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 on Windows 7 system ...................14...
1. 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. BenQ LCD Monitor Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.)
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Video Cable: DVI-D (Optional accessory for models with DVI inputs, sold 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. Getting started Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...
2. Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. Control buttons 2. Power button Back view 3. AC Power Input jack 4. DVI-D socket (Analog-only models do not have the DVI-D input socket) 5. D-Sub socket 6. Lock switch • Above diagram may vary depending on the model. •...
3. How to assemble your monitor hardware If the computer is turned on you must turn it off before continuing. Do not plug-in or turn-on the power to the monitor until instructed to do so. 1. Attach the monitor base. Please be careful to prevent damage to the monitor.
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2. Connect the PC video cable Either Do not use both DVI-D cable and D-Sub cable on the same PC. The only case in which both cables can be used is if they are connected to two different PCs with appropriate video systems.
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Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the right of the monitor. Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Section 4: Getting the most from your BenQ monitor on page 11 to install the monitor software. How to assemble your monitor hardware...
How to detach the stand base 1. Prepare the monitor and area. Turn off the monitor and the power before unplugging the power cable. Turn off the computer before unplugging the monitor signal cable. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your desk and placing a soft item like a towel on the desk for padding, before laying the screen face down on a flat clean padded surface.
4. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most benefit from your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as provided on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM.
BenQ LCD Monitor is the first ever monitor to be connected to it. If you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to an existing computer that has already had another monitor connected to it (and has monitor driver software installed), you should not be following these instructions.
The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well function perfectly with other versions of Windows, however, as at the time of writing, BenQ has done no testing of this driver on other versions of Windows and cannot guarantee its operation on those systems.
4. Click the tab and the button. Driver Update Driver 5. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer. 6. In the window, select the option Update Driver Software Browse my computer for driver software 7.
5. Click the tab and the button. Driver Update Driver 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer. 7. In the window, select the option Update Driver Software Browse my computer for driver software 8.
The Monitor Properties window will display. If the driver provider is listed as BenQ, and the model matches that of your new monitor, the proper drivers are already installed, and you need do nothing further. Cancel out of these property windows.
If you wish, you can always adjust the screen geometric settings manually using geometry menu items. To assist you in this endeavour, BenQ has provided a screen test image utility which you can use to check for screen color, grayscale and line gradient display.
6. How to adjust your monitor The control panel : Adjusts vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. AUTO key: Activates OSD main menu and return to the previous menu or exit OSD. MENU key: For Up/Increase adjustment. The key is the hot key for Display Display Mode Mode.
Hot key mode The monitor keys perform as hot keys to provide direct access to particular functions whenever the menu isn't currently displaying on-screen. Display Mode hot key Press the key continually to switch between . The setting will Full Aspect take effect immediately.
Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor. Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Press the key to display the following main OSD menu. MENU There are four main OSD menus: 1.
Display menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. 1. Press the key to display the main MENU menu. 2. Press the keys to select DISPLAY MODE: Standard and then press the DISPLAY ENTER key to enter the menu.
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H. Position Adjusts the horizontal 0 to 100 Press the keys to position of the screen adjust the value. image. V. Position Adjusts the vertical 0 to 100 position of the screen image. Pixel Clock Adjusts the pixel clock 0 to 100 frequency timing to synchronize with the analog input video signal.
Picture menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. 1. Press the key to display the main MENU menu. 2. Press the keys to select PICTURE MODE: Standard and then press the PICTURE ENTER Brightness key to enter the menu.
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- Press to enter the Color menu Color ENTER Normal Allows video and still Press the keys photographs to be viewed to select this option. with natural coloring. This is the factory default color. Bluish Applies a cool tint to the image and is factory pre-set to the PC industry standard white color.
Picture Advanced menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. 1. Press the key to display the main MENU menu. 2. Press the keys to select PICTURE ADVANCED MODE: Standard and then press PICTURE ADVANCED Picture Mode Standard the ENTER key to enter the menu.
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Senseye Demo Displays the preview of • ON Press the keys screen images under the • OFF to change the settings. selected mode from Picture Mode. The screen will be divided into two windows; the left window demonstrates images of Standard mode, while the right window presents the images under the specified...
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Display Mode This feature is provided to When the signal Press the keys allow aspect ratios other source is from a to change the settings. than 16:9 or 16:10 DVI or D-sub (depending on the source, and the purchased model) to be input image is of displayed without non-wide aspect...
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Color Format Determines the color space Press the key to • RGB ENTER (RGB or YUV) based on select this option. Press • YUV the following detected keys to video signal: change the settings. • D-Sub (VGA) from PC: The default Color Format is RGB.
System menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. 1. Press the key to display the main MENU menu. 2. Press the keys to select SYSTEM MODE: Standard and then press the SYSTEM ENTER Input to enter the menu.
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- Press to enter the menu. OSD Settings ENTER OSD Settings Language Sets the OSD menu • English Press the keys to language. • French change the settings. • German • Italian • Spanish • Polish • Japanese The language options displayed on your OSD •...
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OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor • YES Press the keys to settings from being • NO change the settings. accidentally changed. When this function is activated, the OSD To unlock the OSD controls and hotkey controls when the OSD is operations will be preset to be locked, press and hold the "MENU"...
7. Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions (FAQ) The image 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 these instructions. How do you use a VGA extension cable? Remove the extension cable for the test.
“OSD Settings” menu (under SYSTEM), and all OSD controls will be accessible. Need more help? If your problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your place of purchase or e-mail us at: Support@BenQ.com. Troubleshooting Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...