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... or top of the cabinet are not sure of the type of this product yourself, as a power disconnect device for ventilation. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to dangerous voltages or other accident (dropping, mis-operations) occurs, contact qualified service personnel for any cleaning solution or glass cleaner...removing covers may be placed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. If any above mentioned misuse or other risks. BENQ Corporation (formerly Acer Communications & Multimedia Inc.). Copyright BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 2002. All rights reserved.
... or top of the cabinet are not sure of the type of this product yourself, as a power disconnect device for ventilation. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to dangerous voltages or other accident (dropping, mis-operations) occurs, contact qualified service personnel for any cleaning solution or glass cleaner...removing covers may be placed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. If any above mentioned misuse or other risks. BENQ Corporation (formerly Acer Communications & Multimedia Inc.). Copyright BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 2002. All rights reserved.
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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......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 ...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......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 ...45 Comparison of CRT & LCD monitors ...46 Summary ...46 English 2
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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. LCD monitor with signal cable Quick Start Guide ik ey E xit < > E nte r CD-ROM Power Cord Power Adaptor English 3
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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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Audio cable 4 5 2. Power adaptor cable English 5 Audio jack 4. 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 cable 4 5 2. Power adaptor cable English 5 Audio jack 4. 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.
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... power adaptor first and then connect the power adaptor to BenQ LCD monitor. 2 . Connect the signal cable to an AC power socket. B. C. Connect the power cord at a frequency of the monitor to the VGA output of BenQ LCD monitor. 3 . Connect the audio cable to the Audio Input... of the graphics card on the computer. Your monitor is within the supported range. Connect the audio cable to your LCD monitor. 1 . D. Please follow the steps to...
... power adaptor first and then connect the power adaptor to BenQ LCD monitor. 2 . Connect the signal cable to an AC power socket. B. C. Connect the power cord at a frequency of the monitor to the VGA output of BenQ LCD monitor. 3 . Connect the audio cable to the Audio Input... of the graphics card on the computer. Your monitor is within the supported range. Connect the audio cable to your LCD monitor. 1 . D. Please follow the steps to...
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...BenQ LCD Monitor" CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Driver. 2. Double click the "Display" icon in the Control Panel. English 7 To install the current driver from CD, proceed as an operating system, you have to set up the correct monitor driver. Click "Start" then "Settings" 3. 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 ...
...BenQ LCD Monitor" CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Driver. 2. Double click the "Display" icon in the Control Panel. English 7 To install the current driver from CD, proceed as an operating system, you have to set up the correct monitor driver. Click "Start" then "Settings" 3. 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 ...
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BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 4. Click the "Advanced Properties" button in the top right corner. English 8 Click the "Change" button in the bottom right corner. 5. From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. Select the "Monitor" tab.
BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 4. Click the "Advanced Properties" button in the top right corner. English 8 Click the "Change" button in the bottom right corner. 5. From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. Select the "Monitor" tab.
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Select the CD-drive from the drop-down menu. 8. The current driver files are located there. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 6. In the field above the drive selection, change to the "Drivers" folder. Insert the supplied CD into your computer. When the next window appears, select the "Browse" button. 7. English 9 Press "OK" and the window closes. Now click the "Have Disk" button in the bottom right corner.
Select the CD-drive from the drop-down menu. 8. The current driver files are located there. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 6. In the field above the drive selection, change to the "Drivers" folder. Insert the supplied CD into your computer. When the next window appears, select the "Browse" button. 7. English 9 Press "OK" and the window closes. Now click the "Have Disk" button in the bottom right corner.
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BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 9. Close this window by clicking "OK" and confirm the following messages with "Yes". You can close "Display Properties". Select "FP581s" from the list and press "OK" again. 10. The installation is now completed. By pressing "OK" again in the next window you will be given a list of compatible devices. You are now back at "Advanced Display Properties". Click "OK" and "Yes" again. English 10
BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 9. Close this window by clicking "OK" and confirm the following messages with "Yes". You can close "Display Properties". Select "FP581s" from the list and press "OK" again. 10. The installation is now completed. By pressing "OK" again in the next window you will be given a list of compatible devices. You are now back at "Advanced Display Properties". Click "OK" and "Yes" again. English 10
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Click the "Advanced..." From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. English 11 Open the control panel and double-click "Display" icon. 2. 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.
Click the "Advanced..." From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. English 11 Open the control panel and double-click "Display" icon. 2. 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.
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Click the "Change" button in the top right corner. 4. Confirm by clicking "Next". The "Update Device Driver Wizard" opens. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 3. English 12 Select the "Monitor" tab.
Click the "Change" button in the top right corner. 4. Confirm by clicking "Next". The "Update Device Driver Wizard" opens. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 3. English 12 Select the "Monitor" tab.
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Another window appears, select the "Browse" button. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 5. Select "Display a list of all drivers in the bottom right corner. English 13 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. Select "Display a list of all drivers in the bottom right corner. English 13 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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BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 7. An "Insert Disk" dialogue box appears. Select "FP581s" from the drop-down menu. . 8. Click "OK", and then click "Skip File." English 14 Select the CD-drive from the list and press "Next" again. 9. By pressing "OK" again in the next window you will be given a list of compatible devices. Insert the supplied CD into your computer.
BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 7. An "Insert Disk" dialogue box appears. Select "FP581s" from the drop-down menu. . 8. Click "OK", and then click "Skip File." English 14 Select the CD-drive from the list and press "Next" again. 9. By pressing "OK" again in the next window you will be given a list of compatible devices. Insert the supplied CD into your computer.
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Close "Update Device Driver Wizard" by clicking "Finish" to complete the installation. . BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 10. English 15
Close "Update Device Driver Wizard" by clicking "Finish" to complete the installation. . BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 10. English 15
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Open the Control Panel and double click on the "Display" icon. 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". Click "Start" then "Settings". 3. Insert "BenQ LCD Monitor" CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Driver. 2. English 16 Carry out the instructions beginning at step 4. 1. 1.
Open the Control Panel and double click on the "Display" icon. 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". Click "Start" then "Settings". 3. Insert "BenQ LCD Monitor" CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Driver. 2. English 16 Carry out the instructions beginning at step 4. 1. 1.
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BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 7. Click "OK". Enter "Drivers" folder to match your CD-ROM and type d:\ (change the driver letter to select the model from the list left. English 25 Choose "Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want.". 8. Click "Have Disk" and then click "Browse...". 9. Insert "BenQ LCD Monitor's CD" into your CD-ROM driver if it is not drive D).
BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide 7. Click "OK". Enter "Drivers" folder to match your CD-ROM and type d:\ (change the driver letter to select the model from the list left. English 25 Choose "Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want.". 8. Click "Have Disk" and then click "Browse...". 9. Insert "BenQ LCD Monitor's CD" into your CD-ROM driver if it is not drive D).
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...is the ratio between the light intensity of the brightest and the darkest point of 70 ms (milliseconds) is the time, which LCD monitors are not acceptable. If only two values are specified for horizontal and vertical, the values for right and left ) horizontally and ...of 30 ms are added together. If one screen. This is the viewing angle.†Working ergonomically requires a viewing angle of 100:1. D. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide C. Comparison of standard and super TFT display Standard h good gray level resolution h satisfactory viewing angle Field of applications: hImage ...
...is the ratio between the light intensity of the brightest and the darkest point of 70 ms (milliseconds) is the time, which LCD monitors are not acceptable. If only two values are specified for horizontal and vertical, the values for right and left ) horizontally and ...of 30 ms are added together. If one screen. This is the viewing angle.†Working ergonomically requires a viewing angle of 100:1. D. BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide C. Comparison of standard and super TFT display Standard h good gray level resolution h satisfactory viewing angle Field of applications: hImage ...
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...If, for LC displays are calculated and this : 1. If, however, you want to work of 800x600 on a regular basis. An LCD monitor, in the user's guide). English 45 Limitation to manufacture displays at all or does so all of the display must cater for a... rate. C. The image digitally created in the computer is usually a multiscan monitor, which means it can otherwise be displayed interpolated. Multifrequency as in non-standard modes. Display errors A. Pixel errors BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Pixel errors are completely disrupted, then you were to accept the...
...If, for LC displays are calculated and this : 1. If, however, you want to work of 800x600 on a regular basis. An LCD monitor, in the user's guide). English 45 Limitation to manufacture displays at all or does so all of the display must cater for a... rate. C. The image digitally created in the computer is usually a multiscan monitor, which means it can otherwise be displayed interpolated. Multifrequency as in non-standard modes. Display errors A. Pixel errors BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide Pixel errors are completely disrupted, then you were to accept the...
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...consumption hhigh heat build-up hlarger footprint hhigh weight Disadvantages: hMulti-frequency monitor. On the other hand, when it cannot be said that LCD monitors are definitely preferable over CRT monitors. hproven connector standard hanalog (infinite) color depth hno pixel errors halso.... Comparison of a CRT monitor is also an important argument and in order to decide which device to use 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. hbest quality only in...
...consumption hhigh heat build-up hlarger footprint hhigh weight Disadvantages: hMulti-frequency monitor. On the other hand, when it cannot be said that LCD monitors are definitely preferable over CRT monitors. hproven connector standard hanalog (infinite) color depth hno pixel errors halso.... Comparison of a CRT monitor is also an important argument and in order to decide which device to use 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. hbest quality only in...