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..., manual or otherwise, without obligation of BenQ Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Care And Cleaning • Cleaning. No part of this publication and to make changes from time to time in a retrieval system or translated into this equipment from the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for servicing...
..., manual or otherwise, without obligation of BenQ Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Care And Cleaning • Cleaning. No part of this publication and to make changes from time to time in a retrieval system or translated into this equipment from the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for servicing...
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... the stand base 10 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 11 How to install the monitor on a new computer 12 How to upgrade the monitor on an 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 ...17 On Screen Display (OSD) menu structure 18 Hot key mode ...19 Main menu mode ...20 Troubleshooting ...30...
... the stand base 10 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 11 How to install the monitor on a new computer 12 How to upgrade the monitor on an 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 ...17 On Screen Display (OSD) menu structure 18 Hot key mode ...19 Main menu mode ...20 Troubleshooting ...30...
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... or damage the monitor surround and controls. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on the desk for padding. While holding the monitor firmly against the desk, pull the monitor stand arm upwards clear of the stand arm, then push them back apart to pull them together until instructed to assemble your monitor hardware If the computer is turned on you must...
... or damage the monitor surround and controls. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on the desk for padding. While holding the monitor firmly against the desk, pull the monitor stand arm upwards clear of the stand arm, then push them back apart to pull them together until instructed to assemble your monitor hardware If the computer is turned on you must...
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... source video and digital LCD monitors or projectors. 2. The digital video signals produce a superior quality picture than analog video signals. Connect the other end to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use both cables can be used is used for analog-only models) Connect one end of the monitor. Either Or 8 How to the computer video D-Sub socket. The only case in which both DVI-D cable and D-Sub cable on the rear of the power cord...
... source video and digital LCD monitors or projectors. 2. The digital video signals produce a superior quality picture than analog video signals. Connect the other end to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use both cables can be used is used for analog-only models) Connect one end of the monitor. Either Or 8 How to the computer video D-Sub socket. The only case in which both DVI-D cable and D-Sub cable on the rear of the power cord...
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... the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on . Picture may differ from your BenQ monitor on page 11 to and turn it on the power. Route the cables via the cable clip. How to retain the cables neatly in Section 4: Getting the most from product supplied for your monitor hardware 9 Turn on the monitor by squeezing the clip inwards as illustrated. 4. Connect-to install the monitor software. Position the cables together...
... the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on . Picture may differ from your BenQ monitor on page 11 to and turn it on the power. Route the cables via the cable clip. How to retain the cables neatly in Section 4: Getting the most from product supplied for your monitor hardware 9 Turn on the monitor by squeezing the clip inwards as illustrated. 4. Connect-to install the monitor software. Position the cables together...
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... upgrade the monitor on an existing computer on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM. Furthermore, if your computer (after connecting the monitor to select a monitor model. Getting the most benefit from your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, 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 connect and install...
... upgrade the monitor on an existing computer on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM. Furthermore, if your computer (after connecting the monitor to select a monitor model. Getting the most benefit from your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, 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 connect and install...
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... Windows starts, it displays the option to Install Hardware Device drivers. 2. Look to confirm that has already had a monitor driver installed before , and for which the BenQ LCD Monitor is only suitable for a computer which has never had another monitor connected to it (and has monitor driver software installed), you should instead be following these instructions. You should not be connected to it. Follow the instructions in How to assemble your monitor...
... Windows starts, it displays the option to Install Hardware Device drivers. 2. Look to confirm that has already had a monitor driver installed before , and for which the BenQ LCD Monitor is only suitable for a computer which has never had another monitor connected to it (and has monitor driver software installed), you should instead be following these instructions. You should not be connected to it. Follow the instructions in How to assemble your monitor...
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... install on Windows Vista systems on page 14. • How to install on Windows XP system on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for the particular model monitor you through the file selection and installation process. How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on your BenQ monitor 13 Getting the most from the CD. You need...
... install on Windows Vista systems on page 14. • How to install on Windows XP system on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for the particular model monitor you through the file selection and installation process. How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on your BenQ monitor 13 Getting the most from the CD. You need...
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Click the Advanced Settings button. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option 'Browse my computer for the CD-ROM drive). Select the correct folder name of your monitor from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. Open Display Settings. Click Close. The drive letter for your system - Select Display Settings from provided driver list, and...
Click the Advanced Settings button. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option 'Browse my computer for the CD-ROM drive). Select the correct folder name of your monitor from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. Open Display Settings. Click Close. The drive letter for your system - Select Display Settings from provided driver list, and...
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... wizard instructions noting the steps below: 6. Check the option 'Search for drives and the BenQ LCD Monitor CD inserted in the list, it will depend upon which type of 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. Please wait while the wizard searches for the best driver in Control Panel. When...
... wizard instructions noting the steps below: 6. Check the option 'Search for drives and the BenQ LCD Monitor CD inserted in the list, it will depend upon which type of 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. Please wait while the wizard searches for the best driver in Control Panel. When...
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... monitor, the AUTO key and the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled, because the monitor will automatically display the best image. Picture optimization The easiest way to the native resolution of the monitor when you use the AUTO key function. Press the AUTO key to optimize the currently displayed image to select Pixel Clock and press the ENTER key. If you can always adjust the screen geometric settings manually using a digital (DVI) cable to your computer is to adjust the monitor...
... monitor, the AUTO key and the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled, because the monitor will automatically display the best image. Picture optimization The easiest way to the native resolution of the monitor when you use the AUTO key function. Press the AUTO key to optimize the currently displayed image to select Pixel Clock and press the ENTER key. If you can always adjust the screen geometric settings manually using a digital (DVI) cable to your computer is to adjust the monitor...
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... menu and return to adjust your monitor 17 "Power": Turn the power on page 19. The key is not currently displaying. The hot-keys will display a graduated scale for Mode. 4. "AUTO": Adjust vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 2. OSD = On Screen Display. How to adjust your monitor The control panel 1. See Hot key mode on or off. 5. W /Mode key: For Left/Decrease adjustment. "ENTER" key: Enter sub menus and select items. For models with DVI inputs...
... menu and return to adjust your monitor 17 "Power": Turn the power on page 19. The key is not currently displaying. The hot-keys will display a graduated scale for Mode. 4. "AUTO": Adjust vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 2. OSD = On Screen Display. How to adjust your monitor The control panel 1. See Hot key mode on or off. 5. W /Mode key: For Left/Decrease adjustment. "ENTER" key: Enter sub menus and select items. For models with DVI inputs...
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... Dutch Russian Swedish Portuguese 5 Sec. 10 Sec. 15 Sec. 20 Sec. 25 Sec. 30 Sec. ON OFF 18 How to adjust your monitor Position V. Position Pixel Clock Phase PICTURE Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Normal Bluish Reddish User Mode Reset Color Red Green Blue YES NO PICTURE ADVANCED Picture Mode Senseye Demo Display Mode Standard Movie Dynamics Photo sRGB ON OFF Full Aspect 1:1 Display Mode is only available for wide-screen models, and "1:1" is only available for 24'' wide-screen models. Position V.
... Dutch Russian Swedish Portuguese 5 Sec. 10 Sec. 15 Sec. 20 Sec. 25 Sec. 30 Sec. ON OFF 18 How to adjust your monitor Position V. Position Pixel Clock Phase PICTURE Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Normal Bluish Reddish User Mode Reset Color Red Green Blue YES NO PICTURE ADVANCED Picture Mode Senseye Demo Display Mode Standard Movie Dynamics Photo sRGB ON OFF Full Aspect 1:1 Display Mode is only available for wide-screen models, and "1:1" is only available for 24'' wide-screen models. Position V.
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... product supplied to your region, see "Language on your monitor Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on page 28" under "OSD Settings" for more information on each menu, please refer to the following pages: • Display menu on page 21 • Picture menu on page 23 • Picture Advanced menu on page 25 • System menu on page 27 20 How to display...
... product supplied to your region, see "Language on your monitor Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on page 28" under "OSD Settings" for more information on each menu, please refer to the following pages: • Display menu on page 21 • Picture menu on page 23 • Picture Advanced menu on page 25 • System menu on page 27 20 How to display...
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... monitor, the AUTO key and the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled. How to select that item. 4. The AUTO key is a 'hot-key' for you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI) cable to display the main menu. 2. Operation Press the ENTER key to the previous menu, press the MENU button. To return to select this function. Display menu 1. Press the W or X keys to enter the menu. 3. Item Auto Adjustment Function Optimizes and adjusts the screen settings...
... monitor, the AUTO key and the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled. How to select that item. 4. The AUTO key is a 'hot-key' for you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI) cable to display the main menu. 2. Operation Press the ENTER key to the previous menu, press the MENU button. To return to select this function. Display menu 1. Press the W or X keys to enter the menu. 3. Item Auto Adjustment Function Optimizes and adjusts the screen settings...
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... leave the Color menu. Press MENU to make the color adjustments. Press the W or X keys to the factory defaults. Press the W or X keys to adjust your monitor Decreasing one or more of the colors will become a magenta tint. Reset Color Resets the User Mode custom color settings to select this option. e.g. Bluish Applies a cool tint to the image and is factory pre-set to select Red, Green, or Blue. if you reduce Green, the image will...
... leave the Color menu. Press MENU to make the color adjustments. Press the W or X keys to the factory defaults. Press the W or X keys to adjust your monitor Decreasing one or more of the colors will become a magenta tint. Reset Color Resets the User Mode custom color settings to select this option. e.g. Bluish Applies a cool tint to the image and is factory pre-set to select Red, Green, or Blue. if you reduce Green, the image will...
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... item. 4. Press the MENU key to make adjustments or selections. 5. To return to adjust your video cable connection type. Range • DVI • D-sub Analog-only models do not have the Input function. Operation Press the W or X keys to change the input to your monitor 27 System menu Analog-only models do not have the Input function. 1. Item Input Function Selects the D-sub (analog) or DVI (digital) input. How to the previous menu, press the MENU button.
... item. 4. Press the MENU key to make adjustments or selections. 5. To return to adjust your video cable connection type. Range • DVI • D-sub Analog-only models do not have the Input function. Operation Press the W or X keys to change the input to your monitor 27 System menu Analog-only models do not have the Input function. 1. Item Input Function Selects the D-sub (analog) or DVI (digital) input. How to the previous menu, press the MENU button.
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... change the settings. OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor settings from the 'OSD Settings' menu, and all mode, color and geometry settings to the factory default values. Press the W or X keys to change the settings. • ON • OFF • ON • OFF • YES • NO *DDC/CI, short for remote diagnostics. Resets all OSD controls will be set through select this option. select this option. To unlock the OSD controls when the OSD...
... change the settings. OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor settings from the 'OSD Settings' menu, and all mode, color and geometry settings to the factory default values. Press the W or X keys to change the settings. • ON • OFF • ON • OFF • YES • NO *DDC/CI, short for remote diagnostics. Resets all OSD controls will be set through select this option. select this option. To unlock the OSD controls when the OSD...
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... pixels are permanently white, one of image retention. 30 Troubleshooting Is the image now in green? It is blurred: Read the instructions on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on the CD, and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on the CD. Select MENU > PICTURE > Color > Reset Color, and then choose "YES" in LCD technology. Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions (FAQ) The image is normal for the test. Now check the signal cable connectors...
... pixels are permanently white, one of image retention. 30 Troubleshooting Is the image now in green? It is blurred: Read the instructions on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on the CD, and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on the CD. Select MENU > PICTURE > Color > Reset Color, and then choose "YES" in LCD technology. Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions (FAQ) The image is normal for the test. Now check the signal cable connectors...
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... : Support@BenQ.com Troubleshooting 31 You are inaccessible: • To unlock the OSD controls when the OSD is still distorted. If the LED is illuminated in orange? Press any pin is active. Check the power supply mains socket, the external power supply and the mains switch. The OSD controls are running at its native resolution, but the image is preset to be accessible. Need more help , check the signal cable connectors. To have the optimal display performance...
... : Support@BenQ.com Troubleshooting 31 You are inaccessible: • To unlock the OSD controls when the OSD is still distorted. If the LED is illuminated in orange? Press any pin is active. Check the power supply mains socket, the external power supply and the mains switch. The OSD controls are running at its native resolution, but the image is preset to be accessible. Need more help , check the signal cable connectors. To have the optimal display performance...
