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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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...any liquid, aerosol or glass cleaners. • Slots and openings on the marked label. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to service this product. Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Your... monitor should never be placed near the equipment and be easily accessible. • This product should be blocked or covered. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this equipment from time to time...
...any liquid, aerosol or glass cleaners. • Slots and openings on the marked label. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to service this product. Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Your... monitor should never be placed near the equipment and be easily accessible. • This product should be blocked or covered. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this equipment from time to time...
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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 a replacement. 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.) 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 a replacement. 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.) Getting started 5
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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. Always keep the product and accessories out of reach of small children. 6 Getting started The fitted foam packing is ideal for use in the future when you may need to transport the monitor.
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. Always keep the product and accessories out of reach of small children. 6 Getting started The fitted foam packing is ideal for use in the future when you may need to transport the monitor.
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Getting to know your region. Input and output ports (vary by model, see Input and output ports on the model. • Picture may differ from product supplied for models with speakers) 4. Speakers (for your monitor Front view 1. Power button 2 Back view 3 3 3. Kensington lock slot 4 5 • Above diagram may vary depending on page 8) 5. Getting to know your monitor 7 Control buttons 1 2.
Getting to know your region. Input and output ports (vary by model, see Input and output ports on the model. • Picture may differ from product supplied for models with speakers) 4. Speakers (for your monitor Front view 1. Power button 2 Back view 3 3 3. Kensington lock slot 4 5 • Above diagram may vary depending on page 8) 5. Getting to know your monitor 7 Control buttons 1 2.
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Input and output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending on your monitor Audio Line In 1 23 4 5 6 Models with analog-only inputs 1 6 8 Getting to know your purchased model. Headphone jack 4. D-Sub socket 1 23 6 Models with dual inputs 1 56 Models with dual inputs and speakers 3. HDMI socket 5. AC power input jack 2. Models with analog-only inputs and speakers 6. DVI-D socket 1 23 56 Models with HDMI inputs 1.
Input and output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending on your monitor Audio Line In 1 23 4 5 6 Models with analog-only inputs 1 6 8 Getting to know your purchased model. Headphone jack 4. D-Sub socket 1 23 6 Models with dual inputs 1 56 Models with dual inputs and speakers 3. HDMI socket 5. AC power input jack 2. Models with analog-only inputs and speakers 6. DVI-D socket 1 23 56 Models with HDMI inputs 1.
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...check that they click and lock into place. Available input and output jacks may vary depending on a flat clean padded surface. Attach the monitor stand to the monitor base as illustrated until instructed to do so. • The following illustrations are for your desk and placing a soft item like a ... on page 37 for padding. Placing the screen surface on an object like the monitor packaging bag on your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your monitor hardware 9 How to the monitor until it off before continuing. Do not plug-in or turn it locks in...
...check that they click and lock into place. Available input and output jacks may vary depending on a flat clean padded surface. Attach the monitor stand to the monitor base as illustrated until instructed to do so. • The following illustrations are for your desk and placing a soft item like a ... on page 37 for padding. Placing the screen surface on an object like the monitor packaging bag on your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your monitor hardware 9 How to the monitor until it off before continuing. Do not plug-in or turn it locks in...
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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. If the screen size is 27 inches, follow the illustrations on the right to assemble your monitor hardware
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...on the rear of the D-Sub cable (at the end with speakers). To Connect the D-Sub Cable Connect the plug of the monitor (Line In) and your monitor hardware 11 Connect the other end of each video cable into consideration before making the connection. - If there is if they are ...connected to two different PCs with the ferrite filter) to the monitor video socket. Connect the audio cable between the socket on the product supplied for models with the ferrite filter) to prevent the plugs from ...
...on the rear of the D-Sub cable (at the end with speakers). To Connect the D-Sub Cable Connect the plug of the monitor (Line In) and your monitor hardware 11 Connect the other end of each video cable into consideration before making the connection. - If there is if they are ...connected to two different PCs with the ferrite filter) to the monitor video socket. Connect the audio cable between the socket on the product supplied for models with the ferrite filter) to prevent the plugs from ...
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...monitor. Plug one end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the rear of the monitor. Connect the power cable to and turn it on the monitor... by model. Picture may connect headphones to the headphone jack found next to install the monitor...output ports on page 15 to the Line In jack of the monitor. Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in ...product supplied for details. 4. Plug the other end to assemble your monitor hardware Turn on . Do not connect the other end of the product...
...monitor. Plug one end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the rear of the monitor. Connect the power cable to and turn it on the monitor... by model. Picture may connect headphones to the headphone jack found next to install the monitor...output ports on page 15 to the Line In jack of the monitor. Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in ...product supplied for details. 4. Plug the other end to assemble your monitor hardware Turn on . Do not connect the other end of the product...
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... a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. 2. Remove the monitor stand. Insert a pointed object such as a screwdriver to the monitor. Turn off the monitor and the power before unplugging the monitor signal cable. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on a ...desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your warranty. Prepare the monitor and area. Please be careful to prevent damage to the hole above the monitor stand arm, and then push the screwdriver against the release button inside the hole. ...
... a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. 2. Remove the monitor stand. Insert a pointed object such as a screwdriver to the monitor. Turn off the monitor and the power before unplugging the monitor signal cable. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on a ...desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your warranty. Prepare the monitor and area. Please be careful to prevent damage to the hole above the monitor stand arm, and then push the screwdriver against the release button inside the hole. ...
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... safe for future use. 2. Follow the instruction manuals of the wall mount bracket you intend to detach the monitor stand. 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 illustration on the right to use your monitor on the stand in How to assemble your monitor and monitor mounting kit on a wall with 100mm pattern, allowing the installation of a wall mount bracket. Lay the screen face ...
... safe for future use. 2. Follow the instruction manuals of the wall mount bracket you intend to detach the monitor stand. 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 illustration on the right to use your monitor on the stand in How to assemble your monitor and monitor mounting kit on a wall with 100mm pattern, allowing the installation of a wall mount bracket. Lay the screen face ...
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... either case however, the very next time you turn on your computer (after connecting the monitor to the specification label on the back of the monitor. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most from installing software on page 18. • If you must be...wizard. These circumstances relate to which version of the Administrators group in order to select a monitor model. Getting the most benefit from your new BenQ LCD monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as provided on as an Administrator or as a member of Microsoft Windows you ...
... either case however, the very next time you turn on your computer (after connecting the monitor to the specification label on the back of the monitor. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most from installing software on page 18. • If you must be...wizard. These circumstances relate to which version of the Administrators group in order to select a monitor model. Getting the most benefit from your new BenQ LCD monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as provided on as an Administrator or as a member of Microsoft Windows you ...
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... G955A GL2250 / GL2250M / GL2250TM GL2250HM G2250 G2250HM G2251M / G2251TM G2255A G2255 GL2450 / GL2450M GL2450HM G2450 G2450HM 16 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor This instruction is only suitable for How to it will automatically detect the new monitor and launch the Found New Hardware Wizard. You should not be following these instructions. Look...
... G955A GL2250 / GL2250M / GL2250TM GL2250HM G2250 G2250HM G2251M / G2251TM G2255A G2255 GL2450 / GL2450M GL2450HM G2450 G2450HM 16 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor This instruction is only suitable for How to it will automatically detect the new monitor and launch the Found New Hardware Wizard. You should not be following these instructions. Look...
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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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...automate the task and guide you have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your BenQ monitor 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 ... software involves selecting an appropriate information file (.inf) on page 20. 18 Getting the most from the CD. The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for the particular model monitor you through the file selection and installation process. See: • How to install on Windows 7 system on page 19. •...
...automate the task and guide you have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your BenQ monitor 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 ... software involves selecting an appropriate information file (.inf) on page 20. 18 Getting the most from the CD. The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for the particular model monitor you through the file selection and installation process. See: • How to install on Windows 7 system on page 19. •...
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...- This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your monitor from the menu. 2. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system 1. Click Generic PnP Monitor, and then the Properties button. 5. Go ...to Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your BenQ monitor 19 Getting the most from your monitor from the menu. 3. How to install on the computer. 7. Open Display Properties. Click the Hardware tab. 4. In ...
...- This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your monitor from the menu. 2. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system 1. Click Generic PnP Monitor, and then the Properties button. 5. Go ...to Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your BenQ monitor 19 Getting the most from your monitor from the menu. 3. How to install on the computer. 7. Open Display Properties. Click the Hardware tab. 4. In ...
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... window will display. 2. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. The drive letter for driver software. 8. Click Close. The Display Settings window will display. 3. Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. Select the correct folder name of your...window, select the option Browse my computer for your CD drive may differ from the example above depending upon your BenQ monitor You may be prompted to your monitor from provided driver list, and click Next. How to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete...
... window will display. 2. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. The drive letter for driver software. 8. Click Close. The Display Settings window will display. 3. Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. Select the correct folder name of your...window, select the option Browse my computer for your CD drive may differ from the example above depending upon your BenQ monitor You may be prompted to your monitor from provided driver list, and click Next. How to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete...
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... 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. Picture optimization 21 Run the test program auto.exe from an analog (D-Sub) input is set to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears.
... 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. Picture optimization 21 Run the test program auto.exe from an analog (D-Sub) input is set to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears.