BenQ Troubleshoot Your Monitor for Optimal Performance

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

The image is blurred:

Read the How to adjust the screen resolution on page 20 section, 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 How to adjust the screen refresh rate on page 21 section 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 How to adjust the screen resolution on page 20 section. 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.

On the monitor, press “Enter” key and press W or X key to move to the “Recall” icon and press “Enter” key to enter “Recall” sub menu. Press Wor Xkey to select “Color Recall” and select “Yes” in “Color Recall” sub menu, then press “Enter” key to recall to factory settings. 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 “Supported opearting modes on page 34section.

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.

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Contents Welcome Copyright Table of Contents Table of Contents Power Cord Signal Cable D-Sub Signal Cable DVI-D Optional 111Getting startedFront View Back View Power AC input jack DVI-D Connector Sub Connector1211Getting to know your monitor 1311How to assemble your monitor hardware Attach the monitor baseEither Connect the power cable to the monitorConnect the PC video cable Connect-to and turn-on the power Route the cables via the cable clipHow to detach the stand base Prepare the monitor and areaRemove the monitor stand How to use the monitor wall mounting kitPrecautions Remove the rear cover To attach the rear cover1411Getting the most from your BenQ monitor How to install the monitor on a new computer How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer SeeHow to install on Windows XP system Open Display PropertiesHow to install on Windows 2000 system How to complete the Windows Upgrade Device Driver Wizard Getting the most from your BenQ monitor 1511How to adjust the screen resolution Open Display Properties and select the Settings tabClick OK then Yes Close the Display Properties window1611How to adjust the screen refresh rate 1711How to set the picture optimization 1811How to adjust your monitor Look at the control panelHot key mode Brightness hot keyContrast hot key Input Select hot keyMain menu mode Main Menu Luminance sub-menuBrightness ContrastPixel Clock Geometry sub-menuVertical Position User Preset Color sub-menuOSD sub-menu Language sub-menu Recall sub-menu Display Information Miscellaneous sub-menu Input SelectSharpness 1911Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions FAQNeed more help? 10Supported opearting modes Specifications BenQ FP73GSpecifications