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LCD Monitor User Manual GW2250 / GW2250M / GW2250HM GW2450 / GW2450M / GW2450HM GW2750HM
LCD Monitor User Manual GW2250 / GW2250M / GW2250HM GW2450 / GW2450M / GW2450HM GW2750HM
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... into any language or computer language, in the contents hereof without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation. Your monitor should be operated from time to time in any form or by BenQ Corporation. Always unplug your monitor. Servicing Do not attempt to service this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning. Copyright Copyright...
... into any language or computer language, in the contents hereof without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation. Your monitor should be operated from time to time in any form or by BenQ Corporation. Always unplug your monitor. Servicing Do not attempt to service this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning. Copyright Copyright...
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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 17 How to install on Windows 7 system 18 How to install on Windows Vista systems 19 Picture optimization ...20 How to adjust your monitor 21 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 17 How to install on Windows 7 system 18 How to install on Windows Vista systems 19 Picture optimization ...20 How to adjust your monitor 21 The control...
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Getting started 5 BenQ LCD Monitor Monitor Stand Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.) Video Cable: D-Sub 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 Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.) Video Cable: D-Sub 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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The fitted foam packing is ideal for use 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 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 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. Always keep the product and accessories out of reach of small children. 6 Getting started 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 storage for protecting the monitor during transport.
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Power button 2 Back view 3 3 3. Getting to know your monitor 7 Kensington lock slot 4 5 • Above diagram may differ from product supplied for models with speakers) 4. Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. Input and output ports (vary by model, see Input and output ports on the model. • Picture may vary depending on page 8) 5. Speakers (for your region. Control buttons 1 2.
Power button 2 Back view 3 3 3. Getting to know your monitor 7 Kensington lock slot 4 5 • Above diagram may differ from product supplied for models with speakers) 4. Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. Input and output ports (vary by model, see Input and output ports on the model. • Picture may vary depending on page 8) 5. Speakers (for your region. Control buttons 1 2.
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Input and output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending on your monitor Headphone jack 4. AC power input jack 2. DVI-D socket 1 23 56 Models with HDMI inputs 1. Models with dual inputs 6. HDMI socket 5. D-Sub socket 1 56 8 Getting to know your purchased model. Audio Line In 1 23 4 5 6 Models with dual inputs and speakers 3.
Input and output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending on your monitor Headphone jack 4. AC power input jack 2. DVI-D socket 1 23 56 Models with HDMI inputs 1. Models with dual inputs 6. HDMI socket 5. D-Sub socket 1 56 8 Getting to know your purchased model. Audio Line In 1 23 4 5 6 Models with dual inputs and speakers 3.
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Please be careful to prevent damage to assemble your monitor hardware 9 How to the monitor. How to assemble your monitor hardware • If the computer is turned on you must turn -on the power to the monitor until instructed to do so. • The following illustrations are for padding. Available input ... screen by clearing a flat open area on your warranty. Orient and align the stand arm with the monitor, then push them back apart to the monitor base as illustrated until they have properly engaged. Gently lay the screen face down on your desk will crack the glass or ...
Please be careful to prevent damage to assemble your monitor hardware 9 How to the monitor. How to assemble your monitor hardware • If the computer is turned on you must turn -on the power to the monitor until instructed to do so. • The following illustrations are for padding. Available input ... screen by clearing a flat open area on your warranty. Orient and align the stand arm with the monitor, then push them back apart to the monitor base as illustrated until they have properly engaged. Gently lay the screen face down on your desk will crack the glass or ...
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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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...on the same PC. To Connect the DVI-D Cable Connect the plug of the D-Sub cable (at the end without the ferrite filter) to the monitor video socket. Better quality: HDMI / DVI-D - Tighten all finger screws to the computer video socket. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable... appropriate video systems. To Connect the D-Sub Cable Connect the plug of the DVI-D cable (at the end without the ferrite filter) to the monitor video socket. 2. Connect the other end of each video cable into consideration before making the connection. - Tighten all finger screws to take the picture...
...on the same PC. To Connect the DVI-D Cable Connect the plug of the D-Sub cable (at the end without the ferrite filter) to the monitor video socket. Better quality: HDMI / DVI-D - Tighten all finger screws to the computer video socket. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable... appropriate video systems. To Connect the D-Sub Cable Connect the plug of the DVI-D cable (at the end without the ferrite filter) to the monitor video socket. 2. Connect the other end of each video cable into consideration before making the connection. - Tighten all finger screws to take the picture...
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... rear of the product, we recommend that you use your computer's power management function. 12 How to assemble your monitor hardware Turn on the monitor by model. To extend the service life of the monitor. Plug one end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the power. Do not connect... your region. Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Getting the most from product supplied for details. 4. You may differ from your BenQ monitor on page 15 to install the monitor software. Connect-to and turn it on.
... rear of the product, we recommend that you use your computer's power management function. 12 How to assemble your monitor hardware Turn on the monitor by model. To extend the service life of the monitor. Plug one end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the power. Do not connect... your region. Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Getting the most from product supplied for details. 4. You may differ from your BenQ monitor on page 15 to install the monitor software. Connect-to and turn it on.
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While pushing the locking clips upward, detach the stand base from the monitor. Turn off the monitor and the power before unplugging the power cable. How to the monitor. Prepare the monitor and area. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat 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. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on a flat clean padded surface. Turn off the computer before laying the screen face down on your desk will...
While pushing the locking clips upward, detach the stand base from the monitor. Turn off the monitor and the power before unplugging the power cable. How to the monitor. Prepare the monitor and area. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat 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. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on a flat clean padded surface. Turn off the computer before laying the screen face down on your desk will...
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...8226; Install your monitor and monitor mounting kit on a wall with 100mm pattern, allowing the installation of the monitor. • Turn off the monitor and the power before disconnecting the cables from the LCD monitor. 1. Detach the monitor base as instructed in the future, please keep the monitor base, monitor stand, and screws... weight of a wall mount bracket. Before starting to detach the base on the stand in How to install a monitor wall mounting kit, please read the precautions carefully. Follow the instruction manuals of the wall mount bracket you intend to assemble your...
...8226; Install your monitor and monitor mounting kit on a wall with 100mm pattern, allowing the installation of the monitor. • Turn off the monitor and the power before disconnecting the cables from the LCD monitor. 1. Detach the monitor base as instructed in the future, please keep the monitor base, monitor stand, and screws... weight of a wall mount bracket. Before starting to detach the base on the stand in How to install a monitor wall mounting kit, please read the precautions carefully. Follow the instruction manuals of the wall mount bracket you intend to assemble your...
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...: • How to install the monitor on a new computer on page 16. • How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer on your computer (after connecting the monitor to select a monitor model. Getting the most benefit from your new BenQ LCD monitor, you turn on page 17. ... computer, you to your computer is connected to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software. At that point, click the Have Disk button, insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM and select the appropriate monitor model. Furthermore, if your computer), Windows will automatically recognize the new...
...: • How to install the monitor on a new computer on page 16. • How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer on your computer (after connecting the monitor to select a monitor model. Getting the most benefit from your new BenQ LCD monitor, you turn on page 17. ... computer, you to your computer is connected to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software. At that point, click the Have Disk button, insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM and select the appropriate monitor model. Furthermore, if your computer), Windows will automatically recognize the new...
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... GW2450H GW2750H Suitable models GW2250 / GW2250M GW2250HM GW2450 / GW2450M GW2450HM GW2750HM 16 Getting the most from your monitor hardware on the computer. 3. Check Search for a suitable driver for the purchased model, refer to the following table. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a ...used before . Look 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 the BenQ LCD Monitor is the first ever monitor to be following these instructions. If you should instead be...
... GW2450H GW2750H Suitable models GW2250 / GW2250M GW2250HM GW2450 / GW2450M GW2450HM GW2750HM 16 Getting the most from your monitor hardware on the computer. 3. Check Search for a suitable driver for the purchased model, refer to the following table. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a ...used before . Look 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 the BenQ LCD Monitor is the first ever monitor to be following these instructions. If you should instead be...
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...to automate the task and guide you have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from the CD. The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your BenQ monitor 17 Getting the most from your model may well function perfectly with other versions of Windows, however, as compatible for the ...particular model monitor you through the file selection and installation process. It is currently tested as at the time of writing, BenQ has done no testing of this driver on other versions of Windows and ...
...to automate the task and guide you have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from the CD. The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your BenQ monitor 17 Getting the most from your model may well function perfectly with other versions of Windows, however, as compatible for the ...particular model monitor you through the file selection and installation process. It is currently tested as at the time of writing, BenQ has done no testing of this driver on other versions of Windows and ...
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... and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu. 2. Go to your computer. 10. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for the CD-ROM drive). Click Close. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system... 1. it may differ from the example above depending upon your monitor from provided driver list, and click Next. You may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc...
... and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu. 2. Go to your computer. 10. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for the CD-ROM drive). Click Close. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system... 1. it may differ from the example above depending upon your monitor from provided driver list, and click Next. You may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc...
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... and select Personalize from your BenQ monitor 19 Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. This will display. 3. The Generic PnP Monitor Properties window will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your computer after...10. Getting the most from the popup menu. Click Close. 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. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer...
... and select Personalize from your BenQ monitor 19 Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. This will display. 3. The Generic PnP Monitor Properties window will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your computer after...10. Getting the most from the popup menu. Click Close. 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. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer...
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...(DVI or HDMI) cable to your operating system. 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 can use to select Pixel Clock and press the ENTER key. When you notice a vertical noise (like...an optimal display from CD-ROM. As you use any other image, such as the desktop of your monitor, the AUTO key and the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled, because the monitor will automatically display the best image. Please ensure that you notice a horizontal noise, press the or ...
...(DVI or HDMI) cable to your operating system. 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 can use to select Pixel Clock and press the ENTER key. When you notice a vertical noise (like...an optimal display from CD-ROM. As you use any other image, such as the desktop of your monitor, the AUTO key and the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled, because the monitor will automatically display the best image. Please ensure that you notice a horizontal noise, press the or ...
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... while the OSD menu is the hot key for Display Mode. /Volume key (for models with speakers): For Up/Increase adjustment. How to adjust your monitor The control panel For models without speakers): For Up/Increase adjustment. MENU key: Activates OSD main menu and return to the previous menu or exit... clock automatically. 2. ENTER key: Enters sub menus and select items. For models with speakers 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Power: Turns the power on page 22. How to adjust your monitor 21
... while the OSD menu is the hot key for Display Mode. /Volume key (for models with speakers): For Up/Increase adjustment. How to adjust your monitor The control panel For models without speakers): For Up/Increase adjustment. MENU key: Activates OSD main menu and return to the previous menu or exit... clock automatically. 2. ENTER key: Enters sub menus and select items. For models with speakers 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Power: Turns the power on page 22. How to adjust your monitor 21