Page 2 - • Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into this product.
2 Copyright Copyright 2013 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, che...
Page 3 - for more details on BenQ's environmental commitments and
3 Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. If any of the above mentioned misuse or other accident such as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for servicing. BenQ ecoFA...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
4 Table of Contents Copyright ......................................................................................................................................2Getting started ..........................................................................................................................
Page 5 - Getting started; BenQ LCD Monitor
5 Getting started 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 Stand(for models without height adjustment stand) Monitor Base(for models without height adjustm...
Page 7 - Getting to know your monitor; Front view; see
7 Getting to know your monitor Getting to know your monitor Front view Back view 1. Control buttons2. Power button 1 2 3. Speakers (for models with speakers)4. Input and output ports (vary by model, see Input and output ports on page 8 ) 5. Kensington lock slot 3 3 5 4 • Above diagram may vary depen...
Page 8 - Input and output ports; Specification
8 Getting to know your monitor Input and output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending on your purchased model. Check the Specification document on the provided CD for details. Models with HDMI inputs 1. AC power input jack 2. Audio Line In 3. Headphone jack 4. HDMI socket 5. DVI-...
Page 9 - How to assemble your monitor hardware
9 How to assemble your monitor hardware How to assemble your monitor hardware • If your model came with a height adjustment stand (HAS), refer to Appendix: Assembling your monitor with a height adjustment stand (HAS) on page 39 for details on hardware installation. • If the computer is turned on you...
Page 11 - Connect the video cable; Connect the audio cable (for models with
11 How to assemble your monitor hardware 2. Connect the video cable 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. (Not available for analog-only models). To Conn...
Page 12 - Connect the power cable to the monitor.
12 How to assemble your monitor hardware You may connect headphones to the headphone jack found next to the Line In jack of the monitor. Location of the Line In and headphone jacks may vary by model. Check Input and output ports on page 8 for details. 4. Connect the power cable to the monitor. Plug ...
Page 13 - How to detach the base; Push the locking clips upward to detach the
13 How to assemble your monitor hardware How to detach the 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...
Page 15 - Using the monitor wall mounting kit; Follow the instruction manuals of the wall
15 How to assemble your monitor hardware 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. Pr...
Page 16 - Getting the most from your BenQ monitor; Found New Hardware wizard; How to install the monitor on a new computer on page 17
16 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most benefit from your new BenQ LCD monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as provided on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM. The circumstances under which you connect and install...
Page 17 - How to install the monitor on a new computer; Follow the instructions in; and click
17 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor How to install the monitor on a new computer This instruction details the procedure for selecting and installing the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software on a new computer which has never had a monitor driver installed before. This instruction is only suitable ...
Page 18 - Driver files
18 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor GL2450 GL2450 / GL2450M GL2450H GL2450HM / GL2450HT G2450 G2450 G2450H G2450HM GL2750H GL2750HM G2750 G2750 G2750H G2750HM Driver files Suitable models
Page 19 - How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer; How to install on Windows 8 system (selected models only) on page 20
19 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on your Microsoft Windows computer. It is currently tested as compatible for Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windo...
Page 20 - How to install on Windows 8 system (selected models only); tab and the
20 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor How to install on Windows 8 system (selected models only) 1. Open Display Properties . Move the cursor to the lower-right of the screen or press the Windows + C buttons on the keyboard to bring up the Charm bar. Go to Settings , Control Panel , Devices and ...
Page 21 - How to install on Windows 7 system
21 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor How to install on Windows 7 system 1. Open Display Properties . Go to Start , Control Panel , Hardware and Sound , Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu. Alternatively, right-click the desktop and select Personalize , D...
Page 22 - How to install on Windows Vista systems
22 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor How to install on Windows Vista systems 1. Open Display Settings . Right-click the desktop and select Personalize from the popup menu. Select Display Settings from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. The Display Settings window will display. 2. Cl...
Page 23 - Picture optimization
23 Picture optimization Picture optimization The easiest way to obtain an optimal display from an analog (D-Sub) input is to use the AUTO key function. Press the AUTO key to optimize the currently displayed image to the screen. If you wish, you can always adjust the screen geometric settings manuall...
Page 24 - How to adjust your monitor; The control panel; is the hot key for Display Mode.
24 How to adjust your monitor How to adjust your monitor The control panel 1. AUTO : Adjusts vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 2. MENU key: Activates OSD main menu and return to the previous menu or exit OSD. 3. / Display Mode key (for models without speake...
Page 25 - Hot key mode; Display Mode hot key (for models without speakers); Display Mode on page 32
25 How to adjust your monitor 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. Display Mode hot key (for models without speakers) Volume hot key (for models with speakers) Mode hot key Input hot...
Page 26 - Main menu mode; Press the; MENU; key to display the following main OSD menu.; key to enter the Menu item; DISPLAY
26 How to adjust your monitor 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...
Page 27 - Display menu; Item
27 How to adjust your monitor 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. 1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu. 2. Press the or keys to select DISPLAY and then press the ENT...
Page 28 - Phase
28 How to adjust your monitor Phase Adjusts the pixel clock phase timing to synchronize with the analog input video signal. Not applicable to a digitalinput signal. See also: Picture optimization on page 23 . Press the or keys to adjust the value. 0 to 63 Item Function Operation Range
Page 29 - Picture menu; PICTURE
29 How to adjust your monitor 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. 1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu. 2. Press the or keys to select PICTURE and then press the ENT...
Page 31 - Picture Advanced menu; PICTURE ADVANCED
31 How to adjust your monitor 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 or keys to select PICTURE ADVANCED and ...
Page 34 - Audio menu; AUDIO
34 How to adjust your monitor 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. 2. Press the or keys to select AUDIO and then press the ENTER k...
Page 35 - System menu; SYSTEM
35 How to adjust your monitor 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. 1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu. 2. Press the or keys to select SYSTEM and then press the ENTER...
Page 39 - How to attach the monitor base
39 Appendix: Assembling your monitor with a height adjustment stand (HAS) Appendix: Assembling your monitor with a height adjustment stand (HAS) How to attach the monitor base • 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 un...
Page 40 - Adjusting the monitor height on page 42
40 Appendix: Assembling your monitor with a height adjustment stand (HAS) Extend the monitor to the maximum extended position. Then tilt the monitor. And rotate the monitor 90 degrees counterclockwise as illustrated. You might want to adjust the monitor height. See Adjusting the monitor height on pa...
Page 41 - Release the thumbscrew on the bottom of
41 Appendix: Assembling your monitor with a height adjustment stand (HAS) How to detach the base To move the monitor properly, you should extend the monitor to its maximum height, then place one hand on the upper part of the monitor stand and the other hand on the lower part of the stand as illustra...
Page 42 - Adjusting the monitor height
42 Appendix: Assembling your monitor with a height adjustment stand (HAS) Adjusting the monitor height To adjust the monitor height, hold both the left and the right sides of the monitor to lower the monitor or lift it up to the desired height. • Avoid placing hands on the upper or lower part of the...
Page 43 - Rotating the monitor; Screen resolution; Portrait; Orientation; Rotate the monitor 90 degrees clockwise as
43 Appendix: Assembling your monitor with a height adjustment stand (HAS) Rotating the monitor 1. Pivot the display. Before rotating the monitor with a portrait viewing orientation, the display has to be rotated 90 degrees. Right-click the desktop and select Screen resolution from the popup menu. Se...
Page 44 - Viewing angle adjustment; Adjust the monitor to the desired viewing
44 Appendix: Assembling your monitor with a height adjustment stand (HAS) Viewing angle adjustment You may position the screen to the desired angle with -5° to +15° monitor tilt, 90° (left and right total) monitor swivel, and 110 mm monitor height. 4. Adjust the monitor to the desired viewing angle....
Page 45 - Follow the instruction manuals of the wall
45 Appendix: Assembling your monitor with a height adjustment stand (HAS) 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 r...
Page 46 - Troubleshooting
46 Troubleshooting 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 instructionsHow do you use a VGA e...
