Benq FP756s User Manual

FP756s LCD Color Monitor

17.0" (43.2 cm) LCD Panel Size User’s Manual

Welcome

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Disclaimer

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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.

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.

Table of contents

5 Getting started

6 Getting to know your Monitor

6 Front View

6 Back View (1)

7 Back View (2): Locations of plugs & sockets

8 How to install your monitor hardware

9 Detach the base

10 How to install your monitor’s software

37 Choosing the best picture resolution

39 How to choose the right Refresh Rate

41 How to set the Picture Optimization

42 How to adjust your Monitor

42 A Look at the Control Panel

42 Hot Key Mode

43 Main Menu Mode

50 Troubleshooting

50 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

51 Need More Help?

52 Supported operating modes

53 Specifications

3 Table of contents

4 Table of contents

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

5 Getting started

Getting to know your Monitor

Front View

Back View (1)

6 Getting to know your Monitor

Back View (2): Locations of plugs & sockets

Power AC input jack

7 Getting to know your Monitor

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. Pull the base all the way back. Do not insert your fingers into the seam between base and monitor while installing the display.

2. Place the monitor into the base plate until it locks into place. There will be a clicking sound.

3. i.> Connect the power cord to your monitor. ii.> Connect the signal cable to your monitor.

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4. i.> Connect power cord to an AC power socket. ii.> Connect the other end of signal cable to the signal connector of your computer.

Detach the base

Pull the clips back and detach the base plate.

9 How to install your monitor hardware

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 15.

Windows 2000, turn to page 20.

Windows ME, turn to page 27.

Windows XP, turn to page 33.

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 “FP756s” 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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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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