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1. Power Management Max power consumption Power saving mode Input signal PC Synchronisation Temperature operating Air humidity operating Certifications Specifications FP91GP 19 0 active TFT 480 mm 1 280X1 024 16 7 million 1000 1 250 cd m2 20 ms Typ 8 ms GTG 170 170 CR 10 178 178 CR 5 31 81 KHz Multi frequency monitor 56 76 Hz modes within these parameters Digital OSD Technology iKey automatic image setting 5 buttons and iKey Contrast brightness vert amp hor image position phase pixel clock color balance color palette multiple language OSD OSD position status indicator VESA DPMS EPA 40 Watt lt 1 Watt 120 V lt 2 Waitt 240 V ENERGY STAR This product comply with ENERGY STAR Program Requirements Computer Monitors Version 4 0 RGB analog 0 7 Vpp 75 Ohm positive Digital DVI D optional TTL separate signal connection 15 pin mini D sub cable 0 7 40 C 10 90 TCO 03 99 TUV Ergonomics TUV GS FCC Class B ISO 13406 2 VCCI CB Report CE C Tick BSMI Fimko GOST CSA CCC Operating voltage Automatic switched mode power supply 90 264 V 47 63 Hz Dimensions H x W x D 410 1 x 422 2 x 168 mm Weight 5 1 kg Response Time The time it takes to switch a pixel off and then on and then off again or from black to white and back to black A low response time is desirable for the display of moving images without ghosting The Response2. How to adjust your monitor 22 23 Luminance sub menu ELELLA Brightness d Contrast Press the or P keys to adjust the degree of Brightness Press the Fxit key to return to previous menu Press the or P keys to adjust the degree of Contrast Press the Fxit to return to previous menu How to adjust your monitor Luminance Brightness gt S25 Luminance Contrast lt G gt 5o Geometry sub menu Geometry H Position V Position Press the or P keys to adjust the display Horizontal Position Press the Fxit key to return to previous menu Press the or P keys to adjust the display Vertical Position Press the Fxit key to return to previous menu Press the or P key to adjustadjust the monitor Pixel Clock Press the Fxit key to return to previous menu Press the or P keys to adjust the degree of screen display Phase Press the Fxit key to return to previous menu Geometry Geometry V Position lt EG gt SOO Geometry Pixel Clock lt EG gt 50 Geometry Phase lt EG gt ao How to adjust your monitor 24 25 Color sub menu Bluish Reddish Normal User Preset Reddish applies a warm tint to the image and is factory pre set to the news print standard white color Bluish_ applies a cool tint to the image and is factory pre set to the PC industry standard white color Normal allows video and still phot
3. Signal Cable DVI D optional Getting started 4 Getting to know your monitor Front View Back View 1 Power AC input jack 2 DVI D Connector 3 D Sub Connector 5 Getting to Know your monitor How to install your monitor hardware Co 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 1 Attach the monitor base CS Please be careful to prevent damage to the monitor Placing the screen 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 the monitor packaging bag on the desk for padding Lay the screen face down on a flat clean padded surface Whilst 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 push them together until they click and lock into place Gently attempt to pull them back apart to check that they have properly engaged Carefully lift the monitor turn it over and place it upright on its stand on a flat even surface N Q You should position the monitor and angle the screen to mini
4. Time quoted for many LCD monitors is specific to transitions from black to white and back again it does not specify the time required to switch between the many gray levels or colors that make up an image Gray to Gray or GTG Response Time Real world video content contains a combination of grayscale images It generally takes longer for a pixel to transition to an intermediate level of intensity i e a gray or color level than it does for it to turn completely black or completely white For example the Gray to Gray response time of an LCD panel may generally be 30 to 40 ms while the Response Time is 12 ms BenQ s AMA technology greatly reduces the GTG response time so moving parts of the image are clearer no matter what the image content is With Advanced Motion Acceleration AMA the average GTG response time can be as low as 8 ms For a more detailed explanation visit BenQ s AMA web page at http www benqg com InfoPage index cfm id 1 Specifications 34 BenQ FP91GX Display type Viewable diagonal Native maximum resolution Colors Contrast Brightness Response time Viewing angle left right up down Line frequency Image frequency Image checks Controls Functions Power Management Max power consumption Power saving mode Input signal PC synchronisation Temperature operating Air humidity operating Certifications Specifications FP91GX 19 0 active TFT 480 mm 1 280X1 024 16 2 mi
5. 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 e How to install the monitor on a new computer e How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer C7 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 d
6. And Cleaning e 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 e 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 ina built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided e Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into this product Servicing e 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 Table of Contents EA eho ca er eee EE A AS ER ee eee nee err se eee E meee Teer 4 Getting to know VOUT IMONI OF secceccevssceesecezesasneesvecesncevesecancevanecsteneescescesectsletheassevatecedeeacsecives 5 FROIN VIGW sosanna a N 5 BEN Gicgreen cr errs rece tre rane rere een renee nee rer rire mcr ea ne rer Rec ne RTE erere Te 5 How to install your monitor hardware esesesessesseessessesseessessesseessesseessesseeseessessesssessesseeses 6 How to detach the stand base 1 cece teen eens 9 Getting the most from your BenQ Monitor ee eeseessceesceseccesccessccesecescseseceseceeseeesaees 10 How to install the
7. BenQ FP91GP FP91GX LCD Color Monitor 19 0 LCD Panel Size User s Manual Welcome Copyright Copyright 2006 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 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 Please follow these safety instructions for best performance and long life for your monitor Power Safety e The AC plug isolates this equipment from the AC supply e 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 e 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
8. Exit key to return to previous menu 27 How to adjust your monitor Recall sub menu Recall z o Color Recall Recall All Press the or P keys to select Color Recall Press the Enter key to recall color settings or Recall press the Exit key to return to previous menu Color Recall YES Press the or P keys to select Recall All Press the Enter key to recall position and color Recall settings or press the Exit key to return to previous menu Recall All YES How to adjust your monitor 28 29 Miscellaneous sub menu Miscellaneous i I E y sharpness Display Information Input Select Input Select Press the or P keys to select D sub analog or DVI digital input to activate the new settings Press the Exit key to return to previous menu Sharpness Press the or P keys to adjust the degree of Sharpness Press the Exit key to return to previous menu Display Information Select Display Information to display the current monitor proerty settings Press the Exit key to return to previous menu How to adjust your monitor Miscellaneous Input Select D sub Miscellaneous sharpness Sharp 72 3 4 5 Soft Miscellaneous Display Information 1024 x 768 60 Hz Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions FAQ The image is blurred 3 Read the How to adjust the screen resolution section and then select the correct resolution refresh rate and make adjust
9. Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM into a CD drive on the computer you attached the monitor to Check the option Install from a list or specific location and click Next Check the option Search for the best driver in these locations and also check Search removable media then click Next Please wait while the wizard searches for drives and the BenQ LCD Monitor CD inserted in step 6 When complete the wizard should have found and selected the BenQ driver on the CD appropriate to your monitor model in this case BenQ FP91GP FP91GX in the location d driver fp91GP inf fp91GX inf or similar The drive letter for your CD drive may differ from the example above depending upon your system it may be D or E or F etc Select single click the file named BenQ FP91GP FP91GX on the CD and click the Next button This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your computer Click Finish This will close the wizard and return you to the Monitor Properties window now renamed BenQ FP91GP FP91GX Properties Click Close OK and OK Getting the most from your BenQ monitor This will close the Display Properties windows You do not need to restart Windows XP as the BenQ LCD monitor drivers will operate immediately with no further action required by you Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 14 15 How to install on Windows 2000 ME amp 98 systems C
10. ct single click the file named BenQ FP91GP FP91GX and click the Next button Click Next This will copy the appropriate monitor driver files to your computer Click Finish On Windows 2000 this will close the wizard and return you to the Monitor Properties window now renamed BenQ FP91GP FP91GX Properties Alternatively on Windows ME and 98 this will return you to the Advanced Display Properties window skipping the next step Should you wish to do so this is where you can change the screen refresh rate and other monitor properties to suit your needs See How to adjust the screen refresh rate for details In Windows 2000 click Close This will close the BenQ FP91GP FP91GX Properties window and return you to the Advanced Display Properties window Should you wish to do so this is where you can change the screen refresh rate and other monitor properties to suit your needs See How to adjust the screen refresh rate for details In Windows 2000 click OK or in Windows 98 or ME click Close This will close the Advanced Display Properties window and return you to the Display Properties window Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 16 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 for details 14 Click OK This will close the Display Properties window and if you made any changes to the screen resolution Windows 2000 will pro
11. cut to Display Properties is through the Windows desktop Right click the desktop and select Properties from the popup menu Alternatively the Windows menu to Display Properties is located in Control Panel In Windows XP version Control Panel is located directly under the main Start menu item The menu options displayed will depend upon which type of view is selected for your system e Under the Classic view click Start Control Panel Display e Under the Category view click Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Change the screen resolution The Display Properties window will display Click the Settings tab and the Advanced button The Advanced Display Properties window will display 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 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 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 Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button The Hardware Update Wizard will display Follow the wizard instructions noting the steps below
12. ime Real world video content contains a combination of grayscale images It generally takes longer for a pixel to transition to an intermediate level of intensity i e a gray or color level than it does for it to turn completely black or completely white For example the Gray to Gray response time of an LCD panel may generally be 30 to 40 ms while the Response Time is 12 ms BenQ s AMA technology greatly reduces the GTG response time so moving parts of the image are clearer no matter what the image content is With Advanced Motion Acceleration AMA the average GTG response time can be as low as 4 ms For a more detailed explanation visit BenQ s AMA web page at http www benqg com InfoPage index cfm id 1 Specifications 36
13. llion 550 1 270 cd m2 8 ms Typ 4 ms GTG 140 135 CR 10 160 160 CR 5 31 81 kHz Multi frequency monitor 56 76 Hz modes within these parameters Digital OSD Technology iKey automatic image setting 5 buttons and iKey Contrast brightness vert amp hor image position phase pixel clock color balance color palette multiple language OSD OSD position status Indicator VESA DPMS EPA 40 Watt lt 1 Watt 120 V lt 2 Watt 240 V egg ENERGY STAR This product comply with ENERGY STAR Program Requirements Computer Monitors Version 4 0 RGB analog 0 7 Vpp 75 Ohm positive Digital DVI D optional TTL separate signal connection 15 pin mini D sub cable 0 7 40 C 10 90 TCO 03 99 TUV Ergonomics TUV GS FCC Class B ISO 13406 2 VCCI CB Report CE C Tick BSMI Fimko GOST CSA CCC Operating voltage Automatic switched mode power supply 90 264 V 47 63 Hz Dimensions H x W x D 410 1 x 422 2 x 168 mm Weight 5 1 kg Response Time The time it takes to switch a pixel off and then on and then off again or from black to white and back to black A low response time is desirable for the display of moving images without ghosting The Response Time quoted for many LCD monitors is specific to transitions from black to white and back again it does not specify the time required to switch between the many gray levels or colors that make up an image Gray to Gray or GTG Response T
14. lution setting 3 Click OK then Yes 4 Close the Display Properties window How to adjust the screen resolution 18 How to adjust the screen 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 the specification section of this User s Manual N 7 IO You can choose 60 70 and 75 Hertz but not 72Hz for the native resolution of 1280x1024 1 Double click the Display icon in Control Panel 2 From the Display Properties window select the Settings tab and click the Advanced button 3 Select the Adapter tab and select an appropriate refresh rate to match one of the applicable factory modes as listed in the specification table 4 Click Change OK then Yes 5 Close the Display Properties window 19 How to adjust the screen refresh rate How to set the picture optimization The easiest way to obtain an optimal display is to use the skey function Press the key to optimize and adjust the screen settings automatically for you Refer to How to adjust your monitor for button locations and functionality If you wish to you can always adjust the screen settings manually using the buttons on the monitor panel To assist you in this endeavour BenQ has provided a screen test image
15. ments based on these instructions 3 How do you use a VGA extension cable Remove the extension cable for the test Is the image now in focus If not optimize the image by working through the instructions in the How to adjust the screen refresh rate section It is normal for blurring to occur due to conduction losses in extension cables You can minimize these losses by using an extension cable with better conduction quality or with a built in booster 3 Does the blurring only occur at resolutions lower than the native maximum resolution Read the How to adjust the screen resolution section Select the native resolution Pixel errors can be seen Cs 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 e Clean the LCD screen e Cycle power on off eThese are pixels that are permanently on or off and is a natural defect that occurs in LCD technology The image has a faulty coloration Cs It has a yellow blue or pink appearance On the monitor press Enter key and press dor key to move to the Recall icon and press Enter key to enter Recall sub menu Press or P key to select Color Recall and select Yes in Color Recall sub menu then press Enter key to recall to factory settings If the image is still not correct and the OSD also has faulty coloration this means one of the three p
16. mize unwanted reflections from other light sources How to install your monitor hardware 6 2 Connect the video cable Connect one end of the DVI D cable to the monitor DVI D socket and the other end to the DVI D port on your computer optional N 7 The DVI D format is used 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 IO If you don t have an appropriate DVI D port on your computer you can use the standard video D Sub cable Connect the plug of the D Sub cable at the end without the ferrite filter to the monitor D Sub socket Connect the other plug of the D Sub cable at the end with the ferrite filter to the computer video D Sub socket Tighten all finger screws to prevent the plugs from accidently falling out during use 3 Connect the power cable to the monitor Plug one end of the power cord into the socket labelled POWER IN on the rear of the monitor Do not connect the other end to a power point just yet 7 How to install your monitor hardware 4 Route the cables via the loose bracket Release the cable retaining clip by squeezing the clip inwards as illustrated Position the cables together and reinsert the clip over them to 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 in
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18. mpt you for confirmation to effect the changes and further confirmation to accept the changes Click OK and Yes respectively Alternatively Windows ME or 98 will ask you if want to make the changes and reboot or not reboot You should select the reboot option as this causes Windows to load the new drivers when it next restarts 17 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor How to adjust the screen resolution Due to the nature of liquid crystal display LCD technology the picture resolution is always fixed The best possible picture for your FP91GP FP91GxX 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 CS To take full advantage of LCD technology you should select the native resolution setting of 1280x1024 1 Open Display Properties and select the Settings tab You can open Display Properties by right clicking on the Windows desktop and selecting Properties from the pop up menu 2 Use the slider in the Screen area section to adjust the screen resolution Select the recommended resolution of 1280x1024 then click Apply N 7 Q If you select some other resolution be aware that this other resolution is interpolated and may not accurately display the screen image as well as it could do at the native reso
19. ographs to be viewed with natural coloring This is the factory default color User Preset User Preset is provided so you can tailor the image color tint to suit your liking The blend of the Red Green and Blue primary colors can be altered to change the color tint of the image The default start setting is 50 Decreasing one or more of the colors will reduce their respective influence on the color tint of the image e g if you reduce the Blue level the image will gradually take on a yellowish tint If you reduce Green the image will become a magenta tint User Preset Red Green Blue gt To reset the defaults see Recall sub menu for details How to adjust your monitor OSD sub menu OSD Oso ae H Position Y Position OSD Time Press the or P keys to to adjust the Horizontal Position of the OSD Press the Exit key to return to previous menu Press the or P keys to adjust the Vertical Position of the OSD Press the Exit key to return to previous menu Press the or P keys to adjust the display time of the OSD Press the Exit key to return to previous menu OSD H Position lt gt 5o OSD V Position gt SCO OSD OSD Time lt EG gt ao How to adjust your monitor 26 Languages Sub menu Language English Espanol Francais p Deutsch Italiano Press the or P keys to select a language to have the OSD display menus in that language Press the
20. ollowing descriptions are the introduction of these keys amp switch 1 iKey Adjust vertical position phase horizontal position and pixel clock automatically 2 Exit key Back to previous menu or exit OSD This key is also the hot key for Input Select 3 Left key For Left Decrease adjustment Left key is the hot key for Contrast 4 gt Right key For Right Increase adjustment Right key is the hot key for Brightness 5 Enter key Activate OSD enter sub menu select items and confirm selection 6 Power Turn the power on or off 21 How to adjust your monitor Hot Key Mode Brightness hot key and Contrast hot key Press the P key to enter the Brightness menu Further press the dor gt keys to adjust the i Brightness degree of screen brightness and press the Exit key to exit OSD lt GB gt O50 Press the 4 key to enter the Contrast menu Further press the qo gt keys to adjust the 2 Contrast degree of screen contrast and press the Exit key l to exit OSD ee gt O50 Input Select hot key Press the Exit key to enter the Input Select menu Further press the or P keys to indicate the input source and press the Enter key When done press the Exit key to exit OSD Input Select D sub Main Menu Mode Control Functions Available in Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Auto Setup oct OSD _ Luminance Language Geometry i 4 Recall Color Miscellaneous
21. on the computer you attached the monitor to The autorun User s Guide language selection page will display in your web browser You can select a language and view the online version of this manual from the next window You could then print it out for reference if you wish to work off line When youre ready Cancel the browser as it is not required for the Windows Upgrade Device Driver Wizard Launch the Windows Upgrade Device Driver Wizard and click Next For instructions see How to install on Windows 2000 ME amp 98 systems Check the option Display a list of known drivers and click Next Click the Have Disk button The Install From Disk window will display Click the Browse 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 Double click the folder labelled Driver The contents of the Driver folder will display Click the Open button This will return you to the Install from Disk window and it will have entered the address to the BenQ LCD Monitor CD Driver folder into the field titled Copy manufacturer s files from The field will contain something like D Driver or E Driver or F Driver Click the OK button This will return you to the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard Sele
22. rimary colors is missing in the signal input Now check the signal cable connectors If any pin is bent or broken off please contact your dealer to get necessary support No image can be seen C7 Is the prompt on the display illuminated in green If the LED is illuminated in green and there is a message Out of Range on the screen this means you are using a display mode that this monitor does not support please change the setting to one of the supported mode Please read Supported operating modes section 2 Is the prompt on the display illuminated in orange If the LED is illuminated in orange the power management mode is active Press any button on the computer keyboard or move the mouse If that does not help check the signal cable connectors If any pin is bent or broken off please contact your dealer to get necessary support SIs the prompt on the display not illuminated at all Check the power supply mains socket the external power supply and the mains switch Troubleshooting 30 The image is distorted flashes or flickers 3 Read the How to adjust the screen resolution section and then select the correct resolution refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions The image is displaced in one direction 3 Read the How to adjust the screen resolution section and then select the correct resolution refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions Need More Help If
23. river 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 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 10 11 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 connected to it and has monitor driver software 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 install your monitor hardware 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 Hardware 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 uncheck all others and click Next 5 Look to confirm
24. s 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 systems Open Display Properties The quickest shortcut to Display Properties is through the Windows desktop Right click the desktop and select Properties from the popup menu Alternatively the Windows menu to Display Properties is located in Control Panel In Windows 2000 ME amp 98 versions Control Panel is located under the Settings menu item Click Start Settings Control Panel Display The Display Properties window will display Click the Settings tab and the Advanced button The Advanced Display Properties window will display In Windows 2000 click the Monitor tab and the Properties button The Monitor Properties window will display Alternatively on Windows ME or 98 click the Monitor tab and the Change button This will jump you directly to the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard skipping the next step In Windows 2000 click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard will display See How to complete the Windows Upgrade Device Driver Wizard Getting the most from your BenQ monitor How to complete the Windows Upgrade Device Driver Wizard l 10 11 12 13 Load the BenQ LCD Monitor CD ROM which came with your monitor Insert the CD ROM into a CD drive
25. that the wizard has selected the correct name of your monitor as BenQ FP91GP FP91GX and click Next 6 Click Finish 7 Restart the computer Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 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 currrently tested as compatible and recommended only for Windows 98 Windows ME Windows 2000 and Windows XP Operating System OS Cs 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 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 Windows has an Upgrade Device Driver Wizard to automate the task and guide you through the file selection and installation process See e How to install on Windows XP systems e How to install on Windows 2000 ME amp 98 systems Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 12 13 How to install on Windows XP systems l 10 11 Open Display Properties The quickest short
26. to a power point and turn it on Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the front of the monitor Turn on the computer too and follow the instructions in Section 4 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor to install the monitor software How to install your monitor hardware 8 9 Prepare the monitor and area Release the other locking clip to detach the stand base How to detach the stand base Turn off the monitor and the power before unplugging the power cable Turn off the computer before unplugging the monitor signal cable Please be careful to prevent damage to the monitor Placing the screen 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 flat clean padded surface Release the locking clip on one side of the stand base whilst pulling the edge of the base away from the stand arm from the monitor stand arm How to install your monitor hardware Getting the most from your BenQ monitor How do I gain the most benefit from my new monitor To gain the most benefit from your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor you should install
27. 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 Enter key to access the monitor On Screen Display OSD menu 3 If you notice a vertical noise press the dor keys to select Geometry and press the Enter key Then press the or P keys to select Pixel Clock and press the Enter key again Then press the or P key to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears 4 If you notice a horizontal noise press thed or P keys to select Geometry and press the Enter key Then press the lt d o gt keys to select Phase and press the Enter key again Then press the lt o gt keys to adjust the monitor until the noise disappears To make sure the 7key function performs well you have to select one of the supported modes If the zkey does not work properly and the NON PRESET MODE message is on the OSD it means you are not using one of the supported modes Please set your monitor to use one of the supported modes as listed at the end of this manual How to set the picture optimization 20 How to adjust your monitor A Look at the Control Panel There are 6 keys for user s control including Key Exit Enter lt and gt key and a power swith The f
28. your problems remain after checking this manual please contact your place of purchase or e mail us at Support BenQ com 31 Troubleshooting Supported operating modes Incoming display mode Input timing Resolution Horizontal Vertical Pixel Comment Frequency KHz Frequency Hz Frequency MHz 28 32 25 18 76 00 P 81 18 N e Modes not listed in the table may not be supported For an optimal picture we recommended you choose a mode listed in the table above N mm mm mm mm mu mu mm mu mu mm mm mm m m8 e There are 22 available modes that are compatible with Windows e Image disruption may occur as a result of signal frequency differences from VGA cards which do not correspond with the usual standard This is not however an error You may improve this situation by altering an automatic setting or by manually changing the phase setting and the pixel frequency from the Geometry menu e Ifyou switch off the monitor interference lines can occur on your screen But do not be concerned about this as it is normal e To extend the service life of the product we recommend that you use your computer s power management function Supported operating modes 32 Specifications BenQ FP91GP Model Display type Viewable diagonal Native maximum resolution Colors Contrast Brightness Response time Viewing angle left right up down Line frequency Image frequency Image checks Controls Functions
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