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... a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. No part of this publication and to make changes from the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for servicing. Copyright Copyright © 2010 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without obligation of BenQ Corporation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any...
... a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. No part of this publication and to make changes from the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for servicing. Copyright Copyright © 2010 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without obligation of BenQ Corporation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any...
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... to install the monitor on a new computer 12 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 13 How to install on Windows 7 system 14 How to install on Windows Vista systems 15 How to install on Windows XP system 16 Picture optimization ...17 How to adjust your monitor 18 The control panel ...18 Hot key mode ...19 Main menu mode ...20 Troubleshooting ...32 Frequently asked questions (FAQ 32 Need more help...
... to install the monitor on a new computer 12 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 13 How to install on Windows 7 system 14 How to install on Windows Vista systems 15 How to install on Windows XP system 16 Picture optimization ...17 How to adjust your monitor 18 The control panel ...18 Hot key mode ...19 Main menu mode ...20 Troubleshooting ...32 Frequently asked questions (FAQ 32 Need more help...
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... 7 Carefully lift the monitor, turn -on a flat clean padded surface. You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources. -5O~ +20O How to the monitor. Gently lay the screen face down on the power to assemble your desk and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. Attach the monitor base. 3.
... 7 Carefully lift the monitor, turn -on a flat clean padded surface. You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources. -5O~ +20O How to the monitor. Gently lay the screen face down on the power to assemble your desk and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. Attach the monitor base. 3.
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Picture may differ from your BenQ monitor on the power. Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the right of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on page 11 to install the monitor software. Connect-to assemble your region. Turn on . Plug the other end of the monitor. How to and turn it on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Section 4: Getting the most from product supplied for your monitor hardware 9 4.
Picture may differ from your BenQ monitor on the power. Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the right of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on page 11 to install the monitor software. Connect-to assemble your region. Turn on . Plug the other end of the monitor. How to and turn it on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Section 4: Getting the most from product supplied for your monitor hardware 9 4.
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... specification label on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM. Furthermore, if your computer. • To check the name of the purchased model, refer to your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, you must be logged on as an Administrator or as provided on the back of Microsoft Windows you are using, and whether you are upgrading an existing installation (which already has existing monitor driver software) with a newer monitor...
... specification label on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM. Furthermore, if your computer. • To check the name of the purchased model, refer to your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, you must be logged on as an Administrator or as provided on the back of Microsoft Windows you are using, and whether you are upgrading an existing installation (which already has existing monitor driver software) with a newer monitor...
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If you should instead be connected to it displays the option to Install Hardware Device Drivers. 2. 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 monitor and click Next. 6. Check the option for the purchased model, refer to the following table. To find the suitable...
If you should instead be connected to it displays the option to Install Hardware Device Drivers. 2. 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 monitor and click Next. 6. Check the option for the purchased model, refer to the following table. To find the suitable...
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... letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your Microsoft Windows computer. You need only steer it in the right direction. The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well function perfectly with other versions of Windows, however, as compatible for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Operating System (OS). How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for manually updating the existing monitor driver software...
... letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your Microsoft Windows computer. You need only steer it in the right direction. The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well function perfectly with other versions of Windows, however, as compatible for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Operating System (OS). How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for manually updating the existing monitor driver software...
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... menu. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for the CD-ROM drive). Click Generic PnP Monitor, and then the Properties button. 4. How to install on the computer. 6. Go to Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from provided driver list, and click Next. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button...
... menu. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for the CD-ROM drive). Click Generic PnP Monitor, and then the Properties button. 4. How to install on the computer. 6. Go to Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from provided driver list, and click Next. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button...
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... and sounds window. The Generic PnP Monitor Properties window will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. Getting the most from the popup menu. This will display. 3. Click Continue in the prompted User Account Control window. 5. The Display Settings window will display. 2. You may be prompted to install on the computer. 7. Open Display Settings. The...
... and sounds window. The Generic PnP Monitor Properties window will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. Getting the most from the popup menu. This will display. 3. Click Continue in the prompted User Account Control window. 5. The Display Settings window will display. 2. You may be prompted to install on the computer. 7. Open Display Settings. The...
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... the driver update is selected for drives and the BenQ LCD Monitor CD inserted in the list, it will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to . 7. This will already be prompted to your system. • Under the Classic view, click Start | Control Panel | Display. • Under the Category view, click Start | Control Panel | Appearance and Themes | Change the screen resolution. Open Display Properties. In Windows XP version, Control Panel is only one monitor in...
... the driver update is selected for drives and the BenQ LCD Monitor CD inserted in the list, it will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to . 7. This will already be prompted to your system. • Under the Classic view, click Start | Control Panel | Display. • Under the Category view, click Start | Control Panel | Appearance and Themes | Change the screen resolution. Open Display Properties. In Windows XP version, Control Panel is only one monitor in...
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... connected graphic card on the monitor. 3. If you notice a vertical noise (like a curtain effect-shimmering of the monitor when you use the AUTO key function. 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 the AUTO key function. If you wish, you can always adjust the screen geometric settings manually using a digital (DVI) cable to obtain an optimal display...
... connected graphic card on the monitor. 3. If you notice a vertical noise (like a curtain effect-shimmering of the monitor when you use the AUTO key function. 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 the AUTO key function. If you wish, you can always adjust the screen geometric settings manually using a digital (DVI) cable to obtain an optimal display...
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... models with DVI inputs, this key is not currently displaying. The hot keys will disappear after a few seconds of that setting, and will only operate while the OSD menu is also the hot key for adjusting the value of no key activity. AUTO: Adjusts vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 2. Power: Turns the power on page 19. 18 How to adjust your monitor The control panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Hot key displays will display...
... models with DVI inputs, this key is not currently displaying. The hot keys will disappear after a few seconds of that setting, and will only operate while the OSD menu is also the hot key for adjusting the value of no key activity. AUTO: Adjusts vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 2. Power: Turns the power on page 19. 18 How to adjust your monitor The control panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Hot key displays will display...
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... main OSD menus: 1. Display 2. The OSD menu languages may differ from the product supplied to your region, see "Language on your monitor Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on page 30" under "OSD Settings" for more information on each menu, please refer to the following main OSD menu. 1 2 3 4 DISPLAY Auto Adjustment H. For more details. Picture 3. Picture Advanced 4. Position V. Press the MENU key to display the following pages: • Display menu on...
... main OSD menus: 1. Display 2. The OSD menu languages may differ from the product supplied to your region, see "Language on your monitor Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on page 30" under "OSD Settings" for more information on each menu, please refer to the following main OSD menu. 1 2 3 4 DISPLAY Auto Adjustment H. For more details. Picture 3. Picture Advanced 4. Position V. Press the MENU key to display the following pages: • Display menu on...
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... key' for you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI) cable to select this function. How to the previous menu, press the MENU button. Position V. To return to adjust your monitor, the AUTO key and the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled. Position Pixel Clock Phase MODE: Standard 10 12 1 12 2. Press the or keys to select that item. Item Auto Adjustment Function Optimizes and adjusts the screen settings automatically for this option and make adjustments or selections...
... key' for you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI) cable to select this function. How to the previous menu, press the MENU button. Position V. To return to adjust your monitor, the AUTO key and the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled. Position Pixel Clock Phase MODE: Standard 10 12 1 12 2. Press the or keys to select that item. Item Auto Adjustment Function Optimizes and adjusts the screen settings automatically for this option and make adjustments or selections...
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... value for Brightness, Contrast, and Sharpness are available only in the image. The default value is set to select that item. PICTURE Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color MODE: Standard 12 10 1 2.2 2. Move ENTER Select MENU Back 4. Press the or keys to select PICTURE and then press the ENTER key to decrease the contrast. Item Brightness Contrast Sharpness Function Adjusts the balance between darkness and lightness. Press the...
... value for Brightness, Contrast, and Sharpness are available only in the image. The default value is set to select that item. PICTURE Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color MODE: Standard 12 10 1 2.2 2. Move ENTER Select MENU Back 4. Press the or keys to select PICTURE and then press the ENTER key to decrease the contrast. Item Brightness Contrast Sharpness Function Adjusts the balance between darkness and lightness. Press the...
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... User Mode custom color settings to adjust the value. The blend of the image. Then use the or keys to select this option. Press the or keys to adjust the value. • Red (0 to 100) • Green (0 to 100) • Blue (0 to 100) 0 to 100 0 to 100 Reset Color The above options for Hue and Saturation are available only if the signal source is the factory default color...
... User Mode custom color settings to adjust the value. The blend of the image. Then use the or keys to select this option. Press the or keys to adjust the value. • Red (0 to 100) • Green (0 to 100) • Blue (0 to 100) 0 to 100 0 to 100 Reset Color The above options for Hue and Saturation are available only if the signal source is the factory default color...
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...; DVI change the input to your monitor 29 Operation Range Press the or keys to the previous menu, press the MENU button. Press the or keys to display the main menu. Press the MENU key to make adjustments or selections. Item Input Function Use this to change the settings. • D-sub (VGA) Analog-only models do not have the Input function. SYSTEM Input OSD Settings DDC/CI Auto Power off Information Reset All Move MODE: Standard DVI 2. MENU Back 4. System menu...
...; DVI change the input to your monitor 29 Operation Range Press the or keys to the previous menu, press the MENU button. Press the or keys to display the main menu. Press the MENU key to make adjustments or selections. Item Input Function Use this to change the settings. • D-sub (VGA) Analog-only models do not have the Input function. SYSTEM Input OSD Settings DDC/CI Auto Power off Information Reset All Move MODE: Standard DVI 2. MENU Back 4. System menu...
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... or keys to change the settings. OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor settings from the "OSD Settings" menu, and all mode, color and geometry settings to the factory default values. When this function is preset to change the settings. • YES • NO • ON • OFF • OFF • 10min. • 20min. • 30min. • Input • Current Resolution • Optimum Resolution (best with the monitor) • Model Name • YES...
... or keys to change the settings. OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor settings from the "OSD Settings" menu, and all mode, color and geometry settings to the factory default values. When this function is preset to change the settings. • YES • NO • ON • OFF • OFF • 10min. • 20min. • 30min. • Input • Current Resolution • Optimum Resolution (best with the monitor) • Model Name • YES...
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... these instructions. Select the native resolution. If the LED is illuminated in green and there is a message "Out of Range" on the screen: • Activate the power management function to let your dealer to get necessary support. Faint shadow from the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution". Now check the signal cable connectors. If any pin is normal for the test. If not, optimize the image by using a display mode that this monitor...
... these instructions. Select the native resolution. If the LED is illuminated in green and there is a message "Out of Range" on the screen: • Activate the power management function to let your dealer to get necessary support. Faint shadow from the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution". Now check the signal cable connectors. If any pin is normal for the test. If not, optimize the image by using a display mode that this monitor...
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... instructions on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on the CD, and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on page 27 for the input sources. Is the prompt on the monitor running the monitor at all OSD controls will be accessible. Images from the "OSD Settings" menu (under SYSTEM), and all ? The OSD controls are running at : Support@BenQ.com. If that does not help ? Troubleshooting 33 Need more help , check the signal cable connectors. If the LED...
... instructions on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on the CD, and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on page 27 for the input sources. Is the prompt on the monitor running the monitor at all OSD controls will be accessible. Images from the "OSD Settings" menu (under SYSTEM), and all ? The OSD controls are running at : Support@BenQ.com. If that does not help ? Troubleshooting 33 Need more help , check the signal cable connectors. If the LED...
