Contents Getting Started ......................3 Package Contents ....................3 Installing the Monitor Stand ................... 4 Adjusting the Monitor ..................... 5 Monitor Overview ....................6 Connecting the Monitor to PC ................8 OSD Setup ........................9 Navi Key ........................9 Hot Key ........................9 OSD Menus........................
Getting Started This chapter provides you with the information on hardware setup procedures. While connecting devices, be careful in holding the devices and use a grounded wrist strap to avoid static electricity. Package Contents Monitor Optix MAG274QRF / Optix MAG274QRF-QD Quick Start Guide Documentation Registration Card...
Installing the Monitor Stand 1. Leave the monitor in its protective foam packaging. Align the stand bracket to the monitor groove. 2. Tighten the stand bracket with screws. 3. Connect the base to the stand and tighten the base screw to secure the base. 4.
Adjusting the Monitor This monitor is designed to maximize your viewing comfort with its adjustment capabilities. ⚠ Important Avoid touching the display panel when adjusting the monitor. ∙ ∙ Please slightly tilt the monitor backwards before pivoting it. 100mm Getting Started...
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Macro Key To activate OSD. Power Button Navi Key Kensington Lock DisplayPort HDMI Port USB Type-C Port This port supports DisplayPort Alternate (DP Alt) Mode and up to 5V/3A (15W) power delivery. It only carries video signals and doesn’t support data transmission function.
Connecting the Monitor to PC 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Connect the video cable from the monitor to your computer. 3. Assemble the monitor power adapter & power cord. (Figure A) 4. Connect the power adapter to the monitor power jack. (Figure B) 5.
OSD Setup This chapter provides you with essential information on OSD Setup. ⚠ Important All information is subject to change without prior notice. Navi Key The monitor comes with a Navi Key, a multi-directional control that helps navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Up/Down/Left/Right: ∙...
OSD Menus Gaming 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Game Mode User ∙ All items can be adjusted by users. ∙ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode effects. Racing ∙ Press the OK Button to confirm and apply your mode type.
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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Anti Motion ∙ When Anti Motion Blur is enabled, Blur HDCR and Brightness cannot be enabled and will be grayed out. ∙ Response time will be grayed out while Anti Motion Blur is enabled. ∙...
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Adaptive-Sync ∙ Adaptive-Sync prevents screen tearing. ∙ DisplayPort or HDMI default is OFF and can be adjusted ON/OFF in any mode, any resolution, any input source and any screen refresh rate. ∙ Anti Motion Blur will be disabled if Adaptive-Sync is enabled.
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Image ∙ Image Enhancement enhances image Enhancement edges to improve their acutance. Weak ∙ Users can adjust Image Enhancement in any mode. Medium Strong Strongest Image 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Brightness 0-100 ∙...
Input Source 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description HDMI1 ∙ Users can adjust Input Source in any mode. HDMI2 Type C Auto Scan ∙ Users can use the Navi Key to select Input Source at below status: • While “Auto Scan” is set to “OFF” with the monitor at power saving mode;...
Setting 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Language 繁體中文 ∙ Language factory default is English. ∙ Users have to press the OK Button to English confirm and apply the Language setting. Français ∙ Language is an independent setting. Users’ own language setting will override Deutsch the factory default.
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1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description HDMI CEC ∙ Default is OFF. ∙ HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) supports Sony PlayStation®, Nintendo® Switch™, and various audio-visual devices that are CEC-capable. ∙ If HDMI CEC is set to ON: • The monitor will automatically power on when the CEC device is turned on.
Specifications Model Optix MAG274QRF Optix MAG274QRF-QD Size 27 inch Curvature Flat Panel Type Rapid IPS Resolution 2560 x 1440 @165Hz 16:9 Aspect Ratio Brightness (nits) 300 (typ.) 5V/3A ∙ 0~69%: 5V/3A Brightness: USB Type-C ∙ 70~80%: 5V/2A Power Delivery ∙ 81~100%: 5V/1A Contrast Ratio 1000:1 Refresh Rate...
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Model Optix MAG274QRF Optix MAG274QRF-QD Adjustment (Swivel) -75° ~ 75° Adjustment (Pivot) -90° ~ 90° Kensington Lock ∙ Plate Type: 100 x 100 mm ∙ Screw Type: M4 x 10 mm • Thread Diameter: 4 mm VESA Mounting • Thread Pitch: 0.7 mm • Thread Length: 10 mm Dimension (W x H x D) 614.9 x 532.7 x 206.7 mm...
Troubleshooting The power LED is off. • Press the monitor power button again. • Check if the monitor power cable is properly connected. No image. • Check if the computer graphics card is properly installed. • Check if the computer and monitor are connected to electrical outlets and are turned on.
Safety Instructions ∙ Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. ∙ All cautions and warnings on the device or user’s manual should be noted. ∙ Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ∙ Keep the User’s Guide that comes with the package for future reference. ∙...
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. MSI Computer Corp. 901 Canada Court, City of Industry, CA 91748, USA (626) 913-0828 www.msi.com...
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Vietnam RoHS As from December 1, 2012, all products manufactured by MSI comply with Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT temporarily regulating the permitted limits for a number of hazardous substances in electronic and electric products.
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