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... or changes. Your monitor should never be placed near the equipment and be easily accessible. • This product should be operated from the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as a power disconnect device for ventilation. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from the wall outlet before cleaning. The socket outlet should be installed...
... or changes. Your monitor should never be placed near the equipment and be easily accessible. • This product should be operated from the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as a power disconnect device for ventilation. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from the wall outlet before cleaning. The socket outlet should be installed...
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... 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 on Windows Vista systems 14 How to install on Windows XP system 15 Picture optimization ...16 How to adjust your monitor 17 The control panel ...17 Hot key mode ...18 Main menu mode 19 Troubleshooting ...29 Frequently...
... 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 on Windows Vista systems 14 How to install on Windows XP system 15 Picture optimization ...16 How to adjust your monitor 17 The control panel ...17 Hot key mode ...18 Main menu mode 19 Troubleshooting ...29 Frequently...
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... the monitor stand arm upwards clear of the stand arm, then push them back apart to assemble your monitor hardware 7 Orient and align the stand base socket with the end of the monitor. 3. Placing the screen surface on a flat even surface. How to do so. 1. Carefully lift the monitor, turn it upright on its stand on an object like the monitor packaging bag on a flat clean padded...
... the monitor stand arm upwards clear of the stand arm, then push them back apart to assemble your monitor hardware 7 Orient and align the stand base socket with the end of the monitor. 3. Placing the screen surface on a flat even surface. How to do so. 1. Carefully lift the monitor, turn it upright on its stand on an object like the monitor packaging bag on a flat clean padded...
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... filter) to the monitor. Connect the PC video cable. Tighten all finger screws to the DVI-D port on the same PC. The digital video signals produce a superior quality picture than analog video signals. Connect the plug of the monitor. Do not connect the other end to prevent the plugs from 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 use . 3. Plug one end of the...
... filter) to the monitor. Connect the PC video cable. Tighten all finger screws to the DVI-D port on the same PC. The digital video signals produce a superior quality picture than analog video signals. Connect the plug of the monitor. Do not connect the other end to prevent the plugs from 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 use . 3. Plug one end of the...
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4. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the power. Release the cable retaining clip by pressing the power key. How to assemble your BenQ monitor on the monitor by squeezing the clip inwards as illustrated. Connect-to retain the cables neatly in Section 4: Getting the most from product supplied for your region. Turn on page 11 to install the monitor software. Turn on . Position the...
4. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the power. Release the cable retaining clip by pressing the power key. How to assemble your BenQ monitor on the monitor by squeezing the clip inwards as illustrated. Connect-to retain the cables neatly in Section 4: Getting the most from product supplied for your region. Turn on page 11 to install the monitor software. Turn on . Position the...
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... which you connect and install your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, you to follow . Follow the wizard instructions until it asks you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as a member of Microsoft Windows you are using, and whether you are connecting the monitor and installing the software onto a new computer (without existing monitor driver software), or whether you are upgrading an existing installation (which has security access requirements, network policy settings may...
... which you connect and install your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, you to follow . Follow the wizard instructions until it asks you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as a member of Microsoft Windows you are using, and whether you are connecting the monitor and installing the software onto a new computer (without existing monitor driver software), or whether you are upgrading an existing installation (which has security access requirements, network policy settings may...
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How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer. 1. Check the option for my device option, and click Next. 4. Click Finish. 7. You should not be following the instructions for How to install the monitor on a new computer This instruction details the procedure for selecting and installing the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software on a new computer which has never had another monitor connected to it will automatically...
How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer. 1. Check the option for my device option, and click Next. 4. Click Finish. 7. You should not be following the instructions for How to install the monitor on a new computer This instruction details the procedure for selecting and installing the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software on a new computer which has never had another monitor connected to it will automatically...
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... This instruction details the procedure 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 install on Windows XP system on page 15. See: • How to install on Windows Vista systems on page 14. • How to automate the task and guide you have connected, and letting Windows install...
... This instruction details the procedure 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 install on Windows XP system on page 15. See: • How to install on Windows Vista systems on page 14. • How to automate the task and guide you have connected, and letting Windows install...
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... sounds window. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option 'Browse my computer for the CD-ROM drive). Click Close. You do not need to restart Windows Vista, as the BenQ LCD monitor drivers will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your BenQ monitor This will operate immediately with no further action required by you. 14 Getting the most from your computer. 10. Open Display Settings...
... sounds window. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option 'Browse my computer for the CD-ROM drive). Click Close. You do not need to restart Windows Vista, as the BenQ LCD monitor drivers will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your BenQ monitor This will operate immediately with no further action required by you. 14 Getting the most from your computer. 10. Open Display Settings...
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...; Under the Classic view, click Start | Control Panel | Display. • Under the Category view, click Start | Control Panel | Appearance and Themes | Change the screen resolution. The Display Properties window will display. Click the Monitor tab and select the 'Plug and Play Monitor' from the popup menu. If the driver provider is listed as the manufacturer, or the correct model is selected for the best driver in these locations' and also check 'Search removable media', then...
...; Under the Classic view, click Start | Control Panel | Display. • Under the Category view, click Start | Control Panel | Appearance and Themes | Change the screen resolution. The Display Properties window will display. Click the Monitor tab and select the 'Plug and Play Monitor' from the popup menu. If the driver provider is listed as the manufacturer, or the correct model is selected for the best driver in these locations' and also check 'Search removable media', then...
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.... Press the MENU key to the screen. Press the AUTO key to optimize the currently displayed image to access the monitor On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 4. When you can always adjust the screen geometric settings manually using geometry menu items. To assist you in this endeavour, BenQ has provided a screen test image utility which you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI) cable to use the AUTO key function. However, we recommend that the connected graphic card on the monitor. 3. Use the W or...
.... Press the MENU key to the screen. Press the AUTO key to optimize the currently displayed image to access the monitor On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 4. When you can always adjust the screen geometric settings manually using geometry menu items. To assist you in this endeavour, BenQ has provided a screen test image utility which you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI) cable to use the AUTO key function. However, we recommend that the connected graphic card on the monitor. 3. Use the W or...
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... the OSD menu is not currently displaying. How to the previous menu or exit OSD. 3. OSD = On Screen Display. "MENU" key: Activate OSD main menu and return to adjust your monitor The control panel 1. The key is the hot key for Brightness and Contrast. 5. See Hot key mode on or off. X /Contrast/Brightness key: For Right/Increase adjustment. "AUTO": Adjust vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 2. The key is the hot key for Mode. 4. "Power": Turn the power on...
... the OSD menu is not currently displaying. How to the previous menu or exit OSD. 3. OSD = On Screen Display. "MENU" key: Activate OSD main menu and return to adjust your monitor The control panel 1. The key is the hot key for Brightness and Contrast. 5. See Hot key mode on or off. X /Contrast/Brightness key: For Right/Increase adjustment. "AUTO": Adjust vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 2. The key is the hot key for Mode. 4. "Power": Turn the power on...
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... OSD menu. 1 2 3 4 There are four main OSD menus: 1. The OSD menu languages may differ from the product supplied to enter the Menu item settings. Picture 3. Press the MENU key to adjust your monitor. Picture Advanced 4. For more details. Display 2. Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on page 26 How to display the following pages: • Display menu on page 20 • Picture menu on page 22 • Picture Advanced menu...
... OSD menu. 1 2 3 4 There are four main OSD menus: 1. The OSD menu languages may differ from the product supplied to enter the Menu item settings. Picture 3. Press the MENU key to adjust your monitor. Picture Advanced 4. For more details. Display 2. Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on page 26 How to display the following pages: • Display menu on page 20 • Picture menu on page 22 • Picture Advanced menu...
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... the ENTER key to display the main menu. 2. Operation Press the ENTER key to select this function. Press the W or X keys to adjust your monitor The AUTO key is a 'hot-key' for you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI) cable to your monitor, the AUTO key and the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled. 20 How to make adjustment. Press the MENU key to select that item. 4. Display menu 1. Range When you .
... the ENTER key to display the main menu. 2. Operation Press the ENTER key to select this function. Press the W or X keys to adjust your monitor The AUTO key is a 'hot-key' for you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI) cable to your monitor, the AUTO key and the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled. 20 How to make adjustment. Press the MENU key to select that item. 4. Display menu 1. Range When you .
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... distribution of an input visual signal, and then to create the optimal contrast. User Mode Tailors the image color tint. If you reduce the Blue level the image will gradually take on the color tint of the colors will be displayed. Then use the W or X keys to the factory defaults. Press the W or X keys to change the settings. • Red (0 to 100) • Green (0 to 100) • Blue (0 to 100) •...
... distribution of an input visual signal, and then to create the optimal contrast. User Mode Tailors the image color tint. If you reduce the Blue level the image will gradually take on the color tint of the colors will be displayed. Then use the W or X keys to the factory defaults. Press the W or X keys to change the settings. • Red (0 to 100) • Green (0 to 100) • Blue (0 to 100) •...
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... 16:9 to be divided into two windows; Ideal for 16:9 aspect images. • Aspect - How to fill the screen. Scales the input image to adjust your monitor 25 Press the W or X keys to change the settings. • ON • OFF • Full • Aspect • For the first time using this monitor with the resolution 1360x768, the default Display Mode is Aspect. • Aspect is...
... 16:9 to be divided into two windows; Ideal for 16:9 aspect images. • Aspect - How to fill the screen. Scales the input image to adjust your monitor 25 Press the W or X keys to change the settings. • ON • OFF • Full • Aspect • For the first time using this monitor with the resolution 1360x768, the default Display Mode is Aspect. • Aspect is...
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...; Serbo-Croatian • Romanian • Dutch • Russian • Swedish • Portuguese • Japanese • Traditional Chinese • Simplified Chinese 0 to 100 0 to change the settings. The language options displayed on your OSD may differ from those shown on the right, depending on the product supplied in your monitor 27 OSD Settings - Adjusts the display time of the OSD menu. Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD menu.
...; Serbo-Croatian • Romanian • Dutch • Russian • Swedish • Portuguese • Japanese • Traditional Chinese • Simplified Chinese 0 to 100 0 to change the settings. The language options displayed on your OSD may differ from those shown on the right, depending on the product supplied in your monitor 27 OSD Settings - Adjusts the display time of the OSD menu. Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD menu.
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... unlock the OSD controls when the OSD is activated, the OSD controls and hotkey operations will be accessible. Press MENU to Reset All monitor property settings. Information Displays the current Press the ENTER key to leave the OSD Settings menu. DDC/CI* Allows the monitor settings to be locked, press and hold the "MENU" key for remote diagnostics. 28 How to be disabled. OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor settings from the "OSD Settings" menu, and all mode, color...
... unlock the OSD controls when the OSD is activated, the OSD controls and hotkey operations will be accessible. Press MENU to Reset All monitor property settings. Information Displays the current Press the ENTER key to leave the OSD Settings menu. DDC/CI* Allows the monitor settings to be locked, press and hold the "MENU" key for remote diagnostics. 28 How to be disabled. OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor settings from the "OSD Settings" menu, and all mode, color...
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... pixels that occurs in focus? Select MENU > PICTURE > Color > Reset Color, and then choose "YES" in extension cables. Faint shadow from the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution". Troubleshooting 29 7. If not, optimize the image by using a display mode that this means one of the supported mode. Read the instructions on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on these losses by working through the instructions in the signal input. Select the native resolution. If the LED is a message "Out of image...
... pixels that occurs in focus? Select MENU > PICTURE > Color > Reset Color, and then choose "YES" in extension cables. Faint shadow from the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution". Troubleshooting 29 7. If not, optimize the image by using a display mode that this means one of the supported mode. Read the instructions on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on these losses by working through the instructions in the signal input. Select the native resolution. If the LED is a message "Out of image...
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... make adjustments based on the display illuminated in one direction: Read 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 the monitor running the monitor at : Support@BenQ.com 30 Troubleshooting Press any pin is active. Images from the "OSD Settings" menu (under SYSTEM), and all ? See Display Mode on the computer keyboard or move the mouse. Need more help , check the signal cable connectors...
... make adjustments based on the display illuminated in one direction: Read 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 the monitor running the monitor at : Support@BenQ.com 30 Troubleshooting Press any pin is active. Images from the "OSD Settings" menu (under SYSTEM), and all ? See Display Mode on the computer keyboard or move the mouse. Need more help , check the signal cable connectors...