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- Page 1 FP73E LCD Color Monitor 17.0" LCD Panel Size User Manual Welcome...
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Page 2: Power Safety
Copyright Copyright © 2006 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
How to assemble your monitor hardware ... 7 Viewing angle adjustment ...10 Storing the monitor ...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 XP system ...14... -
Page 4: Getting Started
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 Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord Signal Cable: D-Sub Signal Cable: DVI-D (optional) -
Page 5: Audio Cable
Audio Cable 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... -
Page 6: Getting To Know Your Monitor
2. Getting to know your monitor Front view Back view Getting to know your monitor 1. Audio cable socket 2. Power AC input jack 3. DVI-D input socket 4. D-Sub input socket Earphone socket... -
Page 7: How To Assemble Your Monitor Hardware
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. Unpack the monitor and place the monitor on the desk as illustrated before you cut the retaining strap. - Page 8 3. Connect the PC video cable. 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. Connect one end of the DVI-D cable to the monitor DVI-D socket and the other end to the DVI-D port on your computer.
- Page 9 Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the front 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...
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Page 10: Viewing Angle Adjustment
Viewing angle adjustment You may position the screen to the desired angle with -5° to +20° monitor tilt, 360° monitor swivel, and 72 mm monitor height. Storing the monitor If you need to store your monitor for an extended period of time, please unplug your monitor from the electric outlet and all connected cables before any action is taken. -
Page 11: Getting The Most From Your Benq Monitor
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. -
Page 12: How To Install The Monitor On A New Computer
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. -
Page 13: How To Upgrade The Monitor On An Existing Computer
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. -
Page 14: How To Install On Windows Xp System
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. - Page 15 This will close the Display Properties windows. You do not need to restart Windows XP, as the BenQ LCD monitor drivers will operate immediately with no further action required by you. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor...
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Page 16: How To Install On Windows 2000 System
4. In Windows 2000, click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard will display. How to complete the Windows Upgrade Device Driver Wizard on page Getting the most from your BenQ monitor How to install on Windows XP system on... -
Page 17: How To Complete The Windows Upgrade Device Driver Wizard
The contents of the ‘Driver’ folder will display. 7. Click the Open button. This will return you to the Install from Disk window, and it will have entered the address to the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ‘Driver’ folder into the field titled ‘Copy manufacturer’s files from:’ . - Page 18 This will close the Display Properties window, and if you made any changes to the screen resolution, Windows 2000 will prompt you for confirmation to effect the changes, and further confirmation to accept the changes. Click OK and Yes respectively. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor...
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Page 19: How To Adjust The Screen Resolution
Due to the nature of liquid crystal display (LCD) technology, the screen resolution is always fixed. The best possible picture for your FP73E is achieved with a resolution of 1280 x 1024. This is called “Native Resolution” or maximal resolution – that is, the clearest picture. Lower resolutions are displayed on a full screen through an interpolation circuit. -
Page 20: How To Adjust The Screen Refresh Rate
6. How to adjust the screen refresh rate You don’t have to choose the highest possible refresh rate on an LCD display, because it is not technically possible for an LCD display to flicker. The best results are obtained by using the factory modes already set in your computer. -
Page 21: Picture Optimization
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. -
Page 22: How To Adjust Your Monitor
8. How to adjust your monitor The control panel 1. “ key”: Adjust vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 2. “MENU” key: Activate OSD main menu and return to the previous menu or exit OSD. (Left) key: For Left/Decrease adjustment. Left key is the hot key for Contrast. (Right) key: For Right/Increase adjustment. -
Page 23: On Screen Display (Osd) Menu Structure
On Screen Display (OSD) menu structure DISPLAY Auto Adjustment H. Position V. Position Pixel Clock Phase PICTURE Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color AUDIO Volume Mute SYSTEM Input OSD Settings Information Reset All Normal Green Bluish Blue Reddish User Mode Reset Color English French German... -
Page 24: Hot Key Mode
Hot key mode The monitor keys perform as hotkeys to provide direct access to particular functions whenever the menu isn't currently displaying on-screen. Brightness hot key Contrast hot key Volume hot key How to adjust your monitor Press the key to display the Brightness indicator. -
Page 25: Main Menu Mode
Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor. Press the MENU key to display the following main OSD menu. There are 14 different menu languages, see details. For more information on each menu, please refer to the following pages: •... - Page 26 Display menu Item Function Auto Optimizes and adjusts the Adjustment screen settings automatically for you. The key is a ‘hot-key’ for this function. When you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI) cable to your monitor, the i key and the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled.
- Page 27 H. Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the screen image. V. Position Adjusts the vertical position of the screen image. Pixel Clock Adjusts the pixel clock frequency timing to synchronise with the analog input video signal. Not applicable to a digital input signal.
- Page 28 Picture menu Item Function Brightness Adjusts the balance between light and dark shades. Contrast Adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness. Sharpness Adjusts the clarity and visibility of the edges of the subjects in the image. Color - Press ENTER to enter the Color menu. How to adjust your monitor 1.
- Page 29 Normal Allows video and still photographs to be viewed 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. Reddish Applies a warm tint to the image and is factory pre-set to the news print standard white color.
- Page 30 Audio menu Item Function Volume Adjusts the level of volume. Mute Mutes the audio input. How to adjust your monitor 1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu. 2. Press the keys to select AUDIO and then press the ENTER key to enter the menu.
- Page 31 System menu Item Function Input Selects the D-sub (analog) or DVI (digital) input. Use this to change the input to that appropriate to your video cable connection type. OSD Settings - Press ENTER to enter the OSD Settings menu. 1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu.
- Page 32 Language Sets the OSD menu language. H. Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD menu. V. Position Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD menu. Display Time Adjusts the display time of the OSD menu. OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor settings from being accidentally changed.
- Page 33 Reset All Resets all mode, color and geometry settings to the factory default values. Press the keys to adjust the value. How to adjust your monitor • YES • NO...
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Page 34: Troubleshooting
9. Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions (FAQ) The image is blurred: Read the How to adjust the screen resolution on page 19 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. Is the image now in focus? If not, optimize the image by working through the instructions in the is normal for blurring to occur due to conduction losses in extension cables. -
Page 35: Need More Help
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 section and then select the correct section and then select the correct... -
Page 36: Supported Pc Timings
10. Supported PC Timings Resolution Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 640 x 350 31.47(P) 720 x 400 31.47(N) 640 x 480 31.47(N) 640 x 480 35.00(N) 640 x 480 37.86(N) 640 x 480 37.50(N) 800 x 600 35.16(P) 800 x 600 37.88(P) 800 x 600 48.08(P) 800 x 600... -
Page 37: Specifications
11. Specifications BenQ FP73E Model Display type Viewable diagonal Native (maximum) resolution Colors Contrast / Brightness Response time Viewing angle (left/right, up/down) Line frequency Image frequency Image diagnostics Controls Functions Power management Max. power consumption Standby power consumption Input signal... - Page 38 Operating voltage Tilt (down/up) Swivel (left/right) Height adjustment Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight Specifications Automatic switched mode power supply, 100-260 V, 50-60 Hz -5° ~ +20 ° 180°/180° 72 mm 416.1 x 371.6 x 222 mm 6.2 kg...