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1. Press the lt key to 0 to 100 increase the brightness and press the gt key to decrease the brightness Press the 4 key to increase the contrast and press the gt key to decrease the contrast Press the A key to improve the crispness of the display and press the gt key to have softness effect on the display Press the 4 key to increase the gamma value tone becomes darker and press the gt key to decrease the gamma value tone becomes lighter 0 to 100 Color Press ENTER to enter the Color menu Normal Allows video and still Pracethe lt q i gt keys photographs to be viewed to select this option 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 Mode Tailors the image color Peete lt lt ap gt keys e Red tint The blend of the Red and the ENTER key to 0 to 100 Green and Blue primary select Red Green or e Green colors can be altered to O to 100 change the color tint of Blue Then use the lt Q or the image B gt keys to make the color Blue 0 to 100 Decreasing one or more adjustments 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 take2. The image is displaced in one direction CF 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 The OSD controls are inaccessible Cs e To unlock the OSD controls when the OSD is preset to be locked press and hold the MENU key for 15 seconds to enter the OSD Lock option and make changes e Alternatively you may use the lt q or gt keys to select NO in the OSD Lock submenu from the OSD Settings menu under SYSTEM and all OSD controls will be accessible No sound can be heard from the built in speakers 3 e Check whether Line In is properly connected e Increase the volume volume may be muted or too low e Remove your headphone and or external speakers If they are connected to the monitor the built in speakers are automatically muted No sound can be heard from the connected external speakers 35 e Remove your headphone if the headphone is connected to the monitor e Check whether the headphone jack is properly connected e Ifthe 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 No sound can be heard from the built in speakers 3 e Check whether Line In is properly connected e Increase the volume volume may be muted or too low e Remove your h
3. Turn on the computer too and follow the instructions in Section 4 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor on page 16 to install the monitor software 10 How to assemble your monitor hardware Adjusting the monitor stand height If you prefer to lower the monitor stand height push the stand downward while holding both left and right sides of the monitor Ss Avoid placing hands near the bottom of the monitor stand as the descending stand might cause personal injuries Keep children out of reach of the monitor while performing this operation To extend the monitor stand to a higher position press the lower part of the height release on the stand while holding the bottom of the monitor at the same time And pull the stand and the monitor upward together to the desired height LUNE IN Height release CS Ifthe height release in the proceeding operation cannot be pressed down press the top of the monitor once as illustrated on the right before you proceed How to assemble your monitor hardware 11 Er Cr Cr 4 12 Rotating the monitor Pivot the display Before rotating the monitor with a portrait viewing orientation the display has to be rotated 90 degrees Go to Start and Control Panel on your computer select the properties or controller of the graphics processing units GPU on your computer Select to rotate the display 90 degrees and follow the on scre
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5. 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 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 Release the thumbscrew on the bottom of the monitor base and detach the monitor base as illustrated How to assemble your monitor hardware Using the monitor wall mounting kit The back of your LCD monitor has a VESA standard mount with 100mm pattern allowing the installation of a wall mount bracket Before starting to install a monitor wall mounting kit please read the precautions carefully 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 stand base on page 14 Remove the monitor stand Use a a cross pointed screwdriver to release the screws that fixing the mon
6. e DisplayPort Analog only models do not have the Input function How to adjust your monitor 35 36 OSD Settings Press ENTER to enter the OSD Settings menu Press the lt or B gt keys to change the settings Language H Position Adjusts the horizontal position ofthe OSD menu V Position Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD menu Display Time Sets the OSD menu language Adjusts the display time of the OSD menu How to adjust your monitor The language options displayed on your OSD may differ from those shown on the right depending on the product supplied in your region Press the lt or B gt keys to change the settings e English e French e German e Italian e Spanish e Polish e Japanese e Czech e Traditional Chinese e Hungarian e Simplified Chinese e Serbo Croatian e Romanian e Dutch e Russian e Swedish e Portuguese 0 to 100 0 to 100 e 5 Sec e 10 Sec e 15 Sec e 20 Sec e 25 Sec e 30 Sec OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor Pressile 4 ar gt keys to e YES settings from being change the settings e NO accidentally changed When this function is activated the OSD To unlock the OSD controls and hotkey controls when the OSD is operations will be preset to be locked press led and hold the MENU key for 15 seconds to enter the OSD Lock option and make changes Alternatively you may use the lt or P gt keys to
7. 34 Audio menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources functions and settings Adjusts the audio volume Mutes the audio input 1 Press the MENU key to display the main menu 2 Press the or gt keys to select AUDIO and then press the ENTER key to enter the menu 3 Press the A or P gt keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that item 4 Press the A or p keys to make adjustments or selections 5 To return to the previous menu press the MENU button Press the key to increase the volume and press the gt key to decrease the volume Press the or B gt keys to change the settings How to adjust your monitor System menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources functions and settings 1 Press the MENU key to display the main menu 2 Press the lt or B gt keys to select SYSTEM and then press the ENTER key to enter the OSD Settings DDC CI 3 Press the A or gt keys to move the DP Auto Switch i highlight to a menu item and then press Information the ENTER key to select that item Custom Key Reset All 4 Press the A or gt keys to make adjustments or selections 5 To return to the previous menu press the MENU button Use this to change the Diseche lt q or gt keysto DVI input to that appropriate change the settings e D sub VGA to your video cable connection type
8. 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 installon Windows 7 system on page 19 e How to installon Windows Vista systems on page 20 e How to install on Windows XP system on page 21 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor How to install on Windows 7 system l 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 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 Inthe Update Driver Software window select the option Browse my computer for driver software Clic
9. all finger screws to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use 8 How to assemble your monitor hardware 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 N The DVI D format is used for direct digital connection between source video and digital LCD monitors or projectors The digital video signals produce a superior quality picture than analog video signals C The video cable included in your package and the socket illustrations on the right may vary depending on the LCD model 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 Plug one end of the power cord into the socket labelled POWER IN on the rear of the monitor Do not connect the other end to a power outlet just yet 5 Route the cables via the cable clip How to assemble your monitor hardware 9 6 Connect to and turn on the power Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn it on Picture may differ from product supplied for your region Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the right of the monitor
10. drive may differ from the example above depending upon your system it may be D or E or F etc 20 9 10 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 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 XP system l 10 11 Open Display Properties The quickest shortcut to Display Properties is through the Windows desktop Right click the desktop and select Properties from the popup menu Alternatively the Windows menu to Display Properties is located in Control Panel In Windows XP version Control Panel is located directly under the main Start menu item The menu options displayed will depend upon which type of view is selected for your system e Under the Classic view click Start Control Panel Display e Under the Category view click Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Change the screen resolution The Display Properties window will display Click the Settings tab and the Advanced button The Advanced Display Properties window will display Click the Monitor tab and select the Plug and Play Monitor from the list If there is only one monitor in the list it will already be selected for you Click the Properties button The Moni
11. gt keys to position of the screen adjust the value image Adjusts the vertical position of the screen image Adjusts the pixel clock frequency timing to synchronize with the analog input video signal Not applicable to a digital input signal See also Picture optimization on page 22 Adjusts the pixel clock phase timing to synchronize with the analog input video signal Not applicable to a digital input signal See also Picture optimization on page 22 0 to 100 0 to 100 0 to 100 How to adjust your monitor 27 Picture menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources functions and settings Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Brightness How to adjust your monitor Adjusts the balance between light and dark shades Adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness Adjusts the clarity and visibility of the edges of the subjects in the image Adjusts the tone luminance The default value is 2 2 the standard value for Windows Press the MENU key to display the main menu 2 Press the lt or B gt keys to select PICTURE and then press the ENTER key to enter the menu 3 Press the lt or gt keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that item 4 Press the A or gt keys to make adjustments or selections 5 To return to the previous menu press the MENU button
12. isn t currently displaying on screen Custom key Press the lt q key to display the functions that can be accessed by this key Press the lt q or gt keys to change the settings if needed To change the default settings see Custom Key on page 37 for more information MODE Standard Display Mode hot key Press the gt key continually to switch among Full and Aspect The setting will take effect immediately Display Mode Full See also Display Mode on page 32 Input hot key not available for analog only models Press the ENTER key to toggle between different PC video signal inputs that may be connected to your monitor The setting will take effect immediately See also Input on page 35 INPUT D Sub How to adjust your monitor Main menu mode You can use the OSD On Screen Display menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources functions and settings Press the MENU key to display the following main OSD menu 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 There are 7 main OSD menus 1 Display DISPLAY MODE Standard 2 Picture Auto Adjustment 3 Picture Advanced H Position i Audi V Positon 7 PG OC eee 5 System Phase 6 Ergonomics ENTER Select Exit Z ECO Use the lt q up or gt down keys to highlight a menu item and press the ENTER key to enter the Menu item settings N 7 Q The OSD menu languages may differ from the product
13. on a yellowish tint If you reduce Green the image will become a magenta tint Hue Adjusts the degree of press the lt a B gt keys 0 to 100 how we perceive colors to adjust the value Saturation Adjusts the Drsss ihe A t gt keys 0 to 100 purity degree of colors to adjust the value Reset Color Resets the User Mode Press th 4 ba gt keys e YES custom color settings to to change the settings NO the factory defaults Press MENU to leave the Color menu AMA Improves the gray level Bisesthe lt lt r b gt keys e ON BL2400PT only time of the LCD to change the settings e OFF panel How to adjust your monitor 29 Picture Advanced menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources functions and settings 1 Press the MENU key to display the main menu 2 Press the lt Q or B gt keys to select PICTURE ADVANCED and then press the Picture Mode ENTER key to enter the menu Senseye Demo Dynamic Contrast 0 G we 3 Press the lt or P gt keys to move the Display Mode i highlight to a menu item and then press Color Format RGB the ENTER key to select that item 4 Press the lt or gt keys to make adjustments or selections 5 To return to the previous menu press the MENU button Picture Mode Selectsa picture mode that Press the lt q r gt keys Standard best suits the type of to change the settings e Movie images shown on the a Pho
14. select NO in the OSD Lock submenu from the OSD Settings menu and all OSD controls will be accessible Press MENU to leave the OSD Settings menu DDC CI Allows the monitor Press the ENTER key to settings to be set through select this option Press the the software on the PC a or gt keys to change the settings DP Auto When this function is Press the ENTER key to Switch activated DP port willbe select this option Press the in the input auto select lt q an gt keys to change the loop Otherwise DP can settings only be selected by input select or by hot key Information Displays the current e Input monitor property settings a Resolution Optimum Resolution best with the monitor e Model Name Custom Key Sets the functions to be Press the ENTER key to e Eye Protect accessed by the custom select this option Press the e Eye Protect key A or gt keys to move the Meter After the key is set it highlight to a menu item e ECO Sensor becomes shortcut m and then press the ENTER activate or deactivate the key to select that item e ECO Sensor designated function Meter Reset All Resets all mode colorand press the lt q f gt keys to geometry settings to the change the settings factory default values How to adjust your monitor 37 e Smart Reminder e Picture Mode N l 7 Q DDC CI short for Display Data Channel Command Interface which was developed by Video Electronics Stan
15. to HO3VV F or HO5VV F 2G or 3G 0 75mm2 must be used Care And Cleaning e Cleaning Always unplug your monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning Clean the LCD monitor surface with a lint free non abrasive cloth Avoid using any liquid aerosol or glass cleaners e Slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet are for ventilation They must not be blocked or covered Your monitor should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided e Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into this product Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks If any of the above mentioned misuse or other accident such as dropping or mishandling occurs contact qualified service personnel for servicing Table of Contents VM NG ae ae 2 Disc la mer nee E EN E ee 2 GEeltinS Sattel anne ee een 4 Getting TO know your Monitor ann aaa 6 Front VOW ee 6 Dale VIE ee ee 6 How to assemble your monitor hardware sscccsscsssccssscsssccssccssscessccssccssecessesesneeees 7 Adjustine the monitor stand heicht u5 44535s4240 Rashid 11 Ofte Ne MONOT nase 12 VENDeanok Ad gay Teenies 13 PLOW tode C In thestand DaSse zusenden nee 14 Usine themonitor will Monine kil ann 15 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor seessesssessessoessessoessessoessesssessoessesseesoessessoee 16
16. 6 10 depending on the purchased model aspect images e Aspect The input image is displayed without geometric distortion filling as much of the display as possible Depending on the purchased model 16 9 or 16 10 images will fill the screen horizontally while 4 3 or 5 4 images will fill the screen vertically To find out the monitor aspect ratio of the purchased model please check the Specification document on the provided CD How to adjust your monitor When the signal source is from a DVI or D Sub source and the input image is of non wide aspect ratio e Full e Aspect Or When the signal source is from a DP Video or D Sub VGA converted from Component source e Overscan e Full e Aspect Color Format Determinesthecolorspace Press the ENTER key to RGB or YUV based on select this option Press the following detected the lt lt or gt keys to video signal change the settings D Sub VGA from PC The default Color Format is RGB e D Sub Component from a video device The default Color Format is YUV C7 You might need to manually set the Color Format if colors shown on the monitor screen do not display properly e DVI for models with DVI inputs Color Format is automatically set to RGB e DP Color Format is not selectable In other words Color Format is automatically set depending on the input video source How to adjust your monitor 33
17. Bena LCD Monitor User Manual BL2201PT BL2400PT Welcome Copyright Copyright 2010 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 Please follow these safety instructions for best performance and long life for your monitor Power Safety 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
18. 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 c7 If you require a User Name and Password to login to your Windows computer you must be logged on as an Administrator or as amember 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 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 gt If you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to an existing computer that has alr
19. built in booster Does the blurring only occur at resolutions lower than the native maximum resolution CF Read the instructions on the link Adjusting the Screen Resolution on the CD Select the native resolution Pixel errors can be seen 3 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 The image has a faulty coloration It has a yellow blue or pink appearance Select MENU gt PICTURE gt Color gt Reset Color and then choose YES in the Caution message box 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 G 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 Adju
20. computer after the driver update is complete Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 21 5 Picture optimization The easiest way to obtain an optimal display from an analog D Sub input is to use the AUTO key function Press the AUTO key to optimize the currently displayed image to the screen CT When you connect a digital video output using a digital DVI or DP cable to your monitor the AUTO key and the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled because the monitor will automatically display the best image N l 7 Q Please ensure that the connected graphic card on your computer is set to the native resolution of the monitor when you use the AUTO key 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 1 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 the AUTO key on the monitor 3 Press the MENU key to access the monitor On Screen Display OSD menu 4 Use the or gt keys to select DISPLAY and press the ENTER key to enter the menu 5 If you notice a vertical noise like a curtain effect shimmering of vertical lines press the lt q o
21. dards Association VESA DDC CI capability allows monitor controls to be sent via the software for remote diagnostics 38 How to adjust your monitor Ergonomics menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources functions and settings Eye Protect Eye Protect Meter Smart Reminder Time Intervel min Duration sec Your monitor comes with a light sensor which detects the light condition around the monitor and adjusts the monitor backlight automatically This is to protect your eyes from overexposure to bright light If the light is sufficient the monitor brightness is increased If the monitor is in a poor light the monitor brightness is decreased Eye Protect If you prefer to adjust the monitor brightness manually go to PICTURE gt Brightness Sets to display the light condition around the monitor on the screen Eye Protect Meter Smart Reminder Decides to display the pop up message that reminds you to rest your eyes Time interval Sets the interval of the Dressih lt q of gt keys to min reminder message change the settings Press the MENU key to display the main menu Press the lt or B gt keys to select ERGONOMICS and then press the ENTER key to enter the menu Press the lt or gt keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that item Press the A or gt keys to make adjustmen
22. eadphone and or external speakers If they are connected to the monitor the built in speakers are automatically muted Troubleshooting 43 No sound can be heard from the connected external speakers 35 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 The light sensor of the monitor does not work well 3 The light sensor is located at the front bottom of the monitor Please check e Ifthe Eye Protect function is set to ON Check Ergonomics gt Eye Protect e If there are any obstacles in front of the sensor that keep the sensor from detecting the light properly e If there are any objects or clothing in bright colors in front of the sensor Bright colors especially white and fluorescent colors reflect light and the sensor cannot detect the main light sources The ECO sensor of the monitor does not work well 35 e The ECO sensor is located at the front bottom of the monitor Check if there are any obstacles in front of the sensor that keep the sensor from detecting your presence properly e The colors and the materials of your clothes may affect the detection Adjust the sensor range if needed See Sensor Range on page 41 for more information e Adjust the distance bet
23. eady 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 l Follow the instructions in How to assemble your monitor hardware on page 7 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 gt To find the suitable driver files for the purchased model refer to the following table BL2201 BL2201 BL2201PT BL2201M BL2400 BL2400PT Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 17 18 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 XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 Operating System OS The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well function perfectly with other versions of
24. en instructions to complete the settings Refer to the product specifications of your computer to find the GPU name For details on the GPU settings contact the customer service of the GPU Fully extend the monitor and tilt it Gently lift the display up and extend the stand to the maximum extended position Then tilt the monitor The stand should be vertically extended to allow the monitor to rotate from landscape to portrait mode Rotate the monitor 90 degrees clockwise as illustrated To 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 Adjust the monitor to the desired viewing angle How to assemble your monitor hardware Viewing angle adjustment You may position the screen to the desired angle with 5 to 20 monitor tilt 90 left and right total monitor swivel and 130 mm monitor height How to assemble your monitor hardware 13 Cr 14 How to detach the stand base Prepare the monitor and area Turn off the monitor and the power before unplugging the power cable Turn off the computer before unplugging the monitor signal cable
25. itor 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 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 Follow the instruction manuals of the wall mount bracket you purchased to complete the installation How to assemble your monitor hardware 15 4 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 16 To gain the most benefit from your new BenQ color LCD flat screen 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 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
26. k Browse and navigate to the following directory d BenQ_LCD Driver where d is the drive letter designator for the CD ROM drive gt 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 8 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 Click Close You may be prompted to restart your computer after the driver update is complete Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 19 How to installon Windows Vista systems l Open Display Settings Right click the desktop and select Personalize from the popup menu Select Display Settings from the Personalize appearance and sounds window The Display Settings window will display Click the Advanced Settings button The Generic PnP Monitor Properties window will display Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button Click Continue in the prompted User Account Control window Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM into a CD drive on the computer In the Update Driver Software window select the option Browse my computer for driver software Click Browse and navigate to the following directory d BenQ_LCD Driver where d is the drive letter designator for the CD ROM drive C The drive letter for your CD
27. ngs front of the monitor within the set range If the sensor detects no presence the monitor is turned off in 40 seconds to save power If the monitor is turned off by the ECO sensor the power button flashes in green If the ECO sensor detect no presence for over 2 hours the monitor will be powered off Press the power button to turn on the monitor ECO Sensor Sets to display the Press the ENTER key to Meter countdown to turn off the select this option Press the monitor Go B gt keys to change the settings Sensor Range Decides how far the sensor Press the ENTER key to e Near can detect select this option Press the Middle lt 4o gt keys to change the nur settings How to adjust your monitor 41 7 Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions FAQ The image is blurred G 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 5 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
28. ons Speakers Light sensor ECO sensor POpDrD AC Power Input jack Cable clip Line In Headphone jack DisplayPort socket 10 DVI D socket 11 D Sub socket 12 Lock switch ONDU 5 6 78910 11 12 c Above diagram may vary depending on the model e Picture may differ from product supplied for your region 6 Getting to know your monitor 3 How to assemble your monitor hardware C7 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 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 Orient and align the stand base socket with the end of the stand arm then push them together Tighten the thumbscrew on the bottom of the monitor base as illustrated Gently attempt to pull them back apar
29. r gt keys to select Pixel Clock and press the ENTER key Then press the A or gt keys to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears 6 If you notice a horizontal noise press the lt q or gt keys to select Phase and press the ENTER key Then press the E or p keys to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears 22 Picture optimization 6 How to adjust your monitor The control panel AUTO MENU aE a gt 1 AUTO Adjusts vertical position phase horizontal position and pixel clock automatically 2 MENU key Activates OSD main menu and return to the previous menu or exit OSD 3 lt q Custom key For Up Increase adjustment The key is the hot key for designated functions See Custom Key on page 37 for more information 4 gt Display Mode key For Down Decrease adjustment The key is the hot key for Display Mode 5 ENTER key Enters sub menus and select items For models with DVI inputs this key is also the hot key for Input 6 Power Turns the power on or off 7 sl Q OSD On Screen Display The hot keys will display a graduated scale for adjusting the value of that setting and will only operate while the OSD menu is not currently displaying Hot key displays will disappear after a few seconds of no key activity See Hot key mode on page 24 How to adjust your monitor 23 24 Hot key mode The monitor keys perform as hot keys to provide direct access to particular functions whenever the menu
30. sting the Screen Resolution Faint shadow from the static image displayed is visible on the screen 3 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 42 Troubleshooting Is the prompt on the display illuminated in orange Tf 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 Is the prompt on the display not illuminated at all 3 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 G 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 32 for details
31. supplied to your region see Language on page 36 under OSD Settings for more details For more information on each menu please refer to the following pages e Display menu on page 26 e Picture menu on page 28 e Picture Advanced menu on page 30 e Audio menu on page 34 e System menu on page 35 e Ergonomics menu on page 39 e Eco menu on page 41 How to adjust your monitor 25 Display menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources functions and settings 1 Press the MENU key to display the main menu ids 2 Press the lt or B gt keys to select DISPLAY and then press the ENTER key to enter the Auto Adjustment menu H Position V Position Pixel Clock Phase 3 Press the or gt keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that item 4 Press the A or gt keys to make adjustments or selections 5 To return to the previous menu press the MENU button Auto Optimizes and adjusts the Press the ENTER key to Adjustment screen settings select this option and make automatically for you The adjustment AUTO key is a hot key for this function C7 When you connect a digital video output using a digital DVI or DP cable to your monitor the AUTO key and the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled 26 How to adjust your monitor H Position V Position Pixel Clock Adjusts the horizontal Pressthe lt q or
32. t 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 stand to the maximum extended position And rotate the monitor 90 degrees counterclockwise as illustrated How to assemble your monitor hardware 7 You might want to adjust the monitor stand height See Adjusting the monitor stand height on page 11 for more information N 7 Q You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources 2 Connect the PC video cable Cs Do not use both DVI D cable and D Sub cable on the same PC The only case in which both cables can be used is if they are connected to two different PCs with appropriate video systems Not available for analog only models To Connect the D Sub Cable Connect the plug of the D Sub cable at the end without the ferrite filter to the monitor video socket Connect the other end of the cable at the end with the ferrite filter to the computer video socket Tighten all finger screws to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use To Connect the DVI D Cable Connect the plug 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
33. to screen e Standard for basic PC e SRGB application e Eco e Movie for viewing videos e Photo for viewing still images e SRGB for better color matching representation with the peripheral devices such as printers DSCs etc e Eco for saving electricity with low power consumption by providing minimum brightness for all running programs 30 How to adjust your monitor Senseye Demo Dynamic Contrast Displays the preview of screen images under the selected mode from Picture Mode The screen will be divided into two windows the left window demonstrates images of Standard mode while the right window presents the images under the specified mode The function is to automatically detect the distribution of an input visual signal and then to create the optimal contrast Press the lt or B gt keys to change the settings Press the ENTER key to select this option Press the or B gt keys to change the settings How to adjust your monitor 31 32 Display Mode This feature is provided to allow aspect ratios other than 16 9 or 16 10 depending on the purchased model to be displayed without geometric distortion Press the lt or B gt keys to change the settings e Overscan Slightly enlarges the input image Use this feature to hide annoying edge noise if present around your image e Full Scales the input image to fill the screen Ideal for 16 9 or 1
34. tor Properties window will display If the driver provider is listed as BenQ and the model matches that of your new monitor the proper drivers are already installed and you need do nothing further Cancel out of these property windows However if BenQ is not listed as the manufacturer or the correct model is not currently shown you will need to continue with these instructions Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button The Hardware Update Wizard will display Follow the wizard instructions noting the steps below Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM into a CD drive on the computer you attached the monitor to Check the option Install from a list or specific location and click Next Check the option Search for the best driver in these locations and also check Search removable media then click Next Please wait while the wizard searches for drives and the BenQ LCD Monitor CD inserted in step 6 When completes the wizard should have found and selected the BenQ driver on the CD appropriate to your monitor model Select single click the correct name of your monitor from provided driver list on the CD and click the Next button This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your computer Click Finish This will close the wizard and return you to the Monitor Properties window Click Close OK and OK This will close the Display Properties windows You may be prompted to restart your
35. ts or selections To return to the previous menu press the MENU button Press the ENTER key to select this option Press the 4 or gt keys to change the settings Press the ENTER key to select this option Press the e ON e OFF 4 or gt keys to change the settings Press the lt or B gt keys to change the settings e ON e OFF 20 100 How to adjust your monitor 39 40 Duration Sets the time the reminder press the 4 ae gt keys to change the settings sec message lasts on the screen Alternatively when the How to adjust your monitor reminder message is displayed press any key except the power button to hide the message Eco menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources functions and settings 1 Press the MENU key to display the main menu Vi D ww 2 a at ato GG 2 Press the A or gt keys to select ECO and ECO Sensor then press the ENTER key to enter the ECO Sensor Meter OFF a S R es 3 Dress the qqor B gt keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that item 4 Press the lt or gt keys to make adjustments or selections 5 To return to the previous menu press the MENU button ECO Sensor Your monitor comes with Press the ENTER key to a proximity sensor called select this option Press the ECO sensor which A or gt keys to change the detects your presence in setti
36. ween you and the monitor If none of the proceeding actions works it is probably because the materials of your clothes are unique and cannot be detected by the ECO sensor Please be noted that this is neither a manufacturing defect nor is the sensor damaged You should turn off the ECO sensor for now in Eco gt ECO Sensor 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 44 Troubleshooting
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