BenQ XL2720T user manual Initial setup for playing games

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Initial setup for playing games

You can optimize the monitor to enhance your gaming experience. You might want to start with the following settings.

1.Set the screen refresh rate to 120 Hertz (120 Hz).

a.Right-click the desktop and select Screen resolution. Click Advanced settings. Under the Monitor tab, change the screen refresh rate to 120 Hertz. And then click Apply and Yes to confirm the change.

Depending on the operating system on your PC, different procedures should be followed to adjust the screen refresh rate. Refer to the Help document of your operating system for details.

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Contents XL2420T / XL2420TX XL2720T Power Safety Care And CleaningCopyright DisclaimerBenQ ecoFACTS Table of Contents Need more help? 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 baseXL2420T / XL2420TX How to assemble your monitor hardware How to assemble your monitor hardware Connect the PC video cable Connect 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 XL2720T 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 install on Windows Vista systems Click the Monitor tab and the Properties buttonHow 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 Display Mode To change the default settings, see CustomizingFor Down/Decrease adjustment By default, the key is the hot key for Smart ScalingInitial 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 Adjusting display modeUsing Smart Scaling Using Instant ModeAdjust the value You can resize your display by Smart ScalingNavigating 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 PlaybackAdjusts the tone luminance. The default value is 3 Viewed with natural coloring. This is Factory default colorAdjusts the degree of how we perceive colors Adjusts the purity degree of colorsPicture 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 XL2420TXSave 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?