BenQ Fp241w User Manual

							Welcome
FP241W
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 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 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 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.
 
						

							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  ....................................................................................................................6
Back view (1) ................................................................................................................ 6
Back view (2): locations of plugs & sockets ................................................................ 7
Right-side view ............................................................................................................ 7
How to assemble your monitor hardware ........................................................................... 8
Adjusting the monitor height and angle  .................................................................. 12
Rotating the monitor (optional) ............................................................................... 13
Getting the most from your BenQ monitor ...................................................................... 16
How to install the monitor on a new computer  ...................................................... 18
How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer  .......................................... 19
How to install on Windows Vista system ................................................................. 20
How to install on Windows XP system  .................................................................... 21
How to adjust the screen resolution .................................................................................. 22
How to adjust the screen refresh rate ................................................................................ 23
Picture optimization ...........................................................................................................24
How to adjust your monitor  .............................................................................................. 25
The control panel  ...................................................................................................... 25
On Screen Display (OSD) menu structure   ............................................................. 26
Hot key mode  ............................................................................................................ 28
Main menu mode  ...................................................................................................... 31
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 44
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)  ........................................................................... 44
Need more help?  ........................................................................................................ 45
Supported PC Timings ....................................................................................................... 46
Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 47
 
						

							4  Getting started  
1. Getting started
Your FP241W will provide the optimal display performance of the video resolution standard of 
1920 x 1200. Please ensure that your graphic card supports the resolution of 1920 x 1200. 
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
Quick Start Guide
 
CD-ROM
 
Power Cord
(Picture may differ from product 
supplied for your region)
 
						

							  5   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.
Signal Cable: D-Sub
Signal Cable: DVI-D (optional)
USB cable (optional)
 
						

							6  Getting to know your monitor  
2. Getting to know your monitor
Front view
Back view (1)
1. USB device port for optional Web cam unit
2. USB device ports for connection to built-in USB hub
3. Cable holder
4. Lock down / release button
 
						

							  7   Getting to know your monitor
Back view (2): locations of plugs & sockets
Right-side view
For more information about these keys, please refer to The control panel on page 25.
1. Power AC input connector 5. Component input connector
2. DVI-D input connector 6. Composite input connector
3. HDMI input connector 7. S-Video input connector
4. D-Sub input connector 8. USB hub socket for connection to 
    computer USB port
1. Power 5. MENU / EXIT
2. ENTER / PIP 6. Mode
3. 
t / Brightness7. Input / Swap
4. 
u/ Contrast 8. i key 
 
						

							8  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 package and place the monitor stand 
firmly.
2. Attach the monitor to the stand until it locks.
Align the grooves on back of the monitor against the tabs 
on the monitor stand, and then push the monitor forward 
until you hear a clicking sound. 
3. Fully extend and tilt the monitor to rotate it.
The monitor is now locked at the lowest position, and you 
have to press Lock down / release button on the bottom 
rear of stand to move the monitor up to the maximum 
extended position. 
 
						

							  9   How to assemble your monitor hardware
Then tilt the monitor. 
To avoid the edge of the LCD display hitting the 
monitor base surface while it is being rotated, do tilt 
and extend the monitor to the highest position before 
you start to rotate the display. 
Rotate the monitor 90 degrees counter-clockwise (from 
the rear side) as illustrated.
To use the monitor in a vertical (portrait) orientation, see 
Rotating the monitor (optional) on page 13 for more 
information.
 
						

							10  How to assemble your monitor hardware  
4. 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 acci-
dently falling out during use.
Either
Or
5. 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.