How to assemble your monitor hardware ................8 How to detach the stand base ...................11 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor ..............12 To install the monitor on a new computer ..............13 To upgrade the monitor on an existing computer ..........14 How to install on Windows Vista system ..............15...
1. Getting started Your FP202W V3/FP202W A will provide the optimal display performance of the video resolution standard of 1680 x 1050. Please ensure that your graphic card supports the resolution of 1680 x 1050. When unpacking please check you have the following items. If any are missing or damaged, please contact the place of purchase for a replacement.
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Signal Cable: DVI-D (optional) (Not available for FP202W A) Consider keeping the box and packaging in storage for use in the future when you may need to transport the monitor. The fitted foam packing is ideal for protecting the monitor during transport. Getting started...
2. Getting to know your monitor Front view Back view (FP202W V3) 1. Power AC input jack 2. DVI-D Connector 3. D-Sub Connector Getting to know your monitor...
3. How to assemble your monitor hardware If the computer is turned on you must turn it off before continuing. Do not plug-in or turn-on the power to the monitor until instructed to do so. 1. Attach the monitor base. Please be careful to prevent damage to the monitor.
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2. Connect the PC video cable. Either Do not use both DVI-D cable and D-Sub cable on the same PC. The only case in which both cables can be used is if they are connected to two different PCs with appropriate video systems.
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Turn on the computer too, and follow the instructions in Section 4: Getting the most from your BenQ monitor to install the monitor software. on page 12...
How to detach the stand base 1. Prepare the monitor and area. Turn off the monitor and the power before unplugging the power cable. Turn off the computer before unplugging the monitor signal cable. Please be careful to prevent damage to the monitor. Placing the screen surface on an object like a stapler or a mouse will crack the glass or damage the LCD substrate voiding your warranty.
4. Getting the most from your BenQ monitor To gain the most benefit from your new BenQ color LCD flat screen monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as provided on the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM.
BenQ LCD Monitor is the first ever monitor to be connected to it. If you are adding the BenQ LCD Monitor to an existing computer that has already had another monitor connected to it (and has monitor driver software installed), you should not be following these instructions.
The BenQ LCD Monitor driver for your model may well function perfectly with other versions of Windows, however, as at the time of writing, BenQ has done no testing of this driver on other versions of Windows and cannot guarantee its operation on those systems.
This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your computer. 9. Click Close. You do not need to restart Windows Vista, as the BenQ LCD monitor drivers will operate immediately with no further action required by you.
The Monitor Properties window will display. If the driver provider is listed as BenQ, and the model matches that of your new monitor, the proper drivers are already installed, and you need do nothing further. Cancel out of these property windows.
Due to the nature of liquid crystal display (LCD) technology, the picture resolution is always fixed. The best possible picture for your FP202W V3/FP202W A is achieved with a resolution of 1680 x 1050. This is called “Native Resolution” or maximal resolution – that is, the clearest picture.
6. How to adjust the screen refresh rate You don’t have to choose the highest possible refresh rate on an LCD display, because it is not technically possible for an LCD display to flicker. The best results are obtained by using the factory modes already set in your computer.
If you wish, you can always adjust the screen geometric settings manually using geometry menu items. To assist you in this endeavour, BenQ has provided a screen test image utility which you can use to check for screen color, grayscale and line gradient display.
8. How to adjust your monitor The control panel 1. “Power”: Turn the power on or off. 2. “ENTER” key: Enter sub menus and select items. (Up) key: For Up/Increase adjustment. The key is also the hot key for Brightness. (Down) key: For Down/Decrease adjustment.
Hot key mode The monitor keys perform as hotkeys to provide direct access to particular functions whenever the menu isn't currently displaying on-screen. Brightness hot key Press the key to display the Brightness indicator. Further press the key to increase or the key to decrease the screen brightness, and press the Exit key to exit.
Main menu mode You can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor. Press the Exit key to display the following main OSD menu. There are four main OSD menus: 1. Display 2. Picture 3.
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Display menu 1. Press the Exit key to display the main menu. 2. Press the keys to select DISPLAY and then press the ENTER key to enter the menu. 3. Press the keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that item.
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H. Position Adjusts the horizontal 0 to 100 position of the screen image. V. Position Adjusts the vertical 0 to 100 position of the screen image. Pixel Clock Adjusts the pixel clock 0 to 100 frequency timing to synchronize with the analog input video signal.
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Picture menu 1. Press the Exit key to display the main menu. 2. Press the keys to select PICTURE and then press the ENTER key to enter the menu. 3. Press the keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that item.
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User Mode Tailors the image color • Red Press the keys (0 to 100) tint. The blend of the Red, and the ENTER key to Green and Blue primary select Red, Green, or Blue. • Green colors can be altered to (0 to 100) Then use the change the color tint of the...
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Picture Advanced menu 1. Press the Exit key to display the main menu. 2. Press the keys to select PICTURE ADVANCED and then press the ENTER key to enter the menu. 3. Press the keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that item.
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Senseye Demo • ON Displays the preview of Press the keys to screen images under the change the settings. • OFF selected mode from Picture Mode. The screen will be divided into two windows; the left window demonstrates images of Standard mode, while the right window presents the images under the specified...
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System menu 1. Press the Exit key to display the main menu. 2. Press the keys to select SYSTEM and then press the ENTER key to enter the menu. 3. Press the keys to move the highlight to a menu item and then press the ENTER key to select that item.
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Language Sets the OSD menu • English Press the keys to language. adjust the value. • French • German • Italian • Spanish • Polish/ Japanese The language options • Czech/ displayed on your OSD Traditional may differ from those shown on the right, Chinese depending on the product...
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OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor • ON Press the keys to settings from being change the settings. • OFF accidentally changed. When this function is To unlock the OSD activated, the OSD controls when the OSD is controls and hotkey preset to be locked, press operations will be and hold the 'Exit' button...
9. Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions (FAQ) The image is blurred: Read the section, and then select the correct How to adjust the screen resolution on page 17 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.
“OFF” in the “OSD Lock” submenu from the “OSD Settings” menu (under SYSTEM), and all OSD controls will be accessible. 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 Troubleshooting...
11. Specifications BenQ FP202W V3 Model FP202W V3 Display type 20.1”, active, TFT Viewable diagonal 51.1 cm Native (maximum) resolution 1,680 x 1,050 @ 60 Hz * Colors 16.7 million Contrast / Brightness 1000:1 / 300 cd/m Response time 5 ms Viewing angle (left/right, up/down) 160, 160 (CR>10)
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Operating voltage Automatic switched mode power supply, 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz Dimensions (H x W x D) 396.7 x 479.6 x 169.9 mm Weight 4.8 kg Please note that not all graphics cards will support the video resolution of 1680 x 1050. To obtain the optimal display performance, please inquire with the system manufacturer to confirm resolution support, or you may consider buying a graphics card supporting the resolution of 1680 x 1050.
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BenQ FP202W A Model FP202W A Display type 20.1”, active, TFT Viewable diagonal 51.1 cm Native (maximum) resolution 1,680 x 1,050 @ 60 Hz * Colors 16.7 million Contrast / Brightness 1000:1 / 300 cd/m Response time 5 ms Viewing angle (left/right, up/down) 160, 160 (CR>10)
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Please note that not all graphics cards will support the video resolution of 1680 x 1050. To obtain the optimal display performance, please inquire with the system manufacturer to confirm resolution support, or you may consider buying a graphics card supporting the resolution of 1680 x 1050. Specifications...
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