Page 2 - • Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into this product.; Servicing
2 Copyright Copyright 2012 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 - BenQ ecoFACTS; for more details on BenQ's environmental commitments and
3 BenQ ecoFACTS BenQ has been dedicated to the design and development of greener product as part of its aspiration to realize the ideal of the "Bringing Enjoyment 'N Quality to Life" corporate vision with the ultimate goal to achieve a low-carbon society. Besides meeting international regula...
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 Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord(Picture may differ from product supplied ...
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; Models with HDMI inputs
8 Getting to know your monitor Input and output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending on your purchased model. Models with HDMI inputs 1. AC power input jack 2. Audio Line In 3. Headphone jack 4. HDMI socket 5. DVI-D socket 6. D-Sub socket Models with dual inputs and speakers Mod...
Page 9 - How to assemble your monitor hardware
9 How to assemble your monitor hardware 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. • The following illustrations are for your reference only. Available inpu...
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. To Connect the D-Sub Cable Connect the plug of ...
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 14 - Using the monitor wall mounting kit; Follow the instruction manuals of the wall
14 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 15 - Getting the most from your BenQ monitor; How to install the monitor on a new computer on page 16
15 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 16 - How to install the monitor on a new computer; Follow the instructions in; and click
16 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 17 - How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer; How to install on Windows 7 system on page 18
17 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 Vista and Windows 7 Ope...
Page 18 - How to install on Windows 7 system; tab and the
18 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 19 - How to install on Windows Vista systems
19 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 20 - Picture optimization
20 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 21 - How to adjust your monitor; The control panel; key is the hot key for Display Mode.
21 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 22 - Hot key mode; Display Mode hot key (for models without speakers); Display Mode on page 29
22 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 23 - Main menu mode; Press the; key to display the following main OSD menu.; key to enter the Menu item; DISPLAY
23 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 24 - Display menu; Item
24 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 25 - Phase
25 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 20 . Press the or keys to adjust the value. 0 to 63 Item Function Operation Range
Page 26 - Picture menu; PICTURE
26 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 28 - Picture Advanced menu; PICTURE ADVANCED
28 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 31 - Audio menu; AUDIO
31 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 32 - System menu; SYSTEM
32 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 36 - Troubleshooting
36 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...