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... AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for servicing. 2 Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for your dealer or local power company. Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for any person of such revision or changes...
... AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for servicing. 2 Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for your dealer or local power company. Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for any person of such revision or changes...
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... 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 (1): models with speakers 17 The control panel (2): non-speaker models 18 On Screen Display (OSD) menu structure 19 Hot key mode (1): models with speakers 21 Hot key mode (2): non-speaker models 22 Main menu mode ...23 Troubleshooting ...34 Frequently asked questions (FAQ 34 Need more help? ...35 Table of Contents...
... 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 (1): models with speakers 17 The control panel (2): non-speaker models 18 On Screen Display (OSD) menu structure 19 Hot key mode (1): models with speakers 21 Hot key mode (2): non-speaker models 22 Main menu mode ...23 Troubleshooting ...34 Frequently asked questions (FAQ 34 Need more help? ...35 Table of Contents...
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... not plug-in or turn-on a flat even surface. Please be careful to prevent damage to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources. Orient and align the stand base socket with the end of the monitor. Carefully lift the monitor, turn it upright on its stand on the power to the monitor until they have properly engaged. You should position the monitor and angle the screen...
... not plug-in or turn-on a flat even surface. Please be careful to prevent damage to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources. Orient and align the stand base socket with the end of the monitor. Carefully lift the monitor, turn it upright on its stand on the power to the monitor until they have properly engaged. You should position the monitor and angle the screen...
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Connect the power cable to install the monitor software. Plug one end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the front of the monitor. Picture may differ from your BenQ monitor on the computer too, and follow the instructions in place behind the monitor stand. 6. Position the cables together and reinsert the clip over them to retain the cables neatly in Section 4: Getting the most from product supplied for your...
Connect the power cable to install the monitor software. Plug one end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the front of the monitor. Picture may differ from your BenQ monitor on the computer too, and follow the instructions in place behind the monitor stand. 6. Position the cables together and reinsert the clip over them to retain the cables neatly in Section 4: Getting the most from product supplied for your...
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... next time you turn on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM. Getting the most benefit from your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, you need to install the monitor driver software. The circumstances under which process 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 from installing software on as...
... next time you turn on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM. Getting the most benefit from your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, you need to install the monitor driver software. The circumstances under which process 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 from installing software on as...
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... instructions. When Windows starts, it displays the option to an existing computer that the wizard has selected the correct name of your monitor and click Next. 6. Follow the prompts until it will automatically detect the new monitor and launch the Found New Hardware Wizard. Check the option for How to it (and has monitor driver software installed), you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor...
... instructions. When Windows starts, it displays the option to an existing computer that the wizard has selected the correct name of your monitor and click Next. 6. Follow the prompts until it will automatically detect the new monitor and launch the Found New Hardware Wizard. Check the option for How to it (and has monitor driver software installed), you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor...
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... versions of Windows, however, as compatible for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on your BenQ monitor 13 Windows has an Upgrade Device Driver Wizard to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for Windows XP and Windows Vista Operating System (OS). Getting the most from the CD. The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for the particular model monitor you through the file selection and installation process. You need only...
... versions of Windows, however, as compatible for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on your BenQ monitor 13 Windows has an Upgrade Device Driver Wizard to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for Windows XP and Windows Vista Operating System (OS). Getting the most from the CD. The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for the particular model monitor you through the file selection and installation process. You need only...
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... and sounds window. The Generic PnP Monitor Properties window will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your BenQ monitor Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. it may differ from the example above depending upon your monitor from your computer. 10. This will display. 3. Click Close. Click the Advanced Settings button. Click Continue in the prompted User Account Control window...
... and sounds window. The Generic PnP Monitor Properties window will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your BenQ monitor Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. it may differ from the example above depending upon your monitor from your computer. 10. This will display. 3. Click Close. Click the Advanced Settings button. Click Continue in the prompted User Account Control window...
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... which type of your new monitor, the proper drivers are already installed, and you need to your system. • Under the Classic view, click Start | Control Panel | Display. • Under the Category view, click Start | Control Panel | Appearance and Themes | Change the screen resolution. Click the Settings tab and the Advanced button. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. Check the option 'Search for drives and the BenQ LCD Monitor CD inserted in these instructions. 5.
... which type of your new monitor, the proper drivers are already installed, and you need to your system. • Under the Classic view, click Start | Control Panel | Display. • Under the Category view, click Start | Control Panel | Appearance and Themes | Change the screen resolution. Click the Settings tab and the Advanced button. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. Check the option 'Search for drives and the BenQ LCD Monitor CD inserted in these instructions. 5.
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... the ENTER key to access the monitor On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 4. Then press the t or u keys adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. 6. 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 obtain an optimal display from CD-ROM. Picture optimization The easiest way to your operating...
... the ENTER key to access the monitor On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 4. Then press the t or u keys adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. 6. 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 obtain an optimal display from CD-ROM. Picture optimization The easiest way to your operating...
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... OSD menu is not currently displaying. Hot-key displays will display a graduated scale for Mode. 6. See Hot key mode (1): models with speakers on or off. 2. The key is also the hot key for Volume. 5. "ENTER" key: Enter sub menus and select items. For models with speakers 1. How to the previous menu or exit OSD. 4. "AUTO": Adjust vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 3. How to adjust your monitor 17 OSD = On Screen Display. "Power": Turn the power...
... OSD menu is not currently displaying. Hot-key displays will display a graduated scale for Mode. 6. See Hot key mode (1): models with speakers on or off. 2. The key is also the hot key for Volume. 5. "ENTER" key: Enter sub menus and select items. For models with speakers 1. How to the previous menu or exit OSD. 4. "AUTO": Adjust vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 3. How to adjust your monitor 17 OSD = On Screen Display. "Power": Turn the power...
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... and select items. For models with DVI inputs, this key is the hot key for Brightness and Contrast. 5. t /Contrast/Brightness key: For Up/Increase adjustment. The key is not currently displaying. OSD = On Screen Display. "AUTO": Adjust vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 3. Hot-key displays will only operate while the OSD menu is the hot key for Mode. 6. "MENU" key: Activate OSD main menu and return to adjust your monitor The hot-keys will...
... and select items. For models with DVI inputs, this key is the hot key for Brightness and Contrast. 5. t /Contrast/Brightness key: For Up/Increase adjustment. The key is not currently displaying. OSD = On Screen Display. "AUTO": Adjust vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 3. Hot-key displays will only operate while the OSD menu is the hot key for Mode. 6. "MENU" key: Activate OSD main menu and return to adjust your monitor The hot-keys will...
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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 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.
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... to adjust your monitor. Mode hot key Press the u key continually to switch between the 5 modes for analog-only models) Press the ENTER key to toggle between different PC video signal inputs that may be connected to particular functions whenever the menu isn't currently displaying on-screen. See also Picture Mode on page 31. Volume hot key Press the t key to exit. Hot key mode (1): models with speakers The monitor keys...
... to adjust your monitor. Mode hot key Press the u key continually to switch between the 5 modes for analog-only models) Press the ENTER key to toggle between different PC video signal inputs that may be connected to particular functions whenever the menu isn't currently displaying on-screen. See also Picture Mode on page 31. Volume hot key Press the t key to exit. Hot key mode (1): models with speakers The monitor keys...
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... displaying on-screen. Mode hot key Press the u key continually to your monitor Input hot key (not available for analog-only models) Press the ENTER key to toggle between different PC video signal inputs that may be connected to switch between the 5 modes for the main window, including Standard, Movie, Dynamics, Photo, and sRGB. See also Picture Mode on page 31. 22 How to select Brightness or Contrast...
... displaying on-screen. Mode hot key Press the u key continually to your monitor Input hot key (not available for analog-only models) Press the ENTER key to toggle between different PC video signal inputs that may be connected to switch between the 5 modes for the main window, including Standard, Movie, Dynamics, Photo, and sRGB. See also Picture Mode on page 31. 22 How to select Brightness or Contrast...
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... monitor 23 The OSD menu languages may differ from the product supplied to your region, see "Language on page 32" under "OSD Settings" for more information on each menu, please refer to the following main OSD menu. 1 2 3 4 5 1. Picture 3. For more details. Picture Advanced 4. Audio (Non-speaker models do not have this menu) 5. Press the MENU key to enter the Menu item settings. Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings...
... monitor 23 The OSD menu languages may differ from the product supplied to your region, see "Language on page 32" under "OSD Settings" for more information on each menu, please refer to the following main OSD menu. 1 2 3 4 5 1. Picture 3. For more details. Picture Advanced 4. Audio (Non-speaker models do not have this menu) 5. Press the MENU key to enter the Menu item settings. Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings...
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.... 4. 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. 24 How to make adjustment. Item Auto Adjustment Function Optimizes and adjusts the screen settings automatically for this option and make adjustments or selections. 5. To return to display the main menu. 2. Press the t or u keys to adjust your monitor Display menu 1. Press the MENU key to the previous menu, press the MENU button.
.... 4. 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. 24 How to make adjustment. Item Auto Adjustment Function Optimizes and adjusts the screen settings automatically for this option and make adjustments or selections. 5. To return to display the main menu. 2. Press the t or u keys to adjust your monitor Display menu 1. Press the MENU key to the previous menu, press the MENU button.
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... the 'OSD Lock' option and make changes. Resets all the monitor settings from the 'OSD Settings' menu, and all OSD controls will be set through select this option. DDC/CI capability allows monitor controls to be accessible. To unlock the OSD controls when the OSD is activated, the OSD controls and hotkey operations will be sent via the software for Display Data Channel/Command Interface, which was developed by Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). Alternatively...
... the 'OSD Lock' option and make changes. Resets all the monitor settings from the 'OSD Settings' menu, and all OSD controls will be set through select this option. DDC/CI capability allows monitor controls to be accessible. To unlock the OSD controls when the OSD is activated, the OSD controls and hotkey operations will be sent via the software for Display Data Channel/Command Interface, which was developed by Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). Alternatively...
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... more pixels are permanently white, one or more pixels are pixels that this means one of Range" on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution". If the image is bent or broken off . • These are permanently red, green, blue or another color. • Clean the LCD screen. • Cycle power on-off , please contact your computer and monitor go into a low power "sleep" mode when not actively in the signal input. 7. Now check the signal cable connectors. Remove...
... more pixels are permanently white, one or more pixels are pixels that this means one of Range" on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution". If the image is bent or broken off . • These are permanently red, green, blue or another color. • Clean the LCD screen. • Cycle power on-off , please contact your computer and monitor go into a low power "sleep" mode when not actively in the signal input. 7. Now check the signal cable connectors. Remove...
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... "OSD Lock" submenu from different input sources may use the "Display Mode" function to get necessary support. Is the prompt on these instructions. The image is preset to be accessible. The OSD controls are running at : Support@BenQ.com Troubleshooting 35 If any button on the computer keyboard or move the mouse. If that does not help ? Check the power supply mains socket, the external power supply and the mains switch. Need more help , check the signal cable connectors...
... "OSD Lock" submenu from different input sources may use the "Display Mode" function to get necessary support. Is the prompt on these instructions. The image is preset to be accessible. The OSD controls are running at : Support@BenQ.com Troubleshooting 35 If any button on the computer keyboard or move the mouse. If that does not help ? Check the power supply mains socket, the external power supply and the mains switch. Need more help , check the signal cable connectors...