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... are not sure of the type of BENQ Corporation. Do not attempt to service this publication and to make changes from the AC supply. 2. All rights reserved. No part of any kind into any cleaning solution or glass cleaner. 3. Safety Instructions 1. Unplug this equipment from time to notify any particular purpose. Copyright BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 2002. Never push objects of any...
... are not sure of the type of BENQ Corporation. Do not attempt to service this publication and to make changes from the AC supply. 2. All rights reserved. No part of any kind into any cleaning solution or glass cleaner. 3. Safety Instructions 1. Unplug this equipment from time to notify any particular purpose. Copyright BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 2002. Never push objects of any...
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...Color Monitor User's Guide Unpacking ...3 Views of the Monitor 4 Front View ...4 Back View (1) ...4 Back View (2): Locations of plugs & sockets 5 Installation ...6 Hardware Installation ...6 Software Installation ...7 Adjusting the Monitor 33 A Look at the Control Panel ...33 Hot Key Mode ...33 Main Menu Mode ...34 Troubleshooting 39 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ...39 Need More Help? ...40 Supported operating modes 41 Specifications ...42 Appendix: An Introduction to LCD Technology 43 Principles of LCD Technology ...43 The TFT panel ...43 Important LCD parameters ...44 Display errors...
...Color Monitor User's Guide Unpacking ...3 Views of the Monitor 4 Front View ...4 Back View (1) ...4 Back View (2): Locations of plugs & sockets 5 Installation ...6 Hardware Installation ...6 Software Installation ...7 Adjusting the Monitor 33 A Look at the Control Panel ...33 Hot Key Mode ...33 Main Menu Mode ...34 Troubleshooting 39 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ...39 Need More Help? ...40 Supported operating modes 41 Specifications ...42 Appendix: An Introduction to LCD Technology 43 Principles of LCD Technology ...43 The TFT panel ...43 Important LCD parameters ...44 Display errors...
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... Signal cable Audio cable English 6 If you need to LCD monitor. Connect the audio cable to install your local power is not blocked or covered, so you can disconnect the unit from 100 to 240 Volt at the back of BenQ LCD monitor. 3 . Please follow the steps to your electricity supplier. Connect the audio cable to the Audio Input of the monitor to 60 Hz. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Installation Hardware Installation A. Make sure that the socket is within the supported range...
... Signal cable Audio cable English 6 If you need to LCD monitor. Connect the audio cable to install your local power is not blocked or covered, so you can disconnect the unit from 100 to 240 Volt at the back of BenQ LCD monitor. 3 . Please follow the steps to your electricity supplier. Connect the audio cable to the Audio Input of the monitor to 60 Hz. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Installation Hardware Installation A. Make sure that the socket is within the supported range...
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... the correct monitor driver. Click "Start" then "Settings" 3. Double click the "Display" icon in the Control Panel. Microsoft® Windows® 95 / 98 / 2000 BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide If you start Windows with a new monitor, the system will detect it and automatically install the driver for plug and play displays. Insert "BenQ LCD Monitor" CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Driver. 2. Windows 95 The first time you are using Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows 2000 as follows: 1. Software Installation A. English 7
... the correct monitor driver. Click "Start" then "Settings" 3. Double click the "Display" icon in the Control Panel. Microsoft® Windows® 95 / 98 / 2000 BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide If you start Windows with a new monitor, the system will detect it and automatically install the driver for plug and play displays. Insert "BenQ LCD Monitor" CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Driver. 2. Windows 95 The first time you are using Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows 2000 as follows: 1. Software Installation A. English 7
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BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 4. Click the "Change" button in the bottom right corner. 5. English 8 Select the "Monitor" tab. Click the "Advanced Properties" button in the top right corner. From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab.
BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 4. Click the "Change" button in the bottom right corner. 5. English 8 Select the "Monitor" tab. Click the "Advanced Properties" button in the top right corner. From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab.
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From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. Click the "Advanced..." English 11 BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Windows 98 To manually install or update the driver, perform the following steps: 1. 1. button in the bottom right corner. Open the control panel and double-click "Display" icon. 2.
From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. Click the "Advanced..." English 11 BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Windows 98 To manually install or update the driver, perform the following steps: 1. 1. button in the bottom right corner. Open the control panel and double-click "Display" icon. 2.
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In the Display Properties window, click the "Settings" tab and click "Advanced...". 3. Choose "Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)" and then click "Next". Click the "Monitor" tab and then click "Change". 4. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Windows ME To manually install or update the driver, perform the following steps: 1. 1. Click "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel" and then double-click "Display." 2. "Update Device Driver Wizard" dialogue box appears. English 23
In the Display Properties window, click the "Settings" tab and click "Advanced...". 3. Choose "Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)" and then click "Next". Click the "Monitor" tab and then click "Change". 4. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Windows ME To manually install or update the driver, perform the following steps: 1. 1. Click "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel" and then double-click "Display." 2. "Update Device Driver Wizard" dialogue box appears. English 23
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Insert "BenQ LCD Monitor's CD" into your CD-ROM driver if it is not drive D). Click "Have Disk" and then click "Browse...". 9. English 25 Click "OK". BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 7. Enter "Drivers" folder to match your CD-ROM and type d:\ (change the driver letter to select the model from the list left. Choose "Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want.". 8.
Insert "BenQ LCD Monitor's CD" into your CD-ROM driver if it is not drive D). Click "Have Disk" and then click "Browse...". 9. English 25 Click "OK". BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 7. Enter "Drivers" folder to match your CD-ROM and type d:\ (change the driver letter to select the model from the list left. Choose "Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want.". 8.
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BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 10. English 26 The dialogue box "Update Device Driver Wizard" appears. Click "OK" on the "Install From Disk" window. Choose the model from the list, then click "Next".
BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 10. English 26 The dialogue box "Update Device Driver Wizard" appears. Click "OK" on the "Install From Disk" window. Choose the model from the list, then click "Next".
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... all the advantages of 1024x768. Select a resolution of an LC display, it always provides a fixed resolution. From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. Choosing the best resolution BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Due to the native resolution. Then click "Apply." Flaws do occur with the interpolated resolution compared to the technology of 1024x768. You can change the resolution as follows: 1. Using Windows 95/ 98/ 2000 you must use the native resolution. B. English 28
... all the advantages of 1024x768. Select a resolution of an LC display, it always provides a fixed resolution. From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. Choosing the best resolution BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Due to the native resolution. Then click "Apply." Flaws do occur with the interpolated resolution compared to the technology of 1024x768. You can change the resolution as follows: 1. Using Windows 95/ 98/ 2000 you must use the native resolution. B. English 28
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... BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide There is that you make sure that you can change the refresh rate as follows: 1. More important is no need to flicker. This means, the best results are 60, 70 and 75 Hertz, not 72 Hz; however, in this user's guide. Click the "Advanced..." It is a multi-frequency monitor. You will get an absolutely flickerfree image. For the native resolution of the factory modes. button in the Control Panel...
... BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide There is that you make sure that you can change the refresh rate as follows: 1. More important is no need to flicker. This means, the best results are 60, 70 and 75 Hertz, not 72 Hz; however, in this user's guide. Click the "Advanced..." It is a multi-frequency monitor. You will get an absolutely flickerfree image. For the native resolution of the factory modes. button in the Control Panel...
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... generating a supported mode, ask the manufacturer of the supported modes. You must use any other image, such as the desktop of the factory modes. If you are still not satisfied with the result, repeat the proce- D. Picture Optimization BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide The easiest way to obtain an optimal picture is in a factorymode. 1. Now press the ikey. You also can access the OSD menu by using the supplied adjustment software (auto.exe) and...
... generating a supported mode, ask the manufacturer of the supported modes. You must use any other image, such as the desktop of the factory modes. If you are still not satisfied with the result, repeat the proce- D. Picture Optimization BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide The easiest way to obtain an optimal picture is in a factorymode. 1. Now press the ikey. You also can access the OSD menu by using the supplied adjustment software (auto.exe) and...
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... be auto-saved. Brightness: adjusts the brightness of the display. Press the "Exit" to enter the Voulme hot-key mode. 2. Main Menu Mode Control Functions Available in Main Menu BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 1. There are two items for luminance adjustments. Luminance Press "" key to select this item and press "Enter" to make adjustment. Press "" key to enter sub-menu. The scale can be adjusted from maximum (100) to minimum (0). 3. English 34 Volume...
... be auto-saved. Brightness: adjusts the brightness of the display. Press the "Exit" to enter the Voulme hot-key mode. 2. Main Menu Mode Control Functions Available in Main Menu BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 1. There are two items for luminance adjustments. Luminance Press "" key to select this item and press "Enter" to make adjustment. Press "" key to enter sub-menu. The scale can be adjusted from maximum (100) to minimum (0). 3. English 34 Volume...
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Phase: adjusts the phase of the display. V. (Vertical) Position: adjusts the vertical position of pixel clock. Pixel Clock: adjusts the frequency of the display. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 2. There are four items for geometry adjustments. English 35 Geometry Press "" key to select this item and press "Enter" to enter sub-menu. H. (Horizontal) Position: adjusts the horizontal position of the pixel.
Phase: adjusts the phase of the display. V. (Vertical) Position: adjusts the vertical position of pixel clock. Pixel Clock: adjusts the frequency of the display. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 2. There are four items for geometry adjustments. English 35 Geometry Press "" key to select this item and press "Enter" to enter sub-menu. H. (Horizontal) Position: adjusts the horizontal position of the pixel.
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... pixels are permanently red, green, blue or another color. Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ✓ The image is blurred: BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide ☞ Read the chapter, "Installation/Adjustment" and select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these losses by using the Fly-wheel move to the "color settings" menu. Remove the extension cable for blurring to occur due to access the On Screen Display. Is the image now in the chapter, "Installation/Adjustment." If not, optimize...
... pixels are permanently red, green, blue or another color. Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ✓ The image is blurred: BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide ☞ Read the chapter, "Installation/Adjustment" and select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these losses by using the Fly-wheel move to the "color settings" menu. Remove the extension cable for blurring to occur due to access the On Screen Display. Is the image now in the chapter, "Installation/Adjustment." If not, optimize...
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... Help, Repairs & Service. ☞ Is the prompt on the computer keyboard or move the mouse. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide If the LED is active. Check the power supply mains socket, the external power supply and the mains switch. ✓ The image is distorted, flashes or flickers: ☞ Read the chapter, "Installation/Adjustment" and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions. ✓ The image is displaced in orange, then the power management mode...
... Help, Repairs & Service. ☞ Is the prompt on the computer keyboard or move the mouse. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide If the LED is active. Check the power supply mains socket, the external power supply and the mains switch. ✓ The image is distorted, flashes or flickers: ☞ Read the chapter, "Installation/Adjustment" and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions. ✓ The image is displaced in orange, then the power management mode...
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... setting or by manually changing the phase setting and the pixel frequency from VGA cards which are compatible with the usual standard. hTo extend the service life of signal frequency differences from the "Geometry" menu. English 41 hIf you use your screen. This is recommended to choose a mode listed in the table. Supported operating modes BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Resolution 640x350 720x400 640x480 640x480 640x480 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 Incoming display mode (Input timing) Horizontal...
... setting or by manually changing the phase setting and the pixel frequency from VGA cards which are compatible with the usual standard. hTo extend the service life of signal frequency differences from the "Geometry" menu. English 41 hIf you use your screen. This is recommended to choose a mode listed in the table. Supported operating modes BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Resolution 640x350 720x400 640x480 640x480 640x480 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 Incoming display mode (Input timing) Horizontal...
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... this is blocked. The super TFT panel The super TFT panel works according to the molecules of each case controlled by applying an electric voltage. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Appendix: An Introduction to LCD Technology Principles of LCD Technology The functionality of LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screens is lifted up . LIQUID CRYSTALS POLARISE INCIDENT LIGHT An LC display consists of the light and thereby have to be operated...
... this is blocked. The super TFT panel The super TFT panel works according to the molecules of each case controlled by applying an electric voltage. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Appendix: An Introduction to LCD Technology Principles of LCD Technology The functionality of LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screens is lifted up . LIQUID CRYSTALS POLARISE INCIDENT LIGHT An LC display consists of the light and thereby have to be operated...
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... an analog signal. Each pixel consists of its horizontal and vertical frequency, even in the user's guide). This doesn't work together with this distorts the original image. Limitation to accept the same error rate as opposed to Multiscan LC displays require a digital control and because currently there is only guaranteed to display 1.28 dots of compatibility there is converted in the graphics card into digital signals. An LCD monitor, in contrast, is a multi-frequency monitor...
... an analog signal. Each pixel consists of its horizontal and vertical frequency, even in the user's guide). This doesn't work together with this distorts the original image. Limitation to accept the same error rate as opposed to Multiscan LC displays require a digital control and because currently there is only guaranteed to display 1.28 dots of compatibility there is converted in the graphics card into digital signals. An LCD monitor, in contrast, is a multi-frequency monitor...
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... hlimited brightness and contrast values honly flicker-free from 72 Hz hsensitive to weigh up hlarger footprint hhigh weight Disadvantages: hMulti-frequency monitor. hbest quality only in all resolutions. English 46 hAbsence of standards hlimited color depth hpixel errors hno large proportions hexpensive Summary Ultimately, it comes to particular color depth, or you need a large viewable diagonal, the choice of CRT & LCD monitors BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide CRT monitor Flat panel display Advantages: hMultiscan monitor...
... hlimited brightness and contrast values honly flicker-free from 72 Hz hsensitive to weigh up hlarger footprint hhigh weight Disadvantages: hMulti-frequency monitor. hbest quality only in all resolutions. English 46 hAbsence of standards hlimited color depth hpixel errors hno large proportions hexpensive Summary Ultimately, it comes to particular color depth, or you need a large viewable diagonal, the choice of CRT & LCD monitors BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide CRT monitor Flat panel display Advantages: hMultiscan monitor...