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...of any kind into any language or computer language, in the contents hereof without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation. Always unplug your monitor. Your monitor should be used. Care And Cleaning • Cleaning. They must be operated from the type of power ... power disconnect device for servicing. 2 If you to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for your monitor from the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for pluggable ...
...of any kind into any language or computer language, in the contents hereof without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation. Always unplug your monitor. Your monitor should be used. Care And Cleaning • Cleaning. They must be operated from the type of power ... power disconnect device for servicing. 2 If you to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for your monitor from the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for pluggable ...
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... Getting started ...4 Getting to know your monitor 6 Front view ...6 Back view ...6 How to assemble your monitor hardware 7 How to 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... How to install on Windows Vista systems 15 How to install on Windows XP system 16 Picture optimization ...17 How to adjust your monitor 18 The control panel ...18 Hot key mode ...19 Main menu mode 20 Troubleshooting ...30 Frequently asked questions (FAQ 30 Need more help...
... Getting started ...4 Getting to know your monitor 6 Front view ...6 Back view ...6 How to assemble your monitor hardware 7 How to 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... How to install on Windows Vista systems 15 How to install on Windows XP system 16 Picture optimization ...17 How to adjust your monitor 18 The control panel ...18 Hot key mode ...19 Main menu mode 20 Troubleshooting ...30 Frequently asked questions (FAQ 30 Need more help...
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BenQ LCD Monitor Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for a replacement. 1. Getting started When unpacking please check you have the following items. If any are missing or damaged, please contact the place of purchase for your region) Signal Cable: D-Sub 4 Getting started
BenQ LCD Monitor Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for a replacement. 1. Getting started When unpacking please check you have the following items. If any are missing or damaged, please contact the place of purchase for your region) Signal Cable: D-Sub 4 Getting started
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Signal Cable: DVI-D (optional accessory for models with DVI inputs, sold separately) Consider keeping the box and packaging in storage for protecting the monitor during transport. Getting started 5 The fitted foam packing is ideal for use in the future when you may need to transport the monitor.
Signal Cable: DVI-D (optional accessory for models with DVI inputs, sold separately) Consider keeping the box and packaging in storage for protecting the monitor during transport. Getting started 5 The fitted foam packing is ideal for use in the future when you may need to transport the monitor.
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D-Sub input socket 6 Getting to know your monitor Front view Back view 1. DVI-D input socket (Analog-only models do not have the DVI-D input socket) 3. Getting to know your monitor AC power input jack 2. 2.
D-Sub input socket 6 Getting to know your monitor Front view Back view 1. DVI-D input socket (Analog-only models do not have the DVI-D input socket) 3. Getting to know your monitor AC power input jack 2. 2.
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...a flat even surface. Please be careful to prevent damage to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources. 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 check that they click and lock into place.... Orient and align the stand base socket with the end of the monitor. Attach the monitor base. How to the monitor until they have properly engaged. Gently lay the screen face down on the power to assemble your desk and placing a ...
...a flat even surface. Please be careful to prevent damage to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources. 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 check that they click and lock into place.... Orient and align the stand base socket with the end of the monitor. Attach the monitor base. How to the monitor until they have properly engaged. Gently lay the screen face down on the power to assemble your desk and placing a ...
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... socket. 2. The only case in which both DVI-D cable and D-Sub cable on your monitor hardware Connect the other plug of the monitor. Tighten all finger screws to the DVI-D port on the same PC. Connect the power cable to the computer video D-Sub socket. The digital video ... to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use both cables can be used for direct digital connection between source video and digital LCD monitors or projectors. Either Or 8 How to assemble your computer. (optional, not available for analog-only models) The DVI-D format is used is if they are...
... socket. 2. The only case in which both DVI-D cable and D-Sub cable on your monitor hardware Connect the other plug of the monitor. Tighten all finger screws to the DVI-D port on the same PC. Connect the power cable to the computer video D-Sub socket. The digital video ... to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use both cables can be used for direct digital connection between source video and digital LCD monitors or projectors. Either Or 8 How to assemble your computer. (optional, not available for analog-only models) The DVI-D format is used is if they are...
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Route the cables via the cable clip. Picture may differ from your BenQ monitor on page 11 to assemble your region. How to install the monitor software. Release the cable retaining clip by pressing the power key. Turn on the power. Position the cables together and reinsert the clip ...them to and turn it on the computer too, and follow the instructions in place behind the monitor stand. 5. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the monitor by squeezing the clip inwards as illustrated. Connect-to retain the cables neatly in Section 4: ...
Route the cables via the cable clip. Picture may differ from your BenQ monitor on page 11 to assemble your region. How to install the monitor software. Release the cable retaining clip by pressing the power key. Turn on the power. Position the cables together and reinsert the clip ...them to and turn it on the computer too, and follow the instructions in place behind the monitor stand. 5. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the monitor by squeezing the clip inwards as illustrated. Connect-to retain the cables neatly in Section 4: ...
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...substrate voiding your warranty. Press the locking clips to detach the monitor base from the monitor stand arm. 10 How to assemble your desk and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. Please be careful to prevent damage to ...detach the stand base 1. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on a flat clean padded surface. 2. Placing the screen...
...substrate voiding your warranty. Press the locking clips to detach the monitor base from the monitor stand arm. 10 How to assemble your desk and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. Please be careful to prevent damage to ...detach the stand base 1. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on a flat clean padded surface. 2. Placing the screen...
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... or upgrade (existing) installation follow to select a monitor model. Getting the most benefit from your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, you need to follow . The circumstances under which you connect and install your BenQ monitor 11 Follow the wizard instructions until it asks you..., and whether you are connecting the monitor and installing the software onto a new computer (without existing monitor driver software), or whether you from your BenQ LCD Monitor will determine which process you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as provided on your computer...
... or upgrade (existing) installation follow to select a monitor model. Getting the most benefit from your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, you need to follow . The circumstances under which you connect and install your BenQ monitor 11 Follow the wizard instructions until it asks you..., and whether you are connecting the monitor and installing the software onto a new computer (without existing monitor driver software), or whether you from your BenQ LCD Monitor will determine which process you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as provided on your computer...
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... the procedure for which has never had another monitor connected to it (and has monitor driver software installed), you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to an existing computer that the wizard has selected the correct name of your monitor and click Next. 6. If you should instead...following the instructions for How to upgrade the monitor on the computer. 3. Look to confirm that has already had a monitor driver installed before , and for selecting and installing the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software on a new computer which the BenQ LCD Monitor is only suitable for a computer which ...
... the procedure for which has never had another monitor connected to it (and has monitor driver software installed), you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to an existing computer that the wizard has selected the correct name of your monitor and click Next. 6. If you should instead...following the instructions for How to upgrade the monitor on the computer. 3. Look to confirm that has already had a monitor driver installed before , and for selecting and installing the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software on a new computer which the BenQ LCD Monitor is only suitable for a computer which ...
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...task and guide you have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your BenQ monitor 13 It is currently tested as at the time of writing, BenQ has done no testing of this driver on other versions of Windows and cannot guarantee its ...operation on those systems. Installing monitor driver software involves selecting an appropriate information file (.inf) on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for the particular model monitor you through the file selection and installation process. See: • How to ...
...task and guide you have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your BenQ monitor 13 It is currently tested as at the time of writing, BenQ has done no testing of this driver on other versions of Windows and cannot guarantee its ...operation on those systems. Installing monitor driver software involves selecting an appropriate information file (.inf) on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for the particular model monitor you through the file selection and installation process. See: • How to ...
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..., Display, Devices and Printers, and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu. 2. You may differ from your BenQ monitor How to your computer. 9. The drive letter for driver software. 7. This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to install on the computer. 6. Click Browse and navigate ...\ (where d is complete. 14 Getting the most from the example above depending upon your CD drive may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc. 8. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system (selected models only) 1. Open Display Properties.
..., Display, Devices and Printers, and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu. 2. You may differ from your BenQ monitor How to your computer. 9. The drive letter for driver software. 7. This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to install on the computer. 6. Click Browse and navigate ...\ (where d is complete. 14 Getting the most from the example above depending upon your CD drive may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc. 8. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system (selected models only) 1. Open Display Properties.
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... Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. it may be prompted to restart your monitor from the popup menu. Click Close. Open Display Settings. Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. Right-click the desktop and select Personalize from provided driver list,...d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. The Display Settings window will display. 3. This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your BenQ monitor 15 How to install on the computer. 7. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1.
... Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. it may be prompted to restart your monitor from the popup menu. Click Close. Open Display Settings. Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. Right-click the desktop and select Personalize from provided driver list,...d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. The Display Settings window will display. 3. This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your BenQ monitor 15 How to install on the computer. 7. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1.
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... it will close the Display Properties windows. You may be selected for drives and the BenQ LCD Monitor CD inserted in Control Panel. Click the Monitor tab and select the 'Plug and Play Monitor' from provided driver list on the computer you . 4. The Hardware Update Wizard will... Update Driver button. The Monitor Properties window will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your new monitor, the proper drivers are already installed, and you need to the Monitor Properties window. 11. Check the option 'Search for your BenQ monitor Select (single-click) the...
... it will close the Display Properties windows. You may be selected for drives and the BenQ LCD Monitor CD inserted in Control Panel. Click the Monitor tab and select the 'Plug and Play Monitor' from provided driver list on the computer you . 4. The Hardware Update Wizard will... Update Driver button. The Monitor Properties window will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your new monitor, the proper drivers are already installed, and you need to the Monitor Properties window. 11. Check the option 'Search for your BenQ monitor Select (single-click) the...
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... and press the ENTER key to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. 6. Then press the W or X keys to enter the menu. 5. Please ensure that 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 use to check for screen color, grayscale and line gradient display. 1. If you notice a vertical noise (like a curtain effect-shimmering of the monitor when you notice a horizontal noise, press the W or X keys to the screen. If you use the AUTO key function. 5. Press the AUTO key...
... and press the ENTER key to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. 6. Then press the W or X keys to enter the menu. 5. Please ensure that 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 use to check for screen color, grayscale and line gradient display. 1. If you notice a vertical noise (like a curtain effect-shimmering of the monitor when you notice a horizontal noise, press the W or X keys to the screen. If you use the AUTO key function. 5. Press the AUTO key...
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... 1. "ENTER" key: Enter sub menus and select items. For models with DVI inputs, this key is the hot key for Input. 6. How to adjust your monitor The key is also the hot key for Mode. 4. OSD = On Screen Display. See Hot key mode on or off. X /Contrast/Brightness key: For Right...
... 1. "ENTER" key: Enter sub menus and select items. For models with DVI inputs, this key is the hot key for Input. 6. How to adjust your monitor The key is also the hot key for Mode. 4. OSD = On Screen Display. See Hot key mode on or off. X /Contrast/Brightness key: For Right...
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...effect immediately. To exit, press the MENU key. Mode hot key Press the W key continually to select Brightness or Contrast. Hot key mode The monitor keys perform as hotkeys to provide direct access to particular functions whenever the menu isn't currently displaying on page 25. Further press the the W or...between the 6 modes for analog-only models) Press the ENTER key to toggle between different PC video signal inputs that may be connected to your monitor 19 See also Picture Mode on -screen. See also Input on page 27. Input hot key (not available for the main window, including Standard,...
...effect immediately. To exit, press the MENU key. Mode hot key Press the W key continually to select Brightness or Contrast. Hot key mode The monitor keys perform as hotkeys to provide direct access to particular functions whenever the menu isn't currently displaying on page 25. Further press the the W or...between the 6 modes for analog-only models) Press the ENTER key to toggle between different PC video signal inputs that may be connected to your monitor 19 See also Picture Mode on -screen. See also Input on page 27. Input hot key (not available for the main window, including Standard,...
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... pages: • Display menu on page 21 • Picture menu on page 23 • Picture Advanced menu on page 25 • System menu on your monitor. Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to enter the Menu item settings. Press the MENU key to adjust your.... 1 2 3 4 There are four main OSD menus: 1. Display 2. Picture Advanced 4. For more details. Picture 3. The OSD menu languages may differ from the product supplied to your monitor
... pages: • Display menu on page 21 • Picture menu on page 23 • Picture Advanced menu on page 25 • System menu on your monitor. Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to enter the Menu item settings. Press the MENU key to adjust your.... 1 2 3 4 There are four main OSD menus: 1. Display 2. Picture Advanced 4. For more details. Picture 3. The OSD menu languages may differ from the product supplied to your monitor