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  Troubleshooting

9. Troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

The image is blurred:

Read the 

How to adjust the screen resolution on page 17

 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. Is the image now in focus? If not, optimize the image by 
working through the instructions in the 

How to adjust the screen refresh rate on page 18

 section It 

is normal for blurring to occur due to conduction losses in extension cables. You can minimize 
these losses by using an extension cable with better conduction quality or with a built-in booster.

Does the blurring only occur at resolutions lower than the native (maximum) resolution?

Read the 

How to adjust the screen resolution on page 17

 section. Select the native resolution.

Pixel errors can be 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.

These are pixels that are permanently on or off and is a natural defect that occurs in LCD 
technology.

The image has a faulty coloration:

It has a yellow, blue or pink appearance.

Select ENTER > PICTURE > Color > Reset Color, and then choose “Yes” in the “Caution” 
message box to reset the color settings to the factory defaults. 

If the image is still not correct and the OSD also has faulty coloration, this means one of the three 
primary colors is missing in the signal input. Now check the signal cable connectors. If any pin is 
bent or broken off, please contact your dealer to get necessary support.

No image can be seen:

Is the prompt on the display illuminated in green?

If the LED is illuminated in green and there is a message “Out of Range” on the screen, this means 
you are using a display mode that this monitor does not support, please change the setting to one 
of the supported mode. Please read “

Supported PC Timings on page 35

” section.

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?

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Summary of Contents for FP73GS

Page 1: ...Welcome FP73G S LCD Color Monitor 17 0 LCD Panel Size User Manual Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals...

Page 2: ...wer 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 t...

Page 3: ...ow to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 14 How to install on Windows Vista systems 15 How to install on Windows XP system 16 How to adjust the screen resolution 17 How to adjust the screen r...

Page 4: ...er 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 BenQ LCD Monit...

Page 5: ...5 Getting to know your monitor 2 Getting to know your monitor Front view Back view 1 AC power input jack 2 DVI D input socket 3 D Sub input socket Downloaded from ManualMonitor com Manuals...

Page 6: ...tor 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 W...

Page 7: ...ital LCD monitors or projectors The digital video signals produce a superior quality picture than analog video signals Connect the plug of the D Sub cable at the end without the ferrite filter to the...

Page 8: ...ehind the monitor stand 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...

Page 9: ...CD 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 a...

Page 10: ...power before disconnecting the cables from the LCD monitor 1 Remove the monitor base Lay the screen face down on a clean and well padded sur face Detach the monitor base as instructed in How to detac...

Page 11: ...lete the installation 1 Tilt the rear cover forward and insert the two tabs on the front edge into the recesses of the screw plate No tools are required 2 Position the two tabs on left side of the rea...

Page 12: ...turn on your computer after connecting the monitor to your computer Windows will automatically recognise the new or different hardware and will launch its Found New Hardware wizard Follow the wizard...

Page 13: ...e following these instructions You should instead be following the instructions for How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 1 Follow the instructions in How to assemble your monitor hardwar...

Page 14: ...as done no testing of this driver on other versions of Windows and cannot guarantee its operation on those systems Installing monitor driver software involves selecting an appropriate information file...

Page 15: ...k Continue in the prompted User Account Control window 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 S...

Page 16: ...e correct model is not currently shown you will need to continue with these instructions 5 Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button The Hardware Update Wizard will display Follow the wizard i...

Page 17: ...e and its initial resolution To take full advantage of LCD technology you should select the native resolution setting of 1280 x 1024 1 Open Display Properties and select the Settings tab You can open...

Page 18: ...e specification section of this User s Manual Supported PC Timings on page 35 You can choose 60 70 and 75 Hertz but not 72Hz for the native resolution of 1280 x 1024 1 Double click the Display icon in...

Page 19: ...test image utility which you can use to check for screen color grayscale and line gradient display 1 Run the test program auto exe from CD ROM You could also use any other image such as the desktop of...

Page 20: ...r Contrast 4 X Right key For Right Increase adjustment Right key is the hot key for Brightness 5 ENTER key Activate OSD enter sub menu select items and confirm selection 6 Power Turn the power on or o...

Page 21: ...et Color No PICTURE ADVANCED Picture Mode Standard Senseye Demo Movie Dynamics Photo sRGB ON OFF English French German Italian DVI Spanish SYSTEM Input D sub Polish Japanese OSD Settings Czech Traditi...

Page 22: ...her press the X key to increase or the W key to decrease the screen brightness and press the Exit key to exit Press the W key to display the Contrast indicator Further press the X key to increase or t...

Page 23: ...under OSD Settings for more details For more information on each menu please refer to the following pages Display menu on page 24 Picture menu on page 26 Picture Advanced menu on page 28 System menu...

Page 24: ...e W or X keys to make adjustments or selections 5 To return to the previous menu press the Exit button Item Function Operation Range Auto Adjustment Optimizes and adjusts the screen settings automatic...

Page 25: ...xel Clock 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 19 0 to 100 Phase Ad...

Page 26: ...s the degree of difference between darkness and lightness Press the X key to increase the contrast and press the W key to decrease the contrast 0 to 100 Sharpness Adjusts the clarity and visibility of...

Page 27: ...int 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 the W or X keys and the ENTER key to...

Page 28: ...ections 5 To return to the previous menu press the Exit button Item Function Operation Range Picture Mode Selects a picture mode that best suits the type of images shown on the screen Standard for bas...

Page 29: ...elected mode from Pic ture Mode The screen will be divided into two win dows the left window demonstrates images of Standard mode while the right window presents the images under the spec ified mode P...

Page 30: ...ER key to select that item 4 Press the W or X keys to make adjustments or selections 5 To return to the previous menu press the Exit button Item Function Operation Range Input Selects the D sub analog...

Page 31: ...n Italian Spanish Polish Japanese Czech Traditional Chinese Hungarian Simplified Chinese Serbo Croatian Romanian Dutch Russian Swedish Portuguese H Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD...

Page 32: ...15 seconds to enter the OSD Lock option and make changes Alternatively you may use the W or X keys to select OFF in the OSD Lock submenu from the OSD Settings menu and all OSD controls will be access...

Page 33: ...hese are pixels that are permanently on or off and is a natural defect that occurs in LCD technology The image has a faulty coloration It has a yellow blue or pink appearance Select ENTER PICTURE Colo...

Page 34: ...te and make adjustments based on these instructions The image is displaced in one direction Read the How to adjust the screen resolution on page 17 section and then select the correct resolution refre...

Page 35: ...ment function Incoming display mode Input timing Resolution Horizontal Frequency KHz Vertical Frequency Hz Pixel Frequency MHz Comment 640x350 31 47 P 70 08 N 25 17 DOS 720x400 31 47 N 70 08 P 28 32 D...

Page 36: ...ting 5 buttons and i key Contrast brightness vert hor image position phase pixel clock color balance color palette multiple language OSD OSD position status indicator input selection picture mode Sens...

Page 37: ...without ghosting The Response Time quoted for many LCD monitors is specific to transitions from black to white and back again it does not specify the time required to switch between the many gray lev...

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