BenQ GL2240AM, GL2040AM, GL941M/GL941AM, GL2040M, GL940AM 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 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 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.

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

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Contents Welcome Servicing Care And CleaningCopyright DisclaimerTable of Contents CD-ROM Getting startedGetting started Back view Getting to know your monitorFront view Attach the monitor base How to assemble your monitor hardwareEither Connect the PC video cableConnect the audio cable Connect-to and turn-on the power Connect the power cable to the monitorPrepare the monitor and area How to detach the stand baseGetting 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 Click Close How to install on Windows 7 systemClick the Hardware tab Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button How to install on Windows Vista systemsClick Finish How to install on Windows XP systemClick the Driver tab and the Update Driver button Click the Properties buttonPicture optimization Control panel How to adjust your monitorInput hot key not available for analog-only models Hot key modeVolume hot key Mode hot keyMain menu mode This function Display menuPress the or keys to adjust the value Picture menu YES Picture Advanced Picture Advanced menuContrast Game, or Photo Picture Mode Create the optimalOFF Overscan Full Aspect RGB YUV Or keys to change the settingsAudio menu To your video cable Connection type System menuDVI Input to that appropriate Sub VGAGerman Position Adjusts the horizontal Press Keys toPosition Adjusts the vertical Language Sets the OSD menu Press Keys to English FrenchDDC/CI Press Menu to leave the OSD Settings menuPress Keys to YES Geometry settings to Factory default valuesFrequently asked questions FAQ TroubleshootingIs the prompt on the display illuminated in orange? Need more help?