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  Getting the most from your BenQ monitor

Getting the most from your BenQ monitor

To gain the most benefit from your new BenQ LCD 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 recognize 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 either an automatic (new) or 
upgrade (existing) installation, see:

• 

How to install the monitor on a new computer on page 16

.

• 

How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer on page 17

.

• 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.

• To check the name of the purchased model, refer to the specification label on the back of the monitor.

Summary of Contents for GW2260

Page 1: ...LCD Monitor User Manual GW2260 GW2260E GW2260M GW2260HM GW2460 GW2460HM GW2760 GW2760HM...

Page 2: ...r 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...

Page 3: ...ds pertaining to environmental management BenQ has spared no efforts in pushing our initiatives further to incorporate life cycle design in the aspects of material selection manufacturing packaging tr...

Page 4: ...the monitor on an existing computer 17 How to install on Windows 8 system selected models only 18 How to install on Windows 7 system 19 How to install on Windows Vista systems 20 How to adjust your mo...

Page 5: ...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 Stand Monitor Base Quick Start Guide CD ROM Power Cord...

Page 6: ...onal accessory sold separately 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 mo...

Page 7: ...Back view 1 Control buttons 2 Power button 3 Release button 4 Input and output ports vary by model see Input and output ports on page 8 5 Kensington lock slot Above diagram may vary depending on the m...

Page 8: ...ng on your purchased model Check the Specification document on the provided CD for details Models with HDMI inputs 1 AC power input jack 2 Audio Line In 3 Headphone jack 4 HDMI socket 5 DVI D socket 6...

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: ...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 socket Connect the other end of t...

Page 11: ...DMI DVI D 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 3 Connect the audio cable fo...

Page 12: ...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 your BenQ mo...

Page 13: ...arranty Sliding or scraping the monitor around on your desk will scratch or damage the monitor surround and controls 2 Press the locking clips to detach the monitor base from the monitor stand arm Whi...

Page 14: ...face Ensure that the wall material is stable to support the weight of the monitor Turn off the monitor and the power before disconnecting the cables from the LCD monitor 1 Remove the monitor stand Lay...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...rdware Device Drivers 2 Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM into a CD drive on the computer 3 Check Search for a suitable driver for my device option and click Next 4 Check the option for CD ROM drives...

Page 17: ...ve 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 Wizard to automate the task and g...

Page 18: ...onitor and 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 se...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...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 Clic...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...icular 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 26 for details...

Page 23: ...els without speakers To change the default settings see Customizing the hot keys on page 24 Enters sub menus Selects menu items Menu Activates the main menu Returns to the previous menu Exit Exits OSD...

Page 24: ...e 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 25: ...monitor features 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...

Page 26: ...input sources functions and settings Menu options 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 more...

Page 27: ...nts or use to make selection 5 To return to the previous menu select 6 To exit the menu select 50 Auto Adjustment Input H Position V Position Pixel Clock Phase Display Picture Picture Advanced Audio S...

Page 28: ...input video signal See also Picture optimization on page 24 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 29: ...e 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 Normal Bluish Reddish User Define Brightness Contra...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...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 HDMI RGB PC Range Standard Movie Ga...

Page 32: ...aspect ratios other than 16 9 to be displayed without geometric distortion The options under Display Mode will be different depending on the input signal sources Depending on your selection of Pictur...

Page 33: ...e main menu HDMI RGB PC Range for models with HDMI inputs Determines the range of color scales Select an option that matches the RGB range setting on the connected HDMI device RGB 0 255 RGB 16 235 Ite...

Page 34: ...io 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 previous menu select 6 To exit the menu select Item Funct...

Page 35: ...lect 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 adjustments or use to make selection 5 To return to the pr...

Page 36: ...y time of the OSD menu 5 Sec 10 Sec 15 Sec 20 Sec 25 Sec 30 Sec OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor settings from being accidentally changed When this function is activated the OSD controls and hotkey o...

Page 37: ...l be in the input auto select loop Otherwise HDMI can only be selected by input select or by hot key ON OFF Auto Power Off Sets the time to power off the monitor automatically in power saving mode OFF...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...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...

Page 40: ...40 Troubleshooting Need more help If your problems remain after checking this manual please contact your place of purchase or e mail us at Support BenQ com...

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