BenQ 9H.L8PLB.QPA User Manual
LCD Monitor
User Manual
GW2250 / GW2250M / GW2250HM
GW2450 / GW2450M / GW2450HM
GW2750HM
Copyright
Copyright 2012 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
• The AC plug isolates this equipment from the AC supply.
• 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.
• 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.
• An approved power cord greater or equal to H03VV-F or H05VV-F, 2G or 3G, 0.75mm2 must
be used.
Care And Cleaning
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
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BenQ ecoFACTS
BenQ has been dedicated to the design and development of greener product as part of its
aspiration to realize the ideal of the "Bringing Enjoyment 'N Quality to Life" corporate vision
with the ultimate goal to achieve a low-carbon society. Besides meeting international regulatory
requirement and standards pertaining to environmental management, BenQ has spared no
efforts in pushing our initiatives 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 purchase. Check out BenQ's CSR Website at
http://csr.BenQ.com/ for more details on BenQ's environmental commitments and
achievements.
For
GW2250 / GW2250M / GW2250HM /
GW2450 / GW2450M / GW2450HM /
GW2750HM
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Table of Contents
Copyright ......................................................................................................................................2
Getting started .............................................................................................................................5
Getting to know your monitor ................................................................................................7
Front view .....................................................................................................................................................7
Back view ......................................................................................................................................................7
How to assemble your monitor 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 ................................................................. 17
How to install on Windows 7 system ................................................................................................ 18
How to install on Windows Vista systems ........................................................................................19
Picture optimization ................................................................................................................. 20
How to adjust your monitor ................................................................................................. 21
The control panel .................................................................................................................................... 21
Hot key mode ........................................................................................................................................... 22
Main menu mode ..................................................................................................................................... 23
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 36
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) ...................................................................................................... 36
Need more help? ..................................................................................................................................... 37
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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 Stand
Monitor Base
Quick Start Guide
CD-ROM
Power Cord
(Picture may differ from product supplied
for your region.)
Video Cable: D-Sub
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Video Cable: DVI-D
(Optional accessory for models with DVI
inputs, sold separately)
Video Cable: HDMI
(Optional accessory for models with HDMI
inputs, sold separately)
Audio Cable
(Optional accessory for models 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.
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Getting to know your monitor
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Front view
Back view
1. Control buttons
2. Power button
• Above diagram may vary depending on the model.
• Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.
3. Speakers (for models with speakers)
4. Input and output ports (vary by model,
see Input and output ports on page 8)
5. Kensington lock slot
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Input and output ports
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Available input and output ports may vary depending on your purchased model.
Models with HDMI inputs 1. AC power input jack
2. Audio Line In
3. Headphone jack
Models with dual inputs and speakers
Models with dual inputs
4. HDMI socket
5. DVI-D socket
6. D-Sub socket
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How to assemble your monitor hardware
• 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 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.
Attach the monitor stand to the monitor base as
illustrated until it locks in place.
Gently attempt to pull them back apart to check that
they have properly engaged.
Orient and align the stand arm with the monitor, then
push them together until they click and lock into place.
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If the screen size is 27 inches, follow the illustrations on the
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right to attach the monitor stand and the base.
Gently attempt to pull them back apart to check that
they have properly engaged.
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You should position the monitor and angle the screen to
minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources.
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2. Connect the video cable
Either
Or
Or
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.
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 all finger screws 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 method available
to you, you might want to take the picture quality of each
video cable into consideration before making the connection.
- Better quality: HDMI / DVI-D
- Good quality: D-Sub
The video cables included in your package and the socket
illustrations on the right may vary depending on the product
supplied for your region.
3. Connect the audio cable (for models with
speakers).
Connect the audio cable between the socket on the
rear of the monitor (Line In) and your computer audio
outlet.
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You may connect headphones to the headphone jack
found next to the Line In jack of the monitor.
Location of the Line In and headphone jacks may vary by
model. Check Input and output ports on page 8 for details.
4. Connect the power cable to the monitor.
Plug one end of the power cord into the socket labelled
on the rear of the monitor. Do not connect the
other end to a power outlet just yet.
5. 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.
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 function.
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