BenQ FP241WZ 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 22 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 23 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 22 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 CD-ROM Getting startedGetting started Front view Back view Getting to know your monitorRight-side view Back view 2 locations of plugs & socketsEnter / PIP Menu / Exit Fully extend and tilt the monitor to rotate it How to assemble your monitor hardwareThen tilt the monitor Connect the USB hub cable Connect the PC video cableEither Rotate the monitor back Connect the power cable to the monitorRoute the cables via the cable holder Turn on the power Adjusting the monitor height and angleTo adjust the monitor height To install the Pivot software To adjust the monitor angleRotating the monitor optional Fully extend the monitor and tilt it To rotate the displayRotate the monitor 90 degrees clockwise as illustrated Adjust the monitor to the desired viewing angle 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 Power Turn the power on or off How to adjust your monitorControl panel Picture 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 PerfectMotion hot key Main menu modeFunction Operation Range Display menuOptimization on Picture menu Move the highlight to a User ModeYES Press the tor u keys toPlaying games Photo for viewing still Images Picture ModeSelected mode from Picture Advanced menuPerfectMotion Press the tor ukeys to adjust the valueHdmi PIP Picture-in-Picture menuMenu key DVIHow to adjust your monitor Cable connection type System menuEnglish French German Italian Spanish Source resolutionDDC/CI Frequently asked questions FAQ TroubleshootingImage is distorted, flashes or flickers Need more help?Supported PC Timings Power management SpecificationsVesa DPMS, EPA Specifications