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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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...electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without obligation of BenQ Corporation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for servicing. 2 Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to notify any of such revision or changes. They must .... No part of BenQ Corporation. Power Safety • The AC plug isolates this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may be used. Always unplug your monitor from the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact...
...electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without obligation of BenQ Corporation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for servicing. 2 Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to notify any of such revision or changes. They must .... No part of BenQ Corporation. Power Safety • The AC plug isolates this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may be used. Always unplug your monitor from the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact...
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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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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 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.
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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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Speakers (for your region. Getting to know your monitor 7 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. Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. Control buttons 1 2. Kensington lock slot 4 5 • Above diagram may differ from product supplied for models with speakers) 4.
Speakers (for your region. Getting to know your monitor 7 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. Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. Control buttons 1 2. Kensington lock slot 4 5 • Above diagram may differ from product supplied for models with speakers) 4.
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HDMI socket 5. Headphone jack 4. AC power input jack 2. D-Sub socket 1 23 6 Models with dual inputs 1 56 Models with HDMI inputs 1. DVI-D socket 1 23 56 Models with dual inputs and speakers 3. Audio Line In 1 23 4 5 6 Models with analog-only inputs and speakers 6. 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.
HDMI socket 5. Headphone jack 4. AC power input jack 2. D-Sub socket 1 23 6 Models with dual inputs 1 56 Models with HDMI inputs 1. DVI-D socket 1 23 56 Models with dual inputs and speakers 3. Audio Line In 1 23 4 5 6 Models with analog-only inputs and speakers 6. 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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...Available input and output jacks may vary depending on a flat clean padded surface. Attach the monitor base. Please be careful to prevent damage to the monitor base as illustrated until it off before continuing. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your desk and placing a soft item like...8226; If the computer is turned on your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your warranty. Attach the monitor stand to the monitor. Do not plug-in or turn it locks in place. Gently attempt to pull them together until instructed to check that they ...
...Available input and output jacks may vary depending on a flat clean padded surface. Attach the monitor base. Please be careful to prevent damage to the monitor base as illustrated until it off before continuing. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your desk and placing a soft item like...8226; If the computer is turned on your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your warranty. Attach the monitor stand to the monitor. Do not plug-in or turn it locks in place. Gently attempt to pull them together until instructed to check that they ...
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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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...Sub cable (at the end without the ferrite filter) to assemble your region. 3. Better quality: HDMI / DVI-D - Either Or Or How to the monitor video socket. Tighten all finger screws to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use. Connect the video cable Do not use . Tighten all...two HDMI ports on the rear of the cable (at the end with appropriate video systems. (Not available for your monitor hardware 11 Connect the other end of the monitor (Line In) and your package and the socket illustrations on the right may vary depending on the same PC. ...
...Sub cable (at the end without the ferrite filter) to assemble your region. 3. Better quality: HDMI / DVI-D - Either Or Or How to the monitor video socket. Tighten all finger screws to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use. Connect the video cable Do not use . Tighten all...two HDMI ports on the rear of the cable (at the end with appropriate video systems. (Not available for your monitor hardware 11 Connect the other end of the monitor (Line In) and your package and the socket illustrations on the right may vary depending on the same PC. ...
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...vary by pressing the power button on . Plug the other end to assemble your BenQ monitor on page 15 to and turn it on the right of the monitor. Plug one end of the monitor. Picture may differ from your monitor hardware Do not connect the other end of the power cord into the socket... in Getting the most from product supplied for details. 4. To extend the service life of the monitor. Turn on the power. You may connect headphones to the headphone jack found next to the monitor. Connect the power cable to the Line In jack of the product, we recommend that you use...
...vary by pressing the power button on . Plug the other end to assemble your BenQ monitor on page 15 to and turn it on the right of the monitor. Plug one end of the monitor. Picture may differ from your monitor hardware Do not connect the other end of the power cord into the socket... in Getting the most from product supplied for details. 4. To extend the service life of the monitor. Turn on the power. You may connect headphones to the headphone jack found next to the monitor. Connect the power cable to the Line In jack of the product, we recommend that you use...
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...desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your monitor hardware 13 Please be careful to prevent damage to detach the base 1. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on a flat clean padded surface. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your desk ...and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. 2. Placing the screen surface on the right to detach the monitor base. 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 How to assemble your warranty. Push the locking clips upward to the hole ...
...desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your monitor hardware 13 Please be careful to prevent damage to detach the base 1. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on a flat clean padded surface. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your desk ...and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. 2. Placing the screen surface on the right to detach the monitor base. 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 How to assemble your warranty. Push the locking clips upward to the hole ...
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...on a wall with 100mm pattern, allowing the installation of the monitor. • Turn off the monitor and the power before disconnecting the cables from the LCD monitor. 1. Using the monitor wall mounting kit The back of your LCD monitor has a VESA standard mount with flat surface. • ... the wall material is 27 inches, follow the illustration on the right to install a monitor wall mounting kit, please read the precautions carefully. Detach the monitor base as instructed in the future, please keep the monitor base, monitor stand, and screws somewhere safe for future use your...
...on a wall with 100mm pattern, allowing the installation of the monitor. • Turn off the monitor and the power before disconnecting the cables from the LCD monitor. 1. Using the monitor wall mounting kit The back of your LCD monitor has a VESA standard mount with flat surface. • ... the wall material is 27 inches, follow the illustration on the right to install a monitor wall mounting kit, please read the precautions carefully. Detach the monitor base as instructed in the future, please keep the monitor base, monitor stand, and screws somewhere safe for future use your...
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... very next time you need to follow to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software. Getting the most benefit from your BenQ monitor 15 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most from your new BenQ LCD monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as a member of the Administrators group in order...
... very next time you need to follow to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software. Getting the most benefit from your BenQ monitor 15 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most from your new BenQ LCD monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as a member of the Administrators group in order...
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...suitable driver for CD-ROM drives (uncheck all others) and click Next. 5. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on a new computer which the BenQ LCD Monitor is the first ever monitor to be connected to Install Hardware Device Drivers. 2. You should not be following these ...instructions. When Windows starts, 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 BenQ monitor Check the option for my device option, and click Next. 4.
...suitable driver for CD-ROM drives (uncheck all others) and click Next. 5. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on a new computer which the BenQ LCD Monitor is the first ever monitor to be connected to Install Hardware Device Drivers. 2. You should not be following these ...instructions. When Windows starts, 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 BenQ monitor Check the option for my device option, and click Next. 4.
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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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...page 19. • How to install on Windows Vista systems on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for the particular model monitor you through the file selection and installation process. How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for manually updating the ...existing monitor driver software on your BenQ monitor You need only steer it in the right direction. Windows has an Upgrade ...
...page 19. • How to install on Windows Vista systems on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for the particular model monitor you through the file selection and installation process. How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for manually updating the ...existing monitor driver software on your BenQ monitor You need only steer it in the right direction. Windows has an Upgrade ...
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...select the option Browse my computer for your system - Select the correct folder name of your BenQ monitor 19 Click Close. You may be prompted to install on the computer. 7. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system 1. The drive letter for driver ...software. 8. Select Properties from your monitor from the menu. it may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc. 9. This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to the following...
...select the option Browse my computer for your system - Select the correct folder name of your BenQ monitor 19 Click Close. You may be prompted to install on the computer. 7. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system 1. The drive letter for driver ...software. 8. Select Properties from your monitor from the menu. it may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc. 9. This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to the following...
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... complete. 20 Getting the most from provided driver list, and click Next. The Display Settings window will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your BenQ monitor Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. The drive letter for driver software. 8. it may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc...
... complete. 20 Getting the most from provided driver list, and click Next. The Display Settings window will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your BenQ monitor Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. The drive letter for driver software. 8. it may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc...
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...to use auto.exe. If you can always adjust the screen geometric settings manually using a digital (DVI or HDMI) cable to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. Picture optimization 21 Press the MENU key to select Pixel Clock and press the ENTER key. Then press the or ...keys to your operating system. 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 vertical noise (like a curtain effect-shimmering of vertical lines), press the or keys to...
...to use auto.exe. If you can always adjust the screen geometric settings manually using a digital (DVI or HDMI) cable to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. Picture optimization 21 Press the MENU key to select Pixel Clock and press the ENTER key. Then press the or ...keys to your operating system. 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 vertical noise (like a curtain effect-shimmering of vertical lines), press the or keys to...