3.3Troubleshooting (FAQ)

Problem

 

Possible Solution

 

 

 

 

Power LED is not ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press the button to check if the monitor is in the

 

 

 

ON mode.

Check if the power cord is properly connected to the monitor and the power outlet.

The power LED lights amber and

• Check if the monitor and the computer are in the

there is no screen image

ON mode.

 

• Make sure the signal cable is properly connected

 

the monitor and the computer.

 

• Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of the

 

pins are bent.

 

• Connect the computer with another available

 

monitor to check if the computer is properly

 

working.

 

 

Screen image is too light or dark

• Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via

 

OSD.

 

 

Screen image bounces or a wave

• Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to

pattern is present in the image

the monitor and the computer.

 

• Move away electrical devices that may cause

 

electrical interference.

 

 

Screen image has color defects

• Inspect the signal cable and make sure that none of

(white does not look white)

the pins are bent.

 

• Perform All Reset via OSD.

 

• Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the Color

 

Temperature via OSD.

 

 

3D function is not working well

• Make sure the input source is DVI (Dual-link) or

 

HDMI, and the cable is connected. DVI (Single-link)

 

& VGA are not supported for 3D function.

 

• For DVI source: Make sure the screen resolution

 

setting is 1920x1080 at 120Hz, 110Hz or 100Hz.

 

For HDMI source: Make sure your graphics card or

 

DVD player support HDMI 1.4.

 

• Make sure the power button of wireless 3D glasses

 

is turned on. Charge the wireless glasses if its

 

battery is in low status.

 

• Make sure the computer was installed with

 

Microsoft® Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating

 

system, and NVIDIA 3D drivers.

 

• Visit NVIDIA website (http://www.nvidia.com/) for

 

more information about system requirements, setup

 

instructions, and PC games supported.

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Asus VG278HR manual Troubleshooting FAQ, Problem Possible Solution

VG278HR specifications

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