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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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...isolates this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may be operated from the wall outlet before cleaning. Always unplug your monitor. Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Please follow ...any kind into any language or computer language, in the contents hereof without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for ventilation....
...isolates this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may be operated from the wall outlet before cleaning. Always unplug your monitor. Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Please follow ...any kind into any language or computer language, in the contents hereof without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for ventilation....
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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 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 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.
The fitted foam packing is ideal for use 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 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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Power button 2 Back view 3 3 3. 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. 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. Getting to know your monitor 7 Control buttons 1 2.
Power button 2 Back view 3 3 3. 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. 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. Getting to know your monitor 7 Control buttons 1 2.
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Audio Line In 1 23 4 5 6 Models with HDMI inputs 1. Headphone jack 4. HDMI socket 5. Models with dual inputs and speakers 3. DVI-D socket 1 23 56 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 analog-only inputs and speakers 6. AC power input jack 2. 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 HDMI inputs 1. Headphone jack 4. HDMI socket 5. Models with dual inputs and speakers 3. DVI-D socket 1 23 56 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 analog-only inputs and speakers 6. AC power input jack 2. Input and output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending on your monitor
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...and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your monitor hardware 9 Attach the monitor stand to pull them together until it off before continuing. Available input and output jacks ...may vary depending on the desk for your warranty. Placing the screen surface on an object like the monitor packaging bag on the purchased model. 1. Gently lay the screen face down on your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD...
...and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your monitor hardware 9 Attach the monitor stand to pull them together until it off before continuing. Available input and output jacks ...may vary depending on the desk for your warranty. Placing the screen surface on an object like the monitor packaging bag on the purchased model. 1. Gently lay the screen face down on your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD...
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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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...out during use . If there is if they are connected to assemble your computer audio outlet. Connect the audio cable between the socket on the monitor. Either Or Or How to two different PCs with speakers). To Connect the D-Sub Cable Connect the plug of the two HDMI ports on ...end without the ferrite filter) to the computer video socket. Tighten all finger screws to the computer video socket. Tighten all finger screws to the monitor video socket. To Connect the HDMI Cable Connect the plug of the HDMI cable to one video transmission method available to you, you might want...
...out during use . If there is if they are connected to assemble your computer audio outlet. Connect the audio cable between the socket on the monitor. Either Or Or How to two different PCs with speakers). To Connect the D-Sub Cable Connect the plug of the two HDMI ports on ...end without the ferrite filter) to the computer video socket. Tighten all finger screws to the computer video socket. Tighten all finger screws to the monitor video socket. To Connect the HDMI Cable Connect the plug of the HDMI cable to one video transmission method available to you, you might want...
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...and turn it on. Plug one end 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. Picture may vary by pressing the power ...5. Do not connect the other end of the power cord into the socket labelled on page 8 for your region. Turn on the monitor by model. Plug the other end to the monitor. Location of the monitor. You may connect headphones to the headphone jack found next to the Line In jack of the...
...and turn it on. Plug one end 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. Picture may vary by pressing the power ...5. Do not connect the other end of the power cord into the socket labelled on page 8 for your region. Turn on the monitor by model. Plug the other end to the monitor. Location of the monitor. You may connect headphones to the headphone jack found next to the Line In jack of the...
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... pushing the locking clips upward, detach the stand base from the monitor. If the screen size is 27 inches, follow the illustration on your monitor hardware 13 Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on the right to detach the monitor base. 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 How to assemble your...will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your desk will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. 2. Push the locking clips upward to the hole above the monitor stand arm, and then push the screwdriver against the release button inside the hole. Placing ...
... pushing the locking clips upward, detach the stand base from the monitor. If the screen size is 27 inches, follow the illustration on your monitor hardware 13 Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on the right to detach the monitor base. 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 How to assemble your...will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your desk will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. 2. Push the locking clips upward to the hole above the monitor stand arm, and then push the screwdriver against the release button inside the hole. Placing ...
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...the right to support the weight of the monitor. • Turn off the monitor and the power before disconnecting the cables from the LCD monitor. 1. If the screen size is stable to detach the monitor stand. Precautions: • Install your LCD monitor has a VESA standard mount with flat surface.... detach the base on page 13. Detach the monitor base as instructed in the future, please keep the monitor base, monitor stand, and screws somewhere safe for future use. 2. Using the monitor wall mounting kit The back of your monitor and monitor mounting kit on a wall with 100mm pattern, ...
...the right to support the weight of the monitor. • Turn off the monitor and the power before disconnecting the cables from the LCD monitor. 1. If the screen size is stable to detach the monitor stand. Precautions: • Install your LCD monitor has a VESA standard mount with flat surface.... detach the base on page 13. Detach the monitor base as instructed in the future, please keep the monitor base, monitor stand, and screws somewhere safe for future use. 2. Using the monitor wall mounting kit The back of your monitor and monitor mounting kit on a wall with 100mm pattern, ...
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...automatically recognize the new (or different) hardware, and will determine which process you need to follow to the specification label on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM. Further details and step-by-step instructions for either case however, the very next time you turn on as an... is connected to install the monitor driver software. At that point, click the Have Disk button, insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM and select the appropriate monitor model. Getting the most benefit from your new BenQ LCD monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as a member of...
...automatically recognize the new (or different) hardware, and will determine which process you need to follow to the specification label on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM. Further details and step-by-step instructions for either case however, the very next time you turn on as an... is connected to install the monitor driver software. At that point, click the Have Disk button, insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM and select the appropriate monitor model. Getting the most benefit from your new BenQ LCD monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as a member of...
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...starts, it displays the option to be following table. Restart the computer. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on page 9. 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 / GL2250TM GL2250HM G2250 G2250HM G2251M / G2251TM G2255A G2255 GL2450 / GL2450M GL2450HM G2450 G2450HM 16 Getting the most from your monitor and click Next. 6. Follow the instructions in How to the following...
...starts, it displays the option to be following table. Restart the computer. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on page 9. 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 / GL2250TM GL2250HM G2250 G2250HM G2251M / G2251TM G2255A G2255 GL2450 / GL2450M GL2450HM G2450 G2450HM 16 Getting the most from your monitor and click Next. 6. Follow the instructions in How to the following...
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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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... 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. How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for...
... 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. How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for...
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...Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from the example above depending upon your BenQ monitor 19 This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to install on the computer. 7. Go to restart your CD drive may differ ...from the menu. 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 computer after the driver update is the drive letter designator...
...Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from the example above depending upon your BenQ monitor 19 This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to install on the computer. 7. Go to restart your CD drive may differ ...from the menu. 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 computer after the driver update is the drive letter designator...
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Right-click the desktop and select Personalize from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. Click Close. Open Display Settings. Click Continue in the prompted User Account Control window...your computer after the driver update is the drive letter designator for driver software. 8. it may differ from the example above depending upon your BenQ monitor How to install on the computer. 7. Select Display Settings from the popup menu. Select the correct folder name of your computer. 10. ...
Right-click the desktop and select Personalize from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. Click Close. Open Display Settings. Click Continue in the prompted User Account Control window...your computer after the driver update is the drive letter designator for driver software. 8. it may differ from the example above depending upon your BenQ monitor How to install on the computer. 7. Select Display Settings from the popup menu. Select the correct folder name of your computer. 10. ...
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...gradient display. 1. If you wish, you use the AUTO key function. Press the AUTO key on your computer is to use to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. If you notice a vertical noise (like a curtain effect-shimmering of vertical lines), press the or keys to the ...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 notice a horizontal noise, press the or keys to access the monitor On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 4. However, we recommend that the connected graphic card on...
...gradient display. 1. If you wish, you use the AUTO key function. Press the AUTO key on your computer is to use to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. If you notice a vertical noise (like a curtain effect-shimmering of vertical lines), press the or keys to the ...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 notice a horizontal noise, press the or keys to access the monitor On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 4. However, we recommend that the connected graphic card on...