What Is the Red Button on MSI Monitors?

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Today I decided to write you an article about the red button on MSI monitors. You often write to me about this button, so I decided to write you an article.

What Is the Red Button on MSI Monitor

This button is located on the back or bottom of the monitor and replaces the need for multiple physical buttons, providing a simplified way to adjust settings.

What is the red button for?

The joystick allows users to access and control various functions of the monitor. Here’s how the button works:

  • Up/Down/Left/Right: Navigate through menus and settings.
  • Press the button to select or confirm an option.

For example, the MSI Optix MAG272CRX monitor is one of the monitors that has an HDCR lens and I reviewed it on my blog.

Functions available via the red button

  1. Picture Settings:
    • Adjust brightness, contrast, and color profiles.
    • In the picture settings, you can change the mode such as game, movie, or standard for optimal visuals
  2. Gaming tools:
    • In these options, you can adjust the monitor’s crosshairs, change the monitor’s refresh rate, or add an FPS counter.
    • You also have access to features such as Adaptive Sync or anti-motion blur.
  3. Input Source Selection:
    • The ability to change devices, such as PC, console or laptop.
  4. System Options:
    • Reset monitor settings.
    • Update firmware or advanced display settings.

I don’t know if you knew that MSI monitors have an HDCR option that can be enabled via the GamingOSD (On-Screen Display) software.

Why Is the Red Button Important?

  • Ease of Use: Simplifies navigation of all controls into a single button.
  • Efficiency: Faster adjustments, especially while gaming.
  • Customization: Allows users to easily personalize their viewing experience.

Conclusion

The red button on MSI monitors is a very useful feature that improves usability and customization. From adjusting image quality to enabling gaming tools, it provides a quick way to change options for any use.

I hope I have clarified the functions of this button for you at least a little. Read our other articles, wrote an article and is MSI a good brand for monitors?

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