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LCD Monitor User Manual GW2250 / GW2250E / GW2250M / GW2250HM GW2255 / GW2255E / GW2255M / GW2255HM GW2450 / GW2450M / GW2450HM GW2750 / GW2750HM
LCD Monitor User Manual GW2250 / GW2250E / GW2250M / GW2250HM GW2255 / GW2255E / GW2255M / GW2255HM GW2450 / GW2450M / GW2450HM GW2750 / GW2750HM
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..., magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without obligation of BenQ Corporation to notify any particular purpose. Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Your monitor should be blocked or covered. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to H03VV-F or H05VV-F, 2G or...
..., magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without obligation of BenQ Corporation to notify any particular purpose. Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Your monitor should be blocked or covered. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to H03VV-F or H05VV-F, 2G or...
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... started ...5 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 17 How...
... started ...5 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 17 How...
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BenQ LCD Monitor Monitor Stand Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.) Video Cable: D-Sub 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 Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.) Video Cable: D-Sub 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
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The fitted foam packing is ideal for protecting the monitor during transport. For cables that are not supplied with speakers, sold separately) Audio Cable (Optional accessory for models with your region. Always keep the product ... can purchase them separately. • Consider keeping the box and packaging in storage for use in the future when you may need to transport the monitor.
The fitted foam packing is ideal for protecting the monitor during transport. For cables that are not supplied with speakers, sold separately) Audio Cable (Optional accessory for models with your region. Always keep the product ... can purchase them separately. • Consider keeping the box and packaging in storage for use in the future when you may need to transport the monitor.
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Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. 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. Speakers (for your monitor 7 Power button 2 Back view 3 3 3. Getting to know your region. Kensington lock slot 4 5 • Above diagram may vary depending on page 8) 5. Control buttons 1 2.
Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. 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. Speakers (for your monitor 7 Power button 2 Back view 3 3 3. Getting to know your region. Kensington lock slot 4 5 • Above diagram may vary depending on page 8) 5. Control buttons 1 2.
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Audio Line In 1 23 4 5 6 Models with dual inputs 6. DVI-D socket 1 23 56 Models with dual inputs and speakers 3. Models with HDMI inputs 1. HDMI socket 5. Headphone jack 4. AC power input jack 2. Input and output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending on the provided CD for details. Check the Specification document on your monitor D-Sub socket 1 56 8 Getting to know your purchased model.
Audio Line In 1 23 4 5 6 Models with dual inputs 6. DVI-D socket 1 23 56 Models with dual inputs and speakers 3. Models with HDMI inputs 1. HDMI socket 5. Headphone jack 4. AC power input jack 2. Input and output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending on the provided CD for details. Check the Specification document on your monitor D-Sub socket 1 56 8 Getting to know your purchased model.
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...substrate voiding your warranty. Orient and align the stand arm with the monitor, then push them back apart to check that they click and lock into place. Do not plug-in place. Attach the monitor base. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your desk and placing... attempt to pull them together until they have properly engaged. Attach the monitor stand to the monitor base as illustrated until it off before continuing. Placing the screen surface on an object like the monitor packaging bag on the desk for your reference only. Available input and output jacks...
...substrate voiding your warranty. Orient and align the stand arm with the monitor, then push them back apart to check that they click and lock into place. Do not plug-in place. Attach the monitor base. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your desk and placing... attempt to pull them together until they have properly engaged. Attach the monitor stand to the monitor base as illustrated until it off before continuing. Placing the screen surface on an object like the monitor packaging bag on the desk for your reference only. Available input and output jacks...
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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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... appropriate video systems. To Connect the D-Sub Cable Connect the plug of the DVI-D cable (at the end with the ferrite filter) to the monitor video socket. Tighten all finger screws to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use both cables can be used is more than one...: D-Sub The video cables included in which both DVI-D cable and D-Sub cable on the product supplied for models with the ferrite filter) to the monitor video socket. Better quality: HDMI / DVI-D - Connect the other end of the cable to take the picture quality of the cable (at the end...
... appropriate video systems. To Connect the D-Sub Cable Connect the plug of the DVI-D cable (at the end with the ferrite filter) to the monitor video socket. Tighten all finger screws to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use both cables can be used is more than one...: D-Sub The video cables included in which both DVI-D cable and D-Sub cable on the product supplied for models with the ferrite filter) to the monitor video socket. Better quality: HDMI / DVI-D - Connect the other end of the cable to take the picture quality of the cable (at the end...
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... cable to and turn it on the power. Check Input and output ports on the rear of the product, we recommend that you use your BenQ monitor on the monitor by model. Do not connect the other end of the power cord into the socket labelled on page 8 for your... You may connect headphones to the headphone jack found next to a power outlet just yet. 5. To extend the service life of the monitor. Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Getting the most from product supplied for details. 4. Plug the other end to the Line ...
... cable to and turn it on the power. Check Input and output ports on the rear of the product, we recommend that you use your BenQ monitor on the monitor by model. Do not connect the other end of the power cord into the socket labelled on page 8 for your... You may connect headphones to the headphone jack found next to a power outlet just yet. 5. To extend the service life of the monitor. Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Getting the most from product supplied for details. 4. Plug the other end to the Line ...
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... soft item like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. 2. Remove the monitor stand. Turn off the monitor and the power before unplugging the power cable. Then pull the monitor stand backward away from the stand arm. 3. Placing the screen surface on ...before laying the screen face down 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. Insert a pointed object such as a screwdriver to the hole above the monitor stand arm, and then push the screwdriver against the release button...
... soft item like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. 2. Remove the monitor stand. Turn off the monitor and the power before unplugging the power cable. Then pull the monitor stand backward away from the stand arm. 3. Placing the screen surface on ...before laying the screen face down 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. Insert a pointed object such as a screwdriver to the hole above the monitor stand arm, and then push the screwdriver against the release button...
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...to complete the installation. 1 2 1 2 14 How to assemble your monitor hardware Before starting to detach the monitor stand. Detach the monitor base as instructed in the future, please keep the monitor base, monitor stand, and screws somewhere safe for future use. 2. Follow the instruction ... 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 install a monitor wall mounting kit, please read the precautions...
...to complete the installation. 1 2 1 2 14 How to assemble your monitor hardware Before starting to detach the monitor stand. Detach the monitor base as instructed in the future, please keep the monitor base, monitor stand, and screws somewhere safe for future use. 2. Follow the instruction ... 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 install a monitor wall mounting kit, please read the precautions...
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...the very next time you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as a member of Microsoft Windows you are using, and whether you are connecting the monitor and installing the software onto a new computer (without existing monitor driver software), or whether you are upgrading an ...16. • How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer on your computer (after connecting the monitor to the specification label on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most from your BenQ monitor 15 Follow the wizard instructions until it asks...
...the very next time you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as a member of Microsoft Windows you are using, and whether you are connecting the monitor and installing the software onto a new computer (without existing monitor driver software), or whether you are upgrading an ...16. • How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer on your computer (after connecting the monitor to the specification label on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most from your BenQ monitor 15 Follow the wizard instructions until it asks...
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... an existing computer that the wizard has selected the correct name of your monitor and click Next. 6. Follow the instructions in How to assemble your BenQ monitor Driver files GW2250 GW2250H GW2255 GW2450 GW2450H GW2750 GW2750H Suitable models GW2250 / GW2250E /GW2250M GW2250HM GW2255 / GW2255E / GW2255M / GW2255HM GW2450 / GW2450M GW2450HM GW2750 GW2750HM 16 Getting the most...
... an existing computer that the wizard has selected the correct name of your monitor and click Next. 6. Follow the instructions in How to assemble your BenQ monitor Driver files GW2250 GW2250H GW2255 GW2450 GW2450H GW2750 GW2750H Suitable models GW2250 / GW2250E /GW2250M GW2250HM GW2255 / GW2255E / GW2255M / GW2255HM GW2450 / GW2450M GW2450HM GW2750 GW2750HM 16 Getting the most...
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...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 the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for the particular model monitor you through the file selection and installation process. See: • How to ...the task and guide you have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your BenQ monitor 17 It is currently tested as at the time of writing, BenQ has done no testing of this driver on other versions of Windows, however, as compatible for...
...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 the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for the particular model monitor you through the file selection and installation process. See: • How to ...the task and guide you have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your BenQ monitor 17 It is currently tested as at the time of writing, BenQ has done no testing of this driver on other versions of Windows, however, as compatible for...
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... In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for the CD-ROM drive). The drive letter for your BenQ monitor Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Alternatively, right-click the desktop and select Personalize, Display, Devices and ...menu. 3. Click Close. Click the Hardware tab. 4. it may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc. 9. Click Generic PnP Monitor, and then the Properties button. 5. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 8 system (selected models only) 1. Select the correct folder name of the screen or...
... In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for the CD-ROM drive). The drive letter for your BenQ monitor Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Alternatively, right-click the desktop and select Personalize, Display, Devices and ...menu. 3. Click Close. Click the Hardware tab. 4. it may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc. 9. Click Generic PnP Monitor, and then the Properties button. 5. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 8 system (selected models only) 1. Select the correct folder name of the screen or...
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...Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for the CD-ROM drive). Select the correct folder name of your BenQ monitor 19 Getting the most from your monitor from the example above depending upon your computer. 10. How to your system - Click the Hardware tab. 4. Click... restart your computer after the driver update is the drive letter designator for driver software. 8. Select Properties from the menu. 2. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system 1. it may differ from the menu. Click Browse and navigate to Start, Control ...
...Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for the CD-ROM drive). Select the correct folder name of your BenQ monitor 19 Getting the most from your monitor from the example above depending upon your computer. 10. How to your system - Click the Hardware tab. 4. Click... restart your computer after the driver update is the drive letter designator for driver software. 8. Select Properties from the menu. 2. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system 1. it may differ from the menu. Click Browse and navigate to Start, Control ...
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...You may differ from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. Select Display Settings from the example above depending upon your BenQ monitor Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. How to install on the computer. 7. Click the Advanced Settings button. The Generic PnP... Monitor Properties window will display. 2. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option ...
...You may differ from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. Select Display Settings from the example above depending upon your BenQ monitor Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. How to install on the computer. 7. Click the Advanced Settings button. The Generic PnP... Monitor Properties window will display. 2. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option ...
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...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 vertical noise (like a curtain effect-shimmering of vertical lines), press the or keys to access the monitor On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 4. However, we recommend that the ... display the best image. Run the test program auto.exe from an analog (D-Sub) input is set to the native resolution of the monitor when you use any other image, such as the desktop of your operating system. Please ensure that you use the AUTO key function. ...
...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 vertical noise (like a curtain effect-shimmering of vertical lines), press the or keys to access the monitor On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. 4. However, we recommend that the ... display the best image. Run the test program auto.exe from an analog (D-Sub) input is set to the native resolution of the monitor when you use any other image, such as the desktop of your operating system. Please ensure that you use the AUTO key function. ...