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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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... never be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in the contents hereof without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation. Care And Cleaning • Cleaning. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to dangerous voltages or other accident such as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified .... Copyright Copyright 2011 by any of the above mentioned misuse or other risks. They must be used. Your monitor should be blocked or covered. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to make changes from the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as...
... never be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in the contents hereof without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation. Care And Cleaning • Cleaning. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to dangerous voltages or other accident such as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified .... Copyright Copyright 2011 by any of the above mentioned misuse or other risks. They must be used. Your monitor should be blocked or covered. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to make changes from the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as...
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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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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 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.
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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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Speakers (for your monitor 7 Input and output ports (vary by model, see Input and output ports on the model. • Picture may vary depending on page 8) 5. Getting to know your region. 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. Control buttons 1 2. Getting to know your monitor Front view 1.
Speakers (for your monitor 7 Input and output ports (vary by model, see Input and output ports on the model. • Picture may vary depending on page 8) 5. Getting to know your region. 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. Control buttons 1 2. Getting to know your monitor Front view 1.
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Audio Line In 1 23 4 5 6 Models with HDMI inputs 1. HDMI socket 5. Models with dual inputs and speakers 3. DVI-D socket 1 23 56 Models with analog-only inputs 1 6 8 Getting to know your purchased model. AC power input jack 2. Input and output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending on your monitor D-Sub socket 1 23 6 Models with dual inputs 1 56 Models with analog-only inputs and speakers 6. Headphone jack 4.
Audio Line In 1 23 4 5 6 Models with HDMI inputs 1. HDMI socket 5. Models with dual inputs and speakers 3. DVI-D socket 1 23 56 Models with analog-only inputs 1 6 8 Getting to know your purchased model. AC power input jack 2. Input and output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending on your monitor D-Sub socket 1 23 6 Models with dual inputs 1 56 Models with analog-only inputs and speakers 6. Headphone jack 4.
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... the screen face down on your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your warranty. How to the monitor. Attach the monitor stand to the monitor base as illustrated until it locks in or turn-on you must turn it off before continuing. Orient and align the stand...(HAS) on page 37 for details on hardware installation. • If the computer is turned on the power to the monitor until they have properly engaged. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on a flat clean padded surface. Gently attempt to pull them together until instructed to do so. • The following...
... the screen face down on your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your warranty. How to the monitor. Attach the monitor stand to the monitor base as illustrated until it locks in or turn-on you must turn it off before continuing. Orient and align the stand...(HAS) on page 37 for details on hardware installation. • If the computer is turned on the power to the monitor until they have properly engaged. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on a flat clean padded surface. Gently attempt to pull them together until instructed to do so. • The following...
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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. If the screen size is 27 inches, follow the illustrations on the right to assemble your monitor hardware
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... analog-only models). Connect the audio cable (for your computer audio outlet. Better quality: HDMI / DVI-D - Connect the audio cable between the socket on the monitor. Connect the video cable Do not use both cables can be used is more than one of the two HDMI ports on the rear of... the monitor (Line In) and your region. 3. Either Or Or How to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use . Connect the other end of the...
... analog-only models). Connect the audio cable (for your computer audio outlet. Better quality: HDMI / DVI-D - Connect the audio cable between the socket on the monitor. Connect the video cable Do not use both cables can be used is more than one of the two HDMI ports on the rear of... the monitor (Line In) and your region. 3. Either Or Or How to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use . Connect the other end of the...
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... a power outlet just yet. 5. Connect the power cable to assemble your region. Picture may differ from your computer's power management function. 12 How to the monitor. Plug one end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Getting the most from... product supplied for details. 4. To extend the service life of the product, we recommend that you use your BenQ monitor on the right of the monitor. You may vary by pressing the power button on page 15 to the Line In jack of the...
... a power outlet just yet. 5. Connect the power cable to assemble your region. Picture may differ from your computer's power management function. 12 How to the monitor. Plug one end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Getting the most from... product supplied for details. 4. To extend the service life of the product, we recommend that you use your BenQ monitor on the right of the monitor. You may vary by pressing the power button on page 15 to the Line In jack of the...
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... open area on your desk and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. 2. Push the locking clips upward to detach the monitor base from the monitor. While pushing the locking clips upward, detach the stand base from the stand arm. 3. Remove the...the screen face down on your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your monitor hardware 13 Please be careful to prevent damage to the hole above the monitor stand arm, and then push the screwdriver against the release button inside the hole. Placing the ...
... open area on your desk and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. 2. Push the locking clips upward to detach the monitor base from the monitor. While pushing the locking clips upward, detach the stand base from the stand arm. 3. Remove the...the screen face down on your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your monitor hardware 13 Please be careful to prevent damage to the hole above the monitor stand arm, and then push the screwdriver against the release button inside the hole. Placing the ...
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... instructed in the future, please keep the monitor base, monitor stand, and screws somewhere safe for future use your monitor on a clean and well-padded surface. Precautions: • Install your monitor and monitor mounting kit on page 13. Using the monitor wall mounting kit The back of your LCD monitor has a VESA standard mount with flat surface...
... instructed in the future, please keep the monitor base, monitor stand, and screws somewhere safe for future use your monitor on a clean and well-padded surface. Precautions: • Install your monitor and monitor mounting kit on page 13. Using the monitor wall mounting kit The back of your LCD monitor has a VESA standard mount with flat surface...
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... circumstances relate to which version of the Administrators group in order to your BenQ monitor 15 At that point, click the Have Disk button, insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM and select the appropriate monitor model. Further details and step-by-step instructions for either case however, the...which has security access requirements, network policy settings may prevent you need to follow to select a monitor model. Follow the wizard instructions until it asks you turn on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM. The circumstances under which you connect and install your computer. • To check ...
... circumstances relate to which version of the Administrators group in order to your BenQ monitor 15 At that point, click the Have Disk button, insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM and select the appropriate monitor model. Further details and step-by-step instructions for either case however, the...which has security access requirements, network policy settings may prevent you need to follow to select a monitor model. Follow the wizard instructions until it asks you turn on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM. The circumstances under which you connect and install your computer. • To check ...
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...Hardware Wizard. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on a new computer which the BenQ LCD Monitor 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... GL951A / GL951AM G951A G955A GL2250 / GL2250M / GL2250TM GL2250HM G2250 G2250HM G2251M / G2251TM G2255A G2255 GL2450 / GL2450M GL2450HM G2450 G2450HM 16 Getting the most from your monitor and click Next. 6. Click Finish. 7. Restart the computer. This instruction is only suitable for the purchased model, ...
...Hardware Wizard. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on a new computer which the BenQ LCD Monitor 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... GL951A / GL951AM G951A G955A GL2250 / GL2250M / GL2250TM GL2250HM G2250 G2250HM G2251M / G2251TM G2255A G2255 GL2450 / GL2450M GL2450HM G2450 G2450HM 16 Getting the most from your monitor and click Next. 6. Click Finish. 7. Restart the computer. This instruction is only suitable for the purchased model, ...
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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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...an Upgrade Device Driver Wizard to automate the task and guide you have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your BenQ monitor See: • How to install on Windows 7 system on page 19. • How to install on Windows Vista systems on ... for Windows Vista and Windows 7 Operating System (OS). The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for 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 page 20. 18 Getting the most from the...
...an Upgrade Device Driver Wizard to automate the task and guide you have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your BenQ monitor See: • How to install on Windows 7 system on page 19. • How to install on Windows Vista systems on ... for Windows Vista and Windows 7 Operating System (OS). The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for 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 page 20. 18 Getting the most from the...
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...Driver\ (where d is complete. Go to your computer after the driver update is the drive letter designator for driver software. 8. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system 1. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for the ...and Sound, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your BenQ monitor 19 Alternatively, right-click the desktop and select Personalize, Display, Devices and Printers, and right-click the name of your monitor from the example above depending upon your CD drive may differ from provided...
...Driver\ (where d is complete. Go to your computer after the driver update is the drive letter designator for driver software. 8. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system 1. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for the ...and Sound, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your BenQ monitor 19 Alternatively, right-click the desktop and select Personalize, Display, Devices and Printers, and right-click the name of your monitor from the example above depending upon your CD drive may differ from provided...
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...Settings. How to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. 20 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to restart your computer after the driver update is the drive letter designator for driver software. 8. Click the... Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. You may be prompted to your computer. 10....
...Settings. How to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. 20 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to restart your computer after the driver update is the drive letter designator for driver software. 8. Click the... Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. You may be prompted to your computer. 10....
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...way to obtain an optimal display from CD-ROM. 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 run auto.exe, a test pattern displays. 2. Please ensure that you notice a vertical noise (...like a curtain effect-shimmering of the monitor when you notice a horizontal noise, press the or keys to select Pixel Clock and press the ENTER key. Use the or keys to select DISPLAY...
...way to obtain an optimal display from CD-ROM. 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 run auto.exe, a test pattern displays. 2. Please ensure that you notice a vertical noise (...like a curtain effect-shimmering of the monitor when you notice a horizontal noise, press the or keys to select Pixel Clock and press the ENTER key. Use the or keys to select DISPLAY...