Msi G24C4 User Manual

Optix Series
LCD Monitor
Optix G24C4 (3BA0)
Optix G32C4 (3DA6)
Optix G27C4 (3CA9)
Optix G27CQ4 (3CB0)
Contents
Safety Instructions ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iv
CE Conformity ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������vi
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ���������������������������������������������������vi
WEEE Statement ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������vii
Chemical Substances Information �������������������������������������������������������������������������vii
RoHS Statement ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������vii
Getting Started �������������������������������������������������������������������������������1-1
Package Contents ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 1-2
Installing the Monitor Stand ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-3
Adjusting the Monitor ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 1-5
Monitor Overview ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-6
Connecting the Monitor to PC ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-10
OSD Setup ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2-1
Navi Key ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-2
OSD Setup via Navi Key �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-5
Appendix ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������A-1
Speci󰘰cations �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������A-2
Preset Display Modes ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������A-3
Troubleshooting ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������A-4
Preface

Copyright and Trademarks Notice

Copyright © Micro-Star Int’l Co�, Ltd� All rights reserved� The MSI logo used is a registered trademark of Micro-Star Int’l Co�, Ltd� All other marks and names mentioned may be trademarks of their respective owners� No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is expressed or implied� MSI reserves the right to make changes to this document without prior notice�

Revision

Revision Date V1�0 2019/07

Technical Support

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 quali󰘰ed 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�
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�
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★ Warning! Overuse of screens is likely to a󰘯ect 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�

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 O󰘲cial 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 di󰘯erent from that to which
the receiver is connected�
■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help�
Notice 1
The changes or modi󰘰cations 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
Preface

WEEE Statement

Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment, Directive 2012/19/EU, which takes e󰘯ect 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:
https://www�msi�com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm�html

RoHS Statement

Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declaration
A Japanese regulatory requirement, de󰘰ned by speci󰘰cation JIS C 0950, mandates
that manufacturers provide material declarations for certain categories of electronic
products o󰘯ered for sale after July 1, 2006.
https://www�msi�com/html/popup/csr/cemm_jp�html https://tw�msi�com/html/popup/csr_tw/cemm_jp�html
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India RoHS
This product complies with the "India E-waste (Management and Handling) Rule 2016" 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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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�

Package Contents

1� Monitor
2� Stand
3� Stand Base with Screw
4� Power Adapter & Power Cord
5� HDMI Cable
6� DisplayPort Cable
7� Quick Start Guide
8� Warranty Card
9� User Manual
* Contact your place of purchase or local distributor if any of the items is damaged or
missing�
* Package contents may vary by country�
Getting Started

Installing the Monitor Stand

IMPORTANT
Place the monitor on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display panel�
1� Align the latches of the stand to the monitor�
2� Tighten the stand with the stand screws�
3� Connect the base to the stand and tighten the base screw to secure the base�
1
1-31-2
2
3
4� Align the latches to place the VESA cover and lock the screws�
5�
4
6�
7�
IMPORTANT
The holes for installing the stand can be also used for wall mount� Please contact your dealer for proper wall mount kit�
Getting Started
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O20O

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�
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Monitor Overview

h G24C4 / G27C4 / G32C4
1
2
6
3
4
5
7
Power Button
1
Power Jack
2
3
HDMI Port
DisplayPort
4
Headphone Jack
5
Navi Key
6
Kensington Lock
7
Getting Started
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h G27CQ4
1
2
6
3
4
5
7
Power Button
1
Power Jack
2
DisplayPort
3
4
HDMI Port
Headphone Jack
5
Navi Key
6
Kensington Lock
7
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� Assemble the monitor power adapter & power cord�(Figure A)
4� Connect the power adapter to the monitor power jack�(Figure B)
5� Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet�(Figure C)
6� Turn on the monitor�(Figure D)
7� Select your Input Source at OSD menu and power on the computer�
B
C
A
D

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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2-2

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 Key Hot Key
(When OSD menu is OFF)
Middle Button OSD Main Menu ■ Entering submenus
Basic Operations
(When OSD menu is ON)
■ Con󰘰rming a selection or
setting
OSD Setup
Navi Key Hot Key
(When OSD menu is OFF)
Up Game Mode Press Middle
Button to con󰘰rm
selection and exit�
■ Press Up and
Down Buttons to adjust�
■ Press Left Button
to cancel preview and exit without applying mode
e󰘯ect.
Down Screen Assistance Press Middle
Button to con󰘰rm
selection and exit�
■ Press Up and
Down Buttons to adjust�
■ Press Left Button
to cancel preview and exit�
Left Alarm Clock ■ Press Middle
Button to con󰘰rm
selection and exit�
■ Press Up and
Down Buttons to select�
■ Press Left Button
to cancel preview and exit�
Right Input Source ■ Press Middle
Button to con󰘰rm
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
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■ Selecting function menus
and items
■ Entering submenus
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 Options Operations
Brightness ■ 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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Refresh Rate ■ Press Middle Button to con󰘰rm selection and
Information on Screen
exit�
■ Press Right Button to turn on and Left Button to
turn o󰘯 this function.
■ Press Middle Button to con󰘰rm selection and
exit�
■ Press Right Button to turn on and Left Button to
turn o󰘯 this function.
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�
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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Game Mode User All items can be adjusted by users�
FPS All items can be adjusted by users�
Racing All items can be adjusted by users�
RTS All items can be adjusted by users�
RPG All items can be adjusted by users�
■ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode e󰘯ects.
■ Press the Middle Button to con󰘰rm and apply your mode type.
Night Vision OFF ■ This function optimizes background
Normal
Strong
Strongest
A�I�
Response Time Normal ■ Users can adjust Response Time in any
Fast
Fastest
brightness and is recommended for FPS games�
Mode�
■ Response Time will be grayed out while Anti
Motion Blur is enabled�
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2-6
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Anti Motion Blur
Refresh Rate Location Left Top ■ Users can adjust Refresh Rate in any Mode�
Alarm Clock Location Left Top ■ Users can adjust Alarm Clock in any Mode�
Screen Assistance
FreeSync
(OFF)
(ON)
Right Top
Left Bottom
Right Bottom
OFF
ON
Right Top
Left Bottom
Right Bottom
OFF
15:00 00:01~99:59
30:00
45:00
60:00 None ■ Users can adjust Screen Assistance in any
Icon
Position
Reset
(OFF)
(ON)
■ When Anti Motion Blur is enabled, 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
FreeSync is set to ON�
■ Default Refresh Rate Location is Left Top�
Location is adjustable in OSD Menu� Press
the Middle Button to con󰘰rm and apply your
Refresh Rate Location�
■ This monitor follows and works at the
Operating System’s preset Screen Refresh Rate�
■ 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�
Mode�
■ Screen Assistance default is None�
■ FreeSync 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 FreeSync
is enabled�
OSD Setup
h Professional
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Pro Mode User Default mode� All items can be adjusted by users�
Reader All items can be adjusted by users�
Cinema All items can be adjusted by users�
Designer All items can be adjusted by users�
HDR All items can be adjusted by users�
■ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode e󰘯ects.
■ Press the Middle Button to con󰘰rm and apply your mode type.
Eye Saver
HDCR
Anti Motion Blur
Image Enhancement
(OFF)
(ON)
(OFF)
(ON)
(OFF)
(ON)
OFF ■ Image Enhancement enhances image edges to
Weak
Medium
Strong
Strongest
■ 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�
■ 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 FreeSync
is set to ON�
improve their acutance�
■ Users can adjust Image Enhancement in any
Mode�
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h Image
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Brightness 0-100 ■ Users can adjust Brightness in User, RTS, RPG
Contrast 0-100 ■ Users can adjust Contrast in any Mode� Sharpness 0-5 ■ Users can adjust Sharpness in any Mode�
and Reader mode�
■ Brightness will be grayed out when Anti Motion Blur
or HDCR are enabled�
■ Sharpness improves clarity and details of images�
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Color Temperature
Screen Size Auto ■ Users can adjust Screen Size in any mode, any
Cool ■ Color Temperature default is Normal�
Normal
Warm Customization R (0-
4:3
16:9
■ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview
mode e󰘯ects.
■ Press the Middle Button to con󰘰rm and apply your
100)
G (0-
100)
B (0-
100)
mode type�
■ Users can adjust Color Temperature in
Customization mode.
resolution and any screen refresh rate�
■ Default is Auto�
h Input Source
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
HDMI1 Users can adjust Input Source in any Mode�
HDMI2
DP
Type C
h Navi Key
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Up / Down / Left / Right
OFF ■ Up Button default is Game Mode�
Brightness
Game Mode
Screen Assistance
Alarm Clock
Input Source
Refresh Rate
Information on Screen
■ 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�
OSD Setup
h Setting
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Language 繁體中文 ■ Language factory default is English�
English
Français
Deutsch
Italiano
Español
한국어 日本語 Русский
Português
简体中文 ไทย
Bahasa Indonesia
󰬁
Türkçe
(More languages coming soon)
Transparency 0~5 Users can adjust Transparency in any Mode�
OSD Time Out 5~30s Users can adjust OSD Time Out in any Mode�
Information on Screen
Reset YES Users can Reset and restore settings to original OSD
(OFF)
(ON)
NO
■ Users have to press the Middle Button to con󰘰rm
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�
■ The information of the monitor status will be
showed on the right side of the screen�
■ Users can enable or disable the Information on
Screen� Default is OFF�
Default in any Mode�
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Appendix

IMPORTANT
All information is subject to change without prior notice�
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Speci󰄈cations
Model G24C4
(3BA0)
Size 24 inch 27 inch 32 inch 27 inch
Curvature 1500R
Panel Type VA
Resolution 1920 x
1080@144Hz
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness (nits) 250 (max)
Contrast Ratio 3000:1
Refresh Rate 144Hz 165Hz
Response Time 1ms (MPRT)
Input Interface HDMI x2, DP x1
I/O HDMI x2
■ DisplayPort x1
■ Headphone Out x1
View Angles 178°(H) , 178°(V)
DCI-P3/ sRGB 90%/ 115%
Surface Treatment Anti-glare
Display Colors 1�07B (8 bit +FRC)
Power Type External Power (ADPC2045) External Power (ADPC2065)
Power Consumption (Typical)
Power Input 100~240Vac, 50~60Hz, 1.5A
Adjustment (Tilt) -5° ~ 20°
Kensington Lock Yes
VESA Mounting Plate Type: 100 x 100 mm
Dimension (W x H x D) 536�7 x 429�0 x
225�4 mm
Net Weight 3�4 kg (net) /
5�0 kg (gross)
Environment Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C
G27C4
(3CA9)
1920 x 1080@165Hz 2560 x
45W 65W
■ Screw Type: M4x10 mm ▶ Thread Diameter: 4 mm ▶ Thread Pitch: 0�7 mm ▶ Thread Length: 10 mm
611�5 x 457�9 x
225�4 mm
5�4 kg (net) /
9�0 kg (gross)
Humidity: 20% to 90%, non-condensing
Altitude: 0 ~ 5000m
Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing
G32C4
(3DA6)
709�4 x 509�5 x
248�8 mm
6�4 kg (net) /
10�0 kg (gross)
G27CQ4
(3CB0)
1440@165Hz
611�5 x 457�9 x
225�4 mm
5�4 kg (net) /
9�0 kg (gross)

Preset Display Modes

Appendix
G24C4
Standard Resolution
VGA 640x480 @60Hz V
640x480 @67Hz V 640x480 @72Hz V 640x480 @75Hz V
Dos-Mode 720x480@60Hz V
720x576@50Hz V
SVGA 800x600 @56Hz V
800x600 @60Hz V 800x600 @72Hz V 800x600 @75Hz V
XGA 1024x768 @60Hz V
1024x768 @70Hz V 1024x768 @75Hz V
SXGA 1280x1024 @60Hz V
1280x1024 @75Hz V
WXGA+ 1440x900 @60Hz V WSXGA+ 1680x1050 @60Hz V Full HD 1920x1080 @60Hz V
1920x1080 @120Hz V 1920x1080 @144Hz V 1920x1080 @165Hz DP DP
WQHD 2560x1440 @60Hz V
2560x1440 @85Hz V 2560x1440 @120Hz V 2560x1440 @144Hz V 2560x1440 @165Hz V
Video Timing Resolution
480P V
576P V
720P V
1080i V
1080P V 1080P @120Hz V
1440P V 1440P @120Hz V
(3BA0)
G27C4
(3CA9)
HDMI / DP
G32C4
(3DA6)
G27CQ4
(3CB0)
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Troubleshooting

The power LED is o󰓐.
■ 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�
■ Check if the monitor signal cable is properly connected�
■ The computer may be in Standby mode� Press any key to activate the
monitor�
The screen image is not properly sized or centered�
Refer to Preset Display Modes to set the computer to a setting suitable for the monitor to display�
No Plug & Play�
■ Check if the monitor power cable is properly connected�
■ Check if the monitor signal cable is properly connected�
■ Check if the computer and graphics card are Plug & Play compatible�
The icons, font or screen are fuzzy, blurry or have color problems�
■ Avoid using any video extension cables�
■ Adjust brightness and contrast�
■ Adjust RGB color or tune color temperature�
■ Check if the monitor signal cable is properly connected�
■ Check for bent pins on the signal cable connector�
The monitor starts 󰄉ickering or shows waves.
■ Change the refresh rate to match the capabilities of your monitor�
■ Update your graphics card drivers�
■ Keep the monitor away from electrical devices that may cause
electromagnetic interference (EMI)�
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