BenQ Fp241vw User Manual

							
Welcome
FP241VW
24 Wide-Screen LCD Monitor
User Manual
 
						

							
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Copyright
Copyright © 2007 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 pr ior 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 Corporat ion 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 Safet y
•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 instal led 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 th e wall outlet before cleaning. Clean the LCD 
monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cl oth. 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 ne ar 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 ab ove mentioned misuse or other accident such as 
dropping or mishandling occurs, contact qual ified service personnel for servicing.
 
						

							
Table of Contents 3
Ta b l e  o f  C o n t e n t s
Getting started  ...................................................................................................................... 4
Getting to know your monitor  .. .......................................................................................... 6
Front view (1)  ........................................................................\
...................................... 6
Front view (2)  ........................................................................\
...................................... 7
Left-side view  ........................................................................\
....................................... 7
Back view (1) ........................................................................\
........................................ 8
Back view(2): locations of  plugs & sockets ........................................................\
......... 8
How to assemble your monitor hardwa re ........................................................................... 9
Adjusting the monitor angle  ........................................................................\
............. 11
Detaching the top-mount monitor shelf .................................................................. 12
Using the monitor wall mounting kit ....................................\
................................... 12
Getting the most from your BenQ mo nitor ...................................................................... 14
How to install the monitor on a new computer  ...................................................... 16
How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer  .......................................... 17
How to install on Windows Vista systems  ............................................................... 18
How to install on Windows XP system  .................................................................... 19
How to adjust the screen resolution  .................................................................................. 20
How to adjust the screen refresh ra te ................................................................................ 21
Picture optimization  ..................................................... ......................................................22
How to adjust your monitor  ........... ................................................................................... 23
The control panel  ........................................................................\
.............................. 23
On Screen Display (OSD) menu structure   ............................................................. 24
Hot key mode  ........................................................................\
.................................... 26
Main menu mode  ........................................................................\
.............................. 30
Troubleshooting ....... ...................................................................................... .................... 45
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)  ........................................................................\
... 45
Need more help?  ........................................................................\
................................ 46
Supported PC Timings  ...................................................... ............................. .................... 47
Specifications ....... ......................................................... ...................................................... 48
 
						

							
4  Getting started  
1. Getting started
Your FP241VW will provide the optimal display performance of the video resolution standard of 
1920 x 1200. Please ensure that your graphic ca rd supports the resolution of 1920 x 1200. 
When unpacking please check you have the follow ing items. If any are missing or damaged, please 
contact the place of purchase for a replacement.
 
BenQ LCD Monitor
Top-Mount Monitor Shelf
CD-ROM and Quick Start Guide
 
Power Cord
(Picture may differ from product 
supplied for your region)
Signal Cable: D-Sub
Signal Cable: DV I-D (optional)
 
						

							
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  Getting started
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 monitor during transport.
USB cable (optional)
HDMI cable (optional)
 
						

							
6  Getting to know your monitor  
2. Getting to know your monitor
Front view (1)
1. Top-mount monitor shelf
The detachable shelf is space saving and 
stylishly designed, gaining extra desk space 
for you. 
You can put small stationery items or toy 
collectibles on the shelf to keep the desk 
roomy. 
The two hooks on the rear of the allow you 
to hang accessories on hand, such as the 
headset, the game gear, etc. 
Never place cans of beer, soda, 
glasses of water or anything wet near 
or on top of the shelf! 
If you have any need to shift the 
monitor around, please remove the 
top-mount monitor shelf first. See also  
Detaching the top-mount monitor shelf 
on page 12 .
 
						

							
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  Getting to know your monitor
Front view (2)
Left-side view
1. Power
2. ENTER / PIP
3. 
t / Brightness
4. 
u / Contrast 
5. MENU / EXIT
6. Mode
7. Game Mode
8. Input / Swap
9. PerfectMotion
10.  i key
For more information about 
these keys, please refer to  The 
control panel on page 23 .
1. Earphone socket
Plug the earphone or headset into 
the earphone socket to receive 
the audio signal from HDMI input. 
See  Audio menu on page 41  for 
information about audio controls.
2. USB device ports for connection 
    to built-in USB hub
 
						

							
8  Getting to know your monitor  
Back view (1)
Back view(2): locations of plugs & sockets
1. Rear cover: VESA mount inside
The back of your LCD monitor has a 
VESA standard mount with 100mm 
pattern, allowing the installation of a 
wall mount bracket.
See 
Using the monitor wall mounting 
kit on page 12
 to learn more.
1. Power AC input connector
2. DVI-D input connector
3. HDMI input connector
4. D-Sub input connector 
5. Component input connector
6. Composite input connector
7. S-Video input connector
8. USB hub socket for connection 
    to computer USB port
 
						

							
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  How to assemble your monitor hardware
3. How to assemble your monitor hardware
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. Unpack the monitor and place it on a stable 
surface.
2. Connect the PC video cable.   
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. 
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)
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.
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.
Either
Or
3. Connect the USB hub cable.
Connect the USB cable between the USB socket on 
the rear of the monitor and a USB port on your 
computer.
 
						

							
10  How to assemble your monitor hardware  
4. 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 an electric outlet just 
yet. 
5. Attach the top-mount monitor shelf.
Fit the tenon joints at the rear of the shelf to the 
mortises on top of the monitor.
You can put small stationery items or toy collectibles 
on the shelf to keep the desk roomy. The two hooks 
on the rear of the shelf allow you to hang accessories 
on hand, such as the headset, the game gear, etc. 
The shelf can support objects with a total weight of 
up to 1kg, otherwise the shelf may be bent.
Never place cans of beer, soda, glasses of 
water or anything wet near or on top of the 
shelf! 
If you have any need to shift the monitor 
around, please remove the top-mount monitor 
shelf first. See also  Detaching the top-mount 
monitor shelf on page 12 .