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G50 / GL50 Series
LCD Monitor
User Manual
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Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. If any of the above mentioned misuse or other accident such as dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qualified service personnel for servicing. BenQ ecoFACTS BenQ has been dedicated to the design and development of greener product as part of its aspiration to realize the ideal of the "Bringing Enjoyment 'N Quality to Life" corporate vision with the
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Table of Contents Copyright ......................................................................................................................................2 Getting started .............................................................................................................................5 Getting to know your monitor ................................................................................................7 Front view .......................................................
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Getting started When unpacking please 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 (for models without height adjustment stand) Monitor Base (for models without height adjustment stand) Monitor Base (for models with height adjustment stand) Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Power Cord (Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.) Getting started 5
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Video Cable: D-Sub Video Cable: DVI-D (Optional accessory for models with DVI inputs, sold separately) Video Cable: HDMI (Optional accessory for models with HDMI inputs, sold separately) Audio Cable (Optional accessory for models with speakers, sold separately) • Available accessories and the pictures shown here may differ from the actual contents and the product supplied for your region. For cables that are not supplied with your product, you can purchase them separately. • Consider keepi
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Getting to know your monitor Front view 1. Control buttons 1 2. Power button 2 Back view 33 3. Speakers (for models with speakers) 4. Input and output ports (vary by model, see Input and output ports on page 8) 5. Kensington lock slot 4 5 • Above diagram may vary depending on the model. • Picture may differ from product supplied for your region. Getting to know your monitor 7
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Input and output ports Available input and output ports may vary depending 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 123456 4. HDMI socket Models with dual inputs and speakers 5. DVI-D socket 6. D-Sub socket 123 5 6 Models with analog-only inputs and speakers 123 6 Models with dual inputs 156 Models with analog-only inputs 16 8 Getting to know your monitor
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How to assemble your monitor hardware • If your model came with a height adjustment stand (HAS), refer to Appendix: Assembling your monitor with a height adjustment stand (HAS) on page 39 for details on hardware installation. • If the computer is turned on you must turn it off before continuing. Do not plug-in or turn-on the power to the monitor until instructed to do so. • The following illustrations are for your reference only. Available input and output jacks may vary depending on the pu
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O O O O - -5 5 ~ +15 ~ +15 If the screen size is 27 inches, follow the illustrations on the right to attach the monitor stand and the base. Tighten the screw that fixes the stand to the monitor. Use of a flat-head screwdriver is recommended. 2 1 1 2 2 1 Gently attempt to pull them back apart to check that they have properly engaged. You should position the monitor and angle the screen to minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources. 10 How to assemble your monitor hardware
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2. Connect the video cable Either Do not use both DVI-D cable and D-Sub cable on the same PC. The only case in which both cables can be used is if they are connected to two different PCs with appropriate video systems. (Not available for analog-only models). 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 the cable (at the end with the ferrite filter) to the computer video socket.
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You may connect headphones to the headphone jack found next to the Line In jack of the monitor. Location of the Line In and headphone jacks may vary by model. Check Input and output ports on page 8 for details. 4. Connect the power cable to the monitor. Plug one end of the power cord into the socket labelled on the rear of the monitor. Do not connect the other end to a power outlet just yet. 5. Connect-to and turn-on the power. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet and
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How to detach the base 1. Prepare the monitor and area. Turn off the monitor and the power before unplugging the power cable. Turn off the computer before unplugging the monitor signal cable. 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 flat clean padded surface. Please be careful to prevent damage to the monitor. Placing the screen surface on an object like a
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If the screen size is 27 inches, follow the illustration on the 1 2 2 right to detach the monitor base. Release the screw that 1 fixes the stand to the monitor. Use of a flat-head screwdriver is recommended. Then pull the monitor stand backward away from the monitor. 3 1 2 14 How to assemble your monitor hardware
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Using the monitor wall mounting kit The back of your LCD monitor has a VESA standard mount with 100mm pattern, allowing the installation of a wall mount bracket. Before starting to install a monitor wall mounting kit, please read the precautions carefully. Precautions: • Install your monitor and monitor mounting kit on a wall with flat surface. • 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 fr
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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 connec
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How to install the monitor on a new computer This instruction details the procedure for selecting and installing the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software on a new computer which has never had a monitor driver installed before. This instruction is only suitable for a computer which has never been used before, and for which the BenQ LCD Monitor is the first ever monitor to be connected to it. If you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to an existing computer that has already had another monitor connec
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Driver files Suitable models GL2450 GL2450 / GL2450M GL2450H GL2450HM / GL2450HT G2450 G2450 G2450H G2450HM GL2750H GL2750HM G2750 G2750 G2750H G2750HM 18 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor
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How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer This instruction details the procedure for manually updating the existing monitor driver software on your Microsoft Windows computer. It is currently tested as compatible for Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista Operating System (OS). The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well function perfectly with other versions of Windows, however, as at the time of writing, BenQ has done no testing of this driver on other versions of Windows
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How to install on Windows 8 system (selected models only) 1. Open Display Properties. Move the cursor to the lower-right of the screen or press the Windows + C buttons on the keyboard to bring up the Charm bar. Go to Settings, Control Panel, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu. Alternatively, right-click the desktop and select Personalize, Display, Devices and Printers, and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu. 2. Select Properties from th
