Gigabyte GS27Q X User manual

GAMING MONITOR
GS SERIES USER GUIDE
GS27Q X / GS27QA

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION..................................................4
Package Contents ...............................................4
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
GETTINGSTARTED6
Installing the Stand Base ........................................6
Cable Management .............................................7
Adjusting the Viewing Angle.....................................8
Installing a Wall-Mount Bracket (Optional) ........................9
USINGTHEDEVICE 10
Turning the Power On/O ..................................... 10
Selecting the Input Source ..................................... 11
OPERATIONS 11
Quick Menu ................................................... 11
Function Key Guide ........................................... 13
APPENDICES................................................... 22
Specications ................................................. 22
Supported Timing List ......................................... 23
Troubleshooting .............................................. 25
Basic Care..................................................... 25
GIGABYTE Service Information ................................. 25
SAFETYINFORMATION 26
Safety Precautions ............................................ 26
Stability Hazard Precautions ................................... 27
User Comfort Recommendations............................... 27
REGULATORYINFORMATION.................................... 28

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INTRODUCTION
PackageContents
The following items come with your packaging box. If any of them is missing,
please contact your local dealer.
Note: Please keep the packaging box and packing materials for possible
transportation of the monitor.
Monitor
Stand
Monitor Base
DP Cable
Power Cable
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card

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ProductOverview
FrontView
RearView
1Power LED 2Control button
1HDMI ports (x2) 3Headphone jack
2DisplayPort 4AC IN jack
1
2
DPHDMI-1 HDMI-2
43
12
HDMI-1 HDMI-2 DP AC
1
2
DPHDMI-1 HDMI-2
43
12
HDMI-1 HDMI-2 DP AC

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GETTING STARTED
InstallingtheStandBase
1. Position the monitor face down on a flat surface with its protective foam
underneath and with its Styrofoam bag covered.
2. Fit the stand riser and stand base together with a coin, a screwdriver, or the
pull ring attached on the stand base.
3. Tear apart the Styrofoam bag. Fit the stand riser to the groove on the back of
the monitor. Push the stand until it snaps into place.
4. Take the monitor from the protective foam by holding its stand riser. Place it
upright on a table.

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CableManagement
1. Take out the cable clip from the EPS.
2. Snap the cable clip into the stand, then pass the power cord and the cable
through the cable clip in the stand to connect them to the monitor.

- 8 -
AdjustingtheViewingAngle
1. Place one hand on the base to prevent the monitor from tipping over during
the adjustment.
2. Place the other hand on the top-center of the screen and apply forward or
backward pressure to adjust the angle to the desired viewing angle (-5° to 20°).
20°
5°

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InstallingaWall-MountBracket(Optional)
Use only 100 x 100 mm compliant wall mount kit. Install the wall mount according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Position the monitor face down with its protective foam or with a nonabrasive
cloth underneath.
2. Align the wall-mount bracket installation holes with the screw holes on the
back of the monitor.
3. Use the screws to secure the bracket in place.
Note: To mount the monitor on the wall, refer to the installation guide that is
included in the wall-mount bracket kit.
100 mm
100 mm
HDMI-1HDMI-2 DP AC
100 mm
100 mm
HDMI-1HDMI-2 DP AC

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USING THE DEVICE
TurningthePowerOn/Off
Make sure the power switch next to the AC power input jack is switched to ON.
PowerOn
1. Connect one end of the power cable to the AC IN jack at the rear of the monitor.
2. Connect other end of the power cable to a power outlet.
3. Press the Control button to turn on the monitor. The Power LED will light in
white, indicating the monitor is ready to use.
PowerOff
Press the Control button for 2 seconds to turn off the monitor.
Note: When the Main menu appears on the screen, you can also turn off the monitor
by moving the Control button down ( ). Refer to page 13.