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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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Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for servicing. 2 Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any... be blocked or covered. Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for your monitor from time to notify any of BenQ Corporation.
Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for servicing. 2 Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any... be blocked or covered. Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for your monitor from time to notify any of BenQ Corporation.
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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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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. 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. Input and output ports (vary by model, see Input and output ports on the model. • Picture may vary depending on page 8) 5. Control buttons 1 2. Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. Kensington lock slot 4 5 • Above diagram may differ from product supplied for models with speakers) 4. Power button 2 Back view 3 3 3. Getting to know your monitor 7
Speakers (for your region. Input and output ports (vary by model, see Input and output ports on the model. • Picture may vary depending on page 8) 5. Control buttons 1 2. Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. Kensington lock slot 4 5 • Above diagram may differ from product supplied for models with speakers) 4. Power button 2 Back view 3 3 3. Getting to know your monitor 7
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Models with analog-only inputs and speakers 6. DVI-D socket 1 23 56 Models with HDMI inputs 1. HDMI socket 5. Headphone jack 4. AC power input jack 2. 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. Input and output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending on your monitor
Models with analog-only inputs and speakers 6. DVI-D socket 1 23 56 Models with HDMI inputs 1. HDMI socket 5. Headphone jack 4. AC power input jack 2. 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. Input and output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending on your monitor
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...Available input and output jacks may vary depending on you must turn it locks in or turn-on the power to the monitor until instructed to the monitor base as illustrated until they have properly engaged. Placing the screen surface on your reference only. Please be careful to prevent...to do so. • The following illustrations are for your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your monitor hardware 9 Attach the monitor base. 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...
...Available input and output jacks may vary depending on you must turn it locks in or turn-on the power to the monitor until instructed to the monitor base as illustrated until they have properly engaged. Placing the screen surface on your reference only. Please be careful to prevent...to do so. • The following illustrations are for your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your monitor hardware 9 Attach the monitor base. 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...
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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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...Good quality: D-Sub The video cables included in which both DVI-D cable and D-Sub cable on the same PC. Connect the audio cable (for your monitor hardware 11 Connect the other end of the D-Sub cable (at the end with appropriate video systems. (Not available for analog-only models). Tighten all... finger screws to the monitor video socket. Connect the audio cable between the socket on the rear of the two HDMI ports on the product supplied for models with the...
...Good quality: D-Sub The video cables included in which both DVI-D cable and D-Sub cable on the same PC. Connect the audio cable (for your monitor hardware 11 Connect the other end of the D-Sub cable (at the end with appropriate video systems. (Not available for analog-only models). Tighten all... finger screws to the monitor video socket. Connect the audio cable between the socket on the rear of the two HDMI ports on the product supplied for models with the...
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... power outlet just yet. 5. Plug one end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the right of the monitor. Picture may differ from your BenQ monitor on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Getting the most from product supplied for details. 4. Turn on page 15 to ...install the monitor software. You may vary by pressing the power button on the power. To extend the service life of the monitor. Connect-to...
... power outlet just yet. 5. Plug one end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the right of the monitor. Picture may differ from your BenQ monitor on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Getting the most from product supplied for details. 4. Turn on page 15 to ...install the monitor software. You may vary by pressing the power button on the power. To extend the service life of the monitor. Connect-to...
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... clips upward, detach the stand base from the monitor stand arm. If the screen size is 27 inches, follow the illustration on your monitor hardware 13 Push the locking clips upward to detach the monitor base from the stand arm. 3. Prepare the monitor and area. Turn off the computer before laying ... arm, and then push the screwdriver against the release button inside the hole. Then pull the monitor stand backward away from the monitor. Please be careful to prevent damage to detach the base 1. Insert a pointed object such as a screwdriver to assemble your desk will crack the...
... clips upward, detach the stand base from the monitor stand arm. If the screen size is 27 inches, follow the illustration on your monitor hardware 13 Push the locking clips upward to detach the monitor base from the stand arm. 3. Prepare the monitor and area. Turn off the computer before laying ... arm, and then push the screwdriver against the release button inside the hole. Then pull the monitor stand backward away from the monitor. Please be careful to prevent damage to detach the base 1. Insert a pointed object such as a screwdriver to assemble your desk will crack the...
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...wall with 100mm pattern, allowing the installation of a wall mount bracket. Before starting to use your monitor hardware Detach the monitor base as instructed in the future, please keep the monitor base, monitor stand, and screws somewhere safe for future use. 2. In case you purchased to complete the installation....stand in How to support the weight 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. ...
...wall with 100mm pattern, allowing the installation of a wall mount bracket. Before starting to use your monitor hardware Detach the monitor base as instructed in the future, please keep the monitor base, monitor stand, and screws somewhere safe for future use. 2. In case you purchased to complete the installation....stand in How to support the weight 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. ...
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... order to select a monitor model. Getting the most benefit from your new BenQ LCD monitor, you need to follow to the specification label on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most from your BenQ monitor 15 The circumstances under ...whether you are upgrading an existing installation (which process you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as a member of the purchased model, refer to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software. Furthermore, if your computer is connected to a network which has ...
... order to select a monitor model. Getting the most benefit from your new BenQ LCD monitor, you need to follow to the specification label on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most from your BenQ monitor 15 The circumstances under ...whether you are upgrading an existing installation (which process you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as a member of the purchased model, refer to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software. Furthermore, if your computer is connected to a network which has ...
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.../ 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 hardware on page 9. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer. 3. ...instruction details the procedure 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 connected to it will automatically detect the new monitor and launch the Found New Hardware Wizard. Follow...
.../ 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 hardware on page 9. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer. 3. ...instruction details the procedure 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 connected to it will automatically detect the new monitor and launch the Found New Hardware Wizard. Follow...
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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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... have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your BenQ monitor The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your Microsoft Windows computer. It is currently tested as at the time of writing, BenQ has done no testing of this 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 the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on page 20. 18 Getting the most from the CD....
... have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your BenQ monitor The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your Microsoft Windows computer. It is currently tested as at the time of writing, BenQ has done no testing of this 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 the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on page 20. 18 Getting the most from the CD....
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...and right-click the name of your system - Click the Hardware tab. 4. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system 1. Select Properties from the example above depending upon your monitor from the menu. 2. Open Display Properties. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver...Properties button. 5. it may differ from the menu. 3. The drive letter for your CD drive may be prompted to your BenQ monitor 19 Select the correct folder name of your computer after the driver update is the drive letter designator for driver software. 8. Click...
...and right-click the name of your system - Click the Hardware tab. 4. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system 1. Select Properties from the example above depending upon your monitor from the menu. 2. Open Display Properties. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver...Properties button. 5. it may differ from the menu. 3. The drive letter for your CD drive may be prompted to your BenQ monitor 19 Select the correct folder name of your computer after the driver update is the drive letter designator for driver software. 8. Click...
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... and sounds window. Select Display Settings from the example above depending upon your BenQ monitor Click the Advanced Settings button. Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. Click 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. Click Browse and navigate...
... and sounds window. Select Display Settings from the example above depending upon your BenQ monitor Click the Advanced Settings button. Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. Click 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. Click Browse and navigate...
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... that you use auto.exe. Run the test program auto.exe from an analog (D-Sub) input is set to the native resolution of the monitor when you can always adjust the screen geometric settings manually using a digital (DVI or HDMI) cable to the screen. Then press the or keys ... If you run auto.exe, a test pattern displays. 2. If 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 use the AUTO key function. Picture optimization The easiest way to obtain an optimal display from CD...
... that you use auto.exe. Run the test program auto.exe from an analog (D-Sub) input is set to the native resolution of the monitor when you can always adjust the screen geometric settings manually using a digital (DVI or HDMI) cable to the screen. Then press the or keys ... If you run auto.exe, a test pattern displays. 2. If 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 use the AUTO key function. Picture optimization The easiest way to obtain an optimal display from CD...