FP71E/FP71E+ LCD Color Monitor 17.0" LCD Panel Size User's Manual Welcome i Copyright Copyright © 2004 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation. ii Disclaimer BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of BenQ Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes. iii Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for your monitor Power Safety · The AC plug isolates this equipment from 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 your monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning. Clean the LCD monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Avoid using any liquid, aerosol or glass cleaners. · Slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet are for ventilation. They must not be blocked or covered. Your monitor should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. · Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into this product. 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. 2 i Table of Contents Getting started ...................................................................................................................... 5 Getting to know your Monitor ............................................................................................ 7 Front View ...................................................................................................................7 Back View (1) ...............................................................................................................7 Back View (2): Locations of plugs & sockets ..............................................................8 How to install your monitor hardware ............................................................................... 9 Detach the base .................................................. 11 Adjusting the viewing angle ......................................................................................11 How to install your monitor's software ............................................................................ 12 Choosing the best picture resolution ................................................................................. 16 How to choose the right Refresh Rate ............................................................................... 18 How to set the Picture Optimization ................................................................................ 21 How to adjust your Monitor .............................................................................................. 22 A Look at the Control Panel .....................................................................................22 Hot Key Mode ...........................................................................................................22 Main Menu Mode ......................................................................................................23 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 32 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) .........................................................................32 Need More Help? .......................................................................................................33 Supported operating modes ............................................................................................... 34 Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 35 Table of Contents 3 4 Table of Contents 1 Getting started When unpacking please check you have the following items. If they are missing or are damaged, please immediately contact the dealer at which you purchased the goods. BenQ LCD Monitor Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Disk P/N:53.L9 00 Power Cord Signal Cable: D-Sub 00 3. 2 Getting started 5 Signal Cable: DVI-D Audio Cable 6 Getting started 2 Getting to know your Monitor Front View Back View (1) Getting to know your Monitor 7 Back View (2): Locations of plugs & sockets 1 2 3 4 1. Audio Connector 2. Power AC Input Jack 3. DVI-D Connector 4. D-Sub Connector 8 Getting to know your Monitor 3 How to install your monitor hardware Make sure that the computer and monitor's power are both turned off. Please go along with the following steps to install your LCD monitor. 1. Align the base plate to the monitor stand and push it upward until a clicking sound is heard. 2. i.> Connect the power cord to your monitor. ii.> Connect the audio cable to your monitor. iii.> Connect the signal cable (D-Sub and/or DVI-D) to your monitor. How to install your monitor hardware 9 3. i.> Connect the power plug to an AC power outlet and switch on. ii.> Connect the other end of audio cable to the audio connector on your computer. iii.> Connect the other end of signal cable to the signal connector on your computer. 4. Connect an earphone into the earphone jack located on the underside of the control panel as shown. 5. Press the Power button on the front panel of the monitor. The power indicator will light up. 10 How to install your monitor hardware Detach the base Press the Lock button and pull downward to remove the monitor base from the monitor. Note: Do not insert your fingers into the seam between the base and monitor stand while detaching the base. Adjusting the viewing angle Your LCD monitor is designed with a tilt feature that allows you to achieve your optimal viewing angle. How to install your monitor hardware 11 4 How to install your monitor's software You need to set up the correct monitor driver to suit your operating system. Windows 98, turn to page 12. Windows 2000, turn to page 13. Windows ME turn to page 14. Windows XP turn to page 15. Windows 98. To manually install or update the driver, perform the following steps: 1. Open the control panel and double-click "Display" icon. 2. From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. Click the "Advanced..." button in the bottom right corner. 3. Select the "Monitor" tab. Click the "Change" button in the top right corner. 4. The "Update Device Driver Wizard" opens. Confirm by clicking "Next". 5. Select "Display a list of all drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want." and press "Next". 6. Now click the "Have Disk" button in the bottom right corner. Another window appears. Select the "Browse" button. 7. Insert the supplied CD into your computer. Select the CD-drive from the drop-down menu. 8. By pressing "OK" again in the next window you will be given a list of compatible devices. Select "FP71E" from the list and press "Next" again. 9. An "Insert Disk" dialogue box appears. Click "OK", and then click "Skip File". 10. Close "Update Device Driver Wizard" by clicking "Finish" to complete the installation. 12 How to install your monitor's software Windows 2000. The first time you start Windows with a new monitor, the system will detect it and automatically start the "Add New Hardware Wizard". Carry out the instructions beginning at step 4. 1. Insert "BenQ LCD Monitor" CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Driver. 2. Click "Start" then "Settings". 3. Open the Control Panel and double click on the "Display" icon. 4. From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. Click the "Advanced Properties" button in the bottom right corner. 5. Select "Monitor" then click "Properties". 6. Select "Driver" tab then click "Update Driver". 7. The "Upgrade Device Driver Wizard" will pop up. Then click "Next". 8. Select "Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver" then click "Next". 9. In the next window, click "Have Disk", then "Install From Disk" window will pop up. Click "Browse", the "Located File" will pop up. 10. Scroll down and select your CD ROM Driver, then click "Next" . 11. In the list of folders within the CD-ROM, select "Drivers" folder then click "Open" twice, then click "OK". Select your LCD Model (FP71E) from the list in the next window then click "Next" twice. 12. The new drivers are now installed on your computer. How to install your monitor's software 13 Windows ME. To manually install or update the driver, perform the following steps: 1. Click "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel" and then double-click "Display". 2. In the Display Properties window, click the "Settings" tab and click "Advanced...". 3. Click the "Monitor" tab and then click "Change". 4. "Update Device Driver Wizard" dialogue box appears. Choose "Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)" and then click "Next". 5. Choose "Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want" and click "Next". 6. Choose "Monitor" from the list and then click "Next". 7. Choose "Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want.". 8. Click "Have disk" and then click "Browse...". 9. Insert "BenQ LCD Monitor's CD" into your CD-ROM and type d:\ (change the driver letter to match your CD-ROM driver if it is not drive D). Enter "Drivers" folder to select the model from the list left. Click "OK". 10. Click "OK" on the "Install From Disk" window. The dialogue box "Update Device Driver Wizard" appears. Choose the model from the list, then click "Next". 11. Click "Next". 12. Click "Finish" to complete the installation. 14 How to install your monitor's software Windows XP. 1. Right click mouse on the desktop and choose "Properties". Select "Settings" tab and click the "Advanced" button. A small window will pop up. Select the "Monitor" tab in the new window and then click "Properties". 2. Select "Driver" tab and then click "Update Driver..." 3. The "Hardware Update Wizard" will pop up. Then click "Next". 4. Select "Don't search. I will choose the driver to install" and then click "Next". 5. In the next window, click "Have Disk...", an "Install From Disk" window will pop up. Click "Browse". The "Locate File" window will pop up. 6. Select "FP71E". and then click "Next". 7. The new drivers are now installed to your computer. Click "Finish" to exit installation. How to install your monitor's software 15 5 Choosing the best picture resolution Due to the nature of LCD display technology, the picture resolution is always fixed. The best picture possible for your FP71E/FP71E+ is achieved with a resolution of 1280x1024. This is called "Native Resolution" or maximal resolution - that is, the clearest picture. Lower resolutions are displayed on a full screen through an interpolation circuit. However flaws do occur with the interpolated resolution. So if you want to have all the advantages of LCD technology you must use the native resolution. If you are using Windows 98/2000/ME or XP you can change the picture resolution as follows: 1. Double-click the "Display" icon in the Control Panel. 2. From the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab. You can alter the resolution by using the slider on the right-hand side. 16 Choosing the best picture resolution 3. Select a resolution of 1280x1024. Then click "Apply". 4. In the subsequent windows, press "OK" and "Yes" 5. You can now close "Display Properties". Choosing the best picture resolution 17 6 How to choose the right Refresh Rate You don't have to choose the highest possible refresh rate on an LCD display, because it is not technically possible for an LCD display to flicker. The best results are obtained by using the factory modes already set in your computer. There is a table with the factory modes in this user's guide. You can choose 60 Hertz, (but not 72Hz) for the native resolution of 1280x1024. In Windows 98/2000/ ...