BenQ G2255a User Manual

G50 / GL50 Series
LCD Monitor
User Manual
 

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Copyright
Copyright 2013 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, wi thout the prior written permission of BenQ 
Corporation.
Disclaimer
BenQ Corporation makes no repres entations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with 
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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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aspiration to realize the ideal  of the Bringing Enjoyment N Qu ality to Life corporate vision 
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Table of Contents
Copyright ......................................................................................................................................2
Getting started  .............................................................................................................................5
Getting to know your monitor ................................................................................................7
Front view...

  5   Getting started
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
Monitor Stand
(for models without height adjustment 
stand)
Monitor Base
(for models without height adjustment 
stand)
Monitor Base
(for models with height adjustment stand)
Quick Start Guide
 
CD-ROM
 
Power Cord
(Picture may differ from product supplied 
for your region.)
 

6  Getting started  
Video Cable: D-Sub 
Video Cable: DVI-D
(Optional accessory for models with DVI 
inputs, sold separately)
Video Cable: HDMI
(Optional accessory for models with HDMI 
inputs, sold separately)
Audio Cable
(Optional accessory for models with 
speakers, sold separately)
• Available accessories and the pictures shown here may differ from the actual contents and the product 
supplied for your region. For cables that are not supplied with your product, you can purchase them 
separately.
•...

  7   Getting to know your monitor
Getting to know your monitor
Front view
Back view
1. Control buttons
2. Power button
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3. Speakers (for models with speakers)
4. Input and output ports (vary by model, 
see Input and output ports on page 8)
5. Kensington lock slot
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• Above diagram may vary depending on the model.
• Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.
 

8  Getting to know your monitor  
Input and output ports
Available input and output ports may vary depending on your purchased model. Check the 
Specification document on the provided CD for details. 
Models with HDMI inputs 1.  AC power input jack
2.  Audio Line In
3.  Headphone jack
4.  HDMI socket
5.  DVI-D socket
6.  D-Sub socket Models with dual inputs and speakers
Models with analog-only inputs and speakers
Models with dual inputs
Models with analog-only inputs
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  9   How to assemble your monitor hardware
How to assemble your monitor hardware
 • If your model came with a height adjustment stand (HAS), refer to Appendix: Assembling your monitor with a 
height adjustment stand (HAS) on page 39 for details on hardware installation.
• 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.
• The following illustrations are for your reference only. Available input and output...

10  How to assemble your monitor hardware  
 If the screen size is 27 inches, follow the illustrations on the 
right to attach the monitor stand and the base. Tighten the 
screw that fixes the stand to the monitor. Use of a flat-head 
screwdriver is recommended.
Gently attempt to pull them back apart to check that 
they have properly engaged.
 You should position the monitor and angle the screen to 
minimize unwanted reflections from other light sources.
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