BenQ GL950A User Manual

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  • BenQ GL950A | User Manual - Page 1
    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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    manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation. Disclaimer BenQ 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 . Servicing Do not attempt to service this
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    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 / G2750HM
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    adjustment stand (HAS 37 How to attach the monitor base ...37 How to detach the base ...39 Adjusting the monitor height ...40 Rotating the monitor ...41 Viewing angle adjustment ...42 Using the monitor wall mounting kit 43 Troubleshooting ...44 Frequently asked questions (FAQ) ...44 Need more
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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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    . • 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 and output jacks may vary depending on the purchased model. 1. Attach
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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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    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 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
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    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 that you use your computer's power management
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    a pointed object such as a screwdriver to the hole above the monitor stand arm, and then push the screwdriver against the release button inside the hole. Then pull the monitor stand backward away from the monitor. If the screen size is 27 inches, follow the illustration on the right to detach the
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    screen size is 27 inches, follow the illustration on the right to detach the monitor stand. 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. 2. Follow the instruction manuals of the wall mount
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    the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most benefit from your new BenQ LCD monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as provided on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM. The circumstances under which you connect and install your BenQ LCD Monitor will determine which process
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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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    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 your model may
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    menu. 3. Click the Hardware tab. 4. Click Generic PnP Monitor, and 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
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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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    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
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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 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. AUTO: Adjusts vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel after a few seconds of no key activity. See Hot key mode on page 23. 22 How to adjust your monitor
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    Hot key mode The monitor keys perform as hot keys to provide direct access to particular functions whenever the menu 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 33. How to adjust your
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    OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor. Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions following pages: • Display menu on page 25 • Picture menu on page 27 • Picture Advanced menu on page 29 • Audio menu on page 32 • System menu on page
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    option and make adjustment. H. Position V. Position Pixel Clock When you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI or HDMI) cable to your monitor, the AUTO key and the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled. Adjusts the horizontal position of the screen image. Adjusts the vertical
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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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    gamma value (tone standard value for becomes darker) and press Windows). the key to decrease the gamma value (tone becomes lighter). How to adjust your monitor 27
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    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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    , such as printers, DSCs, etc. • Eco - for saving electricity with low power consumption by providing minimum brightness for all running programs. How to adjust your monitor 29
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    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. 30 How to adjust your
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    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 set to RGB. • HDMI (for
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    the audio volume Mute Mutes the audio input Audio Select (for 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 key to decrease the volume. 0 ~ 100 Press the or keys
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    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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    100 Adjusts the display time of the OSD menu. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 15 Sec. • 20 Sec. • 25 Sec. • 30 Sec. 34 How to adjust your monitor
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    MENU to leave the OSD Settings menu. DDC/CI* Allows the monitor settings to be set through the software on the PC. Press the settings. • ON • OFF Auto Power off Sets the time to power off the monitor automatically in power saving mode. Press the ENTER key to select this option. Press the
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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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    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 and output jacks may vary depending on the purchased model. Please
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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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    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
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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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    lift the display up and extend it to the maximum extended position. Then tilt the monitor. The monitor should be vertically extended to allow the monitor to rotate from landscape to portrait mode. 3. Rotate the monitor 90 degrees clockwise as illustrated. 90 To avoid the edge of the LCD display
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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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    instructions How do you use a VGA extension cable? Remove the extension cable for the test. 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
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    , refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions. You are running the monitor at its native resolution, but the image is still help? 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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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