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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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... or spill liquid of any kind into any language or computer language, in any form or by BenQ Corporation. Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for any particular purpose. Your monitor should be blocked or covered. Care And Cleaning • Cleaning. No part of this product yourself...
... or spill liquid of any kind into any language or computer language, in any form or by BenQ Corporation. Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for any particular purpose. Your monitor should be blocked or covered. Care And Cleaning • Cleaning. No part of this product yourself...
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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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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 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. 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. Power button 2 Back view 3 3 3.
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. 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. Power button 2 Back view 3 3 3.
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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 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. Models with analog-only inputs 1 6 8 Getting to know your purchased model.
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 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. Models with analog-only inputs 1 6 8 Getting to know your purchased model.
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...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. Orient and align the stand arm with a height adjustment stand (HAS) on page 37 for details on hardware installation. ... instructed to do so. • The following illustrations are for padding. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on the desk for your reference only. Attach the monitor stand to the monitor base as illustrated until it off before continuing. Gently attempt to pull them together until they have ...
...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. Orient and align the stand arm with a height adjustment stand (HAS) on page 37 for details on hardware installation. ... instructed to do so. • The following illustrations are for padding. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on the desk for your reference only. Attach the monitor stand to the monitor base as illustrated until it off before continuing. Gently attempt to pull them together until they have ...
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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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...analog-only models). Tighten all finger screws to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use. Either Or Or How to the monitor video socket. The only case in your computer audio outlet. Connect the other end of the cable to prevent the plugs from accidently ... connected to take the picture quality of a digital output device. Connect the audio cable between the socket on the product supplied for your monitor hardware 11 2. Tighten all finger screws to the HDMI port of each video cable into consideration before making the connection. - To Connect the...
...analog-only models). Tighten all finger screws to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use. Either Or Or How to the monitor video socket. The only case in your computer audio outlet. Connect the other end of the cable to prevent the plugs from accidently ... connected to take the picture quality of a digital output device. Connect the audio cable between the socket on the product supplied for your monitor hardware 11 2. Tighten all finger screws to the HDMI port of each video cable into consideration before making the connection. - To Connect the...
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... and headphone jacks may differ from your monitor hardware Location of the monitor. Plug one end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the monitor by model. Turn on the power.... extend the service life of the power cord into the socket labelled on the rear of the monitor. Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Getting the most from product supplied ...Input and output ports on page 15 to and turn it on the right of the monitor. Connect-to install the monitor software. Do not connect the other end of the product, we recommend that you use ...
... and headphone jacks may differ from your monitor hardware Location of the monitor. Plug one end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the monitor by model. Turn on the power.... extend the service life of the power cord into the socket labelled on the rear of the monitor. Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Getting the most from product supplied ...Input and output ports on page 15 to and turn it on the right of the monitor. Connect-to install the monitor software. Do not connect the other end of the product, we recommend that you use ...
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... stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. 2. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on a flat clean padded surface. Push the locking clips upward to the monitor. Prepare the monitor and area. Turn off the computer before unplugging the... power cable. Please be careful to prevent damage to detach the monitor base from the monitor stand arm. Placing the screen surface on an object...
... stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. 2. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on a flat clean padded surface. Push the locking clips upward to the monitor. Prepare the monitor and area. Turn off the computer before unplugging the... power cable. Please be careful to prevent damage to detach the monitor base from the monitor stand arm. Placing the screen surface on an object...
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... the installation of the wall mount bracket you intend to use . 2. Remove the monitor base. 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...
... the installation of the wall mount bracket you intend to use . 2. Remove the monitor base. 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...
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...your computer), Windows will automatically recognize the new (or different) hardware, and will determine which process you from your BenQ monitor 15 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most from installing software on your computer. • To check the name of the purchased model...your Windows computer, you must be logged on as an Administrator or as provided on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM. Furthermore, if your computer is connected to your BenQ LCD Monitor will launch its Found New Hardware wizard. The circumstances under which has security access requirements, ...
...your computer), Windows will automatically recognize the new (or different) hardware, and will determine which process you from your BenQ monitor 15 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most from installing software on your computer. • To check the name of the purchased model...your Windows computer, you must be logged on as an Administrator or as provided on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM. Furthermore, if your computer is connected to your BenQ LCD Monitor will launch its Found New Hardware wizard. The circumstances under which has security access requirements, ...
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...used before . If you should instead be connected to it (and has monitor driver software installed), you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to assemble your BenQ monitor Driver files GL950A G950A GL951A G951A G955A GL2250 GL2250H G2250 G2250H G2251 G2255A G2255 GL2450 GL2450H G2450 ...G2450H Suitable models GL950A / GL950AM G950A / G950AM GL951A / GL951AM G951A G955A GL2250 / GL2250M / ...
...used before . If you should instead be connected to it (and has monitor driver software installed), you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to assemble your BenQ monitor Driver files GL950A G950A GL951A G951A G955A GL2250 GL2250H G2250 G2250H G2251 G2255A G2255 GL2450 GL2450H G2450 ...G2450H Suitable models GL950A / GL950AM G950A / G950AM GL951A / GL951AM G951A G955A GL2250 / GL2250M / ...
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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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... an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for the particular model monitor you through the file selection and installation process. Windows has an Upgrade Device Driver Wizard ... 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 your BenQ monitor The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for Windows Vista and Windows 7 Operating System (OS). See: • How ...
... an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for the particular model monitor you through the file selection and installation process. Windows has an Upgrade Device Driver Wizard ... 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 your BenQ monitor The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for Windows Vista and Windows 7 Operating System (OS). See: • How ...
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...: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. How to install on the computer. 7. The drive letter for driver software. 8. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system 1. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for your... monitor from the menu. it may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc. 9. You may be prompted to your BenQ monitor 19 Click Close. Select Properties from your computer. 10. Click the Hardware tab. 4. Click ...
...: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. How to install on the computer. 7. The drive letter for driver software. 8. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system 1. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for your... monitor from the menu. it may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc. 9. You may be prompted to your BenQ monitor 19 Click Close. Select Properties from your computer. 10. Click the Hardware tab. 4. Click ...
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... appearance and sounds window. Click Close. The drive letter for your CD drive may differ from the example above depending upon your monitor from your BenQ monitor Select the correct folder name of your system - How to install on the computer. 7. The Display Settings window will display. 3. ...Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. it may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc. 9. In the Update Driver Software window,...
... appearance and sounds window. Click Close. The drive letter for your CD drive may differ from the example above depending upon your monitor from your BenQ monitor Select the correct folder name of your system - How to install on the computer. 7. The Display Settings window will display. 3. ...Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. it may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc. 9. In the Update Driver Software window,...
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...program auto.exe from an analog (D-Sub) input is set to the native resolution of the monitor when you use the AUTO key function. You could also use to select Phase and press ... 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 can use any other image, such as the desktop of ...settings manually using a digital (DVI or HDMI) cable to your computer is to access the monitor On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 4. Please ensure that you run auto.exe, a test pattern displays. 2. Press...
...program auto.exe from an analog (D-Sub) input is set to the native resolution of the monitor when you use the AUTO key function. You could also use to select Phase and press ... 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 can use any other image, such as the desktop of ...settings manually using a digital (DVI or HDMI) cable to your computer is to access the monitor On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 4. Please ensure that you run auto.exe, a test pattern displays. 2. Press...