BenQ EW2740L User Guide Manual
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1. 8 Getting to know your monitor Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals 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 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 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the monitor base as illustrated To secure or release a screw a screwdriver or a coin is required How to assemble your monitor hardware Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals 9 Orient and align the stand arm with the monitor then push them together until they click and lock into place Tighten the screw that fixes the stand to the monitor O secure or release a screw a screwdriver or a coin is required Carefully lift the monitor turn it over and place it upright on its stan2. Press any of the control keys 2 The hot key menu is displayed The left three controls are custom keys and are designated for particular functions 3 Select Menu to access the main menu 4 In the main menu follow the icons next to the control keys to make adjustments or selection See Navigating the main menu on page 26 for details on the menu options OSD icon in main Function menu No OSD in hot key menu 1 Custom Key 1 A s By default the key is the hot key for Low Blue Light To change the default settings see Customizing the hot keys on page 24 e For Up Increase adjustment 22 How to adjust your monitor Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals No OSD in hot key menu Custom Key 2 OSD con in main menu Function e By default the key is the hot key for Input To change the default settings see Customizing the hot keys on page 24 e For Down Decrease adjustment Custom Key 3 s By default the key is the hot key for Volume To change the default settings see Customizing the hot keys on page 24 e Enters sub menus e Selects menu items Menu Exit x e Activates the main menu e Returns to the previous menu Exits OSD menu 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 pr
3. Audio Cable Optional accessory sold separately Cable strap e Available accessories and the pictures shown here may differ from the actual contents and the product supplied oO 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 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Getting to know your monitor Front view Control buttons 2 Power button Back view 3 D Sub socket 4 HDMI socket 5 HDMI MHL socket 6 Audio Line In 7 Kensington lock slot 8 Speakers 9 Headphone jack 10 DC power input jack fe 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 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Connection The following connection illustrations are for your reference only For cables that are not supplied with your product you can purchase them separately For detailed connection methods see page 12 elle O H MI 2 MHL LINE IN a m 4 De
4. 2 The image has a faulty coloration 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 No image can be seen 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 38 Troubleshooting Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals 2 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 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 be
5. Model Name Reset All Resets all mode color and geometry settings to the e YES factory default values eNO Navigating the main menu 37 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions FAQ The image is blurred Read the instructions on the link Adjusting the Screen Resolution on the CD and then select the correct resolution refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions 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 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 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
6. grayed out And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear Mode Standard fe Display GN Picture TN Picture Advanced Pali Audio l Select Menu from the hot key menu 2 Use A or V to select System Custom Key Custom Key 2 Custom Key 3 DDC CI HDMI Auto Switch Auto Power Off Resolution Notice Language OSD Lock A Vivl lt 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 V to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select lt 6 To exit the menu select x Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Navigating the main menu 35 Item Function Range OSD Language Sets the OSD menu language e English Settings O e Fran ais The language options displayed on your OSD may Deutsch differ from those shown on the right depending on the product supplied in your region Italiano s Espanol e Polski e esky e Magyar e SiCG BiH CRO e Rom n e Nederlands e Pycckn e Svenska e Portugu s AAG Sis PM fey RASC Display Adjusts the display time of the OSD menu e 5sec TME e 10 sec e 15sec 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 O To unlock the OSD controls press and h
7. 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 wk wn Follow the instructions in Getting the most from your BenQ monitor on page 16 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 Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM into a CD drive on the computer Check Search for a suitable driver for my device option and click Next Check the option for CD ROM drives uncheck all others and click Next Look to confirm that the wizard has selected the correct name of your monitor and click Next Click Finish Restart the computer To find the suitable driver files for the purchased model refer to the following table Driver files Suitable models EW2440L EW2440L EW2440LE EW2740L EW2740L EW2740LE Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 17 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals How to upgrade the monitor on
8. of the product we recommend that you use your computer s power management function How to assemble your monitor hardware 13 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals How to use the phone holder The phone holder is designed to hold your mobile device e g smartphone when connected to the monitor using the MHL cable Open the phone holder Open the cover of the phone holder and the inner cover will flip open 2 Place the mobile device on the holder Connect the device to your monitor using the MHL cable as instructed in To Connect the MHL Cable on page II Q Not all mobile devices are MHL enabled consult with your mobile device dealer to verify MHL capabilities 3 Close the phone holder covers Close the inner cover and then the upper cover as illustrated 14 How to assemble your monitor hardware Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals How to detach the stand and 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 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 g
9. 5 Navigating the main menu 29 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals 30 Item Function Range 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 B 0 100 G green and B blue menus to change the 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 0 100 Saturation Adjusts the purity degree of colors 0 100 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 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Picture Advanced menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources functions and settings Men
10. ManualMonitor com Manuals 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 GN Picture Input TN Picture Advanced H Position ali Audio System Pixel Clock Phase A Vivi lt l 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 A or V to select a menu item 4 Use A or V to make adjustments or use V to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select lt 6 To exit the menu select x Item Function Range Auto Adjustment Optimizes and adjusts the screen settings automatically for you 0 Not applicable to a digital input signal Input Use this to change the input to that appropriate to D Sub your video cable connection type e HDMI 1 e HDMI 2 H Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the screen image O to 100 V Position Adjusts the vertical position of the screen image 0 to 100 Navigating the main menu 27 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Item Function Range Pixel Clock Adjusts the pixel clock frequency timing to 0 to 100 synchronize with the analog input video signal See also Picture optimization on page 24 Q Not applicable to a digital in
11. a l e EWY Series LCD Monitor User Manual Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals gt 5 ke LE K 2 m x m R a N a TTT ATA s X S S K rA 3 a aP K a N N lt a N a N k Ti a iy i Ti Sy 5 a a a S m Ss 7 Eaa a b aaa m C bab Copyright Copyright 2013 by BenQ Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical 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 r Please follow these safety instructions for best performanc
12. 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 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 8 system on page 19 e How to install on Windows 7 system on page 20 18 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals How to install on Windows 8 system 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 an
13. d 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 ECOFACITS csr BenQ com 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 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Table of Contents Cy L 1 T 2 Getting SEARLE l 5 Getting to know your Monitor asses ese ss eee eee sees eee eers eee 7 TESI a SERE EE EEEE 7 BACK Vie W scsnsviestarcreincioiaenmetncctecencta cause rrenangoinaneteleerennanreun mae a 7 CC OMMECH eT 8 How to assemble your monitor hardware s ssssesssssessscssesessescesessesssssessssnessesesesersess 9 How To Huse the phone holder ssss ssrissrssssissssessssiesssssssrsssrusssssssusssisosssbosssssstusseissssnresks npesisia oras resas i soss 14 How to detach the stand and the base sees I5 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor sese ese esse essere rees eee l6 How to install the monitor ON a new Computer ssss sssesssesreessetesreesreesreesrteesreesressressresesressresreesreesss 17 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing COMPUTED oo es esesesecseseeeeseetseeeeseeneseeseeeeeseeees 18 How to install on Windows 8 system sss 19 How to install on Windows 7 system sss eee 20 How to adjust your Monitor s sessesessesesesre
14. d on a flat even surface should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources EW2440 Q If the screen size is 24 inches your monitor is an edge to edge monitor and should be handled with care Adjust the screen angle by placing your hands on the top and on the base of the monitor as illustrated Excessive force on the display is prohibited 10 How to assemble your monitor hardware Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals 2 Connect the PC video cable Either 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 HDMI Cable 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 MHL Cable Connect the plug of the MHL cable to the HDMI MHL port of the monitor Connect the other end of the cable to the MHL port of the digital output device Not all mobile devices are MHL enabled consult with your mobile device dealer to verify MHL capabilities O If there is more than one video transmis
15. d 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 SON oO fw YY 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 19 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals 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 desktop and select Personalize Display Devices and Printers and right click the name of your monitor from the menu Select Properties fr
16. e 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 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 HO5VV F 2G or 3G 0 75mm2 must be used e For EW2740L EW2740LE the power adapter is manufactured by Asian Power Devices DA 50F 19 For EW2440L EW72440LE the power adapter is manufactured by Asian Power Devices DA 40C19 ACAB or Atech A040219 T61 e Use only the power adapter supplied with your LCD Monitor Use of another type of power adapter will result in malfunction and or danger e Allow adequate ventilation around the adapter when using it to operate the device or charge the battery Do not cover the power adapter with paper or other objects that will reduce cooling Do not use the power adapter while it is inside a carrying case Connect the power adapter to a proper power source e Do not attempt to service the power adapter There are no service parts inside Replace the unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture 2 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Care And Cleaning e Cleaning Always unplug your monit
17. ess and hold any key for 10 seconds Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals How to adjust your monitor 23 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 MHL or HDMI 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 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 2 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 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 disap
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19. ighlight area 0 100 Position Scaling Scales the highlight area 0 100 Navigating the main menu Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals 33 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 ye Display Picture Mute fs Picture Advanced Audio Only Mode Audio Select JA System A Vivi lt 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 V to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select lt 6 To exit the menu select x Item Function Range Volume Adjusts the audio volume 0 100 Mute Mutes the audio input s ON s OFF Audio Only mode If enabled allows to output audio signal from the e ON built in speakers even without video source OFF Audio Select Allow users to select the audio source or let the s PC Audio monitor detect it automatically e HDMI Audio e Auto Detect 34 Navigating the main menu Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals System menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources functions and settings Menu options that are not available will become
20. key Custom Key 1 and select one of the low blue light modes from the list Connecting the monitor to your MacBook series product While the monitor is connected to your MacBook series product switch to M book mode which represents MacBook s color matching and visual representation on your monitor Connect your monitor to the MacBook series product 2 Go to Picture Advanced and Picture Mode 3 Select M book The setting will take effect immediately How to adjust your monitor 25 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals 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 22 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 36 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 27 e Picture menu on page 29 e Picture Advanced menu on page 31 e Audio menu on page 34 e System menu on page 35 26 Navigating the main menu Downloaded from
21. lass 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 Remove the monitor stand Release the screw that fixes the stand to the monitor Then pull the monitor stand backward away from the monitor To secure or release a screw a screwdriver or a coin is required 3 Remove the monitor base Release the screw on the bottom of the monitor base and detach the monitor base as illustrated 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 How to assemble your monitor hardware I5 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most benefit from your new BenQ LCD monitor you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as provided on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM The circumstances under which you connect and install 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 drive
22. nt or broken off please contact your dealer to get necessary support 2 Is the prompt on the display not illuminated at all Y Check the power supply mains socket the external power supply and the mains switch 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 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 Y 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 33 for details 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 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 2 No sound can be heard from the built in speakers e Check whether the desired cable to input audio signals is properly connected See Connect Y the audio cable on page 12 for details e Increase the volume volume may be muted or
23. old any key for 10 seconds 36 Navigating the main menu Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Item Function Range Custom Key Sets the function to be accessed by custom key I e Picture Mode 1 s Low Blue Light Custom Key Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 2 Display Mode 2 e 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 Super Resolution e Smart Focus DDC CI Allows the monitor settings to be set through the software ON on the PC x 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 or HDMI MHL s ON Switch port will be in the input auto select loop Otherwise OFF HDMI or HDMI MHL can only be selected by input select or by hot key Auto Power Sets the time to power off the monitor automatically in e OFF Off power saving mode 10min e 20min e 30min Resolution Sets whether to display the resolution notice of the e ON Notice recommended resolution when a new input source is OFF detected by the monitor Information Displays the current monitor property settings s Input e Current Resolution e Optimum Resolution best with the monitor e
24. om 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 NOU st u Y 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 20 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals How to adjust your monitor The control panel No Name I 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 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals How to adjust your monitor 21 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
25. or 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 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 informe
26. pears 5 If you notice a horizontal noise select Phase and adjust the monitor until the noise disappears Customizing the hot keys The left 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 Go to 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 main menu 2 Go to Picture Advanced and Display Mode 3 Select an appropriate display mode The setting will take effect immediately 24 How to adjust your monitor Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Choosing an appropriate picture mode Your monitor provides various picture modes that are suitable for different types of images See Picture Mode on page 31 for all the available picture modes Go to Picture Advanced and Picture Mode for a desired picture mode If Low Blue Light is preferred press the first control
27. play Mode will be different depending on the input signal sources O 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 Color Determines the color space RGB or YUV based on the Format detected video signal 0 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 MHL color format is not selectable In other words Color Format is automatically set depending on the input video source RGB For D Sub VGA input source from PC 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 e RGB 0 PC Range matches the RGB range setting on the connected HDMI or 255 MHL device RGB 16 235 Super Simulates high resolution images by increasing pixel density of ON Resolution low resolution ones s OFF e Demo Smart This feature provides a highlight area to focus on certain Focus content e g a YouTube video or a game in windowed mode Size Determines the size of the highlight area e Small Large e OFF H Adjusts the horizontal position of the highlight 0 100 Position area V Adjusts the vertical position of the h
28. put signal Phase Adjusts the pixel clock phase timing to synchronize 0 to 63 with the analog input video signal See also Picture optimization on page 24 Q Not applicable to a digital input signal 28 Navigating the main menu Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals 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 Mode Standard Ye Display Brightness Normal R G B 00 100 Contrast Bluish WS Picture Advanced Sharpness Reddish Pali Audio Gamma E System Hue Saturation Reset Color Vv A Vivi lt l 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 V to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select lt 6 To exit the menu select x 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 Gamma Adjusts the tone luminance The default value is 3 the 1 standard value for Windows 2 3 74
29. r 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 17 e How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer on page 18 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 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 16 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals 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
30. rience of movie theater and recommended 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 M Book Minimizes the visual differences between the monitor and the connected MacBook series product User Applies a combination of picture settings defined by users Senseye Displays the preview of screen images under the selected e ON Demo mode from Picture Mode The screen will be divided into two oFF windows 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 ofan O to 5 Contrast input visual signal and then to create the optimal contrast Overscan Slightly enlarges the input image Use this feature to hide s ON annoying edge noise if present around your image OFF stabi only when the input source is HDMI MHL or D Sub VGA converted from Component Navigating the main menu Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals Item Function Range Display This feature is provided to allow aspect ratios other than 6 9 Mode to be displayed without geometric distortion Q The options under Dis
31. sion 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 MHL 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 How to assemble your monitor hardware I Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals 3 Connect the audio cable Connect the audio cable between the socket on the rear of the monitor Line In and your computer audio outlet 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 Connect the power cord to the power adapter Plug one end of the power cord into the socket labelled zzz on the rear of the monitor Do not connect the other end to a power outlet just yet 5 Organize the cables 12 How to assemble your monitor hardware Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals i H 6 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 button on the monitor Turn on the computer too and follow the instructions in Getting the most from your BenQ monitor on page 16 to install the monitor software O To extend the service life
32. too low e Remove your headphone and or external speakers If they are connected to the monitor the built in speakers are automatically muted Troubleshooting 39 Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals No sound can be heard from the connected external speakers Vv 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 Sound cannot be muted Vv e Restart your computer e Update the graphics and or audio driver 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 40 Troubleshooting Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals
33. u 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 aye Display Picture Senseye Demo Low Blue Light Dynamic Contrast Cinema ad Audio Overscan Game oA System Display Mode Photo Color Format sRGB HDMI RGB PC Range Eco Super Resolution M book A Vi vl lt l 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 V to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select lt 6 To exit the menu select X Function Picture Select a picture mode that best suits the type of images shown Mode on the screen Standard For basic PC application Navigating the main menu 3l Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals 32 Item Function Range Low Blue Decreases the blue light emitted from the display Light to reduce the risk of blue light exposure to your eyes Q 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 60 environment Reading For reading e books or documents 70 Cinema Simulates the expe
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