BenQ FP731 User manual

Category
LED displays
Type
User manual

BenQ FP731 is a top-tier LCD monitor with a vibrant 17-inch display, providing sharp visuals and an immersive viewing experience. Its user-friendly design includes a detachable base for easy installation and a control panel with hotkeys for quick access to frequently used settings. With multiple connectivity options, including VGA and DVI ports, it effortlessly connects to various devices, making it ideal for office presentations, home entertainment, or gaming.

BenQ FP731 is a top-tier LCD monitor with a vibrant 17-inch display, providing sharp visuals and an immersive viewing experience. Its user-friendly design includes a detachable base for easy installation and a control panel with hotkeys for quick access to frequently used settings. With multiple connectivity options, including VGA and DVI ports, it effortlessly connects to various devices, making it ideal for office presentations, home entertainment, or gaming.

FP731
FP731FP731
FP731
LCD Color Monitor
LCD Color MonitorLCD Color Monitor
LCD Color Monitor
17.0" (43.2 cm) LCD Panel Size
17.0" (43.2 cm) LCD Panel Size17.0" (43.2 cm) LCD Panel Size
17.0" (43.2 cm) LCD Panel Size
Users Manual
Users ManualUsers Manual
Users Manual
Welcome
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Copyright
CopyrightCopyright
Copyright
Copyright © 2003 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
DisclaimerDisclaimer
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
Please follow these safety instructions for best Please follow these safety instructions for best
Please follow these safety instructions for best
performance, and long life for your monitor
performance, and long life for your monitorperformance, and long life for your monitor
performance, and long life for your monitor
Power Safety
Power SafetyPower Safety
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
Care And CleaningCare And Cleaning
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
ServicingServicing
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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3 Table of contents
Table of contents
Table of contentsTable of contents
Table of contents
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5 Getting started
Getting startedGetting started
Getting started
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6 Getting to know your Monitor
Getting to know your MonitorGetting to know your Monitor
Getting to know your Monitor
6 Front View
6 Back View (1)
7 Back View (2): Locations of plugs & sockets
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8 How to install your monitor hardware
How to install your monitor hardwareHow to install your monitor hardware
How to install your monitor hardware
9 Detach the base
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10 How to install your monitor’s software
How to install your monitor’s softwareHow to install your monitor’s software
How to install your monitor’s software
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37 Choosing the best picture resolution
Choosing the best picture resolutionChoosing the best picture resolution
Choosing the best picture resolution
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39 How to choose the right Refresh Rate
How to choose the right Refresh RateHow to choose the right Refresh Rate
How to choose the right Refresh Rate
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41 How to set the Picture Optimization
How to set the Picture OptimizationHow to set the Picture Optimization
How to set the Picture Optimization
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42 How to adjust your Monitor
How to adjust your MonitorHow to adjust your Monitor
How to adjust your Monitor
42 A Look at the Control Panel
42 Hot Key Mode
43 Main Menu Mode
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50 Troubleshooting
TroubleshootingTroubleshooting
Troubleshooting
50 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
51 Need More Help?
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52 Supported operating modes
Supported operating modesSupported operating modes
Supported operating modes
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53 Specifications
SpecificationsSpecifications
Specifications
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5 Getting started
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Getting startedGetting started
Getting started
When unpacking please check you have the following items. If they are missing or are damaged,
please immediately contact the dealer at which you purchased the goods.
BenQ LCD Monitor
Quick Start Guide
CD-ROM Disk
Power cord
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Getting to know your Monitor
Getting to know your MonitorGetting to know your Monitor
Getting to know your Monitor
Front View
Front ViewFront View
Front View
Back View (1)
Back View (1)Back View (1)
Back View (1)
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Back View (2): Locations of plugs & sockets
Back View (2): Locations of plugs & socketsBack View (2): Locations of plugs & sockets
Back View (2): Locations of plugs & sockets
8 How to install your monitor hardware
How to install your monitor hardware
How to install your monitor hardwareHow to install your monitor hardware
How to install your monitor hardware
Make sure that the computer and monitor’s power are both turned off. Please follow these five
steps to install your LCD monitor.
1. Pull the base all the way back. Do not insert your
Do not insert your Do not insert your
Do not insert your
fingers into the seam between base and monitor
fingers into the seam between base and monitor fingers into the seam between base and monitor
fingers into the seam between base and monitor
while installing the display.
while installing the display. while installing the display.
while installing the display.
2. Place the monitor into the base plate until it locks
into place. There will be a clicking sound.
3. Connect the power cord to your monitor.
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Detach the base
Detach the baseDetach the base
Detach the base
4. Connect the other end of signal cable to the signal
connector of your computer.
5. Connect power cord to an AC power socket.
Pull the clip back and detach the base plate.
10 How to install your monitor’s software
How to install your monitor’s software
How to install your monitor’s softwareHow to install your monitor’s software
How to install your monitor’s software
You need to set up the correct monitor driver to suit your operating system.
To set up Windows 95, start on this page.
Windows 98, turn to page 15.
Windows 2000, turn to page 20.
Windows ME turn to page 27.
Windows XP turn to page 33.
Windows 95.
Windows 95.Windows 95.
Windows 95. The first time you start Windows with a new monitor, the system will detect it and
automatically install the driver for plug and play displays. To install the current driver from CD,
proceed as follows:
1. Insert “BenQ LCD Monitor
BenQ LCD MonitorBenQ LCD Monitor
BenQ LCD Monitor” CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Driver.
2. Click “Start
StartStart
Start” then “Settings
SettingsSettings
Settings”.
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3. Double click the “Display
DisplayDisplay
Display” icon in the Control Panel.
4. From the “Display properties
Display propertiesDisplay properties
Display properties” window, select the “Settings
SettingsSettings
Settings” tab. Click the “Advanced...
Advanced...Advanced...
Advanced...” button in
the bottom right corner.
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5. Select the “Monitor
MonitorMonitor
Monitor” tab. Click the “Change
ChangeChange
Change” button in the top right corner.
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6. Now click the “Have Disk
Have DiskHave Disk
Have Disk” button in the bottom right corner. Another window appears. Select the
“Browse
BrowseBrowse
Browse” button.
7. Insert the supplied CD into your computer. Select the CD-drive from the drop-down menu.
8. In the field above the drive selection, change to the “Drivers
DriversDrivers
Drivers” folder. The current driver files are
located there. Press “OK
OKOK
OK” and the window closes.
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9. By pressing “OK
OKOK
OK” again in the next window you will be given a list of compatible devices. Select
“FP731
FP731FP731
FP731” from the list and press “OK
OKOK
OK” again.
10. Now you are back to “Advanced Display Properties
Advanced Display PropertiesAdvanced Display Properties
Advanced Display Properties”. Close this window by clicking “OK
OKOK
OK” and
confirm the following messages with “Yes
Ye sYe s
Yes”. Click “OK
OKOK
OK” and “Yes
Ye sYe s
Yes” again. The installation is now
completed. You can close “Display Properties
Display PropertiesDisplay Properties
Display Properties”.
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Windows 98.
Windows 98.Windows 98.
Windows 98. To manually install or update the driver, perform the following steps:
1. Open the control panel and double-click “Display
DisplayDisplay
Display” icon.
2. From the “Display Properties
Display PropertiesDisplay Properties
Display Properties” window, select the “Settings
SettingsSettings
Settings” tab. Click the “Advanced...
Advanced...Advanced...
Advanced...” button in
the bottom right corner.
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3. Select the “Monitor
MonitorMonitor
Monitor” tab. Click the “Change
ChangeChange
Change” button in the top right corner.
4. The “Update Device Driver Wizard
Update Device Driver WizardUpdate Device Driver Wizard
Update Device Driver Wizard” opens. Confirm by clicking “Next
NextNext
Next”.
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5. Select “Display a list of all drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want.
Display a list of all drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want.Display a list of all drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want.
Display a list of all drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want.” and
press “Next
NextNext
Next”.
6. Now click the “Have Disk
Have DiskHave Disk
Have Disk” button in the bottom right corner. Another window appears. Select the
“Browse
BrowseBrowse
Browse” button.
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7. Insert the supplied CD into your computer. Select the CD-drive from the drop-down menu.
8. By pressing “OK
OKOK
OK” again in the next window you will be given a list of compatible devices. Select
“FP731
FP731FP731
FP731” from the list and press “Next
NextNext
Next” again.
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9. An “Insert Disk
Insert DiskInsert Disk
Insert Disk” dialogue box appears. Click “OK
OKOK
OK”, and then click “Skip File
Skip FileSkip File
Skip File”.
10. Close “Update Device Driver Wizard
Update Device Driver WizardUpdate Device Driver Wizard
Update Device Driver Wizard” by clicking “Finish
FinishFinish
Finish” to complete the installation.
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Windows 2000.
Windows 2000.Windows 2000.
Windows 2000. The first time you start Windows with a new monitor, the system will detect it
and automatically start the “Add New Hardware Wizard
Add New Hardware WizardAdd New Hardware Wizard
Add New Hardware Wizard”. Carry out the instructions beginning at
step 4.
1. Insert “BenQ LCD Monitor
BenQ LCD MonitorBenQ LCD Monitor
BenQ LCD Monitor” CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Driver.
2. Click “Start
StartStart
Start” then “Settings
SettingsSettings
Settings”.
3. Open the Control Panel and double click on the “Display
DisplayDisplay
Display” icon.
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BenQ FP731 User manual

Category
LED displays
Type
User manual

BenQ FP731 is a top-tier LCD monitor with a vibrant 17-inch display, providing sharp visuals and an immersive viewing experience. Its user-friendly design includes a detachable base for easy installation and a control panel with hotkeys for quick access to frequently used settings. With multiple connectivity options, including VGA and DVI ports, it effortlessly connects to various devices, making it ideal for office presentations, home entertainment, or gaming.

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