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LCD Monitor User Manual GL950A / GL950AM G950A / G950AM GL951A / GL951AM / G951A G955A GL2055A / GL2055 / GL2055M 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 GL2055A / GL2055 / GL2055M GL2250 / GL2250M / GL2250HM / GL2250TM G2250 / G2250HM G2255A / G2255 G2251M / G2251TM GL2450 / GL2450M / GL2450HM G2450 / G2450HM GL2750HM / G2750 / G2750HM
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...top of the cabinet are not sure of the type of power available, consult your monitor. If any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without obligation of BenQ Corporation to revise this product. The socket outlet should be blocked or covered. Always ...2G or 3G, 0.75mm2 must not be operated from time to time in the contents hereof without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation. Your monitor should never be placed near the equipment and be easily accessible. • This product should be installed near or over a radiator...
...top of the cabinet are not sure of the type of power available, consult your monitor. If any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without obligation of BenQ Corporation to revise this product. The socket outlet should be blocked or covered. Always ...2G or 3G, 0.75mm2 must not be operated from time to time in the contents hereof without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation. Your monitor should never be placed near the equipment and be easily accessible. • This product should be installed near or over a radiator...
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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 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 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.
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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 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 The fitted foam packing is ideal for use in storage for protecting the monitor during transport.
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 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 The fitted foam packing is ideal for use in storage for protecting the monitor during transport.
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Control buttons 1 2. 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 region. Speakers (for your monitor 7 Kensington lock slot 4 5 • Above diagram may differ from product supplied for models with speakers) 4. Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. Power button 2 Back view 3 3 3.
Control buttons 1 2. 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 region. Speakers (for your monitor 7 Kensington lock slot 4 5 • Above diagram may differ from product supplied for models with speakers) 4. Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. Power button 2 Back view 3 3 3.
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Models with analog-only inputs 1 6 8 Getting to know your purchased model. HDMI socket 5. D-Sub socket 1 23 6 Models with dual inputs 1 56 Models with HDMI inputs 1. AC power input jack 2. 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. Headphone jack 4. 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. D-Sub socket 1 23 6 Models with dual inputs 1 56 Models with HDMI inputs 1. AC power input jack 2. 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. Headphone jack 4. Input and output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending on your monitor
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... bag on your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your warranty. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on the desk for your reference only. Gently lay the screen face down on the purchased model. 1. Orient and align the stand arm with ... may vary depending on a flat clean padded surface. Attach the monitor stand to the monitor base as illustrated until they have properly engaged. How to the monitor. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on the power to the monitor until instructed to do so. • The following illustrations are ...
... bag on your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your warranty. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on the desk for your reference only. Gently lay the screen face down on the purchased model. 1. Orient and align the stand arm with ... may vary depending on a flat clean padded surface. Attach the monitor stand to the monitor base as illustrated until they have properly engaged. How to the monitor. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on the power to the monitor until instructed to do so. • The following illustrations are ...
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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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... filter) to the computer video socket. Better quality: HDMI / DVI-D - Connect the other end of the two HDMI ports on the product supplied for your monitor hardware 11 The only case in your package and the socket illustrations on the right may vary depending on the.... If there is if they are connected to two different PCs with appropriate video systems. (Not available for models with the ferrite filter) to the monitor video socket. To Connect the D-Sub Cable Connect the plug of each video cable into consideration before making the connection. -
... filter) to the computer video socket. Better quality: HDMI / DVI-D - Connect the other end of the two HDMI ports on the product supplied for your monitor hardware 11 The only case in your package and the socket illustrations on the right may vary depending on the.... If there is if they are connected to two different PCs with appropriate video systems. (Not available for models with the ferrite filter) to the monitor video socket. To Connect the D-Sub Cable Connect the plug of each video cable into consideration before making the connection. -
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...the other end of the power cord into the socket labelled on . Connect-to and turn it on the rear of the monitor. Turn on the right of the monitor. Check Input and output ports on the power. Location of the product, we recommend that you use your computer's power management... function. 12 How to assemble your BenQ monitor on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Getting the most from product supplied for details. 4. To extend the service life of the ...
...the other end of the power cord into the socket labelled on . Connect-to and turn it on the rear of the monitor. Turn on the right of the monitor. Check Input and output ports on the power. Location of the product, we recommend that you use your computer's power management... function. 12 How to assemble your BenQ monitor on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Getting the most from product supplied for details. 4. To extend the service life of the ...
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... is 27 inches, follow the illustration on an object like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. 2. How to the monitor. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your warranty. Push the locking clips upward to detach the... then push the screwdriver against the release button inside the hole. Then pull the monitor stand backward away from the monitor. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on a flat clean padded surface. Remove the monitor stand. Insert a pointed object such as a screwdriver to assemble your desk will ...
... is 27 inches, follow the illustration on an object like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. 2. How to the monitor. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your warranty. Push the locking clips upward to detach the... then push the screwdriver against the release button inside the hole. Then pull the monitor stand backward away from the monitor. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on a flat clean padded surface. Remove the monitor stand. Insert a pointed object such as a screwdriver to assemble your desk will ...
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... stand in How 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. 2. Remove the monitor base. If the screen size is...100mm pattern, allowing the installation of a wall mount bracket. Precautions: • Install your monitor and monitor mounting kit on page 13. 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 ...
... stand in How 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. 2. Remove the monitor base. If the screen size is...100mm pattern, allowing the installation of a wall mount bracket. Precautions: • Install your monitor and monitor mounting kit on page 13. 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 ...
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... until it asks you need to follow to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software. At that point, click the Have Disk button, insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM and select the appropriate monitor model. Furthermore, if your computer is connected to which has ..., refer to the specification label on your computer (after connecting the monitor to your new BenQ LCD monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as a member of the Administrators group in order to select a monitor model. In either an automatic (new) or upgrade (existing) installation...
... until it asks you need to follow to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software. At that point, click the Have Disk button, insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM and select the appropriate monitor model. Furthermore, if your computer is connected to which has ..., refer to the specification label on your computer (after connecting the monitor to your new BenQ LCD monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as a member of the Administrators group in order to select a monitor model. In either an automatic (new) or upgrade (existing) installation...
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You should instead be following the instructions for selecting and installing the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software on a new computer which the BenQ LCD Monitor is the first ever monitor to be following table. Driver files GL950A G950A GL951A G951A G955A GL2055 GL2250 GL2250H G2250 G2250H G2251 G2255A G2255 GL2450 GL2450H G2450 Suitable models GL950A / GL950AM G950A...
You should instead be following the instructions for selecting and installing the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software on a new computer which the BenQ LCD Monitor is the first ever monitor to be following table. Driver files GL950A G950A GL951A G951A G955A GL2055 GL2250 GL2250H G2250 G2250H G2251 G2255A G2255 GL2450 GL2450H G2450 Suitable models GL950A / GL950AM G950A...
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Driver files G2450H GL2750H G2750 G2750H G2450HM GL2750HM G2750 G2750HM Suitable models Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 17
Driver files G2450H GL2750H G2750 G2750H G2450HM GL2750HM G2750 G2750HM Suitable models Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 17
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... versions of Windows and cannot guarantee its operation on those systems. Installing monitor driver software involves selecting an appropriate information file (.inf) on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for the particular model monitor you through the file selection and installation process. See: • How...on Windows 7 system on page 19. • How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for Windows Vista and Windows 7 Operating System (OS). The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well function perfectly with other versions of Windows...
... versions of Windows and cannot guarantee its operation on those systems. Installing monitor driver software involves selecting an appropriate information file (.inf) on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for the particular model monitor you through the file selection and installation process. See: • How...on Windows 7 system on page 19. • How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for Windows Vista and Windows 7 Operating System (OS). The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well function perfectly with other versions of Windows...
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... computer after the driver update is the drive letter designator for driver software. 8. You may differ from the example above depending upon your monitor from the menu. 2. Select Properties from the menu. Click Browse and navigate to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is... complete. Select the correct folder name of your system - Click Close. Click the Hardware tab. 4. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system 1. The drive letter for your CD drive may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc. 9. ...
... computer after the driver update is the drive letter designator for driver software. 8. You may differ from the example above depending upon your monitor from the menu. 2. Select Properties from the menu. Click Browse and navigate to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is... complete. Select the correct folder name of your system - Click Close. Click the Hardware tab. 4. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system 1. The drive letter for your CD drive may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc. 9. ...
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... Browse my computer for the CD-ROM drive). This will display. 3. The Display Settings window will display. 2. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. Right-click the desktop and select Personalize from the example above depending upon... your BenQ monitor You may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc. 9. Click Continue in the prompted User Account Control window. 5. Click Browse and navigate to your monitor from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. it may differ from...
... Browse my computer for the CD-ROM drive). This will display. 3. The Display Settings window will display. 2. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. Right-click the desktop and select Personalize from the example above depending upon... your BenQ monitor You may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc. 9. Click Continue in the prompted User Account Control window. 5. Click Browse and navigate to your monitor from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. it may differ from...
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... vertical noise (like a curtain effect-shimmering of vertical lines), press the or keys to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. Please ensure that you use auto.exe. Use the or keys to select ...and press the ENTER key. Press the AUTO key to optimize the currently displayed image to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. 6. You could also use the AUTO key function. Picture optimization 21 Press ... 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.
... vertical noise (like a curtain effect-shimmering of vertical lines), press the or keys to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. Please ensure that you use auto.exe. Use the or keys to select ...and press the ENTER key. Press the AUTO key to optimize the currently displayed image to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. 6. You could also use the AUTO key function. Picture optimization 21 Press ... 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.