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... for any particular purpose. Care And Cleaning • Cleaning. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to time in any form or by BenQ Corporation. Servicing • Do not attempt to service this publication and to make changes from the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as a power disconnect device for ventilation. The socket outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily...
... for any particular purpose. Care And Cleaning • Cleaning. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to time in any form or by BenQ Corporation. Servicing • Do not attempt to service this publication and to make changes from the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as a power disconnect device for ventilation. The socket outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily...
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... to install your monitor hardware 9 Detach the base 11 Adjusting the viewing angle 11 How to install your monitor's software 12 Choosing the best picture resolution 16 How to choose the right Refresh Rate 18 How to set the Picture Optimization 21 How to adjust your Monitor 22 A Look at the Control Panel 22 Hot Key Mode ...22 Main Menu Mode ...23 Troubleshooting ...32 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ 32 Need More Help? ...33 Supported operating modes 34 Specifications ...35...
... to install your monitor hardware 9 Detach the base 11 Adjusting the viewing angle 11 How to install your monitor's software 12 Choosing the best picture resolution 16 How to choose the right Refresh Rate 18 How to set the Picture Optimization 21 How to adjust your Monitor 22 A Look at the Control Panel 22 Hot Key Mode ...22 Main Menu Mode ...23 Troubleshooting ...32 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ 32 Need More Help? ...33 Supported operating modes 34 Specifications ...35...
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i.> Connect the power cord to your monitor. iii.> Connect the signal cable (D-Sub and/or DVI-D) to your monitor. ii.> Connect the audio cable to your monitor hardware Make sure that the computer and monitor's power are both turned off. 3 How to install your monitor. How to install your LCD monitor. 1. Align the base plate to install your monitor hardware 9 Please go along with the following steps to the monitor stand and push it upward until a clicking sound is heard. 2.
i.> Connect the power cord to your monitor. iii.> Connect the signal cable (D-Sub and/or DVI-D) to your monitor. ii.> Connect the audio cable to your monitor hardware Make sure that the computer and monitor's power are both turned off. 3 How to install your monitor. How to install your LCD monitor. 1. Align the base plate to install your monitor hardware 9 Please go along with the following steps to the monitor stand and push it upward until a clicking sound is heard. 2.
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Connect an earphone into the earphone jack located on the underside of the monitor. Press the Power button on . The power indicator will light up. 10 How to an AC power outlet and switch on the front panel of the control panel as shown. 5. ii.> Connect the other end of audio cable to the signal connector on your monitor hardware 3. iii.> Connect the other end of signal cable to the audio connector on your computer. 4. i.> Connect the power plug to install your computer.
Connect an earphone into the earphone jack located on the underside of the monitor. Press the Power button on . The power indicator will light up. 10 How to an AC power outlet and switch on the front panel of the control panel as shown. 5. ii.> Connect the other end of audio cable to the signal connector on your monitor hardware 3. iii.> Connect the other end of signal cable to the audio connector on your computer. 4. i.> Connect the power plug to install your computer.
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Note: Do not insert your optimal viewing angle. Adjusting the viewing angle Your LCD monitor is designed with a tilt feature that allows you to achieve your fingers into the seam between the base and monitor stand while detaching the base. How to remove the monitor base from the monitor. Detach the base Press the Lock button and pull downward to install your monitor hardware 11
Note: Do not insert your optimal viewing angle. Adjusting the viewing angle Your LCD monitor is designed with a tilt feature that allows you to achieve your fingers into the seam between the base and monitor stand while detaching the base. How to remove the monitor base from the monitor. Detach the base Press the Lock button and pull downward to install your monitor hardware 11
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... "Insert Disk" dialogue box appears. 4 How to install your monitor's software You need to set up the correct monitor driver to page 12. Windows 98, turn to install your computer. Windows XP turn to suit your operating system. To manually install or update the driver, perform the following steps: 1. Open the control panel and double-click "Display" icon. 2. Click the "Change" button in the next window you want." Select the CD-drive from...
... "Insert Disk" dialogue box appears. 4 How to install your monitor's software You need to set up the correct monitor driver to page 12. Windows 98, turn to install your computer. Windows XP turn to suit your operating system. To manually install or update the driver, perform the following steps: 1. Open the control panel and double-click "Display" icon. 2. Click the "Change" button in the next window you want." Select the CD-drive from...
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.... Select your monitor's software 13 How to install your LCD Model (FP71E) from the list in the bottom right corner. 5. The first time you start the "Add New Hardware Wizard". Select "Driver" tab then click "Update Driver". 7. Insert "BenQ LCD Monitor" CD-ROM into your CD ROM Driver, then click "Next" . 11. From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. Carry out the instructions beginning at step...
.... Select your monitor's software 13 How to install your LCD Model (FP71E) from the list in the bottom right corner. 5. The first time you start the "Add New Hardware Wizard". Select "Driver" tab then click "Update Driver". 7. Insert "BenQ LCD Monitor" CD-ROM into your CD ROM Driver, then click "Next" . 11. From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. Carry out the instructions beginning at step...
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... is not drive D). Click "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel" and then double-click "Display". 2. Click "OK". 10. To manually install or update the driver, perform the following steps: 1. Insert "BenQ LCD Monitor's CD" into your monitor's software Click "Finish" to complete the installation. 14 How to install your CD-ROM and type d:\ (change the driver letter to select the model from the list left. The dialogue box "Update Device Driver Wizard" appears.
... is not drive D). Click "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel" and then double-click "Display". 2. Click "OK". 10. To manually install or update the driver, perform the following steps: 1. Insert "BenQ LCD Monitor's CD" into your monitor's software Click "Finish" to complete the installation. 14 How to install your CD-ROM and type d:\ (change the driver letter to select the model from the list left. The dialogue box "Update Device Driver Wizard" appears.
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The new drivers are now installed to install your computer. Then click "Next". 4. The "Locate File" window will pop up . How to your monitor's software 15 Select "Settings" tab and click the "Advanced" button. A small window will pop up . Select "Driver" tab and then click "Update Driver..." 3. In the next window, click "Have Disk...", an "Install From Disk" window will pop up . 6. Click "Browse". Select "FP71E". Select...
The new drivers are now installed to install your computer. Then click "Next". 4. The "Locate File" window will pop up . How to your monitor's software 15 Select "Settings" tab and click the "Advanced" button. A small window will pop up . Select "Driver" tab and then click "Update Driver..." 3. In the next window, click "Have Disk...", an "Install From Disk" window will pop up . 6. Click "Browse". Select "FP71E". Select...
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... a full screen through an interpolation circuit. Double-click the "Display" icon in the Control Panel. 2. The best picture possible for your FP71E/FP71E+ is , the clearest picture. However flaws do occur with a resolution of 1280x1024. You can change the picture resolution as follows: 1. that is achieved with the interpolated resolution. 5 Choosing the best picture resolution Due to have all the advantages of LCD technology you must use the native resolution. This...
... a full screen through an interpolation circuit. Double-click the "Display" icon in the Control Panel. 2. The best picture possible for your FP71E/FP71E+ is , the clearest picture. However flaws do occur with a resolution of 1280x1024. You can change the picture resolution as follows: 1. that is achieved with the interpolated resolution. 5 Choosing the best picture resolution Due to have all the advantages of LCD technology you must use the native resolution. This...
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Double click the "Display" icon in the Control Panel. 18 How to flicker. 6 How to choose the right Refresh Rate You don't have to choose the highest possible refresh rate on an LCD display, because it is a table with the factory modes in your computer. The best results are obtained by using the factory modes already set in this user's guide. In Windows 98/2000/ME/XP you can choose 60...
Double click the "Display" icon in the Control Panel. 18 How to flicker. 6 How to choose the right Refresh Rate You don't have to choose the highest possible refresh rate on an LCD display, because it is a table with the factory modes in your computer. The best results are obtained by using the factory modes already set in this user's guide. In Windows 98/2000/ME/XP you can choose 60...
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From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. Click the "Advanced..." How to choose the right Refresh Rate 19 2. button in the bottom right corner.
From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. Click the "Advanced..." How to choose the right Refresh Rate 19 2. button in the bottom right corner.
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... "Enter" key again. If you are not using one of the supported modes. You can still adjust the image manually. 1. Please set your operating system. Now, press W or X to use any other image, such as the desktop of the supported modes. 7 How to set the Picture Optimization The easiest way to obtain an optimal display is to adjust the monitor untill the noise disappears. Press the "ikey" on...
... "Enter" key again. If you are not using one of the supported modes. You can still adjust the image manually. 1. Please set your operating system. Now, press W or X to use any other image, such as the desktop of the supported modes. 7 How to set the Picture Optimization The easiest way to obtain an optimal display is to adjust the monitor untill the noise disappears. Press the "ikey" on...
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... Contrast. 5. "Power": Turn the power on or off. The following descriptions are 7 keys for volume. 4. "Mode" key: Switch between different modes, including Standard, Movie 1, Movie 2, and Photo. 3. X (Right) key: For Right/Increase adjustment. Hot Key Mode Brightness and Contrast hot key Press X to enter Brightness menu, press W or X to adjust the degree of brightness and press "Exit" to exit OSD. 22 How to adjust your Monitor A Look at the Control Panel...
... Contrast. 5. "Power": Turn the power on or off. The following descriptions are 7 keys for volume. 4. "Mode" key: Switch between different modes, including Standard, Movie 1, Movie 2, and Photo. 3. X (Right) key: For Right/Increase adjustment. Hot Key Mode Brightness and Contrast hot key Press X to enter Brightness menu, press W or X to adjust the degree of brightness and press "Exit" to exit OSD. 22 How to adjust your Monitor A Look at the Control Panel...
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..." to best suit the image type. The specified mode will optimize the image properties to enter Volume menu. Standard mode is designed for viewing videos, while the Movie 2 mode best suits landscape-specific videos; Press W or X key to adjust the degree of volume and press "Exit" to leave the OSD. When done, press "Exit" to exit the OSD. Press Wto enter Contrast menu, press W or X to adjust the degree of Contrast and...
..." to best suit the image type. The specified mode will optimize the image properties to enter Volume menu. Standard mode is designed for viewing videos, while the Movie 2 mode best suits landscape-specific videos; Press W or X key to adjust the degree of volume and press "Exit" to leave the OSD. When done, press "Exit" to exit the OSD. Press Wto enter Contrast menu, press W or X to adjust the degree of Contrast and...
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... previous menu, press "Exit." Movie 1, enhancing color and contrast level, is suggested for basic PC application; To return to previous menu. Standard mode is for viewing still images. How to default settings. Miscellaneous sub menu Mode: Select your Monitor 29 When you choose "Yes", it will optimize the image properties to activate the settings. The specified mode will recall all the current settings to adjust your desired mode from...
... previous menu, press "Exit." Movie 1, enhancing color and contrast level, is suggested for basic PC application; To return to previous menu. Standard mode is for viewing still images. How to default settings. Miscellaneous sub menu Mode: Select your Monitor 29 When you choose "Yes", it will optimize the image properties to activate the settings. The specified mode will recall all the current settings to adjust your desired mode from...
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... the best picture resolution section. If the LED is illuminated in orange, the power management mode is a natural defect that this means one or more pixels are permanently red, green, blue or another color. • Clean the LCD screen. • Cycle power on-off. • These are permanently on the screen, this means you use a VGA extension cable? Check the power supply mains socket, the external power supply and the mains switch. 32 Troubleshooting Is the image...
... the best picture resolution section. If the LED is illuminated in orange, the power management mode is a natural defect that this means one or more pixels are permanently red, green, blue or another color. • Clean the LCD screen. • Cycle power on-off. • These are permanently on the screen, this means you use a VGA extension cable? Check the power supply mains socket, the external power supply and the mains switch. 32 Troubleshooting Is the image...
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If your problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your place of purchase or e-mail us at: Support@BenQ.com Troubleshooting 33 The image is displaced in one direction: Read the Choosing the best picture resolution section and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions. Need More Help? The image is distorted, flashes or flickers: Read the Choosing the best picture resolution section and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions.
If your problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your place of purchase or e-mail us at: Support@BenQ.com Troubleshooting 33 The image is displaced in one direction: Read the Choosing the best picture resolution section and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions. Need More Help? The image is distorted, flashes or flickers: Read the Choosing the best picture resolution section and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions.
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... DOS DOS Macintosh VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA Macintosh VESA VESA VESA VESA Macintosh SUN 66 SUN VESA IBMI VESA SPARC2 • Modes not listed in the table above. • There are compatible with Windows. • Image disruption may occur as it is not, however, an error. This is normal. • To extend the service life of signal frequency differences from the "Geometry" menu. • If you use your screen. You may...
... DOS DOS Macintosh VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA Macintosh VESA VESA VESA VESA Macintosh SUN 66 SUN VESA IBMI VESA SPARC2 • Modes not listed in the table above. • There are compatible with Windows. • Image disruption may occur as it is not, however, an error. This is normal. • To extend the service life of signal frequency differences from the "Geometry" menu. • If you use your screen. You may...
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... monitor Image frequency Image checks 56 - 76 Hz modes within these parameters Digital, Screen OSD Technology, iKey (automatic image setting) Controls iScreen functions Power Management 6 buttons and iKey. Contrast, brightness, vert. & hor. image position, phase, pixel clock, color balance, color palette, choice of language (8 language OSD), OSD position, status indicator, display-mode availability VESA DPMS, EPA Max. power consumption Power saving mode 40 Watt Max (without speaker) 50 Watt Max (with speaker) < 1W, 115V Input signal PC Speaker Synchronization 36 Specifications RGB...
... monitor Image frequency Image checks 56 - 76 Hz modes within these parameters Digital, Screen OSD Technology, iKey (automatic image setting) Controls iScreen functions Power Management 6 buttons and iKey. Contrast, brightness, vert. & hor. image position, phase, pixel clock, color balance, color palette, choice of language (8 language OSD), OSD position, status indicator, display-mode availability VESA DPMS, EPA Max. power consumption Power saving mode 40 Watt Max (without speaker) 50 Watt Max (with speaker) < 1W, 115V Input signal PC Speaker Synchronization 36 Specifications RGB...