MSI G255F User manual

G Series
LCD Monitor
G255F (3BC0)
G255PF E2 (3BC0)
User Guide

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Contents
Getting Started.............................................................................................................. 3
Package Contents................................................................................................... 3
Installing the Monitor Stand................................................................................... 4
Adjusting the Monitor ............................................................................................. 6
Monitor Overview.................................................................................................... 8
Connecting the Monitor to PC .............................................................................. 10
OSD Setup ................................................................................................................... 11
Navi Key ................................................................................................................ 11
Hot Key.................................................................................................................. 11
OSD Menus.................................................................................................................. 12
Gaming.................................................................................................................. 12
Professional.......................................................................................................... 14
Image .................................................................................................................... 15
Input Source ......................................................................................................... 15
Navi Key ................................................................................................................ 16
Settings................................................................................................................. 16
Specifications.............................................................................................................. 18
Preset Display Modes ................................................................................................ 20
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 21
Safety Instructions...................................................................................................... 22
TÜV Rheinland Certification....................................................................................... 24
Regulatory Notices..................................................................................................... 25
Revision
V1.0, 2023/12

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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.
Package Contents
Monitor G255F G255PF E2
Documentation Quick Start Guide
Accessories Stand Stand with Screw(s)
Stand Base Stand Base with Screw(s)
Power Cord
Cables Premium High Speed HDMI™ Cable (Optional)
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Important
∙ Contact your place of purchase or local distributor if any of the items is damaged or
missing.
∙ Package contents may vary by country.
∙ The included power cord is exclusively for this monitor and should not be used with
other products.

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Installing the Monitor Stand
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Important
∙ Place the monitor on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display panel.
∙ Do not use any sharp objects on the panel.
∙ This product comes with NO protective film to be removed by the user! Any
mechanical damages to the product including removal of the polarizing film may
affect the warranty!
G255F
1. Leave the monitor in its protective packaging. Align and gently push the stand
bracket towards the monitor groove until it locks in place.
2. Align and gently push the cable organizer towards the stand until it locks in place.
3. Align and gently push the base towards the stand until it locks in place.
4. Make sure the stand assembly is properly installed before setting the monitor
upright.
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G255PF E2
1. Leave the monitor in its protective 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. Make sure the stand assembly is properly installed before setting the monitor
upright.
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⚠
Important
The back of the monitor can also be used for wall mount. Please contact your dealer
for proper wall mount kit.

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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.
G255F
-5° 20°

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G255PF E2
90° 90°
-5° 20°
130mm
30° 30°

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Monitor Overview
G255F
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G255PF E2
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11Power Button & Navi Key
22Kensington Lock
33Power Jack
44HDMI™ Connector
Supports 1920x1080@180Hz as specified in HDMI™ 2.0b.
55DisplayPort
Supports 1920x1080@180Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.2a.
66Headphone Jack
77Cable Organizer
88Cable Routing Hole

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Connecting the Monitor to PC
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Connect the video 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. Turn on the monitor. (Figure C)
6. Power on the computer and the monitor will auto detect the signal source.
G255F
AA
BB
CC
G255PF E2
AA
BB
CC

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OSD Setup
This chapter provides you with essential information on OSD Setup.
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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:
∙selecting function menus and items
∙adjusting function values
∙entering into/exiting from function menus
Press (OK):
∙launching the On-Screen Display (OSD)
∙entering submenus
∙confirming a selection or setting
Hot Key
∙Users may enter into preset function menus by moving the Navi Key up, down, left or
right when the OSD menu is inactive.
∙Users may customize their own Hot Keys to enter into different function menus.

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OSD Menus
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Important
The following settings will be grayed out when HDR signals are received:
∙ Night Vision
∙ MPRT
∙ Low Blue Light
∙ HDCR
∙ Brightness
∙ Contrast
∙ Color Temperature
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
mode type.
FPS
Racing
RTS
RPG
Night Vision OFF ∙This function optimizes background brightness
and is recommended for FPS games.
Normal
Strong
Strongest
A.I.
Response Time Normal ∙Setting to Fastest will reach the shortest
response time and help improve blurred
images when playing very fast games.
Fast
Fastest

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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
MPRT OFF ∙Activating MPRT will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»Response Time
»Brightness Unable to select
»Adaptive-Sync
»HDCR Set to OFF
∙MPRT is available when the refresh rate is over
85Hz.
ON
Refresh Rate Location Left Top ∙Location is adjustable in OSD Menu. Press the
OK Button to confirm and apply your Refresh
Rate Location.
∙This monitor follows and works at the
Operating System’s preset Screen Refresh
Rate.
Right Top
Left Bottom
Right Bottom
OFF
ON
Alarm Clock Location Left Top ∙After setting the time, press the OK Button to
activate the timer.
∙Users have to manually restore their preset
Alarm Clock after any AC power loss and
reconnection.
Right Top
Left Bottom
Right Bottom
OFF
15:00 00:01 ~ 99:59
30:00
45:00
60:00
Screen Assistance None ∙Users can adjust Screen Assistance in any
mode.
Adaptive-Sync OFF ∙Adaptive-Sync prevents screen tearing.
∙Activating Adaptive-Sync will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»MPRT Set to OFF
ON

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Professional
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Pro Mode Eco ∙Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode
effects.
∙Press the OK Button to confirm and apply your mode
type.
User
Anti-Blue
Movie
Office
sRGB
Low Blue Light OFF ∙Low Blue Light protects your eyes against blue light.
When enabled, Low Blue Light adjusts the screen color
temperature to a more yellow glow.
∙When Pro Mode is set to Anti-Blue, it is mandatory to
enable Low Blue Light.
ON
HDCR OFF ∙HDCR enhances image quality by increasing the
contrast of images.
∙Activating HDCR will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»Brightness Unable to select
»MPRT Set to OFF
ON
MPRT OFF ∙Activating MPRT will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»Response Time
»Brightness Unable to select
»Adaptive-Sync
»HDCR Set to OFF
∙MPRT is available when the refresh rate is over 85Hz.
ON
Image
Enhancement
OFF ∙Image Enhancement enhances image edges to improve
their acutance.
Weak
Medium
Strong
Strongest

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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 0-5 ∙Sharpness improves clarity and details
of images.
Color Temperature Cool ∙Use Up or Down Button to select and
preview mode effects.
∙Press the OK Button to confirm and apply
your mode type.
Normal
Warm
Customization R (0-100)
G (0-100)
B (0-100)
Screen Size Auto ∙Users can adjust Screen Size in any mode,
any resolution and any screen refresh
rate.
4:3
16:9
Input Source
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
HDMI™1 ∙Users can adjust Input Source in any mode.
HDMI™2
DP
Auto Scan OFF ∙Users can use the Navi Key to select Input Source at
below status:
• While “Auto Scan” is set to “OFF” with the monitor at
power saving mode;
• While “No Signal” message box is shown on the
monitor.
ON

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Navi Key
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Up
Down
Left
Right
OFF ∙All Navi Key items can be adjusted via OSD Menus.
Brightness
Game Mode
Screen Assistance
Alarm Clock
Input Source
Refresh Rate
Info. On Screen
Night Vision
Audio Volume
(G255PF E2)
Settings
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Language 繁體中文 ∙Users have to press the OK Button to confirm 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.
English
Français
Deutsch
Italiano
Español
한국어
日本語
Русский
Português
简体中文
Bahasa Indonesia
Türkçe
(More languages
coming soon)
Transparency 0~5 ∙Users can adjust Transparency in any mode.
OSD Time Out 5~30s ∙Users can adjust OSD Time Out in any mode.
Power Button OFF ∙When set to OFF, users can press the power button to
turn off the monitor.
Standby ∙When set to Standby, users can press the power
button to turn off the panel and backlight.

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1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Info. On Screen OFF ∙The information of the monitor status will be shown
on the right side of the screen.
ON
Audio Volume
(G255PF E2)
0-100 ∙Users can adjust Audio Volume in any mode.
Reset YES ∙Users can Reset and restore settings to original OSD
Default in any mode.
NO

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Specifications
Monitor G255F G255PF E2
Size 24.5 inch
Curvature Flat
Panel Type Rapid IPS
Resolution 1920x1080 (FHD)
Aspect Ratio 16:9
SDR Brightness (nits) 300
Contrast Ratio 1000:1
Refresh Rate 180Hz
Response Time ∙1ms (MPRT)
∙1ms (GTG)
I/O ∙DisplayPort x1
∙HDMI™ Connector x2
∙Headphone Jack x1
View Angles 178°(H) , 178°(V)
DCI-P3*/ sRGB 78% / 99%
Surface Treatment Anti-glare
Display Colors 16.7M
Speaker 2W x 2
Monitor Power Options 100~240Vac, 50~60Hz, 1.2A
Power Consumption ∙Power On < 18W
∙Standby < 0.5W
∙Power Off < 0.3W
Adjustment (Tilt) -5° ~ 20°
Adjustment (Height) 0 ~ 130mm
Adjustment (Swivel) -30° ~ 30°
Adjustment (Pivot) -90° ~ 90°
Kensington Lock Yes

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* Based on CIE1976 test standards.
Monitor G255F G255PF 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) 557.1 x 418.5 x 220.1 mm 557.1 x 381.9 x 227.9 mm
Weight Net 3.24 kg 5.3 kg
Gross 5.13 kg 7.8 kg
Environment Operating ∙Temperature: 0℃ to 40℃
∙Humidity: 20% to 90%, non-condensing
∙Altitude: 0 ~ 5000m
Storage ∙Temperature: -20℃ to 60℃
∙Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing

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Preset Display Modes
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Important
All information is subject to change without prior notice.
Standard Resolution HDMI™ DP
VGA 640x480 @60Hz V V
@67Hz V V
@72Hz V V
@75Hz V V
SVGA 800x600 @56Hz V V
@60Hz V V
@72Hz V V
@75Hz V V
XGA 1024x768 @60Hz V V
@70Hz V V
@75Hz V V
SXGA 1280x1024 @60Hz V V
@75Hz V V
WXGA+ 1440x900 @60Hz V V
WSXGA+ 1680x1050 @60Hz V V
Full HD 1920x1080 @60Hz V V
@120Hz V
@144Hz V V
@165Hz V V
@180Hz V V
Video Timing
Resolution
480P V V
576P V V
720P V V
1080P @60Hz V V
@120Hz V