BenQ Fp73g User Manual

							Welcome
FP73G
LCD Color Monitor
17.0 LCD Panel Size
User’s 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.
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Ta b l e  o f  C o n t e n t s
Getting started  ...................................................................................................................... 5
Getting to know your monitor  .. .......................................................................................... 6
Front View  ........................................................................\
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Back View ........................................................................\
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How to assemble your monitor hardwa re ........................................................................... 7
How to detach the stand base   ....................................... 10
How to use the monitor  wall mounting kit  ............................................................. 11
Getting the most from your BenQ mo nitor ...................................................................... 13
How to install the monitor on a new computer  ...................................................... 14
How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer  .......................................... 15
How to install on Windows XP system  .................................................................... 16
How to install on Windows 2000 system  ................................................................. 17
How to complete the Windows Upgr ade Device Driver Wizard  ........................... 18
How to adjust the screen resolution  .................................................................................. 20
How to adjust the screen refresh ra te ................................................................................ 21
How to set the picture optimization  .................................................................................. 22
How to adjust your monitor  ........... ................................................................................... 23
A look at the control panel ........................................................................\
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Hot key mode  ........................................................................\
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Main menu mode  ........................................................................\
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Troubleshooting ....... ...................................................................................... .................... 32
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)  ........................................................................\
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Need more help?  ........................................................................\
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Supported opearting mo des ................................................................................. .............. 34
Specifications ....... ......................................................... ...................................................... 35
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  Getting started
Getting started
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.
 
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.
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BenQ LCD Monitor
 
Quick Start Guide
 
CD-ROM
 
Power Cord
Signal Cable: D-Sub
Signal Cable: DV I-D  (optional)
 
						

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Getting to know your monitor
Front View
Back View 
1. Power AC input jack
2. DVI-D Connector
3. D-Sub Connector
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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. Attach the monitor base.
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.
You should position the monitor and angle the screen 
to minimize unwanted reflections from other light 
sources. 
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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.
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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. 
 
						

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4. Route the cables via the cable clip.
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 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 
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 to install the monitor software.
 
						

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How to detach the stand base
1. Prepare the monitor and area.
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.
2. Release the locking clip on one side of the stand base 
whilst pulling the edge of the base away from the 
stand arm.
3. Release the other locking clip to detach the stand base 
from the monitor stand arm.