BenQ PG240IPT 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 25.

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 DVD-ROM into a DVD drive on the computer.

3.Check Search for a suitable driver for my device option, and click Next.

4.Check the option for DVD-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.

26 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor

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Contents PG2401PT LCD Monitor Safety warning and precautions Power SafetyCare And Cleaning CopyrightServicing BenQ ecoFACTSTable of Contents Getting started DVD-ROMVideo Cable Hdmi Video Cable DVI-DVideo Cable DP to mini DP USB CableFront view Light sensor / Eco sensor Control buttons Power buttonGetting to know your monitor Back viewGetting to know your monitor Connection How to assemble your monitor hardware Attach the monitor baseConnect the PC video cable ~ +20How to assemble your monitor hardware Connect the memory card Connect the headphonesConnect USB devices Connect the power cable to the monitor Connect-to and turn-on the powerHow to assemble your monitor hardware Remove the monitor base How to detach the stand and the basePrepare the monitor and area How to assemble your monitor hardware Installing shading hood Prepare for the shading hood installationInstalling shading hood Install the piece Adjusting the monitor height Pivot the OSD menu Rotating the monitorPivot the display Fully extend the monitor and tilt itViewing angle adjustment Adjust the monitor to the desired viewing angleRemove the screws on the back cover Using the monitor wall mounting kitRemove the monitor stand Getting 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 Click Close How to install on Windows 8 systemSelect Properties from the menu Click the Hardware tab How to install on Windows 7 system How to adjust your monitor Control panelBasic menu operation OSD in hot key Menu OSD icon in main menu FunctionFor Down/Decrease adjustment By default, the key is the hot key for Color Mode. ToChange the default settings, see Customizing the hot By default, the key is the hot key for Brightness. ToCustomizing the hot keys Adjusting the display colorPicture optimization Adjusting the backlight Hue see Saturation see Black Level see Uniformity seeNavigating the main menu Cable connection type This feature is provided to allow aspect ratios other thanDisplay menu To be displayed without geometric distortionAdjusts the vertical position of the screen image Optimizes and adjusts the screen settings automatically forAdjusts the horizontal position of the screen image YouFor better color matching representation with Color Adjustment menuFor basic PC application Adobe RGB compatible peripheralsAdjusts the degree of difference between darkness Lightness Applies a combination of color settings defined By usersAdjusts the balance between light and dark shades Allows to adjust color temperature by 100K 2800K ~ 9300KAdjusts the purity degree of colors Adjusts the tone luminanceAdjusts the degree of how we perceive colors Adjusts the luminance of the dark areas in an image ~10Available menu options for each Color Mode Ergonomics menu ModeAdobeRGBScreen Available When Color Mode is setSets to display the light condition around the monitor on Decides to display the pop-up message that reminds you toEco menu Monitor within the set range. If the sensor detects noDecides how far the sensor can detect PIP/PBP menu Adjusts the sharpness of the inset window in the PIP/PBP Sets the second video source for the PIP/PBP modeDetermines the size of the inset window in the PIP mode System menu Sets the OSD menu language Adjusts the display time of the OSD menuOSD Lock Prevents all the monitor settings from being Adjusts the audio volume ~100 Detected video signalMatches the RGB range setting on the connected Hdmi Sets the time to power off the monitor automaticallyFunction Range Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions FAQTroubleshooting Need more help?