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 Safety
•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
Table of Contents
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)

5Getting 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

7How 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.

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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.