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... or top of power available, consult your monitor from the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as opening or removing covers may be blocked or covered. All rights reserved. Care And Cleaning • Cleaning. Your monitor should be placed near or over a radiator or heat source, or in a built-in any form or by BenQ Corporation. Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and...
... or top of power available, consult your monitor from the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as opening or removing covers may be blocked or covered. All rights reserved. Care And Cleaning • Cleaning. Your monitor should be placed near or over a radiator or heat source, or in a built-in any form or by BenQ Corporation. Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and...
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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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... the monitor stand arm upwards clear of the stand arm, then push them back apart to assemble your desk and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your desk will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. You should position the monitor and angle the screen to the monitor. Do not plug...
... the monitor stand arm upwards clear of the stand arm, then push them back apart to assemble your desk and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your desk will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. You should position the monitor and angle the screen to the monitor. Do not plug...
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... screws to the monitor video jack. Connect the PC video cable. Do not use . 3. The digital video signals produce a superior quality picture than analog video signals. Connect the other end to the computer video D-Sub jack. Plug one end of the DVI-D cable to the monitor DVI-D jack and the other end of the HDMI cable 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. 2. Connect...
... screws to the monitor video jack. Connect the PC video cable. Do not use . 3. The digital video signals produce a superior quality picture than analog video signals. Connect the other end to the computer video D-Sub jack. Plug one end of the DVI-D cable to the monitor DVI-D jack and the other end of the HDMI cable 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. 2. Connect...
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... power cord into a power outlet and turn -on page 11 to retain the cables neatly in Section 4: Getting the most from product supplied for your region. Release the cable retaining clip by pressing the power key. Picture may differ from your monitor hardware 9 How to and turn it on the computer too, and follow the instructions in place behind the monitor stand. 5. Connect-to assemble your BenQ monitor...
... power cord into a power outlet and turn -on page 11 to retain the cables neatly in Section 4: Getting the most from product supplied for your region. Release the cable retaining clip by pressing the power key. Picture may differ from your monitor hardware 9 How to and turn it on the computer too, and follow the instructions in place behind the monitor stand. 5. Connect-to assemble your BenQ monitor...
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... button, insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM and select the appropriate monitor model. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most from installing software on page 13 If you connect and install your computer is connected to install the monitor driver software. Furthermore, if your BenQ LCD Monitor will launch its Found New Hardware wizard. Getting the most benefit from your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software...
... button, insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM and select the appropriate monitor model. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most from installing software on page 13 If you connect and install your computer is connected to install the monitor driver software. Furthermore, if your BenQ LCD Monitor will launch its Found New Hardware wizard. Getting the most benefit from your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software...
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... should instead be 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. Check the option for my device option, and click Next. 4. You should not be following the instructions for How to upgrade the monitor on page 7. Restart...
... should instead be 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. Check the option for my device option, and click Next. 4. You should not be following the instructions for How to upgrade the monitor on page 7. Restart...
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... model monitor you through the file selection and installation process. It is currently tested as at the time of writing, BenQ has done no testing of this driver on other versions of Windows, however, as compatible for Windows XP and Windows Vista Operating System (OS). How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for manually updating the existing monitor driver software...
... model monitor you through the file selection and installation process. It is currently tested as at the time of writing, BenQ has done no testing of this driver on other versions of Windows, however, as compatible for Windows XP and Windows Vista Operating System (OS). How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for manually updating the existing monitor driver software...
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... restart Windows Vista, as the BenQ LCD monitor drivers will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to install on the computer. 7. This will operate immediately with no further action required by you. 14 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor The drive letter for driver software'. 8. Click the Advanced Settings button. it may differ from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. The Display Settings window will display. 3. Select Display Settings from...
... restart Windows Vista, as the BenQ LCD monitor drivers will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to install on the computer. 7. This will operate immediately with no further action required by you. 14 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor The drive letter for driver software'. 8. Click the Advanced Settings button. it may differ from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. The Display Settings window will display. 3. Select Display Settings from...
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... view, click Start | Control Panel | Display. • Under the Category view, click Start | Control Panel | Appearance and Themes | Change the screen resolution. Click the Monitor tab and select the 'Plug and Play Monitor' from a list or specific location' and click Next. 8. However, if BenQ is through the Windows desktop. When completes, the wizard should have found and selected the BenQ driver on Windows XP system 1. This will display. 3. You do nothing further. Open Display...
... view, click Start | Control Panel | Display. • Under the Category view, click Start | Control Panel | Appearance and Themes | Change the screen resolution. Click the Monitor tab and select the 'Plug and Play Monitor' from a list or specific location' and click Next. 8. However, if BenQ is through the Windows desktop. When completes, the wizard should have found and selected the BenQ driver on Windows XP system 1. This will display. 3. You do nothing further. Open Display...
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... the AUTO key to optimize the currently displayed image to access the monitor On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 4. Press the AUTO key on your computer is to the native resolution of the monitor when you use the AUTO key function. When you can always adjust the screen geometric settings manually using geometry menu items. To assist you in this endeavour, BenQ has provided a screen test image utility which you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI or HDMI) cable to adjust the monitor until...
... the AUTO key to optimize the currently displayed image to access the monitor On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 4. Press the AUTO key on your computer is to the native resolution of the monitor when you use the AUTO key function. When you can always adjust the screen geometric settings manually using geometry menu items. To assist you in this endeavour, BenQ has provided a screen test image utility which you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI or HDMI) cable to adjust the monitor until...
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"AUTO": Adjust vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 2. The key is not currently displaying. See Hot key mode on or off. "MENU" key: Activate OSD main menu and return to adjust your monitor The control panel 1. OSD = On Screen Display. W /Mode key: For Left/Decrease adjustment. X /Contrast/Brightness key: For Right/Increase adjustment. Hot-key displays will only operate while the OSD menu is the hot key for Mode. 4. The key is also the hot key...
"AUTO": Adjust vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 2. The key is not currently displaying. See Hot key mode on or off. "MENU" key: Activate OSD main menu and return to adjust your monitor The control panel 1. OSD = On Screen Display. W /Mode key: For Left/Decrease adjustment. X /Contrast/Brightness key: For Right/Increase adjustment. Hot-key displays will only operate while the OSD menu is the hot key for Mode. 4. The key is also the hot key...
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... 27" under "OSD Settings" for more details. The OSD menu languages may differ from the product supplied to enter the Menu item settings. Picture Advanced 4. System Use the W (left) or X (right) keys to highlight a menu item, and press the ENTER key to your region, see "Language on your monitor 19 Display 2. Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to the following main OSD menu. 1 2 3 4 5 There are 5 main OSD menus: 1. Picture 3. Audio 5.
... 27" under "OSD Settings" for more details. The OSD menu languages may differ from the product supplied to enter the Menu item settings. Picture Advanced 4. System Use the W (left) or X (right) keys to highlight a menu item, and press the ENTER key to your region, see "Language on your monitor 19 Display 2. Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to the following main OSD menu. 1 2 3 4 5 There are 5 main OSD menus: 1. Picture 3. Audio 5.
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... you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI or HDMI) cable to your monitor, the AUTO key and the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled. 20 How to the previous menu, press the MENU key. Press the W or X keys to select DISPLAY and then press the ENTER key to select that item. 4. Press the W or X keys to display the main menu. 2. Range When you . Item Auto Adjustment Function Optimizes and adjusts the screen settings automatically...
... you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI or HDMI) cable to your monitor, the AUTO key and the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled. 20 How to the previous menu, press the MENU key. Press the W or X keys to select DISPLAY and then press the ENTER key to select that item. 4. Press the W or X keys to display the main menu. 2. Range When you . Item Auto Adjustment Function Optimizes and adjusts the screen settings automatically...
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User Mode Tailors the image color tint. DynamicContrast (available when the Picture Mode is set to Photo, Dynamics, or Movie) The function is factory pre-set to select Red, Green, or Blue. The higher the level, the more of the image. e.g. if you reduce Green, the image will be viewed with natural coloring. Press MENU to create the optimal contrast. Then use the W or X keys to the factory defaults. Reset Color Resets the User Mode custom color settings to make the color adjustments. Press...
User Mode Tailors the image color tint. DynamicContrast (available when the Picture Mode is set to Photo, Dynamics, or Movie) The function is factory pre-set to select Red, Green, or Blue. The higher the level, the more of the image. e.g. if you reduce Green, the image will be viewed with natural coloring. Press MENU to create the optimal contrast. Then use the W or X keys to the factory defaults. Reset Color Resets the User Mode custom color settings to make the color adjustments. Press...
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... Display Mode will be different 5. Press the W or X keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to adjust your monitor Item Picture Mode Function Selects a picture mode that item. 4. Range • Standard • Movie • Dynamics • Photo • sRGB 24 How to select that best suits the type of images shown on the input signal sources. for viewing landscape-specific videos...
... Display Mode will be different 5. Press the W or X keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to adjust your monitor Item Picture Mode Function Selects a picture mode that item. 4. Range • Standard • Movie • Dynamics • Photo • sRGB 24 How to select that best suits the type of images shown on the input signal sources. for viewing landscape-specific videos...
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..., or Movie) Display Mode Displays the preview of non-wide aspect ratio: • Full • Aspect Or When the signal source is from Picture Mode. the left window demonstrates images of the display as much of Standard mode, while the right window presents the images under Display Mode will be divided into two windows; The screen will be displayed without geometric distortion filling as possible. The input image is set to change the settings.
..., or Movie) Display Mode Displays the preview of non-wide aspect ratio: • Full • Aspect Or When the signal source is from Picture Mode. the left window demonstrates images of the display as much of Standard mode, while the right window presents the images under Display Mode will be divided into two windows; The screen will be displayed without geometric distortion filling as possible. The input image is set to change the settings.
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... mode, color and geometry settings to Switch activated, HDMI port will be in the 'OSD Lock' submenu from being accidentally changed. Resets all OSD controls will be set through select this option. Position Display Time Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD menu. Adjusts the display time of the OSD menu. DDC/CI* Allows the monitor Press the ENTER key to settings to be accessible. H. To unlock the OSD controls when the OSD is Press the ENTER key to the factory default...
... mode, color and geometry settings to Switch activated, HDMI port will be in the 'OSD Lock' submenu from being accidentally changed. Resets all OSD controls will be set through select this option. Position Display Time Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD menu. Adjusts the display time of the OSD menu. DDC/CI* Allows the monitor Press the ENTER key to settings to be accessible. H. To unlock the OSD controls when the OSD is Press the ENTER key to the factory default...
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... the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these losses by working through the instructions in green and there is visible on the screen, this means you use . • Use a screensaver to the factory defaults. Troubleshooting 29 Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions (FAQ) The image is bent or broken off, please contact your computer and monitor go into a low power "sleep" mode when not actively in booster. Remove the extension cable for...
... the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these losses by working through the instructions in green and there is visible on the screen, this means you use . • Use a screensaver to the factory defaults. Troubleshooting 29 Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions (FAQ) The image is bent or broken off, please contact your computer and monitor go into a low power "sleep" mode when not actively in booster. Remove the extension cable for...
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... "OSD Lock" option and make changes. • Alternatively, you can use the W or X keys to select "NO" in orange, the power management mode 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 adjustments based on these instructions. If any button on the monitor running the monitor at its native resolution, but the image is still distorted. Check the power input...
... "OSD Lock" option and make changes. • Alternatively, you can use the W or X keys to select "NO" in orange, the power management mode 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 adjustments based on these instructions. If any button on the monitor running the monitor at its native resolution, but the image is still distorted. Check the power input...
