BenQ GL940M/GL940AM, GL941AM Need more help?, Is the prompt on the display illuminated in orange?

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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.

The image is distorted, flashes or flickers:

Read the instructions on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on the CD, and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions.

You are running the monitor at its native resolution, but the image is still distorted.

Images from different input sources may appear distorted or stretched on the monitor running at its native resolution. To have the optimal display performance of each type of input sources, you can use the "Display Mode" function to set a proper aspect ratio for the input sources. See Display Mode on page 27 for details.

The image is displaced in one direction:

Read the instructions on the link "Adjusting the Screen Resolution" on the CD, and then select the correct resolution, refresh rate and make adjustments based on these instructions.

The OSD controls are inaccessible:

To unlock the OSD controls when the OSD is preset to be locked, press and hold the “MENU” key for 15 seconds to enter the “OSD Lock” option and make changes.

Alternatively, you may use the or keys to select “NO” in the “OSD Lock” submenu from the “OSD Settings” menu (under SYSTEM), and all OSD controls will be accessible.

No sound can be heard from the built-in speakers:

Check whether Line In is properly connected.

Increase the volume (volume may be muted or too low).

Remove your headphone and/or external speakers. (If they are connected to the monitor, the built-in speakers are automatically muted.)

No sound can be heard from the connected external speakers:

Remove your headphone (if the headphone is connected to the monitor).

Check whether the headphone jack is properly connected.

If the external speakers are USB-powered, check whether the USB connection is OK.

Increase the volume (volume may be muted or too low) on the external speakers.

Need more help?

If your problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your place of purchase or e-mail us at: Support@BenQ.com.

34 Troubleshooting

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Contents Welcome Disclaimer Care And CleaningCopyright ServicingTable of Contents Getting started CD-ROMGetting started Front view Getting to know your monitorBack view How to assemble your monitor hardware Attach the monitor baseConnect the audio cable Connect the PC video cableEither Connect the power cable to the monitor Connect-to and turn-on the powerHow to detach the stand base Prepare the monitor and areaGetting the most from your BenQ monitor How to install the monitor on a new computer Click Finish Restart the computerHow to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer Click the Hardware tab How to install on Windows 7 systemClick Close How to install on Windows Vista systems Click the Monitor tab and the Properties buttonClick the Properties button How to install on Windows XP systemClick the Driver tab and the Update Driver button Click FinishPicture optimization How to adjust your monitor Control panelMode hot key Hot key modeVolume hot key Input hot key not available for analog-only modelsMain menu mode Display menu This functionPress the or keys to adjust the value Picture menu YES Picture Advanced menu Picture AdvancedOFF Picture Mode Create the optimalContrast Game, or Photo Overscan Full Aspect Or keys to change the settings RGB YUVAudio menu Input to that appropriate Sub VGA System menuDVI To your video cable Connection typeLanguage Sets the OSD menu Press Keys to English French Position Adjusts the horizontal Press Keys toPosition Adjusts the vertical GermanFactory default values Press Menu to leave the OSD Settings menuPress Keys to YES Geometry settings to DDC/CITroubleshooting Frequently asked questions FAQNeed more help? Is the prompt on the display illuminated in orange?