Contents Getting Started ......................3 Package Contents ....................3 Installing the Monitor Stand ................... 4 Adjusting the Monitor ..................... 6 Monitor Overview ....................8 Connecting the Monitor to PC ................11 OSD Setup ........................13 Navi Key ........................ 13 Hot Key ........................14 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 G273CQ Monitor MAG273CQR Documentation Quick Start Guide Stand Base with Quick Release Fastener Screw(s) for Wall Mount Bracket(s) Accessories...
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 quick release fastener to secure the base.
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MAG273CQR ⚠ Important Remove the screws on the monitor groove if needed before installing the stand. ∙ Place the monitor on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display panel. ∙ ∙ Do not use any sharp objects on the panel. The groove for installing the stand bracket can also be used for wall mount.
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. G273CQ -5° 20°...
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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 Power Jack HDMI Port DisplayPort Headphone 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. G273CQ OSD Setup...
MAG273CQR Up/ Down/ Left/ Right: ∙ selecting function menus and items ∙ adjusting function values ∙ entering into/exiting from function menus Press (OK): ∙ launching the On-Screen Display (OSD) ∙ entering submenus ∙ confirming a selection or setting Hot Key ∙...
OSD Menus G273CQ MAG273CQR ⚠ Important When receiving HDR signals, Night Vision, MPRT, Low Blue Light, HDCR, Brightness, Contrast, Color Temperature, and PIP/PBP will be grayed out. OSD Menus...
Gaming 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Game Mode User ∙ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode effects. ∙ Press the OK Button to confirm and apply your mode type. Racing Night Vision ∙ This function optimizes background brightness and is recommended for Normal FPS games.
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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Refresh Rate Location Left Top ∙ Location is adjustable in OSD Menu. Press the OK Button to confirm and Right Top apply your Refresh Rate Location. ∙ This monitor follows and works at the Left Operating System’s preset Screen Bottom...
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Screen None ∙ Users can adjust Screen Assistance Assistance in any mode. Icon Position Reset Adaptive-Sync ∙ Adaptive-Sync prevents screen tearing. ∙ MPRT will be disabled if Adaptive- Sync is enabled. Professional 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Pro Mode...
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description HDCR ∙ HDCR enhances image quality by increasing the contrast of images. ∙ When HDCR is set to ON, Brightness will be grayed out. ∙ HDCR and MPRT cannot be enabled simultaneously. MPRT ∙...
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Color Cool ∙ Use Up or Down Button to select Temperature and preview mode effects. Normal ∙ Press the OK Button to confirm and apply your mode type. Warm ∙ Users can adjust Color Customization R (0-100) Temperature in Customization...
PIP/PBP 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description ∙ PIP (Picture in Picture) allows users to simultaneously display Source HDMI1 multiple video sources on HDMI2 one screen. One program is displayed on the full screen at the same time as one or more Type-C other programs are displayed in (MAG273CQR)
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 PIP/PBP Mode Refresh Rate Info. On Screen Night Vision (MAG273CQR) OSD Menus...
Setting 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Language 繁體中文 ∙ Users have to press the OK Button to confirm and apply the Language setting. English ∙ Language is an independent setting. Users’ own language setting will override Français the factory. When users set Reset to Yes, Deutsch Language will not be changed.
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1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description HDMI CEC ∙ HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) supports Sony PlayStation®, Nintendo® Switch™, Xbox Series X|S consoles 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.
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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∙ 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.
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.
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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.
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