Contents Getting Started ......................3 Package Contents ....................3 Installing the Monitor Stand ................... 4 Adjusting the Monitor ..................... 6 Monitor Overview ....................7 Connecting the Monitor to PC ................9 OSD Setup ........................10 Navi Key ........................ 10 Hot Key ........................10 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 Monitor G272QPF Documentation Quick Start Guide Stand with Screw(s) Stand Base with Screw(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 base screw to secure the base. 4.
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⚠ Important Place the monitor on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display panel. ∙ Do not use any sharp objects on the panel. ∙ ∙ Remove the screws on the monitor groove if needed before installing the stand. 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. -5° 20° 130mm 45°...
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Power Button Navi Key Kensington Lock Cable Routing Hole Power Jack DisplayPort Supports 2560x1440@170Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.2a. HDMI™ Connector Supports HDMI™ CEC, 2560x1440@144Hz as specified in HDMI™ 2.0b. HDMI™ Connector Supports 2560x1440@144Hz as specified in HDMI™ 2.0b. Headphone Jack Getting Started...
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 Brightness ∙ ∙ MPRT Contrast ∙ ∙ Low Blue Light Color Temperature ∙ ∙ HDCR ∙ Gaming 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Game Mode User...
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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Response Time Normal ∙ Activating the following functions will affect Response Time: Fast Response Time Activated Function Fastest Status » MPRT Unable to select MPRT ∙ Activating MPRT will affect: Affected Function Function Status »...
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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Smart Crosshair Icon None ∙ Through AI algorithm, this function enhances the visibility of in-game crosshair. ∙ Users can select the color and position of the crosshair. Color White Auto Position Reset Adaptive-Sync ∙...
Professional 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Pro Mode ∙ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode effects. User ∙ Press the OK Button to confirm and apply Anti-Blue your mode type. Movie ∙ Activating sRGB will affect: Office Affected Function Function Status...
Image 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Brightness 0-100 ∙ Properly adjust Brightness according to the surrounding lighting. ∙ Activating the following functions will affect Brightness: Activated Function Brightness Status » MPRT Unable to select » HDCR Contrast 0-100 ∙...
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 Smart Crosshair 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 Monitor G272QPF Size 27 inch Flat Curvature Panel Type Rapid IPS Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Brightness 300 nits (typ.) Contrast Ratio 1000:1 Refresh Rate 170Hz (Default 165Hz) 1ms (GTG) Response Time 1ms (MPRT) 5ms (Tr + Tf) ∙...
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Monitor G272QPF Kensington Lock ∙ 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) 613.04 x 535.11 x 233.68 mm 6.7 kg Weight...
Preset Display Modes ⚠ Important All information is subject to change without prior notice. G272QPF Standard Resolution HDMI™ 640x480 @60Hz @67Hz @72Hz @75Hz Dos-Mode 720x480 @60Hz 720x576 @50Hz SVGA 800x600 @56Hz @60Hz @72Hz @75Hz 1024x768 @60Hz @70Hz @75Hz SXGA 1280x1024 @60Hz @75Hz WXGA+...
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Screen Size 16:10 w/o HDR Standard Resolution HDMI™ QHD+ 2560x1600 @60Hz @85Hz @120Hz @144Hz * HDMI™ VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) synchronizes with Adaptive-Sync (ON/OFF) and is disabled when Screen Size 16:10 is set to ON. ** Users have to set DP OverClocking to ON. This is the highest refresh rate supported by DP OverClocking.
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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