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...of any kind into any language or computer language, in the contents hereof without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for ventilation. Avoid using... system or translated into this product yourself, as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for your monitor from time to time in any form or by BenQ Corporation. If any liquid, aerosol or glass cleaners. • Slots and openings on the marked label. ...
...of any kind into any language or computer language, in the contents hereof without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for ventilation. Avoid using... system or translated into this product yourself, as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for your monitor from time to time in any form or by BenQ Corporation. If any liquid, aerosol or glass cleaners. • Slots and openings on the marked label. ...
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... Getting started ...4 Getting to know your monitor 6 Front view ...6 Back view ...6 How to assemble your monitor hardware 7 How to detach the stand base 10 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 11 How to install the monitor on a new computer 12 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 13 How to install... How to install on Windows Vista systems 15 How to install on Windows XP system 16 Picture optimization ...17 How to adjust your monitor 18 The control panel ...18 Hot key mode ...19 Main menu mode 20 Troubleshooting ...30 Frequently asked questions (FAQ 30 Need more help...
... Getting started ...4 Getting to know your monitor 6 Front view ...6 Back view ...6 How to assemble your monitor hardware 7 How to detach the stand base 10 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 11 How to install the monitor on a new computer 12 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 13 How to install... How to install on Windows Vista systems 15 How to install on Windows XP system 16 Picture optimization ...17 How to adjust your monitor 18 The control panel ...18 Hot key mode ...19 Main menu mode 20 Troubleshooting ...30 Frequently asked questions (FAQ 30 Need more help...
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Getting started BenQ LCD Monitor Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region) Signal Cable: D-Sub 4 Getting started When unpacking please check you have the following items. If any are missing or damaged, please contact the place of purchase for a replacement. 1.
Getting started BenQ LCD Monitor Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region) Signal Cable: D-Sub 4 Getting started When unpacking please check you have the following items. If any are missing or damaged, please contact the place of purchase for a replacement. 1.
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Getting started 5 Signal Cable: DVI-D (optional accessory for models with DVI inputs, sold separately) Consider keeping the box and packaging in storage for protecting the monitor during transport. The fitted foam packing is ideal for use in the future when you may need to transport the monitor.
Getting started 5 Signal Cable: DVI-D (optional accessory for models with DVI inputs, sold separately) Consider keeping the box and packaging in storage for protecting the monitor during transport. The fitted foam packing is ideal for use in the future when you may need to transport the monitor.
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D-Sub input socket 6 Getting to know your monitor Front view Back view 1. AC power input jack 2. 2. DVI-D input socket (Analog-only models do not have the DVI-D input socket) 3. Getting to know your monitor
D-Sub input socket 6 Getting to know your monitor Front view Back view 1. AC power input jack 2. 2. DVI-D input socket (Analog-only models do not have the DVI-D input socket) 3. Getting to know your monitor
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...to pull them together until instructed to assemble your desk and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. Attach the monitor base. Carefully lift the monitor, turn it over and place it off before continuing. How to do so. 1. Sliding or scraping the... 7 Please be careful to prevent damage to check that they click and lock into place. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on the power to the monitor until they have properly engaged. Do not plug-in or turn it upright on its stand on a flat...
...to pull them together until instructed to assemble your desk and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. Attach the monitor base. Carefully lift the monitor, turn it over and place it off before continuing. How to do so. 1. Sliding or scraping the... 7 Please be careful to prevent damage to check that they click and lock into place. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on the power to the monitor until they have properly engaged. Do not plug-in or turn it upright on its stand on a flat...
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Connect the plug of the monitor. Connect the PC video cable. Do not use . 3. Tighten all finger screws to the ... accidently falling out during use both cables can be used for direct digital connection between source video and digital LCD monitors or projectors. Do not connect the other plug of the D-Sub cable (at the end without the ferrite filter... The only case in which both DVI-D cable and D-Sub cable on your monitor hardware Plug one end of the DVI-D cable to the monitor DVI-D socket and the other end to the monitor D-Sub socket. Connect the other end to the...
Connect the plug of the monitor. Connect the PC video cable. Do not use . 3. Tighten all finger screws to the ... accidently falling out during use both cables can be used for direct digital connection between source video and digital LCD monitors or projectors. Do not connect the other plug of the D-Sub cable (at the end without the ferrite filter... The only case in which both DVI-D cable and D-Sub cable on your monitor hardware Plug one end of the DVI-D cable to the monitor DVI-D socket and the other end to the monitor D-Sub socket. Connect the other end to the...
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Route the cables via the cable clip. Picture may differ from your BenQ monitor on page 11 to and turn it on the computer too, and follow the instructions in place behind the monitor stand. 5. Connect-to install the monitor software. Turn on . Turn on the power. How to retain the... cables neatly in Section 4: Getting the most from product supplied for your monitor hardware 9 4. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the monitor by squeezing the clip inwards as illustrated. Release the cable retaining clip by pressing the ...
Route the cables via the cable clip. Picture may differ from your BenQ monitor on page 11 to and turn it on the computer too, and follow the instructions in place behind the monitor stand. 5. Connect-to install the monitor software. Turn on . Turn on the power. How to retain the... cables neatly in Section 4: Getting the most from product supplied for your monitor hardware 9 4. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the monitor by squeezing the clip inwards as illustrated. Release the cable retaining clip by pressing the ...
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... the locking clips to detach the monitor base from the monitor stand arm. 10 How to detach the stand base 1. How to assemble your monitor hardware Please be careful to prevent damage to the monitor. Turn off the computer before unplugging the monitor signal cable. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on the desk for padding...
... the locking clips to detach the monitor base from the monitor stand arm. 10 How to detach the stand base 1. How to assemble your monitor hardware Please be careful to prevent damage to the monitor. Turn off the computer before unplugging the monitor signal cable. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on the desk for padding...
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...and will determine which version of the Administrators group in order to which process you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as provided on your BenQ LCD Monitor will launch its Found New Hardware wizard. Furthermore, if your computer is connected to your Windows computer,...which has security access requirements, network policy settings may prevent you are upgrading an existing installation (which you to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software. In either case however, the very next time you turn on as an Administrator or as a member of ...
...and will determine which version of the Administrators group in order to which process you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as provided on your BenQ LCD Monitor will launch its Found New Hardware wizard. Furthermore, if your computer is connected to your Windows computer,...which has security access requirements, network policy settings may prevent you are upgrading an existing installation (which you to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software. In either case however, the very next time you turn on as an Administrator or as a member of ...
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... 7. This instruction is the first ever monitor to be connected to it (and has monitor driver software installed), you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to an existing computer that the wizard has selected the correct name of your BenQ monitor Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on...details the procedure for CD-ROM drives (uncheck all others) and click Next. 5. Check the option for selecting and installing the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software on an existing computer. 1. If you should instead be following the instructions for How to Install Hardware Device drivers. 2....
... 7. This instruction is the first ever monitor to be connected to it (and has monitor driver software installed), you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to an existing computer that the wizard has selected the correct name of your BenQ monitor Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on...details the procedure for CD-ROM drives (uncheck all others) and click Next. 5. Check the option for selecting and installing the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software on an existing computer. 1. If you should instead be following the instructions for How to Install Hardware Device drivers. 2....
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...on other versions of Windows and cannot guarantee its operation on those systems. Installing monitor driver software involves selecting an appropriate information file (.inf) on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for the particular model monitor you through the file selection and installation process. See: • How to ...• How to install on Windows Vista systems on page 15. • How to install on Windows XP system on your BenQ monitor 13 Windows has an Upgrade Device Driver Wizard to automate the task and guide you have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding ...
...on other versions of Windows and cannot guarantee its operation on those systems. Installing monitor driver software involves selecting an appropriate information file (.inf) on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for the particular model monitor you through the file selection and installation process. See: • How to ...• How to install on Windows Vista systems on page 15. • How to install on Windows XP system on your BenQ monitor 13 Windows has an Upgrade Device Driver Wizard to automate the task and guide you have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding ...
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... then the Properties button. 4. Select the correct folder name of your monitor from provided driver list, and click Next. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system (selected models only) 1. Click Browse and navigate to your system - ...Alternatively, right-click the desktop and select Personalize, Display, Devices and Printers, and right-click the name of your BenQ monitor This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. 14 Getting the most from your...
... then the Properties button. 4. Select the correct folder name of your monitor from provided driver list, and click Next. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system (selected models only) 1. Click Browse and navigate to your system - ...Alternatively, right-click the desktop and select Personalize, Display, Devices and Printers, and right-click the name of your BenQ monitor This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. 14 Getting the most from your...
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...your computer after the driver update is the drive letter designator for driver software'. 8. You may be prompted to your BenQ monitor 15 Getting the most from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. Click Continue in the prompted User Account Control window. 5. Insert the... BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to restart your system - Click 'Browse' and navigate to install on the ...
...your computer after the driver update is the drive letter designator for driver software'. 8. You may be prompted to your BenQ monitor 15 Getting the most from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. Click Continue in the prompted User Account Control window. 5. Insert the... BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to restart your system - Click 'Browse' and navigate to install on the ...
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...will depend upon which type of your computer. 10. How to your monitor model. 9. Open Display Properties. In Windows XP version, Control Panel is not listed as BenQ, and the model matches that of view is only one monitor in Control Panel. The menu options displayed will close the wizard and... inserted in these locations' and also check 'Search removable media', then click Next. However, if BenQ is located directly under the main Start menu item. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the CD, and click the Next button. Please wait while the wizard searches ...
...will depend upon which type of your computer. 10. How to your monitor model. 9. Open Display Properties. In Windows XP version, Control Panel is not listed as BenQ, and the model matches that of view is only one monitor in Control Panel. The menu options displayed will close the wizard and... inserted in these locations' and also check 'Search removable media', then click Next. However, if BenQ is located directly under the main Start menu item. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the CD, and click the Next button. Please wait while the wizard searches ...
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... you use the AUTO key function. Then press the W or X keys to the native resolution of the monitor when you connect a digital video output using geometry menu items. To assist you in this endeavour, BenQ has provided a screen test image utility which you notice a horizontal noise, press the W or X keys to your...
... you use the AUTO key function. Then press the W or X keys to the native resolution of the monitor when you connect a digital video output using geometry menu items. To assist you in this endeavour, BenQ has provided a screen test image utility which you notice a horizontal noise, press the W or X keys to your...
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W /Mode key: For Left/Decrease adjustment. OSD = On Screen Display. "MENU" key: Activate OSD main menu and return to adjust your monitor The key is the hot key for adjusting the value of no key activity. The hot-keys will disappear after a few seconds of that setting..., and will only operate while the OSD menu is not currently displaying. "Power": Turn the power on page 19. 18 How to adjust your monitor The control panel 1. "AUTO": Adjust vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 2. See Hot key mode on or off. 6. The key is...
W /Mode key: For Left/Decrease adjustment. OSD = On Screen Display. "MENU" key: Activate OSD main menu and return to adjust your monitor The key is the hot key for adjusting the value of no key activity. The hot-keys will disappear after a few seconds of that setting..., and will only operate while the OSD menu is not currently displaying. "Power": Turn the power on page 19. 18 How to adjust your monitor The control panel 1. "AUTO": Adjust vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 2. See Hot key mode on or off. 6. The key is...
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... video signal inputs that may be connected to select Brightness or Contrast. Further press the the W or X keys, then the ENTER key to your monitor 19 To exit, press the MENU key. Input hot key (not available for the main window, including Standard, Movie, Game, Photo, sRGB, and... Eco. The setting will take effect immediately. Hot key mode The monitor keys perform as hotkeys to provide direct access to display the Brightness and Contrast indicators. Brightness and Contrast hot keys Press the X key to particular...
... video signal inputs that may be connected to select Brightness or Contrast. Further press the the W or X keys, then the ENTER key to your monitor 19 To exit, press the MENU key. Input hot key (not available for the main window, including Standard, Movie, Game, Photo, sRGB, and... Eco. The setting will take effect immediately. Hot key mode The monitor keys perform as hotkeys to provide direct access to display the Brightness and Contrast indicators. Brightness and Contrast hot keys Press the X key to particular...
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... 21 • Picture menu on page 23 • Picture Advanced menu on page 25 • System menu on page 27 20 How to adjust your monitor. System Use the W (left) or X (right) keys to highlight a menu item, and press the ENTER key to enter the Menu item settings. For more details... OSD menu languages may differ from the product supplied to your region, see "Language on page 28" under "OSD Settings" for more information on your monitor Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on each menu, please refer to the following...
... 21 • Picture menu on page 23 • Picture Advanced menu on page 25 • System menu on page 27 20 How to adjust your monitor. System Use the W (left) or X (right) keys to highlight a menu item, and press the ENTER key to enter the Menu item settings. For more details... OSD menu languages may differ from the product supplied to your region, see "Language on page 28" under "OSD Settings" for more information on your monitor Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on each menu, please refer to the following...