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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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...the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for pluggable equipment. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for your dealer or local power company. • An ... Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for any of this publication and to time in any form or by BenQ Corporation. Always unplug your monitor from time to make changes from the wall outlet before cleaning.
...the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for pluggable equipment. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for your dealer or local power company. • An ... Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for any of this publication and to time in any form or by BenQ Corporation. Always unplug your monitor from time to make changes from the wall outlet before cleaning.
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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 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 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.
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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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Getting to know your region. Getting to know your monitor 7 Control buttons 1 2. Kensington lock slot 4 5 • Above diagram may vary depending on page 8) 5. Speakers (for your monitor Front view 1. Power button 2 Back view 3 3 3. 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.
Getting to know your region. Getting to know your monitor 7 Control buttons 1 2. Kensington lock slot 4 5 • Above diagram may vary depending on page 8) 5. Speakers (for your monitor Front view 1. Power button 2 Back view 3 3 3. 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.
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Headphone jack 4. HDMI socket 5. AC power input jack 2. D-Sub socket 1 23 6 Models with dual inputs 1 56 Models with analog-only inputs and speakers 6. Input and output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending on your monitor DVI-D socket 1 23 56 Models with analog-only inputs 1 6 8 Getting to know your purchased model. Audio Line In 1 23 4 5 6 Models with HDMI inputs 1. Models with dual inputs and speakers 3.
Headphone jack 4. HDMI socket 5. AC power input jack 2. D-Sub socket 1 23 6 Models with dual inputs 1 56 Models with analog-only inputs and speakers 6. Input and output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending on your monitor DVI-D socket 1 23 56 Models with analog-only inputs 1 6 8 Getting to know your purchased model. Audio Line In 1 23 4 5 6 Models with HDMI inputs 1. Models with dual inputs and speakers 3.
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... on the desk for details on hardware installation. • If the computer is turned on you must turn it locks in or turn-on your monitor hardware 9 Placing the screen surface on your warranty. Orient and align the stand arm with a height adjustment stand (HAS) on page 37 for ...padding. Attach the monitor base. Attach the monitor stand to check that they click and lock into place. Please be careful to prevent damage to the monitor until they have properly engaged. Gently lay the screen face down on the purchased ...
... on the desk for details on hardware installation. • If the computer is turned on you must turn it locks in or turn-on your monitor hardware 9 Placing the screen surface on your warranty. Orient and align the stand arm with a height adjustment stand (HAS) on page 37 for ...padding. Attach the monitor base. Attach the monitor stand to check that they click and lock into place. Please be careful to prevent damage to the monitor until they have properly engaged. Gently lay the screen face down on the purchased ...
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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 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.
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...the product supplied for analog-only models). Connect the audio cable between the socket on the rear of the two HDMI ports on the monitor. The only case in your computer audio outlet. To Connect the HDMI Cable Connect the plug of the HDMI cable to one video ... - Either Or Or How to two different PCs with speakers). Connect the audio cable (for models with appropriate video systems. (Not available for your monitor hardware 11 Tighten all finger screws to the computer video socket. Connect the other end of the DVI-D cable (at the end with the ferrite...
...the product supplied for analog-only models). Connect the audio cable between the socket on the rear of the two HDMI ports on the monitor. The only case in your computer audio outlet. To Connect the HDMI Cable Connect the plug of the HDMI cable to one video ... - Either Or Or How to two different PCs with speakers). Connect the audio cable (for models with appropriate video systems. (Not available for your monitor hardware 11 Tighten all finger screws to the computer video socket. Connect the other end of the DVI-D cable (at the end with the ferrite...
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... management function. 12 How to install the monitor software. Do not connect the other end of the power cord into the socket labelled on . Turn on the monitor by model. Picture may differ from your BenQ monitor on page 8 for your monitor hardware You may connect headphones to the headphone... jack found next to a power outlet just yet. 5. Connect-to the monitor. Connect the power cable to and turn ...
... management function. 12 How to install the monitor software. Do not connect the other end of the power cord into the socket labelled on . Turn on the monitor by model. Picture may differ from your BenQ monitor on page 8 for your monitor hardware You may connect headphones to the headphone... jack found next to a power outlet just yet. 5. Connect-to the monitor. Connect the power cable to and turn ...
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...size is 27 inches, follow the illustration on the right to detach the monitor base. 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 How to detach the monitor base from the monitor stand arm. Then pull the monitor stand backward away from the stand arm. 3. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on the desk for padding,... controls. 2. Placing the screen surface on a flat clean padded surface. Insert a pointed object such as a screwdriver to the monitor. Turn off the monitor and the power before laying the screen face down on an object like a towel on your desk will crack the glass or damage...
...size is 27 inches, follow the illustration on the right to detach the monitor base. 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 How to detach the monitor base from the monitor stand arm. Then pull the monitor stand backward away from the stand arm. 3. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on the desk for padding,... controls. 2. Placing the screen surface on a flat clean padded surface. Insert a pointed object such as a screwdriver to the monitor. Turn off the monitor and the power before laying the screen face down on an object like a towel on your desk will crack the glass or damage...
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... size 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. Precautions: • Install your monitor and monitor mounting kit on the right to detach the monitor stand. Before starting to install a monitor wall mounting kit, please read the precautions carefully. Using...
... size 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. Precautions: • Install your monitor and monitor mounting kit on the right to detach the monitor stand. Before starting to install a monitor wall mounting kit, please read the precautions carefully. Using...
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...either case however, the very next time you turn 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 a member of the monitor. In either an automatic (new) or upgrade (existing) .... Furthermore, if your computer is connected to a network which already has existing monitor driver software) with a newer monitor. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most from your BenQ monitor 15 These circumstances relate to the specification label on your computer. • To...
...either case however, the very next time you turn 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 a member of the monitor. In either an automatic (new) or upgrade (existing) .... Furthermore, if your computer is connected to a network which already has existing monitor driver software) with a newer monitor. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most from your BenQ monitor 15 These circumstances relate to the specification label on your computer. • To...
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... the correct name of your BenQ monitor Click Finish. 7. Restart the computer. This instruction is the first ever monitor to be following the instructions for which the BenQ LCD Monitor is only suitable for a computer which has never had another monitor connected to Install Hardware Device ...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. If you should instead be connected to it. Check the option for my device option,...
... the correct name of your BenQ monitor Click Finish. 7. Restart the computer. This instruction is the first ever monitor to be following the instructions for which the BenQ LCD Monitor is only suitable for a computer which has never had another monitor connected to Install Hardware Device ...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. If you should instead be connected to it. Check the option for my device option,...
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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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... and guide you have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your Microsoft Windows computer. The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well function perfectly with other versions of Windows, however, as compatible for the particular model...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 Windows Vista and Windows 7 Operating System (OS). How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the ...
... and guide you have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your Microsoft Windows computer. The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well function perfectly with other versions of Windows, however, as compatible for the particular model...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 Windows Vista and Windows 7 Operating System (OS). How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the ...
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...select Personalize, Display, Devices and Printers, and right-click the name of your monitor from the example above depending upon your BenQ monitor 19 Select Properties from your system - This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Devices and Printers ...the menu. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for the CD-ROM drive). Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system 1. Getting the most from the menu. 3. How to install on the computer. 7.
...select Personalize, Display, Devices and Printers, and right-click the name of your monitor from the example above depending upon your BenQ monitor 19 Select Properties from your system - This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Devices and Printers ...the menu. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for the CD-ROM drive). Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system 1. Getting the most from the menu. 3. How to install on the computer. 7.
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... window will display. 2. This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your monitor from the example above depending upon your BenQ monitor Open Display Settings. Click the Advanced Settings button. Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. The Display...
... window will display. 2. This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your monitor from the example above depending upon your BenQ monitor Open Display Settings. Click the Advanced Settings button. Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. The Display...
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...be disabled, because the monitor will automatically display the best image. Press the AUTO key on your computer is to use the AUTO key function. Picture optimization 21 When you connect a digital video output using geometry menu items. To assist you in this endeavour, BenQ has provided a screen test...digital (DVI or HDMI) cable to your operating system. Use the or keys to select DISPLAY and press the ENTER key to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. Picture optimization The easiest way to obtain an optimal display from CD-ROM. Press the AUTO key to optimize the...
...be disabled, because the monitor will automatically display the best image. Press the AUTO key on your computer is to use the AUTO key function. Picture optimization 21 When you connect a digital video output using geometry menu items. To assist you in this endeavour, BenQ has provided a screen test...digital (DVI or HDMI) cable to your operating system. Use the or keys to select DISPLAY and press the ENTER key to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. Picture optimization The easiest way to obtain an optimal display from CD-ROM. Press the AUTO key to optimize the...
