BenQ FP241VW user manual Troubleshooting, Frequently asked questions FAQ

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9. Troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

The image is blurred:

Read the How to adjust the screen resolution on page 20 resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on

How do you use a VGA extension cable?

section, and then select the correct these instructions.

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.

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 “Supported PC Timings on page 45” section. Recommended mode is 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz.

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.

Is the prompt on the display illuminated in orange?

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Contents Welcome Copyright Table of Contents Getting started USB cable optional Hdmi cable optional Front view Getting to know your monitorLeft-side view Back view2 locations of plugs & sockets Back viewConnect the USB hub cable How to assemble your monitor hardwareAttach the top-mount monitor shelf Connect the power cable to the monitorTurn on the power Adjusting the monitor anglePrecautions Using the monitor wall mounting kitDetaching the top-mount monitor shelf How to assemble your monitor hardware Monitors and USB hubs Getting the most from your BenQ monitorGetting the most from your BenQ monitor How to install the monitor on a new computer See How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computerClick Continue in the prompted User Account Control window How to install on Windows Vista systemsOpen Display Settings Click the Advanced Settings buttonOpen Display Properties How to install on Windows XP systemClose the Display Properties window How to adjust the screen resolutionOpen Display Properties and select the Settings tab Click OK then YesHow to adjust the screen refresh rate Picture optimization Control panel How to adjust your monitorPicture On Screen Display OSD menu structureSystem PIP hot key Hot key modeBrightness hot key Contrast hot keyPIP off and Exit PIP off and Exit Mode hot keyInput /Swap hot key Game Mode hot keySee also PerfectMotion on PerfectMotion hot keyMain menu mode Function Operation Range Display menuPress the tor ukeys to adjust the value Picture menu Menu item and then press Move the highlight to aPicture Advanced menu Picture Mode. The screen Selected mode fromMenu key PIP Picture-in-Picture menuHow to adjust your monitor Audio menu Cable connection type System menuHow to adjust your monitor Operations will be DisabledActivated, the OSD Controls and hotkeyFrequently asked questions FAQ TroubleshootingImage is distorted, flashes or flickers Need more help?Supported PC Timings Incoming display mode Input timingFP241VW SpecificationsSpecifications