RL2240H User Manual
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1. PROFESSIONAL ATS GAMING MONITOR MU GaminG Is IN the DeTAILs RL2240H User Manual ba 5 z 7 z se Pg A 4 K yi E ry a li Y A W i a ET Ee y 4 A haa a See Pee HARO y q TALARA ARA a E z Th mm Ma 3 y AAA AAA RR CES ALAS AT A A AAA ta E A A SII Copyright Copyright O 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 chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of BenQ Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes Power Safety Please follow these safety instructions for best performance and long life for your monitor e The AC plug isolates this equipment from the AC supply e The power supply cord serves as a power disconnect device for pluggable equipment The socket outlet should be installed near the equipment and be ea2. If you notice a horizontal noise select Phase and adjust the monitor until the noise disappears Customizing the hot keys The top 3 control keys also called custom keys perform as hot keys to provide direct access to pre defined functions You can change the default setting and designate different functions for these keys Press any of the control keys to bring up the hot key menu and press Menu to access the main menu Go to System Select the custom key you want to change In the sub menu select a function that can be accessed by this key A pop up message will appear showing that the setup is complete Setting up your own game mode There are several preset picture modes on your monitor that are suitable for games To better suit your needs you can change and save the related display settings and switch to your own game mode easily Adjust the related display settings in different OSD menus Settings that can be customized for game mode are e Brightness see page 25 e Contrast see page 25 20 How to adjust your monitor e Sharpness see page 25 e Black eQualizer see page 25 e Gamma see page 26 e Color Temperature see page 26 e Hue see page 26 e Saturation see page 26 e AMA see page 26 e Instant Mode see page 26 e Picture Mode see page 27 e Display Mode see page 28 e Dynamic Contrast see page 28 e Smart Scaling see page 29 e Smart Focus see page 29 e Volume see page 31 e Mute see
3. determine which process you need to follow to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software These circumstances relate to which version 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 an existing installation which already has existing monitor driver software with a newer monitor In either case however the very next time you turn on your computer after connecting the monitor to your computer Windows will automatically recognize the new or different hardware and will launch its Found New Hardware wizard Follow the wizard instructions until it asks you to select a monitor model At that point click the Have Disk button insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM and select the appropriate monitor model Further details and step by step instructions for either an automatic new or upgrade existing installation see e How to install the monitor on a new computer on page 3 e How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer on page 14 e If you require a User Name and Password to login to your Windows computer you must be logged on as an Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group in order to install the monitor driver software Furthermore if your computer is connected to a network which has security access requirements network policy settings may prevent you from
4. display not illuminated at all Check the power supply mains socket the external power supply and the mains switch ES 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 adjustments based on these instructions amp You are running the monitor at its native resolution but the image is still distorted Images from different input sources may appear distorted or stretched on the monitor running at its native resolution To have the optimal display performance of each type of input sources you can use the Display Mode function to set a proper aspect ratio for the input sources See Display Mode on page 28 for details ES The image is displaced in one direction 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 gt The OSD controls are inaccessible Pa To unlock the OSD controls when it is preset to be locked press and hold any key for 10 second ES No sound can be heard from the connected external speakers e Remove your headphone if the headphone is connected to the monitor e Check whether the headphone jack is properly connected e If the external speakers are USB powered check whether the USB connection is OK e Increase the volume volume may be mu
5. ia aceites 36 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 z Power Cord Picture may differ from product supplied for your region Video Cable D Sub Getting started 5 Video Cable DVI D Video Cable HDMI Optional accessory 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 Always keep the product and accessories out of reach of small children 6 Getting started Getting to know your monitor Front view Control buttons 2 Power button Back view AC Power Input jack Headphone jack HDMI socket DVI D socket D Sub socket Kensington lock slot E E S Getting to know your monitor 7 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 Attach the monitor base Q Please be careful to prevent damage to the monitor Placing the screen surface on an object like a stapler or a mouse will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your warranty Sliding or scraping the monitor around on your desk will scratch or da
6. key menu is displayed The top three controls are custom keys and are designated for particular functions 3 Select Menu to access the main menu In the main menu follow the icons next to the control keys to make adjustments or selection See Navigating the main menu on page 22 for details on the menu options ONDE in main Function menu OSD in hot key menu No e By default the key is the hot key for Picture Mode To change the default settings see Customizing the hot keys on page 20 o Custom Key 1 e For Up Increase adjustment How to adjust your monitor CONDE in main Function menu OSD in hot key menu No 2 Custom Key 2 e By default the key is the hot key for Display Mode To change the default settings see Customizing the hot keys on page 20 e For Down Decrease adjustment E Custom Key 3 e By default the key is the hot key for Smart Scaling To change the default settings see Customizing the hot keys on page 20 e Enters sub menus e Selects menu items O MENU e Activates the main menu e Returns to the previous menu e OSD On Screen Display The hot keys only operate while the main menu is not currently displaying Hot key displays will disappear after a few seconds of no key activity e To unlock the OSD controls press and hold any key for 10 seconds How to adjust your monitor 19 Picture optimization The default picture mode i
7. of the DVI D cable at the end without the ferrite filter to the monitor video socket Connect the other end of the cable at the end with the ferrite filter to the computer video socket Tighten all finger screws to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use To Connect the HDMI Cable Or Connect the plug of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the monitor Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI port of a digital output device If there is more than one video transmission method available to you you might want to take the picture quality of each video cable into consideration before making the connection Better quality HDMI DVI D Good quality D Sub O video cables included in your package and the socket illustrations on the right may vary depending on the product supplied for your region 3 Connect the headphones You may connect headphones to the headphone jack found on the back side of the monitor How to assemble your monitor hardware 9 4 Connect the power cable to the monitor Plug one end of the power cord into the socket labelled POWER IN on the rear of the monitor Do not connect the other end to a power outlet just yet 5 Connect to and turn on the power Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn it on Q Picture may differ from product supplied for your region Turn on the monitor by pressing the power bu
8. or pink appearance Go to Picture and Reset Color and then choose YES to reset the color settings to the factory defaults If the image is still not correct and the OSD also has faulty coloration this means one of the three primary colors is missing in the signal input Now check the signal cable connectors If any pin is bent or broken off please contact your dealer to get necessary support CO No image can be seen ls the prompt on the display illuminated in green If the LED is illuminated in green and there is a message Out of Range on the screen this means you are using a display mode that this monitor does not support please change the setting to one of the supported mode Please read the Preset display modes section from the link Adjusting the Screen Resolution Troubleshooting 35 Faint shadow from the static image displayed is visible on the screen e Activate the power management function to let your computer and monitor go into a low power sleep mode when not actively in use e Use a screensaver to prevent the occurrence of image retention Q Is the prompt on the display illuminated in orange If the LED is illuminated in orange the power management mode is active Press any button on the computer keyboard or move the mouse If that does not help check the signal cable connectors If any pin is bent or broken off please contact your dealer to get necessary support ES Is the prompt on the
9. page 31 2 After all settings are done go to Save Settings and save as one of the game modes 3 If you want to switch to your game mode at any time go to Picture Advanced and Picture Mode and select the game mode you saved in Step 2 Your preferred display settings will be applied all at once Adjusting display mode To display images of aspect ratio other than 16 9 and size other than 21 5 you can adjust the display mode on the monitor Press any of the control keys to bring up the hot key menu and press Menu to access the main menu 2 Goto Picture Advanced and Display Mode 3 Select an appropriate display mode The setting will take effect immediately Switch to the desired display mode first and follow the instructions in Using Smart Scaling on page 2 to adjust the display size to precisely suit your needs Using Smart Scaling You can resize your display by Smart Scaling Goto Picture Advanced and Smart Scaling 2 Adjust the value e If one of the custom keys is preset for Smart Scaling you can press the custom key and adjust the value directly The Smart Scaling hot key is available when the Display Mode is set to 1 1 and the resolution is lower than 1920 x 1080 17 or 19 W e Your display may become unstable temporarily when being resized This is a normal phenomenon and should not be considered as manufacturing defect e For more information on Smart Scaling go to Smart Scaling on page 29 How
10. selection 5 To return to the previous menu select 41 6 To exit the menu select xi Item Function Range Brightness Adjusts the balance between light and dark shades 0 to 100 Contrast Adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and 0 to 100 lightness Sharpness Adjusts the clarity and visibility of the edges of the subjects to 10 in the image Black Brings out the dark shades by increasing the brightness 0 20 eQualizer without changing those of the light shades Q If the image is too bright or barely contains any dark shades adjusting the value of Black eQualizer may not show much change to the image Navigating the main menu 25 Function Range Gamma Adjusts the tone luminance The default value is 3 the e Gamma 1 standard value for Windows e Gamma 2 e Gamma 3 e Gamma 4 e Gamma 5 Color Normal Allows video and still photographs to be viewed Temperature 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 color Reddish Applies a warm tint to the image and is factory pre set to the news print standard white color User The blend of the Red Green and Blue primary R O 100 Mode colors can be altered to change the color tint of G 0 100 the image Go to the succeeding R red G green and B blue menus to change the a a s
11. the Properties button Click Continue in the prompted User Account Control window Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM into a CD drive on the computer In the Update Driver Software window select the option Browse my computer for driver software Click Browse and navigate to the following directory d BenQ LCD Driver where d is the drive letter designator for the CD ROM drive The drive letter for your CD drive may differ from the example above depending upon your system it may be D or E or F etc 9 Select the correct folder name of your monitor from provided driver list and click Next This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your computer 10 Click Close You may be prompted to restart your computer after the driver update is complete Getting the most from your BenQ monitor How to adjust your monitor The control panel Name l Control keys Description Accesses the functions or menu items displayed on the screen right next to each key 2 Power key Turns the power on or off How to adjust your monitor 17 18 Basic menu operation All OSD On Screen Display menus can be accessed by the control keys You can use the OSD menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor Picture Mode Display Mode Smart Scaling a M KI EJ Press any of the control keys 2 The hot
12. the previous menu select KI 6 To exit the menu select xi Item Function Picture Select a picture mode that best suits the type of images shown Mode on the screen Q The default setting is RTS Change the setting if needed Standard For basic PC application Movie For viewing videos Photo For viewing still images sRGB For better color matching representation with the peripheral devices such as printers digital cameras etc Eco For saving electricity with low power consumption by providing minimum brightness for all running programs Navigating the main menu 27 28 Function RTS For playing RTS Real time strategy games Gamer Applies customized display settings Gamer2 For details on setting up a game mode see Setting Gamer3 up your own game mode on page 20 Senseye Demo Displays the preview of screen images under the 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 mode Dynamic Contrast The function is to automatically detect the distribution of an input visual signal and then to create the optimal contrast Over scan Slightly enlarges the input image Use this feature to hide annoying edge noise if present around your image Oo only when the input source is HDMI or D Sub VGA conv
13. Resets all mode color and geometry settings to the e YES factory default values NO Navigating the main menu Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions FAQ ES 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 E How do you use a VGA extension cable Remove the extension cable for the test Is the image now in focus If not optimize the image by working through the instructions in the Adjusting the refresh rate section on the link Adjusting the Screen Resolution It is normal for blurring to occur due to conduction losses in extension cables You can minimize these losses by using an extension cable with better conduction quality or with a built in booster Q Does the blurring only occur at resolutions lower than the native maximum resolution Read the instructions on the link Adjusting the Screen Resolution on the CD Select the native resolution O Pixel errors can be seen One of several pixels is permanently black one or more pixels are permanently white one or more pixels are permanently red green blue or another color e Clean the LCD screen e Cycle power on off e These are pixels that are permanently on or off and is a natural defect that occurs in LCD technology ES The image has a faulty coloration It has a yellow blue
14. a or v to select a menu item 4 Use a or v to make adjustments or use to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select af 6 To exit the menu select xi Function Auto Adjustment Optimizes and adjusts the screen settings automatically for you Q Not applicable to a digital input signal H Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the screen image O to 100 Adjusts the vertical position of the screen image 0 to 100 Pixel Clock Adjusts the pixel clock frequency timing to synchronize with the analog input video signal See also Picture optimization on page 20 Q Not applicable to a digital input signal Navigating the main menu 23 24 Navigating the main menu Function Adjusts the pixel clock phase timing to synchronize with the analog input video signal See also Picture optimization on page 20 Q Not applicable to a digital input 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 And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear MITE toldo Picture Advanced Reddish Save Settings Black eQualizer Audio System Select Menu from the hot key menu 2 Use a or v to select Picture 3 Select gt to go to a sub menu and then use a or v to select a menu item 4 Use a or v to make adjustments or use to make
15. available will become grayed out And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear Mode Standard Display Picture OSD Settings Picture Advanced Custom Key Save Settings Custom Key 2 Audio Custom Key 3 Auto Power Off JD 0 0 HDMI Auto Switch Select Menu from the hot key menu Use a or v to select System Select gt to go to a sub menu and then use e or v to select a menu item Use a or v to make adjustments or use to make selection To return to the previous menu select KI To exit the menu select xi Item Function Input Use this to change the input to that appropriate to your D Sub video cable connection type DVI e HDMI Navigating the main menu Item Function Range OSD Language Sets the OSD menu language e English Settings e Francais Q The language options displayed on your OSD may Deutsch differ from those shown on the right depending Italiano on the product supplied in your region e Espa ol e Polski e esky e Magyar e Serbo croatia e Rom n e Nederlands e Pycckun e Svenska e Portugu s TEE a PM e APX Display Adjusts the display time of the OSD menu e 5 Sec mn e 10 Sec e 15 Sec e 20 Sec e 25 Sec e 30 Sec OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor settings from being accidentally changed When this function is activated the OSD controls and hotkey operations will be disable
16. ce will be saved for quick access Color Format Determines the color space RGB or YUV based on the detected video signal Q You might need to manually set the Color Format if colors shown on the monitor screen do not display properly If the input source is HDMI color format is not selectable In other words Color Format is automatically set depending on the input video source RGB e For D Sub VGA input source from PC e For DVI input source YUV For D Sub Component converted from VGA input source from a video device HDMI RGB PC Range Determines the range of color scales Select an option that matches the RGB range setting on the connected HDMI device RGB 0 255 e RGB 16 235 Smart Focus This feature provides a highlight area to focus on certain content e g a YouTube video or an online game Size Determines the size of the highlight area H Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the highlight area V Position Adjusts the vertical position of the highlight area Scaling Scales the highlight area e Small e Large e OFF O 100 O 100 0 100 Navigating the main menu 29 Save Settings menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources functions and settings Menu options that are not available will become grayed out And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD ico
17. d unlock the OSD controls press and hold any key for 10 seconds Customer _ Sets the function to be accessed by custom key Picture mode Key 1 e Display Mode Customer Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 2 e Smart Scaling A e Brightness Customer Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 3 e Contrast Key 3 e Smart Focus e Volume e Mute e Input e Black eQualizer Navigating the main menu 33 34 Item Function Auto Power Sets the time to power off the monitor automatically in e OFF Off power saving mode 10min e 20min e 30min DDC CI Allows the monitor settings to be set through the software ON on the PC e OFF DDC CI short for Display Data Channel Command Interface which was developed by Video Electronics Standards Association VESA DDC CI capability allows monitor controls to be sent via the software for remote diagnostics HDMI Auto When this function is activated HDMI port will be in the ON Switch input auto select loop Otherwise HDMI can only be lt OFF selected by input select or by hot key Resolution Sets whether to display the resolution notice of the e ON Notice recommended resolution when a new input source is lt OFF detected by the monitor Information Displays the current monitor property settings e Input e Current Resolution e Optimum Resolution best with the monitor e Model Name Reset All
18. erted from Component ON e OFF Oto 5 ON e OFF Display Mode Navigating the main menu This feature is provided to allow aspect ratios other than 16 9 to be displayed without geometric distortion Q The options under Display Mode will be different depending on the input signal sources Depending on your selection of Picture Mode different Display Mode option is pre set Change the setting if needed Full Scales the input image to fill the screen Ideal for 16 9 aspect images Aspect The input image is displayed without geometric distortion filling as much of the display as possible 1 1 Displays the input image in its native resolution without scaling 17 4 3 Displays the input image as if on a 17 monitor of 4 3 aspect ratio 19 4 3 Displays the input image as if on a 19 monitor of 4 3 aspect ratio 19 W Displays the input image as if on a 19 W 16 10 monitor of 16 10 aspect ratio 21 5 16 9 Displays the input image as if on a 21 5 monitor of 6 9 aspect ratio Item Function Smart Scaling Adjusts the display size to best suit your needs If the Display Mode is 17 or 19 W the last 2 scaling settings in different resolutions of the input source will be saved for quick access If the Display Mode is 1 1 and the resolution of the input source is lower than 1920 x 1080 the last 5 scaling settings in different resolutions of the input sour
19. esktop and select Personalize Display Devices and Printers and right click the name of your monitor from the menu Select Properties from the menu Click the Hardware tab Click Generic PnP Monitor and then the Properties button Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM into a CD drive on the computer SY SY PY In the Update Driver Software window select the option Browse my computer for driver software 8 Click Browse and navigate to the following directory d BenQ_ LCD Driver where d is the drive letter designator for the CD ROM drive The drive letter for your CD drive may differ from the example above depending upon your system it may be D or E or F etc 9 Select the correct folder name of your monitor from provided driver list and click Next This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your computer 10 Click Close You may be prompted to restart your computer after the driver update is complete Getting the most from your BenQ monitor I5 O 16 How to install on Windows Vista systems gt A A amp 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 Click the Advanced Settings button The Generic PnP Monitor Properties window will display Click the Monitor tab and
20. ettings Decreasing one or more of the colors will reduce their respective influence on the color tint of the image e g if you reduce the Blue level the image will gradually take on a yellowish tint If you reduce Green the image will become a magenta tint Hue Adjusts the degree of how we perceive colors O 100 Saturation Adjusts the purity degree of colors O 100 Reset Color Resets the custom color settings to the factory defaults e YES e NO AMA Improves the gray level response time of the LCD panel e ON e OFF Instant Adjusts the image processing to diminish input lag You can ON Mode have a real time experience while playing games lt OFF Q To optimize the picture quality disable Instant Mode if the source is interlaced video To check the resolution of the video source go to System and Information on the monitor 26 Navigating the main menu 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 And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear MITE Picture Senseye Demo a lt x al Select Menu from the hot key menu 2 Use a or v to select Picture Advanced 3 Select gt to go to a sub menu and then use a or v to select a menu item 4 Use a or v to make adjustments or use to make selection 5 To return to
21. g to environmental management BenQ has spared no efforts in pushing our initiatives further to incorporate life cycle design in the aspects of material selection manufacturing packaging transportation using and disposal of the products BenQ ecoFACTS label lists key eco friendly design highlights of each product hoping to ensure that consumers make informed green choices at purchase Check out BenQ s CSR Website at http csr BenQ com for more details on BenQ s environmental commitments and achievements A eCOFACTS Mercury free LED backlit display BFR PVC free casing plastics Eco friendly ink printing in packaging box Affichage r tro clair par D L sans mercure Plastiques du bo tier sans BFR PVC Impression lencre cologique dans l emballage Table of Contents COPIE eri aros 2 E A e e O OO E E E S 5 Getting to know your MONItOF ou ecesessesseccecesccsccscsssecsececescssseccscsssseseeseceseseseesessaceeseeeeeeeees 7 BION VO N ign e EEE Hmm o dene E E EE 7 BA VV e a 7 How to assemble your monitor hardware cecssssssssssssececeecceceecseceeccseeeccscseceeceeseesseeeees 8 How to detach the stand DASE gsceis cose catactutvscebevaceccatscecesesebesceantersteuevedensntsacdeiatneredetsuentaciessiaseeeceinntoace Getting the most from your BenQ monitor eessesessssssesesesesesesesesesesesssseseseseseseseseseseseseso 12 How to install the monitor ON a NEW computer ou eeesesecescescececceeceececseceeceecescescee
22. installing software on your computer e To check the name of the purchased model refer to the specification label on the back of the monitor 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 for a computer which has never been used before and for which the BenQ LCD Monitor is the first ever monitor to be connected to it mm 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 You should instead be following the instructions for How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer Follow the instructions in Getting the most from your BenQ monitor on page 12 When Windows starts it will automatically detect the new monitor and launch the Found New Hardware Wizard Follow the prompts until it displays the option to Install Hardware Device Drivers 2 Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM into a CD drive on the computer 3 Check Search for a suitable driver for my device option and click Next 4 Check the option for CD ROM drives uncheck all others and click Next 5 Look to confirm that the wizard has selected the correct name of your mo
23. mage the monitor surround and controls Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your desk and placing a soft item like the monitor packaging bag on the desk for padding Gently lay the screen face down on a flat clean padded surface While holding the monitor firmly against the desk pull the monitor stand arm upwards clear of the monitor Orient and align the stand base socket with the end of the stand arm then push them together until they click and lock into place Gently attempt to pull them back apart to check that they have properly engaged Carefully lift the monitor turn it over and place it upright on its stand on a flat even surface Oo should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources 8 How to assemble your monitor hardware 2 Connect the PC video cable Either Q 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 the D Sub cable at the end without the ferrite filter to the monitor video socket Connect the other end of the cable at the end with the ferrite filter to the computer video socket Tighten all finger screws to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use To Connect the DVI D Cable Connect the plug
24. nitor and click Next 6 Click Finish 7 Restart the computer Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 13 14 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 Operating System OS 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 Installing monitor driver software involves selecting an appropriate information file inf on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM for the particular model monitor you have connected and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from the CD You need only steer it in the right direction Windows has an Upgrade Device Driver Wizard to automate the task and guide you through the file selection and installation process See e How to install on Windows 7 system on page I5 e How to install on Windows Vista systems on page 6 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor How to install on Windows 7 system 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 d
25. ns will disappear Mode RTS Picture Advanced Select Menu from the hot key menu 2 Use w or v to select Save Settings 3 Select gt to go to a sub menu and then use e or v to select a menu item 4 Use to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select 41 6 To exit the menu select xi Item Function Gamer 1 Saves a new set of customized display settings Gamer 2 See Setting up your own game mode on page 20 for Gamer 3 information on applying the game mode 30 Navigating the main menu 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 And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear Mode Standard Display Picture Advanced Save Settings System Select Menu from the hot key menu 2 Use a or v to select Audio 3 Select gt to go to a sub menu and then use a or v to select a menu item 4 Use a or v to make adjustments or use to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select 41 6 To exit the menu select xi Item Function Volume Adjusts the audio volume O 100 Mute Mutes the audio input e ON e OFF Navigating the main menu 31 32 System menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources functions and settings Menu options that are not
26. s RTS which is designed for RTS games If you prefer other picture modes go to Picture Advanced and change setting in Picture Mode The easiest way to obtain an optimal display from an analog D Sub input is to use the Auto Adjustment function Go to Display and Auto Adjustment to optimize the currently displayed image to the screen A When you connect a digital video output using a digital DVI or HDMI cable to your monitor the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled because the monitor will automatically display the best image aA Please ensure that the connected graphic card on your computer is set to the native resolution of the monitor when you use the Auto Adjustment function 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 Run the test program auto exe from CD ROM You could also use any other image such as the desktop of your operating system However we recommend that you use auto exe As you run auto exe a test pattern displays Press any of the control keys to bring up the hot key menu Select Menu to enter the main menu Go to Display and Auto Adjustment If you notice a vertical noise like a curtain effect shimmering of vertical lines select Pixel Clock and adjust the monitor until the noise disappears
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28. sily accessible e This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marked label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company e An approved power cord greater or equal to HO3VV F or HO5VV F 2G or 3G 0 75mm2 must be used Care And Cleaning e Cleaning Always unplug your monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning Clean the LCD monitor surface with a lint free non abrasive cloth Avoid using any liquid aerosol or glass cleaners e Slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet are for ventilation They must not be blocked or covered Your monitor should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided e Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into this product 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 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 regulatory requirement and standards pertainin
29. ted 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 36 Troubleshooting
30. to adjust your monitor 2l Navigating the main menu You can use the OSD On Screen Display menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor Press any of the control keys to bring up the hot key menu and press Menu to access the main menu See Basic menu operation on page 18 for details Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources functions and settings Menu options that are not available will become grayed out And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear The OSD menu languages may differ from the product supplied to your region see Language on page 33 under System and OSD Settings for more details For more information on each menu please refer to the following pages e Display menu on page 23 e Picture menu on page 25 e Picture Advanced menu on page 27 e Save Settings menu on page 30 e Audio menu on page 3 e System menu on page 32 22 Navigating the main 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 And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear Mode Standard Auto Adjustment Picture H Position Picture Advanced V Postion Save Settings Pixel Clock Select Menu from the hot key menu 2 Use a or v to select Display 3 Select gt to go to a sub menu and then use
31. tton on the monitor Turn on the computer too and follow the instructions in Getting the most from your BenQ monitor on page 2 to install the monitor software To extend the service life of the product we recommend that you use your computer s power management function I0 How to assemble your monitor hardware How to detach the stand base 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 Q Please be careful to prevent damage to the monitor Placing the screen surface on an object like a stapler or a mouse will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your warranty Sliding or scraping the monitor around on your desk will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls 2 Press the locking clips to detach the monitor base from the monitor stand arm How to assemble your monitor hardware E Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 12 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 your BenQ LCD Monitor will
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