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..., magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without obligation of BenQ Corporation to notify any person of BenQ Corporation. Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for your monitor Power Safety • The AC plug isolates this equipment from the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for ventilation. Always...
..., magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without obligation of BenQ Corporation to notify any person of BenQ Corporation. Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for your monitor Power Safety • The AC plug isolates this equipment from the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for ventilation. Always...
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... detach 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 Hot key mode ...18 Main menu mode ...19 Troubleshooting ...29 Frequently...
... detach 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 Hot key mode ...18 Main menu mode ...19 Troubleshooting ...29 Frequently...
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... of the stand arm, then push them back apart to do so. 1. 3. Attach the monitor base. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on a flat even surface. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your monitor hardware If the computer is turned on you must turn -on a flat clean padded surface...
... of the stand arm, then push them back apart to do so. 1. 3. Attach the monitor base. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on a flat even surface. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your monitor hardware If the computer is turned on you must turn -on a flat clean padded surface...
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... the computer video D-Sub socket. The digital video signals produce a superior quality picture than analog video signals. Plug one end of the DVI-D cable to the monitor DVI-D socket and the other end to the DVI-D port on your monitor hardware Do not connect the other end to a power outlet just yet. 2. Connect the PC video cable. Either Or 8 How to assemble your computer. (optional, not available for analog-only models) The DVI-D format is...
... the computer video D-Sub socket. The digital video signals produce a superior quality picture than analog video signals. Plug one end of the DVI-D cable to the monitor DVI-D socket and the other end to the DVI-D port on your monitor hardware Do not connect the other end to a power outlet just yet. 2. Connect the PC video cable. Either Or 8 How to assemble your computer. (optional, not available for analog-only models) The DVI-D format is...
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... product supplied for your monitor hardware 9 4. Picture may differ from your BenQ monitor on page 11 to assemble your region. How to install the monitor software. Position the cables together and reinsert the clip over them to and turn it on the monitor by squeezing the clip inwards as illustrated. Turn on the power. Route the cables via the cable clip. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power...
... product supplied for your monitor hardware 9 4. Picture may differ from your BenQ monitor on page 11 to assemble your region. How to install the monitor software. Position the cables together and reinsert the clip over them to and turn it on the monitor by squeezing the clip inwards as illustrated. Turn on the power. Route the cables via the cable clip. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power...
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... requirements, network policy settings may prevent you from your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, you must be logged on as an Administrator or as provided on your computer (after connecting the monitor to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software. Further details and step-by-step instructions for both an automatic (new) or upgrade (existing) installation follow to your computer is connected to select a monitor model. Furthermore, if...
... requirements, network policy settings may prevent you from your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, you must be logged on as an Administrator or as provided on your computer (after connecting the monitor to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software. Further details and step-by-step instructions for both an automatic (new) or upgrade (existing) installation follow to your computer is connected to select a monitor model. Furthermore, if...
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... never had another monitor connected to it displays the option to assemble your monitor hardware on page 7. You should not be following the instructions for How to an existing computer that the wizard has selected the correct name of your BenQ monitor Follow the prompts until it (and has monitor driver software installed), you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to upgrade the monitor on the computer...
... never had another monitor connected to it displays the option to assemble your monitor hardware on page 7. You should not be following the instructions for How to an existing computer that the wizard has selected the correct name of your BenQ monitor Follow the prompts until it (and has monitor driver software installed), you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to upgrade the monitor on the computer...
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.... Installing monitor driver software involves selecting an appropriate information file (.inf) on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for Windows XP and Windows Vista Operating System (OS). Getting the most from the CD. How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on your model may well function perfectly with other versions of Windows, however, as compatible...
.... Installing monitor driver software involves selecting an appropriate information file (.inf) on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for Windows XP and Windows Vista Operating System (OS). Getting the most from the CD. How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on your model may well function perfectly with other versions of Windows, however, as compatible...
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.... 9. Click Close. The Generic PnP Monitor Properties window will display. 2. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option 'Browse my computer for your computer. 10. Select Display Settings from the example above depending upon your BenQ monitor Open Display Settings. Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to restart Windows Vista, as the BenQ LCD monitor drivers will operate immediately with no...
.... 9. Click Close. The Generic PnP Monitor Properties window will display. 2. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option 'Browse my computer for your computer. 10. Select Display Settings from the example above depending upon your BenQ monitor Open Display Settings. Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to restart Windows Vista, as the BenQ LCD monitor drivers will operate immediately with no...
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.... The Monitor Properties window will close the wizard and return you . Getting the most from a list or specific location' and click Next. 8. Open Display Properties. In Windows XP version, Control Panel is listed as the BenQ LCD monitor drivers will display. 3. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. Check the option 'Install from your monitor model. 9. This will close the Display Properties windows. Select (single-click) the correct name of these instructions. 5.
.... The Monitor Properties window will close the wizard and return you . Getting the most from a list or specific location' and click Next. 8. Open Display Properties. In Windows XP version, Control Panel is listed as the BenQ LCD monitor drivers will display. 3. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. Check the option 'Install from your monitor model. 9. This will close the Display Properties windows. Select (single-click) the correct name of these instructions. 5.
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... displays. 2. When you connect a digital video output using geometry menu items. To assist you in this endeavour, BenQ has provided a screen test image utility which you notice a horizontal noise, press the W or X keys to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. 6. Run the test program auto.exe from an analog (D-Sub) input is set to the native resolution of the monitor when you use to check for screen color, grayscale and line gradient display...
... displays. 2. When you connect a digital video output using geometry menu items. To assist you in this endeavour, BenQ has provided a screen test image utility which you notice a horizontal noise, press the W or X keys to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. 6. Run the test program auto.exe from an analog (D-Sub) input is set to the native resolution of the monitor when you use to check for screen color, grayscale and line gradient display...
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... models with DVI inputs, this key is the hot key for Input. 6. The key is not currently displaying. How to the previous menu or exit OSD. 3. 6. W /Mode key: For Left/Decrease adjustment. OSD = On Screen Display. The hot-keys will display a graduated scale for Brightness and Contrast. 5. "AUTO": Adjust vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 2. See Hot key mode on or off. How to adjust your monitor 17 X /Contrast/Brightness key: For Right/Increase adjustment. "Power": Turn...
... models with DVI inputs, this key is the hot key for Input. 6. The key is not currently displaying. How to the previous menu or exit OSD. 3. 6. W /Mode key: For Left/Decrease adjustment. OSD = On Screen Display. The hot-keys will display a graduated scale for Brightness and Contrast. 5. "AUTO": Adjust vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 2. See Hot key mode on or off. How to adjust your monitor 17 X /Contrast/Brightness key: For Right/Increase adjustment. "Power": Turn...
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... to display the Brightness and Contrast indicators. Mode hot key Press the W key continually to switch between the 5 modes for analog-only models) Press the ENTER key to toggle between different PC video signal inputs that may be connected to your monitor The setting will take effect immediately. To exit, press the MENU key. See also Input on -screen. Input hot key (not available for the main window, including...
... to display the Brightness and Contrast indicators. Mode hot key Press the W key continually to switch between the 5 modes for analog-only models) Press the ENTER key to toggle between different PC video signal inputs that may be connected to your monitor The setting will take effect immediately. To exit, press the MENU key. See also Input on -screen. Input hot key (not available for the main window, including...
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Picture 3. The OSD menu languages may differ from the product supplied to your region, see "Language on your monitor 19 System Use the W (left) or X (right) keys to highlight a menu item, and press the ENTER key to the following main OSD menu. 1 2 3 4 There are four main OSD menus: 1. Picture Advanced 4. Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on page 27" under "OSD Settings" for more...
Picture 3. The OSD menu languages may differ from the product supplied to your region, see "Language on your monitor 19 System Use the W (left) or X (right) keys to highlight a menu item, and press the ENTER key to the following main OSD menu. 1 2 3 4 There are four main OSD menus: 1. Picture Advanced 4. Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on page 27" under "OSD Settings" for more...
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... to adjust your monitor Item Auto Adjustment Function Optimizes and adjusts the screen settings automatically for this option and make adjustments or selections. 5. Range When you . The AUTO key is a 'hot-key' for you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI) cable to your monitor, the AUTO key and the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled. 20 How to make adjustment. Press the MENU key to the previous menu, press the MENU key. To return to display the main menu. 2. Operation...
... to adjust your monitor Item Auto Adjustment Function Optimizes and adjusts the screen settings automatically for this option and make adjustments or selections. 5. Range When you . The AUTO key is a 'hot-key' for you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI) cable to your monitor, the AUTO key and the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled. 20 How to make adjustment. Press the MENU key to the previous menu, press the MENU key. To return to display the main menu. 2. Operation...
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... white color. Reset Color Resets the User Mode custom color settings to adjust your monitor 23 How to the factory defaults. User Mode Tailors the image color tint. e.g. If you reduce the Blue level the image will become a magenta tint. Press the W or X keys to select Red, Green, or Blue. Reddish Applies a warm tint to the news print standard white color. if you reduce Green, the image will gradually take on the color tint of an input visual signal...
... white color. Reset Color Resets the User Mode custom color settings to adjust your monitor 23 How to the factory defaults. User Mode Tailors the image color tint. e.g. If you reduce the Blue level the image will become a magenta tint. Press the W or X keys to select Red, Green, or Blue. Reddish Applies a warm tint to the news print standard white color. if you reduce Green, the image will gradually take on the color tint of an input visual signal...
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... selected mode from Picture Mode. Scales the input image to adjust your monitor 25 The input image is displayed without geometric distortion. • Full - How to fill the screen. The screen will be displayed without geometric distortion filling as possible. Senseye Demo (available when the Picture Mode is set to Photo, Dynamics, or Movie) Display Mode Displays the preview of screen images under the specified mode. Press the W or X keys to change the settings...
... selected mode from Picture Mode. Scales the input image to adjust your monitor 25 The input image is displayed without geometric distortion. • Full - How to fill the screen. The screen will be displayed without geometric distortion filling as possible. Senseye Demo (available when the Picture Mode is set to Photo, Dynamics, or Movie) Display Mode Displays the preview of screen images under the specified mode. Press the W or X keys to change the settings...
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... developed by Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). Press MENU to Reset All monitor property settings. Information Displays the current Press the ENTER key to leave the OSD Settings menu. Resets all OSD controls will be disabled. To unlock the OSD controls when the OSD is activated, the OSD controls and hotkey operations will be accessible. Press the ENTER key to enter the 'OSD Lock' option and make changes. DDC/CI capability allows monitor controls to be...
... developed by Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). Press MENU to Reset All monitor property settings. Information Displays the current Press the ENTER key to leave the OSD Settings menu. Resets all OSD controls will be disabled. To unlock the OSD controls when the OSD is activated, the OSD controls and hotkey operations will be accessible. Press the ENTER key to enter the 'OSD Lock' option and make changes. DDC/CI capability allows monitor controls to be...
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... in the "Adjusting the refresh rate" section on the display illuminated in extension cables. Select MENU > PICTURE > Color > Reset Color, and then choose "YES" in the "Caution" message box to reset the color settings to one of several pixels is permanently black, one or more pixels are permanently red, green, blue or another color. • Clean the LCD screen. • Cycle power on the screen, this monitor does not support, please change the setting to the factory defaults. No image can be...
... in the "Adjusting the refresh rate" section on the display illuminated in extension cables. Select MENU > PICTURE > Color > Reset Color, and then choose "YES" in the "Caution" message box to reset the color settings to one of several pixels is permanently black, one or more pixels are permanently red, green, blue or another color. • Clean the LCD screen. • Cycle power on the screen, this monitor does not support, please change the setting to the factory defaults. No image can be...
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.... The OSD controls are running at its native resolution. The image is distorted, flashes or flickers: Read the instructions on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on the CD, and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make changes. • Alternatively, you can use the W or X keys to get necessary support. If that does not help ? Check the power supply mains socket, the external power supply and the mains switch. If the LED is preset...
.... The OSD controls are running at its native resolution. The image is distorted, flashes or flickers: Read the instructions on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on the CD, and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make changes. • Alternatively, you can use the W or X keys to get necessary support. If that does not help ? Check the power supply mains socket, the external power supply and the mains switch. If the LED is preset...