BenQ FP71G - Manual

5 Getting to know your monitor Getting to know your monitor Front View Back View 1. Power AC input jack2. Video signal input jack 1 1 1 2 1 2

6 How to install your monitor hardware How to install 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 monito...

10 How to install your monitor’s software How to install your monitor’s software You need to set up the correct monitor driver to suit your operating system. To set up Windows 98, start on this page. Windows 2000, turn to page 11. Windows ME turn to page 12. Windows XP turn to page 13. Windows 98. T...

14 Choosing the best picture resolution Choosing the best picture resolution Due to the nature of LCD display technology, the picture resolution is always fixed. The best picture possible for your FP71G/FP71G + is achieved with a resolution of 1280x1024. This is called “Native Resolution” or maximal...

16 How to choose the right Refresh Rate How to choose the right 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 you...

19 How to set the Picture Optimization How to set the Picture Optimization The easiest way to obtain an optimal display is to use the ikey function. Press the “ ikey ” on the control panel and the monitor will adjust automatically. If you are still not satisfied with the result, you can still adjust...

20 How to adjust your monitor How to adjust your monitor A Look at the Control Panel There are 6 keys for user’s control including “ iKey ”, “Exit”, “Enter”, “<” and “>” key and a power swith. The following descriptions are the introduction of these keys & switch. 1. “ iKey ” : Adjust vert...

21 How to adjust your monitor Main Menu Mode Control Functions Available in Main Menu Main Menu Luminance sub menu Press W or X key to adjust the degree of Brightness, press “Exit” to return to the previous menu. Press W or X key to adjust the degree of Contrast, press “Exit” to return to the previo...

28 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) The image is blurred: Read the Choosing the best picture 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 ext...

30 Supported operating modes Supported operating modes • Modes not listed in the table may not be supported. For an optimal picture, we recommended you choose a mode listed in the table above. • There are 22 available modes that are compatible with Windows. • Image disruption may occur as a result o...

31 Specifications Specifications BenQ FP71G 1 1 1 11 Model FP71G Display type Viewable diagonal Native (maximum) resolution Colors Contrast / Brightness Response time Viewing angle (left/right, up/down) 17.0" , active, TFT 43.2 cm 1,280X1,024 16.2 million 5 0 0:1 / 260 cd/m 2 1 2 ms 140, 1 3 0 (...