BenQ RL2450H / RL2450HT How to install the monitor on a new computer, RL2450H RL2450H /RL2450HT

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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 21.

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

RL2450H	RL2450H /RL2450HT

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Contents Page Copyright Power SafetyCare And Cleaning DisclaimerBenQ ecoFACTS Table of Contents Getting started Quick Start GuideCD-ROM Front view Control buttons Power buttonGetting to know your monitor Back viewHow to assemble your monitor hardware RL2450H Attach the monitor baseConnect the PC video cable ~ +15Connect the headphones Connect the power cable to the monitorConnect-to and turn-on the power Prepare the monitor and area How to detach the stand baseRemove the monitor stand Using the monitor wall mounting kit PrecautionsHow to attach the monitor base +15 How to detach the base 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 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor Click Finish Restart the computer How to install the monitor on a new computerRL2450H RL2450H /RL2450HT How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer Select Properties from the menu Click the Hardware tab How to install on Windows 7 systemClick Close How to install on Windows Vista systems Click the Monitor tab and the Properties buttonHow to adjust your monitor Control panelBasic menu operation For Down/Decrease adjustment By default, the key is the hot key for Display ModeTo change the default settings, see Customizing By default, the key is the hot key for Smart ScalingPicture optimization Setting up your own game modeCustomizing the hot keys Adjust the value Adjusting display modeUsing Smart Scaling You can resize your display by Smart ScalingNavigating the main menu Adjusts the vertical position of the screen image Adjusts the horizontal position of the screen imageDisplay menu Phase Picture menu Adjusts the balance between light and dark shadesAdjusts the degree of difference between darkness Lightness Brings out the dark shades by increasing the brightnessAdjusts the degree of how we perceive colors Adjusts the tone luminance. The default value is 3With natural coloring. This is the factory default Color Adjusts the purity degree of colorsPicture 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 two Displays the input image in its native resolutionThis feature provides a highlight area to focus on certain Adjusts the display size to best suit your needsDetected video signal Content, e.g. a YouTube video or an online gameSave Settings menu Function RangeAudio menu Adjusts the audio volumeMutes the audio input Use this to change the input to that appropriate to your System menuVideo cable connection type 日本語 When this function is activated, Hdmi port will be Sets the time to power off the monitor automaticallyPower saving mode Displays the current monitor property settingsTroubleshooting Frequently asked questions FAQNeed more help?