FP93VW 19" Wide-Screen LCD Monitor User Manual Welcome
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Table of Contents Getting started ...................................................................................................................... 4 Getting to know your monitor ............................................................................................ 6 Front view ....................................................................................................................6 Back view ..............................................................................................
1. Getting started Your FP93VW will provide the optimal display performance of the video resolution standard of 1440 x 900. Please ensure that your graphic card supports the resolution of 1440 x 900. When unpacking please check you have the following items. If any are missing or damaged, please contact the place of purchase for a replacement.
Signal Cable: DVI-D (optional) 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.
2. Getting to know your monitor Front view Back view 1. Power AC input jack 2. DVI-D input socket 3.
Left-side view 1. Power 2. Enter 3. t / Brightness 4. u/ Contrast 5. Menu/Exit 6.
3. How to assemble 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. 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 down on a flat clean padded surface.
2. Connect the PC video cable. Either Do not use both DVI-D cable and D-Sub cable on the same PC. The only case in which both cables can be used is if they are connected to two different PCs with appropriate video systems. 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.
Alternatively, you may release the cable retaining clip by squeezing the clip inwards as illustrated. In case you intend to store your monitor when not in use, please keep the cable retaining clip somewhere safe for future storage. Position the cables together and route them through the hole in the monitor stand. 5. Connect the power cable to a wall power outlet and press Power on the monitor. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn it on.
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. 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.
4. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most benefit from your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, you should set the graphics card to the native resolution of 1440 x 900 at first, and then you may start to 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.
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.
How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on your Microsoft Windows computer. It is currently tested as compatible (and recommended only) for Windows 2000 and Windows XP Operating System (OS).
How to install on Windows XP system 1. Open Display Properties. The quickest shortcut to Display Properties is through the Windows desktop. Right-click the desktop and select Properties from the popup menu. Alternatively, the Windows menu to Display Properties is located in Control Panel. In Windows XP version, Control Panel is located directly under the main Start menu item. The menu options displayed will depend upon which type of view is selected for your system.
How to install on Windows 2000 system You do not need to follow this instruction if you are installing onto a computer which has a Windows XP (or later) version system. In that case, see the instructions at How to install on Windows XP system on page 15. 1. Open Display Properties. The quickest shortcut to Display Properties is through the Windows desktop. Right-click the desktop and select Properties from the popup menu. Alternatively, the Windows menu to Display Properties is located in Control Panel.
How to complete the Windows Upgrade Device Driver Wizard 1. Load the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM which came with your monitor. Insert the CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer you attached the monitor to. The autorun User’s Guide language selection page will display in your web browser. You can select a language and view the online version of this manual from the next window. You could then print it out for reference if you wish to work off-line.
5. How to adjust the screen resolution Due to the nature of liquid crystal display (LCD) technology, the picture resolution is always fixed. The best possible picture for your FP93VW is achieved with a resolution of 1440 x 900. This is called “Native Resolution” or maximal resolution – that is, the clearest picture. Lower resolutions are displayed on a full screen through an interpolation circuit.
6. How to adjust the screen refresh rate You don’t have to choose the highest possible refresh rate on an LCD display, because it is not technically possible for an LCD display to flicker. The best results are obtained by using the factory modes already set in your computer. There is a table with the factory modes in the specification section of this User Manual: Supported PC Timings on page 33 You can choose 60 Hertz for the native resolution of 1440 x 900. 1.
7. Picture optimization The easiest way to obtain an optimal display from an analog (D-Sub) input is to use the i key function. Press the i key to optimize the currently displayed image to the screen. When you connect a digital video output using a digital (DVI) cable to your monitor, the i key and the Auto Adjustment function will be disabled, because the monitor will automatically display the best image.
8. How to adjust your monitor The control pane 1. “Power”: Turn the power on or off. 2. “Enter” key: Enter sub menus and select items. The key is also the hot key for Input. 3. t (Up) key: For Up/Increase adjustment. The key is also the hot key for Brightness. 4. u (Down) key: For Down/Decrease adjustment. The key is also the hot key for Contrast. 5. “Menu/Exit” key: Activate OSD main menu and return to the previous menu or exit OSD. 6.
On Screen Display (OSD) menu structure DISPLAY Auto Adjustment H. Position V. Position Pixel Clock Phase PICTURE Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color SYSTEM Input Normal Bluish Reddish MAC STD. User Mode Reset Color DVI D-sub OSD Settings Information Language Reset All H. Position V.
Hot key mode The monitor keys perform as hotkeys to provide direct access to particular functions whenever the menu isn't currently displaying on-screen. Brightness hot key Press the t key to display the Brightness indicator. Further press the t key to increase or the u key to decrease the screen brightness, and press the Menu/Exit key to leave. Contrast hot key Press the u key to display the Contrast indicator.
Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor. Press the Menu/Exit key to display the following main OSD menu. 1 2 3 There are three main OSD menus: 1. DISPLAY 2. PICTURE 3. SYSTEM Use the t (Up) or u (Down) keys to highlight a menu item, and press the Enter key to enter the Menu item settings. There are 14 different menu languages, see “Language on page 29” under “OSD Settings” for more details.
DISPLAY menu 1. Press the Menu/Exit key to display the main menu. 2. Press the t or u keys to select DISPLAY and then press the Enter key to enter the menu. 3. Press the t or u keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the Enter key to select that item. 4. Press the t or u keys to make adjustments or selections. 5. To return to the previous menu, press the Menu/Exit button. Item Auto Adjustment Function Optimizes and adjusts the screen settings automatically for you.
H. Position V. Position Pixel Clock Adjusts the horizontal position of the screen image. Adjusts the vertical position of the screen image. Adjusts the pixel clock frequency timing to synchronize with the analog input video signal. Not applicable to a digital input signal. See also: Picture optimization on page 20 Phase Adjusts the pixel clock phase timing to synchronize with the analog input video signal. Not applicable to a digital input signal.
PICTURE menu 1. Press the Menu/Exit key to display the main menu. 2. Press the t or u keys to select PICTURE and then press the Enter key to enter the menu. 3. Press the t or u keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the Enter key to select that item. 4. Press the t or u keys to make adjustments or selections. 5. To return to the previous menu, press the Menu/Exit button. Item Function Operation Range Brightness Adjusts the balance between light and dark shades.
Normal Bluish Reddish Allows video and still photographs to be viewed with natural coloring. This is the factory default color. Applies a cool tint to the image and is factory pre-set to the PC industry standard white color. Applies a warm tint to the image and is factory pre-set to the news print standard white color. Applies standard gamma setting (1.8) and color MAC STD. temperature (6500K) to images and video files while using Macs. Tailors the image color tint.
SYSTEM menu 1. Press the Menu/Exit key to display the main menu. 2. Press the t or u keys to select SYSTEM and then press the Enter key to enter the menu. 3. Press the t or u keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the Enter key to select that item. 4. Press the t or u keys to make adjustments or selections. 5. To return to the previous menu, press the Menu/Exit button. Item Function Operation Selects the D-sub (analog) or DVI (digital) input.
H. Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD menu. 0 to 100 V. Position Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD menu. 0 to 100 Press the t or u keys to adjust the value. Display Time • 5 sec. • 10 sec. • 15 sec. Adjusts the display time of the OSD menu. • 20 sec. • 25 sec. OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor settings from being accidentally changed. When this function is activated, the OSD controls and hotkey operations will be disabled. Press the t or u keys to change the settings.
9. Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions (FAQ) The image is blurred: Read the How to adjust the screen resolution on page 18 section, and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions. How do you use a VGA extension cable? Remove the extension cable for the test.
The image is distorted, flashes or flickers: Read the How to adjust the screen resolution on page 18 section and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions. The image is displaced in one direction: Read the How to adjust the screen resolution on page 18 section and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions.
10. Supported PC Timings Resolution 640 x 350 720 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 832 x 624 848 x 480 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1152 x 870 1152 x 900 1152 x 900 1280 x 720 1280 x 768 1280 x 768 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1360 x 768 1440 x 900 1440 x 900 Incoming display mode (Input timing) Horizontal Vertical Pixel Frequency (KHz) Frequency (Hz) Frequency (MHz) 31.47 70.08 25.17 31.47 70.08 28.32 31.
11. Specifications Model FP93VW Display type 19.0”, active, TFT Viewable diagonal 480 mm Native (maximum) resolution 1,440 x 900 Colors 16.2 million Contrast / Brightness 700:1 / 300 cd/m2 Response time 5 ms Viewing angle (left/right, up/down) 150, 140 (CR=10) Line frequency 170, 160 (CR=5) 31 - 81 kHz Multi- frequency monitor Image frequency Image diagnostics 50 - 76 Hz modes within these parameters Digital, OSD Technology, i key (automatic image setting) Controls 5 buttons and i key.
Operating voltage Automatic switched mode power supply, 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz Dimensions (H x W x D) 404.4 x 453 x 249.79 mm Weight 6.
