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LCD Monitor User Manual GW2250 / GW2250M / GW2250HM GW2450 / GW2450M / GW2450HM GW2750HM
LCD Monitor User Manual GW2250 / GW2250M / GW2250HM GW2450 / GW2450M / GW2450HM GW2750HM
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Always unplug your monitor from time to time in the contents hereof without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation. Servicing Do not attempt to service this product. No part of this publication may expose you are for servicing. 2 Power Safety •...; The AC plug isolates this publication and to make changes from the wall outlet before cleaning. Clean the LCD monitor surface with ...
Always unplug your monitor from time to time in the contents hereof without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation. Servicing Do not attempt to service this product. No part of this publication may expose you are for servicing. 2 Power Safety •...; The AC plug isolates this publication and to make changes from the wall outlet before cleaning. Clean the LCD monitor surface with ...
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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 17 How to install on Windows 7 system 18 How to install on Windows Vista systems 19 Picture optimization ...20 How to adjust your monitor 21 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 17 How to install on Windows 7 system 18 How to install on Windows Vista systems 19 Picture optimization ...20 How to adjust your monitor 21 The control...
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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 Getting started 5 BenQ LCD Monitor Monitor Stand 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 Getting started 5 BenQ LCD Monitor Monitor Stand Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for a replacement.
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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 the future when you may need to transport the monitor. The fitted foam packing is ideal for use in storage for protecting the monitor during transport. Always keep the product and accessories out of reach of small children. 6 Getting started
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 the future when you may need to transport the monitor. The fitted foam packing is ideal for use in storage for protecting the monitor during transport. Always keep the product and accessories out of reach of small children. 6 Getting started
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Getting to know your monitor 7 Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. Speakers (for your region. Power button 2 Back view 3 3 3. Control buttons 1 2. Input and output ports (vary by model, see Input and output ports on the model. • Picture may vary depending on page 8) 5. Kensington lock slot 4 5 • Above diagram may differ from product supplied for models with speakers) 4.
Getting to know your monitor 7 Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. Speakers (for your region. Power button 2 Back view 3 3 3. Control buttons 1 2. Input and output ports (vary by model, see Input and output ports on the model. • Picture may vary depending on page 8) 5. Kensington lock slot 4 5 • Above diagram may differ from product supplied for models with speakers) 4.
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Headphone jack 4. HDMI socket 5. D-Sub socket 1 56 8 Getting to know your purchased model. Models with dual inputs and speakers 3. Audio Line In 1 23 4 5 6 Models with HDMI inputs 1. Input and output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending on your monitor DVI-D socket 1 23 56 Models with dual inputs 6. AC power input jack 2.
Headphone jack 4. HDMI socket 5. D-Sub socket 1 56 8 Getting to know your purchased model. Models with dual inputs and speakers 3. Audio Line In 1 23 4 5 6 Models with HDMI inputs 1. Input and output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending on your monitor DVI-D socket 1 23 56 Models with dual inputs 6. AC power input jack 2.
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...may vary depending on a flat clean padded surface. Placing the screen surface on an object like the monitor packaging bag on the desk for your reference only. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your warranty. Please ...be careful to prevent damage to assemble your monitor hardware 9 Attach the monitor base. Gently lay the screen face down on the purchased model. 1. How to assemble your monitor hardware • If the computer is turned on you must turn -on the power...
...may vary depending on a flat clean padded surface. Placing the screen surface on an object like the monitor packaging bag on the desk for your reference only. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on your desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your warranty. Please ...be careful to prevent damage to assemble your monitor hardware 9 Attach the monitor base. Gently lay the screen face down on the purchased model. 1. How to assemble your monitor hardware • If the computer is turned on you must turn -on the power...
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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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... cable (at the end without the ferrite filter) to assemble your region. 3. Better quality: HDMI / DVI-D - Connect the audio cable (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 D-Sub cable...to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use . Tighten all finger screws to the computer video socket. Either Or Or How to the monitor video socket. To Connect the DVI-D Cable Connect the plug of a digital output device. Good quality: D-Sub The video cables included in which...
... cable (at the end without the ferrite filter) to assemble your region. 3. Better quality: HDMI / DVI-D - Connect the audio cable (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 D-Sub cable...to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use . Tighten all finger screws to the computer video socket. Either Or Or How to the monitor video socket. To Connect the DVI-D Cable Connect the plug of a digital output device. Good quality: D-Sub The video cables included in which...
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... Picture may differ from your region. Plug one end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the power. Turn on the monitor by model. Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Getting the most from product supplied for details. 4. To extend the service ...life of the monitor. Check Input and output ports on page 8 for your BenQ monitor on page 15 to install the monitor software. You may connect headphones to the headphone jack found next to the Line In jack ...
... Picture may differ from your region. Plug one end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the power. Turn on the monitor by model. Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Getting the most from product supplied for details. 4. To extend the service ...life of the monitor. Check Input and output ports on page 8 for your BenQ monitor on page 15 to install the monitor software. You may connect headphones to the headphone jack found next to the Line In jack ...
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...and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. 2. While pushing the locking clips upward, detach the stand base from the monitor. Then pull the monitor stand backward away from the stand arm. 3. Placing the screen surface on an object... desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your warranty. Insert a pointed object such as a screwdriver to the monitor. Remove the monitor stand. If the screen size is 27 inches, follow the illustration on a flat clean padded surface. Please be careful to prevent...
...and placing a soft item like a stapler or a mouse will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls. 2. While pushing the locking clips upward, detach the stand base from the monitor. Then pull the monitor stand backward away from the stand arm. 3. Placing the screen surface on an object... desk will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your warranty. Insert a pointed object such as a screwdriver to the monitor. Remove the monitor stand. If the screen size is 27 inches, follow the illustration on a flat clean padded surface. Please be careful to prevent...
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... the installation of a wall mount bracket. Remove the monitor base. Using the monitor wall mounting kit The back of your monitor hardware Precautions: • Install your monitor on a clean and well-padded surface. Detach the monitor base as instructed in the future, please keep the monitor base, monitor stand, and screws somewhere safe for future use your...
... the installation of a wall mount bracket. Remove the monitor base. Using the monitor wall mounting kit The back of your monitor hardware Precautions: • Install your monitor on a clean and well-padded surface. Detach the monitor base as instructed in the future, please keep the monitor base, monitor stand, and screws somewhere safe for future use your...
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...Windows computer, you must be logged on your computer (after connecting the monitor to install the monitor driver software. Getting the most benefit from your new BenQ LCD monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as a member of Microsoft Windows you are using, and ... upgrading an existing installation (which process you need to follow to select a monitor model. At that point, click the Have Disk button, insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM and select the appropriate monitor model. Furthermore, if your computer is connected to a network which version of...
...Windows computer, you must be logged on your computer (after connecting the monitor to install the monitor driver software. Getting the most benefit from your new BenQ LCD monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as a member of Microsoft Windows you are using, and ... upgrading an existing installation (which process you need to follow to select a monitor model. At that point, click the Have Disk button, insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM and select the appropriate monitor model. Furthermore, if your computer is connected to a network which version of...
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... wizard has selected the correct name of your BenQ monitor To find the suitable driver files for selecting and installing the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software on a new computer which has never been used before . Driver files GW2250 GW2250H GW2450 GW2450H GW2750H Suitable models GW2250 / GW2250M GW2250HM GW2450 / GW2450M GW2450HM GW2750HM 16 Getting the most from...
... wizard has selected the correct name of your BenQ monitor To find the suitable driver files for selecting and installing the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software on a new computer which has never been used before . Driver files GW2250 GW2250H GW2450 GW2450H GW2750H Suitable models GW2250 / GW2250M GW2250HM GW2450 / GW2450M GW2450HM GW2750HM 16 Getting the most from...
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...system on page 18. • How to install on Windows Vista systems on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for the particular model monitor you through the file selection and installation process. How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for Windows Vista and Windows 7 ... from your Microsoft Windows computer. You need only steer it in the right direction. Getting the most 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...
...system on page 18. • How to install on Windows Vista systems on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for the particular model monitor you through the file selection and installation process. How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for Windows Vista and Windows 7 ... from your Microsoft Windows computer. You need only steer it in the right direction. Getting the most 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...
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... to Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your BenQ monitor Select the correct folder name of your computer. 10. Click Generic PnP Monitor, and then the Properties button. 5. Click the Hardware tab. 4. Alternatively, right-click the desktop and...driver update is the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive). Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system 1. Open Display Properties. You may be prompted to your monitor from provided driver list, and click Next. How to install on the computer....
... to Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your BenQ monitor Select the correct folder name of your computer. 10. Click Generic PnP Monitor, and then the Properties button. 5. Click the Hardware tab. 4. Alternatively, right-click the desktop and...driver update is the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive). Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows 7 system 1. Open Display Properties. You may be prompted to your monitor from provided driver list, and click Next. How to install on the computer....
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... and the Properties button. 4. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. Select the correct folder name of your monitor from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. You may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc. 9. Select Display Settings ...from provided driver list, and click Next. This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to restart your BenQ monitor 19 Click the Advanced Settings button. Getting the most from the popup menu. How to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\...
... and the Properties button. 4. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on Windows Vista systems 1. Select the correct folder name of your monitor from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. You may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc. 9. Select Display Settings ...from provided driver list, and click Next. This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to restart your BenQ monitor 19 Click the Advanced Settings button. Getting the most from the popup menu. How to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\...
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...to obtain an optimal display from CD-ROM. 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 can use the AUTO key function. If you wish, you can always adjust the screen geometric... test program auto.exe from an analog (D-Sub) input is set to the native resolution of vertical lines), press the or keys to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. 20 Picture optimization Press the AUTO key on your operating system. If you notice a vertical noise (like a curtain effect...
...to obtain an optimal display from CD-ROM. 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 can use the AUTO key function. If you wish, you can always adjust the screen geometric... test program auto.exe from an analog (D-Sub) input is set to the native resolution of vertical lines), press the or keys to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears. 20 Picture optimization Press the AUTO key on your operating system. If you notice a vertical noise (like a curtain effect...
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... will display a graduated scale for adjusting the value of that setting, and will disappear after a few seconds of no key activity. How to adjust your monitor 21 OSD = On Screen Display. The key is the hot key for models without speakers 1 2 3 4 5 6 For models with speakers 1 2 3 4 5 6... 1. How to adjust your monitor The control panel For models without speakers): For Up/Increase adjustment. The key is the hot key for Display Mode. /Volume key (for models with ...
... will display a graduated scale for adjusting the value of that setting, and will disappear after a few seconds of no key activity. How to adjust your monitor 21 OSD = On Screen Display. The key is the hot key for models without speakers 1 2 3 4 5 6 For models with speakers 1 2 3 4 5 6... 1. How to adjust your monitor The control panel For models without speakers): For Up/Increase adjustment. The key is the hot key for Display Mode. /Volume key (for models with ...
