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  Getting the most from your BenQ monitor

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. 
These circumstances relate to which version of Microsoft Windows you are using, and whether 
you are connecting the monitor and installing the software onto a new computer (without existing 
monitor driver software), or whether you are upgrading an existing installation (which already has 
existing monitor driver software) with a newer monitor. 

In either case however, the very next time you 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 instructions until it asks you to select a monitor model. At that point, click the 
Have Disk button, insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM and select the appropriate monitor 
model. Further details and step-by-step instructions for both an automatic (new) or upgrade 
(existing) installation follow. See:

How to install the monitor on a new computer on page 12

How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer on page 13

 

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. 

Summary of Contents for G2222HD

Page 1: ...Welcome G2222HD G2222HDA LCD Monitor User Manual ...

Page 2: ...m the AC supply The power 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 type of power indicated on the marked label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company Care And Cleaning Cleaning Always unplug ...

Page 3: ...ng the most from your BenQ monitor 11 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 13 How to install on Windows 7 system 14 How to install on Windows Vista systems 15 How to install on Windows XP system 16 Picture optimization 17 How to adjust your monitor 18 The control panel 18 Hot key mode 19 Main menu mode 20 Troubleshooting 30 Frequently asked questions FAQ 30 Need more help 31 ...

Page 4: ...heck 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 ...

Page 5: ...nd 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 Signal Cable DVI D optional accessory for models with DVI inputs sold separately ...

Page 6: ...6 Getting to know your monitor 2 Getting to know your monitor Front view Back view 1 AC power input jack 2 DVI D input jack Analog only models do not have the DVI D input jack 3 D Sub input jack ...

Page 7: ...trols 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 face down on a flat clean padded surface While holding the monitor firmly against the desk pull the monitor stand arm upwards clear of the monitor Orient and align the stand base socket with the end of the stand arm then...

Page 8: ...ed for direct digital connection between source video and digital 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 monitor D Sub jack Connect the other plug of the D Sub cable at the end with the ferrite filter to the computer video D Sub jack Tighten al...

Page 9: ...o retain the cables neatly in place behind 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 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 11 to install t...

Page 10: ...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 Protect the monitor and screen by clearing a flat open area on your desk and placing a soft item like a towel on the desk for padding before laying the screen face down on a...

Page 11: ...the very next time you 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 instructions until it asks you to select a monitor model At that point click the Have Disk button insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM and select the appropriate monitor model Furt...

Page 12: ...are installed you should not be 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 hardware on page 7 When Windows starts it will automatically detect the new monitor and launch the Found New Hardware Wizard Follow the prompts until it displays the option to I...

Page 13: ...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 inf on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM for the 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 Window...

Page 14: ...ver button 5 Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM into a CD drive on the computer 6 In the Update Driver Software window select the option Browse my computer for driver software 7 Click Browse and navigate to the following directory d BenQ_LCD Driver where d is the drive letter designator for the CD ROM drive The drive letter for your CD drive may differ from the example above depending upon your sy...

Page 15: ... 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 option Browse my computer for driver software 8 Click Browse and navigate to the following directory d BenQ_LCD Driver where d is the drive letter designator for the CD ROM drive The drive letter for your CD drive may differ from the example above dep...

Page 16: ...er drivers are already installed and you need do nothing further Cancel out of these property windows However if BenQ is not listed as the manufacturer or the 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 instructions noting the steps below 6 Insert...

Page 17: ...s provided a screen 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 your operating system However we recommend that you use auto exe As you run auto exe a test pattern displays 2 Press the AUTO key on the monitor 3 Press the MENU key to access the...

Page 18: ...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 For models with DVI inputs this key is also the hot key for Input 6 Power Turn the power on or off OSD On Screen Display The hot keys will display a graduated scale for adjusting the value of that setting and will only operate while the OSD menu is n...

Page 19: ...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 Press the W key continually to switch between the 5 modes for the main window including Standard Movie Dynamics Photo and sRGB The setting will take effect immediately See also Picture Mode on page 25 Press the ENTER key ...

Page 20: ...d to your region see Language on page 28 under OSD Settings for more details For more information on each menu please refer to the following pages Display menu on page 21 Picture menu on page 23 Picture Advanced menu on page 25 System menu on page 27 There are four main OSD menus 1 Display 2 Picture 3 Picture Advanced 4 System Use the W left or X right keys to highlight a menu item and press the E...

Page 21: ...that item 4 Press the W or X keys to make adjustments or selections 5 To return to the previous menu press the MENU key Item Function Operation Range Auto Adjustment Optimizes and adjusts the screen settings automatically for you The AUTO key is a hot key for this function When you connect a digital video output using a digital DVI cable to your monitor the AUTO key and the Auto Adjustment functio...

Page 22: ...reen image 0 to 100 Pixel 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 17 0 to 100 Phase Adjusts the pixel clock phase timing to synchronize with the analog input video signal Not applicable to a digital input signal See also Picture optimization on page 17 0 to 63 ...

Page 23: ...light and dark shades The function is not available for use when DynamicContrast is on Press the X key to increase the brightness and press the W key to decrease the brightness 0 to 100 Contrast Adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness The function is not available for use when DynamicContrast is on Press the X key to increase the contrast and press the W key to decrease the...

Page 24: ...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 select Red Green or Blue Then use the W or X keys to make the color adjustments Red 0 to 100 Green 0 to 100 Blue 0 to 100 Reset Color Resets the User Mode custom color settings to the factory defaults Press the W or X keys to change the settings YES NO P...

Page 25: ...ke adjustments or selections 5 To return to the previous menu press the MENU key Item Function Operation Range Picture Mode Selects a picture mode that best suits the type of images shown on the screen Standard for basic PC application Movie for viewing videos Dynamics for viewing landscape specific videos and playing games Photo for viewing still images sRGB for better color matching representati...

Page 26: ... images under the specified mode Press the W or X keys to change the settings ON OFF Display Mode This feature is provided to allow aspect ratio s other than 16 9 to be displayed without geometric distortion Full Scales the input image to fill the screen Ideal for 16 9 aspect images Aspect The input image is displayed without geo metric distortion filling as much of the display as possible Aspect ...

Page 27: ... and then press the ENTER 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 MENU key Item Function Operation Range Input Selects the D sub analog or DVI digital input Use this to change the input to that appropriate to your video cable connection type Analog only models do not have the Input function Press the W or X keys t...

Page 28: ...on English French German Italian Spanish Polish Czech Hungarian Serbo Croatian Romanian Dutch Russian Swedish Portuguese Japanese Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese H Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD menu Press the W or X keys to change the settings 0 to 100 V Position Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD menu 0 to 100 Display Time Adjusts the display time of the OSD men...

Page 29: ...t to be locked press and hold the MENU key for 15 seconds to enter the OSD Lock option and make changes Alternatively you may use the W or X keys to select NO in the OSD Lock submenu from the OSD Settings menu and all OSD controls will be accessible YES NO Press MENU to leave the OSD Settings menu DDC CI Allows the monitor settings to be set through the software on the PC Press the ENTER key to se...

Page 30: ...her 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 MENU 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...

Page 31: ...erent 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 26 for details The image is displaced in one direction Read the instructions on the link Adjusting the Screen Reso...

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