Benq FP2091 User Manual
FP2091
LCD Color Monitor
20.1" LCD Panel Size
User’s Manual
Welcome
Copyright
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Copyright © 2004 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
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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.
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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.
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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Table of Contents
Getting started ...................................................................................................................5
Getting to know your Monitor ............................................................................................ 7
Front View ...................................................................................................................7
Back View (1) ...............................................................................................................7
Back View (2): Locations of plugs & sockets ..............................................................8
How to install your monitor hardware ............................................................................... 9
Adjusting Your Monitor ...........................................................................................11
How to install your monitor’s software ............................................................................13
Choosing the best picture resolution .................................................................................40
How to choose the right Refresh Rate ............................................................................... 42
How to set the Picture Optimization ................................................................................44
How to adjust your Monitor .............................................................................................. 45
A Look at the Control Panel .....................................................................................45
Hot Key Mode ...........................................................................................................45
Main Menu Mode ......................................................................................................46
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................55
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) .........................................................................55
Need More Help? .......................................................................................................56
Supported operating modes ............................................................................................... 57
Specifications ......................................................................................................................59
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Getting started
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When unpacking please check you have the following items. If they are missing or are damaged,
please immediately contact the dealer at which you purchased the goods.
BenQ LCD Monitor
Monitor stand
Quick Start Guide
CD-ROM Disk
Power cord
Signal cable: D-Sub
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Adapter
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Signal cable: DVI-D
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Getting to know your Monitor
Front View
Back View (1)
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Back View (2): Locations of plugs & sockets
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1. Power AC Input Jack
2. Composite Video Input
3. S-Video Input
4. DVI-D Connector
5. D-Sub Connector
6. Audio Connector
7. USB Connectors
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How to install your monitor hardware
Make sure that the computer and monitor's power are both turned off. Please go along with the
following steps to install your LCD monitor.
1. Unpack the package and place the monitor stand firmly.
2. Align the slots on the monitor against the notches on
the monitor stand.
3. Place the monitor on the monitor stand and push it
forward until you hear a clicking sound.
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4. Connect one end of the D-Sub cable to the monitor
and the other end to your computer.
5. Connect one end of the DVI-D cable to the monitor
and the other end to the signal connector of your
computer. (Optional).
6. Connect one end of the USB cable into the second
plug (from right to left) of the monitor and the other
end to your computer.
7. Connect the power plug to your monitor.
8. Routing the cables in the Cable Bracket as shown.
9. Plug the other end of the power cord in a nearby wall
socket.
10. Press the Power button on the side panel of the
monitor. The power indicator will light up.
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Adjusting Your Monitor
Monitor Height
To prevent from the springing out of the monitor stand, please press the top edge of monitor stand
while you press the release button to adjust the monitor at a preferred height.
Monitor Angle
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Adjusting Monitor Orientation
While making a rotation, please push the monitor to a forward tilt angle or lift up the monitor to
avoid causing any damage to the monitor base.
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How to install your monitor’s software
You need to set up the correct monitor driver to suit your operating system.
To set up Windows 95, start on this page.
Windows 98, turn to page 18.
Windows 2000, turn to page 23.
Windows ME turn to page 30.
Windows XP turn to page 36.
Windows 95. The first time you start Windows with a new monitor, the system will detect it and
automatically install the driver for plug and play displays. To install the current driver from CD,
proceed as follows:
1. Insert “BenQ LCD Monitor” CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Driver.
2. Click “Start” then “Settings”.
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3. Double click the “Display” icon in the Control Panel.
4. From the “Display properties” window, select the “Settings” tab. Click the “Advanced...” button in
the bottom right corner.
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5. Select the “Monitor” tab. Click the “Change” button in the top right corner.
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6. Now click the “Have Disk” button in the bottom right corner. Another window appears. Select the
“Browse” button.
7. Insert the supplied CD into your computer. Select the CD-drive from the drop-down menu.
8. In the field above the drive selection, change to the “Drivers” folder. The current driver files are
located there. Press “OK” and the window closes.
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9. By pressing “OK” again in the next window you will be given a list of compatible devices. Select
“FP2091” from the list and press “OK” again.
10. Now you are back to “Advanced Display Properties”. Close this window by clicking “OK” and
confirm the following messages with “Ye s ”. Click “OK” and “Ye s ” again. The installation is now
completed. You can close “Display Properties”.
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Windows 98. To manually install or update the driver, perform the following steps:
1. Open the control panel and double-click “Display” icon.
2. From the “Display Properties” window, select the “Settings” tab. Click the “Advanced...” button in
the bottom right corner.
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