BenQ XL2420T How to install the monitor on a new computer, Click Finish Restart the computer

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How to install the monitor on a new computer

This instruction details the procedure for selecting and installing the BenQ LCD Monitor driver software on a new computer which has never had a monitor driver installed before. This instruction is only suitable for a computer which has never been used before, and for which the 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. You should instead be following the instructions for How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer.

1.Follow the instructions in Getting the most from your BenQ monitor on page 23.

When Windows starts, it will automatically detect the new monitor and launch the Found New Hardware Wizard. Follow the prompts until it displays the option to Install Hardware Device Drivers.

2.Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor CD-ROM into a CD drive on the computer.

3.Check Search for a suitable driver for my device option, and click Next.

4.Check the option for CD-ROM drives (uncheck all others) and click Next.

5.Look to confirm that the wizard has selected the correct name of your monitor and click

Next.

6.Click Finish.

7.Restart the computer.

To find the suitable driver files for the purchased model, refer to the following table.

Driver files	Suitable models

XL2420t	XL2420T

XL2420te	XL2420TE

XL2420Z	XL2420Z / XL2420ZE

XL2420TX	XL2420TX

XL2720T	XL2720T

XL2720Z	XL2720Z / XL2720ZE

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Contents Page Power Safety Care And CleaningCopyright DisclaimerServicing BenQ ecoFACTSTable of Contents Getting started CD-ROMPre-installed, can be removed USB CableVideo Cable D-Sub Video Cable DVI-D Dual LinkGetting to know your monitor Front viewBack view Getting to know your monitor How to assemble your monitor hardware Attach the monitor baseHow to assemble your monitor hardware How to assemble your monitor hardware Connect the PC video cable +20Connect the headphones Connect USB devicesConnect the S Switch to the monitor Connect the power cable to the monitorOrganize the cables Connect-to and turn-on the power How to assemble your monitor hardware How to detach the stand and the base Prepare the monitor and areaRemove the monitor stand Remove the monitor baseHow to assemble your monitor hardware Then detach the base from the stand XL2720 Adjusting the monitor height Rotating the monitor Pivot the displayFully extend the monitor and tilt it Rotate the monitor 90 degrees clockwise as IllustratedViewing angle adjustment Adjust the monitor to the desired viewing angleUsing the monitor wall mounting kit Remove the screws on the back coverGetting 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 How to install on Windows 8 system selected models only Select Properties from the menu Click the Hardware tabHow to install on Windows 7 system How to watch 3D content on your monitor System requirementsSafety information for watching 3D content How to adjust your monitor Control panelS Switch Gamer 2 Press to switch to Gamer 2 Picture Mode ButtonGamer 3 Press to switch to Gamer 3 Picture Mode Button Basic menu operation By default, the key is the hot key for Picture Mode To change the default settings, see CustomizingFor Down/Decrease adjustment By default, the key is the hot key for Display ModeInitial setup for playing games How to adjust your monitor Setting up your own game mode Picture optimizationCustomizing the hot keys Downloading more game modes using Game Mode Loader Smart Focus see Volume see Mute seeAdjusting display mode Using Smart ScalingUsing Instant Mode Navigating the main menu Adjusts the horizontal position of the screen image Adjusts the vertical position of the screen imageDisplay menu Phase Adjusts the brightness during 3D playback During 3D Adjusts the degree of difference between darkness LightnessPicture menu During 3D PlaybackViewed with natural coloring. This is Factory default color Adjusts the degree of how we perceive colorsAdjusts the purity degree of colors Resets the custom color settings to the factory defaultsAdjusts the tone luminance. The default value is 3 Standard value for WindowsPicture Advanced menu Applies customized display settings Mode from Picture Mode. The screen will be divided intoThis feature is provided to allow aspect ratios other than Resolution without scalingAdjusts the display size to best suit your needs Detected video signalDisplays the input image as if on a 19W Monitor of 1610 aspect ratioSelects an appropriate format to play 3D content Adjusts the horizontal position Highlight areaAdjusts the vertical position of the highlight Area Determines the size of the highlight areaSave Settings menu Function RangeAdjusts the audio volume Audio menuMutes the audio input Turns the tone of control keys on or offSystem menu Use this to change the input to that appropriate to yourVideo cable connection type Adjusts the display time of the OSD menu Sets the OSD menu languageSets the function to be accessed by custom key Displays the current monitor property settings Resets all mode, color and geometry settings to the factoryDefault values Best withTroubleshooting Frequently asked questions FAQTroubleshooting Need more help?