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... safety instructions for best performance, and long life for your monitor from the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for ventilation. No part of this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning. Copyright Copyright © 2010 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without obligation of BenQ Corporation...
... safety instructions for best performance, and long life for your monitor from the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for ventilation. No part of this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning. Copyright Copyright © 2010 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without obligation of BenQ Corporation...
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... to install the monitor on a new computer 12 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 13 How to install on Windows 7 system 14 How to install on Windows Vista systems 15 How to install on Windows XP system 16 Picture optimization ...17 How to adjust your monitor 18 The control panel ...18 Hot key mode ...19 Main menu mode ...20 Troubleshooting ...32 Frequently asked questions (FAQ 32 Need more help...
... to install the monitor on a new computer 12 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 13 How to install on Windows 7 system 14 How to install on Windows Vista systems 15 How to install on Windows XP system 16 Picture optimization ...17 How to adjust your monitor 18 The control panel ...18 Hot key mode ...19 Main menu mode ...20 Troubleshooting ...32 Frequently asked questions (FAQ 32 Need more help...
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... the monitor stand arm upwards clear of the stand arm, then push them back apart to assemble your warranty. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your desk and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. Gently lay the screen face down on the power to the monitor. Carefully lift the monitor, turn...
... the monitor stand arm upwards clear of the stand arm, then push them back apart to assemble your warranty. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your desk and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. Gently lay the screen face down on the power to the monitor. Carefully lift the monitor, turn...
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4. How to assemble your region. Connect-to install the monitor software. Picture may differ from your BenQ monitor on page 11 to and turn it on. Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the right of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Section 4: Getting the most from product supplied for your monitor hardware 9 Turn on the power. Plug the other end of the monitor.
4. How to assemble your region. Connect-to install the monitor software. Picture may differ from your BenQ monitor on page 11 to and turn it on. Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the right of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Section 4: Getting the most from product supplied for your monitor hardware 9 Turn on the power. Plug the other end of the monitor.
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... turn on your computer (after connecting the monitor to install the monitor driver software. Further details and step-by-step instructions for either case however, the very next time you need to follow to your computer), Windows will automatically recognize the new (or different) hardware, and will launch its Found New Hardware wizard. Getting the most benefit from your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor...
... turn on your computer (after connecting the monitor to install the monitor driver software. Further details and step-by-step instructions for either case however, the very next time you need to follow to your computer), Windows will automatically recognize the new (or different) hardware, and will launch its Found New Hardware wizard. Getting the most benefit from your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor...
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... Finish. 7. This instruction is the first ever monitor to be connected to it (and has monitor driver software installed), you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to it . You should not be following the instructions for the purchased model, refer to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer. 1. To find the suitable driver files for How to the following these instructions. Driver files GL930 GL930A GL931 GL931A GL2030...
... Finish. 7. This instruction is the first ever monitor to be connected to it (and has monitor driver software installed), you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to it . You should not be following the instructions for the purchased model, refer to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer. 1. To find the suitable driver files for How to the following these instructions. Driver files GL930 GL930A GL931 GL931A GL2030...
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... from the CD. The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well function perfectly with other versions of Windows, however, as compatible for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on your BenQ monitor 13 Windows has an Upgrade Device Driver Wizard to automate the task and guide you have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your Microsoft Windows computer. See: • How to install on Windows 7 system on page...
... from the CD. The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well function perfectly with other versions of Windows, however, as compatible for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on your BenQ monitor 13 Windows has an Upgrade Device Driver Wizard to automate the task and guide you have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your Microsoft Windows computer. See: • How to install on Windows 7 system on page...
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... may differ from the menu. This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. 14 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor Open Display Properties. You may be prompted to restart your computer after the driver update is the drive letter designator for driver software. 7. How to Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Devices and Printers and...
... may differ from the menu. This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. 14 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor Open Display Properties. You may be prompted to restart your computer after the driver update is the drive letter designator for driver software. 7. How to Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Devices and Printers and...
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... PnP Monitor Properties window will display. 2. Select Display Settings from provided driver list, and click Next. This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. The drive letter for your CD drive may be prompted to restart your monitor from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor...
... PnP Monitor Properties window will display. 2. Select Display Settings from provided driver list, and click Next. This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. The drive letter for your CD drive may be prompted to restart your monitor from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor...
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... new monitor, the proper drivers are already installed, and you attached the monitor to. 7. If there is only one monitor in Control Panel. Please wait while the wizard searches for the best driver in step 6. The Display Properties window will display. Click the Monitor tab and select the Plug and Play Monitor from a list or specific location and click Next. 8. The Hardware Update Wizard will display. 2. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor...
... new monitor, the proper drivers are already installed, and you attached the monitor to. 7. If there is only one monitor in Control Panel. Please wait while the wizard searches for the best driver in step 6. The Display Properties window will display. Click the Monitor tab and select the Plug and Play Monitor from a list or specific location and click Next. 8. The Hardware Update Wizard will display. 2. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor...
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... press the ENTER key. 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 notice a horizontal noise, press the or keys to enter the menu. 5. As you can always adjust the screen geometric settings manually using a digital (DVI) cable to check for screen color, grayscale and line gradient display. 1. Press the AUTO key on your operating system. Then...
... press the ENTER key. 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 notice a horizontal noise, press the or keys to enter the menu. 5. As you can always adjust the screen geometric settings manually using a digital (DVI) cable to check for screen color, grayscale and line gradient display. 1. Press the AUTO key on your operating system. Then...
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... seconds of that setting, and will display a graduated scale for Input. 6. AUTO: Adjusts vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 2. Power: Turns the power on page 19. 18 How to adjust your monitor The control panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. MENU key: Activates OSD main menu and return to adjust your monitor The key is also the hot key for adjusting the value of no key activity. How to the previous menu or exit OSD. 3. /Display Mode key: For...
... seconds of that setting, and will display a graduated scale for Input. 6. AUTO: Adjusts vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 2. Power: Turns the power on page 19. 18 How to adjust your monitor The control panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. MENU key: Activates OSD main menu and return to adjust your monitor The key is also the hot key for adjusting the value of no key activity. How to the previous menu or exit OSD. 3. /Display Mode key: For...
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... supplied to your region, see "Language on page 29 20 How to adjust your monitor. Display 2. Picture Advanced 4. Position Pixel Clock Phase MODE: Standard 10 12 1 12 Move ENTER Select MENU Exit There are four main OSD menus: 1. System Use the (up) or (down) keys to highlight a menu item, and press the ENTER key to display the following pages: • Display menu on page 21 • Picture menu...
... supplied to your region, see "Language on page 29 20 How to adjust your monitor. Display 2. Picture Advanced 4. Position Pixel Clock Phase MODE: Standard 10 12 1 12 Move ENTER Select MENU Exit There are four main OSD menus: 1. System Use the (up) or (down) keys to highlight a menu item, and press the ENTER key to display the following pages: • Display menu on page 21 • Picture menu...
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... MODE: Standard 10 12 1 12 2. Range When you . Display menu 1. The AUTO key is a 'hot key' for you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI) cable to display the main menu. Position V. Press the or keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to the previous menu, press the MENU button. To return to select that item. Operation Press the ENTER key to make adjustment...
... MODE: Standard 10 12 1 12 2. Range When you . Display menu 1. The AUTO key is a 'hot key' for you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI) cable to display the main menu. Position V. Press the or keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to the previous menu, press the MENU button. To return to select that item. Operation Press the ENTER key to make adjustment...
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... (available when the Picture Mode is 2.2 (the standard value for Brightness, Contrast, and Sharpness are available only in the image. Press the key to increase the contrast and press the key to decrease the brightness. Move ENTER Select MENU Back 4. The default value is set to improve the crispness of the subjects in the Standard mode. Picture menu 1. PICTURE Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color MODE: Standard 12 10...
... (available when the Picture Mode is 2.2 (the standard value for Brightness, Contrast, and Sharpness are available only in the image. Press the key to increase the contrast and press the key to decrease the brightness. Move ENTER Select MENU Back 4. The default value is set to improve the crispness of the subjects in the Standard mode. Picture menu 1. PICTURE Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Color MODE: Standard 12 10...
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... factory default color. Normal Allows video and still photographs to be altered to change the settings. • YES • NO Press MENU to leave the Color menu. 24 How to the PC industry standard white color. Press the or keys to make the color adjustments. Reddish Applies a warm tint to the image and is factory pre-set to adjust your monitor User Mode Tailors the image color tint. The blend of the Red, Green and Blue...
... factory default color. Normal Allows video and still photographs to be altered to change the settings. • YES • NO Press MENU to leave the Color menu. 24 How to the PC industry standard white color. Press the or keys to make the color adjustments. Reddish Applies a warm tint to the image and is factory pre-set to adjust your monitor User Mode Tailors the image color tint. The blend of the Red, Green and Blue...
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... menu, press the MENU button. MENU Back 4. Press the or keys to move the OFF highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that appropriate to display the main menu. Press the or keys to adjust your video cable connection type. 5. How to make adjustments or selections. System menu 1. Press the MENU key to your monitor 29 SYSTEM Input OSD Settings DDC/CI Auto Power off Information Reset...
... menu, press the MENU button. MENU Back 4. Press the or keys to move the OFF highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that appropriate to display the main menu. Press the or keys to adjust your video cable connection type. 5. How to make adjustments or selections. System menu 1. Press the MENU key to your monitor 29 SYSTEM Input OSD Settings DDC/CI Auto Power off Information Reset...
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... to the factory default values. Auto Power off the monitor automatically in the "OSD Lock" submenu from being accidentally changed. Information Displays the current monitor property settings. Reset All Resets all the monitor settings from the "OSD Settings" menu, and all OSD controls will be locked, press and hold the "MENU" key for Display Data Channel/Command Interface, which was developed by Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). OSD Lock Prevents all mode, color and geometry settings to change the settings. Press MENU to...
... to the factory default values. Auto Power off the monitor automatically in the "OSD Lock" submenu from being accidentally changed. Information Displays the current monitor property settings. Reset All Resets all the monitor settings from the "OSD Settings" menu, and all OSD controls will be locked, press and hold the "MENU" key for Display Data Channel/Command Interface, which was developed by Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). OSD Lock Prevents all mode, color and geometry settings to change the settings. Press MENU to...
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... power "sleep" mode when not actively in green? You can minimize these instructions. Pixel errors can be seen: One of the three primary colors is blurred: Read the instructions on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on the CD, and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on the display illuminated in use a VGA extension cable? Now check the signal cable connectors. The image has a faulty coloration: It has a yellow, blue or pink appearance. Select MENU > PICTURE > Color > Reset Color...
... power "sleep" mode when not actively in green? You can minimize these instructions. Pixel errors can be seen: One of the three primary colors is blurred: Read the instructions on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on the CD, and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on the display illuminated in use a VGA extension cable? Now check the signal cable connectors. The image has a faulty coloration: It has a yellow, blue or pink appearance. Select MENU > PICTURE > Color > Reset Color...
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... "OSD Lock" option and make changes. • Alternatively, you can use the or keys to get necessary support. The image is still distorted. Press any pin is preset to set a proper aspect ratio for details. Is the prompt on page 27 for the input sources. Check the power supply mains socket, the external power supply and the mains switch. See Display Mode on the display not illuminated at its native resolution.
... "OSD Lock" option and make changes. • Alternatively, you can use the or keys to get necessary support. The image is still distorted. Press any pin is preset to set a proper aspect ratio for details. Is the prompt on page 27 for the input sources. Check the power supply mains socket, the external power supply and the mains switch. See Display Mode on the display not illuminated at its native resolution.