Benq FP537s User Manual
FP537s
LCD Color Monitor
15.0" (38.1 cm) LCD Panel Size
User’s Manual
Welcome
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Copyright
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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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Tab le of Contents
Getting Started ...................................................................................................................... 5
Getting to Know Your Monitor ........................................................................................... 6
Front View ...................................................................................................................6
Back View (1) ...............................................................................................................6
Back View (2): Locations of Plugs & Sockets .............................................................7
How to Install Your Monitor Hardware ............................................................................. 8
Detach the Base ............................................................................................................9
How to Install Your Monitor's Software ........................................................................... 10
Choosing the Best Picture Resolution ............................................................................... 14
How to Choose the Right Refresh Rate ............................................................................. 16
How to Set the Picture Optimization ................................................................................ 19
How to Adjust Your Monitor ............................................................................................ 20
A Look at the Control Panel .....................................................................................20
Hot Key Mode ...........................................................................................................20
Main Menu Mode ......................................................................................................21
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 29
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) .........................................................................29
Need More Help? .......................................................................................................30
Supported Operating Modes ............................................................................................. 31
Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 32
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Getting Started
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
Quick Start Guide
CD-ROM Disk
Power Cord
Signal Cable
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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
Power AC input jack
Video signal input jack
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How to Install Your Monitor Hardware
Make sure that the computer and monitor's power are both turned off. Please follow these five
steps to install your LCD monitor.
1. Place the monitor into the base plate until it locks
into place. There will be a clicking sound.
2. Connect the power cord to your monitor.
3. Connect the signal cable to your monitor.
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4. Connect the other end of signal cable to the signal
connector of your computer.
5. Connect power cord to an AC power socket.
Detach the Base
Pull the clip back and detach the base plate.
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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 98, start on this page.
Windows 2000, turn to page 11.
Windows ME turn to page 12.
Windows XP turn to page 13.
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.
3. Select the “Monitor” tab. Click the “Change” button in the top right corner.
4. The “Update Device Driver Wizard” opens. Confirm by clicking “Next”.
5. Select “Display a list of all drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want.” and
press “Next”.
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. By pressing “OK” again in the next window you will be given a list of compatible devices. Select
“FP537s” from the list and press “Next” again.
9. An “Insert Disk” dialogue box appears. Click “OK”, and then click “Skip File”.
10. Close “Update Device Driver Wizard” by clicking “Finish” to complete the installation.
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