BenQ Vl2040az User Manual

V 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, without the prior written permission of BenQ 
Corporation.
Disclaimer
BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with 
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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...

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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
Monitor Base
Quick Start Guide
 
CD-ROM
 
Power Cord
(Picture may differ from product supplied 
for your region.)
 

6  Getting started  
Power Adapter
(Picture may differ from product supplied 
for your region.)
Video Cable: D-Sub 
Video Cable: DVI-D
(Optional accessory)
• 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.
• Consider keeping the box and packaging in storage for use in the future when you may need to transport the 
monitor. The fitted foam...

  7   Getting to know your monitor
Getting to know your monitor
Front view
Back view
1.  Control buttons
2.  Power button
3.  Input and output ports (vary by 
model, see Input and output 
ports on page 8)
4.  Kensington lock slot
• Above diagram may vary depending on the model.
• Picture may differ from product supplied for your region.
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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 dual inputs 1.  DVI-D socket
2.  D-Sub socket
3.  DC power input jack
Models with analog-only inputs
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  9   How to assemble your monitor hardware
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.
• The following illustrations are for your reference only. Available input and output jacks may vary depending on 
the purchased model.
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...

10  How to assemble your monitor hardware  
Orient and align the stand arm with the monitor, then 
push them together until they click and lock into place.
Tighten the screw that fixes the stand to the monitor.
To secure or release a screw, a screwdriver or a coin is 
required.
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...