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... covered. Always unplug your monitor iii Power Safety • The AC plug isolates this publication and to make changes from the wall outlet before cleaning. Avoid using any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without obligation of BenQ Corporation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any kind into any language or computer language, in installation...
... covered. Always unplug your monitor iii Power Safety • The AC plug isolates this publication and to make changes from the wall outlet before cleaning. Avoid using any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without obligation of BenQ Corporation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any kind into any language or computer language, in installation...
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... Monitor ...6 Front View ...6 Back View (1) ...6 Back View (2): Locations of plugs & sockets 7 How to install your monitor hardware 8 How to install your monitor's software 10 Choosing the best picture resolution 37 How to choose the right Refresh Rate 39 How to set the Picture Optimization 41 How to adjust your Monitor ...42 A Look at the Control Panel ...42 Hot Key Mode ...42 Main Menu Mode ...43 Troubleshooting ...50 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ 50 Need More Help? ...51 Supported operating modes ...52 Specifications...
... Monitor ...6 Front View ...6 Back View (1) ...6 Back View (2): Locations of plugs & sockets 7 How to install your monitor hardware 8 How to install your monitor's software 10 Choosing the best picture resolution 37 How to choose the right Refresh Rate 39 How to set the Picture Optimization 41 How to adjust your Monitor ...42 A Look at the Control Panel ...42 Hot Key Mode ...42 Main Menu Mode ...43 Troubleshooting ...50 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ 50 Need More Help? ...51 Supported operating modes ...52 Specifications...
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Connect DVI-D cable to your monitor hardware Connect the power cord to your LCD monitor. 8 How to install your LCD monitor. (optional) 3. Connect D-Sub cable to the LCD monitor. 2. Please follow these seven steps to install your monitor hardware Make sure that the computer and monitor's power are both turned off. 3 How to install your LCD monitor. 1.
Connect DVI-D cable to your monitor hardware Connect the power cord to your LCD monitor. 8 How to install your LCD monitor. (optional) 3. Connect D-Sub cable to the LCD monitor. 2. Please follow these seven steps to install your monitor hardware Make sure that the computer and monitor's power are both turned off. 3 How to install your LCD monitor. 1.
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4. Connect power cord to the signal connector of your monitor hardware 9 How to install your computer. 5. Connect the other end of signal cable to an AC power socket.
4. Connect power cord to the signal connector of your monitor hardware 9 How to install your computer. 5. Connect the other end of signal cable to an AC power socket.
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... set up Windows 95, start Windows with a new monitor, the system will detect it and automatically install the driver for plug and play displays. Windows 95. Windows XP turn to page 33. The first time you start on this page. Windows 2000, turn to page 20. To install the current driver from CD, proceed as follows: 1. Windows 98, turn to page 15. Insert "BenQ LCD Monitor" CD-ROM into your monitor's software Click "Start" then "Settings...
... set up Windows 95, start Windows with a new monitor, the system will detect it and automatically install the driver for plug and play displays. Windows 95. Windows XP turn to page 33. The first time you start on this page. Windows 2000, turn to page 20. To install the current driver from CD, proceed as follows: 1. Windows 98, turn to page 15. Insert "BenQ LCD Monitor" CD-ROM into your monitor's software Click "Start" then "Settings...
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3. From the "Display properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. How to install your monitor's software 11 button in the Control Panel. 4. Click the "Advanced..." Double click the "Display" icon in the bottom right corner.
3. From the "Display properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. How to install your monitor's software 11 button in the Control Panel. 4. Click the "Advanced..." Double click the "Display" icon in the bottom right corner.
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Windows 98. To manually install or update the driver, perform the following steps: 1. From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. Click the "Advanced..." How to install your monitor's software 15 button in the bottom right corner. Open the control panel and double-click "Display" icon. 2.
Windows 98. To manually install or update the driver, perform the following steps: 1. From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. Click the "Advanced..." How to install your monitor's software 15 button in the bottom right corner. Open the control panel and double-click "Display" icon. 2.
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Select "Display a list of all drivers in the bottom right corner. Select the "Browse" button. Now click the "Have Disk" button in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want." and press "Next". 6. How to install your monitor's software 17 Another window appears. 5.
Select "Display a list of all drivers in the bottom right corner. Select the "Browse" button. Now click the "Have Disk" button in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want." and press "Next". 6. How to install your monitor's software 17 Another window appears. 5.
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Open the Control Panel and double click on the "Display" icon. 20 How to install your CD-ROM Driver. 2. The first time you start Windows with a new monitor, the system will detect it and automatically start the "Add New Hardware Wizard". Click "Start" then "Settings". 3. Carry out the instructions beginning at step 4. 1. Insert "BenQ LCD Monitor" CD-ROM into your monitor's software Windows 2000.
Open the Control Panel and double click on the "Display" icon. 20 How to install your CD-ROM Driver. 2. The first time you start Windows with a new monitor, the system will detect it and automatically start the "Add New Hardware Wizard". Click "Start" then "Settings". 3. Carry out the instructions beginning at step 4. 1. Insert "BenQ LCD Monitor" CD-ROM into your monitor's software Windows 2000.
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From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. How to install your monitor's software 21 4. Click the "Advanced Properties" button in the bottom right corner.
From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. How to install your monitor's software 21 4. Click the "Advanced Properties" button in the bottom right corner.
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Click "Browse", the "Located File" will pop up . 24 How to install your monitor's software In the next window, click "Have Disk", then "Install From Disk" window will pop up . 8. Select "Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver" then click "Next". 9.
Click "Browse", the "Located File" will pop up . 24 How to install your monitor's software In the next window, click "Have Disk", then "Install From Disk" window will pop up . 8. Select "Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver" then click "Next". 9.
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Click the "Monitor" tab and then click "Change". In the Display Properties window, click the "Settings" tab and click "Advanced...". 3. Windows ME. How to install your monitor's software 27 To manually install or update the driver, perform the following steps: 1. Click "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel" and then double-click "Display". 2.
Click the "Monitor" tab and then click "Change". In the Display Properties window, click the "Settings" tab and click "Advanced...". 3. Windows ME. How to install your monitor's software 27 To manually install or update the driver, perform the following steps: 1. Click "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel" and then double-click "Display". 2.
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Select the "Monitor" tab in the new window and then click "Properties". 2. Windows XP. 1. How to install your monitor's software 33 Select "Settings" tab and click the "Advanced" button. A small window will pop up. Select "Driver" tab and then click "Update Driver..." Right click mouse on the desktop and choose "Properties".
Select the "Monitor" tab in the new window and then click "Properties". 2. Windows XP. 1. How to install your monitor's software 33 Select "Settings" tab and click the "Advanced" button. A small window will pop up. Select "Driver" tab and then click "Update Driver..." Right click mouse on the desktop and choose "Properties".
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.... You can alter the resolution by using Windows 95/98/2000/ME or XP you can change the picture resolution as follows: 1. From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. Choosing the best picture resolution 37 This is always fixed. Lower resolutions are using the slider on a full screen through an interpolation circuit. Double-click the "Display" icon in the Control Panel. 2. 5 Choosing the best picture resolution Due to have all...
.... You can alter the resolution by using Windows 95/98/2000/ME or XP you can change the picture resolution as follows: 1. From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. Choosing the best picture resolution 37 This is always fixed. Lower resolutions are using the slider on a full screen through an interpolation circuit. Double-click the "Display" icon in the Control Panel. 2. 5 Choosing the best picture resolution Due to have all...
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... best results are obtained by using the factory modes already set in this user's guide. There is not technically possible for the native resolution of 1280x1024. From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. In Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP you can change the refresh rate as follows: 1. Double click the "Display" icon in the bottom right corner. How to flicker. 6 How to choose the right Refresh Rate...
... best results are obtained by using the factory modes already set in this user's guide. There is not technically possible for the native resolution of 1280x1024. From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. In Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP you can change the refresh rate as follows: 1. Double click the "Display" icon in the bottom right corner. How to flicker. 6 How to choose the right Refresh Rate...
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... control panel and the monitor will find a list of the supported modes. 7 How to set the Picture Optimization The easiest way to obtain an optimal display is to select "Pixel Clock" and also press "Enter" key again. Press the "ikey" on the OSD, it means you are still not satisfied with the result, you run auto.exe, a test pattern emerges. 2. If there is vertical...
... control panel and the monitor will find a list of the supported modes. 7 How to set the Picture Optimization The easiest way to obtain an optimal display is to select "Pixel Clock" and also press "Enter" key again. Press the "ikey" on the OSD, it means you are still not satisfied with the result, you run auto.exe, a test pattern emerges. 2. If there is vertical...
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... adjust your Monitor A Look at the Control Panel There are the introduction of brightness and press "Exit" to enter Contrast menu, press ! "Enter" key: Activate OSD, enter sub menu, select items, confirm selection and hot key for Brightness Level. Right key is the hot key for user's control including "iKey", "Exit", "Enter", "" key and a power swith. "Power": Turn the power on or off. 2. "iKey" : Adjust vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel...
... adjust your Monitor A Look at the Control Panel There are the introduction of brightness and press "Exit" to enter Contrast menu, press ! "Enter" key: Activate OSD, enter sub menu, select items, confirm selection and hot key for Brightness Level. Right key is the hot key for user's control including "iKey", "Exit", "Enter", "" key and a power swith. "Power": Turn the power on or off. 2. "iKey" : Adjust vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel...
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... cables. Remove the extension cable for blurring to occur due to factory settings. Does the blurring only occur at resolutions lower than the native (maximum) resolution? If the image is blurred: Read the Installation/Application section, and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on the screen, this monitor does not support, please change the setting to select "Color Recall" and select "Yes" in the signal input. If not, optimize the image...
... cables. Remove the extension cable for blurring to occur due to factory settings. Does the blurring only occur at resolutions lower than the native (maximum) resolution? If the image is blurred: Read the Installation/Application section, and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on the screen, this monitor does not support, please change the setting to select "Color Recall" and select "Yes" in the signal input. If not, optimize the image...
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... image is displaced in orange, the power management mode is active. If your problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your dealer to get necessary support. The image is distorted, flashes or flickers: Read the Installation//section and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions. Check the power supply mains socket, the external power supply and the mains switch. If that does not help, check the signal cable connectors. If the LED...
... image is displaced in orange, the power management mode is active. If your problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your dealer to get necessary support. The image is distorted, flashes or flickers: Read the Installation//section and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions. Check the power supply mains socket, the external power supply and the mains switch. If that does not help, check the signal cable connectors. If the LED...
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... optimal picture, we recommend that are 22 available modes that you switch off the monitor, interference lines can occur on your computer's power management function. 52 Supported operating modes But do not be concerned about this situation by altering an automatic setting or by manually changing the phase setting and the pixel frequency from VGA cards which do not correspond with Windows. • Image disruption may not be supported...
... optimal picture, we recommend that are 22 available modes that you switch off the monitor, interference lines can occur on your computer's power management function. 52 Supported operating modes But do not be concerned about this situation by altering an automatic setting or by manually changing the phase setting and the pixel frequency from VGA cards which do not correspond with Windows. • Image disruption may not be supported...