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T71W (ET-0004-L)
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 Wide-Screen LCD Monitor

User Manual 

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Summary of Contents for T71W ET-0004-L

Page 1: ...T71W ET 0004 L 17 Wide Screen LCD Monitor User Manual Welcome ...

Page 2: ...eset modes 6 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 7 How to install the monitor on a new computer 8 How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer 9 How to install on Windows XP system 10 How to install on Windows 2000 system 11 How to complete the Windows Upgrade Device Driver Wizard 12 Power saving 14 DDC 14 User controls 15 Troubleshooting 18 Specification 19 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ...displaying crispand vibrant color graphicswithVGA SVGA XGA SXGA non interlaced WXGA andmost Macintosh compatible color video cards The monitorisable to properlyfunction evenincaseof upgrade videocardsor software because of the wide auto scanning compatibility range without requiring to buy a new monitor The internal microprocessor digitally controls auto scanning For horizontal scan frequencies be...

Page 4: ...ease check the followingitems are present whenyou unpack the box and save the packing materials in case you will need to ship or transport the monitor in future Audio Cable User Manual AC Power Cord 15 pin D Sub Cable Quick Start Guide ...

Page 5: ...using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor as shown in the figure below The monitor can be adjusted to 22 degrees up or 5 degrees down as indicated by arrow below ATTACHING REMOVING THE BASE 50 220 Install Tighten the thumbscrew as indicated Remove Release the thumbscrew on the bottom of the base as indicated ...

Page 6: ...to the cable Do not expose the monitor to rain excessive moisture or dust Donot coverthe ventilationslots oropenings of the monitor Always put the monitor in a place where there is adequate ventilation Avoid placing the monitor against a bright background or where sunlight or other light sources may reflect on the face of the monitor Place the monitor just below eye level Handle with care when tra...

Page 7: ...ct the video cable to the computer 2 Connect power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor then to a properly grounded AC outlet 3 Connect theAudio Cable 4 Power ON Monitor and Computer Power ON the monitor first then power ON the computer This sequence is very important 5 If the monitor still does notfunction properly please referto the troubleshooting section to diagnose the problem 1 2 3 1 ...

Page 8: ...ical frequency or the sync signal polarities are different from the default modes Mode Resolution H Freg KHz Brand Width MHz Polarity H V 1 VGA 720 x 400 70 Hz 31 47 28 322 2 VGA 640 x 480 60 Hz 31 47 25 175 3 MAC 640 x 480 67 Hz 35 00 30 24 4 VGA 640 x 480 72 Hz 37 86 31 5 5 VESA 640 x 480 75 Hz 37 50 31 5 6 VESA 800 x 600 56 Hz 35 16 36 00 7 VESA 800 x 600 60 Hz 37 88 40 8 VESA 800 x 600 72 Hz 4...

Page 9: ...e 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 s...

Page 10: ... 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 5 When Windows 2000 or later starts it will automatically detect the new monitor and launch the Found New Hardware Wizard Follow the prompts until it displays the option to Install Hardwar...

Page 11: ...BenQ has 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 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...

Page 12: ...splay 3 Click the Monitor tab and select the Plug and Play Monitor from the list If there is only one monitor in the list it will already be selected for you 4 Click the Properties button The Monitor Properties window will display If the driver provider is listed as BenQ and the model matches that of your new monitor the proper drivers are already installed and you need do nothing further Cancel o...

Page 13: ... imme diately with no further action required by you How to install on Windows 2000 system You do not need to follow this instruction if you are installing onto a computer which has a Windows XP or later version system In that case see the instructions at How to install on Windows XP system on page 10 1 Open Display Properties The quickest shortcut to Display Properties is through the Windows desk...

Page 14: ...e button and navigate to the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM This is the CD you loaded in step 1 above The CD Drive will have a Windows designated drive letter like D or E or F Select the drive letter corresponding to the drive you put the CD into 6 Double click the folder labelled Driver The contents of the Driver folder will display 7 Click the Open button This will return you to the Install from Disk w...

Page 15: ...3 In Windows 2000 click OK This will close the Advanced Display Properties window and return you to the Display Properties window Should you wish to do so this is where you can change the screen resolution area and color See How to adjust the screen resolution on page 5 for details 14 Click OK This will close the Display Properties window and if you made any changes to the screen resolution Window...

Page 16: ...from Active OFF state back to ON state is around 3 seconds DDC To make your installation easier the monitor is able to Plug and Play with your system if your system also supports DDC protocol The DDC Display Data Channel is a communicationprotocol throughwhichthe monitor automaticallyinforms the host system about its capabilities for example supported resolutions and corresponding timing The monit...

Page 17: ...ove downward in the OSD Item 5 To decrease the value of the parameter in the OSD which has been selected for adjustment Choose the previous OSD MENU page Act as Audio Mute hot key when OSD is not displayed 6 To increase the value of the parameter in the OSD which has been selected for adjustment Choose the next OSD MENU page AUTO Act as AUTO adjustment hot key when OSD is not displayed 3 4 5 6 1 2...

Page 18: ...layed press key to turn speaker ON OFF OSDFunction Description Volume To increase or decrease the sound level Brightness To increase or decrease the brightness Contrast To increase or decrease the contrast Color Temperature Press key or key to select sRGB Reddish Bluish and USER Only when selecting USER you can make adjustments to the R G B content otherwise not Horizontal Size To increase or decr...

Page 19: ...ion horizontally on the screen When the key is pressed the OSD control menu will move to the right side of the screen Likewise when the key is pressed the OSD control menu will move to the left side OSD Down Up To move the OSD position vertically on the screen When the key is pressed the OSD control menu will move to the up side of the screen Likewise when the key is pressed the OSD control menu w...

Page 20: ...ture Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch Display is missing center shift or too small or too large in display size Using OSD adjust RESOLUTION CLOCK CLOCK PHASE H POSITION and V POSITION with non standard signals Using OSD in case of missing full screen image please select other resolution or other ver...

Page 21: ...terface Analog RGB Input Connector 15 pin D sub Audio input Multimedia Optional Two Internal Speakers 1 5 watt output x 2 Users Controls Front Panel Controls Power On Off MENU Select DOWN AUTO OSD Controls Volume Brightness Contrast Color Temperature Horizontal Size Fine Left Right Down Up Auto Adjust Language Factory Reset OSD Time Out OSD Left Right OSD Down Up Information Physical Specification...

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