BenQ G2400WD user manual Getting the most from your BenQ monitor

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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.

The circumstances under which you connect and install your BenQ LCD Monitor will determine which process you need to follow to successfully install the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software. These circumstances relate to which version of Microsoft Windows you are using, and whether you are connecting the monitor and installing the software onto a new computer (without existing monitor driver software), or whether you are upgrading an existing installation (which already has existing monitor driver software) with a newer monitor.

In either case however, the very next time you turn on your computer (after connecting the monitor to your computer), Windows will automatically recognise the new (or different) hardware, and will launch its Found New Hardware wizard.

Follow the wizard instructions until it asks you to select a monitor model. At that point, click the Have Disk button, insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM and select the appropriate monitor model. Further details and step-by-step instructions for both an automatic (new) or upgrade (existing) installation follow. See:

How to install the monitor on a new computer on page 12.

How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer on page 13

If you require a User Name and Password to login to your Windows computer, you must be logged on as an Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group in order to install the monitor driver software. Furthermore, if your computer is connected to a network which has security access requirements, network policy settings may prevent you from installing software on your computer.

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Contents Welcome Copyright Table of Contents CD-ROM Getting startedSignal Cable DVI-D optional Earphone socket Getting to know your monitorFront view Back viewAttach the monitor base How to assemble your monitor hardwareEither Connect the power cable to the monitorConnect the PC video cable Route the cables via the cable clip Connect-to and turn-on the powerPrepare the monitor and area How to detach the stand baseGetting the most from your BenQ monitor How to install the monitor on a new computer How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer Click Close How to install on Windows Vista systemsClick the Monitor tab and the Properties button Click the Properties button How to install on Windows XP systemClick the Settings tab and the Advanced button Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver buttonPicture optimization Control panel How to adjust your monitorInput hot key Hot key modeMode hot key Brightness and Contrast hot keysThere are 5 main OSD menus Main menu modeFunction Operation Range Display menuOptimization on Picture menu OFF Picture Advanced menu OFF Audio menu Connection type System menuInput Use this to change Press the W or X keys to Operations will be DisabledActivated, the OSD Controls and hotkeyFrequently asked questions FAQ TroubleshootingNeed more help?