Asus PA279Q User manual

PA279 Series
LCD Monitor
User Guide

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Contents
1.3.1 Frontview....................................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 Backview........................................................................ 1-3
1.3.3 QuickFitFunction............................................................ 1-5
3.1.1 Howtorecongure.......................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 OSDfunctionintroduction............................................... 3-1

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Notices
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubject
tothefollowingtwoconditions:
• Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and
• Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceivedincludinginterferencethat
maycauseundesiredoperation.
Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsfora
ClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimits
aredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterference
inaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcan
radiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordance
withmanufacturer’sinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradio
communications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewill
notoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmful
interferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedby
turningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrect
theinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
• Connecttheequipmenttoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthe
receiverisconnected.
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
Theuseofshieldedcablesforconnectionofthemonitortothegraphicscardis
requiredtoassurecompliancewithFCCregulations.Changesormodications
tothisunitnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliancecould
voidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatethisequipment.
As an Energy Star® Partner, our company has determined that this
productmeetstheEnergyStar®guidelinesforenergyefciency.
CanadianDepartmentofCommunicationsStatement
ThisdigitalapparatusdoesnotexceedtheClassBlimitsforradio
noiseemissionsfromdigitalapparatussetoutintheRadioInterference
RegulationsoftheCanadianDepartmentofCommunications.
ThisclassBdigitalapparatuscomplieswithCanadianICES-003.
ThisClassBdigitalapparatusmeetsallrequirementsoftheCanadian
Interference-CausingEquipmentRegulations.
CetappareilnumériquedelaclasseBrespectetouteslesexigencesdu
RéglementsurlematérielbrouillerduCanada.

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Safety information
• Beforesettingup themonitor,carefullyreadallthedocumentationthatcame
withthepackage.
• Topreventreorshockhazard,neverexposethemonitortorainormoisture.
• Nevertrytoopenthemonitorcabinet.Thedangeroushighvoltagesinsidethe
monitormayresultinseriousphysicalinjury.
• Ifthepowersupplyisbroken,donottrytoxitbyyourself.Contactaqualied
servicetechnicianoryourretailer.
• Beforeusingtheproduct,makesureallcablesarecorrectlyconnectedandthe
powercablesarenotdamaged.Ifyoudetectanydamage,contactyourdealer
immediately.
• Slotsandopeningsonthebackortopofthecabinetareprovidedfor
ventilation.Donotblocktheseslots.Neverplacethisproductnearorovera
radiatororheatsourceunlessproperventilationisprovided.
• Themonitorshouldbeoperatedonlyfromthetypeofpowersourceindicated
on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consultyourdealerorlocalpowercompany.
• Usetheappropriatepowerplugwhichcomplieswithyourlocalpowerstandard.
• Donotoverloadpowerstripsandextentioncords.Overloadingcanresultinre
orelectricshock.
• Avoiddust,humidity,andtemperatureextremes.Donotplacethemonitorin
anyareawhereitmaybecomewet.Placethemonitoronastablesurface.
• Unplugtheunitduringalightningstormorifitwillnotbeusedforalongperiod
oftime.Thiswillprotectthemonitorfromdamageduetopowersurges.
• Neverpush objectsor spillliquidof anykind into theslotsonthemonitor
cabinet.
• To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed
computers which have appropriate configured receptacles markedbetween
100-240VAC.
• Ifyouencountertechnicalproblemswiththemonitor,contactaqualified
servicetechnicianoryourretailer.
Thissymbolofthecrossedoutwheeledbinindicatesthattheproduct(electrical,
electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not
be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of
electronicproducts.

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Care & Cleaning
• Beforeyouliftorrepositionyourmonitor,it isbettertodisconnect thecables
andpowercord. Followthe correctliftingtechniqueswhenpositioningthe
monitor.Whenliftingorcarryingthemonitor,grasptheedgesofthemonitor.
Donotliftthedisplaybythestandorthecord.
• Cleaning.Turnyourmonitoroffandunplugthepowercord.Cleanthemonitor
surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed
withaclothdampenedwithmildcleaner.
• Avoidusing a cleaner containing alcoholoracetone.Usea cleaner intended
forusewiththemonitor.Neverspraycleanerdirectlyonthescreen,asitmay
dripinsidethemonitorandcauseanelectricshock.
• Youmayfindslightlyunevenbrightnesson thescreendependingonthe
desktoppatternyouuse.
• When the same image is displayed for hours, an afterimage of the previous
screenmayremainafterswitchingtheimage.Thescreenwillrecoverslowlyor
youcanturnoffthePowerSwitchforhours.
• Whenthescreenbecomesblackorashes,orcannotworkanymore,contact
yourdealerorservicecentertoxit.Donotrepairthescreenbyyourself!
WARNING:Informationtopreventinjurytoyourselfwhentryingto
completeatask.
CAUTION:Informationtopreventdamagetothecomponentswhentrying
tocompleteatask.
IMPORTANT:InformationthatyouMUSTfollowtocompleteatask.
NOTE:Tipsandadditionalinformationtoaidincompletingatask.

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Refertothefollowingsources foradditional informationandfor productand
softwareupdates.
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS
hardwareandsoftwareproducts.Refertohttp://www.asus.com
Your product package may include optional documentation that may have
been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard
package.

1-1ASUS PA279 Series LCD Monitor
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® LCD monitor!
The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a broader, brighter and
crystal-clear display, plus a host of features that enhance your viewing experience.
With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual
experience that the monitor brings to you!
1.2 Packagecontents
Check your package for the following items:
LCD monitor
Quick start guide
Warranty card
Power cord
DVI-D cable (Dual Link)
DisplayPort cable
DisplayPort cable (Mini-DP to DP)
USB 3.0 cable
Support CD
Cable tie
Color Calibration Testing Report
Hood
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
immediately.

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1.3 Monitor introduction
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1. QuickFitbutton:
• ActivatestheQuickFitfunctiondesignedforalignment.
• TheQuickFitfunctioncontains7pagesofcommongridpatternsandpaper
andphotosizes.(Pleasereferto1.3.3QuickFitFunction).
• EnactstheselectedOSDmenuitem.
• Increases/Decreasesvaluesormovesyourselectionup/down/left/right.
2. MENUbutton:
• TurnsontheOSDmenu.
• ExitstheOSDmenuorgoesbacktothepreviousmenuwhentheOSD
menuisactive.
• ExitstheQuickFitpatterns.
• TogglestheKeyLockfunctionbetweenonandoffwithalongpressfor
5seconds.
TheOSDmenuisnotavailablewhentheQuickFitfunctionisinuse.

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3. Shortcut
• Default: Brightness hotkey
• To change the hotkey function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut 1 menu.
4. Shortcut
• Default: Contrast hotkey
• To change the hotkey function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut 2 menu.
5. button:
• Selects a desired preset mode.
6. button:
• Selects an available input source.
Press button (Input Select button) to display HDMI/DisplayPort
signals after you connect HDMI/DisplayPort cable with the monitor.
7. Power button/power indicator
• Turns the monitor on/off.
• The color denition of the power indicator is as the below table.
Status Description
White On
Amber Standby mode
Off Off

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.Presstheswitchtoturnon/offpower.
.Thisportconnectsthepowercord.
.ThisportconnectsPCaudiosourcebythebundledaudio
cable.
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.Thisportisforconnectionwithyourcomputer.
.This24-pinportisforPC(PersonalComputer)DVI-Ddigitalsignal
connection.
.ThisportisforconnectionwithanHDMIcompatibledevice.
ThisportallowsyoutoconnectmultipleDisplayPortcompatible
monitors.
.ThisportisforconnectionwithaUSBupstreamcable.
TheconnectionenablestheUSBportsonthemonitor.
.TheseportsareforconnectionwithUSBdevices,
suchasUSBkeyboard/mouse,USBashdrive,etc.
ThismonitorisSuper-SpeedUSB3.0compatible.Portwith iconis
BC1.2compliant.
.Seebelowformoreinformationaboutthecardreader
specications.
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