Benq FP581S, FP581 User Manual
BenQ FP581s
LCD Color Monitor
15.0" (38.1cm) LCD Panel Size
User's Manual
BenQ LCD Color Monitor User's Guide
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Disclaimer
Safety
Instructions
2002. BENQ Corporation (formerly Acer Communications & Multimedia Inc.). All rights reserved.
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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.
1. The AC adapter isolates this equipment from the AC supply.
2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Clean the LCD monitor surface with
a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Avoid using any cleaning solution or glass cleaner.
3. Slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet are provided for ventilation. They must
not be blocked or covered. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or
heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
4. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.
5. Never push objects of any kind, or spill liquid of any kind into this product.
6. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltages or other risks. If any above mentioned misuse or other accident
(dropping, mis-operations) occurs, contact qualified service personnel for servicing.
7. The power supply cord serves as a power disconnect device for pluggable equipment. The
socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
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Unpacking ............................................................................................................ 3
Views of the Monitor .......................................................................................... 4
Front View ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Back View (1) ..................................................................................................................................................4
Back View (2): Locations of plugs & sockets ............................................................................................5
Installation ........................................................................................................... 6
Hardware Installation ....................................................................................................................................6
Software Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Adjusting the Monitor ...................................................................................... 33
A Look at the Control Panel .....................................................................................................................33
Hot Key Mode ..............................................................................................................................................33
Main Menu Mode ..........................................................................................................................................34
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 39
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ........................................................................................................39
Need More Help? .........................................................................................................................................40
Supported operating modes ............................................................................ 41
Specifications ..................................................................................................... 42
Appendix: An Introduction to LCD Technology ........................................... 43
Principles of LCD Technology ...................................................................................................................43
The TFT panel ...............................................................................................................................................43
Important LCD parameters .......................................................................................................................44
Display errors ................................................................................................................................................45
Comparison of CRT & LCD monitors ....................................................................................................46
Summary .........................................................................................................................................................46
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Unpacking
Please check you have the following items. If they are missing or are damaged, please contact the
dealer at which you purchased the goods.
LCD monitor with signal cable
key
Exit < > Enter
Quick Start Guide
CD-ROM
Power Cord
Power Adaptor
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Views of the Monitor
Front View
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Exit < > Enter
Back View (1)
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Back View (2): Locations of plugs & sockets
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1. Video jack 2. Audio jack
3. Power adaptor jack 4. Signal cable
5. Audio cable 6. Power adaptor cable
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Installation
Hardware Installation
A. Make sure that the computer and monitor’s power are both turned off. Please follow
the steps to install your LCD monitor.
1 . Connect the signal cable and power adaptor to BenQ LCD monitor.
2 . Connect the audio cable to the Audio Input of BenQ LCD monitor.
3 . Please connect power cord to power adaptor first and then connect the power adaptor to LCD monitor.
B. Connect the signal cable to the VGA output of the graphics card on the computer.
C. Connect the audio cable to your computer.
D. Connect the power cord at the back of the monitor to an AC power socket. Please
make sure that the socket is not blocked or covered, so you can disconnect the unit
from AC supply if you need to. Your monitor is equipped with an automatic power supply for a voltage range from 100 to 240 Volt at a frequency of 50 to 60 Hz. Be sure that
your local power is within the supported range. If you are unsure, ask your electricity
supplier.
Power adaptor
Signal cable
Audio cable
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Software Installation
A. Microsoft® Windows® 95 / 98 / 2000
If you are using Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows 2000 as an operating system, you have to
set up the correct monitor driver.
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”
3. Double click the “Display” icon in the Control Panel.
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4. From the “Display Properties” window, select the “Settings” tab. Click the “Advanced
Properties” button in the bottom right corner.
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. When the next 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 “FP581s” from the list and press “OK” again.
10. You are now back at “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.
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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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".
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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.
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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 “FP581s” from the list and press “Next” again.
9. An “Insert Disk” dialogue box appears. Click “OK”, and then click “Skip File.”
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