Contents Copyright and Trademarks Notice ��������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Revision ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Technical Support ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii 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 (Optional) �����������������������������������������������������������������...
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 qualified personnel only. Keep the User’s Guide that comes with the package for future reference� To prevent fire or shock hazard, keep this device away from humidity and high temperature�...
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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�...
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 Official Journal of the European Union�...
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�...
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� •...
Package Contents 1� Monitor 2� Stand 3� Stand Base with Screw 4� Power Cord 5� HDMI Cable 6� DisplayPort Cable 7� USB Upstream Cable (to enable the USB ports on the monitor) 8� Quick Start Guide 9� Warranty Card 10� User Manual * Contact your place of purchase or local distributor if any of the items is damaged or missing�...
Getting Started Installing the Monitor Stand (Optional) Optix MAG241C/ MAG271C 1� Lay the monitor on a reliable flat surface. 2� Connect the base to the stand� 3� Tighten the base screw to secure the base�...
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Optix MAG241CR/ MAG271CR 1� Fit the stand to the monitor� 2� Connect the base to the stand� 3� Tighten the base screw to secure the base� IMPORTANT Place the monitor on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display panel�...
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� 130mm Optix MAG241C Optix MAG241CR Optix MAG271C Optix MAG271CR Optix MAG241CR Optix MAG271CR...
Monitor Overview HDMI1 HDMI2 Power Button Navi Key HDMI Port HDMI Port DisplayPort Headphone Jack USB 2�0 Type A Downstream Port...
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Getting Started USB 2�0 Type A Downstream Port USB 2�0 Type B Upstream Port For USB Upstream Cable� IMPORTANT Check the package for USB Upstream Cable and connect it to the PC and To PC monitor� Once this cable is connected, the To Monitor USB Type A Downstream Ports on the monitor will be ready for use�...
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Connecting the Monitor to PC 1� Turn off 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�...
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 Basic Operations (When OSD menu is OFF) (When OSD menu is ON) Middle Button OSD Main Menu...
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OSD Setup Navi Key Hot Key Basic Operations (When OSD menu is OFF) (When OSD menu is ON) Game Mode ■ Press Middle ■ Selecting function menus Button to confirm and items selection and exit� ■ Allowing upward adjustment ■ Press Up and in function values Down Buttons to adjust�...
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Navi Key Hot Key Options Operations Refresh Rate ■ Press Middle Button to confirm selection and exit� ■ Press Right Button to turn on and Left Button to turn off the Refresh Rate.
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 Menu...
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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Anti Motion Blur ■ Brightness cannot be adjusted when Anti Motion (OFF) Blur is set to ON� ■ When Response Time is set to Fastest with at least (ON) 75Hz Screen Refresh Rate, Anti Motion Blur will be automatically enabled�...
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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, except for Brightness, Contrast and Eye Saver� Cinema All items can be adjusted, except for Brightness, Contrast and Image Enhancement�...
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h Image 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Brightness 0-100 ■ Brightness default is 80� ■ Users can adjust Brightness in User, RTS, RPG and Reader mode� ■ Brightness will be grayed out when Anti Motion Blur and HDCR are enabled� Contrast 0-100 ■...
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OSD Setup h Navi Key 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description ■ Up Button default is Game Mode� ■ Down Button default is Screen Assistance� Brightness ■ Left Button default is Alarm Clock� Game Mode ■ Right Button default is Input Source� Screen Assistance ■...
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h Setting 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Language 繁體中文 ■ Language factory default is English� ■ Users have to press the Middle Button to confirm English and apply the Language setting� Français ■ Language is an independent setting� Users’ own Deutsch language setting will override the factory default�...
Appendix Troubleshooting The power LED is off. ■ 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�...
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