How to detach the stand base .......................13 Using the monitor wall mounting kit ..................14 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor ..............15 How to install the monitor on a new computer ................16 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer ..............17 How to install on Windows 7 system ...................18...
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) 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...
2. Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. Power button 2. Control buttons 3. Speakers Back view 4. AC Power Input jack 5. Line In 6. Headphone jack 7. Cable clip 8. DVI-D socket 9. D-Sub socket 10.Lock switch •...
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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You might want to adjust the monitor stand height. See Adjusting the monitor stand height on page 11 more information. You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources. 2. Connect the PC video cable Either Do not use both DVI-D cable and D-Sub cable on the same PC.
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To Connect the DVI-D Cable Connect the plug of the DVI-D cable (at the end without the ferrite filter) to the monitor video socket. Connect the other end of the cable (at the end with the ferrite filter) to the computer video socket. Tighten all finger screws to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use.
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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 15 to install the monitor software. How to assemble your monitor hardware...
Adjusting the monitor stand height If you prefer to lower the monitor stand height, push the stand downward while holding both left and right sides of the monitor. Avoid placing hands near the bottom of the monitor stand as the descending stand might cause personal injuries. Keep children out of reach of the monitor while performing this operation.
Rotating the monitor 1. Pivot the display. Before rotating the monitor with a portrait viewing orientation, the display has to be rotated 90 degrees. Go to Start and Control Panel on your computer, select the properties or controller of the graphics processing units (GPU) on your computer.
Viewing angle adjustment You may position the screen to the desired angle with -5° to +20° monitor tilt, 90° (left and right total) monitor swivel, and 130 mm monitor height. 130 mm How to detach the stand base 1. Prepare the monitor and area. Turn off the monitor and the power before unplugging the power cable.
Using the monitor wall mounting kit The back of your LCD monitor has a VESA standard mount with 100mm pattern, allowing the installation of a wall mount bracket. Before starting to install a monitor wall mounting kit, please read the precautions carefully. Precautions: •...
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 designated Custom functions.
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. Custom key Press the key to display the functions that can be accessed by this key. Press the keys to change the settings if needed.
Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor. Press the key to display the following main OSD menu. MENU There are six main OSD menus: 1. Display 2. Picture DISPLAY MODE: Standard 3.
Display menu 1. Press the key to display the main MENU menu. 2. Press the keys to select DISPLAY DISPLAY MODE: Standard and then press the key to enter the ENTER Auto Adjustment menu. H. Position V. Position 3. Press the keys to move the Pixel Clock highlight to a menu item and then press...
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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 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 to enter the menu. Contrast Sharpness 3. Press the keys to move the Gamma highlight to a menu item and then press Color...
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- Press to enter the Color menu Color ENTER This Color menu is available only in the Standard mode. 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.
Picture Advanced menu 1. Press the key to display the main MENU menu. 2. Press the keys to select and then press the PICTURE ADVANCED PICTURE ADVANCED MODE: Standard ENTER key to enter the menu. Picture Mode Standard Senseye Demo 3.
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Senseye Demo Displays the preview of • ON Press the keys (available screen images under the to change the settings. • OFF when the selected mode from Picture Mode Picture Mode. The screen is set to Movie will be divided into two or Photo) windows;...
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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.
Audio menu 1. Press the key to display the main MENU menu. 2. Press the keys to select AUDIO AUDIO MODE: Standard and then press the key to enter ENTER Volume the menu. Mute 3. Press the keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press key to select that item.
System menu 1. Press the key to display the main MENU menu. 2. Press the keys to select SYSTEM SYSTEM MODE: Standard and then press the key to enter the ENTER Input D-sub menu. OSD Settings DDC/CI 3. Press the keys to move the Auto Power Off highlight to a menu item and then press...
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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. change the settings. • French • German • Italian • Spanish • Polish The language options • Japanese displayed on your OSD •...
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OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor • YES Press the keys to settings from being change the settings. • NO accidentally changed. When this function is activated, the OSD To unlock the OSD controls and hotkey controls when the OSD is preset to be locked, press operations will be and hold the "MENU"...
Ergonomics menu 1. Press the key to display the main MENU menu. 2. Press the keys to select ERGONOMICS MODE: Standard and then press the ERGONOMICS ENTER Smart Reminder key to enter the menu. Time Intervel (min.) Duration (sec.) 3. Press the keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press key to select that item.
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.
• If the external speakers are USB-powered, check whether the USB connection is OK. • Increase the volume (volume may be muted or too low) on the external speakers. 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...