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LCD Monitor User Manual GL950A / GL950AM G950A / G950AM GL951A / GL951AM / G951A G955A GL2250 / GL2250M / GL2250HM / GL2250TM G2250 / G2250HM G2255A / G2255 G2251M / G2251TM GL2450 / GL2450M / GL2450HM G2450 / G2450HM GL2750HM / G2750 / G2750HM
LCD Monitor User Manual GL950A / GL950AM G950A / G950AM GL951A / GL951AM / G951A G955A GL2250 / GL2250M / GL2250HM / GL2250TM G2250 / G2250HM G2255A / G2255 G2251M / G2251TM GL2450 / GL2450M / GL2450HM G2450 / G2450HM GL2750HM / G2750 / G2750HM
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..., mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without obligation of BenQ Corporation to time in any liquid, aerosol or glass cleaners. • Slots and openings on the marked label. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to H03VV-F or H05VV-F, 2G or 3G, 0.75mm2 ... of such revision or changes. Avoid using any form or by BenQ Corporation. If you to service this product. Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for ventilation. Your monitor should never be placed near the equipment and be easily accessible. ...
..., mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without obligation of BenQ Corporation to time in any liquid, aerosol or glass cleaners. • Slots and openings on the marked label. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to H03VV-F or H05VV-F, 2G or 3G, 0.75mm2 ... of such revision or changes. Avoid using any form or by BenQ Corporation. If you to service this product. Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for ventilation. Your monitor should never be placed near the equipment and be easily accessible. ...
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...Getting to know your monitor 7 Front view ...7 Back view ...7 How to assemble your monitor hardware 9 How to detach the base ...13 Using the monitor wall mounting kit 14 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 15 How to install the monitor on a new computer 16 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing ...computer 18 How to install on Windows 7 system 19 How to install on Windows Vista systems 20 Picture optimization ...21 How to adjust your monitor 22 The control...
...Getting to know your monitor 7 Front view ...7 Back view ...7 How to assemble your monitor hardware 9 How to detach the base ...13 Using the monitor wall mounting kit 14 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 15 How to install the monitor on a new computer 16 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing ...computer 18 How to install on Windows 7 system 19 How to install on Windows Vista systems 20 Picture optimization ...21 How to adjust your monitor 22 The control...
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BenQ LCD Monitor Monitor Stand (for models without height adjustment stand) Monitor Base (for models without height adjustment stand) Monitor Base (for models with height adjustment stand) Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.) Getting started When unpacking please check you have the following items. If any are missing or damaged, please contact the place of purchase for a replacement. Getting started 5
BenQ LCD Monitor Monitor Stand (for models without height adjustment stand) Monitor Base (for models without height adjustment stand) Monitor Base (for models with height adjustment stand) Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.) Getting started When unpacking please check you have the following items. If any are missing or damaged, please contact the place of purchase for a replacement. Getting started 5
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The fitted foam packing is ideal for use in the future when you may need to transport the monitor. Always keep the product and accessories out of reach of small children. 6 Getting started Video Cable: D-Sub Video Cable: DVI-D (Optional accessory for models with DVI inputs, sold separately) Video Cable: HDMI (Optional accessory for models with HDMI inputs, sold separately) Audio Cable (Optional accessory for models with speakers) Consider keeping the box and packaging in storage for protecting the monitor during transport.
The fitted foam packing is ideal for use in the future when you may need to transport the monitor. Always keep the product and accessories out of reach of small children. 6 Getting started Video Cable: D-Sub Video Cable: DVI-D (Optional accessory for models with DVI inputs, sold separately) Video Cable: HDMI (Optional accessory for models with HDMI inputs, sold separately) Audio Cable (Optional accessory for models with speakers) Consider keeping the box and packaging in storage for protecting the monitor during transport.
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Getting to know your monitor 7 Kensington lock slot 4 5 • Above diagram may differ from product supplied for models with speakers) 4. Input and output ports (vary by model, see Input and output ports on the model. • Picture may vary depending on page 8) 5. Power button 2 Back view 3 3 3. Speakers (for your region. Control buttons 1 2. Getting to know your monitor Front view 1.
Getting to know your monitor 7 Kensington lock slot 4 5 • Above diagram may differ from product supplied for models with speakers) 4. Input and output ports (vary by model, see Input and output ports on the model. • Picture may vary depending on page 8) 5. Power button 2 Back view 3 3 3. Speakers (for your region. Control buttons 1 2. Getting to know your monitor Front view 1.
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Audio Line In 1 23 4 5 6 Models with analog-only inputs and speakers 6. Headphone jack 4. AC power input jack 2. DVI-D socket 1 23 56 Models with dual inputs and speakers 3. D-Sub socket 1 23 6 Models with dual inputs 1 56 Models with HDMI inputs 1. HDMI socket 5. Input and output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending on your monitor Models with analog-only inputs 1 6 8 Getting to know your purchased model.
Audio Line In 1 23 4 5 6 Models with analog-only inputs and speakers 6. Headphone jack 4. AC power input jack 2. DVI-D socket 1 23 56 Models with dual inputs and speakers 3. D-Sub socket 1 23 6 Models with dual inputs 1 56 Models with HDMI inputs 1. HDMI socket 5. Input and output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending on your monitor Models with analog-only inputs 1 6 8 Getting to know your purchased model.
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...output jacks may vary depending on a flat clean padded surface. Gently lay the screen face down on the purchased model. 1. Attach the monitor stand to the monitor base as illustrated until instructed to do so. • The following illustrations are for your reference only. Gently attempt to pull them ...together until they have properly engaged. Placing the screen surface on an object like the monitor packaging bag on the desk for details on hardware installation. • If the computer is turned on you must turn -on your desk...
...output jacks may vary depending on a flat clean padded surface. Gently lay the screen face down on the purchased model. 1. Attach the monitor stand to the monitor base as illustrated until instructed to do so. • The following illustrations are for your reference only. Gently attempt to pull them ...together until they have properly engaged. Placing the screen surface on an object like the monitor packaging bag on the desk for details on hardware installation. • If the computer is turned on you must turn -on your desk...
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If the screen size is 27 inches, follow the illustrations on the right to assemble your monitor hardware Gently attempt to pull them back apart to check that they have properly engaged. 2 1 4 5 3 You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources. -5O~ +15O 10 How to attach the monitor stand and the base.
If the screen size is 27 inches, follow the illustrations on the right to assemble your monitor hardware Gently attempt to pull them back apart to check that they have properly engaged. 2 1 4 5 3 You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources. -5O~ +15O 10 How to attach the monitor stand and the base.
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... socket. Good quality: D-Sub The video cables included in which both DVI-D cable and D-Sub cable on the monitor. To Connect the DVI-D Cable Connect the plug of the two HDMI ports on the same PC. The only case in your package and the ... depending on the rear of the D-Sub cable (at the end without the ferrite filter) to the monitor video socket. To Connect the D-Sub Cable Connect the plug of the monitor (Line In) and your monitor hardware 11 Connect the audio cable (for analog-only models). Either Or Or How to the computer...
... socket. Good quality: D-Sub The video cables included in which both DVI-D cable and D-Sub cable on the monitor. To Connect the DVI-D Cable Connect the plug of the two HDMI ports on the same PC. The only case in your package and the ... depending on the rear of the D-Sub cable (at the end without the ferrite filter) to the monitor video socket. To Connect the D-Sub Cable Connect the plug of the monitor (Line In) and your monitor hardware 11 Connect the audio cable (for analog-only models). Either Or Or How to the computer...
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... the most from product supplied for details. 4. Connect the power cable to install the monitor software. Turn on page 8 for your region. Plug one end of the power cord...monitor. Location of the Line In and headphone jacks may connect headphones to the headphone jack found next to the Line In jack of the product, we recommend that you use your computer's power management function. 12 How to assemble your BenQ monitor... on the rear of the monitor. Do not connect the other end of the power cord into...
... the most from product supplied for details. 4. Connect the power cable to install the monitor software. Turn on page 8 for your region. Plug one end of the power cord...monitor. Location of the Line In and headphone jacks may connect headphones to the headphone jack found next to the Line In jack of the product, we recommend that you use your computer's power management function. 12 How to assemble your BenQ monitor... on the rear of the monitor. Do not connect the other end of the power cord into...
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.... Placing the screen surface on an object like a towel on the right to detach the monitor base. 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 How to the monitor. Then pull the monitor stand backward away from the monitor stand arm. Insert a pointed object such as a screwdriver to detach the base 1. If the screen size is 27 ...inches, follow the illustration on the desk for padding, before unplugging the power cable. Turn off the computer before unplugging the monitor signal cable. Please be careful to prevent damage to assemble your desk and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will ...
.... Placing the screen surface on an object like a towel on the right to detach the monitor base. 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 How to the monitor. Then pull the monitor stand backward away from the monitor stand arm. Insert a pointed object such as a screwdriver to detach the base 1. If the screen size is 27 ...inches, follow the illustration on the desk for padding, before unplugging the power cable. Turn off the computer before unplugging the monitor signal cable. Please be careful to prevent damage to assemble your desk and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will ...
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...the instruction manuals of a wall mount bracket. Before starting to support the weight of the monitor. • Turn off the monitor and the power before disconnecting the cables from the LCD monitor. 1. Detach the monitor base as instructed in How to detach the base on the stand in the future, ... page 13. In case you purchased to complete the installation. 1 2 1 2 14 How to assemble your monitor hardware Using the monitor wall mounting kit The back of your LCD monitor has a VESA standard mount with flat surface. • Ensure that the wall material is 27 inches, follow the...
...the instruction manuals of a wall mount bracket. Before starting to support the weight of the monitor. • Turn off the monitor and the power before disconnecting the cables from the LCD monitor. 1. Detach the monitor base as instructed in How to detach the base on the stand in the future, ... page 13. In case you purchased to complete the installation. 1 2 1 2 14 How to assemble your monitor hardware Using the monitor wall mounting kit The back of your LCD monitor has a VESA standard mount with flat surface. • Ensure that the wall material is 27 inches, follow the...
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... security access requirements, network policy settings may prevent you from installing software on your BenQ LCD Monitor will launch its Found New Hardware wizard. These circumstances relate to select a monitor model. Follow the wizard instructions until it asks you to which version of Microsoft ... to the specification label on the back of the Administrators group in order to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most from your computer), Windows will automatically recognize the new (or different) hardware...
... security access requirements, network policy settings may prevent you from installing software on your BenQ LCD Monitor will launch its Found New Hardware wizard. These circumstances relate to select a monitor model. Follow the wizard instructions until it asks you to which version of Microsoft ... to the specification label on the back of the Administrators group in order to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most from your computer), Windows will automatically recognize the new (or different) hardware...
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...ROM drives (uncheck all others) and click Next. 5. Follow the prompts until it (and has monitor driver software installed), you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to assemble your monitor hardware on the computer. 3. Check the option for my device option, and click Next. 4. ...G2250 G2250HM G2251M / G2251TM G2255A G2255 GL2450 / GL2450M GL2450HM G2450 G2450HM 16 Getting the most from your monitor and click Next. 6. How to install the monitor on a new computer This instruction details the procedure for selecting and installing the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software on a new computer...
...ROM drives (uncheck all others) and click Next. 5. Follow the prompts until it (and has monitor driver software installed), you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to assemble your monitor hardware on the computer. 3. Check the option for my device option, and click Next. 4. ...G2250 G2250HM G2251M / G2251TM G2255A G2255 GL2450 / GL2450M GL2450HM G2450 G2450HM 16 Getting the most from your monitor and click Next. 6. How to install the monitor on a new computer This instruction details the procedure for selecting and installing the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software on a new computer...
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Driver files GL2750H G2750 G2750H GL2750HM G2750 G2750HM Suitable models Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 17
Driver files GL2750H G2750 G2750H GL2750HM G2750 G2750HM Suitable models Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 17
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... you have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your Microsoft Windows computer. The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well function perfectly with other versions of Windows, however, as compatible for manually updating the ...existing monitor driver software on your BenQ monitor How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for Windows Vista and Windows 7 Operating System (OS...
... you have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your Microsoft Windows computer. The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well function perfectly with other versions of Windows, however, as compatible for manually updating the ...existing monitor driver software on your BenQ monitor How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for Windows Vista and Windows 7 Operating System (OS...
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...select Personalize, Display, Devices and Printers, and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu. 2. Click the Hardware tab. 4. Getting the most from the menu. 3. Select Properties from your BenQ monitor 19 Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Select the correct... folder name of your monitor from provided driver list, and click Next. Click Close. Click Generic PnP Monitor, and then the Properties button. 5. In the...
...select Personalize, Display, Devices and Printers, and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu. 2. Click the Hardware tab. 4. Getting the most from the menu. 3. Select Properties from your BenQ monitor 19 Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Select the correct... folder name of your monitor from provided driver list, and click Next. Click Close. Click Generic PnP Monitor, and then the Properties button. 5. In the...
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...Click Continue in the prompted User Account Control window. 5. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. Select the correct folder name of your monitor from the popup menu. Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. it may be prompted to your... the driver update is the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive). This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to restart your BenQ monitor How to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. 20 Getting the most from the Personalize appearance...
...Click Continue in the prompted User Account Control window. 5. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. Select the correct folder name of your monitor from the popup menu. Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. it may be prompted to your... the driver update is the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive). This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to restart your BenQ monitor How to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. 20 Getting the most from the Personalize appearance...
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... lines), press the or keys to use auto.exe. If 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 run auto.exe, a test pattern displays. 2. Press the AUTO key on your computer is to select Pixel... Clock and press the ENTER key. Press the MENU key to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. Picture optimization 21 However, we recommend that the connected graphic card on the...
... lines), press the or keys to use auto.exe. If 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 run auto.exe, a test pattern displays. 2. Press the AUTO key on your computer is to select Pixel... Clock and press the ENTER key. Press the MENU key to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. Picture optimization 21 However, we recommend that the connected graphic card on the...