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LCD Monitor User Manual GL950A / GL950AM G950A / G950AM GL951A / GL951AM / G951A G955A GL2250 / GL2250M / GL2250HM / GL2250TM G2250 / G2250HM G2255A / G2255 G2251M / G2251TM GL2450 / GL2450M / GL2450HM G2450 / G2450HM GL2750HM / G2750 / G2750HM
LCD Monitor User Manual GL950A / GL950AM G950A / G950AM GL951A / GL951AM / G951A G955A GL2250 / GL2250M / GL2250HM / GL2250TM G2250 / G2250HM G2255A / G2255 G2251M / G2251TM GL2450 / GL2450M / GL2450HM G2450 / G2450HM GL2750HM / G2750 / G2750HM
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...revision or changes. Copyright Copyright 2011 by any person of BenQ Corporation. Always unplug your monitor. Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for pluggable equipment. Your monitor should be blocked or covered. Servicing Do not attempt to ...service this product. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to notify any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without obligation of BenQ Corporation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, ...
...revision or changes. Copyright Copyright 2011 by any person of BenQ Corporation. Always unplug your monitor. Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for pluggable equipment. Your monitor should be blocked or covered. Servicing Do not attempt to ...service this product. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to notify any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without obligation of BenQ Corporation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, ...
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...Getting to know your monitor 7 Front view ...7 Back view ...7 How to assemble your monitor hardware 9 How to detach the base ...13 Using the monitor wall mounting kit 14 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 15 How to install the monitor on a new computer 16 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing ...computer 18 How to install on Windows 7 system 19 How to install on Windows Vista systems 20 Picture optimization ...21 How to adjust your monitor 22 The control...
...Getting to know your monitor 7 Front view ...7 Back view ...7 How to assemble your monitor hardware 9 How to detach the base ...13 Using the monitor wall mounting kit 14 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 15 How to install the monitor on a new computer 16 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing ...computer 18 How to install on Windows 7 system 19 How to install on Windows Vista systems 20 Picture optimization ...21 How to adjust your monitor 22 The control...
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BenQ LCD Monitor Monitor Stand (for models without height adjustment stand) Monitor Base (for models without height adjustment stand) Monitor Base (for models with height adjustment stand) Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.) 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. Getting started 5
BenQ LCD Monitor Monitor Stand (for models without height adjustment stand) Monitor Base (for models without height adjustment stand) Monitor Base (for models with height adjustment stand) Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.) 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. Getting started 5
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Always keep the product and accessories out of reach of small children. 6 Getting started The fitted foam packing is ideal for use in storage for protecting the monitor during transport. Video Cable: D-Sub Video Cable: DVI-D (Optional accessory for models with DVI inputs, sold separately) Video Cable: HDMI (Optional accessory for models with HDMI inputs, sold separately) Audio Cable (Optional accessory for models with speakers) Consider keeping the box and packaging in the future when you may need to transport the monitor.
Always keep the product and accessories out of reach of small children. 6 Getting started The fitted foam packing is ideal for use in storage for protecting the monitor during transport. Video Cable: D-Sub Video Cable: DVI-D (Optional accessory for models with DVI inputs, sold separately) Video Cable: HDMI (Optional accessory for models with HDMI inputs, sold separately) Audio Cable (Optional accessory for models with speakers) Consider keeping the box and packaging in the future when you may need to transport the monitor.
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Getting to know your region. Input and output ports (vary by model, see Input and output ports on the model. • Picture may vary depending on page 8) 5. Control buttons 1 2. Power button 2 Back view 3 3 3. Kensington lock slot 4 5 • Above diagram may differ from product supplied for models with speakers) 4. Speakers (for your monitor Front view 1. Getting to know your monitor 7
Getting to know your region. Input and output ports (vary by model, see Input and output ports on the model. • Picture may vary depending on page 8) 5. Control buttons 1 2. Power button 2 Back view 3 3 3. Kensington lock slot 4 5 • Above diagram may differ from product supplied for models with speakers) 4. Speakers (for your monitor Front view 1. Getting to know your monitor 7
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D-Sub socket 1 23 6 Models with dual inputs 1 56 Models with HDMI inputs 1. DVI-D socket 1 23 56 Models with dual inputs and speakers 3. AC power input jack 2. Audio Line In 1 23 4 5 6 Models with analog-only inputs and speakers 6. HDMI socket 5. Input and output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending on your monitor Models with analog-only inputs 1 6 8 Getting to know your purchased model. Headphone jack 4.
D-Sub socket 1 23 6 Models with dual inputs 1 56 Models with HDMI inputs 1. DVI-D socket 1 23 56 Models with dual inputs and speakers 3. AC power input jack 2. Audio Line In 1 23 4 5 6 Models with analog-only inputs and speakers 6. HDMI socket 5. Input and output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending on your monitor Models with analog-only inputs 1 6 8 Getting to know your purchased model. Headphone jack 4.
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...until they have properly engaged. Placing the screen surface on a flat clean padded surface. Gently lay the screen face down on an object like the monitor packaging bag on the desk for your reference only. How to assemble your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your... (HAS) on page 37 for details on hardware installation. • If the computer is turned on you must turn -on the power to the monitor until instructed to pull them together until it locks in or turn it off before continuing. Gently attempt to do so. • The following illustrations...
...until they have properly engaged. Placing the screen surface on a flat clean padded surface. Gently lay the screen face down on an object like the monitor packaging bag on the desk for your reference only. How to assemble your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your... (HAS) on page 37 for details on hardware installation. • If the computer is turned on you must turn -on the power to the monitor until instructed to pull them together until it locks in or turn it off before continuing. Gently attempt to do so. • The following illustrations...
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If the screen size is 27 inches, follow the illustrations on the right to assemble your monitor hardware Gently attempt to pull them back apart to check that they have properly engaged. 2 1 4 5 3 You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources. -5O~ +15O 10 How to attach the monitor stand and the base.
If the screen size is 27 inches, follow the illustrations on the right to assemble your monitor hardware Gently attempt to pull them back apart to check that they have properly engaged. 2 1 4 5 3 You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources. -5O~ +15O 10 How to attach the monitor stand and the base.
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...accidently falling out during use. To Connect the D-Sub Cable Connect the plug of the cable (at the end with the ferrite filter) to the monitor video socket. Connect the other end of a digital output device. Tighten all finger screws to the computer video socket. Connect the other end of...-only models). If there is if they are connected to assemble your package and the socket illustrations on the right may vary depending on the monitor. Connect the audio cable between the socket on the same PC. Good quality: D-Sub The video cables included in which both DVI-D cable and...
...accidently falling out during use. To Connect the D-Sub Cable Connect the plug of the cable (at the end with the ferrite filter) to the monitor video socket. Connect the other end of a digital output device. Tighten all finger screws to the computer video socket. Connect the other end of...-only models). If there is if they are connected to assemble your package and the socket illustrations on the right may vary depending on the monitor. Connect the audio cable between the socket on the same PC. Good quality: D-Sub The video cables included in which both DVI-D cable and...
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... the Line In and headphone jacks may connect headphones to the headphone jack found next to and turn it on page 15 to the monitor. Plug the other end to assemble your BenQ monitor on . Turn on the monitor by model. You may vary by pressing the power button on the rear of the... monitor. Plug one end of the product, we recommend that you use your region. To extend the service life of the power cord into a power outlet...
... the Line In and headphone jacks may connect headphones to the headphone jack found next to and turn it on page 15 to the monitor. Plug the other end to assemble your BenQ monitor on . Turn on the monitor by model. You may vary by pressing the power button on the rear of the... monitor. Plug one end of the product, we recommend that you use your region. To extend the service life of the power cord into a power outlet...
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... for padding, before laying the screen face down on your desk and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. 2. If the screen size is 27 inches, follow the illustration on your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate... voiding your monitor hardware 13 Turn off the computer before unplugging the power cable. Please be careful to prevent damage to assemble your warranty. Turn off the...
... for padding, before laying the screen face down on your desk and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. 2. If the screen size is 27 inches, follow the illustration on your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate... voiding your monitor hardware 13 Turn off the computer before unplugging the power cable. Please be careful to prevent damage to assemble your warranty. Turn off the...
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Lay the screen face down on page 13. In case you purchased to complete the installation. 1 2 1 2 14 How to assemble your monitor on the stand in How to detach the base on a clean and well-padded surface. Follow the instruction manuals of the wall mount bracket... mount with flat surface. • Ensure that the wall material is 27 inches, follow the illustration on the right to detach the monitor stand. Using the monitor wall mounting kit The back of your monitor and monitor mounting kit on a wall with 100mm pattern, allowing the installation of a wall mount bracket. Remove the...
Lay the screen face down on page 13. In case you purchased to complete the installation. 1 2 1 2 14 How to assemble your monitor on the stand in How to detach the base on a clean and well-padded surface. Follow the instruction manuals of the wall mount bracket... mount with flat surface. • Ensure that the wall material is 27 inches, follow the illustration on the right to detach the monitor stand. Using the monitor wall mounting kit The back of your monitor and monitor mounting kit on a wall with 100mm pattern, allowing the installation of a wall mount bracket. Remove the...
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... to follow to install the monitor driver software. Getting the most benefit from your BenQ monitor 15 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most from your new BenQ LCD monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as a member of the monitor. These circumstances relate to which...require a User Name and Password to login to your Windows computer, you turn on as an Administrator or as provided on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM. Further details and step-by-step instructions for either case however, the very next time you must be logged on ...
... to follow to install the monitor driver software. Getting the most benefit from your BenQ monitor 15 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most from your new BenQ LCD monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as a member of the monitor. These circumstances relate to which...require a User Name and Password to login to your Windows computer, you turn on as an Administrator or as provided on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM. Further details and step-by-step instructions for either case however, the very next time you must be logged on ...
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... G2255 GL2450 / GL2450M GL2450HM G2450 G2450HM 16 Getting the most from your monitor and click Next. 6. This instruction is the first ever monitor to be connected to it. If you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to an existing computer that the wizard has selected the correct name of... launch the Found New Hardware Wizard. Follow the instructions in How to confirm that has already had a monitor driver installed before , and for selecting and installing the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software on a new computer which has never been used before . You should not be following the ...
... G2255 GL2450 / GL2450M GL2450HM G2450 G2450HM 16 Getting the most from your monitor and click Next. 6. This instruction is the first ever monitor to be connected to it. If you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to an existing computer that the wizard has selected the correct name of... launch the Found New Hardware Wizard. Follow the instructions in How to confirm that has already had a monitor driver installed before , and for selecting and installing the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software on a new computer which has never been used before . You should not be following the ...
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Driver files GL2750H G2750 G2750H GL2750HM G2750 G2750HM Suitable models Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 17
Driver files GL2750H G2750 G2750H GL2750HM G2750 G2750HM Suitable models Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 17
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... install the corresponding driver files from your Microsoft Windows computer. How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on your BenQ monitor You need only steer it in the right direction. See: • How to... CD. It is currently tested as at the time of writing, BenQ has done no testing of this driver on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for Windows Vista and Windows 7 Operating System (OS). The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well function perfectly with other versions of...
... install the corresponding driver files from your Microsoft Windows computer. How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on your BenQ monitor You need only steer it in the right direction. See: • How to... CD. It is currently tested as at the time of writing, BenQ has done no testing of this driver on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for Windows Vista and Windows 7 Operating System (OS). The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well function perfectly with other versions of...
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...update is the drive letter designator for your CD drive may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc. 9. Click the Hardware tab. 4. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system 1. Getting the most from the menu. 2. Select Properties from the example above depending upon ...your system - Open Display Properties. This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your BenQ monitor 19 it may be prompted to restart your monitor from your computer. 10. The drive letter for the CD-ROM drive). Click Close. You...
...update is the drive letter designator for your CD drive may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc. 9. Click the Hardware tab. 4. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system 1. Getting the most from the menu. 2. Select Properties from the example above depending upon ...your system - Open Display Properties. This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your BenQ monitor 19 it may be prompted to restart your monitor from your computer. 10. The drive letter for the CD-ROM drive). Click Close. You...
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.... Open Display Settings. How to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. 20 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Select the correct folder name of your monitor from the example above depending upon your system - This will copy and install the appropriate...
.... Open Display Settings. How to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. 20 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Select the correct folder name of your monitor from the example above depending upon your system - This will copy and install the appropriate...
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... to enter the menu. 5. Then press the or keys to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. Picture optimization 21 Picture optimization The easiest way to ... to access the monitor On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 4. If 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 use the AUTO key function. Then press the or keys to use auto.exe. If you wish, you can use the AUTO key function. You could also use any other image, such as the desktop of the monitor...
... to enter the menu. 5. Then press the or keys to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. Picture optimization 21 Picture optimization The easiest way to ... to access the monitor On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 4. If 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 use the AUTO key function. Then press the or keys to use auto.exe. If you wish, you can use the AUTO key function. You could also use any other image, such as the desktop of the monitor...