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How to assemble your monitor hardware ................9 How to detach the stand and the base ....................13 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor ..............14 How to install the monitor on a new computer ................15 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer ..............16 How to install on Windows 10 system ....................
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 Stand Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.)
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Video Cable: DP (Optional accessory) Audio Cable (Optional accessory) • Available accessories and the pictures shown here may differ from the actual contents and the product supplied for your region. And the package contents may subject to change without prior notice. For cables that are not supplied with your product, you can purchase them separately.
Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. Light sensor 2. Power LED indicator Back view 3. Control buttons 4. Power button 5. AC power switch 6. AC power input jack 7. Cable management hole 8. HDMI socket x 2 9.
Connection The following connection illustrations are for your reference only. For cables that are not supplied with your product, you can purchase them separately. For detailed connection methods, see page -11. Getting to know your monitor...
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. • The following illustrations are for your reference only. Available input and output jacks may vary depending on the purchased model.
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Orient and align the stand arm with the monitor, then push them together until they click and lock into place. Gently attempt to pull them back apart to check that they have properly engaged. Carefully lift the monitor, turn it over and place it upright on its stand on a flat even surface.
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To Connect the DP Cable Connect the plug of the DP cable to the monitor video socket. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer video socket. After the monitor and the computer are powered on, if the image is not displayed, disconnect the DP cable.
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Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the monitor. Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions Getting the most from your BenQ monitor on page to install the monitor software. To extend the service life of the product, we recommend that you use your computer's power management function.
How to detach the stand and the 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.
Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most benefit from your new BenQ LCD monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as provided on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM. The circumstances under which you connect and install your BenQ LCD Monitor will determine which process you need to follow to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software.
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. You...
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to adjust your monitor The control panel Name Description Control keys Accesses the functions or menu items displayed on the screen, right next to each key. Power key Turns the power on or off. How to adjust your monitor...
Basic menu operation All OSD (On Screen Display) menus can be accessed by the control keys. You can use the OSD menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor. B.I.+ Picture Mode Input Menu Exit B.I.+ Picture Mode Input Menu Exit 1.
OSD icon OSD in hot key in main Function menu menu • By default, the key is the hot key for Custom Key 1 Picture Mode To change the default settings, see Customizing the hot keys on page • For Down/Decrease adjustment. •...
Choosing an appropriate picture mode Your monitor provides various picture modes that are suitable for different types of images. Picture Mode on page 29 for all the available picture modes. Go to for a desired picture mode. If Picture Advanced Picture Mode Low Blue Light preferred, go to...
Navigating the main menu You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor. Press any of the control keys to bring up the hot key menu, and press ) to access Menu the main menu.
Eye Care menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. For models without certain functions, their settings and related items will not appear on the menu.
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Item Function Range (Bright Turns the Bright Intelligence Plus function on or off. The • B.I.+ Intelligence built-in light sensor works with Bright Intelligence Plus • Plus) technology to detect the ambient light, image brightness, contrast, and color temperature, and then balance the screen automatically.
Picture menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. For models without certain functions, their settings and related items will not appear on the menu.
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Item Function Range Allows video and still photographs to be viewed Color Normal Temperature with natural coloring. This is the factory default color. Applies a cool tint to the image and is factory Bluish pre-set to the PC industry standard white color. Applies a warm tint to the image and is factory Reddish pre-set to the news print standard white color.
Picture Advanced menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. For models without certain functions, their settings and related items will not appear on the menu.
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Item Function Range For better color matching representation with sRGB the peripheral devices, such as printers, digital cameras, etc. Rec. 709 For better color matching representation with Standard Rec. 709. For saving electricity with low power consumption by providing minimum brightness for all running programs.
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Item Function Range This feature is provided to allow aspect ratios other than 16:9 Display to be displayed without geometric distortion. Mode The options under will be different depending on the Display Mode input signal sources. Depending on your selection of , different Picture Mode Display...
Display menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. For models without certain functions, their settings and related items will not appear on the menu.
Audio menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. For models without certain functions, their settings and related items will not appear on the menu.
System menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear. For models without certain functions, their settings and related items will not appear on the menu.
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Item Function Range Sets the OSD menu language. • Language English Settings • Français The language options displayed on your OSD may • Deutsch differ from those shown on the right, depending • Italiano on the product supplied in your region. •...
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Item Function Range Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 1. • Custom Key Input • Picture Mode Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 2. • Custom Key Super Resolution • Smart Focus • Brightness •...
Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions (FAQ) The image is blurred. Read the instructions on the link on the CD, and then "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions. Does the blurring only occur at resolutions lower than the native (maximum) resolution? Read the instructions on the link on the CD.
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Is the prompt on the display not illuminated at all? Check the power supply mains socket, the external power supply and the mains switch. The image is distorted, flashes or flickers. Read the instructions on the link on the CD, and then "Adjusting the Screen Resolution"...
Need more help? If your problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your place of purchase or visit the local website from www.BenQ.com for more support and local customer service. Troubleshooting...
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