BenQ PG240IPT user manual Getting the most from your BenQ monitor

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Getting the most from your BenQ monitor

To gain the most benefit from your new BenQ LCD monitor, you should install the custom BenQ LCD Monitor driver software as provided on the BenQ LCD Monitor DVD-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 DVD-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 26.

•How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computer on page 27.

•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 PG2401PT LCD Monitor Care And Cleaning Power SafetySafety warning and precautions CopyrightBenQ ecoFACTS ServicingTable of Contents DVD-ROM Getting startedVideo Cable DP to mini DP Video Cable DVI-DVideo Cable Hdmi USB CableGetting to know your monitor Light sensor / Eco sensor Control buttons Power buttonFront view Back viewGetting to know your monitor Connection Attach the monitor base How to assemble your monitor hardware~ +20 Connect the PC video cableHow to assemble your monitor hardware Connect USB devices Connect the headphonesConnect the memory card Connect-to and turn-on the power Connect the power cable to the monitorHow to assemble your monitor hardware Prepare the monitor and area How to detach the stand and the baseRemove the monitor base How to assemble your monitor hardware Prepare for the shading hood installation Installing shading hoodInstalling shading hood Install the piece Adjusting the monitor height Pivot the display Rotating the monitorPivot the OSD menu Fully extend the monitor and tilt itAdjust the monitor to the desired viewing angle Viewing angle adjustmentRemove the monitor stand Using the monitor wall mounting kitRemove the screws on the back cover Getting 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 systemClick Close How to install on Windows 7 system Control panel How to adjust your monitorOSD in hot key Menu OSD icon in main menu Function Basic menu operationChange the default settings, see Customizing the hot By default, the key is the hot key for Color Mode. ToFor Down/Decrease adjustment By default, the key is the hot key for Brightness. ToPicture optimization Adjusting the display colorCustomizing the hot keys Hue see Saturation see Black Level see Uniformity see Adjusting the backlightNavigating the main menu Display menu This feature is provided to allow aspect ratios other thanCable connection type To be displayed without geometric distortionAdjusts the horizontal position of the screen image Optimizes and adjusts the screen settings automatically forAdjusts the vertical position of the screen image YouFor basic PC application Color Adjustment menuFor better color matching representation with Adobe RGB compatible peripheralsAdjusts the balance between light and dark shades Applies a combination of color settings defined By usersAdjusts the degree of difference between darkness Lightness Allows to adjust color temperature by 100K 2800K ~ 9300KAdjusts the degree of how we perceive colors Adjusts the tone luminanceAdjusts the purity degree of colors Adjusts the luminance of the dark areas in an image ~10Available menu options for each Color Mode ModeAdobeRGB Ergonomics menuSets to display the light condition around the monitor on Available When Color Mode is setScreen Decides to display the pop-up message that reminds you toMonitor within the set range. If the sensor detects no Eco menuDecides how far the sensor can detect PIP/PBP menu Determines the size of the inset window in the PIP mode Sets the second video source for the PIP/PBP modeAdjusts the sharpness of the inset window in the PIP/PBP System menu OSD Lock Prevents all the monitor settings from being Adjusts the display time of the OSD menuSets the OSD menu language Matches the RGB range setting on the connected Hdmi Detected video signalAdjusts the audio volume ~100 Sets the time to power off the monitor automaticallyFunction Range Frequently asked questions FAQ TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Need more help?