Locations of cable sockets and ports .................8 How to install the monitor hardware .................. 9 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor ..............12 How to install the monitor on a new computer ............13 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer ..........14 How to install on Windows XP systems ..............15...
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 Color Monitor Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Disk Power Cable (Picture may differ from product...
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Audio Cable Signal Cable: D-Sub Signal Cable: DVI-D (optional) Speaker Unit: SRS (optional) Web Camera Unit (optional) Getting started...
Locations of cable sockets and ports USB device port for optional Web Camera unit 12VDC output socket for optional speaker unit DVI-D display socket DC12V input socket D-Sub display for monitor power socket USB device ports for connection to built-in USB hub USB hub socket for connection to computer USB port...
How to install the 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. Adjust the viewing angle. Hold the base steady while pulling the screen upright. You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources.
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2. Remove the rear cable cover. Press and hold the locking tab at the top of the cover whilst pulling it away from the screen. Refer to the diagram on page 8 for socket locations. 3. Connect the video cable. If you have the optional DVI-D cable and an appropriate DVI-D port on your computer, you should connect it between the monitor and the computer.
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Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in to install Getting the most from your BenQ monitor the monitor software. How to install the monitor hardware...
How do I gain the most benefit from my new 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.
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.
This will jump you directly to the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard, skipping the next step. 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. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor...
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:’ .
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Alternatively, Windows ME or 98 will ask you if want to make the changes and reboot or not reboot. You should select the reboot option as this causes Windows to load the new drivers when it next restarts. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor...
How to adjust the screen resolution Due to the nature of liquid crystal display (LCD) technology, the picture resolution is always fixed. The best possible picture for your FP783/FP783 is achieved with a resolution of 1280x1024. 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.
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.
If you wish to, you can always adjust the screen settings manually using the buttons on the monitor panel. 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.
‘Exit’ key ‘i ’ key This topic describes how to adjust your BenQ LCD monitor using the push button (keys) on the monitor’s edge, to access the monitor properties using the On-Screen Display (OSD). 1. Power button: Toggles the power ON or OFF.
Hot Key Mode Brightness and Contrast hot keys Press the key to enter the Brightness menu. Further press the keys to adjust the degree of screen brightness. Then press the Exit key to exit the OSD. Press the key to enter the Contrast menu. Further press the keys to adjust the degree of screen contrast.
Main Menu Mode Adjustable monitor functions available in Main Menu Main Menu How to adjust the monitor...
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Luminance sub menu Press the keys to adjust the degree of Brightness. Press the Exit key to return to previous menu. Press the keys to adjust the degree of Contrast. Press the Exit key to return to previous menu. How to adjust the monitor...
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Geometry sub menu Press the keys to adjust the display Horizontal Position. Press the Exit key to return to previous menu. Press the keys to adjust the display Vertical Position. Press the Exit key to return to previous menu. Press the keys to adjust the monitor Pixel Clock.
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Color sub menu 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.
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OSD sub menu On-Screen Display (OSD) Press the keys to adjust the Horizontal Position of the OSD. Press the Exit key to return to previous menu. Press the keys to adjust the Vertical Position of the OSD. Press the Exit key to return to previous menu. Press the keys to adjust the display time of the OSD.
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Languages Sub menu Press the keys to select a language to have the OSD display menus in that language. Press the Exit key to return to previous menu. How to adjust the monitor...
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Recall sub menu Press the keys to select Color Recall. Press the Enter key to recall color settings, or press the Exit key to return to previous menu. Press the keys to select Recall All. Press the Enter key to recall position and color settings, or press the Exit key to return to previous menu.
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Miscellaneous sub menu Input Select: Press key to choose an input source. Press the Exit key to return to previous menu. Sharpness: Press the keys to adjust the degree of Sharpness. Press the Exit key to return to previous menu. Display Information: Select Display Information to display the current monitor proerty settings.
Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) The image is blurred: Read the How to adjust the screen resolution section, 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.
How to adjust the screen resolution section and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions. 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...