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LCD Monitor User Manual GL930/GL930A GL931/GL931A GL2030/GL2030A GL2230/GL2230A GL2231/GL2231A GL2430 Welcome
LCD Monitor User Manual GL930/GL930A GL931/GL931A GL2030/GL2030A GL2230/GL2230A GL2231/GL2231A GL2430 Welcome
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... this product. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to dangerous voltages or other accident such as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for pluggable equipment. Avoid using any of the cabinet are not sure of the type of BenQ Corporation. If any liquid, aerosol...misuse or other risks. They must be placed near the equipment and be easily accessible. • This product should never be used. Your monitor should be blocked or covered. The socket outlet should be installed near or over a radiator or heat source, or in a built-in...
... this product. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to dangerous voltages or other accident such as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for pluggable equipment. Avoid using any of the cabinet are not sure of the type of BenQ Corporation. If any liquid, aerosol...misuse or other risks. They must be placed near the equipment and be easily accessible. • This product should never be used. Your monitor should be blocked or covered. The socket outlet should be installed near or over a radiator or heat source, or in a built-in...
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... Copyright ...2 Disclaimer ...2 Getting started ...4 Getting to know your monitor 6 Front view ...6 Back view ...6 How to assemble your monitor hardware 7 How to detach the stand base ...10 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 11 How to install the monitor on a new computer 12 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 13 How to install...
... Copyright ...2 Disclaimer ...2 Getting started ...4 Getting to know your monitor 6 Front view ...6 Back view ...6 How to assemble your monitor hardware 7 How to detach the stand base ...10 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 11 How to install the monitor on a new computer 12 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 13 How to install...
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Getting started BenQ LCD Monitor Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.) Video Cable: D-Sub 4 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. 1.
Getting started BenQ LCD Monitor Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.) Video Cable: D-Sub 4 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. 1.
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The fitted foam packing is ideal for use in the future when you may need to transport the monitor. Getting started 5 Video Cable: DVI-D (Optional accessory for models with DVI inputs, sold separately) 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. Getting started 5 Video Cable: DVI-D (Optional accessory for models with DVI inputs, sold separately) Consider keeping the box and packaging in storage for protecting the monitor during transport.
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2. Power button Back view 1 2 3. Control buttons 2. Lock switch 3 45 6 • Above diagram may vary depending on the model. • Picture may differ from product supplied for your region. 6 Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. AC Power Input jack 4. D-Sub socket 6. Getting to know your monitor DVI-D socket (Analog-only models do not have the DVI-D input socket) 5.
2. Power button Back view 1 2 3. Control buttons 2. Lock switch 3 45 6 • Above diagram may vary depending on the model. • Picture may differ from product supplied for your region. 6 Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. AC Power Input jack 4. D-Sub socket 6. Getting to know your monitor DVI-D socket (Analog-only models do not have the DVI-D input socket) 5.
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.... Orient and align the stand base socket with the end of the monitor. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your monitor hardware 7 Gently attempt to pull them together until instructed to the monitor. Placing the screen surface on the desk for padding. Gently lay the... screen face down on a flat clean padded surface. While holding the monitor firmly against the desk, pull the monitor stand arm upwards clear of the stand arm, then push them back apart to assemble your desk and placing a soft ...
.... Orient and align the stand base socket with the end of the monitor. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your monitor hardware 7 Gently attempt to pull them together until instructed to the monitor. Placing the screen surface on the desk for padding. Gently lay the... screen face down on a flat clean padded surface. While holding the monitor firmly against the desk, pull the monitor stand arm upwards clear of the stand arm, then push them back apart to assemble your desk and placing a soft ...
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... DVI-D cable (at the end without the ferrite filter) to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use. Tighten all finger screws to the monitor video socket. Connect the power cable to a power outlet just yet. Connect the PC video cable Do not use . To Connect the DVI-D Cable ...filter) to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use both cables can be used for analog-only models). The only case in your monitor hardware Connect the other end of the cable (at the end with the ferrite filter) to the computer video socket. Plug one end of the...
... DVI-D cable (at the end without the ferrite filter) to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use. Tighten all finger screws to the monitor video socket. Connect the power cable to a power outlet just yet. Connect the PC video cable Do not use . To Connect the DVI-D Cable ...filter) to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use both cables can be used for analog-only models). The only case in your monitor hardware Connect the other end of the cable (at the end with the ferrite filter) to the computer video socket. Plug one end of the...
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4. Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the right of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the power. Plug the other end of the monitor. Picture may differ from your region. Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Section 4: Getting the most from product supplied for your BenQ monitor on . How to install the monitor software. Connect-to and turn it on page 11 to assemble your monitor hardware 9
4. Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the right of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the power. Plug the other end of the monitor. Picture may differ from your region. Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Section 4: Getting the most from product supplied for your BenQ monitor on . How to install the monitor software. Connect-to and turn it on page 11 to assemble your monitor hardware 9
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... an object like a towel on the desk for padding, before laying the screen face down on a flat clean padded surface. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your desk and placing... before unplugging the power cable. Press the locking clips to detach the monitor base from the monitor stand arm. 10 How to the monitor. Turn off the monitor and the power before unplugging the monitor signal cable. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on your warranty. How to detach the stand base 1.
... an object like a towel on the desk for padding, before laying the screen face down on a flat clean padded surface. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your desk and placing... before unplugging the power cable. Press the locking clips to detach the monitor base from the monitor stand arm. 10 How to the monitor. Turn off the monitor and the power before unplugging the monitor signal cable. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on your warranty. How to detach the stand base 1.
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...• How to install the monitor on a new computer on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM. 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 BenQ LCD Monitor will launch its Found New Hardware... wizard. Furthermore, if your BenQ monitor 11 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most from ...
...• How to install the monitor on a new computer on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM. 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 BenQ LCD Monitor will launch its Found New Hardware... wizard. Furthermore, if your BenQ monitor 11 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most from ...
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..., GL2030AM GL2230, GL2230M GL2230A, GL2230AM GL2231, GL2231M GL2231A, GL2231AM GL2430, GL2430M 12 Getting the most from your monitor and click Next. 6. You should not be following these instructions. Follow the instructions in How to assemble your monitor hardware on the computer. 3. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on page 7. Check Search...
..., GL2030AM GL2230, GL2230M GL2230A, GL2230AM GL2231, GL2231M GL2231A, GL2231AM GL2430, GL2430M 12 Getting the most from your monitor and click Next. 6. You should not be following these instructions. Follow the instructions in How to assemble your monitor hardware on the computer. 3. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on page 7. Check Search...
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... of this driver on other versions of Windows, however, as compatible 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 your BenQ monitor 13 Getting the most from the CD. You need only steer it in the right direction...
... of this driver on other versions of Windows, however, as compatible 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 your BenQ monitor 13 Getting the most from the CD. You need only steer it in the right direction...
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...is complete. 14 Getting the most from your monitor from provided driver list, and click Next. Alternatively, right-click the desktop and select Personalize, Display, Devices and Printers, and right-click the name of your BenQ monitor Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows... 7 system 1. Click Generic PnP Monitor, and then the Properties button. 4. Click Browse and navigate to restart your ...
...is complete. 14 Getting the most from your monitor from provided driver list, and click Next. Alternatively, right-click the desktop and select Personalize, Display, Devices and Printers, and right-click the name of your BenQ monitor Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows... 7 system 1. Click Generic PnP Monitor, and then the Properties button. 4. Click Browse and navigate to restart your ...
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...Display Settings from your CD drive may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc. 9. The Generic PnP Monitor Properties window will display. 2. The drive letter for your BenQ monitor 15 Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. You may differ from the example above depending upon your computer ...after the driver update is the drive letter designator for driver software. 8. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. Getting the most from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. This will...
...Display Settings from your CD drive may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc. 9. The Generic PnP Monitor Properties window will display. 2. The drive letter for your BenQ monitor 15 Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. You may differ from the example above depending upon your computer ...after the driver update is the drive letter designator for driver software. 8. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. Getting the most from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. This will...
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... 9. The Hardware Update Wizard will display. 3. Check the option Search for drives and the BenQ LCD Monitor CD inserted in Control Panel. Select (single-click) the correct name of your BenQ monitor Open Display Properties. Right-click the desktop and select Properties from the list. The Advanced Display ... 5. How to install on the computer you attached the monitor to. 7. Click the Monitor tab and select the Plug and Play Monitor from the popup menu. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows XP system 1....
... 9. The Hardware Update Wizard will display. 3. Check the option Search for drives and the BenQ LCD Monitor CD inserted in Control Panel. Select (single-click) the correct name of your BenQ monitor Open Display Properties. Right-click the desktop and select Properties from the list. The Advanced Display ... 5. How to install on the computer you attached the monitor to. 7. Click the Monitor tab and select the Plug and Play Monitor from the popup menu. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows XP system 1....
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... use to check for screen color, grayscale and line gradient display. 1. If you notice a vertical noise (like a curtain effect-shimmering of the monitor when you can use any other image, such as the desktop of your operating system. If you use the AUTO key function. Please ensure that...way 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 run auto.exe, a test pattern displays. 2. 5. Picture optimization 17 However, we recommend that the...
... use to check for screen color, grayscale and line gradient display. 1. If you notice a vertical noise (like a curtain effect-shimmering of the monitor when you can use any other image, such as the desktop of your operating system. If you use the AUTO key function. Please ensure that...way 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 run auto.exe, a test pattern displays. 2. 5. Picture optimization 17 However, we recommend that the...
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... after a few seconds of that setting, and will display a graduated scale for Mode. 5. Power: Turns the power on page 19. 18 How to adjust your monitor The control panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. ENTER key: Enters sub menus and select items. For models with DVI inputs, this key is not currently displaying. The hot ...key activity. OSD = On Screen Display. The key is the hot key for Input. 6. MENU key: Activates OSD main menu and return to adjust your monitor See Hot key mode on or off. AUTO: Adjusts vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 2.
... after a few seconds of that setting, and will display a graduated scale for Mode. 5. Power: Turns the power on page 19. 18 How to adjust your monitor The control panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. ENTER key: Enters sub menus and select items. For models with DVI inputs, this key is not currently displaying. The hot ...key activity. OSD = On Screen Display. The key is the hot key for Input. 6. MENU key: Activates OSD main menu and return to adjust your monitor See Hot key mode on or off. AUTO: Adjusts vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 2.
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Display Mode hot key Press the key continually to adjust your monitor. The setting will take effect immediately. How to switch between different PC video signal inputs that may be connected to particular functions whenever the menu ... the ENTER key to toggle between Full and Aspect. See also Input on page 27. See also Picture Mode on -screen. Hot key mode The monitor keys perform as hot keys to provide direct access to your...
Display Mode hot key Press the key continually to adjust your monitor. The setting will take effect immediately. How to switch between different PC video signal inputs that may be connected to particular functions whenever the menu ... the ENTER key to toggle between Full and Aspect. See also Input on page 27. See also Picture Mode on -screen. Hot key mode The monitor keys perform as hot keys to provide direct access to your...
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... each menu, please refer to the following main OSD menu. 1 2 3 4 DISPLAY Auto Adjustment H. Available menu options may differ from the product supplied to adjust your monitor. Display 2. Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on your...
... each menu, please refer to the following main OSD menu. 1 2 3 4 DISPLAY Auto Adjustment H. Available menu options may differ from the product supplied to adjust your monitor. Display 2. Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on your...