BenQ G2450HM User Manual

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    LCD Monitor User Manual GL950A / GL950AM G950A / G950AM GL951A / GL951AM / G951A G955A GL2250 / GL2250M / GL2250HM / GL2250TM G2250 / G2250HM G2255A / G2255 G2251M / G2251TM GL2450 / GL2450M / GL2450HM G2450 / G2450HM GL2750HM / G2750 / G2750HM
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    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 • The AC plug isolates this equipment from the AC
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    details on BenQ's environmental commitments and achievements. For GL950A / GL950AM / GL951A / GL951AM / GL2250 / GL2250M / GL2250HM / GL2250TM / GL2450 / GL2450M / GL2450HM / GL2750HM For G950A / G950AM / G951A / G955A / G2250 / G2250HM / G2255A / G2255 / G2251M / G2251TM / G2450 / G2450HM / G2750
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    hardware 9 How to detach the base ...13 Using the monitor wall mounting kit 14 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 15 How to install the monitor on a new computer 16 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 18 How to install on Windows 7 system 19 How to install on Windows
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    contact the place of purchase for a replacement. BenQ LCD Monitor Monitor Stand (for models without height adjustment stand) Monitor Base (for models without height adjustment stand) Monitor Base (for models with height adjustment stand) Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from
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    with speakers) 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
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    Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. Control buttons 1 2. Power button 2 Back view 3 3 3. Speakers (for models with speakers) 4. Input and output ports diagram may vary depending on the model. • Picture may differ from product supplied for your region. Getting to know your monitor 7
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    56 Models with analog-only inputs and speakers 6. D-Sub socket 1 23 6 Models with dual inputs 1 56 Models with analog-only inputs 1 6 8 Getting to know your monitor
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    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 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
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    If the screen size is 27 inches, follow the illustrations on the right to attach the monitor stand and the base. Gently attempt to pull them back apart to check that they have properly engaged. 2 1 4 5 3 You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from
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    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
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    supplied for your region. Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the right of the monitor. Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Getting the most from your BenQ monitor on page 15 to install the monitor software. To extend the service life of the product, we recommend
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    How to detach the 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. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your desk and placing a soft item like a
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    wall material is stable to support the weight of the monitor. • Turn off the monitor and the power before disconnecting the cables from the LCD monitor. 1. 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
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    , 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: • How to install the monitor on a new computer on page 16. • How to upgrade
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    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
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    Driver files GL2750H G2750 G2750H GL2750HM G2750 G2750HM Suitable models Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 17
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    the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on your Microsoft Windows computer. It is currently tested as compatible for Windows Vista and Windows 7 Operating System (OS). The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for
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    then the Properties button. 5. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer. 7. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for driver software. 8. Click Browse and navigate to the following
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    prompted User Account Control window. 5. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer. 7. In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for driver software. 8. Click Browse and navigate to the
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    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
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    How to adjust your monitor The control panel For models without speakers 1 2 3 4 5 6 For models with speakers 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
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    between the 6 modes for the main window, including Standard, Movie, Game, Photo, sRGB, and Eco. The setting will take effect immediately. See also Picture Mode on page 29. Input be connected to your monitor. The setting will take effect immediately. See also Input on page 33. How to adjust your
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    the settings on your monitor. Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. key to enter the Menu item settings. The OSD menu languages may differ from the product supplied to see "Language on page 34" under "OSD Settings" for more details. For more information on each
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    button. Item Function Operation Range Auto Adjustment Optimizes and adjusts the screen settings automatically for you. The AUTO key is a 'hot key' for digital video output using a digital (DVI or HDMI) cable to your monitor, the AUTO key and the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled.
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    Item Phase Function Operation Adjusts the pixel clock phase timing to synchronize with the analog input video signal. Not applicable to a digital input signal. Press the or keys to adjust the value. Range 0 to 63 See also: Picture optimization on page 21. 26 How to adjust your monitor
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    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. 1. Press the MENU key to display Windows). the key to decrease the gamma value (tone becomes lighter). How to adjust your monitor 27
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    to the factory defaults. Press the or keys to change the settings. • YES • NO Press MENU to leave the Color menu. AMA (for Improves the gray level models with response time of the LCD HDMI inputs) panel. Press the or keys to change the settings. • ON • OFF 28 How to adjust your monitor
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    settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. PICTURE ADVANCED MODE: Standard Picture Mode Senseye Movie - for viewing videos. • Game - for playing video games. Press the or keys to • Standard change the settings. • Movie • Game • Photo • sRGB • Eco your monitor 29
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    Senseye the ENTER key to select this option. Press the or keys to change the settings. 0 to 5 This feature is provided to allow aspect ratios other than 16:9 will fill the screen vertically. To find out the monitor aspect ratio of the purchased model, please check the Specification document on the
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    Color Format is YUV. Press the ENTER key to select this option. Press the or keys to change the settings. • RGB • YUV You might need to manually set the Color Format if colors shown on the monitor screen do not display properly. • DVI (for models with DVI inputs): Color Format is automatically
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    may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed models with HDMI inputs) Allow users to select the audio source or let the monitor detect it automatically Operation Range Press the key to increase the volume and press the
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    to that appropriate to your video cable connection type. Analog-only models do not have the Input function. Press the or keys to change the settings. • DVI • D-sub (VGA) • HDMI (for models with HDMI inputs) OSD Settings - Press ENTER to enter the OSD Settings menu. How to adjust your monitor 33
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    . Press the or keys • English to change the settings. • French • German • Italian • Spanish The Adjusts the horizontal Press the or keys 0 to 100 position of the OSD menu. to change the settings. Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD menu. 0 to 100 Adjusts the display time of the OSD
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    use the or 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 settings to be set through the software on the PC. Press the ENTER key to select this option
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    *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. 36 How to adjust your monitor
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    with a height adjustment stand (HAS) How to attach the monitor base • 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. • The following illustrations are for your reference only. Available input
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    90 degrees counterclockwise as illustrated. You might want to adjust the monitor height. See Adjusting the monitor height on page 40 for more information. You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources. -5O~ +15O 38 Appendix
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    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 damage the LCD substrate voiding your warranty. Sliding or scraping the monitor around on your desk will scratch or damage the monitor surround and
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    part of the height-adjustable stand or at the bottom of the monitor, as ascending or descending monitor might cause personal injuries. Keep children out of reach of the monitor while performing this operation. • If the monitor has been rotated to portrait mode and height adjustment is desired, you
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    90 degrees clockwise as illustrated. 90 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
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    viewing angle. Viewing angle adjustment You may position the screen to the desired angle with -5° to +15° monitor tilt, 90° (left and right total) monitor swivel, and 110 mm monitor height. -5O~ +15O -45O ~ +45O 110 mm 42 Appendix: Assembling your monitor with a height adjustment stand (HAS)
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    wall material is stable to support the weight of the monitor. • Turn off the monitor and the power before disconnecting the cables from the LCD monitor. 1. 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
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    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
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    then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions. You are running the monitor at its native resolution, ? If your problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your place of purchase or e-mail us at: [email protected]. Troubleshooting 45
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User Manual
GL950A / GL950AM
G950A / G950AM
GL951A / GL951AM / G951A
G955A
GL2250 / GL2250M / GL2250HM / GL2250TM
G2250 / G2250HM
G2255A / G2255
G2251M / G2251TM
GL2450 / GL2450M / GL2450HM
G2450 / G2450HM
GL2750HM / G2750 / G2750HM