Benq VW2424H User Manual

VW2424H LCD Monitor User Manual

Copyright

Copyright © 2011 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

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.

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.

• A certified power supply cord has to be used with this equipment. The relevant national installation and/or equipment regulations shall be considered. A certified power supply cord not lighter than

ordinary polyvinyl chloride flexible cord according to IEC 60227 (designation H05VV-F 3G 0.75mm2

or H05VVH2-F2 3G 0.75mm

according to IEC 60245 (designation H05RR-F 3G 0.75mm2) shall be used." or the equivalent.

• For VW2424H, the power adapter is manufactured by FSP Group Inc. (FSP036-RAC), Darfon Electronics Corp. (BB02-B), and TPV(ADPC1245).

• Use only the power adapter supplied with your LCD Monitor. Use of another type of power adapter will result in malfunction and/or danger.

• Allow adequate ventilation around the adapter when using it to operate the device or charge the battery. Do not cover the power adapter with paper or other objects that will reduce cooling. Do not use the power adapter while it is inside a carrying case.

• Connect the power adapter to a proper power source.

) shall be used. Alternative a flexible cord be of synthetic rubber

• Do not attempt to service the power adapter. There are no service parts inside. Replace the unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture.

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.

BenQ ecoFACTS

BenQ has been dedicated to the design and development of greener product as part of its aspiration to realize the ideal of the "Bringing Enjoyment 'N Quality to Life" corporate vision with the ultimate goal to achieve a low-carbon society. Beside meeting international regulatory requirement and standards pertaining to environmental management, BenQ has spared no efforts in pushing our initiatives further to incorporate life cycle design in the aspects of material selection, manufacturing, packaging, transportation, using and disposal of the products. BenQ ecoFACTS label lists key eco-friendly design highlights of each product, hoping to ensure that consumers make informed green choices at purchase. Check out BenQ's CSR Website at http://csr.BenQ.com/ for more details on BenQ's environmental commitments and achievements.

Table of Contents

Copyright ...........................................................................................................................2

Disclaimer ..........................................................................................................................2

Power safety .......................................................................................................................2

Care and cleaning ..............................................................................................................3

Servicing ............................................................................................................................3

BenQ ecoFACTS ................................................................................................................3

Getting started ...................................................................................................................5

Getting to know your monitor .........................................................................................7

Front view .....................................................................................................................................................7

Back view ......................................................................................................................................................7

How to assemble your monitor hardware .......................................................................8

How to detach the stand base .............................................................................................................. 11

Getting the most from your BenQ monitor ..................................................................12

How to install the monitor on a new computer .............................................................................. 13

How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer ................................................................. 14

How to install on Windows 7 system ................................................................................................ 15

How to install on Windows Vista systems ........................................................................................16

Picture optimization .......................................................................................................17

How to adjust your monitor ..........................................................................................18

The control panel .................................................................................................................................... 18

Hot key mode ........................................................................................................................................... 19

Main menu mode ..................................................................................................................................... 20

Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................32

Need more help? ..................................................................................................................................... 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

Monitor Base

Quick Start Guide

CD-ROM

Power Adapter

Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied

for your region.)

Video Cable: D-Sub

5 Getting started

Video Cable: DVI-D (Optional accessory)

Video Cable: HDMI (Optional accessory)

Consider keeping the box and packaging in storage for use in the future when you may need to transport the monitor. The fitted foam packing is ideal for protecting the monitor during transport.

Always keep the product and accessories out of reach of small children.

6 Getting started

Getting to know your monitor

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Front view

1. Power button

2. Control buttons

Back view

3. DC Power Input jack

4. Headphone jack

5. D-Sub socket

6. DVI-D socket

7. HDMI socket

8. Lock switch

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How to assemble your monitor hardware

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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 un til 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.

Gently lay the screen face down on a flat clean padded surface.

While 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. Tighten the thumbscrew at the bottom of the monitor base as illustrated.

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.

Y ou should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources.

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2. Connect the PC video cable.

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

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

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

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

To Connect the HDMI Cable Connect the plug of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the monitor.

Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI port of a digital output device.

The video cables included in your package and the

socket illustrations on the right may vary depending on the product supplied for your region.

3. Connect the headphones.

You may connect headphones to the headphone jack found on the back side of the monitor.

4. Connect the power cable to the monitor and power outlet.

Plug one end of the power cord into the socket labeled ‘DC12V’ on the rear of the monitor. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn it on

Picture may differ from product supp lied fo r your regio n.

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5. Turn on the power.

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

Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in

Getting the most from your BenQ monitor on page 12 to

install the monitor software.

T o extend the service life of the product, we re commend that you use your computer's power management function.

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