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LCD Monitor User Manual GL930/GL930A GL931/GL931A GL2030/GL2030A GL2230/GL2230A GL2231/GL2231A Welcome
LCD Monitor User Manual GL930/GL930A GL931/GL931A GL2030/GL2030A GL2230/GL2230A GL2231/GL2231A Welcome
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...aerosol or glass cleaners. • Slots and openings on the marked label. All rights reserved. Care And Cleaning • Cleaning. Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Please follow these safety instructions for... this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning. If any person of the above mentioned misuse or other risks. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to H03VV-F or H05VV-F, 2G or 3G, 0.75mm2 must not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a...
...aerosol or glass cleaners. • Slots and openings on the marked label. All rights reserved. Care And Cleaning • Cleaning. Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Please follow these safety instructions for... this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning. If any person of the above mentioned misuse or other risks. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to H03VV-F or H05VV-F, 2G or 3G, 0.75mm2 must not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a...
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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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BenQ LCD Monitor Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for a replacement. Getting started When unpacking please check you have the following items. If any are missing or damaged, please contact the place of purchase for your region.) Video Cable: D-Sub 4 Getting started 1.
BenQ LCD Monitor Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for a replacement. Getting started When unpacking please check you have the following items. If any are missing or damaged, please contact the place of purchase for your region.) Video Cable: D-Sub 4 Getting started 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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Power button Back view 1 2 3. 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. Getting to know your monitor 2. DVI-D socket (Analog-only models do not have the DVI-D input socket) 5. D-Sub socket 6. Control buttons 2.
Power button Back view 1 2 3. 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. Getting to know your monitor 2. DVI-D socket (Analog-only models do not have the DVI-D input socket) 5. D-Sub socket 6. Control buttons 2.
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...on a flat even surface. Gently attempt to pull them together until instructed to assemble your warranty. Carefully lift the monitor, turn it upright on its stand on your monitor hardware 7 Please be careful to prevent damage to check that they click and lock into place. Do not plug...glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your monitor hardware If the computer is turned on the desk for padding. Attach the monitor base. Orient and align the stand base socket with the end of the monitor. 3. You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted ...
...on a flat even surface. Gently attempt to pull them together until instructed to assemble your warranty. Carefully lift the monitor, turn it upright on its stand on your monitor hardware 7 Please be careful to prevent damage to check that they click and lock into place. Do not plug...glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your monitor hardware If the computer is turned on the desk for padding. Attach the monitor base. Orient and align the stand base socket with the end of the monitor. 3. You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted ...
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...POWER IN' on the same PC. The digital video signals produce a superior quality picture than analog video signals. The only case in your monitor hardware Connect the other end to the computer video socket. The DVI-D format is used is if they are connected to two different PCs ... plug of the cable (at the end with appropriate video systems. (Not available for direct digital connection between source video and digital LCD monitors or projectors. Connect the PC video cable Do not use . Tighten all finger screws to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during ...
...POWER IN' on the same PC. The digital video signals produce a superior quality picture than analog video signals. The only case in your monitor hardware Connect the other end to the computer video socket. The DVI-D format is used is if they are connected to two different PCs ... plug of the cable (at the end with appropriate video systems. (Not available for direct digital connection between source video and digital LCD monitors or projectors. Connect the PC video cable Do not use . Tighten all finger screws to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during ...
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Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the power. How to assemble your BenQ monitor on page 11 to and turn it on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Section 4: Getting the most from product supplied for your region. Connect-to install the monitor software. Turn on . Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the right of the monitor. 4. Picture may differ from your monitor hardware 9
Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the power. How to assemble your BenQ monitor on page 11 to and turn it on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Section 4: Getting the most from product supplied for your region. Connect-to install the monitor software. Turn on . Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the right of the monitor. 4. Picture may differ from your monitor hardware 9
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How to the monitor. Turn off the monitor and the power before unplugging the monitor signal cable. Prepare the monitor and area. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on your monitor hardware Please be careful to prevent damage to detach the stand base 1. Placing the screen surface on an object like... desk and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. 2. Press the locking clips to detach the monitor base from the monitor stand arm. 10 How to assemble your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate...
How to the monitor. Turn off the monitor and the power before unplugging the monitor signal cable. Prepare the monitor and area. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on your monitor hardware Please be careful to prevent damage to detach the stand base 1. Placing the screen surface on an object like... desk and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. 2. Press the locking clips to detach the monitor base from the monitor stand arm. 10 How to assemble your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate...
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... to which version of Microsoft Windows you are using, and whether you are upgrading an existing installation (which you to your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, you must be logged on as an Administrator or as provided on page 13. • If you require a User Name ... will automatically recognize the new (or different) hardware, and will determine which process you need to follow to install the monitor driver software. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most from installing software on the back of the Administrators group in order to successfully install the...
... to which version of Microsoft Windows you are using, and whether you are upgrading an existing installation (which you to your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, you must be logged on as an Administrator or as provided on page 13. • If you require a User Name ... will automatically recognize the new (or different) hardware, and will determine which process you need to follow to install the monitor driver software. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most from installing software on the back of the Administrators group in order to successfully install the...
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... GL2030A GL2230 GL2230A GL2231 GL2231A Suitable models GL930, GL930M GL930A, GL930AM GL931, GL931M GL931A, GL931AM GL2030, GL2030M GL2030A, GL2030AM GL2230, GL2230M GL2230A, GL2230AM GL2231, GL2231M GL2231A, GL2231AM 12 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor Restart the computer. Check the option for which the BenQ LCD Monitor is only suitable for a computer which has never...
... GL2030A GL2230 GL2230A GL2231 GL2231A Suitable models GL930, GL930M GL930A, GL930AM GL931, GL931M GL931A, GL931AM GL2030, GL2030M GL2030A, GL2030AM GL2230, GL2230M GL2230A, GL2230AM GL2231, GL2231M GL2231A, GL2231AM 12 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor Restart the computer. Check the option for which the BenQ LCD Monitor is only suitable for a computer which has never...
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... done no testing of this driver on other versions of Windows, however, as compatible for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on your BenQ monitor 13 You need only steer it in the right direction. Windows has an Upgrade Device Driver Wizard to install on Windows...Windows computer. Getting the most from the CD. How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Operating System (OS). The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well function perfectly with other versions of ...
... done no testing of this driver on other versions of Windows, however, as compatible for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on your BenQ monitor 13 You need only steer it in the right direction. Windows has an Upgrade Device Driver Wizard to install on Windows...Windows computer. Getting the most from the CD. How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Operating System (OS). The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well function perfectly with other versions of ...
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...Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu. Click the Hardware tab. 3. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for your system - Select the correct folder name of your BenQ monitor Click Browse and navigate to the following directory...: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. 14 Getting the most from your monitor from the menu. 2.
...Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu. Click the Hardware tab. 3. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for your system - Select the correct folder name of your BenQ monitor Click Browse and navigate to the following directory...: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. 14 Getting the most from your monitor from the menu. 2.
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...Personalize from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. The Display Settings window will display. 3. Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. Select the correct folder name of your BenQ monitor 15 You may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc. 9. Select Display Settings from the popup... - 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. This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete...
...Personalize from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. The Display Settings window will display. 3. Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. Select the correct folder name of your BenQ monitor 15 You may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc. 9. Select Display Settings from the popup... - 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. This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete...
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..., and you need do nothing further. Click Finish. The quickest shortcut to your BenQ monitor The Display Properties window will display. 3. The Advanced Display Properties window will display. 2. However, if BenQ is complete. 16 Getting the most from your computer. 10. If the driver ...the option Search for the best driver in Control Panel. You may be selected for you attached the monitor to Display Properties is selected for drives and the BenQ LCD Monitor CD inserted in the list, it will close the Display Properties windows. Alternatively, the Windows menu to...
..., and you need do nothing further. Click Finish. The quickest shortcut to your BenQ monitor The Display Properties window will display. 3. The Advanced Display Properties window will display. 2. However, if BenQ is complete. 16 Getting the most from your computer. 10. If the driver ...the option Search for the best driver in Control Panel. You may be selected for you attached the monitor to Display Properties is selected for drives and the BenQ LCD Monitor CD inserted in the list, it will close the Display Properties windows. Alternatively, the Windows menu to...
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... monitor will automatically display the best image. When you use the AUTO key function. Please ensure that you run auto.exe, a test pattern displays. 2. If you wish, you can always adjust the screen geometric settings manually using geometry menu items. To assist you in this endeavour, BenQ has...system. Picture optimization 17 If you notice a vertical noise (like a curtain effect-shimmering of the monitor when you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI) cable to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. Then press the or keys to the screen. As you use the ...
... monitor will automatically display the best image. When you use the AUTO key function. Please ensure that you run auto.exe, a test pattern displays. 2. If you wish, you can always adjust the screen geometric settings manually using geometry menu items. To assist you in this endeavour, BenQ has...system. Picture optimization 17 If you notice a vertical noise (like a curtain effect-shimmering of the monitor when you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI) cable to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. Then press the or keys to the screen. As you use the ...
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... position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 2. MENU key: Activates OSD main menu and return to adjust your monitor 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 only operate while the OSD menu is also the hot key for...
... position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 2. MENU key: Activates OSD main menu and return to adjust your monitor 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 only operate while the OSD menu is also the hot key for...
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...) Press the ENTER key to toggle between different PC video signal inputs that may be connected to your monitor 19 See also Display Mode on -screen. How to adjust your monitor. Hot key mode The monitor keys perform as hot keys to provide direct access to particular functions whenever the menu isn't currently...
...) Press the ENTER key to toggle between different PC video signal inputs that may be connected to your monitor 19 See also Display Mode on -screen. How to adjust your monitor. Hot key mode The monitor keys perform as hot keys to provide direct access to particular functions whenever the menu isn't currently...
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Display 2. The OSD menu languages may differ from the product supplied to your monitor Position V. System Use the (up) or (down) keys to highlight a menu item, and press the ENTER key to enter the Menu item settings. Picture Advanced 4. ... • System menu on page 29 20 How to adjust your region, see "Language on page 30" under "OSD Settings" for more information on your monitor. For more details. Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on each menu, please refer...
Display 2. The OSD menu languages may differ from the product supplied to your monitor Position V. System Use the (up) or (down) keys to highlight a menu item, and press the ENTER key to enter the Menu item settings. Picture Advanced 4. ... • System menu on page 29 20 How to adjust your region, see "Language on page 30" under "OSD Settings" for more information on your monitor. For more details. Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on each menu, please refer...