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........................
Package Contents Monitor Optix MAG301RF Quick Start Guide Registration Card Documentation Warranty Card MSI Reward Program Card Stand with Screw(s) Stand Base with Screw(s) Stand Cover with Screw(s) Accessories Screw(s) for Wall Mount Bracket(s) Power Cord Power Adapter...
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. 130mm Getting Started...
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Macro Key To activate OSD Application. Power Button Navi Key Cable Routing Hole Kensington Lock DisplayPort 1.2 HDMI 2.0 Port Headphone Jack USB 2.0 Type-B Upstream Port For USB Upstream Cable. ⚠ To Monitor Important Check the package for USB Upstream Cable and connect it to the PC and monitor.
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 MPRT ∙ When MPRT is enabled, HDCR and Brightness cannot be enabled. ∙ Response time will be grayed out while MPRT is enabled. ∙ MPRT has to be disabled while Adaptive-Sync is set to ON. Refresh Rate Location Left Top...
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Adaptive-Sync ∙ Adaptive-Sync prevents screen tearing. ∙ DisplayPort or HDMI default is ON and can be adjusted ON/OFF in any mode, any resolution, any input source and any screen refresh rate. ∙ MPRT 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 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 MAG301RF Size 29.5 inch Curvature Flat Panel Type Rapid IPS Resolution 2560 x 1080 @200Hz Aspect Ratio 21:9 Brightness (nits) 300 (Typ.) Contrast Ratio 1000:1 Refresh Rate 200Hz Response Time ∙ HDMI 2.0 Port x2 ∙ DisplayPort 1.2 x1 Input Interface ∙...
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Model Optix MAG301RF ∙ Plate Type: 100 x 100 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) 709.4 x 399.2 x 234.0 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.
∙ 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 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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