279 Series...
Supported Timing List VESA / IBM Modes Support Timing Horizontal Vertical Resolution Resolution Nominal Pixel Mode Frequency Frequency (active dot) (total dot) Color (MHz) (KHz) (Hz) 720x400@70Hz 900 x 449 31.469 70.087 28.322 640x480@60Hz 800 x 525 31.469 59.940 25.175 640x480@72Hz 832 x 520 37.861...