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  • Page 1 VA279QGS Series LCD Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
  • Page 3: Tco Certified

    TCO certified A third-party certification according to ISO 14024 Toward sustainable IT products Say hello to a more sustainable product IT products are associated with a wide range of sustainability risks throughout their life cycle. Human rights violations are common in the factories.
  • Page 4: Notices

    Notices NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR certified. This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the factory default setting which can be restored by “Factory Reset” function in the OSD menu. Changing the factory default settings or enabling other features may increase power consumption that could exceed the ENERGY STAR specified limits.
  • Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity

    ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS Computer International (America) ASUS Computer GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address 1F, No. 15, Address 48720 Kato Rd, Fremont, Address Harkortstr.
  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all the documentation that came with the package. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose the monitor to rain or moisture. • Never try to open the monitor cabinet. The dangerous high voltages inside the monitor may result in serious physical injury.
  • Page 7 WARNING Usage of other than specified head- or earphones can result in hearing loss due to excessive sound pressures. Please confirm the distribution system in building installation shall provide the circuit breaker rated 120/240V, 20A (maximum). If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the power cord, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin outlet.
  • Page 8 If the existing product is going to be retained and relocated, the same considerations as above should be applied. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Adjustment of the equalizer to maximum increases the earphones and headphones output voltage and therefore the sound pressure level.
  • Page 9: Care & Cleaning

    Care & Cleaning • Before you lift or reposition your monitor, it is better to disconnect the cables and power cord. Follow the correct lifting techniques when positioning the monitor. When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edges of the monitor. Do not lift the display by the stand or the cord. •...
  • Page 10 Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for our customers to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries and other components as well as the packaging materials.
  • Page 11: Welcome

    ® Thank you for purchasing the ASUS LCD monitor! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a crisper, broader, and brighter display, plus a host of features that enhance your viewing experience. With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual...
  • Page 12: Assembling The Monitor

    Assembling the monitor To assemble the monitor: Place the display on a cloth on the table, Then attach the base to the arm and fix with the screw to join them tightly. You can easily tighten the screw by fingers. Adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you.
  • Page 13: Connect Cables

    Rear of the LCD monitor AC-IN Port DP - in Port HDMI Port VGA Port Line in Earphone - out USB3.2 Gen1 Type-B Port USB3.2 Gen1 Type-A Port USB3.2 Gen1 Type-A Port 10. Kensington Lock ASUS LCD Monitor VA279QGS Series...
  • Page 14: Six Sides Figure

    1.4.2 Six sides figure UNIT:mm [inch] Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
  • Page 15: Monitor Introduction

    Add or Increase value • Input hot key Energy Saving hot key/Decrease value: • Next Item or Decrease value • Energy Saving hot key Power Button: • Power on/off monitor when monitor is power off/on. ASUS LCD Monitor VA279QGS Series...
  • Page 16: Function Of Stand/Base

    1.5.2 Function of Stand/Base Cable management • You can organize the cables with the help of the cable management slot. Phone holder: • The size of the phone holder is 13.6 mm x 228.7 mm. Make sure your device fits into the groove. •...
  • Page 17: Detaching The Arm/Stand (For Vesa Wall Mount)

    Detach the stand (arm and base) from the monitor. • We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor. *Vesa mount:100 x 100mm *Screw size:M4 x 10mm(4pcs) *Base Screw size : M6 x 18mm ASUS LCD Monitor VA279QGS Series...
  • Page 18: Adjusting The Monitor

    Adjusting the monitor • For optimal viewing, we recommend that you look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you. • Hold the stand to prevent the monitor from falling when you change its angle.
  • Page 19: Osd (On-Screen Display) Menu

    Press the  and  buttons to select the desired parameter. Press the key to enter the slide bar and then use the  or  buttons, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes. ASUS LCD Monitor VA279QGS Series...
  • Page 20: Osd Function Introduction

    3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction Splendid This function contains eight sub-functions that you can select for your preference. • Standard Mode: This is the best choice for document editing with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology. • sRGB Mode: This is the best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs.
  • Page 21 When this function is enable, the following functions are not available: GamePlus and QuickFit. • Color Augmentation: The adjusting range of color enhancement is from 0 to 100. • This function is not available in sRGB mode under Splendid. ASUS LCD Monitor VA279QGS Series...
  • Page 22 Please refer to the following to alleviate eye strains: • Users should take some time away from the display if working for long hours. It is advised to take short breaks (at least 5 mins) after around 1 hour of continuous working at the computer.
  • Page 23 Color Temp.: Contains three preset color modes (Cool, Normal, Warm) and User Mode. • In the User Mode, colors of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are user- configurable; the adjusting range is from 0 ~ 100. ASUS LCD Monitor VA279QGS Series...
  • Page 24 Image You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, ASCR, Motion Sync, Adaptive-Sync, VGA Adjust from this main function. VA279QGS Splendid Input Brightness 1920 x 1080 120 Hz Standard Mode HDMI Sharpness Splendid Trace Free Aspect Control Eye Care ASCR Motion Sync Color...
  • Page 25 • • Press  and  to select between Crosshair, Timer, FPS Counter, Display Alignment function. • Press key to confirm the function you choose. Press to go back. Press to go off, and exit. ASUS LCD Monitor VA279QGS Series...
  • Page 26 GamePlus main menu GamePlus-Crosshair GamePlus-Timer GamePlus- FPS Counter • QuickFit: contains two patterns: (1) Paper size (2) Photo size. Paper size: Provides users to view their documents in real size on the screen. Letter Letter EXIT EXIT Chapter 3: General Instruction...
  • Page 27 OSD screen. • Language: Select OSD language. The selections are: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Poland, Czech, Croacia, Hungary, Romania, Portugal, Turkey, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Thai, Indonesian, Ukraine, and Vietnamese. ASUS LCD Monitor VA279QGS Series...
  • Page 28 Note: This function activates only when monitor’s auto source detection is off. Please take a look at the ASUS website to check which devices are compatible with this function. To enable monitor to turn on and off the hardware or vise versa, please set up your computer BIOS by the following.
  • Page 29 Shortcut 2: User can select from “Blue Light Filter” “Splendid”, “Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Input”, “Color Temp.”, “Volume”, “QuickFit”, “GamePlus”, “Rest Reminder”, “Color Augmentation”,“Energy Saving” and set as shortcut key. The default setting is Energy Saving. ASUS LCD Monitor VA279QGS Series 3-11...
  • Page 30: Specifications

    Specifications Model VA279QGS Panel Size 27”W Max. Resolution 1920x1080@120Hz Brightness (Typ.) 350cd/m Contrast ratio (typical) 1500 : 1 Viewing Angle (CR>10) 178°(V) /178°(H) Display Colors 16.7M Response Time 1ms MPRT Earphone Output Sound from HDMI/DP Input Displayport v1.2, HDMI v1.4, VGA USB3.2 Gen1 Type-B USB Port 5V/0.9A (Downstream x4)
  • Page 31 Temperature (Operating) 0°C~ 40°C Operating Humidity 10% ~ 80% Altitude 16,404 feet( 5,000m) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ** Measuring a screen brightness of 200 nits without audio/USB/Card reader connection ASUS LCD Monitor VA279QGS Series 3-13...
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting (Faq)

    Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Possible Solution Power LED is not ON • Press the button to check if the monitor is in the ON mode. • Check if the power cord is properly connected to the monitor and the power outlet. •...
  • Page 33: Supported Timing List

    Detail Timing 1920x1080-75Hz Detail Timing 1920x1080-60Hz * The modes not listed in the above tables may not be supported. For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the above tables. ASUS LCD Monitor VA279QGS Series 3-15...

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