Benq FP91GX, FP91GP User Manual

FP91GP/FP91GX LCD Color Monitor

19.0" LCD Panel Size User’s Manual

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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.

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.

Tab le of Contents

Getting started ......................................................................................................................4

Getting to know your monitor ............................................................................................ 5

Front View ...................................................................................................................5

Back View .....................................................................................................................5

How to install your monitor hardware ...............................................................................6

How to detach the stand base ........................................ 9

Getting the most from your BenQ monitor ...................................................................... 10

How to install the monitor on a new computer ......................................................11

How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer ..........................................12

How to install on Windows XP systems ...................................................................13

How to install on Windows 2000, ME, & 98 systems ..............................................15

How to complete the Windows Upgrade Device Driver Wizard ...........................16

How to adjust the screen resolution .................................................................................. 18

How to adjust the screen refresh rate ................................................................................ 19

How to set the picture optimization .................................................................................. 20

How to adjust your monitor ..............................................................................................21

A Look at the Control Panel .....................................................................................21

Hot Key Mode ...........................................................................................................22

Main Menu Mode ......................................................................................................22

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 30

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) .........................................................................30

Need More Help? .......................................................................................................31

Supported operating modes ............................................................................................... 32

Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 33

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

Quick Start Guide

CD-ROM

Power Cord

Signal Cable: D-Sub

Signal Cable: DVI-D (optional)

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Getting to know your monitor

Front View

Back View

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1. Power AC input jack

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2. DVI-D Connector

3. D-Sub Connector

How to install 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.

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.

Lay the screen face down on a flat clean padded surface.

Whilst holding the monitor firmly against the desk, pull the monitor stand arm upwards clear of the monitor.

Orient and align the stand base socket with the end of the stand arm, then push them together until they click and lock into place.

Gently attempt to pull them back apart to check that they have properly engaged.

Carefully lift the monitor, turn it over and place it upright on its stand on a flat even surface.

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.

Connect one end of the DVI-D cable to the monitor DVI-D socket and the other end to the DVI-D port on your computer. (optional)

The DVI-D format is used for direct digital connection

between source video and digital LCD monitors or projectors. The digital video signals produce a superior quality picture than analog video signals.

If you don’t have an appropriate DVI-D port on your computer, you can use the standard video D-Sub cable.

Connect the plug of the D-Sub cable (at the end without the ferrite filter) to the monitor D-Sub socket. Connect the other plug of the D-Sub cable (at the end with the ferrite filter) to the computer video D-Sub socket.

Tighten all finger screws to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use.

3. Connect the power cable to the monitor.

Plug one end of the power cord into the socket labelled ’POWER IN’ on the rear of the monitor. Do not connect the other end to a power point just yet.

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4. Route the cables via the loose bracket.

Release the cable retaining clip by squeezing the clip inwards as illustrated. Position the cables together and reinsert the clip over them to retain the cables neatly in place behind the monitor stand.

5. Connect-to and turn-on the power.

Plug the other end of the power cord into a power point and turn it on.

Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the front of the monitor.

Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Section 4: the monitor software.

Getting the most from your BenQ monitor to install

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How to detach the stand base

1. Prepare the monitor and area.

Turn off the monitor and the power before unplugging the power cable. Turn off the computer before unplugging the monitor signal cable.

Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your desk and placing a soft item like a towel on the desk for padding, before laying the screen face down on a flat clean padded surface.

2. Release the locking clip on one side of the stand base whilst pulling the edge of the base away from the stand arm.

3. Release the other locking clip to detach the stand base from the monitor stand arm.

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Getting the most from your BenQ monitor

How do I gain the most benefit from my new monitor?

To gain the most benefit from your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as provided on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM.

The circumstances under which you connect and install your BenQ LCD Monitor will determine which process you need to follow to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software. These circumstances relate to which version of Microsoft Windows you are using, and whether you are connecting the monitor and installing the software onto a new computer (without existing monitor driver software), or whether you are upgrading an existing installation (which already has existing monitor driver software) with a newer monitor.

In either case however, the very next time you turn on your computer (after connecting the monitor to your computer), Windows will automatically recognise the new (or different) hardware, and will launch its Found New Hardware wizard.

Follow the wizard instructions until it asks you to select a monitor model. At that point, click the Have Disk button, insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM and select the appropriate monitor model. Further details and step-by-step instructions for both an automatic (new) or upgrade (existing) installation follow. See:

• How to install the monitor on a new computer.

• How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer

If you require a User Name and Password to login to your Windows computer, you must be logged on as an Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group in order to install the monitor driver software. Furthermore, if your computer is connected to a network which has security access requirements, network policy settings may prevent you from installing software on your computer.

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How to install the monitor on a new computer

This instruction details the procedure for selecting and installing the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software on a new computer which has never had a monitor driver installed before. This instruction is only suitable for a computer which has never been used before, and for which the BenQ LCD Monitor is the first ever monitor to be connected to it.

If you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to an existing computer that has already had another monitor connected to it (and has monitor driver software installed), you should not be following these instructions. You should instead be following the instructions for How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer.

1. Follow the instructions in How to install your monitor hardware.

When Windows (2000 or later) starts, it will automatically detect the new monitor and launch the Found New Hardware Wizard. Follow the prompts until it displays the option to Install Hardware Device drivers.

2. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer.

3. Check Search for a suitable driver for my device option, and click Next.

4. Check the option for CD-ROM drives (uncheck all others) and click Next.

5. Look to confirm that the wizard has selected the correct name of your monitor as "BenQ FP91GP/FP91GX" and click Next.

6. Click Finish.

7. Restart the computer.

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