How to detach the stand base .......................10 Using the monitor wall mounting kit ..................10 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 8 system ...................15...
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 Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...
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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2. 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.
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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 12 to install the monitor software. How to assemble your monitor hardware...
How to detach the stand 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.
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2. Remove the monitor stand. Slightly push the hinge cap on the upper part of the monitor stand toward the monitor as illustrated. The cap shall be released. Use a a cross-pointed screwdriver to release the screws that fixing the monitor stand to the monitor. The use of a magnetic-head screwdriver is recommended to avoid of losing the screws.
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.
Driver Update Driver 5. Click the tab and the button. 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer. 7. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for driver software Browse 8.
Driver Update Driver 5. Click the tab and the button. 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer. Update Driver Software Browse my computer for driver 7. In the window, select the option software Browse 8.
5. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer. 7. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for driver software 8.
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 AUTO : Adjusts vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. MENU key: Activates OSD main menu and return to the previous menu or exit OSD. Custom key: For Left/Decrease adjustment. The key is the hot key for designated 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 function 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. Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. Press the MENU key to display the following main OSD menu.
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. MENU 1. Press the key to display the main menu. 2. Press the keys to select DISPLAY DISPLAY MODE: Standard...
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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 Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. MENU 1. Press the key to display the main menu. 2. Press the keys to select PICTURE MODE: Standard PICTURE...
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Color ENTER - Press to enter the Color menu Color Temperature Normal: Allows video and Press the keys still photographs to be to select this option. 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...
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. 1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu. 2. Press the keys to select PICTURE ADVANCED PICTURE ADVANCED and then press the...
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• ON Senseye Demo Displays the preview of Press the keys screen images under the • OFF to 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 specified...
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• RGB Color Format Determines the color space Press the ENTER key to (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 Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. 1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu. AUDIO 2. Press the keys to select AUDIO MODE: Standard and then press the...
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. MENU 1. Press the key to display the main menu. 2. Press the keys to select SYSTEM SYSTEM MODE: Standard...
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OSD Settings - Press ENTER to enter the OSD Settings menu. • English Language Sets the OSD menu Press the keys to language. • French change the settings. • German • Italian • Spanish • Polish The language options • Japanese displayed on your OSD •...
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• YES OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor Press the keys to settings from being • NO change the settings. accidentally changed. When this function is activated, the OSD To unlock the OSD controls when the OSD is controls and hotkey preset to be locked, press operations will be and hold the "MENU"...
Ergonomics menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. 1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu. 2. Press the keys to select ERGONOMICS MODE: Standard ERGONOMICS...
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.
• 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 Downloaded from ManualMonitor.com Manuals...