BenQ XL2420T user manual Adjusting display mode, Using Smart Scaling, Using Instant Mode

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3.Click Check Now to check for new game modes.

4.To apply the downloaded game modes, select one from the drop-down list in Tools, and click Apply.

Internet connection is required for this operation.

Adjusting display mode

To display images of aspect ratios other than your monitor aspect ratio and sizes other than your display size, you can adjust the display mode on the monitor. For the aspect ratio and display size of your monitor, see the specifications on the CD.

1.Press any of the control keys, or the wheel, or the return button on the S Switch to bring up the hot key menu, and press Menu to access the main menu.

2.Go to Picture Advanced and Display Mode.

3.Select an appropriate display mode. The setting will take effect immediately.

Switch to the desired display mode first, and follow the instructions in Using Smart Scaling on page 38 to adjust the display size to precisely suit your needs.

Using Smart Scaling

You can resize your display by Smart Scaling.

1.Go to Picture Advanced and Smart Scaling.

2.Adjust the value.

• If one of the custom keys is preset for Smart Scaling, you can press the custom key and adjust the value directly.

•Your display may become unstable temporarily when being resized. This is a normal phenomenon and should not be considered as manufacturing defect.

•For more information on Smart Scaling, go to Smart Scaling on page 47.

Using Instant Mode

While playing games, you can diminish the input lag by activating Instant Mode.

1.Go to Picture and Instant Mode.

2.Select On.

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Contents Page Copyright Power SafetyCare And Cleaning DisclaimerServicing BenQ ecoFACTSTable of Contents Getting started CD-ROMVideo Cable D-Sub Pre-installed, can be removedUSB Cable Video Cable DVI-D Dual LinkBack view Getting to know your monitorFront 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 devicesOrganize 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 stand How to detach the stand and the basePrepare the monitor and area Remove the monitor baseHow to assemble your monitor hardware Then detach the base from the stand XL2720 Adjusting the monitor height Fully extend the monitor and tilt it Rotating the monitorPivot the display 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 panelGamer 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 For Down/Decrease adjustment By default, the key is the hot key for Picture ModeTo change the default settings, see Customizing By default, the key is the hot key for Display ModeInitial setup for playing games How to adjust your monitor Customizing the hot keys Setting up your own game modePicture optimization Downloading more game modes using Game Mode Loader Smart Focus see Volume see Mute seeUsing 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 Picture menu Adjusts the brightness during 3D playback During 3DAdjusts the degree of difference between darkness Lightness During 3D PlaybackAdjusts the purity degree of colors Viewed with natural coloring. This is Factory default colorAdjusts the degree of how we perceive colors Resets the custom color settings to the factory defaultsAdjusts the tone luminance. The default value is 3 Standard value for WindowsPicture Advanced menu This feature is provided to allow aspect ratios other than Applies customized display settingsMode from Picture Mode. The screen will be divided into Resolution without scalingDisplays the input image as if on a 19W Adjusts the display size to best suit your needsDetected video signal Monitor of 1610 aspect ratioAdjusts the vertical position of the highlight Area Selects an appropriate format to play 3D contentAdjusts the horizontal position Highlight area Determines the size of the highlight areaSave Settings menu Function RangeMutes the audio input Adjusts the audio volumeAudio menu Turns the tone of control keys on or offVideo cable connection type System menuUse this to change the input to that appropriate to your Adjusts the display time of the OSD menu Sets the OSD menu languageSets the function to be accessed by custom key Default values Displays the current monitor property settingsResets all mode, color and geometry settings to the factory Best withTroubleshooting Frequently asked questions FAQTroubleshooting Need more help?