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...hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for servicing. 7. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to make changes from the type of BENQ Corporation. Slots and openings on the marking label. Never push objects of any above mentioned... not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into this product from the AC supply. 2. Disclaimer BENQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Safety Instructions 1. This product...
...hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for servicing. 7. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to make changes from the type of BENQ Corporation. Slots and openings on the marking label. Never push objects of any above mentioned... not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into this product from the AC supply. 2. Disclaimer BENQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Safety Instructions 1. This product...
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= Table == of Contents BenQ LCD 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) ...... LCD Technology 43 Principles of LCD Technology ...43 The TFT panel ...43 Important LCD parameters ...44 Display errors ...45 Comparison of CRT & LCD monitors ...46 Summary ...46 English 2
= Table == of Contents BenQ LCD 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) ...... LCD Technology 43 Principles of LCD Technology ...43 The TFT panel ...43 Important LCD parameters ...44 Display errors ...45 Comparison of CRT & LCD monitors ...46 Summary ...46 English 2
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LCD monitor with signal cable Quick Start Guide ik ey E xit < > E nte r CD-ROM Power Cord Power Adaptor English 3 BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Unpacking Please check you have the following items. If they are missing or are damaged, please contact the dealer at which you purchased the goods.
LCD monitor with signal cable Quick Start Guide ik ey E xit < > E nte r CD-ROM Power Cord Power Adaptor English 3 BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Unpacking Please check you have the following items. If they are missing or are damaged, please contact the dealer at which you purchased the goods.
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Views of the Monitor Front View BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide ik ey E xit < > E nte r Back View (1) English 4
Views of the Monitor Front View BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide ik ey E xit < > E nte r Back View (1) English 4
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Signal cable 6. Video jack 3. Power adaptor jack 5. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Back View (2): Locations of plugs & sockets 32 1 6 1. Audio jack 4. Power adaptor cable English 5 Audio cable 4 5 2.
Signal cable 6. Video jack 3. Power adaptor jack 5. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Back View (2): Locations of plugs & sockets 32 1 6 1. Audio jack 4. Power adaptor cable English 5 Audio cable 4 5 2.
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... at the back of 50 to 60 Hz. Connect the signal cable and power adaptor to LCD monitor. Please connect power cord to power adaptor first and then connect the power adaptor to BenQ LCD monitor. 2 . Connect the signal cable to an AC power socket. D. Connect the power cord at a ...frequency of the monitor to the VGA output of BenQ LCD monitor. 3 . If you need to the Audio Input of the graphics card...
... at the back of 50 to 60 Hz. Connect the signal cable and power adaptor to LCD monitor. Please connect power cord to power adaptor first and then connect the power adaptor to BenQ LCD monitor. 2 . Connect the signal cable to an AC power socket. D. Connect the power cord at a ...frequency of the monitor to the VGA output of BenQ LCD monitor. 3 . If you need to the Audio Input of the graphics card...
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Insert "BenQ LCD Monitor" CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Driver. 2. Click "Start" then "Settings" 3. Windows 95 The first time you are using Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows ... the current driver from CD, proceed as an operating system, you have to set up the correct monitor driver. 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. Click "Start" then "Settings" 3. Windows 95 The first time you are using Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows ... the current driver from CD, proceed as an operating system, you have to set up the correct monitor driver. 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.
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Click the "Change" button in the bottom right corner. 5. Click the "Advanced Properties" button in the top right corner. English 8 From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. Select the "Monitor" tab. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 4.
Click the "Change" button in the bottom right corner. 5. Click the "Advanced Properties" button in the top right corner. English 8 From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. Select the "Monitor" tab. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 4.
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The current driver files are located there. Press "OK" and the window closes. English 9 Now click the "Have Disk" button in the bottom right corner. Select the CD-drive from the drop-down menu. 8. When the next window appears, select the "Browse" button. 7. Insert the supplied CD into your computer. In the field above the drive selection, change to the "Drivers" folder. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 6.
The current driver files are located there. Press "OK" and the window closes. English 9 Now click the "Have Disk" button in the bottom right corner. Select the CD-drive from the drop-down menu. 8. When the next window appears, select the "Browse" button. 7. Insert the supplied CD into your computer. In the field above the drive selection, change to the "Drivers" folder. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 6.
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Close this window by clicking "OK" and confirm the following messages with "Yes". By pressing "OK" again in the next window you will be given a list of compatible devices. You can close "Display Properties". English 10 Click "OK" and "Yes" again. You are now back at "Advanced Display Properties". The installation is now completed. Select "FP581s" from the list and press "OK" again. 10. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 9.
Close this window by clicking "OK" and confirm the following messages with "Yes". By pressing "OK" again in the next window you will be given a list of compatible devices. You can close "Display Properties". English 10 Click "OK" and "Yes" again. You are now back at "Advanced Display Properties". The installation is now completed. Select "FP581s" from the list and press "OK" again. 10. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 9.
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From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. Click the "Advanced..." button in the bottom right corner. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Windows 98 To manually install or update the driver, perform the following steps: 1. 1. Open the control panel and double-click "Display" icon. 2. English 11
From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. Click the "Advanced..." button in the bottom right corner. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Windows 98 To manually install or update the driver, perform the following steps: 1. 1. Open the control panel and double-click "Display" icon. 2. English 11
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English 12 The "Update Device Driver Wizard" opens. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 3. Click the "Change" button in the top right corner. 4. Select the "Monitor" tab. Confirm by clicking "Next".
English 12 The "Update Device Driver Wizard" opens. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 3. Click the "Change" button in the top right corner. 4. Select the "Monitor" tab. Confirm by clicking "Next".
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Another window appears, select the "Browse" button. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 5. English 13 Select "Display a list of all drivers in the bottom right corner. and press "Next". 6. Now click the "Have Disk" button in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want."
Another window appears, select the "Browse" button. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 5. English 13 Select "Display a list of all drivers in the bottom right corner. and press "Next". 6. Now click the "Have Disk" button in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want."
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Select "FP581s" from the drop-down menu. . 8. English 14 By pressing "OK" again in the next window you will be given a list of compatible devices. Select the CD-drive from the list and press "Next" again. 9. Click "OK", and then click "Skip File." An "Insert Disk" dialogue box appears. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 7. Insert the supplied CD into your computer.
Select "FP581s" from the drop-down menu. . 8. English 14 By pressing "OK" again in the next window you will be given a list of compatible devices. Select the CD-drive from the list and press "Next" again. 9. Click "OK", and then click "Skip File." An "Insert Disk" dialogue box appears. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 7. Insert the supplied CD into your computer.
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English 15 BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 10. Close "Update Device Driver Wizard" by clicking "Finish" to complete the installation. .
English 15 BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 10. Close "Update Device Driver Wizard" by clicking "Finish" to complete the installation. .
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Carry out the instructions beginning at step 4. 1. 1. English 16 Open the Control Panel and double click on the "Display" icon. Insert "BenQ LCD Monitor" CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Driver. 2. Click "Start" then "Settings". 3. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Windows 2000 The first time you start Windows with a new monitor, the system will detect it and automatically start the "Add New Hardware Wizard".
Carry out the instructions beginning at step 4. 1. 1. English 16 Open the Control Panel and double click on the "Display" icon. Insert "BenQ LCD Monitor" CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Driver. 2. Click "Start" then "Settings". 3. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Windows 2000 The first time you start Windows with a new monitor, the system will detect it and automatically start the "Add New Hardware Wizard".
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Select the "Monitor" tab, then click "Properties". button in the bottom right corner. 5. English 17 From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. Click the "Advanced..." BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 4.
Select the "Monitor" tab, then click "Properties". button in the bottom right corner. 5. English 17 From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. Click the "Advanced..." BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 4.
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Then click "Next". English 18 6. Select the "Driver" tab, then click "Update Driver". The "Upgrade Device Driver Wizard" will pop up. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 7.
Then click "Next". English 18 6. Select the "Driver" tab, then click "Update Driver". The "Upgrade Device Driver Wizard" will pop up. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 7.
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English 19 cific driver" then click "Next". 9. Select "Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a spe- BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 8. In the next window, click "Have Disk", then "Install From Disk" window will pop up, click "Browse", the "Located File" will pop up.
English 19 cific driver" then click "Next". 9. Select "Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a spe- BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 8. In the next window, click "Have Disk", then "Install From Disk" window will pop up, click "Browse", the "Located File" will pop up.
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English 20 BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 10. Scroll down and select your CD ROM Driver, then click "Next."
English 20 BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 10. Scroll down and select your CD ROM Driver, then click "Next."