BenQ XL2420T user manual Getting the most from your BenQ monitor

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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 recognize 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 either an automatic (new) or upgrade (existing) installation, see:

•How to install the monitor on a new computer on page 24.

•How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer on page 25.

•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.

• To check the name of the purchased model, refer to the specification label on the back of the monitor.

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Contents Page Disclaimer Power SafetyCare And Cleaning CopyrightBenQ ecoFACTS ServicingTable of Contents CD-ROM Getting startedVideo Cable DVI-D Dual Link Pre-installed, can be removedUSB Cable Video Cable D-SubBack view Getting to know your monitorFront view Getting to know your monitor Attach the monitor base How to assemble your monitor hardwareHow to assemble your monitor hardware How to assemble your monitor hardware +20 Connect the PC video cableConnect USB devices Connect the headphonesOrganize the cables Connect-to and turn-on the power Connect the S Switch to the monitorConnect the power cable to the monitor How to assemble your monitor hardware Remove the monitor base How to detach the stand and the basePrepare the monitor and area Remove the monitor standHow to assemble your monitor hardware Then detach the base from the stand XL2720 Adjusting the monitor height Rotate the monitor 90 degrees clockwise as Illustrated Rotating the monitorPivot the display Fully extend the monitor and tilt itAdjust the monitor to the desired viewing angle Viewing angle adjustmentRemove the screws on the back cover Using the monitor wall mounting kitGetting the most from your BenQ monitor Click Finish Restart the computer How to install the monitor on a new computerHow to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer Select Properties from the menu Click the Hardware tab How to install on Windows 8 system selected models onlyHow to install on Windows 7 system System requirements How to watch 3D content on your monitorSafety information for watching 3D content Control panel How to adjust your monitorGamer 3 Press to switch to Gamer 3 Picture Mode Button S SwitchGamer 2 Press to switch to Gamer 2 Picture Mode Button Basic menu operation By default, the key is the hot key for Display Mode By default, the key is the hot key for Picture ModeTo change the default settings, see Customizing For Down/Decrease adjustmentInitial setup for playing games How to adjust your monitor Customizing the hot keys Setting up your own game modePicture optimization Smart Focus see Volume see Mute see Downloading more game modes using Game Mode LoaderUsing Instant Mode Adjusting display modeUsing Smart Scaling Navigating the main menu Display menu Adjusts the horizontal position of the screen imageAdjusts the vertical position of the screen image Phase During 3D Playback Adjusts the brightness during 3D playback During 3DAdjusts the degree of difference between darkness Lightness Picture menuResets the custom color settings to the factory defaults Viewed with natural coloring. This is Factory default colorAdjusts the degree of how we perceive colors Adjusts the purity degree of colorsStandard value for Windows Adjusts the tone luminance. The default value is 3Picture Advanced menu Resolution without scaling Applies customized display settingsMode from Picture Mode. The screen will be divided into This feature is provided to allow aspect ratios other thanMonitor of 1610 aspect ratio Adjusts the display size to best suit your needsDetected video signal Displays the input image as if on a 19WDetermines the size of the highlight area Selects an appropriate format to play 3D contentAdjusts the horizontal position Highlight area Adjusts the vertical position of the highlight AreaFunction Range Save Settings menuTurns the tone of control keys on or off Adjusts the audio volumeAudio menu Mutes the audio inputVideo cable connection type System menuUse this to change the input to that appropriate to your Sets the OSD menu language Adjusts the display time of the OSD menuSets the function to be accessed by custom key Best with Displays the current monitor property settingsResets all mode, color and geometry settings to the factory Default valuesFrequently asked questions FAQ TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Need more help?