LCD Monitor User Manual G615HDPL
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Table of Contents Copyright ..................................................................................................................................................2 Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................................2 Getting started ..........................................................................................................................................
1. 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 Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region) Signal Cable: D-Sub 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. AC power input jack 2.
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. 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.
2. Connect the PC video 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.
5. Connect-to and turn-on the power. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet and turn it on. Picture may differ from product supplied for your region. Turn on the monitor by pressing the power key. Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Section 4: Getting the most from your BenQ monitor on page 10 to install the monitor software. How to detach the stand base 1. Prepare the monitor and area. Turn off the monitor and the power before unplugging the power cable.
2. Press the locking clips to detach the monitor base from the monitor stand arm.
4. Getting the most from your BenQ 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.
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 for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Operating System (OS).
How to install on Windows 7 system (selected models only) 1. Open Display Properties. Go to Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu. Alternatively, right-click the desktop and select Personalize, Display, Devices and Printers, and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu. 2. Select Properties from the menu. 3. Click the Hardware tab. 4. Click Generic PnP Monitor, and then the Properties button. 5.
How to install on Windows Vista systems 1. Open Display Settings. Right-click the desktop and select Personalize from the popup menu. Select Display Settings from the Personalize appearance and sounds window. The Display Settings window will display. 2. Click the Advanced Settings button. The Generic PnP Monitor Properties window will display. 3. Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button. 4. Click Continue in the prompted User Account Control window. 5.
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.
5. Picture optimization The easiest way to obtain an optimal display from an analog (D-Sub) input is to use the AUTO key function. Press the AUTO key to optimize the currently displayed image to the screen. Please ensure that the connected graphic card on your computer is set to the native resolution of the monitor when you use the AUTO key function. If you wish, you can always adjust the screen geometric settings manually using geometry menu items.
6. How to adjust your monitor The control panel 1. “AUTO”: Adjust vertical position, phase, horizontal position and pixel clock automatically. 2. “MENU” key: Activate OSD main menu and return to the previous menu or exit OSD. 3. W /Mode key: For Left/Decrease adjustment. The key is the hot key for Mode. 4. X /Contrast/Brightness key: For Right/Increase adjustment. The key is the hot key for Brightness and Contrast. 5. “ENTER” key: Enter sub menus and select items. 6. “Power”: Turn the power on or off.
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 and Contrast hot keys Press the X key to display the Brightness and Contrast indicators. Further press the the W or X keys, then the ENTER key to select Brightness or Contrast. The X key will increase the level, while the W key will decrease the level. To exit, press the MENU key.
Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor. Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. Press the MENU key to display the following main OSD menu. 1 2 3 4 There are four main OSD menus: 1. Display 2. Picture 3. Picture Advanced 4.
Display menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. 1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu. 2. Press the W or X keys to select DISPLAY and then press the ENTER key to enter the menu. 3. Press the W or X keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that item. 4. Press the W or X keys to make adjustments or selections. 5.
Picture menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. 1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu. 2. Press the W or X keys to select PICTURE and then press the ENTER key to enter the menu. 3. Press the W or X keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that item. 4. Press the W or X keys to make adjustments or selections. 5.
Color - Press ENTER to enter the Color menu. Color Temperature Normal: Allows video and still photographs to be viewed with natural coloring. This is the factory default color. Bluish: Applies a cool tint to the image and is factory pre-set to the PC industry standard white color. Reddish: Applies a warm tint to the image and is factory pre-set to the news print standard white color. User Mode: The blend of the Red, Green and Blue primary colors can be altered to change the color tint of the image.
DynamicContrast (available when the Picture Mode is set to Movie, Game, or Photo) The function is to automatically detect the distribution of an input visual signal, and then to create the optimal contrast. The higher the level, the more detailed picture possible will be displayed. Press the ENTER key to select this option. Press the W or X keys to change the settings. 0 to 5 Activating DynamicContrast will disable Brightness and Contrast controls.
Picture Advanced menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. 1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu. 2. Press the W or X keys to select PICTURE ADVANCED and then press the ENTER key to enter the menu. 3. Press the W or X keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that item. 4. Press the W or X keys to make adjustments or selections. 5.
Senseye Demo (available when the Picture Mode is set to Movie, Game, or Photo) Display Mode Displays the preview of screen images under the selected mode from Picture Mode. The screen will be divided into two windows; the left window demonstrates images of Standard mode, while the right window presents the images under the specified mode. This feature is provided to allow aspect ratio’s other than 16:9 to be displayed without geometric distortion. Press the W or X keys to change the settings.
System menu Available menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are not available will become grayed out. 1. Press the MENU key to display the main menu. 2. Press the W or X keys to select SYSTEM and then press the ENTER key to enter the menu. 3. Press the W or X keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that item. 4. Press the W or X keys to make adjustments or selections. 5.
H. Position V. Position Display Time Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD menu. Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD menu. Adjusts the display time of Press the W or X keys to the OSD menu. change the settings. 0 to 100 0 to 100 • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 15 Sec. • 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 W or X keys to change the settings.
7. Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions (FAQ) The image is blurred: Read the instructions on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on the CD, 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.
Is the prompt on the display illuminated in orange? If the LED is illuminated in orange, the power management mode is active. Press any button 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 input jack, the external power adapter, and the mains switch.
