Benq T701 User Manual

T701

LCD Color Monitor

LCD Color MonitorLCD Color Monitor

17.0" (43.2 cm) LCD Panel Size

17.0" (43.2 cm) LCD Panel Size17.0" (43.2 cm) LCD Panel Size

User’s Manual

User’s ManualUser’s Manual

Welcome

CopyrightCopyright

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Copyright © 2003 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

DisclaimerDisclaimer

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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.

Please follow these safety instructions for best

Please follow these safety instructions for best Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for your monitor

performance, and long life for your monitor

performance, and long life for your monitorperformance, and long life for your monitor

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Power Safety

Power SafetyPower Safety

The AC plug isolates this equipment from the AC supply.

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The power supply cord serves as a power disconnect device for pluggable equipment. The socket

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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

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not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

Care And Cleaning

Care And CleaningCare And Cleaning

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Cleaning. Always unplug your monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning. Clean the LCD

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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

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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

ServicingServicing

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Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to

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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

Table of contentsTable of contents

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5555 Getting started

Getting started

Getting startedGetting started

6666 Getting to know your Monitor

Getting to know your Monitor

Getting to know your MonitorGetting to know your Monitor

6 Front View

6 Back View (1)

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

8888 How to install your monitor hardware

How to install your monitor hardware

How to install your monitor hardwareHow to install your monitor hardware

9 Detach the base

10 How to install your monitor’s software

How to install your monitor’s software

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How to install your monitor’s softwareHow to install your monitor’s software

37 Choosing the best picture resolution

Choosing the best picture resolution

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Choosing the best picture resolutionChoosing the best picture resolution

39 How to choose the right Refresh Rate

How to choose the right Refresh Rate

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How to choose the right Refresh RateHow to choose the right Refresh Rate

41 How to set the Picture Optimization

How to set the Picture Optimization

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How to set the Picture OptimizationHow to set the Picture Optimization

42 How to adjust your Monitor

How to adjust your Monitor

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How to adjust your MonitorHow to adjust your Monitor

42 A Look at the Control Panel

42 Hot Key Mode

43 Main Menu Mode

50 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

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TroubleshootingTroubleshooting

50 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

51 Need More Help?

52 Supported operating modes

Supported operating modes

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Supported operating modesSupported operating modes

53 Specifications

Specifications

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SpecificationsSpecifications

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4 Table of contents

Getting started

Getting startedGetting 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

Quick Start Guide

CD-ROM Disk

Power cord

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Getting to know your Monitor

Getting to know your MonitorGetting to know your Monitor

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Front View

Front ViewFront View

Back View (1)

Back View (1)Back View (1)

6 Getting to know your Monitor

Back View (2): Locations of plugs & sockets

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

7 Getting to know your Monitor

How to install your monitor hardware

How to install your monitor hardwareHow to install your monitor hardware

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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

fingers into the seam between base and monitor

fingers into the seam between base and monitor fingers into the seam between base and monitor while installing the display.

while installing the display.

while installing the display. while installing the display.

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

Do not insert your

Do not insert your Do not insert your

3. Connect the power cord 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

Detach the baseDetach the base

Pull the clip back and detach the base plate.

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How to install your monitor’s software

How to install your monitor’s softwareHow to install your monitor’s software

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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.

Windows 95. The first time you start Windows with a new monitor, the system will detect it and

Windows 95.Windows 95. automatically install the driver for plug and play displays. To install the current driver from CD, proceed as follows:

1. Insert “BenQ LCD Monitor

2. Click “Start

BenQ LCD Monitor” CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Driver.

BenQ LCD MonitorBenQ LCD Monitor

Start” then “Settings

StartStart

Settings”.

SettingsSettings

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3. Double click the “Display

Display” icon in the Control Panel.

DisplayDisplay

4. From the “Display properties

Display properties” window, select the “Settings

Display propertiesDisplay properties

the bottom right corner.

Settings” tab. Click the “Advanced...

SettingsSettings

Advanced...” button in

Advanced...Advanced...

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5. Select the “Monitor

Monitor” tab. Click the “Change

MonitorMonitor

Change” button in the top right corner.

ChangeChange

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6. Now click the “Have Disk “Browse

Browse” button.

BrowseBrowse

Have Disk” button in the bottom right corner. Another window appears. Select the

Have DiskHave Disk

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 located there. Press “OK

OK” and the window closes.

OKOK

Drivers” folder. The current driver files are

DriversDrivers

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9. By pressing “OK

OK” again in the next window you will be given a list of compatible devices. Select

OKOK

"T701” from the list and press “OK

OK” again.

OKOK

10. Now you are back to “Advanced Display Properties confirm the following messages with “Yes completed. You can close “Display Properties

Advanced Display Properties”. Close this window by clicking “OK

Advanced Display PropertiesAdvanced Display Properties

Yes”. Click “OK

Ye sYe s

Display Properties”.

Display PropertiesDisplay Properties

OK” and “Yes

OKOK

Yes” again. The installation is now

Ye sYe s

OK” and

OKOK

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Windows 98.

Windows 98. To manually install or update the driver, perform the following steps:

Windows 98.Windows 98.

1. Open the control panel and double-click “Display

2. From the “Display Properties

Display Properties” window, select the “Settings

Display PropertiesDisplay Properties

Display” icon.

DisplayDisplay

the bottom right corner.

Settings” tab. Click the “Advanced...

SettingsSettings

Advanced...” button in

Advanced...Advanced...

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3. Select the “Monitor

Monitor” tab. Click the “Change

MonitorMonitor

Change” button in the top right corner.

ChangeChange

4. The “Update Device Driver Wizard

Update Device Driver Wizard” opens. Confirm by clicking “Next

Update Device Driver WizardUpdate Device Driver Wizard

Next”.

NextNext

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5. Select “Display a list of all drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want. press “Next

Display a list of all drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want.” and

Display a list of all drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want.Display a list of all drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want.

Next”.

NextNext

6. Now click the “Have Disk “Browse

Browse” button.

BrowseBrowse

Have Disk” button in the bottom right corner. Another window appears. Select the

Have DiskHave Disk

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