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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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... • Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into any language or computer language, in any form or by BenQ Corporation. Always unplug your monitor from the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as opening or removing covers may be placed near the equipment ... be installed near or over a radiator or heat source, or in a built-in the contents hereof without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation. Your monitor should be operated from time to notify any liquid, aerosol or glass cleaners. • Slots and openings on the marked label. Copyright ...
... • Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into any language or computer language, in any form or by BenQ Corporation. Always unplug your monitor from the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as opening or removing covers may be placed near the equipment ... be installed near or over a radiator or heat source, or in a built-in the contents hereof without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation. Your monitor should be operated from time to notify any liquid, aerosol or glass cleaners. • Slots and openings on the marked label. Copyright ...
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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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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. 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
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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. Kensington lock slot 4 5 • Above diagram may vary depending on page 8) 5. Getting to know your monitor 7 Speakers (for your region. Power button 2 Back view 3 3 3. Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. Control buttons 1 2.
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. Kensington lock slot 4 5 • Above diagram may vary depending on page 8) 5. Getting to know your monitor 7 Speakers (for your region. Power button 2 Back view 3 3 3. Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. Control buttons 1 2.
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Audio Line In 1 23 4 5 6 Models with analog-only inputs 1 6 8 Getting to know your purchased model. D-Sub socket 1 23 6 Models with dual inputs 1 56 Models with dual inputs and speakers 3. Headphone jack 4. 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 Models with analog-only inputs and speakers 6. AC power input jack 2. HDMI socket 5.
Audio Line In 1 23 4 5 6 Models with analog-only inputs 1 6 8 Getting to know your purchased model. D-Sub socket 1 23 6 Models with dual inputs 1 56 Models with dual inputs and speakers 3. Headphone jack 4. 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 Models with analog-only inputs and speakers 6. AC power input jack 2. HDMI socket 5.
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... a height adjustment stand (HAS) on page 37 for details on hardware installation. • If the computer is turned on the power to the monitor until instructed to do so. • The following illustrations are for padding. Gently lay the screen face down on the purchased model. 1. Placing ...and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. Please be careful to prevent damage to assemble your monitor hardware 9 Attach the monitor stand to the monitor base as illustrated until it locks in or turn-on you must turn it off ...
... a height adjustment stand (HAS) on page 37 for details on hardware installation. • If the computer is turned on the power to the monitor until instructed to do so. • The following illustrations are for padding. Gently lay the screen face down on the purchased model. 1. Placing ...and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. Please be careful to prevent damage to assemble your monitor hardware 9 Attach the monitor stand to the monitor base as illustrated until it locks in or turn-on you must turn it off ...
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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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...To Connect the D-Sub Cable Connect the plug of each video cable into consideration before making the connection. - Connect the other end of the monitor (Line In) and your region. 3. Better quality: HDMI / DVI-D - The only case in your package and the socket illustrations on the... right may vary depending on the monitor. Connect the audio cable (for models with appropriate video systems. (Not available for your computer audio outlet. 2. Connect the video cable Do not ...
...To Connect the D-Sub Cable Connect the plug of each video cable into consideration before making the connection. - Connect the other end of the monitor (Line In) and your region. 3. Better quality: HDMI / DVI-D - The only case in your package and the socket illustrations on the... right may vary depending on the monitor. Connect the audio cable (for models with appropriate video systems. (Not available for your computer audio outlet. 2. Connect the video cable Do not ...
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...into the socket labelled on the power. Check Input and output ports on . Plug one end of the monitor. You may connect headphones to the headphone jack found next to install the monitor software. Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Getting the most from product supplied for details.... 4. Picture may differ from your BenQ monitor on page 15 to the Line In jack of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the rear of the product, we recommend ...
...into the socket labelled on the power. Check Input and output ports on . Plug one end of the monitor. You may connect headphones to the headphone jack found next to install the monitor software. Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Getting the most from product supplied for details.... 4. Picture may differ from your BenQ monitor on page 15 to the Line In jack of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the rear of the product, we recommend ...
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... locking clips upward, detach the stand base from the monitor stand arm. Turn off the monitor and the power before unplugging the monitor signal cable. Then pull the monitor stand backward away from the monitor. Placing the screen surface on a flat clean padded surface. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your...
... locking clips upward, detach the stand base from the monitor stand arm. Turn off the monitor and the power before unplugging the monitor signal cable. Then pull the monitor stand backward away from the monitor. Placing the screen surface on a flat clean padded surface. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your...
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...is stable to support the weight of the monitor. • Turn off the monitor and the power before disconnecting the cables from the LCD monitor. 1. In case you purchased to complete the installation. 1 2 1 2 14 How to install a monitor wall mounting kit, please read the precautions ...carefully. Lay the screen face down on the right to detach the monitor stand. Precautions: • Install your monitor and monitor mounting kit on page 13. Remove the monitor base. Follow the instruction manuals of the...
...is stable to support the weight of the monitor. • Turn off the monitor and the power before disconnecting the cables from the LCD monitor. 1. In case you purchased to complete the installation. 1 2 1 2 14 How to install a monitor wall mounting kit, please read the precautions ...carefully. Lay the screen face down on the right to detach the monitor stand. Precautions: • Install your monitor and monitor mounting kit on page 13. Remove the monitor base. Follow the instruction manuals of the...
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...is connected 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. These circumstances relate to which process you are connecting the monitor and installing the software onto a... requirements, network policy settings may prevent you must be logged on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM. 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...
...is connected 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. These circumstances relate to which process you are connecting the monitor and installing the software onto a... requirements, network policy settings may prevent you must be logged on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM. 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...
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... GL950AM G950A / G950AM GL951A / GL951AM G951A G955A GL2055 / GL2055M / GL2055A GL2250 / GL2250M / GL2250TM GL2250HM G2250 G2250HM G2251M / G2251TM G2255A G2255 GL2450 / GL2450M GL2450HM G2450 16 Getting the most from your monitor and click Next. 6. When Windows starts, it displays the option to ...upgrade the monitor on page 9. This instruction is the first ever monitor to be connected to it (and has monitor driver software installed), you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to assemble your monitor hardware on an existing computer. 1. Follow the ...
... GL950AM G950A / G950AM GL951A / GL951AM G951A G955A GL2055 / GL2055M / GL2055A GL2250 / GL2250M / GL2250TM GL2250HM G2250 G2250HM G2251M / G2251TM G2255A G2255 GL2450 / GL2450M GL2450HM G2450 16 Getting the most from your monitor and click Next. 6. When Windows starts, it displays the option to ...upgrade the monitor on page 9. This instruction is the first ever monitor to be connected to it (and has monitor driver software installed), you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to assemble your monitor hardware on an existing computer. 1. Follow the ...
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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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... 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. The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well function perfectly with other 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. The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well function perfectly with other versions...
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... Click Browse and navigate to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. You may differ from the menu. 2. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system 1. Click Close. Go to Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Devices and Printers and... right-click the name of your BenQ monitor 19 Alternatively, right-click the desktop and select Personalize, Display, Devices and Printers, and right-click the name of your monitor from your monitor from the menu. 3. How to install on the computer. 7. ...
... Click Browse and navigate to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. You may differ from the menu. 2. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system 1. Click Close. Go to Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Devices and Printers and... right-click the name of your BenQ monitor 19 Alternatively, right-click the desktop and select Personalize, Display, Devices and Printers, and right-click the name of your monitor from your monitor from the menu. 3. How to install on the computer. 7. ...
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... Continue in the prompted User Account Control window. 5. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. In... driver update is the drive letter designator for driver software. 8. it may be prompted to restart your BenQ monitor Select Display Settings from provided driver list, and click Next. You may differ from the popup menu. ...How to install on the computer. 7. Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. This will display. 2. Select the correct folder name of your system -...
... Continue in the prompted User Account Control window. 5. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. In... driver update is the drive letter designator for driver software. 8. it may be prompted to restart your BenQ monitor Select Display Settings from provided driver list, and click Next. You may differ from the popup menu. ...How to install on the computer. 7. Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. This will display. 2. Select the correct folder name of your system -...
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... to obtain an optimal display from CD-ROM. 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 auto.exe. Press the AUTO key on your computer is to your operating system. If... you notice a vertical noise (like a curtain effect-shimmering of the monitor when you use the AUTO key function. If you notice a horizontal noise, press the or keys to select Pixel Clock and press the ENTER key...
... to obtain an optimal display from CD-ROM. 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 auto.exe. Press the AUTO key on your computer is to your operating system. If... you notice a vertical noise (like a curtain effect-shimmering of the monitor when you use the AUTO key function. If you notice a horizontal noise, press the or keys to select Pixel Clock and press the ENTER key...