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... Disclaimer BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Copyright © 2002 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without obligation of BENQ Corporation. BENQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. This product should be blocked or covered. Do not attempt to service this publication and to make changes from the type of power...
... Disclaimer BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Copyright © 2002 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without obligation of BENQ Corporation. BENQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. This product should be blocked or covered. Do not attempt to service this publication and to make changes from the type of power...
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==== ======Table ========of ===Contents BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Unpacking ...3 Views of the Monitor ...4 Front View ...4 Back View (1) ...4 Back View (2): Locations of plugs & sockets 5 Installation ...6 Hardware Installation ...6 Software Installation ...8 Adjusting the Monitor ...37 A Look at the Control Panel ...37 Hot Key Mode ...38 Key, OSD Lock hot key ...39 Key, Input Priority hot key ...39 Main Menu Mode ...40 Troubleshooting ...49 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ 49 Need More Help? ...50 Supported operating modes ...51 Specifications ...52 English 2
==== ======Table ========of ===Contents BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Unpacking ...3 Views of the Monitor ...4 Front View ...4 Back View (1) ...4 Back View (2): Locations of plugs & sockets 5 Installation ...6 Hardware Installation ...6 Software Installation ...8 Adjusting the Monitor ...37 A Look at the Control Panel ...37 Hot Key Mode ...38 Key, OSD Lock hot key ...39 Key, Input Priority hot key ...39 Main Menu Mode ...40 Troubleshooting ...49 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ 49 Need More Help? ...50 Supported operating modes ...51 Specifications ...52 English 2
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BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Unpacking Please check you have the following items. If they are missing or are damaged, please immediately contact the dealer at which you purchased the goods. BenQ LCD Monitor Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Disk Power cord Audio cable Signal cable: D-Sub English 3
BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Unpacking Please check you have the following items. If they are missing or are damaged, please immediately contact the dealer at which you purchased the goods. BenQ LCD Monitor Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Disk Power cord Audio cable Signal cable: D-Sub English 3
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Connect signal cable to the audio jack. 3. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Installation Hardware Installation Make sure that the computer and monitor's power are both turned off. English 6 Connect audio cable to the LCD monitor. 2. Connect the power cord to install your LCD monitor. Please follow the steps to your LCD monitor. 1.
Connect signal cable to the audio jack. 3. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Installation Hardware Installation Make sure that the computer and monitor's power are both turned off. English 6 Connect audio cable to the LCD monitor. 2. Connect the power cord to install your LCD monitor. Please follow the steps to your LCD monitor. 1.
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... "BenQ LCD Monitor" CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Driver. 2. Microsoft® Windows® 95 / 98 / 2000/ XP BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide If you are using Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 or XP as follows: 1. To install the current driver from CD, proceed as an operating system, you start Windows with a new monitor, the system will detect it and automatically install the driver for plug and play displays. Windows 95. Click "Start" then "Settings". 3. English 8 Software Installation...
... "BenQ LCD Monitor" CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Driver. 2. Microsoft® Windows® 95 / 98 / 2000/ XP BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide If you are using Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 or XP as follows: 1. To install the current driver from CD, proceed as an operating system, you start Windows with a new monitor, the system will detect it and automatically install the driver for plug and play displays. Windows 95. Click "Start" then "Settings". 3. English 8 Software Installation...
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Select the "Monitor" tab. Click the "Change" button in the bottom right corner. 5. English 9 button in the top right corner. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 4. From the "Display properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. Click the "Advanced..."
Select the "Monitor" tab. Click the "Change" button in the bottom right corner. 5. English 9 button in the top right corner. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 4. From the "Display properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. Click the "Advanced..."
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Click the "Advanced..." Open the control panel and double-click "Display" icon. 2. From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Windows 98 To manually install or update the driver, perform the following steps: 1. button in the bottom right corner. English 12
Click the "Advanced..." Open the control panel and double-click "Display" icon. 2. From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Windows 98 To manually install or update the driver, perform the following steps: 1. button in the bottom right corner. English 12
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Insert "BenQ LCD Monitor" CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Driver. 2. Open the Control Panel and double click on the "Display" icon. Carry out the instructions beginning at step 4. 1. Click "Start" then "Settings". 3. English 17 BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Windows 2000 The first time you start Windows with a new monitor, the system will detect it and automatically start the "Add New Hardware Wizard".
Insert "BenQ LCD Monitor" CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Driver. 2. Open the Control Panel and double click on the "Display" icon. Carry out the instructions beginning at step 4. 1. Click "Start" then "Settings". 3. English 17 BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Windows 2000 The first time you start Windows with a new monitor, the system will detect it and automatically start the "Add New Hardware Wizard".
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Select "Monitor" then click "Properties". English 18 BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 4. From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. Click the "Advanced Properties" button in the bottom right corner. 5.
Select "Monitor" then click "Properties". English 18 BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 4. From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. Click the "Advanced Properties" button in the bottom right corner. 5.
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English 23 "Update Device Driver Wizard" dialogue box appears. Choose "Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)" and then click "Next". In the Display Properties window, click the "Settings" tab and click "Advanced...". 3. Click the "Monitor" tab and then click "Change". 4. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Windows ME To manually install or update the driver, perform the following steps: 1. Click "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel" and then double-click "Display". 2.
English 23 "Update Device Driver Wizard" dialogue box appears. Choose "Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)" and then click "Next". In the Display Properties window, click the "Settings" tab and click "Advanced...". 3. Click the "Monitor" tab and then click "Change". 4. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Windows ME To manually install or update the driver, perform the following steps: 1. Click "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel" and then double-click "Display". 2.
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Insert "BenQ LCD Monitor's CD" into your CD-ROM and type d:\ (change the driver letter to select the model from the list left. English 25 Enter "Drivers" folder to match your CD-ROM driver if it is not drive D). Choose "Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want.". 8. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 7. Click "OK". Click "Have disk" and then click "Browse...". 9.
Insert "BenQ LCD Monitor's CD" into your CD-ROM and type d:\ (change the driver letter to select the model from the list left. English 25 Enter "Drivers" folder to match your CD-ROM driver if it is not drive D). Choose "Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want.". 8. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 7. Click "OK". Click "Have disk" and then click "Browse...". 9.
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The dialogue box "Update Device Driver Wizard" appears. English 26 BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 10. Click "OK" on the "Install From Disk" window. Choose the model from the list, then click "Next".
The dialogue box "Update Device Driver Wizard" appears. English 26 BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 10. Click "OK" on the "Install From Disk" window. Choose the model from the list, then click "Next".
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Select "Settings" tab and click the "Advanced" button. Windows XP BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 1. Select the "Monitor" tab in the new window and then click "Properties". 2. Right click mouse on the desktop and choose "Properties". A small window will pop up. English 28 Select "Driver" tab and then click "Update Driver..."
Select "Settings" tab and click the "Advanced" button. Windows XP BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 1. Select the "Monitor" tab in the new window and then click "Properties". 2. Right click mouse on the desktop and choose "Properties". A small window will pop up. English 28 Select "Driver" tab and then click "Update Driver..."
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... display technology, the resolution is always fixed. Choosing the best resolution BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Due to the nature of 1024x768. If you can alter the resolution by using the slider on a full screen through an interpolation circuit. Double-click the "Display" icon in the Control Panel. 2. You can change the resolution as follows: 1. Using Windows 95/ 98/ 2000/ XP you want to the native resolution. Then click "Apply.". English 32 Lower resolutions...
... display technology, the resolution is always fixed. Choosing the best resolution BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Due to the nature of 1024x768. If you can alter the resolution by using the slider on a full screen through an interpolation circuit. Double-click the "Display" icon in the Control Panel. 2. You can change the resolution as follows: 1. Using Windows 95/ 98/ 2000/ XP you want to the native resolution. Then click "Apply.". English 32 Lower resolutions...
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... user's guide. These modes, for an LC display to flicker. In Windows 95/ 98/2 000/ XP you use one of the factory modes. Click the "Advanced..." English 34 Double click the "Display" icon in the bottom right corner. button in the Control Panel. 2. C. Even at a refresh rate of 1024x768. More important is a multi-frequency monitor. You will get an absolutely flickerfree image. From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. Refresh Rate Selection BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide...
... user's guide. These modes, for an LC display to flicker. In Windows 95/ 98/2 000/ XP you use one of the factory modes. Click the "Advanced..." English 34 Double click the "Display" icon in the bottom right corner. button in the Control Panel. 2. C. Even at a refresh rate of 1024x768. More important is a multi-frequency monitor. You will get an absolutely flickerfree image. From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. Refresh Rate Selection BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide...
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... key. If the "iKey" does not work properly and the "NON PRESET MODE" message is horizontal noise observed, press or key to adjust the monitor untill the noise disappears. Then press or key to use one of the supported modes. Please set your operating system. Picture Optimization BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide The easiest way to obtain an optimal display is vertical noise observed, press or key to select...
... key. If the "iKey" does not work properly and the "NON PRESET MODE" message is horizontal noise observed, press or key to adjust the monitor untill the noise disappears. Then press or key to use one of the supported modes. Please set your operating system. Picture Optimization BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide The easiest way to obtain an optimal display is vertical noise observed, press or key to select...
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... adjustment. "Power": Turn the power on or off. 2. English 37 "iKey" : Adjust vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 3. (Exit) key: Back to previous menu or exit OSD. 4. (Enter) key: Activate OSD, enter sub menu, select items, confirm selection and hot key for user's control including "iKey", "Exit", "Enter", "" key and a power swith.The following descriptions are the introduction of these keys & switch. 1. Adjusting the Monitor A Look at the Control Panel BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide...
... adjustment. "Power": Turn the power on or off. 2. English 37 "iKey" : Adjust vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 3. (Exit) key: Back to previous menu or exit OSD. 4. (Enter) key: Activate OSD, enter sub menu, select items, confirm selection and hot key for user's control including "iKey", "Exit", "Enter", "" key and a power swith.The following descriptions are the introduction of these keys & switch. 1. Adjusting the Monitor A Look at the Control Panel BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide...
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... pixels are permanently black, one or more pixels are permanently red, green, blue or another color. If the image is still not correct and the OSD also has faulty coloration, this means you use a VGA extension cable? Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ✓ The image is blurred: BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide ☞ Read the Installation/Adjustment section, and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these losses by working through the instructions in the Installation/Adjustment...
... pixels are permanently black, one or more pixels are permanently red, green, blue or another color. If the image is still not correct and the OSD also has faulty coloration, this means you use a VGA extension cable? Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ✓ The image is blurred: BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide ☞ Read the Installation/Adjustment section, and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these losses by working through the instructions in the Installation/Adjustment...
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... any button on the display not illuminated at : Support@BenQ.com English 50 Check the power supply mains socket, the external power supply and the mains switch. ✓ The image is or distorted, flashes or flickers: ☞ Read the Installation/Adjustment section and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions. ✓ The image is displaced in orange, the power management mode is active. If that does not help, check the signal cable connectors. ☞...
... any button on the display not illuminated at : Support@BenQ.com English 50 Check the power supply mains socket, the external power supply and the mains switch. ✓ The image is or distorted, flashes or flickers: ☞ Read the Installation/Adjustment section and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions. ✓ The image is displaced in orange, the power management mode is active. If that does not help, check the signal cable connectors. ☞...
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... are compatible with the usual standard. hImage disruption may occur as it is not, however, an error. You may improve this , as a result of the product, we recommended you choose a mode listed in the above . hIf you use your screen. Supported operating modes BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Resolution 640x350 720x400 640x480 640x480 640x480 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 Incoming display mode (Input timing) Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Pixel Frequency...
... are compatible with the usual standard. hImage disruption may occur as it is not, however, an error. You may improve this , as a result of the product, we recommended you choose a mode listed in the above . hIf you use your screen. Supported operating modes BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Resolution 640x350 720x400 640x480 640x480 640x480 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 Incoming display mode (Input timing) Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Pixel Frequency...