BenQ XL2420T / XL2420TX user manual Rotating the monitor, Pivot the display

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Rotating the monitor

1. Pivot the display.

Before rotating the monitor with a portrait viewing orientation, the display has to be rotated 90 degrees.

Right-click the desktop and select Screen resolution from the popup menu. Select Portrait in Orientation, and apply the setting.

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

2. Fully extend the monitor and tilt it.

Gently lift the display up and extend it to the maximum extended position. Then tilt the monitor.

The monitor should be vertically extended to allow to rotate from landscape to portrait mode.

3. Rotate the monitor 90 degrees clockwise as

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To avoid the edge of the LCD display hitting the monitor base surface while it is being rotated, do tilt and extend the monitor to the highest position before you start to rotate the display. You should also make sure there are no obstacles around the monitor and there is enough room for cables.

18 How to assemble your monitor hardware

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Contents Page Copyright Power SafetyCare And Cleaning DisclaimerBenQ ecoFACTS Table of Contents Getting started CD-ROMVideo Cable D-Sub Optional accessoryUSB Cable 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 base+20 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 Remove the monitor stand How to detach the stand and the basePrepare the monitor and area Remove the monitor baseHow to assemble your monitor hardware Adjusting the monitor height Fully extend the monitor and tilt it Rotating the monitorPivot the display 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 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 For Down/Decrease adjustment By default, the key is the hot key for Display ModeTo change the default settings, see Customizing By default, the key is the hot key for Smart ScalingSetting up your own game mode Picture optimizationCustomizing the hot keys Downloading more game modes using Game Mode Loader Adjusting display modeAdjust the value Using Smart ScalingUsing Instant Mode 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 Picture menu Adjusts the brightness during 3D playback During 3DAdjusts the degree of difference between darkness Lightness During 3D PlaybackAdjusts the degree of how we perceive colors Adjusts the tone luminance. The default value is 3Viewed with natural coloring. This is Factory default color Adjusts the purity degree of colorsPicture Advanced menu This feature is provided to allow aspect ratios other than Applies customized display settingsMode from Picture Mode. The screen will be divided into Resolution without scalingSelects an appropriate format to play 3D content Adjusts the display size to best suit your needsDetected video signal Determines the color space RGB or YUV based onDetermines the size of the highlight area Adjusts the horizontal position Highlight areaAdjusts the vertical position of the highlight Area Scales the highlight areaSave Settings menu Function RangeMutes the audio input Adjusts the audio volumeAudio menu 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 Default values Displays the current monitor property settingsResets all mode, color and geometry settings to the factory Best withTroubleshooting Frequently asked questions FAQTroubleshooting Need more help?