Contents Getting Started ......................3 Package Contents ....................3 Installing the Monitor Stand ................... 4 Adjusting the Monitor ..................... 5 Monitor Overview ....................6 Connecting the Monitor to PC ................8 OSD Setup ........................9 Navi Key ........................9 Hot Key ........................9 OSD Menus........................
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. Package Contents Monitor G272QPF E2 Documentation Quick Start Guide Accessories Stand with Screw(s)
Installing the Monitor Stand 1. Leave the monitor in its protective foam packaging. Align the stand bracket to the monitor groove. 2. Tighten the stand bracket with screws. 3. Connect the base to the stand and tighten the base screw to secure the base. 4.
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. ∙ Please slightly tilt the monitor backwards before pivoting it. ∙ -5° 20° 30°...
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Power Button Cable Routing Hole Navi Key Kensington Lock Power Jack DisplayPort Supports 2560x1440@180Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. HDMI™ Connector Supports HDMI™ CEC, 2560x1440@144Hz as specified in HDMI™ 2.0b. HDMI™ Connector Supports 2560x1440@144Hz as specified in HDMI™ 2.0b. Headphone Jack...
Connecting the Monitor to PC 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Connect the video cable from the monitor to your computer. 3. Assemble the external power supply & power cord. (Figure A) 4. Connect the external power supply to the monitor power jack. (Figure B) 5.
OSD Setup This chapter provides you with essential information on OSD Setup. ⚠ Important All information is subject to change without prior notice. Navi Key The monitor comes with a Navi Key, a multi-directional control that helps navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Up/Down/Left/Right: ∙...
OSD Menus ⚠ Important The following settings will be grayed out when HDR signals are received: Night Vision Brightness ∙ ∙ MPRT Contrast ∙ ∙ Low Blue Light Color Temperature ∙ ∙ HDCR ∙...
Gaming 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Game Mode User ∙ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode effects. ∙ Press the OK Button to confirm and apply your Racing mode type. Night Vision ∙ This function optimizes background brightness and is recommended for FPS games.
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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Alarm Clock Location Left Top ∙ After setting the time, press the OK Button to activate the timer. Right Top ∙ Users have to manually restore their preset Left Bottom Alarm Clock after any AC power loss and reconnection.
Professional 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Pro Mode ∙ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode effects. User ∙ Press the OK Button to confirm and apply your mode Anti-Blue type. Movie Office sRGB Low Blue Light ∙...
Image 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Brightness 0-100 ∙ Properly adjust Brightness according to the surrounding lighting. Contrast 0-100 ∙ Properly adjust Contrast to relax your eyes. Sharpness ∙ Sharpness improves clarity and details of images. Color Temperature Cool ∙...
Navi Key 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description ∙ All Navi Key items can be adjusted via OSD Menus. Down Brightness Left Game Mode Right Smart Crosshair Alarm Clock Input Source Refresh Rate Info. On Screen Night Vision Setting 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description...
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1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description HDMI™ CEC ∙ HDMI™ CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) supports Sony PlayStation®, Nintendo® Switch™, Xbox Series X|S consoles and various audio-visual devices that are CEC-capable. ∙ If HDMI™ CEC is set to ON: • The monitor will automatically power on when the CEC device is turned on.
Specifications Monitor G272QPF E2 Size 27 inch Curvature Flat Panel Type Rapid IPS Resolution 2560x1440 (WQHD) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Brightness 300 nits (typ.) Contrast Ratio 1200:1 Refresh Rate 180Hz Response Time ∙ 1ms (MPRT) ∙ DisplayPort x 1 ∙ HDMI™ Connector x 2 ∙...
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Monitor G272QPF E2 VESA Mounting ∙ Plate Type: 100 x 100 mm ∙ Screw Type: M4 x 10 mm • Thread Diameter: 4 mm • Thread Pitch: 0.7 mm • Thread Length: 10 mm Dimension (W x H x D)
Preset Display Modes ⚠ Important All information is subject to change without prior notice. Standard Resolution HDMI™ 640x480 @60Hz @67Hz @72Hz @75Hz SVGA 800x600 @56Hz @60Hz @72Hz @75Hz 1024x768 @60Hz @70Hz @75Hz SXGA 1280x1024 @60Hz @75Hz WXGA+ 1440x900 @60Hz WSXGA+ 1680x1050 @60Hz Full HD...
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Screen Size 16:10 (Not Support HDR) Standard Resolution HDMI™ QHD+ 2560x1600 @60Hz @85Hz @120Hz @144Hz * HDMI™ VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) synchronizes with Adaptive-Sync (ON/OFF) and is disabled when Screen Size 16:10 is set to ON.
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.
∙ Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it. Do not place anything on the power cord. ∙ If this device comes with an adapter, use only the MSI provided AC adapter approved for use with this device.
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∙ 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 working according to the User Guide.
TÜV Rheinland Certification TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification Blue light has been shown to cause eye fatigue and discomfort. MSI now offers monitors with TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification to ensure users’ eye comfort and well-being. Please follow the instructions below to reduce the symptoms from extended exposure to the screen and blue light.
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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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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