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� Power Adapter & Power Cord 5� HDMI Cable 6� DisplayPort Cable 7� USB Upstream Cable (to enable the USB ports on the monitor) 8� Quick Start Guide 9� Warranty Card * Contact your place of purchase or local distributor if any of the items is damaged or missing�...
Getting Started Installing the Monitor Stand Optix MAG271R (3CA1) Option 1 IMPORTANT Place the monitor on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display panel� The holes for installing the stand can be also used for wall mount� Please contact your dealer for proper wall mount kit�...
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Optix MAG271R (3CA1) Option 2 IMPORTANT Place the monitor on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display panel� The holes for installing the stand can be also used for wall mount� Please contact your dealer for proper wall mount kit�...
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Getting Started Optix MAG271V (3CA1) IMPORTANT Place the monitor on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display panel� The holes for installing the stand can be also used for wall mount� Please contact your dealer for proper wall mount kit� 1�...
This monitor is designed to maximize your viewing comfort with its adjustment capabilities such as tilt, lift and swivel� IMPORTANT Avoid touching the display panel when adjusting the monitor� Optix MAG271R (3CA1) Option 1 130mm Optix MAG271R (3CA1) Option 2 130mm...
Monitor Overview Power Button Navi Key Kensington Lock Power Jack...
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PC and monitor� Once this cable is connected, the To PC USB Type A Downstream Ports on the monitor will be ready for use� USB Type A Downstream Port DisplayPort HDMI Port Headphone Jack MSI Function Key...
Connecting the Monitor to PC 1� Turn off your computer. 2� Connect the HDMI/DisplayPort 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 ■ Brightness cannot be adjusted when Anti (OFF) Motion Blur is set to ON� ■ When Response Time is set to Fastest with (ON) at least 75Hz Screen Refresh Rate, Anti Motion Blur will be automatically 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 All items can be adjusted by users� Cinema All items can be adjusted by users� Designer All items can be adjusted by users�...
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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 and HDCR are enabled� Contrast 0-100 ■ Users can adjust Contrast in any Mode� Sharpness ■...
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OSD Setup h Navi Key 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description ■ Up Button default is Game Mode� ■ Down Button default is Screen Assistance� Brightness ■ Left Button default is Alarm Clock� Game Mode ■ Right Button default is Input Source� Screen Assistance ■...
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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�...
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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