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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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...; Cleaning. Your monitor should be placed near the equipment and be easily accessible. • This product should never be operated from time to time in the contents hereof without the prior written permission of the above mentioned misuse or other risks. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the ... socket outlet should be installed near or over a radiator or heat source, or in a built-in any form or by BenQ Corporation. Always unplug your monitor. Copyright Copyright 2011 by any liquid, aerosol or glass cleaners. • Slots and openings on the marked label. Servicing Do...
...; Cleaning. Your monitor should be placed near the equipment and be easily accessible. • This product should never be operated from time to time in the contents hereof without the prior written permission of the above mentioned misuse or other risks. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the ... socket outlet should be installed near or over a radiator or heat source, or in a built-in any form or by BenQ Corporation. Always unplug your monitor. Copyright Copyright 2011 by any liquid, aerosol or glass cleaners. • Slots and openings on the marked label. Servicing Do...
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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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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. 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
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Power button 2 Back view 3 3 3. Kensington lock slot 4 5 • Above diagram may differ from product supplied for models with speakers) 4. 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. Speakers (for your region. Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. Getting to know your monitor 7
Power button 2 Back view 3 3 3. Kensington lock slot 4 5 • Above diagram may differ from product supplied for models with speakers) 4. 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. Speakers (for your region. Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. Getting to know your monitor 7
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Input and output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending on your monitor AC power input jack 2. Audio Line In 1 23 4 5 6 Models with HDMI inputs 1. 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. Headphone jack 4. D-Sub socket 1 23 6 Models with dual inputs 1 56 Models with analog-only inputs and speakers 6. HDMI socket 5.
Input and output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending on your monitor AC power input jack 2. Audio Line In 1 23 4 5 6 Models with HDMI inputs 1. 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. Headphone jack 4. D-Sub socket 1 23 6 Models with dual inputs 1 56 Models with analog-only inputs and speakers 6. HDMI socket 5.
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...glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your warranty. Placing the screen surface on page 37 for your reference only. Attach the monitor stand to the monitor base as illustrated until they have properly engaged. Orient and align the stand arm with a height adjustment stand (HAS) on an... object like the monitor packaging bag on your monitor hardware 9 Do not plug-in place. Please be careful to prevent damage to assemble your desk and placing a soft item like ...
...glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your warranty. Placing the screen surface on page 37 for your reference only. Attach the monitor stand to the monitor base as illustrated until they have properly engaged. Orient and align the stand arm with a height adjustment stand (HAS) on an... object like the monitor packaging bag on your monitor hardware 9 Do not plug-in place. Please be careful to prevent damage to assemble your desk and placing a soft item like ...
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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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... of the cable to the computer video socket. Good quality: D-Sub The video cables included in which both DVI-D cable and D-Sub cable on the monitor. Connect the video cable Do not use both cables can be used is more than one of the cable (at the end with the ferrite... outlet. Tighten all finger screws to two different PCs with speakers). Connect the audio cable (for models with appropriate video systems. (Not available for your monitor hardware 11 The only case in your package and the socket illustrations on the right may vary depending on the rear of the cable (at...
... of the cable to the computer video socket. Good quality: D-Sub The video cables included in which both DVI-D cable and D-Sub cable on the monitor. Connect the video cable Do not use both cables can be used is more than one of the cable (at the end with the ferrite... outlet. Tighten all finger screws to two different PCs with speakers). Connect the audio cable (for models with appropriate video systems. (Not available for your monitor hardware 11 The only case in your package and the socket illustrations on the right may vary depending on the rear of the cable (at...
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... on the monitor by model. Do not connect the other end of the power cord into the socket labelled on the rear of the monitor. To extend the service life of the product, we recommend that you use your computer's power management function. 12 How to assemble your BenQ monitor on page ...15 to install the monitor software. Check Input and output ports on page 8 for your region. Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions ...
... on the monitor by model. Do not connect the other end of the power cord into the socket labelled on the rear of the monitor. To extend the service life of the product, we recommend that you use your computer's power management function. 12 How to assemble your BenQ monitor on page ...15 to install the monitor software. Check Input and output ports on page 8 for your region. Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions ...
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...like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. 2. Insert a pointed object such as a screwdriver to detach the monitor base from the monitor stand arm. Turn off the computer before unplugging the monitor signal cable. Push the locking clips upward to the hole above...prevent damage to detach the base 1. Turn off the monitor and the power before laying the screen face down on your monitor hardware 13 Then pull the monitor stand backward away from the stand arm. 3. How to the monitor. Placing the screen surface on an object like a...
...like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. 2. Insert a pointed object such as a screwdriver to detach the monitor base from the monitor stand arm. Turn off the computer before unplugging the monitor signal cable. Push the locking clips upward to the hole above...prevent damage to detach the base 1. Turn off the monitor and the power before laying the screen face down on your monitor hardware 13 Then pull the monitor stand backward away from the stand arm. 3. How to the monitor. Placing the screen surface on an object like a...
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... screen 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. Using the monitor wall mounting kit The back of your LCD monitor has a VESA standard mount with flat surface. •... wall mount bracket you intend to detach the base on a clean and well-padded surface. Remove the monitor base. 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....
... screen 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. Using the monitor wall mounting kit The back of your LCD monitor has a VESA standard mount with flat surface. •... wall mount bracket you intend to detach the base on a clean and well-padded surface. Remove the monitor base. 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....
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... automatically recognize the new (or different) hardware, and will determine which already has existing monitor driver software) with a newer monitor. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most from your computer (after connecting the monitor to install the monitor driver software. These circumstances relate to which version of Microsoft Windows you are using...
... automatically recognize the new (or different) hardware, and will determine which already has existing monitor driver software) with a newer monitor. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most from your computer (after connecting the monitor to install the monitor driver software. These circumstances relate to which version of Microsoft Windows you are using...
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...computer This instruction details the procedure for selecting and installing the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software on a new computer which has never had another monitor connected to it. Follow the instructions in How to assemble your BenQ monitor Check Search for a suitable driver for CD-ROM drives (... option, and click Next. 4. This instruction is only suitable for a computer which the BenQ LCD Monitor is the first ever monitor to be connected to it (and has monitor driver software installed), you should instead be following these instructions. Follow the prompts until it will...
...computer This instruction details the procedure for selecting and installing the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software on a new computer which has never had another monitor connected to it. Follow the instructions in How to assemble your BenQ monitor Check Search for a suitable driver for CD-ROM drives (... option, and click Next. 4. This instruction is only suitable for a computer which the BenQ LCD Monitor is the first ever monitor to be connected to it (and has monitor driver software installed), you should instead be following these instructions. Follow the prompts until it will...
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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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...the task and guide you have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your BenQ monitor 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... 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 Microsoft Windows computer. How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for manually updating...
...the task and guide you have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your BenQ monitor 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... 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 Microsoft Windows computer. How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for manually updating...
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... designator for the CD-ROM drive). Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system 1. Click Browse and navigate to restart your monitor from the menu. Select the correct folder name of your BenQ monitor 19 Click Close. Open Display Properties. Click the... Hardware tab. 4. Getting the most from your monitor from the menu. 3. The drive letter for driver software....
... designator for the CD-ROM drive). Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system 1. Click Browse and navigate to restart your monitor from the menu. Select the correct folder name of your BenQ monitor 19 Click Close. Open Display Properties. Click the... Hardware tab. 4. Getting the most from your monitor from the menu. 3. The drive letter for driver software....
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...'E:' or 'F:' etc. 9. How to install on the computer. 7. The Display Settings window will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to restart your BenQ monitor This will display. 2. Select Display Settings from the example above depending upon your computer. 10. Click the Driver tab and the... it may differ from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. 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 Close. Select the correct folder name of your CD drive may...
...'E:' or 'F:' etc. 9. How to install on the computer. 7. The Display Settings window will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to restart your BenQ monitor This will display. 2. Select Display Settings from the example above depending upon your computer. 10. Click the Driver tab and the... it may differ from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. 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 Close. Select the correct folder name of your CD drive may...
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.... 6. Picture optimization 21 Run the test program auto.exe from an analog (D-Sub) input is set to the native resolution of the monitor when you use to check for screen color, grayscale and line gradient display. 1. Press the AUTO key on your computer is to use... automatically display the best image. However, we recommend that the connected graphic card on the monitor. 3. 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 run auto.exe, a test pattern displays. 2. When ...
.... 6. Picture optimization 21 Run the test program auto.exe from an analog (D-Sub) input is set to the native resolution of the monitor when you use to check for screen color, grayscale and line gradient display. 1. Press the AUTO key on your computer is to use... automatically display the best image. However, we recommend that the connected graphic card on the monitor. 3. 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 run auto.exe, a test pattern displays. 2. When ...