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........................
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 G242C Quick Start Guide Documentation Stand with Screw(s) Stand Base with Screw(s)
Installing the Monitor Stand 1. Leave the monitor in its protective foam packaging. Align the stand bracket to the monitor groove. Tighten the stand bracket with screws. 2. Connect the base to the stand and tighten the base screw to secure the base. 3.
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. ∙ Getting Started...
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Power LED Lit in white after the monitor is turned on. If no signal input, the LED will turn into orange. Lit in orange when the monitor is in Stand-by mode. Power Button & Navi Key Kensington Lock HDMI Port DisplayPort Headphone Jack Power Jack...
Connecting the Monitor to PC 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Connect the video cable from the monitor to your computer. 3. Assemble the external power supply & power cord. (Figure A) 4. Connect the external power supply 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 ⚠ Important The following settings will be grayed out when HDR signals are received: Night Vision ∙ MPRT ∙ Low Blue Light ∙ HDCR ∙ Brightness ∙ ∙ Contrast ∙ Color Temperature Gaming 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Game Mode User...
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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Night Vision ∙ This function optimizes background brightness and is Normal recommended for FPS games. Strong Strongest A.I. Response Time Normal ∙ Response Time will be grayed out while MPRT is enabled. Fast Fastest MPRT ∙...
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Alarm Clock Location Left Top ∙ After setting the time, press the OK Button to activate the Right Top timer. ∙ Users have to manually Left Bottom restore their preset Alarm Right Bottom Clock after any AC power loss and reconnection.
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1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Low Blue Light ∙ Low Blue Light protects your eyes against blue light. When enabled, Low Blue Light adjusts the screen color temperature to a more yellow glow. ∙ When Pro Mode is set to Anti-Blue, it is mandatory to enable Low Blue Light.
Image 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Brightness 0-100 ∙ Properly adjust Brightness according to the surrounding lighting. ∙ Brightness will be grayed out when MPRT or HDCR are enabled. Contrast 0-100 ∙ Properly adjust Contrast to relax your eyes. Sharpness ∙...
Navi Key 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description ∙ All Navi Key items can be adjusted via OSD Menus. Down Brightness Left Game Mode Right Screen Assistance Alarm Clock Input Source Refresh Rate Info. On Screen Night Vision Setting 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description...
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1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Transparency ∙ Users can adjust Transparency in any mode. OSD Time Out 5~30s ∙ Users can adjust OSD Time Out in any mode. Power Button ∙ When set to OFF, users can press the power button to turn off the monitor.
Specifications Model G242C Size 23.6 inch Curvature 1500R Panel Type Resolution 1920 x 1080 (FHD) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Brightness (nits) 250 (typ.) Contrast Ratio 3000:1 Refresh Rate 170Hz ∙ 1ms (MPRT) Response Time ∙ 4ms (GTG) ∙ 20ms (Tr + Tf) ∙...
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Model G242C ∙ Plate Type: 75x 75 mm ∙ Screw Type: M4 x 10 mm VESA Mounting • Thread Diameter: 4 mm • Thread Pitch: 0.7 mm • Thread Length: 10 mm Dimension (W x H x D) 537.4 x 414.7 x 215.6 mm Weight 3.3 Kg (net)/ 5.15 Kg (gross)
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.
∙ Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it. Do not place anything on the power cord. ∙ If this device comes with an adapter, use only the MSI provided AC adapter approved for use with this device.
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California, USA: The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires special handling when recycled or disposed of in California. For further information please visit: https://dtsc.ca.gov/perchlorate/ Environment ∙ To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the device, do not place the device on a soft, unsteady surface or obstruct its air ventilators.
TÜV Rheinland Certification TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification Blue light has been shown to cause eye fatigue and discomfort. MSI now offers monitors with TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification to ensure users’ eye comfort and well-being. Please follow the instructions below to reduce the symptoms from extended exposure to the screen and blue light.
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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