Benq G922HDL
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1. key to enter the menu Press the or P keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that item Press the or P keys to make adjustments or selections To return to the previous menu press the MENU key Operation Press the or P keys to change the settings e Standard e Movie e Game e Photo e SRGB e Eco How to adjust your monitor 25 26 Senseye Demo available when the Picture Mode is set to Movie Game or Photo Display Mode Displays the preview of Press the or P keys to screen images under the change the settings 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 This feature is provided to Press the lt or P keys to allow aspect ratios other change the settings than 16 9 to be displayed without geometric distortion e Full Scales the input image to fill the screen Ideal for 16 9 aspect images e Aspect The input image is displayed without geometric distortion filling as much of the display as possible Cy eFor the first time using this monitor with the resolution 1360x768 the default Display Mode is Aspect eAspect is not available when the video content is in a 16 9 aspect ratio How to adjust your monitor System menu 1 Press the MENU key to display2. 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 Connect one end of the DVI D cable to the monitor DVI D socket and the other end to the DVI D port on your computer optional not available for analog only models O 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 Connect the plug of the D Sub cable at the end without the ferrite filter to the monitor D Sub socket Connect the other plug of the D Sub cable at the end with the ferrite filter to the computer video D Sub socket Tighten all finger screws to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use 3 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 8 How to assemble your monitor hardware 4 Route the cables via the cable clip Release the cable retaining clip by squeezing the clip inwards as illustrated Position the cables together and reinsert the clip over them to retain the cables neatly in place behind the monitor stand 5 Connect to and turn on the power Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn
3. ENTER key to select this option and make adjustment How to adjust your monitor 21 H Position Adjusts the horizontal 0 to 100 position of the screen image V Position Adjusts the vertical 0 to 100 position of the screen image Pixel Clock Adjusts the pixel clock 0 to 100 frequency timing to synchronize with the analog input video signal Not applicable to a digital input signal Press the or P keys to adjust the value See also Picture optimization on page 17 Adjusts the pixel clock 0 to 63 phase timing to synchronize with the analog input video signal Not applicable to a digital input signal See also Picture optimization on page 17 22 How to adjust your monitor Picture menu 1 Press the MENU key to display the main menu 2 Press the or P keys to select PICTURE and then press the ENTER key to enter the Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color DynamicContrast Item Brightness Contrast Sharpness Function Adjusts the balance between light and dark shades lt gt The function is not available for use when DynamicContrast is on Adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness gt The function is not available for use when DynamicContrast is on Adjusts the clarity and visibility of the edges of the subjects in the image menu 3 Press the or P keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that it
4. 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 computer after the driver update is complete Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 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 C When you connect a digital video output using a digital DVI 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 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 JA Run the test program auto exe from CD ROM
5. 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 Monitor 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
6. it on Picture may differ from product supplied for your region Turn on the monitor by pressing the power key Turn on the computer too and follow the instructions in Section 4 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor on page 11 to install the monitor software How to assemble your monitor hardware 9 How to detach the stand base 1 Prepare the monitor and area Turn off the monitor and the power before unplugging the power cable Turn off the computer before unplugging the monitor signal cable U 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 a towel on the desk for padding before laying the screen face down on a flat clean padded surface 2 Press the locking clips to detach the monitor base from the monitor stand arm 10 How to assemble your monitor hardware 4 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 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
7. on an existing computer eeescecsesteeeesteeeeseeeeees 13 How to install on Windows 7 system selected models only eeseeseseeneeennns 14 How to install on Windows Vista systems ceeeeseeessnneessnnnessnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnsnnnnnsnnn 15 Flow to install 00 Windows XP Ste u a NS 16 Picture optimization 22 eines coi icwaseee 17 Howto adjust YOUR MIOIILON ua 18 Ihe control panel are Ren 18 Hotkey mode ana een tin AEA 19 Man menu mode anne Deinem 20 Troublesh001n9 u rei E 30 Frequently asked Questions FAQ sa 30 INGCEGMINOTE Helper saroye T 31 1 Getting started When unpacking please check you have the following items If any are missing or damaged please contact the place of purchase for a replacement BenQ LCD Monitor Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD ROM Power Cord Picture may differ from product supplied for your region Signal Cable D Sub 4 Getting started Signal Cable DVI D optional accessory for models with DVI inputs sold separately N 7 Q 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 Getting started 5 2 Getting to know your monitor 6 Front view Back view 1 2 3 1 AC power input jack 2 DVI D input socket Analog only models do not have the DVI D input socket 3 D Sub input socket
8. the main menu 2 Press the or P keys to select SYSTEM ee LEE and then press the ENTER key to enter the Input 1 menu i OSD Settings DDC CI 3 Press the or P keys to move the eaaa highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that item Reset All je 4 Press the or P keys to make adjustments or selections gt Analog only models do not have the Input 5 To return to the previous menu press the function MENU key Function Operation Selects the D sub analog Press the or P keys to this to change the input to that appropriate to your video cable connection type Analog only models do not have the Input function How to adjust your monitor 27 OSD Settings Press ENTER to enter the OSD Settings menu Language Sets the OSD menu Press the or P keys to e English language change the settings e French e German e Italian e Spanish e Polish The language options e Czech displayed on your OSD may differ from those e Hungarian shown on the right depending on the product supplied in your region e Romanian e Dutch e Russian e Swedish e Portuguese e Serbo Croatian e Japanese e Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese 0 to 100 0 to 100 H Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD menu V Position Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD menu Display Time Adjusts the display time of the OSD menu e 5 Sec e 10
9. BenQ LCD Monitor User Manual G922HDL G922HDAL Welcome Copyright Copyright 2009 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
10. Getting to know your monitor 3 How to assemble your monitor hardware C7 Ifthe computer is turned on you must turn it off before continuing Y 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 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 You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources How to assemble your monitor hardware 7 2 Connect the PC video cable Either Do not use both DVI D cable and D Sub cable on the
11. Sec e 15 Sec Press the or P keys to change the settings e 20 Sec e 25 Sec e 30 Sec 28 How to adjust your monitor OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor Press the lt q or P keys to settings from being change the settings accidentally changed When this function is activated the OSD gt To unlock the OSD controls and hotkey controls when the OSD is operations will be preset to be locked press and hold the MENU key disabled for 15 seconds to enter the OSD Lock option and make changes Alternatively you may use the dor keys to 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 ON settings to be set through select this option Press the opp the software on the PC lt or P keys to change the settings ER monito propery senings siea opaon monitor property settings select this option Resets all mode color and Press the or P keys to geometry settings to the change the settings e NO factory default values S1 Q 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 How to adjust your monitor 29 7 Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions FAQ The
12. You could also use any other image such as the desktop of your operating system However we recommend that you use auto exe As you run auto exe a test pattern displays Press the AUTO key on the monitor Press the MENU key to access the monitor On Screen Display OSD menu Use the X or P keys to select DISPLAY and press the ENTER key to enter the menu If you notice a vertical noise like a curtain effect shimmering of vertical lines press the lt or gt keys to select Pixel Clock and press the ENTER key Then press the lt d o gt keys to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears If you notice a horizontal noise press the lt o gt keys to select Phase and press the ENTER key Then press the lt d o gt keys to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears Picture optimization 17 6 How to adjust your monitor The control panel 6 AUTO Adjust vertical position phase horizontal position and pixel clock automatically MENU key Activate OSD main menu and return to the previous menu or exit OSD Mode key For Left Decrease adjustment The key is the hot key for Mode B Contrast Brightness key For Right Increase adjustment The key is the hot key for Brightness and Contrast ENTER key Enter sub menus and select items For models with DVI inputs this key is also the hot key for Input Power Turn the power on or off N 7 VY OSD On Screen Display The hot keys will d
13. ck 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 drive may differ from the example above depending upon your system it may be D or E or F etc 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 15 16 How to installon 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
14. em 4 Press the or P keys to make adjustments or selections 5 To return to the previous menu press the MENU key Operation Press the P key to increase the brightness and press the key to decrease the brightness Range 0 to 100 Press the gt key to 0 to 100 increase the contrast and press the lt key to decrease the contrast Press the PD key to improve the crispness of the display and press the key to have softness effect on the display How to adjust your monitor 23 Color Press ENTER to enter the Color menu Normal Allows video and still photographs to be viewed with natural coloring This is the factory default color Bluish Appli l ti h en A A hictiny tae Press the lt d o gt keys to pre set to the PC industry select this option 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 Press the or P 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 Blue e Green colors can be altered to Then use the lt q or gt 0 to 100 change the color tint of keys to make the color Blue the image Decreasing one adjustments or more of the colors will oo 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
15. f 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 Adjusting the Screen Resolution 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 30 Troubleshooting 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 5 Is the prompt on the display not illuminated at all Check the power input jack the external power adapter and the mains switch The image is dist
16. four main OSD menus 1 Display 2 Picture 3 Picture Advanced Auto Adjustment H Position 4 System Y Position u Pixel Clock Use the left or gt right keys to highlight a menu item and press the ENTER key to enter the Menu item settings Phase N 7 Q The OSD menu languages may differ from the product supplied to your region see Language on page 28 under OSD Settings for more details For more information on each menu please refer to the following pages Display menu on page 21 e Picture menu on page 23 e Picture Advanced menu on page 25 e System menu on page 27 20 How to adjust your monitor Display menu Auto Adjustment H Position Y Position Pixel Clock Phase Function Auto Optimizes and adjusts the Adjustment screen settings automatically for you The AUTO key is a hot key for this function gt When you connect a digital video output using a digital DVI cable to your monitor the AUTO key and the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled Press the MENU key to display the main menu Press the or P keys to select DISPLAY and then press the ENTER key to enter the menu Press the or P keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that item Press the or P keys to make adjustments or selections To return to the previous menu press the MENU key Operation Press the
17. image is blurred 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 3 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 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 5 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 I
18. isplay 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 19 18 How to adjust your monitor Hot key mode The monitor keys perform as hotkeys to provide direct access to particular functions whenever the menu isn t currently displaying on screen Brightness and Contrast hot keys Press the gt key to display the Brightness and Contrast indicators Further press the the or P keys then the ENTER key to select Brightness or Contrast The P key Contrast will increase the level while the lt key will decrease the level To exit press the MENU key Brightness Mode hot key Press the key continually to switch between the 6 modes for the main window including Standard Movie Game Photo MODE Standard sRGB and Eco The setting will take effect immediately See also Picture Mode on page 25 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 INPUT D sub The setting will take effect immediately See also Input on page 27 How to adjust your monitor 19 Main menu mode You can use the OSD On Screen Display menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor Press the MENU key to display the following main OSD menu There are
19. k 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 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 CS 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 14 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 How to install on 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 Cli
20. orted flashes or flickers C3 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 3 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 26 for details The image is displaced in one direction C3 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 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 do keys to select NO in the OSD Lock submenu from the OSD Settings menu under SYSTEM and all OSD controls will be accessible 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 Troubleshooting 31
21. ou from installing software on your computer Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 11 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 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 12 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 Getting the most from yo
22. tint If you reduce Green the image will become a magenta tint Reset Color Resets the User Mode Press the or P keys to custom color settings to change the settings the factory defaults Press MENU to leave the Color menu DynamicContrast The function is to Press the ENTER key to Oto 5 available when automatically detect the select this option Press the Picture Mode distribution of an input the or P keys to is set to Movie visual signal and then to change the settings Game or Photo create the optimal contrast The higher the level the more detailed picture possible will be displayed Activating DynamicContrast will disable Brightness and Contrast controls 24 How to adjust your monitor Picture Advanced menu Standard senseye Demo On Picture Mode Display Mode Item Function Picture Mode Selects a picture mode that best suits the type of images shown on the screen e Standard for basic PC application e Movie for viewing videos e Game for playing video games 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 Press the MENU key to display the main menu Press the or P keys to select PICTURE ADVANCED and then press the ENTER
23. 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 e 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 CP VEGI unsre ige 2 Disclaimer un ea Ren 2 Getting started nennen ya 4 Getting t0 Know your MONITOR aa Isle 6 FLON NIVEAU Er 6 Pack WI We ee A er er ee reer er erat rare ee 6 How to assemble your monitor hardware ccssscsssscescceseccsscessccssnccssaceesecsesecssneeees 7 Flowtodet ch the stand Base ana ie 10 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor uuressssssnsessneennnennnennnnennnnennnnnnnensnnennnnnnnneen 11 How to install the monitor on a NEW computer eessessesseseesseseessssesssseesssseesssseessses 12 How to upgrade the monitor
24. ur BenQ monitor How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on your Microsoft Windows computer It is currently tested as compatible for Windows 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 Windows however as at the time of writing BenQ has done no testing of this driver on other versions of Windows and cannot guarantee its operation on those systems Installing monitor driver software involves selecting an appropriate information file inf on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM for the particular model monitor you have connected and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from the CD You need only steer it in the right direction Windows has an Upgrade Device Driver Wizard to automate the task and guide you through the file selection and installation process See e How to install on Windows 7 system selected models only on page 14 e How to install on Windows Vista systems on page 15 e How to install on Windows XP system on page 16 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 13 How to install on Windows 7 system selected models only 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 clic
25. 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 recognise 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 both an automatic new or upgrade existing installation follow See e How to install the monitor on a new computer on page 12 e How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer on page 13 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 y
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