Contents Copyright and Trademarks Notice ��������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Revision ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Technical Support ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Safety Instructions ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iv CE Conformity ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������vi FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ���������������������������������������������������vi WEEE Statement ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������vii Chemical Substances Information �������������������������������������������������������������������������vii RoHS Statement ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������vii 1. Getting Started ........... 1-1 Package Contents ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 1-2 Installing the Monitor Stand ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
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� To prevent fire or shock hazard, keep this device away from humidity and high temperature�...
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Users should contact the local authorized point of collection for recycling and disposing of their end-of-life products� ◙ Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor for further recycling information� ◙ Users may also reach us at gpcontdev@msi�com for information regarding proper disposal, take-back, recycling, and disassembly of MSI products�...
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...
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�...
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� IMPORTANT • The illustrations are for reference only� Your monitor may vary in appearance� •...
Package Contents 1� Monitor 2� Stand 3� Stand Base with Screw 4� Screw Rubber Cover x 2 5� Wall Mount Screws x 4 6� VESA Cover Screws x 2 7� Power Adapter & Power Cord 8� HDMI Cable (Optional) 9� DisplayPort Cable (Optional) 10�...
Getting Started Installing the Monitor Stand 1� Fit the stand to the monitor� 2� Tighten the stand with the screws� Place the screw rubber covers on the screws� 3� Connect the base to the stand and tighten the base screw to secure the base� IMPORTANT •...
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� 130mm...
Getting Started Monitor Overview DisplayPort HDMI Port USB-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� IMPORTANT Power delivery is available only when OSD Brightness is less than or equal to 90�...
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Headphone Jack Power Jack USB Type B Upstream Port For USB Upstream Cable� IMPORTANT Check the package for USB Upstream Cable and connect it to the PC and monitor� Once To PC this cable is connected, the To Monitor USB Type A Downstream Ports on the monitor will be ready for use�...
Getting Started Connecting the Monitor to PC 1� Turn off your computer. 2� Connect the HDMI/ DisplayPort/ USB-C 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�...
Navi Key The monitor comes with a Navi Key, a multi-directional control that helps navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu� Navi Key...
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OSD Setup The Navi Key default settings are as follows� Navi Key Hot Key Basic Operations (When OSD menu is OFF) (When OSD menu is ON) Middle Button OSD Main Menu ■ Entering submenus ■ Confirming a selection or setting Game Mode ■...
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Users may enter the OSD Menu to customize their own Navi Key Hot Keys. More Hot Key options are as below� Navi Key Hot Key Options Operations Brightness ■ Press Middle Button to save value and exit� ■ Press Up and Down Buttons to adjust� ■...
OSD Setup OSD Setup via Navi Key Press the Middle button of Navi Key to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) main menu� Use the Up, Down, Left, Right buttons to tune the desired function menus to suit your personal preferences� h GAMING 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu...
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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Anti Motion Blur ■ When Anti Motion Blur is enabled, HDCR and (OFF) Brightness cannot be enabled and will be grayed out� (ON) ■ Response time will be grayed out while Anti Enabling it will affect Motion Blur is enabled�...
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OSD Setup h Professional 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Pro Mode User Default mode� All items can be adjusted by users� Reader Cinema All items can be adjusted by users� Designer ■ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode effects. ■...
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h Image 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Brightness 0-100 ■ Users can adjust Brightness in User, RTS, RPG and Reader mode� ■ Brightness will be grayed out when Anti Motion Blur or HDCR are enabled� Contrast 0-100 ■ Users can adjust Contrast in any Mode� Sharpness ■...
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OSD Setup h Setting 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Language 繁體中文 ■ Language factory default is English� ■ Users have to press the Middle Button to confirm English and apply the Language setting� Français ■ Language is an independent setting� Users’ own Deutsch language setting will override the factory default�...
Specifications Model Optix MAG251RX (3BA3) Size 24�5 inch Curvature Panel Type Resolution 1920 x 1080 (FHD) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Brightness (nits) Contrast Ratio 1000:1 Refresh Rate 240Hz Response Time 1ms (MPRT) Input Interface ■ HDMI x2 ■ DisplayPort x1 ■ USB-C x1 (for DP Alt Mode) ■...
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Appendix Model Optix MAG251RX (3BA3) VESA Mounting ■ Plate Type: 100 x 100mm ■ Screw Type: M4 x 10mm ▶ Thread Diameter: 4mm ▶ Thread Pitch: 0�7mm ▶ Thread Length: 10mm Dimension (W x D x H) 506�1 x 182�4 x 507mm Weight 5�4 kg (Net), 7�8 kg (Gross) Environment...
Appendix 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�...
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