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42 Troubleshooting 

 

Need more help?

If your problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your place of purchase or 
e-mail us at: [email protected].

Faint shadow from the static image displayed is visible on the screen.

• Activate the power management function to let your computer and monitor go into a low 

power "sleep" mode when not actively in use.

• Use a screensaver to prevent the occurrence of image retention.

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 supply mains socket, the external power supply and the mains switch.

The image is distorted, flashes or flickers.

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.

You are running the monitor at its native resolution, but the image is still distorted.

Images from different input sources may appear distorted or stretched on the monitor running 

at its native resolution. To have the optimal display performance of each type of input sources, 

you can use the 

Display Mode

 function to set a proper aspect ratio for the input sources. See 

Display Mode

 on page 35

 

for details.

The image is displaced in one direction.

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.

The OSD controls are inaccessible.

To unlock the OSD controls when it is preset to be locked, press and hold any key for 10 

seconds. 

No sound can be heard from the connected external speakers.

• Remove your headphone (if the headphone is connected to the monitor).
• Check whether the headphone jack is properly connected.
• If the external speakers are USB-powered, check whether the USB connection is OK.
• Increase the volume (volume may be muted or too low) on the external speakers.

Summary of Contents for BL2205PT

Page 1: ...BL Series LCD Monitor User Manual...

Page 2: ...he above mentioned external factors Applicable for flicker free models only Power Safety The AC plug isolates this equipment from the AC supply The power supply cord serves as a power disconnect devic...

Page 3: ...Life corporate vision with the ultimate goal to achieve a low carbon society Besides meeting international regulatory requirement and standards pertaining to environmental management BenQ has spared...

Page 4: ...to install the monitor on a new computer 20 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 21 How to install on Windows 8 8 1 system 22 How to install on Windows 7 system 23 How to adjust your mo...

Page 5: ...have the following items If any are missing or damaged please contact the place of purchase for a replacement BenQ LCD Monitor Monitor Stand Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD ROM Power Cord Picture m...

Page 6: ...ct supplied for your region And the package contents may subject to change without prior notice For cables that are not supplied with your product you can purchase them separately Consider keeping the...

Page 7: ...7 Getting to know your monitor Getting to know your monitor Front view Back view 1 Control buttons 2 Power button 3 Cable clip 4 Kensington lock slot 3 1 4 2...

Page 8: ...8 Getting to know your monitor 5 Audio Line In 6 Headphone jack 7 DisplayPort socket 8 DVI D socket 9 D Sub socket 5 6 7 8 9...

Page 9: ...ection The following connection illustrations are for your reference only For cables that are not supplied with your product you can purchase them separately For detailed connection methods see page 1...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...f they are connected to two different PCs with appropriate video systems 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 socke...

Page 12: ...lity DVI D DP Good quality D Sub The video cables included in your package and the socket illustrations on the right may vary depending on the product supplied for your region Or 3 Connect the audio c...

Page 13: ...Picture may differ from product supplied for your region Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the monitor Turn on the computer too and follow the instructions in Getting the most from y...

Page 14: ...en 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...

Page 15: ...g hands on the upper or lower part of the height adjustable stand or at the bottom of the monitor as ascending or descending monitor might cause personal injuries Keep children out of reach of the mon...

Page 16: ...o the help document of your operating system for details 2 Fully extend the monitor and tilt it Gently lift the display up and extend it to the maximum extended position Then tilt the monitor The moni...

Page 17: ...are Viewing angle adjustment You may position the screen to the desired angle with the monitor tilt swivel and height adjustment functions Refer to the product specifications for details 4 Adjust the...

Page 18: ...ght of the monitor Refer to the product specifications for weight information Turn off the monitor and the power before disconnecting the cables from the LCD monitor 1 Remove the monitor stand Lay the...

Page 19: ...ng the monitor to your computer Windows will automatically recognize the new or different hardware and will launch its Found New Hardware wizard Follow the wizard instructions until it asks you to sel...

Page 20: ...launch the Found New Hardware Wizard Follow the prompts until it displays the option to Install Hardware Device Drivers 2 Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM into a CD drive on the computer 3 Check Se...

Page 21: ...e particular model monitor you have connected and letting Windows install the corresponding driver files from the CD You need only steer it in the right direction Windows has an Upgrade Device Driver...

Page 22: ...nd then the Properties button 5 Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button 6 Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM into a CD drive on the computer 7 In the Update Driver Software window select the...

Page 23: ...d the Update Driver button 6 Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM into a CD drive on the computer 7 In the Update Driver Software window select the option Browse my computer for driver software 8 Click...

Page 24: ...our monitor How to adjust your monitor The control panel No Name Description 1 Control keys Accesses the functions or menu items displayed on the screen right next to each key 2 Power key Turns the po...

Page 25: ...functions 3 Select Menu to access the main menu 4 In the main menu follow the icons next to the control keys to make adjustments or selection See Navigating the main menu on page 29 for details on the...

Page 26: ...he default settings see Customizing the hot keys on page 27 Enters sub menus Selects menu items Menu Activates the main menu Returns to the previous menu Exit Exits OSD menu OSD On Screen Display The...

Page 27: ...he noise disappears Customizing the hot keys The top 3 control keys also called custom keys perform as hot keys to provide direct access to pre defined functions You can change the default setting and...

Page 28: ...tures a picture mode that is suitable for reading e books and documents 1 Press any of the control keys to bring up the hot key menu and press Menu to access the main menu 2 Go to Picture Advanced and...

Page 29: ...that are not available will become grayed out And keys that are not available will be disabled and the corresponding OSD icons will disappear For models without certain functions their settings and r...

Page 30: ...then use or to select a menu item 4 Use or to make adjustments or use to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select 6 To exit the menu select Item Function Range Auto Adjustment Optimizes...

Page 31: ...input video signal See also Picture optimization on page 27 Not applicable to a digital input signal 0 to 100 Phase Adjusts the pixel clock phase timing to synchronize with the analog input video sign...

Page 32: ...ct a menu item 4 Use or to make adjustments or use to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select 6 To exit the menu select 50 Display Picture Picture Advanced Audio System Mode Standard No...

Page 33: ...he color tint of the image Go to the succeeding R red G green and B blue menus to change the settings Decreasing one or more of the colors will reduce their respective influence on the color tint of t...

Page 34: ...to the previous menu select 6 To exit the menu select Display Picture Picture Advanced Audio System Mode Standard Picture Mode Senseye Demo Dynamic Contrast Overscan Display Mode Color Format Standar...

Page 35: ...Contrast The function is to automatically detect the distribution of an input visual signal and then to create the optimal contrast 0 to 5 Overscan Slightly enlarges the input image Use this feature...

Page 36: ...if colors shown on the monitor screen do not display properly If the input source is DP color format is not selectable In other words Color Format is automatically set depending on the input video so...

Page 37: ...lect Menu from the hot key menu 2 Use or to select Audio 3 Select to go to a sub menu and then use or to select a menu item 4 Use or to make adjustments or use to make selection 5 To return to the pre...

Page 38: ...and related items will not appear on the menu 1 Select Menu from the hot key menu 2 Use or to select System 3 Select to go to a sub menu and then use or to select a menu item 4 Use or to make adjustme...

Page 39: ...nglish Fran ais Deutsch Italiano Espa ol Polski esky Magyar SiCG BiH CRO Rom n Nederlands Svenska Portugu s Display Time Adjusts the display time of the OSD menu 5 Sec 10 Sec 15 Sec 20 Sec 25 Sec 30 S...

Page 40: ...nitor controls to be sent via the software for remote diagnostics ON OFF DP Auto Switch When this function is activated DP port will be in the input auto select loop Otherwise DP can only be selected...

Page 41: ...seen One of several pixels is permanently black one or more pixels are permanently white one or more pixels are permanently red green blue or another color Clean the LCD screen Cycle power on off Thes...

Page 42: ...CD and then select the correct resolution refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions You are running the monitor at its native resolution but the image is still distorted Images fr...

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