BenQ XL2720T 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 24.

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.

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Contents XL2420T / XL2420TX XL2720T Care And Cleaning Power SafetyCopyright DisclaimerBenQ ecoFACTS Table of Contents Need more help? CD-ROM Getting startedUSB Cable Pre-installed, can be removedVideo Cable D-Sub Video Cable DVI-D Dual LinkFront view Getting to know your monitorBack view Getting to know your monitor Attach the monitor base How to assemble your monitor hardwareXL2420T / XL2420TX How to assemble your monitor hardware How to assemble your monitor hardware Connect the PC video cable Connect USB devices Connect the headphonesConnect the power cable to the monitor Connect the S Switch to the monitorOrganize the cables Connect-to and turn-on the power How to assemble your monitor hardware Prepare the monitor and area How to detach the stand and the baseRemove the monitor stand Remove the monitor baseHow to assemble your monitor hardware Then detach the base from the stand XL2720T Adjusting the monitor height Pivot the display Rotating the monitorFully extend the monitor and tilt it Rotate the monitor 90 degrees clockwise as IllustratedAdjust 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 Click the Monitor tab and the Properties button How to install on Windows Vista systemsSystem requirements How to watch 3D content on your monitorSafety information for watching 3D content Control panel How to adjust your monitorGamer 2 Press to switch to Gamer 2 Picture Mode Button S SwitchGamer 3 Press to switch to Gamer 3 Picture Mode Button Basic menu operation To change the default settings, see Customizing By default, the key is the hot key for Display ModeFor Down/Decrease adjustment By default, the key is the hot key for Smart ScalingInitial setup for playing games How to adjust your monitor Picture optimization Setting up your own game modeCustomizing the hot keys Adjusting display mode Downloading more game modes using Game Mode LoaderUsing Instant Mode Using Smart ScalingAdjust the value 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 Adjusts the degree of difference between darkness Lightness Adjusts the brightness during 3D playback During 3DPicture menu During 3D PlaybackViewed with natural coloring. This is Factory default color Adjusts the tone luminance. The default value is 3Adjusts the degree of how we perceive colors Adjusts the purity degree of colorsPicture Advanced menu Mode from Picture Mode. The screen will be divided into Applies customized display settingsThis feature is provided to allow aspect ratios other than Resolution without scalingDetected video signal Adjusts the display size to best suit your needsDisplays the input image as if on a 19W Monitor of 1610 aspect ratioAdjusts the horizontal position Highlight area Selects an appropriate format to play 3D contentAdjusts the vertical position of the highlight Area XL2420TXFunction Range Save Settings menuAudio menu Adjusts the audio volumeMutes the audio input Turns the tone of control keys on or offUse this to change the input to that appropriate to your System menuVideo cable connection type Sets the OSD menu language Adjusts the display time of the OSD menuSets the function to be accessed by custom key Resets all mode, color and geometry settings to the factory Displays the current monitor property settingsDefault values Best withFrequently asked questions FAQ TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Need more help?