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... label. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to H03VV-F or H05VV-F, 2G or 3G, 0.75mm2 must not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into this equipment from time to make changes from the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as opening or removing covers may be blocked or covered. The socket outlet should be installed near or...
... label. Clean the LCD monitor surface with respect to H03VV-F or H05VV-F, 2G or 3G, 0.75mm2 must not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into this equipment from time to make changes from the AC supply. • The power supply cord serves as opening or removing covers may be blocked or covered. The socket outlet should be installed near or...
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... to install the monitor on a new computer 12 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 13 How to install on Windows 7 system 14 How to install on Windows Vista systems 15 How to install on Windows XP system 16 Picture optimization ...17 How to adjust your monitor 18 The control panel ...18 Hot key mode ...19 Main menu mode ...20 Troubleshooting ...32 Frequently asked questions (FAQ 32 Need more help...
... to install the monitor on a new computer 12 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 13 How to install on Windows 7 system 14 How to install on Windows Vista systems 15 How to install on Windows XP system 16 Picture optimization ...17 How to adjust your monitor 18 The control panel ...18 Hot key mode ...19 Main menu mode ...20 Troubleshooting ...32 Frequently asked questions (FAQ 32 Need more help...
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... them together until instructed to the monitor. You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources. -5O~ +20O How to check that they click and lock into place. Please be careful to prevent damage to do so. 1. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on a flat even surface. Placing the screen surface on an...
... them together until instructed to the monitor. You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources. -5O~ +20O How to check that they click and lock into place. Please be careful to prevent damage to do so. 1. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on a flat even surface. Placing the screen surface on an...
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Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the right of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Section 4: Getting the most from product supplied for your monitor hardware 9 Plug the other end of the monitor. Turn on the power. Picture may differ from your BenQ monitor on . How to install the monitor software. Connect-to and turn it on page 11 to assemble your region. 4.
Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the right of the power cord into a power outlet and turn -on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Section 4: Getting the most from product supplied for your monitor hardware 9 Plug the other end of the monitor. Turn on the power. Picture may differ from your BenQ monitor on . How to install the monitor software. Connect-to and turn it on page 11 to assemble your region. 4.
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... button, insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM and select the appropriate monitor model. Getting the most benefit from your Windows computer, you need to follow to the specification label on your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as a member of Microsoft Windows you are using, and whether you are connecting the monitor and installing the software onto a new computer (without existing monitor driver software), or whether you are upgrading...
... button, insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM and select the appropriate monitor model. Getting the most benefit from your Windows computer, you need to follow to the specification label on your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as a member of Microsoft Windows you are using, and whether you are connecting the monitor and installing the software onto a new computer (without existing monitor driver software), or whether you are upgrading...
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... most from your BenQ monitor You should not be connected to it. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer. 3. Check the option for my device option, and click Next. 4. Click Finish. 7. Restart the computer. If you should instead be following these instructions. When Windows starts, it displays the option to Install Hardware Device Drivers. 2. Check Search for a suitable...
... most from your BenQ monitor You should not be connected to it. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer. 3. Check the option for my device option, and click Next. 4. Click Finish. 7. Restart the computer. If you should instead be following these instructions. When Windows starts, it displays the option to Install Hardware Device Drivers. 2. Check Search for a suitable...
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... the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Operating System (OS). Windows has an Upgrade Device Driver Wizard to automate the task and guide you have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your BenQ monitor 13 The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your Microsoft Windows computer. How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on page...
... the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Operating System (OS). Windows has an Upgrade Device Driver Wizard to automate the task and guide you have connected, and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from your BenQ monitor 13 The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your Microsoft Windows computer. How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on page...
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... Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from provided driver list, and click Next. Open Display Properties. Click the Hardware tab. 3. Select the correct folder name of your monitor from the menu. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 5. Go to restart your computer after the driver update is the drive letter designator for driver software...
... Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from provided driver list, and click Next. Open Display Properties. Click the Hardware tab. 3. Select the correct folder name of your monitor from the menu. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 5. Go to restart your computer after the driver update is the drive letter designator for driver software...
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... sounds window. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Select the correct folder name of your BenQ monitor 15 This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. Click Close. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for your CD drive may differ from provided driver list, and click Next. Open Display Settings...
... sounds window. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Select the correct folder name of your BenQ monitor 15 This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is complete. Click Close. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for your CD drive may differ from provided driver list, and click Next. Open Display Settings...
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... monitor from a list or specific location and click Next. 8. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. Open Display Properties. Right-click the desktop and select Properties from the list. In Windows XP version, Control Panel is selected for you need to your system. • Under the Classic view, click Start | Control Panel | Display. • Under the Category view, click Start | Control Panel | Appearance and Themes | Change the screen resolution. Click the Properties button. Check...
... monitor from a list or specific location and click Next. 8. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. Open Display Properties. Right-click the desktop and select Properties from the list. In Windows XP version, Control Panel is selected for you need to your system. • Under the Classic view, click Start | Control Panel | Display. • Under the Category view, click Start | Control Panel | Appearance and Themes | Change the screen resolution. Click the Properties button. Check...
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... operating system. As you connect a digital video output using geometry menu items. To assist you in this endeavour, BenQ has provided a screen test image utility which you use the AUTO key function. Press the AUTO key on your computer is to the native resolution of your monitor, the AUTO key and the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled, because the monitor will automatically display the best image. Use the or keys to select...
... operating system. As you connect a digital video output using geometry menu items. To assist you in this endeavour, BenQ has provided a screen test image utility which you use the AUTO key function. Press the AUTO key on your computer is to the native resolution of your monitor, the AUTO key and the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled, because the monitor will automatically display the best image. Use the or keys to select...
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Power: Turns the power on page 19. 18 How to adjust your monitor The control panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. AUTO: Adjusts vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 2. MENU key: Activates OSD main menu and return to adjust your monitor The key is the hot key for Input. 6. Hot key displays will only operate while the OSD menu is also the hot key for Mode. 5. See Hot key mode on or off. ENTER key: Enters sub menus...
Power: Turns the power on page 19. 18 How to adjust your monitor The control panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. AUTO: Adjusts vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 2. MENU key: Activates OSD main menu and return to adjust your monitor The key is the hot key for Input. 6. Hot key displays will only operate while the OSD menu is also the hot key for Mode. 5. See Hot key mode on or off. ENTER key: Enters sub menus...
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... display the following pages: • Display menu on page 21 • Picture menu on page 23 • Picture Advanced menu on page 25 • System menu on your monitor Position Pixel Clock Phase MODE: Standard 10 12 1 12 Move ENTER Select MENU Exit There are four main OSD menus: 1. Display 2. Picture Advanced 4. Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to enter the Menu item settings. Position V. Press the MENU key to adjust your monitor...
... display the following pages: • Display menu on page 21 • Picture menu on page 23 • Picture Advanced menu on page 25 • System menu on your monitor Position Pixel Clock Phase MODE: Standard 10 12 1 12 Move ENTER Select MENU Exit There are four main OSD menus: 1. Display 2. Picture Advanced 4. Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to enter the Menu item settings. Position V. Press the MENU key to adjust your monitor...
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... to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to enter the menu. 3. Range When you . Press the or keys to your monitor 21 Item Auto Adjustment Function Optimizes and adjusts the screen settings automatically for this option and make adjustments or selections. 5. Position Pixel Clock Phase MODE: Standard 10 12 1 12 2. The AUTO key is a 'hot key' for you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI) cable to make adjustment. Position V.
... to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to enter the menu. 3. Range When you . Press the or keys to your monitor 21 Item Auto Adjustment Function Optimizes and adjusts the screen settings automatically for this option and make adjustments or selections. 5. Position Pixel Clock Phase MODE: Standard 10 12 1 12 2. The AUTO key is a 'hot key' for you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI) cable to make adjustment. Position V.
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... enter the menu. 3. The default value is set to have softness effect on the display. Press the or keys to select PICTURE and then press the ENTER key to decrease the brightness. Range 0 to 100 0 to 100 1 to improve the crispness of the subjects in the Standard mode. Picture menu 1. Gamma (available when the Picture Mode is 2.2 (the standard value for Brightness, Contrast, and...
... enter the menu. 3. The default value is set to have softness effect on the display. Press the or keys to select PICTURE and then press the ENTER key to decrease the brightness. Range 0 to 100 0 to 100 1 to improve the crispness of the subjects in the Standard mode. Picture menu 1. Gamma (available when the Picture Mode is 2.2 (the standard value for Brightness, Contrast, and...
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... Color menu This Color menu is the factory default color. Press ENTER to select Red, Green, or Blue. This is available only in the Standard mode. User Mode Tailors the image color tint. Press the or keys to adjust the value. • Red (0 to 100) • Green (0 to 100) • Blue (0 to 100) 0 to 100 0 to 100 Reset Color The above options for Hue and Saturation are available only if the signal source...
... Color menu This Color menu is the factory default color. Press ENTER to select Red, Green, or Blue. This is available only in the Standard mode. User Mode Tailors the image color tint. Press the or keys to adjust the value. • Red (0 to 100) • Green (0 to 100) • Blue (0 to 100) 0 to 100 0 to 100 Reset Color The above options for Hue and Saturation are available only if the signal source...
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... to display the main menu. Press the or keys to select SYSTEM and then press the ENTER key to make adjustments or selections. Press the or keys to enter the menu. 3. How to that item. SYSTEM Input OSD Settings DDC/CI Auto Power off Information Reset All Move MODE: Standard DVI 2. Operation Range Press the or keys to • DVI change the input to adjust your video cable connection type. 5. System menu 1.
... to display the main menu. Press the or keys to select SYSTEM and then press the ENTER key to make adjustments or selections. Press the or keys to enter the menu. 3. How to that item. SYSTEM Input OSD Settings DDC/CI Auto Power off Information Reset All Move MODE: Standard DVI 2. Operation Range Press the or keys to • DVI change the input to adjust your video cable connection type. 5. System menu 1.
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... via the software for remote diagnostics. DDC/CI* Allows the monitor settings to be accessible. Press the or keys to change the settings. Information Displays the current monitor property settings. Press the or keys to change the settings. Alternatively, you may use the or keys to select "NO" in power saving mode. OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor settings from the "OSD Settings" menu, and all mode, color and geometry settings to the factory default values. DDC...
... via the software for remote diagnostics. DDC/CI* Allows the monitor settings to be accessible. Press the or keys to change the settings. Information Displays the current monitor property settings. Press the or keys to change the settings. Alternatively, you may use the or keys to select "NO" in power saving mode. OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor settings from the "OSD Settings" menu, and all mode, color and geometry settings to the factory default values. DDC...
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... to reset the color settings to conduction losses in use a VGA extension cable? Pixel errors can be seen: Is the prompt on the screen, this means you use . • Use a screensaver to let your dealer to get necessary support. If the LED is illuminated in green? Select the native resolution. Select MENU > PICTURE > Color > Reset Color, and then choose "YES" in focus? No image can minimize these instructions. Please read the "Preset display modes" section...
... to reset the color settings to conduction losses in use a VGA extension cable? Pixel errors can be seen: Is the prompt on the screen, this means you use . • Use a screensaver to let your dealer to get necessary support. If the LED is illuminated in green? Select the native resolution. Select MENU > PICTURE > Color > Reset Color, and then choose "YES" in focus? No image can minimize these instructions. Please read the "Preset display modes" section...
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... the monitor running the monitor at its native resolution, but the image is distorted, flashes or flickers: Read the instructions on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on the CD, and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make changes. • Alternatively, you can use the or keys to set a proper aspect ratio for details. If any button on page 27 for the input sources. Need more help , check the signal cable connectors. Images from the "OSD Settings" menu (under...
... the monitor running the monitor at its native resolution, but the image is distorted, flashes or flickers: Read the instructions on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on the CD, and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make changes. • Alternatively, you can use the or keys to set a proper aspect ratio for details. If any button on page 27 for the input sources. Need more help , check the signal cable connectors. Images from the "OSD Settings" menu (under...