BenQ GW2255 GW50 Series User Manual

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    LCD Monitor User Manual GW2250 / GW2250E / GW2250M / GW2250HM GW2255 / GW2255E / GW2255M / GW2255HM GW2450 / GW2450M / GW2450HM GW2750 / GW2750HM
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    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 • The AC plug isolates
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    further to incorporate life cycle design in the aspects of material selection, manufacturing, packaging, transportation, using and disposal of the products. BenQ ecoFACTS label lists key eco-friendly design highlights of each product, hoping to ensure that consumers make informed green choices at
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    only 18 How to install on Windows 7 system 19 How to install on Windows Vista systems 20 Picture optimization ...21 How to adjust your monitor 22 The control panel ...22 Hot key mode ...23 Main menu mode ...24 Troubleshooting ...38 Frequently asked questions (FAQ) ...38 Need more help? ...39 4
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    you have the following items. If any are missing or damaged, please contact the place of purchase for a replacement. BenQ LCD Monitor Monitor Stand Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.) Video Cable: D-Sub Getting started 5
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    DVI inputs, sold separately) Video Cable: HDMI (Optional accessory for models with HDMI inputs, sold separately) Audio Cable (Optional 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
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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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    on your purchased model. Check the Specification document on the provided CD for details. Models with HDMI inputs 1. AC power input jack 2. Audio Line In 1 23 4 5 6 Models with dual inputs and speakers 3. Headphone jack 4. HDMI socket 5.
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    . Do not plug-in or turn-on the power to the monitor until instructed to do so. • The following illustrations are for your reference 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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    to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use. To Connect the HDMI Cable Connect the plug of the HDMI cable to one of the two HDMI ports on the monitor. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI port of a digital output device. If there is more than one video transmission
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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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    cable. Turn off the computer before unplugging the monitor signal cable. Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on 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.
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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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    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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    existing computer This instruction details the procedure for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on your Microsoft Windows computer. It is currently tested as compatible for Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista Operating System (OS). The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model
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    bar. Go to Settings, Control Panel, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu 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
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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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    Click the Advanced Settings button. The Generic PnP Monitor Properties window will display. 3. Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. Click Continue in the prompted User Account Control window. 5. Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button. 6. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM
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    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
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    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 23. 22 How to adjust your monitor
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    , including Standard, Movie, Game, Photo, sRGB, and Eco. The setting will take effect immediately. See also Picture Mode on page 30. Input hot key 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
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    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. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. Press the MENU key to display the following main
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    of the screen image. Press the or keys to adjust the value. Adjusts the pixel clock frequency timing to synchronize with the analog input video signal. Not applicable to a digital input signal. 0 to 100 0 to 100 0 to 100 See also: Picture optimization on page 21. How to adjust your monitor 25
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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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    settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. 1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu. 2. Press the or keys to select PICTURE Brightness brightness and press the key to decrease the brightness. 0 to 100 Adjusts display. 1 to 5 Adjusts the tone luminance. Press
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    . Saturation Adjusts the purity degree of Press the or keys to 0 to 100 colors. adjust the value. Reset Color Resets the custom color settings to the factory defaults. Press the or keys to • YES change the settings. • NO Press MENU to leave the Color menu. 28 How to adjust your monitor
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    Item AMA Function Operation Range Improves the gray level response time of the LCD panel. Press the or keys to • Premium change the settings. • High (recommended) • OFF How to adjust your monitor 29
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    best suits the type of images shown on the screen. • Standard - for basic PC application. • Movie - for viewing videos. • Game - for playing video games. Press the or keys to • Standard change the settings. • Movie • Game minimum brightness for all running programs. 30 How to adjust your monitor
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    . Press the or keys to change the settings. The options under Display Mode will be different depending on the input signal sources. • Overscan • Full • Aspect the monitor aspect ratio of the purchased model, please check the Specification document on the provided CD. How to adjust your monitor 31
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    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 models with HDMI inputs): Color Format is not
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    Range Press the key to increase the volume and press the key to decrease the volume. 0 ~ 100 Press the or keys to • ON change the settings. • OFF Press the or keys to • Auto Detect change the settings. • PC Audio • HDMI Audio How to adjust your monitor 33
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    Range Input Use this to change the input to that appropriate to your video cable connection type. 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. 34 How to adjust your monitor
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    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 menu. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 15 Sec. • 20 Sec. • 25 Sec. • 30 Sec. How to adjust your monitor
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    in the input auto select loop. Otherwise, HDMI can only be selected by input select or by hot key. Press the ENTER key to select this option. Press the or keys to change the settings. • ON • OFF Auto Power off Sets the time to power off the monitor automatically in power saving mode. 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. How to adjust your monitor 37
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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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    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
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LCD Monitor
User Manual
GW2250 / GW2250E / GW2250M / GW2250HM
GW2255 / GW2255E / GW2255M / GW2255HM
GW2450 / GW2450M / GW2450HM
GW2750 / GW2750HM