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Technical Support
Safety Instructions
CE Conformity
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
WEEE Statement
Chemical Substances Information
RoHS Statement
1. Getting Started ...................................................1-1
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Installing the Monitor Stand
Adjusting the Monitor
Monitor Overview
Connecting the Monitor to PC
If a problem arises with your product and no solution can be obtained from the user’s
manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor� Alternatively, please
visit https://www�msi�com/support/ for further guidance�
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Safety Instructions
◙ Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly�◙ All cautions and warnings on the device or user’s manual should be noted�◙ Refer servicing to qualied personnel only.
Keep the User’s Guide that comes with the package for future reference�
To prevent re or shock hazard, keep this device away from humidity and high
temperature�
Lay this device on a reliable at surface before setting it up.
◙ Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been
adjusted properly to the value of 100~240V before connecting the device to
the power outlet� Do not disable the protective earth pin from the plug� The
device must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet�
◙ Always disconnect the power cord or switch the wall socket o if the device
would be left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption.
The ventilator on the device is used for air convection and to prevent the device
from overheating� Do not cover the ventilator�
Do not leave the device in an unconditioned environment with a storage
temperature above 60OC or below -20OC, which may damage the device�
NOTE: The maximum operating temperature is around 40OC�
When cleaning the device, be sure to remove the power plug� Use a piece of soft
cloth rather than industrial chemical to clean the device� Never pour any liquid
into the opening; that could damage the device or cause electric shock�
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Preface
Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it� Do not place
anything on the power cord�
Always keep strong magnetic or electrical objects away from the device�
If any of the following situations arises, get the device checked by service
personnel:
◙ The power cord or plug is damaged�◙ Liquid has penetrated into the device�◙ The device has been exposed to moisture�◙ The device does not work well or you can not get it work according to user’s
manual�
◙ The device has dropped and damaged�◙ The device has obvious sign of breakage�
Green Product Features
◙ Reduced energy consumption during use and stand-by◙ Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health◙ Easily dismantled and recycled◙ Reduced use of natural resources by encouraging recycling◙ Extended product lifetime through easy upgrades◙ Reduced solid waste production through take-back policy
Environmental Policy
◙ The product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and
recycling and should not be thrown away at its end of life�
◙ Users should contact the local authorized point of collection for recycling
and disposing of their end-of-life products�
◙ Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor for further recycling
information�
◙ Users may also reach us at gpcontdev@msi�com for information regarding
proper disposal, take-back, recycling, and disassembly of MSI products�
viv
★ Warning! Overuse of screens is likely to aect eyesight.
★ Recommendations:
1� Take a 10-minute break for every 30 minutes of screen time�
2� Children under 2 years of age should have no screen time� For children aged
2 years and over, screen time should be limited to less than one hour per day�
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CE Conformity
This device complies with the requirements set out in the Council
Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating
to Electromagnetic Compatibility (2014/30/EU), Low-voltage Directive
(2014/35/EU), ErP Directive (2009/125/EC) and RoHS directive (2011/65/
EU)� This product has been tested and found to comply with the harmonized standards
for Information Technology Equipment published under Directives of Ocial Journal of
the European Union�
FCC-B Radio Frequency
Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules� These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation� This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications� However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation� If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the measures
listed below:
■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna�■ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver�■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which
the receiver is connected�
■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help�
Notice 1
The changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment�
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply
with the emission limits�
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules� Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
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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Preface
WEEE Statement
Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment, Directive 2012/19/EU, which takes eect on August
13, 2005, products of “electrical and electronic equipment” cannot be
discarded as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered
electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the end
of their useful life�
Chemical Substances Information
In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH Regulation
(Regulation EC No� 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council), MSI
provides the information of chemical substances in products at:
This product complies with the "India E-waste (Management and Handling) Rule 2011"
and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls
or polybrominated diphenyl ethers in concentrations exceeding 0�1 weight % and 0�01
weight % for cadmium, except for the exemptions set in Schedule 2 of the Rule�
Turkey EEE Regulation
Conforms to the EEE Regulations of the Republic Of Turkey
Ukraine Restriction of Hazardous Substances
The equipment complies with requirements of the Technical Regulation, approved by
the Resolution of Cabinet of Ministry of Ukraine as of December 3, 2008 № 1057,
in terms of restrictions for the use of certain dangerous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment�
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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1
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�
IMPORTANT
•
The illustrations are for reference only� Your monitor may vary in appearance�
•
Do not use any sharp objects on the monitor�
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Package Contents
1� Monitor
2� Stand
3� Stand Base with Screw
4� Wall Mount Screws x 4
5� Stand Screws x 4
6� VESA Cover
7� Power Cord
8� HDMI Cable
9� DisplayPort Cable
10� USB Upstream Cable (to enable the USB ports on the monitor)
11� Y-type Audio Cable (to enable the audio jacks on the monitor)
12� Quick Start Guide
13� Warranty Card
14� Mouse Bungee
15� Camera Cradle with Rotatable Ball Head
* Contact your place of purchase or local distributor if any of the items is damaged or
missing�
* Package contents may vary by country�
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Getting Started
Installing the Monitor Stand
1� Align the latches of the stand to the monitor� Tighten the stand with the stand
screws�
2� Adjust the angle of the stand� Align the latches to place the VESA cover�
3� Connect the base to the stand and tighten the base screw to secure the base�
IMPORTANT
Place the monitor on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display panel�
1
2
3
IMPORTANT
The holes for installing the stand can be also used for wall mount� Please contact your
dealer for proper wall mount kit�
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Adjusting the Monitor
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100mm
-30~30
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This monitor is designed to maximize your viewing comfort with its adjustment
capabilities�
IMPORTANT
Avoid touching the display panel when adjusting the monitor�
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Monitor Overview
Getting Started
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Power Jack
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HDMI Port
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DisplayPort
3
USB-C Port
4
This port can send simultaneously video signal and power stream up to
5V/3A. It doesn’t support data transmition function.
USB3.1 Gen1 Type B
5
Upstream Port
For USB Upstream Cable.
IMPORTANT
Check the package for USB
Upstream Cable and connect
it to the PC and monitor. Once
this cable is connected, the
USB Type A Downstream
Ports on the monitor will be
ready for use.
USB3.1 Gen1 Type A Port
6
Combo Audio Jack
7
For Y-type Audio Cable.
IMPORTANT
Check the package for Y-type
Audio Cable and connect it to
the PC and monitor. Once this
cable is connected, the audio
jacks on the monitor will be
ready for use.
USB3.1 Gen1 Type A Port
8
USB3.1 Gen1 Type A Port
9
This USB port supports Quick Charger function up to 18W.
Microphone Jack
10
To Monitor
To Monitor
To PC
To PC
11
12
Headphone Jack
Navi Key
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Kensington Lock
13
Power Button
14
Macro Key
15
To activate Gaming OSD�
Webcam
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Getting Started
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Connecting the Monitor to PC
1� Turn o your computer.
2� Connect the HDMI/DisplayPort cable from the monitor to your computer�
3� Connect the power cord to the monitor power jack� (Figure A)
4� Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet� (Figure B)
5� Turn on the monitor� (Figure C)
6� Power on the computer and select your input source in OSD menu�
A
B
C
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OSD Setup
This chapter provides you with essential information on OSD Setup�
IMPORTANT
All information is subject to change without prior notice�
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Navi Key
The monitor comes with a Navi Key, a multi-directional control that helps navigate the
On-Screen Display (OSD) menu�
Navi Key
The Navi Key default settings are as follows�
Navi KeyHot Key
(When OSD menu is OFF)
Middle Button
OSD Main Menu■ Entering submenus
Basic Operations
(When OSD menu is ON)
■ Conrming a selection or
setting
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OSD Setup
Navi KeyHot Key
(When OSD menu is OFF)
Up
Down
Left
Right
Game Mode■ Press Middle
Screen Assistance■ Press Middle
Alarm Clock■ Press Middle
Input Source■ Press Middle
Button to conrm
selection and exit�
■ Press Up and
Down Buttons to
adjust�
■ Press Left Button
to cancel preview
and exit without
applying mode
eect.
Button to conrm
selection and exit�
■ Press Up and
Down Buttons to
adjust�
■ Press Left Button
to cancel preview
and exit�
Button to conrm
selection and exit�
■ Press Up and
Down Buttons to
select�
■ Press Left Button
to cancel preview
and exit�
Button to conrm
selection and exit�
■ Press Up and
Down Buttons to
select�
■ Press Left Button
to exit�
Basic Operations
(When OSD menu is ON)
■ Selecting function menus
and items
■ Allowing upward adjustment
in function values
■ Selecting function menus
and items
■ Allowing downward
adjustment in function values
■ Selecting function menus
and items
■ Exiting the current menu
2-3
■ Selecting function menus
and items
■ Entering submenus
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Users may enter the OSD Menu to customize their own Navi Key Hot Keys.
More Hot Key options are as below�
Navi Key Hot Key OptionsOperations
Brightness
■ Press Middle Button to save value and exit�
■ Press Up and Down Buttons to adjust�
■ Press Left Button to cancel preview and exit�
2-4
PIP/PBP■ Press Middle Button to conrm selection and
Refresh Rate■ Press Middle Button to conrm selection and
Audio Volume
exit�
■ Press Up and Down Buttons to adjust�
■ Press Left Button to cancel preview and exit�
exit�
■ Press Right Button to turn on and Left Button to
turn o this function.
■ Press Middle Button to save value and exit�
■ Press Up and Down Buttons to adjust�
■ Press Left Button to cancel preview and exit�
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OSD Setup
OSD Setup via Navi Key
Press the Middle button of Navi Key to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) main
menu� Use the Up, Down, Left, Right buttons to tune the desired function menus to
suit your personal preferences�
h GAMING
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level MenuDescription
Game ModeUser
FPSAll items can be adjusted by users�
RacingAll items can be adjusted by users�
RTSAll items can be adjusted by users�
RPGAll items can be adjusted by users�
■ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode eects.
■ Press the Middle Button to conrm and apply your mode type.
Night VisionOFF
Normal
Strong
Strongest
A�I�
Response Time Normal■ Users can adjust Response Time in any
Fast
Fastest
All items can be adjusted by users�
■ This function optimizes background
brightness and is recommended for FPS
games�
Mode�
■ Response Time will be grayed out while Anti
Motion Blur is enabled�
■ Response Time have to set to Fast after Anti
Motion Blur is disabled�
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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level MenuDescription
Anti Motion Blur
Zero Latency
Refresh RateLocationLeft Top■ Users can adjust Refresh Rate in any Mode�
Alarm ClockLocationLeft Top
Screen
Assistance
(OFF)
(ON)
(OFF)
(ON)
Right Top
Left Bottom
Right Bottom
OFF
ON
Right Top
Left Bottom
Right Bottom
OFF
15:0000:01~99:59
30:00
45:00
60:00
None
■ Brightness cannot be adjusted when Anti
Motion Blur is set to ON�
■ When Anti Motion Blur is enabled, HDCR and
Brightness cannot be enabled and will be
grayed out�
■ Response time will be grayed out while Anti
Motion Blur is enabled�
■ Anti Motion Blur have to set to OFF while
Adaptive Sync is set to ON�
■ PIP/PBP will be disabled while Anti Motion
Blur set to ON�
■ Screen Size will set to Auto if 1:1 is selected.
■ Zero Latency default is ON�
■ Zero Latency helps to reduce the signal
throughput timing�
■ Default Refresh Rate Location is Left Top�
Location is adjustable in OSD Menu� Press
the Middle Button to conrm and apply your
Refresh Rate Location�
■ This monitor follows and works at the
Operating System’s preset Screen Refresh
Rate�
■ Users can adjust Alarm Clock in any Mode�
■ After setting the time, press the Middle
Button to activate the timer�
■ Default Alarm Clock Location is Left Top�
Users can select their own location�
■ Users can adjust Screen Assistance in any
Mode�
■ Screen Assistance default is None�
Adaptive Sync
(OFF)
(ON)
■ 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�
■ Anti Motion Blur will be disabled if Adaptive
Sync is enabled�
■ PIP/PBP will be disabled if Adaptive Sync is
enabled�
■ Screen Size will set to Auto if 1:1 is selected.
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h Professional
1st Level Menu 2nd Level MenuDescription
Pro ModeUser
ReaderAll items can be adjusted by users�
CinemaAll items can be adjusted by users�
DesignerAll items can be adjusted by users�
■ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode eects.
■ Press the Middle Button to conrm and apply your mode type.
Eye Saver
HDCR
Anti Motion Blur
Image
Enhancement
OFF■ Image Enhancement enhances image edges to
Weak
Medium
Strong
Strongest
(OFF)
(ON)
(OFF)
(ON)
(OFF)
(ON)
Default mode� All items can be adjusted by users�
■ Eye Saver protects your eyes against blue light�
When enabled, Eye Saver adjusts the screen color
temperature to a more yellow glow�
■ Users can adjust Eye Saver in any Mode�
■ When Pro Mode is set to Reader, it is mandatory to
enable Eye Saver�
■ Users can adjust HDCR in any Mode�
■ HDCR enhances image quality by increasing the
contrast of images�
■ When HDCR is set to ON, Brightness will be
grayed out�
■ HDCR and Anti Motion Blur cannot be enabled
simultaneously�
■ Brightness cannot be adjusted when Anti Motion
Blur is set to ON�
■ When Anti Motion Blur is enabled, HDCR and
Brightness cannot be enabled and will be grayed
out�
■ Response time will be grayed out while Anti Motion
Blur is enabled�
■ Anti Motion Blur have to set to OFF while Adaptive
Sync is set to ON�
■ PIP/PBP will be disabled while Anti Motion Blur set
to ON�
■ Screen Size will set to Auto if 1:1 is selected.
improve their acutance�
■ Users can adjust Image Enhancement in any
Mode�
OSD Setup
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h Image
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Brightness0-100
Contrast0-100■ Users can adjust Contrast in any Mode�
■ Users can adjust Brightness in User, RTS, RPG
and Reader mode�
■ Brightness will be grayed out when Anti Motion Blur
or HDCR are enabled�
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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Sharpness0-5
■ Users can adjust Sharpness in any Mode�
■ Sharpness improves clarity and details of images�
2-8
Color
Temperature
Screen SizeAuto
Cool■ Color Temperature default is Normal�
Normal
Warm
Customization R (0-
4:3
16:9
21:9
1:1
■ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview
mode eects.
■ Press the Middle Button to conrm and apply your
100)
G (0-
100)
B (0-
100)
mode type�
■ Users can adjust Color Temperature in
Customization mode.
■ Users can adjust Screen Size in any mode, any
resolution and any screen refresh rate�
■ Default is Auto�
■ If 1:1 is selected then PIP or PBP is enabled,
Screen Size have to set to Auto.
■ If Anti Motion Blur is enabled then 1:1 is selectred,
Anti Motion Blur will be turned OFF�
■ If 1:1 is selected, Adaptive Sync will be set to OFF�
h Input Source
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
HDMI1
HDMI2
DP
Type C
Users can adjust Input Source in any Mode�
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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level MenuDescription
OFF
PIPSourceHDMI1
HDMI2
DP
Type C
PIP SizeSmall
Medium
Large
LocationLeft Top
Right Top
Left Bottom
Right Bottom
Customize
Display Switch
Audio SwitchHDMI1
HDMI2
DP
Type C
PBP (X2/3/4)Source (1/2/3)HDMI1
HDMI2
DP
Type C
Display Switch
Audio SwitchHDMI1
HDMI2
DP
Type C
■ PIP (Picture in Picture) allows users to
simultaneously display multiple video
sources on one screen� One program is
displayed on the full screen at the same
time as one or more other programs are
displayed in inset windows�
■ PBP (Picture by Picture) is a similar
feature that displays two input sources
side-by-side on the screen�
■ PIP/PBP default is OFF�
■ Display Switch allows users to switch
between primary and secondary input
sources�
■ While User choose Audio Switch, the
Audio Source will be changed to Digital
�
■ If there is only one signal input, the
Display Switch and Audio Switch will be
grayed out�
■ While Display Switch is selected in
PBPx3 or PBPx4, the source will
exchange clockwise�
OSD Setup
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h Navi Key
1st Level Menu 2nd Level MenuDescription
Up / Down / Left
/ Right
OFF
Brightness
Game Mode
Screen Assistance
Alarm Clock
Input Source
Refresh Rate
Audio Volume
■ Up Button default is Game Mode�
■ Down Button default is Screen Assistance�
■ Left Button default is Alarm Clock�
■ Right Button default is Input Source�
■ All Navi Key items can be adjusted via OSD Menu�
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h Setting
1st Level Menu 2nd Level MenuDescription
Language繁體中文
English
Français
Deutsch
Italiano
Español
한국어
日本語
Русский
Português
简体中文
ไทย
Bahasa Indonesia
Türkçe
(More languages
coming soon)
Transparency0~5
OSD Time Out5~30sUsers can adjust OSD Time Out in any Mode�
Audio Volume0~100Users can adjust Audio Volume in any Mode�
Audio SourceAnalogAudio Source default is Digital� Users can adjust
Digital
RGB LED
Quick Charger
ResetYESUsers can Reset and restore settings to original OSD
(OFF)
(ON)
(OFF)
(ON)
NO
■ Language factory default is English�
■ Users have to press the Middle Button to conrm
and apply the Language setting�
■ Language is an independent setting� Users’ own
language setting will override the factory default�
When users set Reset to Yes, Language will not
be changed�
Users can adjust Transparency in any Mode�
Audio Source in any Mode�
Users can adjust RGB LED to On or O.
Default is ON�
Users can enable or disable the Quick Charger�
Default is OFF�
Default in any Mode�
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Appendix
IMPORTANT
All information is subject to change without prior notice�