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BenQ FP241W User Manual

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  • Page 1 FP241W 24" Wide-Screen LCD Monitor User Manual Welcome Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...

  • Page 2: Power Safety

    Copyright Copyright © 2007 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

    Adjusting the monitor height and angle ..............12 Rotating the monitor (optional) ................13 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor ..............16 How to install the monitor on a new computer ............18 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer ..........19 How to install on Windows Vista system ..............20...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    1. Getting started Your FP241W will provide the optimal display performance of the video resolution standard of 1920 x 1200. Please ensure that your graphic card supports the resolution of 1920 x 1200. When unpacking please check you have the following items. If any are missing or damaged, please contact the place of purchase for a replacement.
  • Page 5 Signal Cable: D-Sub Signal Cable: DVI-D (optional) USB cable (optional) 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...

  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your Monitor

    2. Getting to know your monitor Front view Back view (1) 1. USB device port for optional Web cam unit 2. USB device ports for connection to built-in USB hub 3. Cable holder 4. Lock down / release button Getting to know your monitor Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...

  • Page 7: Back View (2): Locations Of Plugs & Sockets

    Back view (2): locations of plugs & sockets 1. Power AC input connector 5. Component input connector 2. DVI-D input connector 6. Composite input connector 3. HDMI input connector 7. S-Video input connector 4. D-Sub input connector 8. USB hub socket for connection to computer USB port Right-side view 1.

  • Page 8: 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 package and place the monitor stand firmly.
  • Page 9 Then tilt the monitor. To avoid the edge of the LCD display hitting the monitor base surface while it is being rotated, do tilt and extend the monitor to the highest position before you start to rotate the display. Rotate the monitor 90 degrees counter-clockwis (from the rear side) as illustrated.
  • Page 10 4. 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.
  • Page 11 6. Connect the power cable to the monitor. Plug one end of the power cord into the socket labelled ‘POWER IN’ on the rear of the monitor. Do not connect the other end to an electric outlet just yet. 7. Rotate the monitor back. Rotate the monitor 90 degrees clockwise (from the rear side) as illustrated, and adjust the monitor to a desired angle.

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Monitor Height And Angle

    Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Section 4: Getting the most from your BenQ monitor to install the monitor software. on page 16...

  • Page 13: Rotating The Monitor (Optional)

    To adjust the monitor angle For comfortable viewing of images on the screen, you may not only tilt the monitor upward to 20 degrees and downward to -5 degrees, but also swivel the monitor to 45 degrees on either left or right direction.
  • Page 14 To rotate the display 1. Fully extend the monitor and tilt it. Gently lift the display up and extend the stand to the maxi- mum extended position. If the monitor is locked at the lowest position, you have to press Lock down / release button on the bottom rear of stand to extend the stand to the maximum extended posi- tion.
  • Page 15 3. Adjust the monitor to the desired viewing angle. How to assemble your monitor hardware Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...

  • Page 16: Getting The Most From Your Benq Monitor

    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.
  • Page 17 Furthermore, if your computer is connected to a network which has security access requirements, network policy settings may prevent you from installing software on your computer. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...

  • Page 18: 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 19: 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 20: How To Install On Windows Vista System

    7. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option ‘Browse my computer for driver software’ . 8. Click ‘Browse’ and select Driver > Windows Vista > FP241W from the CD, and click the Next button. This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your computer.

  • Page 21: 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 22: How To Adjust The Screen Resolution

    5. How to adjust the screen resolution Due to the nature of liquid crystal display (LCD) technology, the screen resolution is always fixed. For the best display performance, please set the display resolution to 1920 x 1200 pixels with an aspect ratio of 16:10.

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: How To Adjust Your Monitor

    8. How to adjust your monitor The control panel 1. “Power”: Turn the power on or off. 2. “ENTER/PIP” key: Enter sub menus and select items. The key is also the hot key for activating the PIP (Picture-in-Picture) function and selecting a video input source for the PIP window. (Up) key: For Up/Increase adjustment.

  • Page 26: On Screen Display (Osd) Menu Structure

    On Screen Display (OSD) menu structure Auto Adjustment DISPLAY H. Position V. Position Pixel Clock Phase PICTURE Brightness Normal Green Contrast Bluish Blue Sharpness Reddish Color User Mode DynamicContrast Reset Color Saturation Hue and Saturation are not available for use when the input source is D-Sub or DVI-D. PICTURE Picture Mode Standard...
  • Page 27 SYSTEM Input D-sub English Display Mode French OSD Settings HDMI German DDC/CI Component Italian Information Composite Spanish Reset All S-Video Polish/Japanese Czech/Traditional Chinese Hungarian/Simplified Full Chinese Aspect Serbo-croatian 1: 1 Romanian Dutch Language Russian H. Position Swedish V. Position Portuguese Display Time OSD Lock 5 Sec.

  • Page 28: Hot Key Mode

    It supports digital televisions (DTV), set-top boxes, DVD players, and DVD recorders, etc. The HDMI connector on your FP241W supports video source only. How to adjust your monitor...
  • Page 29 •If the input source of the main window is from the computer graphic/PC video signals (D-sub, DVI, HDMI, or Component), you will cycle through the following messages indicating the video input sources for the PIP window. PIP off and Exit •If the input source of the main window is from the video signals (Composite or S-video), you will cycle through the following messages indicating the computer graphic/PC video signals for the PIP window.
  • Page 30 Input /Swap hot key Press the Input/Swap key continually to select an input source for the main window or swap the input signals between the main window and the PIP window when the PIP function is activated. To specify the input source, release the key when you see the message of the preferred input source, which will be lasting for around 3 seconds.

  • Page 31: 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 5 main OSD menus: 1. Display 2. Picture 3.
  • Page 32 Display menu 1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu. 2. Press the keys to select DISPLAY and then press the ENTER key to enter the menu. 3. Press the keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that item.
  • Page 33 H. Position Adjusts the horizontal 0 to 100 position of the screen 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.
  • Page 34 Picture menu 1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu. 2. Press the keys to select PICTURE and then press the ENTER key to enter the menu. 3. Press the keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that item.
  • Page 35 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 Press the keys to pre-set to the PC industry select this option. standard white color.
  • Page 36 Adjusts the level of the 0 to 100 primary color or mixtures of main colors which present in the displayed image. Press the keys The function is not to move the highlight to a available for use when the input source is menu item and then press D-Sub or DVI-D.
  • Page 37 Picture Advanced menu 1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu. 2. Press the keys to select PICTURE ADVANCED and then press the ENTER key to enter the menu. 3. Press the keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that item.
  • Page 38 Senseye Demo • ON Displays the preview of Press the keys to • OFF screen images under the 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 spec-...
  • Page 39 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) menu 1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu. 2. Press the keys to select PIP and then press the ENTER key to enter the menu. 3. Press the keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that item.
  • Page 40 Sharpness Adjusts the clarity and 1 to 5 Press the key to improve visibility of the edges of the crispness of the display the subjects in the images and press the key to have displayed in the PIP softness effect on the window.
  • Page 41 System menu 1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu. 2. Press the keys to select SYSTEM and then press the ENTER key to enter the menu. 3. Press the keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that item.
  • Page 42 Display Mode This feature is provided to • Full Press the keys to allow aspect ratio’s other • Aspect change the settings. than 16:10 to be displayed • 1:1 without geometric distortion. • Full - Scales the input image to fill the screen. Ideal for 16:10 aspect images.
  • Page 43 H. Position Adjusts the horizontal 0 to 100 position of the OSD menu. V. Position Adjusts the vertical 0 to 100 position of the OSD menu. Press the keys to Display Time Adjusts the display time of • 5 Sec. adjust the value.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    9. Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions (FAQ) The image is blurred: Read the section, and then select the correct resolution, How to adjust the screen 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.

  • Page 45: Need More Help

    “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...

  • Page 46: Supported Pc Timings

    10. Supported PC Timings Incoming display mode (Input timing) Resolution Horizontal Vertical Pixel Comment Frequency (KHz) Frequency (Hz) Frequency (MHz) 640 x 350 31.47 70.08 25.17 720 x 400 31.47 70.08 28.32 640 x 480 31.47 60.00 25.18 640 x 480 35.00 67.00 30.24...

  • Page 47: Specifications

    11. Specifications Model FP241W Display type 24.0”, active, TFT Viewable diagonal 611.32 mm Native (maximum) resolution 1,920 x 1200 Colors 16.7 million Contrast / Brightness 1000:1 / 500 cd/m Dynamic contrast ratio 2000:1 (typical) Response time 16 ms 6 ms (GTG) Viewing angle (left/right, up/down) 178, 178 (CR>10)
  • Page 48 Operating voltage Automatic switched mode power supply, 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz Tilt (down/up) -5° ~ +20 ° Swivel (left/right) 45°/45° Height adjustment 130 mm Pivot 0° ~ 90 ° clockwise Dimensions (H x W x D) 474.2 x 567 x 248.4 mm Weight 10.6 kg *DDC/CI, short for Display Data Channel/Command Interface, which was developed by Video Electronics...

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