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...If any person of the cabinet are not sure of the type of power available, consult your monitor from the type of the above mentioned misuse or other risks. Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with a lint-free, non-... dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for your monitor Power Safety • The AC plug isolates this publication and to time in any form or by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. Your monitor should be blocked or covered. Please follow these safety instructions ...
...If any person of the cabinet are not sure of the type of power available, consult your monitor from the type of the above mentioned misuse or other risks. Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with a lint-free, non-... dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for your monitor Power Safety • The AC plug isolates this publication and to time in any form or by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. Your monitor should be blocked or covered. Please follow these safety instructions ...
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Table of Contents Getting started ...4 Getting to know your monitor 6 Front view ...6 Back view ...6 Assembling your monitor hardware 7 How to 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...
Table of Contents Getting started ...4 Getting to know your monitor 6 Front view ...6 Back view ...6 Assembling your monitor hardware 7 How to 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...
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BenQ LCD Monitor Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region) Signal Cable: D-Sub 4 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. 1. Getting started
BenQ LCD Monitor Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region) Signal Cable: D-Sub 4 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. 1. Getting started
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The fitted foam packing is ideal for use in storage for protecting the monitor during transport. Signal Cable: DVI-D (optional accessory for models with DVI 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. Getting started 5
The fitted foam packing is ideal for use in storage for protecting the monitor during transport. Signal Cable: DVI-D (optional accessory for models with DVI 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. Getting started 5
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D-Sub input socket 6 Getting to know your monitor Front view Earphone socket Models without speakers do not have the DVI-D input socket. Back view Audio cable socket Models without speakers do not have the audio cable socket. AC power input jack DVI-D input socket Analog-only models do not have the earphone socket. Getting to know your monitor 2.
D-Sub input socket 6 Getting to know your monitor Front view Earphone socket Models without speakers do not have the DVI-D input socket. Back view Audio cable socket Models without speakers do not have the audio cable socket. AC power input jack DVI-D input socket Analog-only models do not have the earphone socket. Getting to know your monitor 2.
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... desk and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on the power to the monitor until they have properly engaged. Gently attempt to pull them together until instructed to minimize unwanted reflections... damage to check that they click and lock into place. Gently lay the screen face down on a flat even surface. You should position the monitor and angle the screen to do so. 1. Do not plug-in or turn it upright on its stand on a flat clean padded surface. ...
... desk and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on the power to the monitor until they have properly engaged. Gently attempt to pull them together until instructed to minimize unwanted reflections... damage to check that they click and lock into place. Gently lay the screen face down on a flat even surface. You should position the monitor and angle the screen to do so. 1. Do not plug-in or turn it upright on its stand on a flat clean padded surface. ...
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... the end with appropriate video systems. (Not available for direct digital connection between the socket on the side panel of the DVI-D cable to the monitor DVI-D socket and the other plug of the D-Sub cable (at the end without the ferrite filter) to the DVI-D port on the same PC... finger screws to the computer video D-Sub socket. Do not use both cables can be used for analog-only models) Connect one end of the monitor. 8 Assembling your computer. (optional, not available for analog-only models) The DVI-D format is used is if they are connected to two different PCs with...
... the end with appropriate video systems. (Not available for direct digital connection between the socket on the side panel of the DVI-D cable to the monitor DVI-D socket and the other plug of the D-Sub cable (at the end without the ferrite filter) to the DVI-D port on the same PC... finger screws to the computer video D-Sub socket. Do not use both cables can be used for analog-only models) Connect one end of the monitor. 8 Assembling your computer. (optional, not available for analog-only models) The DVI-D format is used is if they are connected to two different PCs with...
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Plug the other end to a power outlet just yet. 5. Picture may differ from your BenQ monitor on the monitor by squeezing the clip inwards as illustrated. Assembling your region. Do not connect the other end of the power cord into the socket labelled '...neatly in Section 4: Getting the most from product supplied for your monitor hardware 9 Turn on page 11 to the monitor. Plug one end of the monitor. Turn on . Route the cables via the cable clip. Connect the power cable to install the monitor software. 4. Position the cables together and reinsert the clip over ...
Plug the other end to a power outlet just yet. 5. Picture may differ from your BenQ monitor on the monitor by squeezing the clip inwards as illustrated. Assembling your region. Do not connect the other end of the power cord into the socket labelled '...neatly in Section 4: Getting the most from product supplied for your monitor hardware 9 Turn on page 11 to the monitor. Plug one end of the monitor. Turn on . Route the cables via the cable clip. Connect the power cable to install the monitor software. 4. Position the cables together and reinsert the clip over ...
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Please be careful to prevent damage to detach the monitor base from the monitor stand arm. 10 Assembling your monitor hardware Prepare the monitor and area. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate ... or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. Turn off the computer before unplugging the monitor signal cable. Press the locking clips to the monitor. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on your warranty. Turn off the monitor and the power before laying the screen face ...
Please be careful to prevent damage to detach the monitor base from the monitor stand arm. 10 Assembling your monitor hardware Prepare the monitor and area. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate ... or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. Turn off the computer before unplugging the monitor signal cable. Press the locking clips to the monitor. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on your warranty. Turn off the monitor and the power before laying the screen face ...
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...installing software on your computer (after connecting the monitor to which already has existing monitor driver software) with a newer monitor. 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 ... (which version of the Administrators group in order to select a monitor model. The circumstances under which you connect and install your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as a member of Microsoft Windows you are using,...
...installing software on your computer (after connecting the monitor to which already has existing monitor driver software) with a newer monitor. 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 ... (which version of the Administrators group in order to select a monitor model. The circumstances under which you connect and install your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as a member of Microsoft Windows you are using,...
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... instruction is only suitable for a computer which the BenQ LCD Monitor is the first ever monitor to be following these instructions. Follow the instructions in Assembling your monitor hardware on the computer. 3. Click Finish. 7. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on page 7. ...Check the option for which has never been used before . 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 an existing computer. 1. When Windows starts, it . Follow the prompts...
... instruction is only suitable for a computer which the BenQ LCD Monitor is the first ever monitor to be following these instructions. Follow the instructions in Assembling your monitor hardware on the computer. 3. Click Finish. 7. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on page 7. ...Check the option for which has never been used before . 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 an existing computer. 1. When Windows starts, it . Follow the prompts...
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...versions of Windows and cannot guarantee its operation on those systems. Installing monitor driver software involves selecting an appropriate information file (.inf) on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for the particular model monitor you through the file selection and installation process. You need only ...the task and guide you have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your Microsoft Windows computer. The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well function perfectly with other versions of Windows, however, as compatible for Windows XP and Windows...
...versions of Windows and cannot guarantee its operation on those systems. Installing monitor driver software involves selecting an appropriate information file (.inf) on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for the particular model monitor you through the file selection and installation process. You need only ...the task and guide you have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your Microsoft Windows computer. The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well function perfectly with other versions of Windows, however, as compatible for Windows XP and Windows...
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...computer. 7. Click Continue in the prompted User Account Control window. 5. Click 'Browse' and navigate to restart Windows Vista, as the BenQ LCD monitor drivers will display. 2. it may differ from the example above depending upon your system - Select Display Settings from the popup menu....for the CD-ROM drive). Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. Click Close. The Generic PnP Monitor Properties window will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your BenQ monitor Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. Click...
...computer. 7. Click Continue in the prompted User Account Control window. 5. Click 'Browse' and navigate to restart Windows Vista, as the BenQ LCD monitor drivers will display. 2. it may differ from the example above depending upon your system - Select Display Settings from the popup menu....for the CD-ROM drive). Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. Click Close. The Generic PnP Monitor Properties window will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your BenQ monitor Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. Click...
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...Control Panel is through the Windows desktop. The menu options displayed will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your monitor model. 9. The Display Properties window will display. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the CD, and click the Next button. Check the option... Driver tab and the Update Driver button. The Hardware Update Wizard will display. 2. This will depend upon which type of your BenQ monitor 15 Click Close, OK, and OK. Getting the most from the popup menu. Right-click the desktop and select Properties from your new...
...Control Panel is through the Windows desktop. The menu options displayed will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your monitor model. 9. The Display Properties window will display. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the CD, and click the Next button. Check the option... Driver tab and the Update Driver button. The Hardware Update Wizard will display. 2. This will depend upon which type of your BenQ monitor 15 Click Close, OK, and OK. Getting the most from the popup menu. Right-click the desktop and select Properties from your new...
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...check for screen color, grayscale and line gradient display. 1. As you notice a horizontal noise, press the t or u keys to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. 16 Picture optimization Use the t or u keys to select DISPLAY and press the ENTER key to the screen. Then press... 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 notice a vertical noise (like a curtain effect-shimmering of the monitor when you use the AUTO key function. Then press the t or u keys adjust the...
...check for screen color, grayscale and line gradient display. 1. As you notice a horizontal noise, press the t or u keys to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. 16 Picture optimization Use the t or u keys to select DISPLAY and press the ENTER key to the screen. Then press... 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 notice a vertical noise (like a curtain effect-shimmering of the monitor when you use the AUTO key function. Then press the t or u keys adjust the...
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... Hot key mode (1): models with DVI inputs, this key is not currently displaying. How to adjust your monitor The control panel (1): models with speakers 1. "MENU" key: Activate OSD main menu and return to adjust your monitor 17 u /Mode key: For Down/Decrease adjustment. OSD = On Screen Display. The key is also the...
... Hot key mode (1): models with DVI inputs, this key is not currently displaying. How to adjust your monitor The control panel (1): models with speakers 1. "MENU" key: Activate OSD main menu and return to adjust your monitor 17 u /Mode key: For Down/Decrease adjustment. OSD = On Screen Display. The key is also the...
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... hot-keys will display a graduated scale for Mode. 6. The control panel (2): non-speaker models 1. "MENU" key: Activate OSD main menu and return to adjust your monitor u /Mode key: For Down/Decrease adjustment. Hot-key displays will only operate while the OSD menu is the hot key for adjusting the value of...
... hot-keys will display a graduated scale for Mode. 6. The control panel (2): non-speaker models 1. "MENU" key: Activate OSD main menu and return to adjust your monitor u /Mode key: For Down/Decrease adjustment. Hot-key displays will only operate while the OSD menu is the hot key for adjusting the value of...
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On Screen Display (OSD) menu structure DISPLAY Auto Adjustment H. Position V. Position Pixel Clock Phase PICTURE Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Normal Bluish Reddish User Mode Reset Color PICTURE ADVANCED Picture Mode Senseye Demo Display Mode Standard Movie Dynamics Photo sRGB ON OFF Full Aspect Display Mode is only available for wide-screen models. AUDIO Volume Mute ON OFF Audio menu is only available for models with speakers. Red Green Blue YES NO How to adjust your monitor 19
On Screen Display (OSD) menu structure DISPLAY Auto Adjustment H. Position V. Position Pixel Clock Phase PICTURE Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Normal Bluish Reddish User Mode Reset Color PICTURE ADVANCED Picture Mode Senseye Demo Display Mode Standard Movie Dynamics Photo sRGB ON OFF Full Aspect Display Mode is only available for wide-screen models. AUDIO Volume Mute ON OFF Audio menu is only available for models with speakers. Red Green Blue YES NO How to adjust your monitor 19
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SYSTEM Input OSD Settings DDC/CI Information Reset All D-sub DVI Language H. English French German Italian Spanish Polish/Japanese Czech/Traditional Chinese Hungarian/Simplified Chinese Serbo-croatian Romanian Dutch Russian Swedish Portuguese 5 Sec. 10 Sec. 15 Sec. 20 Sec. 25 Sec. 30 Sec. ON OFF 20 How to adjust your monitor Position V. Position Display Time OSD Lock ON OFF YES NO Input is only available for models with DVI inputs.
SYSTEM Input OSD Settings DDC/CI Information Reset All D-sub DVI Language H. English French German Italian Spanish Polish/Japanese Czech/Traditional Chinese Hungarian/Simplified Chinese Serbo-croatian Romanian Dutch Russian Swedish Portuguese 5 Sec. 10 Sec. 15 Sec. 20 Sec. 25 Sec. 30 Sec. ON OFF 20 How to adjust your monitor Position V. Position Display Time OSD Lock ON OFF YES NO Input is only available for models with DVI inputs.
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... hot key (not available for the main window, including Standard, Movie, Dynamics, Photo, and sRGB. Hot key mode (1): models with speakers The monitor keys perform as hotkeys to provide direct access to particular functions whenever the menu isn't currently displaying on page 28. Mode hot key Press the...the 5 modes for analog-only models) Press the ENTER key to toggle between different PC video signal inputs that may be connected to adjust your monitor. The setting will take effect immediately. Volume hot key Press the t key to exit. Further press the t key to increase or the u...
... hot key (not available for the main window, including Standard, Movie, Dynamics, Photo, and sRGB. Hot key mode (1): models with speakers The monitor keys perform as hotkeys to provide direct access to particular functions whenever the menu isn't currently displaying on page 28. Mode hot key Press the...the 5 modes for analog-only models) Press the ENTER key to toggle between different PC video signal inputs that may be connected to adjust your monitor. The setting will take effect immediately. Volume hot key Press the t key to exit. Further press the t key to increase or the u...