BenQ Fp73e User Manual

							Welcome
FP73E
LCD Color Monitor
17.0 LCD Panel Size
User Manual
 
						

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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 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 ......................................................................................................................6
How to assemble your monitor hardware ........................................................................... 7
Viewing angle adjustment ......................................................................................... 10
Storing the monitor  ................................................................................................... 10
Getting the most from your BenQ monitor ...................................................................... 11
How to install the monitor on a new computer  ...................................................... 12
How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer  .......................................... 13
How to install on Windows XP system  .................................................................... 14
How to install on Windows 2000 system  ................................................................. 16
How to complete the Windows Upgrade Device Driver Wizard  ........................... 17
How to adjust the screen resolution .................................................................................. 19
How to adjust the screen refresh rate ................................................................................ 20
Picture optimization ...........................................................................................................21
How to adjust your monitor  .............................................................................................. 22
The control panel  ...................................................................................................... 22
On Screen Display (OSD) menu structure   ............................................................. 23
Hot key mode  ............................................................................................................ 24
Main menu mode  ...................................................................................................... 25
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 34
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)  ........................................................................... 34
Need more help?  ........................................................................................................ 35
Supported PC Timings ....................................................................................................... 36
Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 37
 
						

							4  Getting started  
1. 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
 
Quick Start Guide
 
CD-ROM
 
Power Cord
Signal Cable: D-Sub
Signal Cable: DVI-D (optional)
 
						

							  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.
Audio Cable
 
						

							
6  Getting to know your monitor  
2. Getting to know your monitor
Front view
Back view 
1. Audio cable socket
2. Power AC input jack
3. DVI-D input socket
4. D-Sub input socket
Earphone socket
 
						

							  7   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 the monitor on the 
desk as illustrated before you cut the retaining strap.
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.
2. Adjust the viewing angle.
Lift the screen upward and then pull the screen forward 
until a clicking sound is heard. 
For more information about the adjustment of the view-
ing angle, refer to 
Viewing angle adjustment on page 
10
.
You should position the monitor and angle the screen to 
minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources.  
 
						

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3. 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
4. Connect the audio cable.
Connect the audio cable between the socket on the rear of
the monitor and your computer audio outlet.
If you wish, you may connect an earphone into the 
earphone socket located on the side panel of the monitor.
 
						

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5. 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. 
6. Turn on the power.
Plug the other end of the power cord into 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 
on page 11
 to install the monitor software.
 
						

							10  How to assemble your monitor hardware  
Viewing angle adjustment
You may position the screen to the desired angle with -5° to  +20° monitor tilt, 360° monitor 
swivel, and 72 mm monitor height.
Storing the monitor 
If you need to store your monitor for an extended period of time, please unplug your monitor 
from the electric outlet and all connected cables before any action is taken. It is recommended to 
pack the monitor in its original equipment.
To pack the display itself
Hold the monitor base with your left hand and gently tilt the display backward with your right 
hand till the display reaches the second lock. Then push the display back to its place as illustrated.