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 2002/96/EC, 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� Power Adapter & Power Cord
5� HDMI Cable
6� DisplayPort Cable
7� Quick Start Guide
8� Warranty Card
9� User Manual
10� USB 3�0 Cable
* 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 (Lift Stand)
1� Fit the stand to the monitor, and tighten the stand screws to secure the stand�
2� Connect the base to the stand and tighten the base screw to secure the base�
IMPORTANT
1� Place the monitor on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display panel�
2� 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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Installing the Monitor Stand (V Base Stand)
1� Fit the stand to the monitor, and tighten the stand screws to secure the stand�
2� Connect the base to the stand and tighten the base screw to secure the base�
3� Close it with the cover�
1
2
3
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Getting Started
Adjusting the Monitor
This monitor is designed to maximize your viewing comfort with its adjustment
capabilities such as tilt and lift�
IMPORTANT
Avoid touching the display panel when adjusting the monitor�
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25
130mm
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Monitor Overview
1
5
3
42
8
6
7
9
10
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Navi Key
1
Power Jack
2
3
HDMI Port
DisplayPort
4
USB Type A Downstream Port
5
USB Type B Upstream Port
6
For USB Upstream Cable�
IMPORTANT
Getting Started
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�
Headphone Jack
7
Kensington Lock
8
Power Button
9
Power LED
10
To Monitor
To PC
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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�
(Lift Stand)
B
C
A
(V Base Stand)
B
C
A
D
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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)
UpGame Mode ■ 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.
DownScreen Assistance ■ Press Middle
Button to conrm
selection and exit�
■ Press Up and
Down Buttons to
adjust�
■ Press Left Button
to cancel preview
and exit�
LeftAlarm Clock■ Press Middle
Button to conrm
selection and exit�
■ Press Up and
Down Buttons to
select�
■ Press Left Button
to cancel preview
and exit�
RightInput Source■ Press Middle
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
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■ 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�
■ Brightness default for FHD is 80�
■ Brightness default for QHD is 50�
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PIP/PBP■ Press Middle Button to conrm selection and
exit�
■ Press Up and Down Buttons to adjust�
■ Press Left Button to cancel preview and exit�
Refresh Rate■ Press Middle Button to conrm selection and
exit�
■ Press Right Button to turn on and Left Button to
turn o the Refresh Rate.
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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 ModeUserDefault mode� All items can be adjusted by users�
FPSAll items can be adjusted, except for Black Tuner,
RacingAll items can be adjusted, except for Brightness,
RTSAll items can be adjusted, except for Brightness,
RPGAll items can be adjusted, except for Brightness,
■ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode eects.
■ Press the Middle Button to conrm and apply your mode type.
Black Tuner0-20■ Use Up or Down Button to adjust the value�
Response TimeNormal■ Users can adjust Response Time in any Mode�
Fast
Fastest
Image Enhancement, Brightness and Contrast�
Contrast and Image Enhancement�
Contrast and Image Enhancement�
Contrast, Black Tuner and Image Enhancement�
■ This function improves background brightness and
is recommended for FPS games�
■ When Response Time is set to Fastest with at least
75Hz Screen Refresh Rate, Anti Motion Blur will be
automatically enabled�
■ When Screen Refresh Rate is lower than 75HZ,
“Fastest” will be grayed out�
■ This function is recommended for FPS and Racing
games�
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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�
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Alarm ClockLocationLeft Top■ Users can adjust Alarm Clock in any Mode�
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■ Users can adjust Screen Assistance in any Mode�
■ Brightness cannot be adjusted when Anti Motion
Blur is set to ON�
■ When Response Time is set to Fastest with at least
75Hz Screen Refresh Rate, Anti Motion Blur will be
automatically enabled�
■ When Screen Refresh Rate is lower than 75HZ,
Anti Motion Blur cannot be enabled and Response
Time cannot be set to Fastest�
■ When Anti Motion Blur is enabled, HDCR cannot
be enabled and will be grayed out�
■ This function is recommended for cinema, FPS and
Racing games�
■ When FreeSync is enabled, Anti Motion Blur will be
grayed out�
■ Zero Latency default is ON�
■ Zero Latency helps to reduce the signal throughput
timing and supports QHD only�
■ Default Refresh Rate Location is Left Bottom�
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�
■ 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�
■ Screen Assistance default is None�
FreeSync
(OFF)
(ON)
■ FreeSync prevents screen tearing�
■ HDMI default is ON but grayed out (cannot be
changed)�
■ DisplayPort default is ON and can be adjusted ON/
OFF in any mode, any resolution, any input source
and any screen refresh rate�
■ When FreeSync is enabled, Anti Motion Blur will be
grayed out�
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OSD Setup
h Professional
1st Level Menu 2nd Level MenuDescription
Pro ModeUserDefault mode� All items can be adjusted by users�
Eye Saver
HDCR
Anti Motion Blur
Image
Enhancement
ReaderAll items can be adjusted, except for Brightness,
CinemaAll items can be adjusted, except for Brightness,
DesignerAll items can be adjusted, except for Black Tuner,
■ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode eects.
■ Press the Middle Button to conrm and apply your mode type.
(OFF)
(ON)
(OFF)
(ON)
(OFF)
(ON)
OFF■ Image Enhancement enhances image edges to
Weak
Medium
Strong
Strongest
Contrast and Eye Saver�
Contrast and Image Enhancement�
Brightness and Contrast�
■ 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�
■ HDCR default is OFF� 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 HDCR is enabled, Anti Motion Blur cannot
be enabled and Response Time cannot be set to
Fastest�
■ Brightness cannot be adjusted when Anti Motion
Blur is set to ON�
■ When Response Time is set to Fastest with at least
75Hz Screen Refresh Rate, Anti Motion Blur will be
automatically enabled�
■ When Screen Refresh Rate is lower than 75HZ,
Anti Motion Blur cannot be enabled and Response
Time cannot be set to Fastest�
■ When Anti Motion Blur is enabled, HDCR cannot
be enabled and will be grayed out�
■ This function is recommended for cinema, FPS and
Racing games�
■ When FreeSync is enabled, Anti Motion Blur will be
grayed out�
improve their acutance�
■ Users can adjust Image Enhancement in any
Mode�
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h Image
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level MenuDescription
Brightness0-100■ Brightness default is 80�
Contrast0-100■ Contrast default is 50�
Sharpness0-5■ Sharpness default is 0� Users can adjust
Color
Temperature
Screen Size19” ■ Screen Size default is 16:9.
2-8
Cool■ Color Temperature default is Normal�
Normal
Warm
Customization R (0-100)
G (0-100)
B (0-100)
24”
4:3
16:9
■ Users can adjust Brightness in User, RTS, RPG
and Reader mode�
■ Brightness will be grayed out when Anti Motion
Blur and HDCR are enabled�
■ Users can adjust Contrast in any Mode�
Sharpness in any Mode�
■ Sharpness improves clarity and details of images�
■ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview
mode eects.
■ Press the Middle Button to conrm and apply your
mode type�
■ Users can adjust Color Temperature in
Customization mode.
■ Customization mode default is 50/50/50.
■ Users can adjust Screen Size in any mode, any
resolution and any screen refresh rate�
h Input Source
1st Level Menu Description
HDMI1 Users can adjust Input Source in any Mode�
HDMI2
DP
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OSD Setup
h PIP/PBP
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level MenuDescription
OFF■ PIP (Picture in Picture) allows users to
PIPSourceHDMI1
HDMI2
DP
PIP SizeSmall
Medium
Large
LocationLeft Top
Right Top
Left Bottom
Right Bottom
Display Switch
Audio Switch
PBPSourceHDMI1
HDMI2
DP
Display Switch
Audio Switch
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�
■ Audio Switch allows users to switch between
primary and secondary digital audio sources�
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h Navi Key
1st Level Menu 2nd Level MenuDescription
UpOFF■ Up Button default is Game Mode�
Brightness
Game Mode
Screen Assistance
Alarm Clock
Input Source
PIP/PBP Mode
Refresh Rate
DownOFF
Brightness
Game Mode
Screen Assistance
Alarm Clock
Input Source
PIP/PBP Mode
Refresh Rate
LeftOFF
Brightness
Game Mode
Screen Assistance
Alarm Clock
Input Source
PIP/PBP Mode
Refresh Rate
RightOFF
Brightness
Game Mode
Screen Assistance
Alarm Clock
Input Source
PIP/PBP Mode
Refresh Rate
■ 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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OSD Setup
h Setting
1st Level Menu 2nd Level MenuDescription
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)
Transparency0~5 Transparency default is 0� Users can adjust
OSD Time Out5-30sOSD Time Out default is 20s� Users can adjust OSD
RGB LEDOFFRGB LED default is On� Users can adjust RGB LED
ON
ResetYESUsers can Reset and restore settings to original OSD
NO
■ 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�
Transparency in any Mode�
Time Out in any Mode�
to On or O.
Default in any Mode�
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Appendix
IMPORTANT
All information is subject to change without prior notice�