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... AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as opening or removing covers may be installed near or over a radiator or heat source, or in a built-in the contents hereof without the prior written permission of any liquid, aerosol or glass cleaners. • Slots and openings on the marked label. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this product. Clean the LCD monitor...
... AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as opening or removing covers may be installed near or over a radiator or heat source, or in a built-in the contents hereof without the prior written permission of any liquid, aerosol or glass cleaners. • Slots and openings on the marked label. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this product. Clean the LCD monitor...
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... computer 12 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 13 How to install on Windows 7 system 14 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 ...29 Frequently asked questions (FAQ 29 Need more help? ...30 Table of Contents...
... computer 12 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 13 How to install on Windows 7 system 14 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 ...29 Frequently asked questions (FAQ 29 Need more help? ...30 Table of Contents...
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Do not plug-in or turn-on the desk for padding. Please be careful to prevent damage to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources. While holding the monitor firmly against the desk, pull the monitor stand arm upwards clear of the stand arm, then push them back apart to assemble your warranty. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your...
Do not plug-in or turn-on the desk for padding. Please be careful to prevent damage to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources. While holding the monitor firmly against the desk, pull the monitor stand arm upwards clear of the stand arm, then push them back apart to assemble your warranty. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your...
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... DVI-D port on the same PC. The only case in which both DVI-D cable and D-Sub cable on your monitor hardware The digital video signals produce a superior quality picture than analog video signals. Tighten all finger screws to the monitor. Do not use . 3. Connect the plug of the D-Sub cable (at the end without the ferrite filter) to a power outlet just yet. Plug one end of the monitor. Connect the power cable to prevent the plugs...
... DVI-D port on the same PC. The only case in which both DVI-D cable and D-Sub cable on your monitor hardware The digital video signals produce a superior quality picture than analog video signals. Tighten all finger screws to the monitor. Do not use . 3. Connect the plug of the D-Sub cable (at the end without the ferrite filter) to a power outlet just yet. Plug one end of the monitor. Connect the power cable to prevent the plugs...
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... product supplied for your region. Release the cable retaining clip by pressing the power key. Connect-to assemble your BenQ monitor on the computer too, and follow the instructions in place behind the monitor stand. 5. Picture may differ from your monitor hardware 9 Turn on page 11 to install the monitor software. How to and turn it on the power. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on...
... product supplied for your region. Release the cable retaining clip by pressing the power key. Connect-to assemble your BenQ monitor on the computer too, and follow the instructions in place behind the monitor stand. 5. Picture may differ from your monitor hardware 9 Turn on page 11 to install the monitor software. How to and turn it on the power. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on...
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... next time you turn on your computer is connected to a network which process you need to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software. Follow the wizard instructions until it asks you from installing software on your computer (after connecting the monitor to which already has existing monitor driver software) with a newer monitor. Further details and step-by-step instructions for both an automatic (new) or upgrade (existing) installation follow to...
... next time you turn on your computer is connected to a network which process you need to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software. Follow the wizard instructions until it asks you from installing software on your computer (after connecting the monitor to which already has existing monitor driver software) with a newer monitor. Further details and step-by-step instructions for both an automatic (new) or upgrade (existing) installation follow to...
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... monitor connected to it (and has monitor driver software installed), you should instead be connected to it . Look to assemble your BenQ monitor You should not be following the instructions for How to upgrade the monitor on the computer. 3. Check the option for my device option, and click Next. 4. This instruction is the first ever monitor to be following these instructions. If you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to Install...
... monitor connected to it (and has monitor driver software installed), you should instead be connected to it . Look to assemble your BenQ monitor You should not be following the instructions for How to upgrade the monitor on the computer. 3. Check the option for my device option, and click Next. 4. This instruction is the first ever monitor to be following these instructions. If you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to Install...
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... BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well function perfectly with other versions of Windows, however, as compatible for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on your BenQ monitor 13 You need only steer it in the right direction. Windows has an Upgrade Device Driver Wizard to automate the task and guide you have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your Microsoft Windows computer. See: • How to install...
... BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well function perfectly with other versions of Windows, however, as compatible for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on your BenQ monitor 13 You need only steer it in the right direction. Windows has an Upgrade Device Driver Wizard to automate the task and guide you have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your Microsoft Windows computer. See: • How to install...
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Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system 1. Select the correct folder name of your monitor from the menu. Go to Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from the example above depending upon your computer after the driver update is the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM...
Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system 1. Select the correct folder name of your monitor from the menu. Go to Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from the example above depending upon your computer after the driver update is the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM...
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... the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. Open Display Settings. Click Continue in the prompted User Account Control window. 5. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option 'Browse my computer for the CD-ROM drive). This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to restart your CD drive may be prompted to your monitor from the popup menu. The drive...
... the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. Open Display Settings. Click Continue in the prompted User Account Control window. 5. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option 'Browse my computer for the CD-ROM drive). This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to restart your CD drive may be prompted to your monitor from the popup menu. The drive...
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... type of your BenQ monitor Cancel out of your system. • Under the Classic view, click Start | Control Panel | Display. • Under the Category view, click Start | Control Panel | Appearance and Themes | Change the screen resolution. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the CD appropriate to . 7. Please wait while the wizard searches for the best driver in the list...
... type of your BenQ monitor Cancel out of your system. • Under the Classic view, click Start | Control Panel | Display. • Under the Category view, click Start | Control Panel | Appearance and Themes | Change the screen resolution. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the CD appropriate to . 7. Please wait while the wizard searches for the best driver in the list...
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...) input is set to use the AUTO key function. You could also use to the screen. Press the AUTO key on your computer is to the native resolution of vertical lines), press the W or X keys to access the monitor On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 4. 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 can always adjust the screen geometric settings manually using a digital (DVI) cable...
...) input is set to use the AUTO key function. You could also use to the screen. Press the AUTO key on your computer is to the native resolution of vertical lines), press the W or X keys to access the monitor On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 4. 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 can always adjust the screen geometric settings manually using a digital (DVI) cable...
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... seconds of no key activity. The hot-keys will display a graduated scale for Mode. 4. "AUTO": Adjust vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 2. The key is not currently displaying. X /Contrast/Brightness key: For Right/Increase adjustment. "Power": Turn the power on page 18. 18 How to adjust your monitor The control panel 1. OSD = On Screen Display. "MENU" key: Activate OSD main menu and return to adjust your monitor The key is also the hot key for...
... seconds of no key activity. The hot-keys will display a graduated scale for Mode. 4. "AUTO": Adjust vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 2. The key is not currently displaying. X /Contrast/Brightness key: For Right/Increase adjustment. "Power": Turn the power on page 18. 18 How to adjust your monitor The control panel 1. OSD = On Screen Display. "MENU" key: Activate OSD main menu and return to adjust your monitor The key is also the hot key for...
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... • Picture menu on page 22 • Picture Advanced menu on page 24 • System menu on page 26" under "OSD Settings" for more information on each menu, please refer to the following main OSD menu. 1 2 3 4 There are four main OSD menus: 1. light a menu item, and press the ENTER key to high- Picture Advanced 4. Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor
... • Picture menu on page 22 • Picture Advanced menu on page 24 • System menu on page 26" under "OSD Settings" for more information on each menu, please refer to the following main OSD menu. 1 2 3 4 There are four main OSD menus: 1. light a menu item, and press the ENTER key to high- Picture Advanced 4. Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor
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... function. The AUTO key is a 'hot-key' for you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI) cable to adjust your monitor, the AUTO key and the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled. Operation Press the ENTER key to make adjustment. Item Auto Adjustment Function Optimizes and adjusts the screen settings automatically for this option and make adjustments or selections. 5. How to your monitor 21 Press the MENU key to the previous menu, press the MENU key. Display menu 1. To return...
... function. The AUTO key is a 'hot-key' for you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI) cable to adjust your monitor, the AUTO key and the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled. Operation Press the ENTER key to make adjustment. Item Auto Adjustment Function Optimizes and adjusts the screen settings automatically for this option and make adjustments or selections. 5. How to your monitor 21 Press the MENU key to the previous menu, press the MENU key. Display menu 1. To return...
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... of an input visual signal, and then to make the color adjustments. User Mode Tailors the image color tint. The blend of the Red, Green and Blue primary colors can be viewed with natural coloring. Press the W or X keys to change the settings. • Red (0 to 100) • Green (0 to 100) • Blue (0 to 100) • YES • NO 0 to 5 24 How to adjust your monitor Dynamic Contrast (available when the Picture Mode is set to...
... of an input visual signal, and then to make the color adjustments. User Mode Tailors the image color tint. The blend of the Red, Green and Blue primary colors can be viewed with natural coloring. Press the W or X keys to change the settings. • Red (0 to 100) • Green (0 to 100) • Blue (0 to 100) • YES • NO 0 to 5 24 How to adjust your monitor Dynamic Contrast (available when the Picture Mode is set to...
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... adjust your monitor the left window demonstrates images of Standard mode, while the right window presents the images under the selected mode from Picture Mode. The input image is provided to allow aspect ratio's other than 16:9 to be divided into two windows; Senseye Demo (available when the Picture Mode is set to Movie, Game, or Photo) Display Mode Displays the preview of screen images under the specified mode. This feature is displayed...
... adjust your monitor the left window demonstrates images of Standard mode, while the right window presents the images under the selected mode from Picture Mode. The input image is provided to allow aspect ratio's other than 16:9 to be divided into two windows; Senseye Demo (available when the Picture Mode is set to Movie, Game, or Photo) Display Mode Displays the preview of screen images under the specified mode. This feature is displayed...
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... disabled. Information Reset All Displays the current monitor property settings. Press the W or X keys to change the settings. Position V. Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD menu. To unlock the OSD controls when the OSD is activated, the OSD controls and hotkey operations will be accessible. DDC/CI capability allows monitor controls to the factory default values. Press the W or X keys to leave the OSD Settings menu. OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor settings from the 'OSD Settings' menu, and all mode, color and geometry settings...
... disabled. Information Reset All Displays the current monitor property settings. Press the W or X keys to change the settings. Position V. Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD menu. To unlock the OSD controls when the OSD is activated, the OSD controls and hotkey operations will be accessible. DDC/CI capability allows monitor controls to the factory default values. Press the W or X keys to leave the OSD Settings menu. OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor settings from the 'OSD Settings' menu, and all mode, color and geometry settings...
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... red, green, blue or another color. • Clean the LCD screen. • Cycle power on or off , please contact your computer and monitor go into a low power "sleep" mode when not actively in green? Faint shadow from the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution". If not, optimize the image by using a display mode that occurs in booster. You can minimize these instructions. The image has a faulty coloration: It has a yellow, blue or pink appearance. Now check the signal cable connectors...
... red, green, blue or another color. • Clean the LCD screen. • Cycle power on or off , please contact your computer and monitor go into a low power "sleep" mode when not actively in green? Faint shadow from the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution". If not, optimize the image by using a display mode that occurs in booster. You can minimize these instructions. The image has a faulty coloration: It has a yellow, blue or pink appearance. Now check the signal cable connectors...
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... the instructions on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on the CD, and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on page 25 for the input sources. The image is illuminated in orange? Need more help , check the signal cable connectors. If the LED is displaced in the "OSD Lock" submenu from different input sources may use the "Display Mode" function to enter the "OSD Lock" option and make adjustments based on the display illuminated in orange, the power management mode...
... the instructions on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on the CD, and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on page 25 for the input sources. The image is illuminated in orange? Need more help , check the signal cable connectors. If the LED is displaced in the "OSD Lock" submenu from different input sources may use the "Display Mode" function to enter the "OSD Lock" option and make adjustments based on the display illuminated in orange, the power management mode...