FP241W 24" 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) ..........................................................................................
1. Getting started Your FP241W will provide the optimal display performance of the video resolution standard of 1920 x 1200. Please ensure that your graphic card supports the resolution of 1920 x 1200. 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: D-Sub Signal Cable: DVI-D (optional) USB cable Web Camera Unit (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) 1. USB device port for optional Web cam unit 2. USB device ports for connection to built-in USB hub 3. Cable holder 4.
Back view (2): locations of plugs & sockets 1. Power AC input connector 5. Component input connector 2. DVI-D input connector 6. Composite input connector 3. HDMI input connector 7. S-Video input connector 4. D-Sub input connector 8. USB hub socket for connection to computer USB port Right-side view 1. Power 5. MENU / EXIT 2. ENTER / PIP 6. Mode 3. t / Brightness 7. Input / Swap 4. u/ Contrast 8. i key For more information about these keys, please refer to The control panel on page 27.
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. Unpack the package and place the monitor stand firmly. 2. Attach the monitor to the stand until it locks. Align the grooves on back of the monitor against the tabs on the monitor stand, and then push the monitor forward until you hear a clicking sound. 3. Fully extend and tilt the monitor to rotate it.
Then tilt the monitor. To avoid the edge of the LCD display hitting the monitor base surface while it is being rotated, do tilt and extend the monitor to the highest position before you start to rotate the display. Rotate the monitor 90 degrees counter-clockwise (from the rear side) as illustrated. To use the monitor in a vertical (portrait) orientation, see Rotating the monitor (optional) on page 13 for more information.
4. 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.
6. 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 an electric outlet just yet. 7. Rotate the monitor back. Rotate the monitor 90 degrees clockwise (from the rear side) as illustrated, and adjust the monitor to a desired angle. You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources. 8. Route the cables via the cable holder.
9. Turn on the power. Connect the other end of power cable to the nearby electric outlet. Picture may differ from product supplied for your region. Turn on the monitor by pressing the power key located at the top of the row of keys on the right edge of the monitor. Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Section 4: Getting the most from your BenQ monitor on page 16 to install the monitor software.
To adjust the monitor angle For comfortable viewing of images on the screen, you may not only tilt the monitor upward to 20 degrees and downward to -5 degrees, but also swivel the monitor to 45 degrees on either left or right direction. Rotating the monitor (optional) Your LCD monitor also supports portrait viewing orientation, allowing you to fit your specific desktop application without needing to scroll down.
To rotate the display 1. Fully extend the monitor and tilt it. Gently lift the display up and extend the stand to the maximum extended position. If the monitor is locked at the lowest position, you have to press Lock down / release button on the bottom rear of stand to extend the stand to the maximum extended position. The stand should be vertically extended to allow the monitor to rotate from landscape to portrait mode. Then tilt the monitor. 2. Rotate the monitor 90 degrees clockwise as illustrated.
3. Adjust the monitor to the desired viewing angle.
4. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor Monitors and USB hubs Your BenQ FP241W LCD Monitor is a modern state-of-the-art device. It not only utilizes the latest LCD display technology currently available – it contains a built-in 3 port USB 2.0 hub. Using only one USB 2.0 port on your computer (freeing the others up for other uses), the built-in hub provides close, handy, easy-to-use access for your USB devices.
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.
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 20. 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.
This will close the Display Properties window, and if you made any changes to the screen resolution, Windows 2000 will prompt you for confirmation to effect the changes, and further confirmation to accept the changes. Click OK and Yes respectively.
5. How to adjust the screen resolution Due to the nature of liquid crystal display (LCD) technology, the screen resolution is always fixed. The best possible picture for your FP241W is achieved with a resolution of 1920 x 1200. 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 44 You can choose 60, 70 and 75 Hertz, (but not 72Hz) for the native resolution of 1920 x 1200. 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 panel 1. “Power”: Turn the power on or off. 2. “ENTER/PIP” key: Enter sub menus and select items. The key is also the hot key for activating the PIP (Picture-in-Picture) function and selecting a video input source for the PIP window. 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.
On Screen Display (OSD) menu structure DISPLAY PICTURE PICTURE ADVANCED Auto Adjustment H. Position V. Position Pixel Clock Phase Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Normal Bluish Reddish User Mode Reset Color Picture Mode Standard Senseye Demo Movie Dynamics Photo Red Green Blue Yes No ON OFF PIP Input Size H. Position V.
Hot key mode The monitor keys perform as hot keys 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 key to exit. Contrast hot key Press the u key to display the Contrast indicator.
• If the input source of the main window is from the computer graphic/PC video signals (D-sub, DVI, HDMI, or Component), you will cycle through the following messages indicating the video input sources for the PIP window. PIP off and Exit • If the input source of the main window is from the video signals (Composite or S-video), you will cycle through the following messages indicating the computer graphic/PC video signals for the PIP window.
Input /Swap hot key Press the Input/Swap key continually to select an input source for the main window or swap the input signals between the main window and the PIP window when the PIP function is activated. To specify the input source, release the key when you see the message of the preferred input source, which will be lasting for around 3 seconds. The setting will take effect immediately. • When the PIP function is OFF, select between the computer graphic/PC video input sources and video input sources.
Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor. Press the MENU key to display the following main OSD menu. 1 2 3 4 5 There are 5 main OSD menus: 1. Display 2. Picture 3. Picture Advanced 4. PIP (Picture in Picture) 5. 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 28” under “OSD Settings” for more details.
Display menu 1. Press the MENU 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 key. The current picture mode is displayed in the top right corner of the main menu.
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. 0 to 100 0 to 100 0 to 100 Press the t or u keys to adjust the value. See also: Picture optimization on page 26 Phase Adjusts the pixel clock phase timing to synchronize with the analog input video signal.
Picture menu 1. Press the MENU 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 key. Item Brightness Function Adjusts the balance between light and dark shades.
User Mode Tailors the image color tint. The blend of the Red, Green and Blue primary colors can be altered to change the color tint of the image. The default start setting is 50. Decreasing one or more of the colors will reduce their respective influence on the color tint of the image. e.g. if you reduce the Blue level the image will gradually take on a yellowish tint. If you reduce Green, the image will become a magenta tint. Press MENU to leave Color menu.
Picture Advanced menu 1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu. 2. Press the t or u keys to select PICTURE ADVANCED 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 key.
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) menu 1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu. 2. Press the t or u keys to select PIP 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 key. Item Input Function Selects the video input for PIP viewing window.
Contrast Sharpness Adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness of the images in the PIP window. Adjusts the clarity and visibility of the edges of the subjects in the images displayed in the PIP window. Press the t key to increase the contrast and press the u key to decrease the contrast. 0 to 100 Press the t key to improve the crispness of the display and press the u key to have softness effect on the display.
System menu 1. Press the MENU 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 key. Item Input Function Selects the video input for the main window.
Language Sets the OSD menu language. Press the t or u keys to adjust the value. • English • French • German • Italian • Spanish The language options displayed on your OSD may differ from those shown on the right, depending on the product supplied in your region. • Polish/ Japanese • Czech/ Traditional Chinese • Hungarian/ Simplified Chinese • Serbo-Croatian • Romanian • Dutch • Russian • Swedish H. Position V. Position Display Time Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD menu.
9. Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions (FAQ) The image is blurred: Read the How to adjust the screen resolution on page 24 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.
If the LED is illuminated in orange, the power management mode is active. Press any key on the computer keyboard or move the mouse. If that does not help, check the signal cable connectors. If any pin is bent or broken off, please contact your dealer to get necessary support. Is the prompt on the display not illuminated at all? Check the power supply mains socket, the external power supply and the mains switch.
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 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 960 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1200 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 31.47 60.00 25.18 35.00 67.00 30.24 37.86 72.80 31.50 37.
11. Specifications Model FP241W Display type 24.0”, active, TFT Viewable diagonal 611.32 mm Native (maximum) resolution 1,920 x 1200 Colors 16.7 million Contrast / Brightness 1000:1 / 500 cd/m2 Response time* 16 ms 6 ms (GTG*) Viewing angle (left/right, up/down) Line frequency 178, 178 (CR>10) 30 - 82 kHz Multi- frequency monitor Image frequency Image diagnostics 56 - 76 Hz modes within these parameters Digital, OSD Technology, i key (automatic image setting) Controls 7 keys and i key.
Operating voltage Automatic switched mode power supply, 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz Tilt (down/up) -5° ~ +20 ° Swivel (left/right) 45°/45° Height adjustment 150 mm Pivot 0° ~ 90 ° clockwise Dimensions (H x W x D) 567 x 474.2 x 248.4 mm Weight 10.6 kg BenQ Web Camera Accessories *Response Time: The time it takes to switch a pixel off and then on and then off again (or from black to white and back to black). A low response time is desirable for the display of moving images without ghosting.
