BenQ Gl2231a User Manual

							  31   How to adjust your monitor
*DDC/CI, short for Display Data Channel/Command Interface, which was developed by Video Electronics 
Standards Association (VESA). DDC/CI capability allows monitor controls to be sent via the software for 
remote diagnostics.
OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor 
settings from being 
accidentally changed. 
When this function is 
activated, the OSD 
controls and hotkey 
operations will be 
disabled.Press the   or   keys to 
change the settings. 
To unlock the OSD 
controls when the OSD is 
preset to be locked, press 
and hold the MENU key 
for 15 seconds to enter 
the OSD Lock option 
and make changes. 
Alternatively, you may 
use the  or  keys to 
select NO in the OSD 
Lock submenu from the 
OSD Settings menu, 
and all OSD controls will 
be accessible.
• YES
• NO
Press 
MENU to leave the OSD Settings menu.
DDC/CI* Allows the monitor 
settings to be set through 
the software on the PC.Press the 
ENTER key to 
select this option. Press the 
 or   keys to change 
the settings.• ON
• OFF
Auto Power off Sets the time to power off 
the monitor automatically 
in power saving mode.Press the 
ENTER key to 
select this option. Press the 
 or   keys to change 
the settings.• OFF
• 10min.
• 20min.
• 30min.
Information Displays the current 
monitor property settings.• Input
• Current 
Resolution
• Optimum 
Resolution 
(best with the 
monitor)
• Model Name
Reset All Resets all mode, color and 
geometry settings to the 
factory default values.Press the   or   keys to 
change the settings. • YES
• NO
 
						

							32 Troubleshooting  
7. Troubleshooting
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
The image is blurred:
Read the instructions on the link Adjusting the Screen Resolution on the CD, and then select the 
correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions.
How do you use a VGA extension cable?
Remove the extension cable for the test. Is the image now in focus? If not, optimize the image by 
working through the instructions in the Adjusting the refresh rate section on the link Adjusting 
the Screen Resolution. It is normal for blurring to occur due to conduction losses in extension 
cables. You can minimize these losses by using an extension cable with better conduction quality 
or with a built-in booster.
Does the blurring only occur at resolutions lower than the native (maximum) resolution?
Read the instructions on the link Adjusting the Screen Resolution on the CD. Select the native 
resolution.
Pixel errors can be seen:
One of several pixels is permanently black, one or more pixels are permanently white, one or more 
pixels are permanently red, green, blue or another color.
•Clean the LCD screen.
•Cycle power on-off.
•These are pixels that are permanently on or off and is a natural defect that occurs in LCD 
technology.
The image has a faulty coloration:
It has a yellow, blue or pink appearance.
Select MENU > PICTURE > Color > Reset Color, and then choose “YES” in the “Caution” 
message box to reset the color settings to the factory defaults. 
If the image is still not correct and the OSD also has faulty coloration, this means one of the three 
primary colors is missing in the signal input. Now check the signal cable connectors. If any pin is 
bent or broken off, please contact your dealer to get necessary support.
No image can be seen:
Is the prompt on the display illuminated in green?
If the LED is illuminated in green and there is a message “Out of Range” on the screen, this means 
you are using a display mode that this monitor does not support, please change the setting to one 
of the supported mode. Please read the “Preset display modes” section from the link Adjusting 
the Screen Resolution. 
Faint shadow from the static image displayed is visible on the screen:
•Activate the power management function to let your computer and monitor go into a low 
power sleep mode when not actively in use.
•Use a screensaver to prevent the occurrence of image retention.
 
						

							  33   Troubleshooting
Is the prompt on the display illuminated in orange?
If the LED is illuminated in orange, the power management mode is active. Press any button on 
the computer keyboard or move the mouse. If that does not help, check the signal cable 
connectors. If any pin is bent or broken off, please contact your dealer to get necessary support.
Is the prompt on the display not illuminated at all?
Check the power supply mains socket, the external power supply and the mains switch.
The image is distorted, flashes or flickers:
Read the instructions on the link Adjusting the Screen Resolution on the CD, and then select the 
correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions.
You are running the monitor at its native resolution, but the image is still distorted.
Images from different input sources may appear distorted or stretched on the monitor running at 
its native resolution. To have the optimal display performance of each type of input sources, you 
can use the Display Mode function to set a proper aspect ratio for the input sources. See Display 
Mode on page 27
 for details.
The image is displaced in one direction:
Read the instructions on the link Adjusting the Screen Resolution on the CD, and then select the 
correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions.
The OSD controls are inaccessible:
•To unlock the OSD controls when the OSD is preset to be locked, press and hold the “MENU” 
key for 15 seconds to enter the “OSD Lock” option and make changes. 
•Alternatively, you may use the   or   keys to select “NO” in the “OSD Lock” submenu 
from the “OSD Settings” menu (under SYSTEM), and all OSD controls will be accessible.
Need more help?
If your problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your place of purchase or 
e-mail us at: [email protected].