User Manual - B&H Photo Video Digital Cameras, Photography
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1. Orient and align the stand base socket with the end of the stand arm then push them together 16 Assembling your monitor with a height adjustment stand Rotate the turntable on the bottom of the monitor base until you see the thumbscrew O Tighten the thumbscrew on the bottom of the monitor base as illustrated O To secure or release a screw a screwdriver or a coin is required 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 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 stand height See Adjusting the monitor height on page 20 for more information Assembling your monitor with a height adjustment stand I7 should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources 18 Assembling your monitor with a height adjustment stand How to detach the 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 Gently lift the display up and extend the stand to the maximum extended position Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your desk and placin2. 6 To exit the menu select x Item Function Range Volume Adjusts the audio volume 0 100 Mute Mutes the audio input e ON e OFF Audio Select Allow users to select the audio source or let the PC Audio for models with monitor detect it automatically e HDMI Audio more than 2 audio sources e Auto Detect Navigating the main menu 43 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 And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear For models without certain functions their settings and related items will not appear on the menu Mode Standard pu Custom Key Custom Key 2 Custom Key 3 Dee DP Auto Switch HDMI Auto Switch Auto Power Off V Select Menu from the hot key menu 2 Use or V to select System 3 Select gt to go to a sub menu and then use A or V to select a menu item 4 Use or V to make adjustments or use Y to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select lt 6 To exit the menu select x 44 Navigating the main menu Item Function Range OSD Language Sets the OSD menu language e English Settings e Francais O The language options displayed on your OSD may Deutsch differ from those shown on the right depending on the product supplied in you
3. GW Series LCD Monitor User Manual A s mm P la Y a h a 2 y A Ta ET ma r N k A me Fa oe Sse is 1 3 E e AECA he E a My w a e Mi A A AAS as AALS SNR a i t e Ti n a Sa i a ft MN 5 a fh j Rs Copyright Copyright 2014 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 The performance of flicker free may be affected by external factors such as poor cable quality unstable power supply signal interference or poor grounding and not limited to the above mentioned external factors Applicable for flicker free models only Power Safety Please follow these safety instructions for best performance and long life for your monitor
4. 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 easily 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 HOSVV F 2G or 3G 0 75mm 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 rea
5. 22 Assembling your monitor with a height adjustment stand 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 Precautions e Install your monitor and monitor mounting kit on a wall with flat surface e Ensure that the wall material is stable to support the weight of the monitor e Turn off the monitor and the power before disconnecting the cables from the LCD monitor Remove the monitor base Lay the screen face down on a clean and well padded surface Detach the monitor base as instructed in How to detach the base on page 19 2 Remove the monitor stand Use a cross pointed screwdriver to release the screws that fixing the monitor stand to the monitor The use of a magnetic head screwdriver is recommended to avoid of losing the screws Then pull the monitor stand backward away from the monitor Q In case you intend to use your monitor on the stand in the future please keep the monitor base monitor stand and screws somewhere safe for future use 3 Follow the instruction manuals of the wall mount bracket you purchased to complete the installation Assembling your monitor with a height adjustment stand 23 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 24 To gain the most benefit from your new BenQ LCD moni
6. for your region Video Cable D Sub Video Cable DVI D Optional accessory Video Cable HDMI Optional accessory sold separately Video Cable DP Optional accessory sold separately Cable Clip Optional accessory e Available accessories and the pictures shown here may differ from the actual contents and the product supplied gt for your region For cables that are not supplied with your product you can purchase them separately e 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 Back view Control buttons Power button Release button Rh N Input and output ports vary by model see Input and output ports on page 8 5 Kensington lock slot O e Above diagram may vary depending on the model e Picture may differ from product supplied for your region Getting to know your monitor 7 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 AC power input jack 2 Audio Line In 3 Headphone jack 234 5 6 Models with dual inputs and speakers 4 HDMI socket 5 DVI D s
7. main menu 2 Goto Picture Advanced and Display Mode 3 Select an appropriate display mode The setting will take effect immediately How to adjust your monitor 33 Choosing an appropriate picture mode for reading Your monitor features a picture mode that is suitable for reading e books and documents Press any of the control keys to bring up the hot key menu and press Menu to access the main menu 2 Go to Picture Advanced and Picture Mode 3 Select Low Blue Light 4 Select Reading The setting will take effect immediately 34 How to adjust your monitor 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 31 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 For models without certain functions their settings and related items will not appear on the menu The OSD menu languages may differ from the product supplied to your region see Language on page 45 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 36 e Picture menu on pag
8. Navigating the main menu Item Function 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 0 100 Define 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 E VEO settings 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 OFF e High e Premium Navigating the main menu 39 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
9. 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 monitor and click Next 6 Click Finish 7 Restart the computer O To find the suitable driver files for the purchased model refer to the following table Driver files Suitable models GW2260 GW2260 GW2260E GW2260M GW2260HM GW2265 GW2265 GW2265M GW2265HM GW2460 GW2460 GW2460HM GW2760 GW2760 GW2760HM GW2765 GW2765HT Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 25 26 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 1 Windows 8 Windows 7 and Windows Vista 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
10. 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 8 8 1 system selected models only on page 27 e How to install on Windows 7 system on page 28 e How to install on Windows Vista systems selected models only on page 29 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor How to install on Windows 8 8 1 system selected models only 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 Printers and right click the name of your monitor from the menu Alternatively right click the desktop 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 ON E A eS In the Update Driver Software window select the option Browse my computer for driver software 8 Click Browse and navigate to the following directory diBenQ_LCDiDriverl where d is the drive letter designator for the CD ROM drive The drive letter for your CD drive may differ from the example abov
11. scaling 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 Movie For viewing videos Game For playing video games 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 User Applies a combination of picture settings defined by users Senseye Displays the preview of screen images under the selected mode ON Demo from Picture Mode The screen will be divided into two windows OFF the left window demonstrates images of Standard mode while the right window presents the images under the specified mode Dynamic The function is to automatically detect the distribution of an input O to 5 Contrast visual signal and then to create the optimal contrast Overscan Slightly enlarges the input image Use this feature to hide annoying ON edge noise if present around your image OFF O Available only when the input source is HDMI DP or D Sub VGA converted from Component Display This feature is provided to allow aspect ratios other than 16 9 to be Mode displayed without geometric distortion Navigating the main menu 4l Item Function Color Determines the color spac
12. 3 e By default the key is the hot key for Volume for models with speakers or Brightness for models without speakers To change the default settings see Customizing the hot keys on page 33 e Enters sub menus e Selects menu items lt e Activates the main menu O V e Returns to the previous menu 53 Exit Xx Exits OSD 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 32 How to adjust your monitor Picture optimization 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 When you connect a digital input signal using a digital DVI HDMI or DP cable to your monitor the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled because the monitor will automatically display the best image 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 grays
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14. cale 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 2 Press any of the control keys to bring up the hot key menu Select Menu to enter the main menu 3 Goto Display and Auto Adjustment 4 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 5 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 2 Goto System 3 Select the custom key you want to change 4 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 Adjusting display mode To display images of aspect ratio other than 16 9 and size other than the panel size of your purchased model 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
15. corresponding OSD icons will disappear For models without certain functions their settings and related items will not appear on the menu Mode Standard marr EU ae ap ae Low Blue L Ignt Select Menu from the hot key menu 2 Use or V to select Picture Advanced 3 Select gt to go to a sub menu and then use or V to select a menu item 4 Use or V to make adjustments or use Y to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select E 6 To exit the menu select x Item Function Picture Select a picture mode that best suits the type of images shown on Mode the screen Standard For basic PC application Low Blue Decreases the blue light emitted from the display to Light reduce the risk of blue light exposure to your eyes Q The value for each Low Blue Light mode indicates how much blue light is decreased compared with the Standard mode Multimedia For viewing multimedia files 30 Web For web surfing 50 Surfing Office For office works or office environment 60 Reading For reading e books or documents 70 40 Navigating the main menu Function O The options under Display Mode will be different depending on the input signal sources B Depending on your selection of Picture Mode different Display Mode option is pre set Change the setting if needed 1 1 Displays the input image in its native resolution without
16. e RGB or YUV based on the detected Format video signal Q You might need to manually set the Color Format if colors shown on the monitor screen do not display properly O If the input source is HDMI or DRP 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 Determines the range of color scales Select an option that matches RGB 0 PC Range the RGB range setting on the connected HDMI device 255 for models RGB 16 with HDMI l 235 inputs 42 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 For models without certain functions their settings and related items will not appear on the menu Mode Standard vo 24 Display mM Picture Mute TN Picture Advanced Audio Select JA System Ergonomics Select Menu from the hot key menu 2 Use 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 Av or V to make adjustments or use Y to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select lt
17. e 38 e Picture Advanced menu on page 40 e Audio menu on page 43 e System menu on page 44 e Ergonomics menu on page 48 Navigating the main menu 35 36 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 For models without certain functions their settings and related items will not appear on the menu Mode Standard Auto Adjustment Select Menu from the hot key menu 2 Use or V to select Display 3 Select gt to go to a sub menu and then use or V to select a menu item 4 Use or V to make adjustments or use Y to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select lt 6 To exit the menu select x E Item Function Optimizes and adjusts the screen settings automatically for you Auto Adjustment Q Not applicable to a digital input signal Use this to change the input to that appropriate to D Sub your video cable connection type DVI e HDMI for models with HDMI inputs e DisplayPort for models with DP inputs H Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the screen image O to 100 Navigating the main menu Item Function Range Adjusts the vertical position of the screen image 0 to 100 Pixel Clock Adjusts the pixel clock frequency timing to O t
18. e 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 27 O 28 How to install on Windows 7 system A A A E 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 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 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 Thi
19. fter the driver update is complete Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 29 How to adjust your monitor The control panel L Name Description l Control keys Accesses the functions or menu items displayed on the screen right next to each key 2 Power key Turns the power on or off 30 How to adjust your monitor 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 O Low Blue Light 5 Input ng Volume Press any of the control keys 2 The hot 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 35 for details on the menu options OSD icon S Sf in main Function No menu menu e By default the key is the hot key for Low Blue Light To change the default settings see Customizing the hot keys on page 33 o Custom Key 1 A e For Up Increase adjustment How to adjust your monitor 31 OSD icon in main Function OSD in hot key menu menu a Custom Key 2 Y e By default the key is the hot key for Input To change the default settings see Customizing the hot keys on page 33 e For Down Decrease adjustment Custom Key
20. g 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 Release the thumbscrew on the bottom of the monitor base and detach the monitor base as illustrated 3 Detach the cable clip as illustrated Keep it somewhere safe for future use O To prevent the cable clip from damage never bend it or remove it with force Assembling your monitor with a height adjustment stand 19 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 height adjustable stand or at the bottom of the monitor as ascending or descending monitor might cause personal injuries Keep children out of reach of the monitor while performing this operation Q e Avoid placing hands on the upper or lower part of the e If the monitor has been rotated to portrait mode and height adjustment is desired you should be noted that the wide screen will keep the monitor from being lowered to its minimum height 20 Assembling your monitor with a height adjustment stand Rotating the mon
21. g 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 To Connect the DP Cable Connect the plug of the DP cable to the monitor video socket Connect the other end of the cable to the computer video socket If the image is not displayed go to System DisplayPort and change the setting to 1 1 And then connect the cable again 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 DP Good quality D Sub Q The 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 audio cable for models with speakers Connect the audio cable between the socket on the rear of the monitor Line In and your computer audio outlet How to assemble your monitor hardware E You may connect headphones to the headphone jack found next to the Line In jack of the monitor 4 Connect the power cable to the monitor Plug one end of the power cord into the socket labelled Pes 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 e
22. itor 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 Select Portrait in Orientation and apply the setting Depending on the operation system on your PC different procedures should be followed to adjust the screen orientation Refer to the help document of your operation system for details 2 Fully extend the monitor and tilt it Gently lift the display up and extend it to the maximum extended position Then tilt the monitor O monitor should be vertically extended to allow to rotate from landscape to portrait mode 3 Rotate the monitor 90 degrees clockwise as illustrated Assembling your monitor with a height adjustment stand 21 O avoid the edge of the LCD display hitting the monitor base surface while it is being rotated do tilt and extend the monitor to the highest position before you start to rotate the display You should also make sure there are no obstacles around the monitor and there is enough room for cables You might need to route the cables again via the cable clip after the rotation 4 Adjust the monitor to the desired viewing angle Viewing angle adjustment You may position the screen to the desired angle with the monitor tilt swivel and height adjustment functions Refer to the product specifications for details
23. lize 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 pertaining 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 N CCOFACTS Mercury free LED backlit display BFR PVC free casing plastics Eco friendly ink printing in packaging box Affichage r tro clair par DEL sans mercure Plastiques du boitier sans BFR PVC Impression a l encre cologique dans l emballage Table of Contents ONG eri aros 2 E A e e O E E E E E 5 Getting to know your MONItOF ou ceceesssssecceceeccsccscssesceeceecescsseeccscssssesesseceeceaseeseeseceeeseeeeeeees 7 BION VO N A o ERE no E EE 7 BA VION O A o cut cet ease bce coec cuca ep dec seco sc pcre E E eee eee 7 INPUt and output Pors soea eniT EEEa OE ASEE EE E ecos eer 8 How to assemble your monitor hardware sesessesssssssesesesessesesesessssesesesesessesesesessnsesesesesesss 9 How to detach the stand
24. n 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 Q The OSD controls are inaccessible To unlock the OSD controls when it is preset to be locked press and hold any key for 10 seconds No sound can be heard from the connected external speakers for models with speakers only O 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 muted 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 50 Troubleshooting
25. n the thumbscrew on the bottom of the monitor base as illustrated How to assemble your monitor hardware 9 Orient and align the stand arm with the monitor 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 should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources 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 IO How to assemble your monitor hardware To Connect the DVI D Cable Or Connect the plug 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 fallin
26. nced Select Menu from the hot key menu 2 Use or V to select Ergonomics 3 Select gt to go to a sub menu and then use A or V to select a menu item 4 Use or V to make adjustments or use Y to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select lt 6 To exit the menu select x E Item Function Smart Decides to display the pop up message that reminds you to ON Reminder rest your eyes OFF Time Sets the interval of the reminder message 20 interval 40 min e 60 80 100 Duration Sets the time the reminder message lasts on the screen 5 sec 10 e Alternatively when the reminder message is displayed press any 645 key except the power button to hide the message 20 25 Navigating the main menu Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions FAQ de 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 Ed 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 be
27. nd 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 button on the monitor Turn on the computer too and follow the instructions in Getting the most from your BenQ monitor on page 24 to install the monitor software To extend the service life of the product we recommend that you use your computer s power management function 12 Howto assemble your monitor hardware How to detach the stand base If your model came with a height adjustment stand HAS refer to How to detach the base on page 19 for details 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 O 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 While holding the monitor stand arm with one hand and pu
28. o 100 synchronize with the analog input video signal See also Picture optimization on page 33 Q Not applicable to a digital input signal Adjusts the pixel clock phase timing to synchronize O to 63 with the analog input video signal See also Picture optimization on page 33 Q Not applicable to a digital input signal Navigating the main menu 37 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 For models without certain functions their settings and related items will not appear on the menu Mode Standard 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 or V to make adjustments or use Y to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select lt 6 To exit the menu select x E Item Function Range Brightness Adjusts the balance between light and dark shades O to 100 Contrast Adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and O to 100 lightness Sharpness Adjusts the clarity and visibility of the edges of the subjects to 10 in the image Gamma Adjusts the tone luminance The default value is 3 the 1 standard value for Windows 2 3 4 e5 38
29. ocket 6 D Sub socket l 2 3 5 6 Models with dual inputs 7 DisplayPort socket 5 6 Models with DP inputs 5 47 6 3 2 8 Getting to know your monitor How to assemble your monitor hardware e If your model came with a height adjustment stand HAS refer to Assembling your monitor with a height O adjustment stand on page 16 for details on hardware installation e 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 e The following illustrations are for your reference only The location and available input and output jacks may vary depending on the purchased model 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 damage 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 Attach the monitor stand to the monitor base as illustrated until it locks in place EA A Q If the screen size is 27 inches follow the illustration on the right to attach the monitor stand and the base Tighte
30. oup 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 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 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 How to assemble your monitor hardware on page 9 Assembling your monitor with a height adjustment stand on page l6 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
31. ow to adjust your Monitor o ee eseescsssecseceeceeccecescsseseccssceesessscescsessescsacesseseeeseseeseseeeees 30 TRe control Panels taa 30 Basic ment operation sarao 3 PACU SO DCN ZACION suscrito to iia asnos EE 33 Customiane the MOLI Sn EE ET E E 33 oa o Pe o ees 33 Choosing an appropriate picture mode for reading ccceseceesescsseecccecescesceececeeceeceeeecseseeeeeseeeees 34 Navigating the Main menu cccssesssccscssssssecesccecceccscssssssecescessessecescsessesceaceassssceseseesesneees 35 PIS ON AY A FP A 36 Pe Ure ME oboe 38 Picture Advanced menu UE ERE 40 A EEE UU CC E 43 BY SC TM MUM Sb AEE o o A 44 q UU A 48 Troubleshooting consonancia EEEE EOE EO SE EE Ea EEE EE EAEE 49 Frequently asked questions FAQ ssscsssssssssssscsssssssssssesssssssssssssecsssscsssesessacsassssacsassesacsaseesecses 49 PS SG more o A EEEE 50 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 for models without height adjustment stand Monitor Stand for models without height adjustment stand Monitor Base for models without height adjustment stand BenQ LCD Monitor for models with height adjustment stand Monitor Base for models with height adjustment stand Getting started 5 Quick Start Guide CD ROM Power Cord Picture may differ from product supplied
32. p Otherwise DP can only be selected OFF for models by input select or by hot key with DP inputs HDMI Auto When this function is activated HDMI port will be in the ON Switch input auto select loop Otherwise HDMI can only be OFF for models selected by input select or by hot key with HDMI inputs Auto Power Sets the time to power off the monitor automatically in e OFF Off power saving mode 40min e 20min e 30min Resolution Sets whether to display the resolution notice of the ON Notice recommended resolution when a new input source is OFF Navigating the main menu Item Function Range Information Displays the current monitor property settings e Input e Current Resolution e Optimum Resolution best with the monitor e Model Name DisplayPort Selects an appropriate DP standard for data transmission 1 2 1 1 Reset All Resets all mode color and geometry settings to the e YES factory default values NO Navigating the main menu 47 48 Ergonomics 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 For models without certain functions their settings and related items will not appear on the menu Mode Standard Smart Reminder Time Interval min in va
33. r region Italiano e Espanol e Polski e Cesky e Magyar e SiCG BiH CRO e Rom n e Nederlands e PycckKn e Svenska e Portugu s HR Lia PX EAP Display Adjusts the display time of the OSD menu e 5 Sec Time e 10 Sec e 15 Sec e 20 Sec e 25 Sec e 30 Sec OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor settings from being YES accidentally changed When this function is NO activated the OSD controls and hotkey operations will be disabled To unlock the OSD controls press and hold any key for 10 seconds Navigating the main menu 45 46 Item Function Range detected by the monitor Custom Key Sets the function to be accessed by custom key e Picture Mode 1 e Low Blue Light Custom Key Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 2 Display Mode 2 Brightness Custom Key Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 3 e Contrast 3 e Auto Adjustment e Volume e Mute e Input e Smart Reminder selected models only DDC CI Allows the monitor settings to be set through the software ON on the PC e OFF B 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 DP Auto When this function is activated DP port will be in the ON Switch input auto select loo
34. roubleshooting 49 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 Q Is the prompt on the display not illuminated at all Check the power supply mains socket the external power supply and the mains switch Ed 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 Ed 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 41 for details 2 The image is displaced in one directio
35. s 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 install on Windows Vista systems selected models only 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 Click the Advanced Settings button The Generic PnP Monitor Properties window will display Click the Monitor tab and 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 a ee oS eS 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 FY 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 a
36. shing the locking clips downward with the other detach the monitor base from the stand arm Q If the screen size is 27 inches follow the illustration on the right to detach the monitor base Release the thumbscrew on the bottom of the monitor base and detach the monitor base as illustrated How to assemble your monitor hardware 13 3 14 Remove the monitor stand Insert a pointed object such as a screwdriver to the hole above the monitor stand arm and then push the screwdriver against the release button inside the hole Then pull the monitor stand backward away from the monitor How to assemble your monitor hardware Release button Using the monitor wall mounting kit selected models only 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 Precautions e Install your monitor and monitor mounting kit on a wall with flat surface e Ensure that the wall material is stable to support the weight of the monitor e Turn off the monitor and the power before disconnecting the cables from the LCD monitor If your model came with a height adjustment stand HAS refer to Using the monitor wall mounting kit on page 23 for details Remove the monitor stand Lay the screen face down on a clean and well padded surface Insert a pointed objec
37. t such as a screwdriver to the hole above the monitor stand arm and then push the screwdriver against the release button inside the hole Then pull the monitor stand backward away from the monitor Release button 2 Follow the instruction manuals of the wall THM mount bracket you purchased to complete the installation How to assemble your monitor hardware 15 Assembling your monitor with a height adjustment stand How to attach the monitor base e 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 e The following illustrations are for your reference only The location and available input and output jacks may vary depending on the purchased model O 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 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 Attach the cable clip to the monitor stand as illustrated
38. tor 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 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 25 e How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer on page 26 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 gr
39. tter conduction quality or with a built in booster E 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 O 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 Ed The image has a faulty coloration O It has a yellow blue 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 2 No image can be seen O Is 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 T
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