MSI G274QRFW (3CC2) User Guide

Getting Started

Packaging Contents

Note: If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your point of purchase or local dealer. Packaging contents may vary by country. The included power cord is exclusive to this monitor and should not be used with other products.

Stand Assembly

Follow these steps to assemble the monitor stand: Place the monitor in its protective foam packaging and align the stand with the monitor's grooves. Secure the stand with screws. Attach the base to the stand and tighten the base screws. Ensure the stand assembly is correctly installed before placing the monitor vertically.

Diagram Description: Shows the monitor panel, stand arm, and base being assembled with screws.

Note: Place the monitor on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display panel. Do not use sharp objects on the panel. The grooves for stand installation can also be used for wall mounting. Contact your dealer for a suitable wall mount kit. Any mechanical damage, including removal of the polarizing film, may affect the warranty.

Monitor Adjustment

This monitor offers adjustment functions for optimal viewing comfort. Do not touch the display panel during adjustment. Tilt the monitor backward first, then rotate it.

Diagram Description: Illustrates monitor adjustments for tilt (-5° to 20°), swivel (±45°), pivot (±90°), and height (130mm).

Monitor Overview

Diagram Description: Shows the front and back of the monitor, highlighting ports and controls.

Key Components:

• 1. Power LED: White when the monitor is on. Orange if no signal is input or in standby mode.
• 2. Power Button and Navi Key Navigation Key
• 3. Cable hole
• 4. Power Input Jack
• 5. Headphone Jack
• 6. HDMI Ports
• 7. DisplayPort Port

Connecting to a Computer

1. Turn off the computer.
2. Connect the video cable from the monitor to the computer.
3. Assemble the external power adapter and power cord. (Fig. A)
4. Connect the external power adapter to the monitor's power input jack. (Fig. B)
5. Plug the power cord into the power outlet. (Fig. C)
6. Turn on the monitor's power. (Fig. D)
7. Turn on the computer's power; the monitor will automatically detect the signal source.

OSD Settings

This chapter provides basic information about OSD settings. Information is subject to change without notice.

Navigation Key

The monitor features a multi-directional navigation key for OSD menu navigation. Use Up/Down/Left/Right to select menu items, adjust values, and enter/exit menus. Pressing the OK button launches the OSD, enters sub-menus, and confirms selections.

Hot Key

When the OSD menu is inactive, the navigation key can be used to access preset function menus. Users can also customize hotkeys for specific functions.

OSD Menu

Gaming Mode

Note: When receiving an HDR signal, the following settings will be grayed out: Night Vision, MPRT, Low Blue Light, HDCR, Brightness, Contrast, Color Temperature, PIP/PBP.

Night Vision (夜视)

Response Time (响应时间)

MPRT

Refresh Rate (刷新率)

Alarm Clock (闹钟)

Screen Assistance (屏幕辅助)

Adaptive-Sync

Professional Settings

Pro Mode (专业模式)

Low Blue Light (低蓝光)

HDCR

MPRT

Image Enhancement (图像增强)

Image Settings

Brightness (亮度)

Contrast (对比度)

Sharpness (清晰度)

Color Temperature (色温)

Screen Size (屏幕尺寸)

Input Source

PIP/PBP (Picture-in-Picture / Picture-by-Picture)

Navi Key Settings

Setting

Language (语言)

Transparency (透明度)

OSD Time Out (OSD 超时)

RGB LED

Power Button (电源按钮)

Info.On Screen (屏幕信息)

DP OverClocking (DP 超频)

HDMI CEC

Reset (重置)

Specifications

Monitor

VESA Mount & Dimensions

* Based on CIE1976 standard.

Preset Display Modes

Note: Information is subject to change without notice.

* User must set DP OverClocking to ON. This is the highest refresh rate supported by DP OverClocking. If any display errors occur during overclocking, please reduce the refresh rate.

Troubleshooting

Power LED Not Lit

• Press the monitor power button again.
• Check if the monitor power cord is properly connected.

No Image

• Check if the computer and graphics card are installed correctly.
• Ensure the computer and monitor are connected to a power outlet and receiving power.
• Verify the monitor signal cable is properly connected.
• The computer may be in standby mode. Press any key to wake the display.

Image Not Centered or Incorrect Size

• Refer to the default display modes section to set your computer's resolution appropriately for the monitor display.

Not Plug and Play

• Check if the monitor power cord is properly connected.
• Check if the monitor signal cable is properly connected.
• Verify if the computer and graphics card support plug and play.

Icon, Font, or Screen Blurriness/Color Issues

• Do not use any extension video cables.
• Adjust brightness and contrast.
• Adjust RGB color or color temperature.
• Ensure the monitor signal cable is properly connected.
• Check the signal cable connector pins for any bent pins.

Monitor Flickering or Wavy Lines

• Adjust the screen refresh rate in your computer's settings to match the monitor's specifications.
• Update your graphics card drivers.
• Keep the monitor away from electronic devices that may cause electromagnetic interference (EMI).

Safety Precautions

Please read all safety precautions carefully. Pay attention to all caution and warning statements on the device or in the user guide. Only qualified technical personnel should perform repair services.

Power

• Before connecting the device to a power outlet, ensure the power voltage is within the safe range and adjusted to 100~240V.
• If the power cord has a 3-prong plug, do not disable the grounding pin. The computer must be connected to a grounded power outlet.
• Ensure the installation site's electrical system provides a circuit breaker rated for 120/240V, 20A (maximum).
• If the device will not be used for an extended period, unplug the power cord or turn off the outlet switch to achieve zero power consumption.
• Avoid stepping on the power cord or placing objects on it.
• If the device comes with an adapter, use only MSI-provided AC adapters suitable for this device.

Battery

If this device includes a battery, please follow these special precautions:

• Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire or a hot oven, or crush or cut them mechanically, as this may cause an explosion.
• Avoid placing batteries in environments with high temperatures or extremely low air pressure, which could cause an explosion or leakage of flammable liquids or gases.
• Do not ingest batteries. If a coin/button battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns and potentially death. Keep new and used batteries out of children's reach.

EU: Batteries, battery packs, and batteries should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. Please return, recycle, or dispose of them according to local regulations using public collection systems.

Taiwan: Please recycle used batteries. To better protect the environment, used batteries should be collected and recycled separately or treated specially.

California, USA: Button batteries may contain perchlorate materials and require special handling when recycling or disposing. For more information, visit: https://dtsc.ca.gov/perchlorate/

Environment

• To reduce the risk of heat-related injury or device overheating, do not place the device on soft, unstable surfaces or block its ventilation openings.
• Use the device only on a hard, flat, and stable surface.
• To prevent the device from tipping over, use anti-tip securing devices to fix the device to a desk, wall, or other object to ensure proper support and stability.
• Keep the device away from humid and high-temperature locations to prevent fire and electric shock.
• Do not place the device in environments with storage temperatures above 60°C or below -20°C, as this may damage the device.
• Maximum operating temperature is approximately 40°C.
• When cleaning the device, always unplug the power cord. Use a soft cloth for cleaning; do not use industrial chemical cleaners. Never pour any liquid into device openings, as this may damage the device or cause electric shock.
• Keep the device away from objects with strong magnetic fields or high electrical charges.
• If any of the following situations occur, contact a service technician for inspection:
  • Damaged power cord or plug.
  • Liquid has entered the device.
  • The device has been exposed to moisture.
  • The device is not operating normally or cannot be used according to the user guide.
  • The device has been dropped and damaged.
  • The device shows obvious signs of damage.

Certifications

TÜV Rheinland Certifications

Low Blue Light (Low Blue Light) Certification: Blue light is known to cause eye strain and discomfort. MSI monitors are TÜV Rheinland certified for low blue light to ensure user eye comfort and health. Follow these guidelines to reduce symptoms from prolonged screen exposure: Position the screen 20-28 inches (50-70 cm) from your eyes, with the center of the screen slightly below eye level. Blink consciously to relieve eye strain during extended use. Take a 20-minute break every 2 hours. During breaks, shift your gaze away from the screen and look at distant objects for at least 20 seconds. Stretch to relieve physical fatigue or pain. Activate the optional low blue light function.

Flicker Free (Flicker Free) Certification: TÜV Rheinland has tested this product to determine if it causes visible or invisible flickering that leads to eye strain. TÜV Rheinland has defined test projects and minimum standards for various frequency ranges, based on internationally accepted or industry-standard criteria, which are even stricter. This product has been tested in accordance with these standards. Keywords: "Flicker Free" confirms that the product exhibits no visible or invisible flicker across various brightness settings within the 0-3000 Hz frequency range. Enabling Anti Motion Blur (Motion Blur Reduction) / MPRT (Moving Picture Response Time) disables the Flicker Free function. (Whether Anti Motion Blur / MPRT function is included depends on the actual product.)

Regulatory Information

CE Compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the European Union's EMC Directive (2014/30/EU), Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU), ErP Directive (2009/125/EC), and RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). The product has been tested in accordance with the harmonized standards published in the EU Official Journal.

FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, 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 instructions, 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 off and on), users can try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.

Statement 1: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Statement 2: To comply with radiation limits, shielded interface cables and AC power cords (if any) must be used. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device does not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WEEE Statement: The European Union has enacted the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (2012/19/EU), which stipulates that "Electrical and electronic equipment products" may no longer be disposed of as municipal waste. All manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment are required to recycle all related electronic equipment after its service life.

Chemical Information: Comply with relevant chemical substance regulations, such as the EU REACH Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council). For product chemical information, please visit: https://csr.msi.com/global/index

Legal and Support

Green Product Features

• Reduces energy consumption during use or idle periods.
• Uses limited hazardous materials to reduce environmental and health hazards.
• Easy to disassemble and recycle.
• Encourages recycling to conserve natural resources.
• Extends product lifespan through simple product upgrades.
• Reduces solid waste through recycling strategies.

Environmental Policy

• This device and its components are designed for reuse and recycling. Do not discard them arbitrarily at the end of their service life.
• Users should contact local authorized recycling points for recycling and disposal of products that have reached the end of their service life.
• For more recycling information, please visit the MSI website to find the nearest dealer.
• You can also contact us via email at gpcontdev@msi.com to inquire about the disposal, collection, recycling, and dismantling of MSI products.

Warning

Excessive screen use can harm eyesight.

Recommendations:

1. Take a 10-minute break for every 30 minutes of screen use.
2. Children under 2 years old should not look at screens. Children over 2 years old should not look at screens for more than 1 hour per day.

Copyright and Trademark Notice

Copyright © Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. MSI logo is a registered trademark of Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. We have carefully prepared this document, but we do not guarantee its accuracy. Our products are constantly improving, so we reserve the right to make changes without prior notice.

Technical Support

If a product malfunction occurs and the user manual does not provide a solution, please contact your dealer or local distributor. Additionally, please visit: https://www.msi.com/support/ for further guidance.