BenQ PG240IPT user manual How to install on Windows 8 system, Click Close

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How to install on Windows 8 system

1.Open Display Properties.

Move the cursor to the lower-right of the screen or press the Windows + C buttons on the keyboard to bring up the Charm bar. Go to Settings, Control Panel, Devices and Printers and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu.

Alternatively, right-click the desktop and select Personalize, Display, Devices and Printers, and right-click the name of your monitor from the menu.

2.Select Properties from the menu.

3.Click the Hardware tab.

4.Click Generic PnP Monitor, and then the Properties button.

5.Click the Driver tab and the Update Driver button.

6.Insert the BenQ LCD Monitor DVD-ROM into a DVD drive on the computer.

7.In the Update Driver Software window, select the option Browse my computer for driver software.

8.Click Browse and navigate to the following directory: d:\BenQ_LCD\Driver\ (where d is the drive letter designator for the DVD-ROM drive).

The drive letter for your DVD drive may differ from the example above depending upon your system - it may be 'D:' or 'E:' or 'F:' etc.

9.Select the correct folder name of your monitor from provided driver list, and click Next.

This will copy and install the appropriate monitor driver files to your computer.

10.Click Close.

You may be prompted to restart your computer after the driver update is complete.

28 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor

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Contents PG2401PT LCD Monitor Power Safety Care And CleaningSafety warning and precautions CopyrightServicing BenQ ecoFACTSTable of Contents Getting started DVD-ROMVideo Cable DVI-D Video Cable DP to mini DPVideo Cable Hdmi USB CableLight sensor / Eco sensor Control buttons Power button Getting to know your monitorFront view 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 USB devices Connect the headphonesConnect the memory card Connect the power cable to the monitor Connect-to and turn-on the powerHow 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 Installing shading hood Prepare for the shading hood installationInstalling shading hood Install the piece Adjusting the monitor height Rotating the monitor Pivot the displayPivot the OSD menu Fully extend the monitor and tilt itViewing angle adjustment Adjust the monitor to the desired viewing angleRemove the monitor stand Using the monitor wall mounting kitRemove the screws on the back cover 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 Select Properties from the menu Click the Hardware tab How to install on Windows 8 systemClick Close 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 FunctionBy default, the key is the hot key for Color Mode. To Change the default settings, see Customizing the hotFor Down/Decrease adjustment By default, the key is the hot key for Brightness. ToPicture optimization Adjusting the display colorCustomizing the hot keys Adjusting the backlight Hue see Saturation see Black Level see Uniformity seeNavigating the main menu This feature is provided to allow aspect ratios other than Display menuCable connection type To be displayed without geometric distortionOptimizes and adjusts the screen settings automatically for Adjusts the horizontal position of the screen imageAdjusts the vertical position of the screen image YouColor Adjustment menu For basic PC applicationFor better color matching representation with Adobe RGB compatible peripheralsApplies a combination of color settings defined By users Adjusts the balance between light and dark shadesAdjusts the degree of difference between darkness Lightness Allows to adjust color temperature by 100K 2800K ~ 9300KAdjusts the tone luminance Adjusts the degree of how we perceive colorsAdjusts the purity degree of colors Adjusts the luminance of the dark areas in an image ~10Available menu options for each Color Mode Ergonomics menu ModeAdobeRGBAvailable When Color Mode is set Sets to display the light condition around the monitor onScreen 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 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 Detected video signal Matches the RGB range setting on the connected HdmiAdjusts the audio volume ~100 Sets the time to power off the monitor automaticallyFunction Range Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions FAQTroubleshooting Need more help?